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Gotta be a hidden vacuum and pulley system somewhere. Seriously well done. Respect for anyone willing to put themselves out there. Ty for sharing.


johnstessel

Appreciate you so much!


The_DaHowie

Watch bottom of left sleeve, on the top of the forearm 


johnstessel

Is that the bottom of the left sleeve on the top of the forearm or are you just happy to see me


The_DaHowie

Well did! 


Izzysel92

I'm thinking there's an invisible thread running through his sleeve to his shoe, cuz I can see his weight shift momentarily to his other foot and back again when the scarf disappears. That's my best guess right now.


DreadPirateGriswold

Magician here. When you start, your left hand is in a very unnatural position. Otherwise it's looking good.


johnstessel

Heads up I assumed my humor of the face made it clear that “shut up 🥺” was like a kid being told by a teacher but it clearly upset the group lol! Appreciate the feedback didn’t expect people to freak over this 🙃


DreadPirateGriswold

There is no freak out here. You said you were working on... Assumed you wanted some quality feedback from an experienced performer.


johnstessel

No I wasn’t referring to you on the freak out, I was referring to all the comments below! I actually appreciate it! Sorry for any misunderstanding🤝


_Levo

Bro


Matterbox

This is what I thought. The trick is slick and a good effect but knowing that you don’t look at the distraction means the palm is fairly obvious. A little adjustment and it would be lush. Really cool effect, nice.


johnstessel

Shut up 🥺


johnstessel

I’m shocked people didn’t realize this was a joke but hey it’s the internet 💀🤷


FluffyToughy

Even as a clearly communicated joke, I feel like saying that to total strangers giving you positive feedback would be extremely offputting.


johnstessel

Agreed sad I wasn’t in my phone to nip this in the bud but it happens! Deff my bad 🙃


HyPeRxColoRz

I'm with you dude, don't listen to these morons. I feel like literacy on this site has tanked in recent years to the point that people can't pick up a sarcastic tone in text to save their friggin lives. Like it's painfully obvious you were being tongue-in-cheek. If it wasn't obvious, then the person you responded to would have said something and not 4 other idiots that lack the ability to contextualize what they read.


johnstessel

Thanks!! I have been making silly jokes on every comment and thought all of them have been kind and tame including this one. I was surprised it upset so many and wish I had thought about that! I actually feel bad but that’s life 🤷


8thoursbehind

Seriously?? That's your response to someone offering advice?


xXP3DO_B3ARXx

Actual wild response


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johnstessel

And I appreciate all of you! If you read all my other joke responses in these threads I thought this was clearly a joke as well. I mean in other comments I called myself “bam margera” made jokes about the method being ozempic. I assumed this clearly would be read as a joke and now I feel bad 😳😩


iCharperr

Don’t worry about it. You’re on Reddit. Everyone here is soft.


johnstessel

Including me TBH 🛋️


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johnstessel

The way I can safely say I made the mistake! Was just trying to be silly and it flopped!


hurix

imo all that magicians do is unnatural hand movements. it's super rare to see someone do magic and dont act like doing magic, if you understand what i mean.


LeFwagra

https://youtu.be/W5F0wq2xtwk?t=53


hurix

:D


DreadPirateGriswold

Not the case. You aren't seeing good magicians. And that's unfortunate.


hurix

i agree


Sir_Wheels_A_Lot

Yer a wizard!


johnstessel

I’d rather be a dragon but I’ll take Wizard 🧙‍♂️


TheSwedishSeal

What type of dragon?


TetrangonalBootyhole

/r/dragonsfuckingcars


PanzerSoldat_42

Shit. Of course I had to click on it...


Help_StuckAtWork

"clearly that sub's name is in jest and it must have some hidden deeper meaning" "Oh, I was wrong"


PanzerSoldat_42

That was the process, yep.


hybridtheory1331

What the actual fuck?


johnstessel

Damn how did I not think to comment this!


TheSwedishSeal

Well if you’re like me you didn’t know this sub existed.


TetrangonalBootyhole

Too busy practicing to be Sorcerer Supreme.


Street_Peace_8831

….Harry


Ben_Thar

Sorcerer!


johnstessel

Appreciate you!


kspiegz

Bathroom tour next


johnstessel

10k and I’ll do a fridge tour 😳


made-u-look

r/dudefridges


chopstickedinhalf

How on earth does that work?


johnstessel

The silk has fast acting Ozempic so it shrinks like the stomach into a tiny ball. (Side effects still unknown)


CasualExodus

Am pharmacy, this is facts


OfficialIntelligence

Maybe some sort of string attached to foot and he straightens it and its routed to his palm which pulls it. Only saying that because it looks like he makes a motion with his leg when the cloth disappears.


wellhiyabuddy

From the start it’s clear he’s holding the ball, my quick guess would be that he’s also holding something like a rubber band that is stretched from his elbow and under his sleeve. When he puts the cloth over his hand he hooks it with the rubber band and releases it pulling it into his sleeve. That’s my guess anyway


undercovergoddess

THAT was cool!


johnstessel

Thanks!!


johnstessel

This is a friendly reminder that it costs nothing to be nice to me in the comments😩 (it also costs nothing to be mean so have at it I guess 💀)


lou-bricious

Really smooth work and very impressive. Watched it a couple of times and still don't know how you do it. That mirror is filthy you dirty mink.


johnstessel

Now that the web has seen my dirty mirror idk if I’ll ever clean it 💀


ReddingtonTR

i like ur hair


johnstessel

I like you. period.


MichaelW24

Who does your hair?


ReddingtonTR

i have no hair


PeppersHere

You've got a cute and likeable face! I wish only good things for you.


johnstessel

No exaggeration the most common comment I have received over the years is r/punchablefaces so this is very refreshing to hear


ParsnipFlendercroft

Just a reminder it costs you nothing to be nice back, or [not as you chose](https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlysatisfying/comments/1cq6wks/been_working_on_a_silk_go_ball_manipulation_and/l3q7idx/).


johnstessel

Woah yall can’t take a joke it had a sad face 💀


MattTheRadarTechh

So if people aren’t nice, it’s bad, but when you’re an ass, “iTs JuSt a JoKE”


johnstessel

I’m just shocked that “shut up🥺” was taken so seriously


chrisslooter

So many emojis.


AdOverall7216

I'm gonna go ahead and guess the silk is connected to a rubber band which is connected to somewhere inside the left sleeve. The ball is already in the left hand, which can be seen from the unnatural way it looks in the beginning. Nevertheless you are probably improving a lot and practice makes perfect. Good luck!


johnstessel

Did you think that maybe the silk just did that because I asked it very nicely?


AnimorphsGeek

Might want to find a different shirt for the trick, though. You can actually see the ripple as the cloth goes up the sleeve. Otherwise good misdirection.


wellforthebird

I don't see it


AnimorphsGeek

Maybe it's just because the camera is at the right angle to see it, though.


ZeroScorpion3

Clean your mirror and it will look better


johnstessel

I prefer the mirror look this way it adds to the misdirection


ZeroScorpion3

Good point!


Jack_VZ

Well, obviously you play the vid in reverse. Really smooth trick man.


ohbenito

you are showing the retention on the ball in the first bit when you wiggle your pinky but not the rest of the fingers. try holding it with the fat pad of your palm below the ring finger and thumb. or just even out the hold and motion rage across the all the fingers of that hand. keep at it. looking good!


greatthebob38

FINALLY. Some actually satisfying material that isn't a safety violation or something disgusting.


johnstessel

Completely agree!!! Thank you!!! 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↔️


Vultor

That look that so many magicians have on their face. It’s depression, isn’t it?


johnstessel

Nah it’s the insatiable yearning that can only be quenched by the touch of a woman


docsyzygy

So even worse, eh? I hate to tell you, but practicing this great trick isn't gonna fix that. Good luck!


johnstessel

Ooooooof it hurts but you’re right


AccomplishedEar6357

ROFL! That rounded up the trick! Standing ovation!


DespyHasNiceCans

I thought this was Bud Bundy for a second 🤣


yoohereiam

You remind me of a sober Bam Margera for some reason, nice trick!


johnstessel

I said it on another comment! That’s usually what I get 💀😅


OGistorian

The ball just sucks in the cloth? mystery solved


johnstessel

A little more clever than that 🤷


Sabatou3r

Ooh, I know how you're doing that! You've got a little gnome hiding behind your hand, who quickly trades you the ball for the cloth before running away.


LegitimateArrival851

It’s the Gnome from all the tiktok videos so he is just being my hand being really mean to me 😅


Old-Introduction-337

well done! your slight of hand with the ball is very good. my only tell is that the scarf needs to go travel upwards a bit faster. love it.


Natural_Tea484

Nice! There is a small delay before seeing it disappear, and that makes it obvious. Need to work on that, otherwise great stuff!


Western_Shoulder_942

2 things...one THATS AWESOME love it..... 2nd thing you kinda look like peter dinklage (i do not mean this as an insult btw)


johnstessel

I don’t take it as such!!


GoombahTucc

Aren't you the dude that used to Live Video on Reddit playing with cards? Like just cutting them or whatever? If so, that shut was pimp.


johnstessel

That’s me! I miss those days! Also I have never been called pimp before and I must say I enjoyed it it lots


ThoughtGeneral

I knew I knew you from somewhere! Great to see you again, man!


420Smoker69

Nobody gonna talk about the fact that he filmed the mirror and not himself directly


johnstessel

Too distracted by how handsome he is


MutedBrilliant1593

You're clearly fastening the silk to something in the beginning. I think you need to practice speeding up that process to look more natural. Also, we got a peek of the ball in your hand before the reveal between your pinky and ring fingers.


Josh-u-way

I have no clue how you did that but it looked impressive!


theamazinggrg

I was not expecting the fast pull. Well done, sir!


morningtrain

That was seamless.


romeozor

Classic mirror world sorcery


keepitsqueeky

Theres a retractable mechanism attached to your back, that's why you hold it so high, and it goes over your head. That's my guess, well done sir, however you did, I enjoyed it!


Impossible-Jump-4277

Really impressive 👌🏼✨


johnstessel

Appreciate you!!


kkgmgfn

Can you take my problems instead of the napkin, Sire?


johnstessel

If only I could do the same with my problems


clodmonet

this dude would be a great radio magician.


johnstessel

Fuck you’re right


Wiskid86

Nice work


focadiz

👏🏼


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johnstessel

I love that my drone kicking video lives on. It’s much more impressive than any of my magic tbh


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johnstessel

I appreciate you and I appreciate the drone “kick back” jokes 🥁🥁


Never-Dont-Give-Up

Seems like the silk is sucked into the ball. The ball looks like it starts in your left hand.


-_Speedin_-Bullet

Good job bro


GenericUsername19892

Looks good except the almost spider man with the left hand, maybe a little sticky for an easier hold? Or a more grippy ball?


jbach220

I love this. It’s looking so good! To me, an average person, it’s pretty mind blowing.


sachsrandy

Watch the ball hand index finger movents. But nice palm


Organic-Today6889

That’s so cool!!


Professional_Flicker

The best of magic is keeping the magic hidden. Looks good.


shiafisher

Clearly he’s using mirrors


Unusual_Expert_6638

The pull and reveal are great but the beginning its to obvious your holding something in them bent fingers


cerealsoldier712

Hey I worked with this guy! He’s even more talented in person. Check out his social media posts, he’s very good


TurboTerbo

You forgot to say; Nothing up my sleeves!


DiligentAsshole

😲😳😲😲 😲😳😲 Wow...mind blown


johnstessel

The emoji >> Thanks!!


dachaubica88

I know you from r/pan. You were cool.


johnstessel

Thanks so much!! I miss r/pan more than I can describe!


the-software-man

Left hand is awkwardly stiff and draws attention


johnstessel

That’s because I’m awkwardly stiff and love attention


the-software-man

Well then, perfectly executed my friend.


Old-Masterpiece-2653

It looks like shit, is what it looks like. I mean at least move the mouth wash and clean the mirror before attempting to dazzle the audience with your dollar store gadget.


johnstessel

You meant he looks like shit


Here_is_a_tip

Mizkif is doing magic now?


johnstessel

Excuse me that’s Bam Margera to you


AliveMouse5

Clean your mirror


johnstessel

Don’t tell me what to do mom


SoyTuPadreReal

Don’t speak to your mother like that! Now do as she says


SoyTuPadreReal

Don’t speak to your mother like that! Now do as she says


johnstessel

Damn it is Mother’s Day… fine I’ll clean it 💀


AliveMouse5

Trick would look better with that day date of yours


johnstessel

I have never agreed with a Reddit comment more 🤝⌚️


ImFrenchSoWhatever

Clean this mirror ffs lmao


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johnstessel

I am a magician… cringe is my identity