Something fishy...

Oh, I love it!!!!  That bit with the water squirting out was a nice touch, wasn't it.  And that view from the side.  Whew!  Great illusionist.

I happen to be one of those that believe that these modern "illusionists" may be showing us that in fact the illusion is that we can't put our hand through solid objects, or read minds, or alter reality with a thought.  All very dangerous concepts indeed to TPTB power structure.  My main question is that if in fact these illusions, are not illusions at all, why would TPTB allow people like Cyril to perform these tricks?  The answer may be simple, as every person to whom I suggest the notion that maybe these "illusionists" are not performing any illusions at all, they are simply making us aware of the real illusion, the response +90% of the time is mocking skepticism.  Not only am I rebuked but criticized for my non-conformist idea.  Perhaps the minds of the masses are so deeply entwined with the rejection of all that doesn't fit what they were taught in school, that no amount of insight will free the mind that is not seeking freedom. 

Even on Noble realms I made the suggestion that "illusionists" may be exposing the true illusion, and the suggestion was met with consternation, but also a little agreement.

Over recent years there seems to have been a noticeable increase in the numbers of people who can perform such unbelievable 'tricks', or at least those who are able to display their abilities on mainstream T.V or the internet. Many times I've discussed with friends the possibility that some of what we've seen is actually supernatural as oppposed to just an incredible act of illusion.

The suggestion has been made by some, that maybe there are presently high numbers of dark supernatural entities which are supplying these powers to individuals who have, for whatever reason, managed to connect with them; although I'm no expert on such matters and I'm only speculating.  Referring back to qigong, there are warnings in some systems concerning wrong-minded practitioners who seek such powers in order to achieve fame & gain, only to be supplied with them albeit at the expense of unknowingly exchanging some of their own 'natural' powers such as vital/soul essence, which can then be used by a negative entity. No such thing as a free lunch.

Of course that's not to be confused with righteous cultivators who have opened up such powers as a result of diligent progress and without the object of personal/material gain in mind.

I recall seeing one T.V performance by a famous U.K illusionist/mind manipulation expert, who, upon completing an impressive trick and then clearly thinking he was off camera, was asked by his celebrity assistant how he did it and he replied 'I honestly have no idea'. Maybe it was a deliberately dismissive answer or it could have been that he really didn't know, in which case who or what gave him the ability to do the trick?

How could that have possibly been faked? I honestly can't see "modern technology" supporting this illusion, it's too complicated.

It probably is easier to just manipulate reality

Maybe, this could be a high-tech Digital re-creation or something along those lines, without any actual "magic tricks".

Cool find though

Soloflecks: I agree that the three main street magicians do seem to do the same tricks.  I don't really know if it supports the idea that they are performing tricks or reality manipulation.  Whether it is a trick or not, if one magician sees another one do a trick I think they figure that they can do it too, and figure out how its done.  Like if you saw some who bought something for half price somewhere and you thought hey I want to get that for half price too, and went and found where the sale was.