Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzbvTYB7Yq4
This video demonstrates a magic trick where the performer appears to push a signed nickel through a sealed soda can. The comments reveal a mix of reactions: experienced magicians praising the performer's handling, novices expressing amazement, and others attempting to expose the methodology behind the trick. Commenters range from those who appreciate the performance artistry to those who feel compelled to explain how it's done. There's also a notable side conversation unrelated to the trick about one commenter's profile picture that spans years, demonstrating how YouTube comments can create unexpected long-term interactions.
The analysis includes 51 comments from the video spanning approximately 16 years, from shortly after posting to as recent as 10 days ago. This represents a comprehensive longitudinal sample of viewer reactions across the video's lifetime. All retrieved comments were analyzed for this report.
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most Liked Comment | 4 likes | From user @gavynkeck5111, praising performance quality |
| Comment Age Range | 10 days - 16 years | Shows continued engagement over a long period |
| Extended Conversations | 1 notable thread | 3-year conversation about @Oneness100's profile picture |
| Average Likes Per Comment | ~0.1 | Generally low engagement with individual comments |
The video demonstrates a magic trick where the performer pushes a signed nickel through a sealed soda can. The performer emphasizes that the coin is signed on both sides and shows the sealed can before and after the trick. The performance concludes with cutting open the can to reveal the coin inside, confirming the "impossibility" of the trick.
| Sentiment | Percentage | Representative Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | 45% |
"That is an amazing handling of this routine" - @CommandanteOliveira "You performed and presented this flawlessly, I know how this works but, you performed this great, keep up the good work" - @gavynkeck5111 "Great job. Your handling is one of the best here on youtube." - @Peprby |
| Neutral | 25% |
"Let me ask a question. Cyril did this trick only he used a sealed clear plastic bottle of Vitamin water..." - @Oneness100 "everytime i perform this illusion i use a nickel, what is more recommended a nickel or quarter?" - @mindphr33k "hey can you tell ne the name of this trick?" - @beganbros |
| Negative | 30% |
"The coin was already in the can and it had been dropped or put in your wrist the coin at the start is not the same coin that's in the can" - @Dreammaster695 "Need a better camera man or camera woman angles were easy to spot" - @garylawrence5745 "THIS VIDEO IS FAKE AND GAY! TROLL" - @mrfrogified |
| Political Content | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Political Content | 0% | No political content detected in comments |
| Non-Political Content | 100% | Comments focused exclusively on the magic trick, performance quality, and trick methodology |
This video and its comments contain no discernible political content. The discussion is centered entirely around the magic trick, performance technique, and viewer reactions to the illusion.
| Username | Comment | Likes | Reason for Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| @gavynkeck5111 | "You performed and presented this flawlessly, I know how this works but, you performed this great, keep up the good work" | 4 | Balanced praise acknowledging both the trick's mechanics and the performer's skill |
| @mrfrogified | "THIS VIDEO IS FAKE AND GAY! TROLL" | 0 | Negative comment (note: low engagement overall on comments) |
| @CommandanteOliveira | "That is an amazing handling of this routine" | 0 | Professional appreciation from another magician |
| @Peprby | "Great job. Your handling is one of the best here on youtube." | 0 | Technical appreciation from an apparent expert |
| @scrowin | "Dang man your handling is great, still trying to follow it and I know how it's done." | 0 | Recognition of skilled misdirection even for knowledgeable viewers |
| Theme | Percentage | Example Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Quality | 35% |
"Dang man your handling is great, still trying to follow it and I know how it's done." - @scrowin "U do it better than Criss Angel lol." - @Biboubier5528 |
| Trick Explanation Attempts | 25% |
"At 45 seconds you can hear the "click" as he moves the nickel from the side of the can to the top with his right thumb..." - @krazii1991 "I know how the trick works, but when you shake it, how did you get the effect of making it sound like its being shaken inside the can?" - @Blepe |
| Magician Appreciation | 20% |
"i know how the trick is done, but u did it very well." - @gbmack2000 "cutting the can open in the end is a great addition! It raises the freak out factor..." - @creamneuron |
| Originality Questions | 10% |
"EXTREMELY UNORIGINAL MICHAEL JOHN, UTILIZED THIS EXACT PRECISE SORCERY STUNT WITHIN AMERICAS GOT TALENT" - @ralphonictherandombionic1568 "You fail, this trick was revealed like 3 years ago, and was originally done by david blain." - @TriHard7 |
| Unrelated Conversations | 10% |
"Your profile pic looks a lot like Animals As Leaders new album cover" - @zowiesurfs "I've been staring at your profile picture for three years, and I still haven't figured it out" - @zowiesurfs |
| Tone | Percentage | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Appreciative | 40% | "That is an amazing handling of this routine" |
| Analytical | 25% | "At 45 seconds you can hear the "click" as he moves the nickel from the side of the can to the top with his right thumb..." |
| Dismissive | 15% | "THIS VIDEO IS FAKE AND GAY! TROLL" |
| Curious | 10% | "everytime i perform this illusion i use a nickel, what is more recommended a nickel or quarter?" |
| Conversational | 10% | The extended conversation about @Oneness100's profile picture |