The text is a transcript of a performance by Aidan McCann, a 13-year-old magician from Ireland. He shares his journey of discovering his magical abilities at the age of five and how he first showcased his talents on Britain's Got Talent when he was 11. He managed to reach the finals, a significant achievement for him.
Aidan is known for his unique performances, where he uses a combination of magic and comedy. In this particular performance, he uses a deck of socks and a pair of glasses to demonstrate his skills. He also interacts with his audience, engaging them in a game of card prediction. Despite the cards he deals not matching, he still manages to entertain and captivate his audience.
The performance ends with Aidan and Matt Franco, another magician, expressing their mutual admiration for each other's acts. Aidan is excited about the prospect of learning more from Matt, who has invited him to watch his Las Vegas magic show.
1. The speaker is a 13-year-old boy named Aidan McCann from Ireland who claims to have magical powers.
2. Aidan has been practicing magic since he was five years old, eight years ago.
3. He auditioned for Britain's Got Talent when he was 11 years old and made it to the final.
4. Aidan has a comic and inside is a picture of him as a superhero.
5. During his performance, he used a blindfold and a pair of glasses as part of his act.
6. He also used a deck of cards and a coloring activity to engage the audience.
7. Aidan's biggest dream is to have his own star on the Walk of Fame.
8. He was competing on a show to win a chance to perform his magic to a larger audience.
9. Aidan was also participating in a card trick where he predicted the color of a balloon based on the color of a card chosen by another person.
10. The card trick was part of a game where the participants had to match their chosen card with a prediction made by Aidan.
11. Aidan's performance was appreciated by the judges and the audience, who gave him a standing ovation.
12. Despite not winning the competition, Aidan was praised for his performance and potential as a magician.