Secret that solves all problems: Magic (TED)

Collins Key, TEDx Santa Barbara, 12/18/17; Crystal Q., CC Liu (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Hoo-hoo, Collins, magic is Key! Dont'cha know it's all about misdirection and perception?

The surprising secret that solves your problems quickly | Collins Key | TEDxSantaBarbara

Hi, I'm Collins. I have the Key!

(TEDx Talks) The answer to EVERY problem is hiding in plain sight. This is an education and entertainment focused TEDx Talk by Collins Key.

He gained national notoriety for becoming the first magician to become a finalist on America’s Got Talent and is currently one the world’s biggest family and kid friendly comedy YouTube influencers with over 8 million subscribers.

He uploads viral videos and teaches his millions of fans how to make fun comedy and humor DIY food experiments/technology life hacks.

In this engaging performance Collins Key breaks down learning the surprising secret that solves our problems quickly by using the art form of magic. He explains that the answer to every problem is hiding in plain sight: It's a matter of perception, that is, of avoiding misperception.

The only question left to learn in this TED talk is, Do you see it?

ABOUT: Collins Key, with 6.5M+subscribers, is one of the fastest growing channels on YouTube, having gone from 1M to 6M subscribers in less than a year. His unique blend of viral trends and family-friendly content makes his channel unlike any other with over 100M views in the last 30 days. At the age of 17, he was the first magician to be voted into the finals in eight seasons of America’s Got Talent.

On the show, he completely changed the perception people had of magic with his innovative style and mind-blowing performances. Soon after, he embarked on a 30-city tour opening for Demi Lovato in front of 12,000 to 15,000 screaming fans a night, something a magician had never done before.

His record-breaking and award-winning scripted series with AT&T, The Disappearing Girl, showcased his brilliant innovation and a new way to partner with brands. And recently Collins and his brother have been featured on the newly perverse Disney Channel.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.