"Oscar of Magic Art": German Wins Magic Show - German Magician Dennis Merk Stuns Penn & Teller With a Classic Twist
German magician Dennis Merk has stunned audiences with a fresh take on a classic trick. On the Las Vegas show Penn & Teller: Fool Us, he repeatedly pulled full shot glasses from an empty coach bag—ending with a full whiskey bottle. The performance left even the legendary duo baffled.
Merk, 38, grew up in Augsburg and first fell in love with magic as a child after receiving a magic kit. What began as a hobby turned into a full-time career, with years spent perfecting his craft. His latest act revisits a well-known German illusion, Aus einem leeren Beutel blühen Rosen (flowers blooming from an empty bag), but with a modern twist.
The Berlin-based magician’s trick has brought new attention to an old illusion. His ability to surprise even seasoned professionals like Penn & Teller highlights his skill. The performance may inspire more magicians to rethink traditional techniques.
