Adorable young magician Cillian O Connor shares heartwarming autism journey in TV show

A teenager explains how his hobby has helped him to cope with the challenges of being autistic.

Cillian O Connor, 15, says he felt ‘invisible’ and struggled with social interactions - but that all changed when he discovered magic.

Cillian - who once ‘struggled with public speaking’, now confidently performs on stage - and even gives inspirational talks to other young magicians. In a new episode of Unconventional Brits, Cillian explains how learning card tricks has helped him with his fine motor skills - something that can be challenging for people on the autistic spectrum.

But now, the charismatic youngster, has even been added to the Guinness Book Of World Records for completing 28 magic tricks in one minute to set a new record in the under-16s category.

Cillian, who was a finalist in Britain’s Got Talent in 2023, explains: “When I was younger, I struggled to interact with people. I felt a bit incomplete. I felt invisible...magic is my universe, and my life is now whole.”

Watch Cillian O’ Connor in Unconventional Brits: Episode 31

Watch the full episode to learn more about unique people, hobbies and places around the UK, including the underground tunnels in Newcastle. You can also tune into Freeview channel 262 and Freely channel 565 for more true crime, football, and quirky UK content .

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