Escapologist in TERRIFYING race against the clock | Semi-Finals | BGT 2022 

I do agree with Amanda that the blackout ruined the intensity. The whole point is to see how they escape and feel nervous for them, but we just kinda sat there and watched a black box… I appreciate what he does but disappointing tonight

When he rang the bell they didn't rush to get him out. They did it to make the audience feel scared and shocked bc no-one did anything when really he was fine

I saw him walk off stage, I can see why he was annoyed as he risked his life for this act, however I personally think that it was very unprofessional. He is a talented guy and he should be proud he made it this far, instead being hard on himself and walking off stage as it only has a bad outlook on him when in reality he is probably a nice person.

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The real magic here is how this magical being managed to overcome the laws surrounding water displacement! The way that the ink flows downwards unevenly shows that only the walls of the glass case contain water, not the core.

but the fact that they didnt do anything nor even react when he rang the bell showed that there may have been some form of deceit. amazing act but could be better presented. you are incredible and amazing at what you do, keep it up!!! be extremely proud of yourself for coming so far

I think he let himself down by doing the black ink as we couldn't even see him. I didn't even get scared at all, I feel he should come back again though

People are so rude. Guy added the blackness of the cage to create suspense around the act. Anyway I've contacted him through Instagram. He's a nice guy.

Totally agree with Amanda. His first act was more entertaining and intense. This one is just average

I think it's his ability to stay under water for that long should be his performance

Know that you are good enough please don't give up when things get tough you are perfect just the way you are don't let anyone tell you different you are kind heart people you are intelligent human beings you are beautiful and very special you are loved and enough ❤

Even the judges feel bored.

If the Ink was introduced into the water, how come the water was clear while he was coming out?

the hands are clearly not tightened at all lol the whole black thing was done so you couldn’t see him getting his hands free.

that hudini things didint work for me IF i remember Hudini was genious in that think becouse he had keys to 113 locks [from 113 at then time] as if all locksmiths hired to have an opening for each lock. No magic and fear, pure genius and perfidious materialis :D

Also, please notice that when he went in, no water came out. It’s a gimmick tank. Probably half if not more was filled. Then there was another screen to show the illusion of water throughout the whole box. This is a magicians water box. You can buy it online.

I didn't like the idea of the black water because you couldn't be part of the struggle, after all that's part of seeing something like this. I think if they were going to make it dark it should have turned out that he wasn't in the tank any longer. I think that would have made the justification for the black water.

The whole ink thing was pointless in my opinion, unless you are wearing goggles it's very difficult to see underwater anyway and he could have just worn a blindfold for complete darkness. The ink just obscured things and he could have been doing anything inside.

I personally don't enjoy this kind of act. Putting your life at risk for entertainment.

Amazing😎👍💙

That enclosure was like the old toy baby bottles from the 70s where the liquid is in the lining only and the core is dry.

all magic is done on deceit, its not real lol, but i think Amanda meant something like breathing equipment, keys etc.

If you look closely enough, his hair is moving in the water as he is lowered into the tank. But then I wonder: Why are there air bubbles rising from below? I think there's a real element of danger, but the risk is not as high as we perceive it. The chains are easy to remove. Most of it is acting. A little annoying that the music stopped in between.

I love this !!!

I don't know if there is some form deceit or what but the moment he put the black ink & rang the bell...I don't know something feels off there I think Amanda had a point there

Wonderful act but won’t go beyond

tbh the blackout would've been extremely scary for him, i feel so sorry that his act was in reality more risky and death-defying but it didn't seem like it from the audience pov.

No one literally no one Me: vibing with the interstellar song

The good old hiding the paper clip trick and the air line for him to breath

Air hose in the rope he held in his hand. Nose already plugged externally so no need to worry about breathing in and out via mouth. And the typical key he already had on him to free himself. The ink hid it all.

Yeh I’m with Amanda, not sure why the audience were booing her - ruddy daft lol. It did lose that element of suspense. ‘Magic’ is all about the illusion, & I feel like he took the illusion out of it by making the water black. He was likely stood in there twiddling his thumbs until it was time to get out! Disappointing for me too. His first audition was fantastic though.

what a great job

I think ppl need to realise that no matter how daring an act is, it might just not be entertaining enough. Like yes this guy is extremely talented and likely has the highest practice time out of all of the acts. However, it just wasn’t entertaining enough to beat say the impressionist guy. Doesn’t matter if he risks his life or not… it doesn’t make the audience immediately vote for him. My point is, he should be proud of himself and know that he’s extremely skilled, his act just wasn’t as entertaining to watch as the ones that did get through. That’s why I was very disappointed when he stormed off the stage.

Why he looked like Johnny Depp to me😄

Amazing!!!

The locks and chain were for illusion. Anyone who believed it was a real lock and not a gimmick lock, is stupid. The dye in the water was meant to hide him. As for his time underwater, good for him.

How fake do you want this to be? The Escapologist: Yes.

I will say it again for the few people who don't quite get why noone panics when the time goes red the reasons why is to create susppence the team who work with him daily will know his max time to be in there and it will be at least a minuet to 2 maybe a bot longee than when the time goes red so please when the time goes red don't go mad coz noone is stepping I enjoy the suspense and know someone will step in if with in the next minute or 2 thier not out unless the act themselves signals for help beforehand then obvs they will interfear as need

Amanda Holden, yuksville!!

2:02 what was used to lock his arms

I don't know why people are so crazy but I feel so bad for Him😮😮😮😮

It wasn't as bad as Amanda thought. The black ink part maybe took too long. He was good. Maybe the black ink made ppl forget that someone was in there.

Just omg 🎉❤😂

Good afternoon 😊☺️❤️🌻

Yooooo can someone please tell me what instrumental is this?

I just watched him he was mad

Bravoooooooooooo

I never expected the oil or black liquid 😳

omg thos is so risky😮

😮 that is scary

So terryfying

This trick/gag is common amongst illusionists but his edits subtracted from the overall viewing entertainment and suspense. I'm left feeling underwhelmed and bored.

Not to mention the act was too long though when the only point is for him to get out of the cage

Did he have a key in his right hand on left side strapped

Hi!

These "escape" acts are people who are trained to hold their breath and use squeeze release padlocks. The water needs to be heated to above 20C.

The black ink definitely ruined the act

Even Doug Henning would think this was lame.

I 100% agree with Amanda

Hello fellow talent enjoyers

Obviously rigged. His ‘team’ tightening the locks and the darkness so we can’t see him ‘escape’. Shame first audition was good but this was less impressive. (I still think it’s a good act)

From the audience perspective yes it wasn't so intense, but he must have been bricking it. No wonder the guy was pissed.

Magic or what? Can you come into my simple pool for 2 'min

Más creible uno q se presentó en got talent España y se demoraron, alcanzó a convulsionar y eso no es lo querido tampoco, este tipo de números son muy riesgosos y x ello cometer el error de colocar esa especie de tinta para quedar invisible a lo q hace no favorece para nada.

Nice

Bored.This has been done before.It’s a family tv show it’s obvious he wasn’t gonna die or something bad wasn’t gonna happen.

lol, the black ink is to hide a small hose for him go breath :D

did he storm off?

The so called ‘dangerous’ acts are my least favorite on the Got Talent shows.

So tired of escape acts now, he shouldn't have been in the semi finals in my opinion, so many more were more deserving 😒

His first act was better than this one for the simple fact we saw everything that was going on. When the water turned black I couldn't see what was happening and it wasn't exciting. I commend him for what he does because there is a danger behind it but, for this act I felt like the audience was cheated a bit. The first act (his audition) was much better because we saw everything and were involved every step of the way.

If he wanted to do his escape act without being able to see should of just used a mask lol Also the assistance staff kinda made it look obvious the bell ring was fake with no sense of even pretend urgency to get him out

o my god 😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

6:10

When I get in a full bath, some of it goes over the side. There was NO water displacement here so sorry, I call fake. There was no drama here, I have seen so many better cats than this and his attitude at the end, well just sad. (My opinion so don’t slate me)

acts are so bad tonight. they're all rubbish. this programme has had its time.

правильно лайк.

I thought it was awesome

Hate these acts, you always know whays going to happen at the end, i know they must be hard, but i think the only talent they have here is hold their breathe. They just dont surprise me, its always the same with different people and different reactions

Black colour no way🤸🤣

Don’t be upset he made out

Worst act of the night

so so folse so disappointed with this act 😢😢😢

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Was very underwhelming not at all scary was just dull

The black ink look fake

8th

Boring it took far to long to get started

I have not seen this movie yet, let me go and see it to comment 🗿

Too many show's like this one......Thumbs down....Sorry...

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Bored.This has been done before .

boring 😩

Very poor.

bogo

boring presentation

lame

Yawn 🥱

Pretty boring act :/ It's cool and all but yeah pretty lame.

Im sorry but this was horrible