James & Dylan Piper: A Magical Father‑Son Performance That Wowed Simon Cowell

Who’s behind the illusion?
James Piper (38), a personal trainer from South Wales, teamed up with his 13-year-old son, Dylan, to create a deeply moving and mind-bending magic act that completely stunned the judges and left Simon Cowell speechless.

The Setup: Personal, Emotional, and Magical 🎭

The act began simply: Simon was invited to choose an item from Dylan’s “birthday list” and draw a playing card from a full deck. After writing the person who meant the most to him—his son Eric—on the card, James managed to make the card vanish from Simon’s hands… only for it to reappear in a wallet held by Dylan, who was waiting in the audience.
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The Big Reveal: Family Connection

Next, James unveiled a display board saying “Five of Hearts.” Flipping it revealed “Simon + Eric,” and on its reverse was a photo of Simon and Eric riding a jet ski—the exact item Simon had earlier chosen from the list. The emotional link between magician, son, and the judge’s own family made this performance truly unforgettable