That ending... It was the very moment when "just" tricks turned into magic. Thanks :)

Grown ass man sitting at my desk crying because a man on the internet told a simple but beautiful story of love, mystery and magic and made me believe in all 3 of them at the same time. God bless you man, the world needs you and more people like you.

I've seen some of the best magicians but so many of them seem emotionless. The interaction with the crowd here really brings a new level to the magic tricks.

Love how hes still here liking comments, even from a four year old video. A true entertainer, I'm happy we have good people like him in this sad world

"Y'ALL AIN'T GONNA BELIEVE THIS" What happens two generations after "Y'all Watch This"

Watching this in 2020 it restored my faith in humanity.

Being a fan of stage "magic" I've seen lots of tricks. Cards, coins, cups, etc. Different performers do things differently, some suck and some are grand. But never have I seen a man do something so simple, yet so very beautiful as this performance. Thank you, really.

A true Showman!

Again, what a gift. Thanks man. Really powerful combo of story telling, inspirational and magic, which is in itself almost secondary. This is transcending magic into the realm of art and human connection. Your kids must feel so much spoiled with you as their dad!

my dad is a magician so i kind of am one too. learned his tricks since i was a child. i am 31 now and allways look through yt and other stuff just to see new routines. and still, i know how the most tricks are done, there is one of a thousand who can amaze me just by the way they interact with the crowd and keep your eyes awai from the trick simply by telling a nice story. you sir a one of my favorite! (sorry for bad english. not my first.)

I'm sucking at life right now. I'm coming on 35 years of age, recently diagnosed autistic (so THAT'S why I'm weird, lol!), fumbling around through this pandemic like I'm some kind of droid waiting to be rebooted and then this Hannibal guy happens to me and... well, let's just say I desperately want him to come to the UK so I can see his show! He's not just a magician, he's a brilliant entertainer and a good soul! I saw a pandemic video of his where he talks about baking bread and giving food he's made away to strangers who are struggling and I've watched a few more besides. The world needs you, Hannibal... especially at a time like this! Hang tight in there buddy, you're an antidote!!!

KZfaq randomly recommended your channel to me and I've just been sitting here binging videos of your acts for two hours now. You're an incredible magician, a wonderful storyteller, and funny as hell, but what I'm taking away from this is that if more people took their gifts and used them to spread love like you do, the world would be a much happier place, so thank you for that, and I hope that the love and joy you've spread to others comes back to you in full.

You just have everything; the sleight of hand, misdirection, comedy, captivating, genuinely heartwarming. Even throwing in some philosophy. You're pure solid gold.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Hannibal.

Being able to make someone feel happy, thats real magic.

Amazing trick and even more beautiful story.

Only about 30% of magic is the actual trick itself. The other 70% is the showmanship, the masterful presentation of the trick, engaging your audience. This is a perfect example of brilliant, flawless presentation.

The real magic is your gift to touch the hearts and lives of your audience and I gotta say its amazing.

In a time, where everybody seems to have to rush and most people have the attention span of 2 minutes max, you know how to truly captivate your audience - both live and on screen. Your synchronization is truly amazing: your voice complements your action. It is a pleasure to know that there are still people like yourself, that know how to entertain and to touch the lives of others by merely doing what they are good at. I salute you, kind sir.

3 years later and I sit here with tears in my eyes. That was beautiful. Really amazing showmanship, and the tricks just sparkled with magic

Sooooo. This is probably my third or fourth video of yours I've seen and i can already tell you have earned yourself another well deserved subscriber. And ill be sure to rope in a few more!

i just found your channel and you uploaded this awesome video 20 minutes ago, goddamn

That fool us penn and teller show is great, but that is just so far above and beyond. Truly perfect.

As one wise Wizard once said. “Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it.” This man knows what he's doing. Just had a wonderful evening, stumbling across your Magic. Thanks :)

I have watched a lot of magicians in 50 plus years and I have to say your style and your storytelling ability combine to make an impossibility a reality. I find myself not caring about solving the trick, but rather the message that comes from the story. This in my humble opinion is what puts you at the very top of a very crowded field of great, talented magicians. Thank you!

Not just your tricks, your sound,your stories,your jokes,how you talk to your guests all these gets togather it makes magic.Thank you ...

What a beautiful story. Not the story of the cobbler and the elves, but a story made for people to share and remember. ...I legit teared up. Thank you for sharing that. You're amazing.

With other magicians it feels like they communicate with their audience just to make their tricks go smoother and look better (and that is fine). But with this guy, it feels as if his tricks (that are still great) are just a complement to his awesome chemistry with the audience (and I love that)!

chirs I just wanted to say you are probably my favorite magician, I've seen alot of sleight of hand over the past few years but my God man you are just so personable and loveable

A truly beautiful item. The origami boot was a really, really nice touch. I hope those kids keep them and never unfold them.

Every time I see this, I get chills. Quite possibly my favorite piece of magic ever.

This man is something special....The world is too lucky to have you man... Much love to you and your family hope you all stay happy and healthy...

For your last tale tale in this video, it made me think, ponder with a lot of wonder, "If a wrapped present is mysteriously beautiful, because you simply don't know what it could be and by opening it you destroy that mystery, what about us in the engineering community? What could be just as beautiful? To us Woodworkers and to those who create games and who create those objects, what would be just as beautiful?" To which I answered, A piece of blank stock that's *just* the right size to make only one thing out of. We could turn it into *anything* in the world. We could make a piece of material that was just as beautiful for our wife, girlfriend or child or we could turn it into another tool or gadget for our self and our sons to use in the future and many generations on wards. Possibly the next most beautiful thing from a present is a blank - To a writer, a piece of paper, to a woodworker a log, to a blacksmith and to engineers a bar or block of metal. The very reason some of us who have the talent at home keep a blank we get from someone else, well, *blank*, is because the answer of "What can I do with this?" is simply too grand for us to want to destroy it. It then becomes a mystery to us as it has to your daughter Rose, we don't know the answer because there are too many answers to give. Have a wonderful day Hannibal and everyone else who reads this comment! And for those night-prowlers who read blocks of text like this, I wish a great night to you too.

You sir, bring magic to our beautiful state and beyond. Your ability to make us believe in magic is more than just coins and cards and an old bowler hat, it's deeper. I have never been moved to tears by an act until I saw yours in this clip. You make Us NC hillbillies proud!

I'm a simple man. I hear "Heart of Asia" (song at the end), I like. Amazing story as well.

Turning a story into not only a performance of wonder but also a moment of inspiration and beauty, it is truly impressive!

Not only are your tricks phenomenal, but the way you command the stage and audience is quite something

I've seen David Copperfield twice and the way Hannibal engages with the audience while performing truly amazing illusions is the best I've ever seen. Keep up the good work sir!

Any magician with practice can perform tricks. Mr. Hannibal, I love watching your performances. your humor, wit, and sensitivity shine through every interaction you have with the audience. You are an inspiration to watch. Your level of maturity and wonder, I imagine, has been a long and winding road. Keep on inspiring others in the future.. God Bless you...

I'm not gonna lie, the performance and craftsmanship to the magic here is beyond anything I've seen People know the stuff you do are tricks. You Sir, turned the tricks into true magic. Thank you.

That ending man. I've recently found you and watched a couple vids. One of the best showman I've ever seen.

I discovered this channel today, this video has something, a pure magic that makes you stop for a minute. Such an amazing show.

Just discovered this genius yesterday and have been binge watching his videos... he's addicting!

I'm simply lost for words. Eight of the most magical minutes of my life.

It may be 4am but that was the most charming and awe inspiring story. I just wish I could be there in person right now, with someone

I am addicted to your videos. Not just the tricks but more importantly your story telling and the way you connect with your audience.

You incorporated your act into the story and here sitting and listening, there is no way to tell which from which. That is what people seek in game developing, that is what people imbue in literature, it is most definitely what children feel when they listen to the first words and cannot separate meaning from sound. You, sir, did much more than your show. You were a living example of storytelling. And as the dedicatory on my undergrad final assignment says: "To those who tell stories, for besides sex, it is the most ancient ritual of humanity." Thank you, sir. Thank you very much.

Somewhere in the world, Hannibal inspired yet another person. God bless man, no one tells a story quite like you my friend. Godspeed

Wow... now this is something very special. Thank you for sharing this.

Sir, that was amazing! I truly enjoy watching your shows. The way you present them makes them so enjoyable and memorable. Thankyou.

I get completely drawn in by this man's speech and performance. Awesome trick, awesome story, and an awesome man!

Magic is ok but he's a real story teller. Someone who's able to capture the imagination of the young and the old. I find myself coming back years after I've already seen these videos and I'm just as amazed as i was the first time I saw them.

Just an internet wanderer lucky enough to stumble on a video like this... with a heartwarming story, told with sincerity by a talented magician... A big hug from Brazil!

This is special. I'm only seeing this magical performance over three years after it has been done. The mixture of comedy, beautiful story telling, and great magic... Just awesome! Thank you for your time, patience, and effort... even if it is many years later. May you and your family have many blessings. 😊 🍀 ☮

I'm so glad youtube decided to recommend me your videos today. This has been a wonderful journey of bingeing your magic.

I know this is an old video but I just found you and you're absolutely astonishing. What I love about you is how you care about the crowd and it's really nice to see a breath of fresh air. Your speeches make me tear up and your jokes make me laugh till I wheeze and your sleight of hand never ceases to amaze me. Please keep on being you.

The story telling and combination of the majic trick was out of this world. Amazing.

I have hit the motherload! This is so good. Bless this mans soul!

Not only is this a cool magic trick, but it’s also a valuable life lesson to carry on. Absolutely loved it :)

Your amazing work just made my day. A beautiful message, really heart warming. I also watched your newer videos, very unique way of magic, absolutely love it. Greetings from Switzerland

This was such an amazing video, magic, amazing storytelling, and a motivational speech at the end. "What we have right now is this moment" Words to live by! Thank you Hannibal, I love your audience interactions and your magic, you are truly one of a kind, thank you!

I’ve seen this video numerous times and each time it still is as great as the last. The humour and the heart work so perfectly together to make something incredibly unique. Here’s to you man!

Certainly touched my heart. I can figure out the tricks but your story got to me deeper than the act itself. What you wove was truly magic. I was immersed. Wish I could hear you at a campfire telling this story. Amazing sir.

That ending kind of brought a tear to my eye. That was beautiful.

Whenever I watch your videos i feel like a child again. Thanks for what you're doing!

The best magicians are also amazing storytellers. You sir are a superb example of this.

I've heard of the Millionaire's Magician but Hannibal is so great he is God's Magician..... Fantastic!!! Thank you for practicing to make it look so absolutely effortless - I know how much diligence this takes!!!

Hannibal, thank you for your art. for you work, and for this moment i just experienced. no man can learn how to control objects - since its all misdirection, tricks and simple routines. the real magic - is being able to touch the audience, to create unforgettable experiences, moments and feelings. you are a true magician Hannibal, thank you so much. sorry for my English.

Just randomly recommended vid on KZfaq makes me smile with tears in my eyes

I can't believe how hard this hit me. You're a blessing, man. Thank you.

I loved this story so much that I actually learned how to make an origami elf. Told this story to my sisters children, they loved it. I also tell the story sometimes when there is a very shy kid around. It usually melts them a little bit. You're much more than just a magician Hannibal!

i started learning magic just because of you men i m really a huge fan of you !! you are just great i wish you the best of luck

this story has warmed my heart like no other. thank you Hannibal (and youtube recommendations) for this gift in this trying time that 20 20 has become!

Man, my heart sank the second Sakamoto started, I thought I was imagining it at first. Great choice of song to back a wonderful story and performance. Amazing!

This guy is awesome to watch....I wish he could magic up some happy times... because we are fast running out of them in 2020....keep on Hannibal

This is one of the most beautiful videos I have seen

You are the master of your craft, Hannibal. Love how you mix the seemingly impossible tricks and crowd work. Perception of a trick is sometimes more important than the trick itself.

Awesome stuff. I can't believe I just started seeing these videos yesterday. One of the most entertaining performers I've seen.

This was truly beautiful! Thank you so much for that smile... I needed it ☺️🙏

Fell down the KZfaq recommendations rabbit hole and I'm so glad. I've been binge watching your excellent performances and this one in particular, while astounding and funny like the others, was also absolutely heartwarming. What we felt and took away from seeing this was real magic and I thank you, sir. I look forward to seeing more.

Dear Mr. Hannibal, your magic is truly something out of this world. I've been binge-watching your videos since discovering you earlier today. You are so talented - the way you engage with the audience, the way you perform the trick, and the way you put it all together in such a meaningful, funny, entertaining way. Thank you so very much for your work, I hope I can watch you live one day. Wishing you the best.

The story the magic and the meaning behind it all was one of the best things I've ever seen in my life

I don't usually ever subscribe to content like this, but you sir earned and you are criminally underrated.

I don't know how he does any of this and don't want to know. Excellent.

Thank you very much, sir. I remember this story from when I was a little child. This made me remember it. It used to be one of my favourite stories, and now it is again.

Love how the channels updated more often. Love this powerful video. Amazing

Absolutely hilarious as well as being amazing at magic, we need more people like you in this world!

Sorry if my English is different. I came across this channel a few hours ago, and after watching many of his videos, laughing at his jokes, and getting amused by his magic.. I have to say that this video had a beautiful message, it was unexpected but I'm grateful for it. Also hearing 潮鳴り at the end made it even better.

I got goosebumps listening to those beautiful stories. Amazing.

Thank you for making me smile and cry a bit. Beautiful Performance!

I’ve only just discovered you, and you’re the best magician in my heart. Best of luck and I hope you achieve greatness you’ve never foreseen.

You truly have a gift! Thank you for sharing it with all of us!

best crowd interaction of any magician i’ve ever seen beautiful work ❤️

Hannibal, this may be the single best magic performance I've seen. Bravo.

Brother, thank you. You sir, are wonderful.

Your videos made me realize the true meaning of magic. Thank you

Just wonderful. Thank you for this.

Amazing dexterity and an incredible showman.

I've always wondered if he's from Texas or not. Something about him gives off a real Texas vibe. I really hope he still performs. This guy could really bring some smiles into the world with his passion for magic, and first rate delivery.

Dude this is so beautiful man I usually don't really care about this deep meaningful talk but this legit made me cry and feel so happy. Thanks very much