The best part of the trick's preamble is that Penn describes the handkerchief as being folded in such a way as to make 12 sections when it's 16, which _completely_ reinforces the point about eyewitnesses being unreliable in a natural, obvious way. "I know what I saw" is quite possibly the most common lie people tell. That makes the trick even better for me. All of it, the story, it's all very well done, even if Penn put the lid on it very firmly.
Although I don't think the magic itself was too mindblowing (I thought I saw how it was done, roughly), I didn't know where the story was going and I think this was one of my favorite presentations. Felt almost like a movie scene or something, great simple plot with no holes, just loved it.
Excellent presentation. The courtroom scenario with the evidence was very engaging. And whatever was done (obviously P&T know, and the clues they dropped meant something, just not to me) was very smooth and fit in with the patter seamlessly. A very good routine.
Not sure how the hanky changing was done, but when he got the magnifying glass out of his left coat pocket, he used the hanky to cover up that he was going inside his left lapel to get the knife.
Loved the way you made Penn (of all people!), look like an "unreliable witness". A great act, and especially with a victim who plays along. The court room theatrics were a welcome change on Fool Us.
I was super fooled. Scripting was spot on. I didn’t catch any flashers. Personality and presentation fit the crime. Keep going!!! I’m sure you could work the castle
This is so cool! I remember when you would come to my sister’s bday party in Vernal and do a magic show in our basement! Now you’re on Penn and Teller! Didn’t know how you did it then or now. Good job! Love from the Rust family :)
So often magicians on this show play off of Teller's silence; fun to see one that plays off Penn's voice and using the trial setting is really effective.
love the "murder mystery" thing going on in this act, really adds a whole other element to the routine. and all the legal puns at the end, of course, lol.
I’ve literally seen a few comments that say exactly how he did it but it still makes no sense to me. How does he drop the handkerchief into the box and then it disappears. Obviously they’re all different ones but where does the previous one go
One of my favourite acts so far ! Lived the way you told the story and got Penn participating ! That's lovely to see and that's the way I like this kind of show to be done 😁
As nobody yet has offered their idea on how you did it I'll start the ball rolling with my idea that in the lid were the other handkerchiefs already prepared and each time you put the lid back on the inside top would drop thus enabling you to take out the next handkerchief, and so on. The depth of the inside of the lid kept changing. The Court setting was such a smart way to present this trick.
He also deffinitly pulled the knife out of his jacket... 6:48 he directs you to look at his lower hand while the upper hand can clearly be seen grabbing something from inside the jacket
@@theronmilochristensen7157 Ahh, you never know😊 But you should know that you make me incredibly proud to be Danish🙏 And I thank you very much and wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The story element was endearing and engaging, and I'll be honest, the simplicity of the trick is actually what made it so powerful for me. Whatever's going on, however sophisticated it might be, all that I witnessed is something go away, not have any place to go, and magically turn into something different. I am so completely curious what the explanation could even be because the trick edifies itself by appearing so low-key that what I am seeing can't be possible. Except it is! Elegant.
If the point of the show is to fool them why do they allow such a simple trick on the show (although magically performed... ) it would never fool them..
@@Cre8tive81 The aim of the show is to deceive. It is not at all a presentation of new tricks that still have the same principle, but a presentation of old tricks in which several fake switches are offered. Penn and Teller's job is to find out which switch was used for the first time. The backstage judge will then confirm or deny whether Penn and Teller made the correct right switch. The "blink" referred to the lid of the box that offered the fake switch. If Penn and Teller had marked the lid of the box as an aid in their code speech, the magician would have won the trophy.
Dude was smiling when Penn described the hand print as “small for an adult male”, cause it was def his own hand print Made me think of Uncle Jack the lawyer from Always Sunny NOBODY LOOK
I think, given it was Penn, you could have mentioned that he was also consistently wrong about the number of folds in the handkerchief. That would have irked him no end.
Very clean, up until the knife. You should have presented the magnifying glass earlier. A bit too hasty there. But a perfect theme for the presentation!
As an ex-performer myself (I'm quite old now!), can I say how much I enjoyed your presentation here. What a great way to add a narrative premise to a classic trick! And your personality is just perfect - affable, just a little bit cheeky, and emphasising the story, not the 'trick'. Love it. Well done Sir!
I mean yeah you know…us religious types don’t play cards. You know that was a sneaky remark early in this video. I’m a Christian and I’ve played cards my whole life. It might have been a bit more fair to have mentioned that you grew up in a Mennonite community, or similar strict community. I believe they have every right to their beliefs but wow that comment can easily give many already negative unbelieving people the wrong impression about the broader Christian faith
Gotta love a trick with a box. Box tricks are always fun to think about how exactly the box works. Your sleight-of-hand needs a little work, or possibly you need to be a bit more deliberate tailoring your suit.
Nice job but script was drawn out a bit much and highly dependent on the participant. Without Penn up there, this could have been a whole lot less engaging. Please don't sue me.
I were to school for law enforcement and the first semester books I have right here and it says your job titles the do's and don'ts of your job description is in here and none of you follow procedures
I wonder how many people just got annoyed at a lawyer manipulating reality just to win his case, advance his career, and put money into his pocket. I really wonder...
Theron, that act was put together wonderfully. You also seem like a very likable and genuine person, which must certainly makes you a great prosecuting attorney as well.
The performers have to reveal the trick and the method to the producers of the show, and the producers are listening to everything that Penn and Teller say to each other during their discussion. If the contestant isn't convinced that they know then they can ask for clarification and Penn will speak more directly. If there's any debate or quibbling then the producers will make the determination.
Just watched this on tv a few minutes ago and it was incredibly entertaining! He might not have fooled Penn & Teller, but the delivery of the trick was great!
The best part of the trick's preamble is that Penn describes the handkerchief as being folded in such a way as to make 12 sections when it's 16, which _completely_ reinforces the point about eyewitnesses being unreliable in a natural, obvious way. "I know what I saw" is quite possibly the most common lie people tell.
That makes the trick even better for me. All of it, the story, it's all very well done, even if Penn put the lid on it very firmly.
Love how he incorporated the court theme into this whole routine. Beautifully executed.
You mean lethally executed
Sometimes the better acts are the ones that don’t fool penn and teller. This was a lot of fun to watch.
Agreed. He fooled me. The knife at the end was surprised and well played.
well said. by everyone that never fooled them.
Although I don't think the magic itself was too mindblowing (I thought I saw how it was done, roughly), I didn't know where the story was going and I think this was one of my favorite presentations. Felt almost like a movie scene or something, great simple plot with no holes, just loved it.
I don't care how it was done, the story and performance was the best I've ever seen.
That's high praise! Thank you so much!
Same here haha
You can tell when P&T enjoy an act, even though they figure it out.
They really liked this. No challenge for them, but they loved the act.
Excellent presentation. The courtroom scenario with the evidence was very engaging. And whatever was done (obviously P&T know, and the clues they dropped meant something, just not to me) was very smooth and fit in with the patter seamlessly. A very good routine.
Thank you!
Not sure how the hanky changing was done, but when he got the magnifying glass out of his left coat pocket, he used the hanky to cover up that he was going inside his left lapel to get the knife.
Loved the way you made Penn (of all people!), look like an "unreliable witness". A great act, and especially with a victim who plays along. The court room theatrics were a welcome change on Fool Us.
Fool or not, I enjoyed every bit of that, well played sir.
I was super fooled. Scripting was spot on. I didn’t catch any flashers. Personality and presentation fit the crime. Keep going!!! I’m sure you could work the castle
This is so cool! I remember when you would come to my sister’s bday party in Vernal and do a magic show in our basement! Now you’re on Penn and Teller! Didn’t know how you did it then or now. Good job! Love from the Rust family :)
Funny ... I knew he was Mormon from the minute he said he wasn't playing cards
🙂
So often magicians on this show play off of Teller's silence; fun to see one that plays off Penn's voice and using the trial setting is really effective.
What a stink bomb! Hokey as can be.
love the "murder mystery" thing going on in this act, really adds a whole other element to the routine. and all the legal puns at the end, of course, lol.
Incredible!!! Loved the act. They’ll for sure invite you back for round two, so you can appeal…
I think I just found the perfect theme if I ever try again! How much do I owe you?
Loved the act, and I was obviously fooled. You did great, brother!
Thanks, Reid! Glad you got to see it.
I immediately got taken back to the battle of wits between bilbo and gollum where he asks „what’s in my pocket?“
This act did not fool me but certainly entertained me.
I’ve literally seen a few comments that say exactly how he did it but it still makes no sense to me. How does he drop the handkerchief into the box and then it disappears. Obviously they’re all different ones but where does the previous one go
@@Mike-we3rb the lid drops circles each time, each w a new hanky
It's folded into 16 sections, how do you even fold something into twelfths?
In thirds and then in half twice.
One of my favourite acts so far !
Lived the way you told the story and got Penn participating !
That's lovely to see and that's the way I like this kind of show to be done 😁
I KNOW HIM! Theron, that was so cool! What a unique spin on the cups and balls trick! So so cool seeing you on Penn and Teller!
Thank you!
As nobody yet has offered their idea on how you did it I'll start the ball rolling with my idea that in the lid were the other handkerchiefs already prepared and each time you put the lid back on the inside top would drop thus enabling you to take out the next handkerchief, and so on. The depth of the inside of the lid kept changing. The Court setting was such a smart way to present this trick.
He also deffinitly pulled the knife out of his jacket...
6:48 he directs you to look at his lower hand while the upper hand can clearly be seen grabbing something from inside the jacket
the magic is behind the black box lid. :)
@@Allen-L-Canada we know......
@@Allen-L-Canada hole in the table?
Great performance, but I'm not sure you will ever be able to work as a prosecutor again, they can't trust you with evidence ever again.
It's folded to 16 sections
Dear Mr. Christensen can I ask you if you of Danish descent.
Yes, I am. The name kind of gives it away :)
@@theronmilochristensen7157 Ahh, you never know😊 But you should know that you make me incredibly proud to be Danish🙏 And I thank you very much and wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Go Theron! This was so fun to see. Love that you are still doing magic in these busy years of life!
Thanks, Chelsea! Glad you got a chance to see it!
Well done! Great presentation. I'm pretty sure I can deduce how you did it, but I definitely did not see any of the moves.
see the lid going vertical
Great presentation 🙌
It was fun, engaging, & the fact you incorporate the law to it made is fun 😄👨🏻⚖️
6:48 omg perfect 🥵😍. That's when he gets the knife and hides it behind the cloth and it looked like it changed from the magnify glass. Love that 😜😜
Great Job Theron! So happy for you and your family.
Theron what a pleasure to watch!! Junior High best friend right there! We’ll done! Fooled me haha
Thanks, Alex! So glad you got to see it!
Saw how u took the knife from the top of your coat😂❤nice move
A very good act. I think there's a lot of potential in an entire legal themed show if you can work out the tricks
One of the best story lines I've ever seen!
This was a unique performance.
Thanks for something new.
Fantastic trick and loved the courtroom theme.
Penn used very well fitting court language in the code talk this time!
The story element was endearing and engaging, and I'll be honest, the simplicity of the trick is actually what made it so powerful for me. Whatever's going on, however sophisticated it might be, all that I witnessed is something go away, not have any place to go, and magically turn into something different. I am so completely curious what the explanation could even be because the trick edifies itself by appearing so low-key that what I am seeing can't be possible. Except it is! Elegant.
If the point of the show is to fool them why do they allow such a simple trick on the show (although magically performed... ) it would never fool them..
@@Cre8tive81 because most tricks are repetition of others. Plus finding new tricks without filler would make filling the show impossible.
@@Cre8tive81 The aim of the show is to deceive. It is not at all a presentation of new tricks that still have the same principle, but a presentation of old tricks in which several fake switches are offered. Penn and Teller's job is to find out which switch was used for the first time. The backstage judge will then confirm or deny whether Penn and Teller made the correct right switch. The "blink" referred to the lid of the box that offered the fake switch. If Penn and Teller had marked the lid of the box as an aid in their code speech, the magician would have won the trophy.
@@DL-kc8fc I thought the lid is the actual switch.
Very nice trick! 👍🙂
Such a great performance. Next time, wear a head-set mic ;) I loved everything.
Dude was smiling when Penn described the hand print as “small for an adult male”, cause it was def his own hand print
Made me think of Uncle Jack the lawyer from Always Sunny
NOBODY LOOK
Very nice, I enjoyed the performance!
Great trick buddy
Great show I didn't see any of it. Thumbs up
Fantastic!
Very enjoyable court case
Thanks
Bernie in Sydney
Classic Magic Or Crook if you are on the streets.
Nice one!
I think, given it was Penn, you could have mentioned that he was also consistently wrong about the number of folds in the handkerchief. That would have irked him no end.
the man gets to look over the rag a billion times and still can't multiply 4 and 4, gotta love him XD
Let me show you a magnifying glass while I pull my chefs knife from my inside pocket. Yea that’ll work
Great trick, super performance.
Hope they have you back.
He is the father of Mandrake the Magician. What did you expect?
That was absolutely great fun to watch, very entertaining. Thank you
Objection! You were great!
His punishment for failing to fool P&T should be revealing how the trick is done!
This was amazing to watch. I was thoroughly entertained
In magic you should the box empty before u do anything with the box.
Very clean, up until the knife. You should have presented the magnifying glass earlier. A bit too hasty there. But a perfect theme for the presentation!
Thank you! And thanks for the tip
The only thing I was able to catch was the knife getting into the hand (right hand got it)
Nice way to incorporate your law career to your presentation. Fooled me, obviously
Thank you!
I enjoyed this act. I could watch a whole show with type of magic
Loved this one! It doesn't have to fool them, it just has to be fun to watch and it definitely was!
You fooled me, and that's what matters. All good wishes!
This was great. It didn’t fool them but it sure got me.
Imagine if Prosecutors followed the rules :P
Imagine if they were able to manipulate the evidence like this and confuse the witnesses for real :D
@@b4ph0m3tdk9 They sort of did that in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. They changed a photo resolution on a photo they sent to the defense.
As an ex-performer myself (I'm quite old now!), can I say how much I enjoyed your presentation here. What a great way to add a narrative premise to a classic trick! And your personality is just perfect - affable, just a little bit cheeky, and emphasising the story, not the 'trick'. Love it. Well done Sir!
Thank you! I am flattered
That guy sucked, all slight of hand
I gave my like to video just after seeing the intro.
Counselor, those trousers could use some hemming.
Well done.
Blessings and Respect from Canada 🙏🍁✊🏽
Thank you!
He was acting more like a defense attorney.
I mean yeah you know…us religious types don’t play cards. You know that was a sneaky remark early in this video. I’m a Christian and I’ve played cards my whole life. It might have been a bit more fair to have mentioned that you grew up in a Mennonite community, or similar strict community. I believe they have every right to their beliefs but wow that comment can easily give many already negative unbelieving people the wrong impression about the broader Christian faith
Gotta love a trick with a box. Box tricks are always fun to think about how exactly the box works.
Your sleight-of-hand needs a little work, or possibly you need to be a bit more deliberate tailoring your suit.
Wonderful act, I didn't see the moves, but I think I did figure it out. Very smooth technique.
This is an incredible routine!
Nice job but script was drawn out a bit much and highly dependent on the participant. Without Penn up there, this could have been a whole lot less engaging. Please don't sue me.
6:49 pull knife from jacket
The wrong Christian 🤔🤔
I were to school for law enforcement and the first semester books I have right here and it says your job titles the do's and don'ts of your job description is in here and none of you follow procedures
I wonder how many people just got annoyed at a lawyer manipulating reality just to win his case, advance his career, and put money into his pocket. I really wonder...
That was awesome!
The real magic here is the fake audience sounds they used through this performance.
I guess you as a fellow Theron get your name mispronounced, too.
She says it in *two* different wrong ways! But got it right the third time...and then wrong the fourth time!
I KNOW THIS YOUNG MAN!!! He has been awesome in every way since he was a teenager.
Theron, that act was put together wonderfully. You also seem like a very likable and genuine person, which must certainly makes you a great prosecuting attorney as well.
My brain keeps trying to tell me that this is Josh Charles. The resemblance is kind of freaky.
Definitely a nice try.
he has something in his suit
Great act.
Thank you!
Enjoy your hobby as a prosecutor you should stay in your main career as a magician great act.
As a fan of Poirot and Marple AND magic, I can watch a whole show based on a sleuth magician.
I like how they don’t tell you how he did it, just give a very broad answer and then say ‘you didn’t fool us’. Ahhh okay.
The performers have to reveal the trick and the method to the producers of the show, and the producers are listening to everything that Penn and Teller say to each other during their discussion. If the contestant isn't convinced that they know then they can ask for clarification and Penn will speak more directly. If there's any debate or quibbling then the producers will make the determination.
Trick aside, this was probably the best presentation on FU. Good job sir!
Such a great theme!
What a fun act, well done.
Thank you!
Who on Earth dresses that woman? Whoever did that to her should be fired.
Nice act, clearly not one meant/expected to fool P&T, but more to entertain. Very close to comedy magic. Excellent dialogue.
Just watched this on tv a few minutes ago and it was incredibly entertaining! He might not have fooled Penn & Teller, but the delivery of the trick was great!