Magic Comedy Videos

[Cain]

Here's a seven second clip comparing the reactions of white people to black people:



And comedian Pete Holmes riffs on magic:



Hat tips to http://weeklymagicfailure.blogspot.com/

 

[Bob Klase]

And comedian Pete Holmes riffs on magic:

I saw that more as riffing on spectators.

 

[Garrette]

I saw that more as riffing on spectators.

Agreed, at least mostly. I like the bit about needing (or wanting) an automatic magical reaction to equate to laughing at jokes.

 

[marplots]

Agreed, at least mostly. I like the bit about needing (or wanting) an automatic magical reaction to equate to laughing at jokes.

I read that blog - love it. I think there is a kind of automatic reaction. It's a kind of astonished look followed quickly by physical movement (where possible) and clapping/squeal of delight. There's often a verbal bit too - "WTF" or similar.