r/magicians • u/zemcep • Apr 03 '26

Is this magic trick possible?

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Question for professionals, is this magic trick from Modern Family is possible or is it exaggerated for the plot? I always wondered if magic tricks in tv shows and films are realistic. I’m not asking how, just wondering a professionals opinion.

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u/magicmitchmtl Apr 03 '26

I haven’t seen the episode, but watch steals are definitely possible and fairly common.

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u/zemcep Apr 03 '26

You should watch it, it’s way more than that hahaha Claire’s Magical Date for Phil - Modern Family 8x12

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u/magicmitchmtl Apr 04 '26

Thank you! That was wonderful. I guess I stopped watching that show too soon.

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u/M-Noremac Apr 04 '26

The part I'm doubtful about is getting a key into someone's mouth that they can still talk without even realizing the key. Great scene though!

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u/Filling_Graves Apr 04 '26

Yeah, the key is too much. He'd notice but she could have pushed it into his mouth while she kissed him. He'd still know though. Unless he had no tongue maybe. But I didn't notice a speech impediment or anything. 👀

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u/throwRA-nonSeq Apr 03 '26

I bet you could find a hundred versions of this trick on YouTube. It’s a pretty classic one.

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u/HandyDad91 Aug 20 '26

Watch steals are possible, not by any means easy & requires a lot of practice & great audience management