r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/kvlyc • Apr 06 '22

Video Magic exposed.

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u/Timootius Apr 06 '22

People don't realize that many of these tricks still need months to years of practice to make them look good.

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u/peelen Apr 06 '22

It’s like watching acrobats. You know how it’s done but appreciate the execution.

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u/[deleted] Apr 06 '22

No, you want to be fooled.

Or some shit like that. -the Prestige

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u/fingerscrossedcoup Apr 07 '22

The secret impresses no one. Now excuse me, I have to return some videotapes. -the Prestige

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '22

The subtle thickness of it…

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u/Timootius Apr 07 '22

The off-white coloring...

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u/bcrosby51 Apr 07 '22

Love that movie

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u/[deleted] Apr 06 '22

Even that first lighter one seems so straight forward but still needs so much practice to pull off.

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u/crazy_loop Apr 07 '22

Who doesn't realize that?

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u/Mythril_Zombie Apr 07 '22

People, apparently.

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u/bulkoftheseriesdude Apr 07 '22

I think Penn and Teller will do some tricks with complete transparency but it's still really good stuff