Retro_Link Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 Anyone gonna be watching this? I love me some magic! They idea behind the show is for contestants/magicians to try and fool Penn & Teller, two of the world greatest magicians. Starts tonight at 8.00pm on ITV, hosted by Wossy!
The Mad Monkey Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 I'll give this a watch, Penn & Teller are usually pretty entertaining.
Cube Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) I detest it when they use words like "magic" and "magicians". Edit: Although I don't know these two, so if they're down to Earth with their illusions and stuff and don't try to pretend that they're actual magic then that's fine. Good illusionists can be great to watch. Edited June 18, 2011 by Cube
My Buttons are Magic! Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 My friend met them when she was in Las Vegas. She talked to them and everything Im so jealous
ReZourceman Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 I adore magic also. Did some as a young'un and stunned (family). So I shall be watching. Penn and Teller are win anyway.
Retro_Link Posted June 18, 2011 Author Posted June 18, 2011 I adore magic also. Did some as a young'un and stunned (family). So I shall be watching. Penn and Teller are win anyway. Yeah I remember I had this Paul Daniels magic set... Only learnt the basics of it though, should have spent more time with it. I'd really like to learn a few decent magic tricks.
Coolness Bears Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 I watched the first episode of this back in January and it was good fun. Will be watching it this evening. Penn and Teller usually explain how their tricks are done as well which is nice. They don't pretend they are "magic".
Sméagol Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 I detest it when they use words like "magic" and "magicians". Edit: Although I don't know these two, so if they're down to Earth with their illusions and stuff and don't try to pretend that they're actual magic then that's fine. Good illusionists can be great to watch. This is exactly what they’re famous for, they “explain†their tricks. Watch their version of cups and balls with clear cups.
Cube Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 This is exactly what they’re famous for, they “explain†their tricks. Watch their version of cups and balls with clear cups. They sound awesome. I'm far more interested in the methods than the result.
arab_freak Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 Edit: Although I don't know these two, so if they're down to Earth with their illusions and stuff and don't try to pretend that they're actual magic then that's fine. You should watch their other show, "Bullshit!" They're very educational.
Kurtle Squad Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 Penn & Teller have to be the best magicians ever. With usual magician's tricks, especially "big" stage ones, you can tell how they're done, or at least roughly; you can't usually tell with P&T's tricks, then they tell you how it's done! Brilliant! My favourite I've seen is their truck (lorry) trick.
Nolan Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 POTATO! Bullshit is a pretty good show, and they make good points about things, but....I think they go about making those points wrong/in a poor manner.
Retro_Link Posted June 18, 2011 Author Posted June 18, 2011 Really enjoyed the show. The paper bags with the nail thing was... 'argh'... watching! And Penn & Tellers helium trick at the end was ace! I was like 'yeah the lights went down briefly, he escaped somehow during....... wait a minute'... The bag being still full of helium, and yet everyone on and off stage saw him get in... when did he get out!! Trap door?... can't have been as the bag has a base to it... unless... wha...?
The Mad Monkey Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 Was pretty good, not enough Penn & Teller though, and far too much Jonathan Ross. Mentalist guy was pretty good, he had the banter to back it up too.
The Peeps Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 Penn & Teller are awesome! I love everything they've done (that I've seen). @Retro Link - I had that same magic set! I don't think I ever used it properly though lol.
Retro_Link Posted June 18, 2011 Author Posted June 18, 2011 @Retro Link - I had that same magic set! I don't think I ever used it properly though lol.Yeah same! Dunno if I still have it around anywhere... probably not now. I might look into seeing what sort of teach yourself magic stuff is out there. Just to try and learn a few neat tricks. Probably haven't got big enough hands for the whole 'sleight of hand' stuff though.
Iun Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) There are a shed load of magic shops appearing around Shanghai...these people hang around outside them trying to get you to go in and teach you the tricks for about £100. Them: Hey, want to learn magic? Me: Let me show YOU some magic. See this money? Them: Yes? Me: Watch it disappear! Now, where did it go? Them: It's in your wallet! Me: AND NO AMOUNT OF MAGIC WILL GET IT OUT OF THERE! TA-DAAAAAA! Edited June 19, 2011 by Iun
Retro_Link Posted June 18, 2011 Author Posted June 18, 2011 Does anyone know of any magic shows in the UK? Or is it just not really a thing over here [any more]?
EEVILMURRAY Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 I was amazed when I found out Penn was an actual magician. To me he was always Drell from Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
Kurtle Squad Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 Does anyone know of any magic shows in the UK? Or is it just not really a thing over here [any more]? There was something on a few months ago presented by Lenny Henry; it was shit.
Retro_Link Posted June 19, 2011 Author Posted June 19, 2011 There was something on a few months ago presented by Lenny Henry; it was shit.No I mean actual Live shows.
Kurtle Squad Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) No I mean actual Live shows. Ah right. The intrusion of Americanisms creates these problems. Edited June 19, 2011 by Kurtle Squad
Dyson Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 My Sister went to see one of these being recorded, she said it was grand. I'm gonna have to try and catch this on TV!
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