Teen Magician Cillian O'Connor opens up about being autistic & stuns us with his magic tricks!

Teen Magician Cillian O'Connor chats to Katja and Martin about his magician inspirations, struggling socially and shows off his impressive magic skills!

"Before I got into magic, I would have just been hiding in my bedroom just reading some books."

He tells Martin and Katja that when friends or family would come over, he "wouldn't really be socialising with them."

"The magic has really helped with my social skills."

"Whenever I'm performing in public, I let the magic do the talking because sometimes I don't know what to say."

The future is bright for Cillian! 🚀

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00:00 | Cillian's Inspirations
00:40 | Feeling Invisible
01:43 | Irish Society of Musicians
02:11 | Rubix Cube
03:54 | Card Tricks!
06:15 | Going To Vegas
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[MhLiMz]

It's amazing that Cillian is on the autistic spectrum and yet his magic allows him to interact with people this way. I'm really happy for him.

[crossoverbunchshow]

He deserves to win Britain’s got talent

[nickmander]

I love this wee man, he’s such an incredible ambassador not just for magic, but for autism children and teenagers. ❤❤❤

[JWRay-xhwl]

His was one of the bravest performances I've seen on his part.
To overcome stage fright for an average person is a challenge.
And he not only overcame he excelled beyond.
Seeing his breaking down after with joy, he so deserved that win.
So very behind him and his path, so very proud of his accomplishments.

[singingandlearning]

Cillian is INCREDIBLY TALENTED and SWEET!! He´s pure magic, truly ❤

[nilswestman]

He seems extremely intelligent. A pure genius.

[thomasplinguidy]

Wonderful young showman! I can hardly wait until he is ready and says "for my next magical work I need this magic box, this chainsaw and a brave young lady from the jury table" 🤣🤣🤣

[mdtorres_]

Cillian is so brilliant, OMG. I just watched his auditioned earlier, just cried of happiness. Then this. BGT 2023, we have a winner.

[mariolamoureux]

MERCI ! Thanks to let us see the talent of this nice young teenager. BIG kisses of gratitude from Gatineau, QUÉBEC ... XOX

[johnhaan]

Not only is he incredibly talented, he’s a very sweet, polite, personable young joy! Love everything I can find with him in it! I helped raise my autistic nephew. His parents didn’t know what to do with him.

[ubruuzh]

I think the world love you Gillian, you were fantastic!❤❤❤

[usaneebeilles]

Cillian O’Connor is a special young man. For who he is/was, for how/what he’s achieved & become is beyond me.
Talented, and with lots of works/efforts. Above all- he has wisdom.

My highly admiration, and Congrats to him.
❤All the best.

[hollymason]

I really hope he wins BGT. He’s amazing!

[bogofusion]

Glad to see this interview. I want to see a lot more fruit of his dedicated work in magic. He’s a brilliant young man. Bravo

[mariolamoureux]

So beautiful young man, sympathic and 'terrible' genius of magic ! Big kisses of admiration from Gatineau, QUÉBEC ... XOX

[gazuk]

Massive respect to Cillian❤I too suffer with anxiety and depression and other mental health issues. I do have coping strategies but not magic, maybe I should start. I have liked this video and sub to channel. Thanks for posting.

[truthrebel]

Card counting is illegal in the States.

[marierubino]

The fact he lost to a guy with a safety ain't right