Marc Spelmann's daughter Isabella played a key role in his BGT audition. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Marc Spelmann performed a mind-reading routine for his audition in 2018 Credit: ITV Marc Spelmann is a 47-year-old magician from London, who first appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2018. Subway workers reveal the WEIRDEST sandwiches they've ever had to make, from a toasted tuna sub with SPLENDA... Now pubs are banned from playing loud music! Got a story? Last year, Marc had the judges fighting back tears with his first audition, recounting his wife's Tessa's breast cancer battle while she was pregnant with their longed for baby following years of failed IVF. Devoted: Isabella was then delivered two months prematurely via c-section so Tessa could undergo higher intensity chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Eight officers were doused in fuel while making an arrest on an estate in Basildon, Essex. To the audience's and fan's amazement, the word that everyone had reached was 'hope'. Did you go to some of these popular spots when you were younger? The tweets shocked BGT fans as the news came after his performance on last year's show left viewers in tears. Dec continued the act by reading out his unseen memory from earlier in the performance, which ended up being 'hope' as well. Britain's Got Talent illusionist X unveiled his haunting mask on tonight's final to reveal his identity as Marc Spelmann - who appeared on last year's show. "I never in a million years would have guessed," he said, while fellow judge David Walliams chimed in: "Wow, wow, wow.". He explained: "It was always about hope and never giving up," he said as the crowd gasped and hosts Ant and Declan held their hands over the mouths in surprise. 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Advert "If … explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220. "My wife knew, and Isabella my daughter knew because I was rehearsing. Magician X asked the audience to look at the screen and choose a circle as a starting point, then move left or right to the nearest square, then move up or down to the nearest circle, to move diagonally to the nearest square and finally left or right to the nearest circle. The anonymous magician terrified with their act throughout the show, which saw him digital technology and use of social media to mystify the judges and audience. 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'It's a joke': Britain's Got Talent magician Marc Spelmann branded the show a 'mockery' in now-deleted historic tweets in 2012 (pictured in 2018). Marc penned on social media: 'This is the last I’ll say I promise. ", When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. It stated: "#bgt #eggattack musician chucking eggs at Simon. Nine bosses... 'He looks about 60': Love Island Australia's Erin Barnett,... Love Island's Eyal Booker reveals what the new stars will be... fighting back tears with his first audition, recounting his wife's Tessa's breast cancer battle while she was pregnant with their longed for baby following years of failed IVF. She added that she was the most surprised she had ever been on the show. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. At the start of the performance there were 10 X’s standing on the stage, before the main one asked Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly to join them on stage. Britain's Got Talent X magician Marc Spellman has revealed what he had to do to keep his identity a secret. Moment bride who suffers daily seizures collapses in her husband's arms after walking down the aisle, You're never too old for fun! The emotional performance moved presenters Ant and Dec so much that they used their Golden Buzzer to send him straight through to the semi-finals. Shortly after the clever trick, the magician revealed himself as Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer pick from last year's series. BGT magician X's identity revealed as 2018 golden buzzer act Marc Spelmann Another unearthed by The Sun fumed: "This is the last I'll say I promise. Last year he brought the judges to tears with his magic trick that was aided by his three-year-old daughter Isabella as he told the story of how he and his wife had battled to conceive her using IVF. It’s been an honour sharing X with you. The big screen behind the performer then changed into a series of 12 squares and circles, which each contained different words inside them and then mixed the words around. Study claims disease depletes testosterone and weakens... COVID-19 patients are now three times LESS likely to have highly infectious levels of the virus compared to... Is your local Pizza Hut set to close? Last year, he was embroiled in controversy as he got caught slamming the show in a series of blistering tweets, sent before his first audition. Simon Cowell told the magician he had pulled off something "incredible". Conceived via IVF (she was a frozen embryo for one year!) They revealed: "I'm catching up on #BGT and the X stuff isn't even like real magic? ", Another unearthed by The Sun  fumed: "This is the last I'll say I promise. The illusionist's identity has been shrouded with secrecy, with him not performing his full act during rehearsals over fears his cover would be blown. No-one knew. X reached Britain's Got Talent's grand finale after impressing judges viewers with their act. He said: "It was always about hope. In unearthed tweets from 2013 - the year shadow theatre act Attraction won - the magician blasted BGT, calling it a "mockery of entertainment" and urging his followers to switch off. #bgt is a mockery of entertainment. ", Spelmann told Mirror Online: "I've changed rather a lot in the last six years and the off-hand tweets I made about Britain's Got Talent many years ago in no way reflect my thoughts and feelings on the show now.". #bgt is … BRITAIN'S Got Talent runner-up Marc Spellman's final performance has been 'exposed' as viewers dismissed his spectacular trick as 'just maths'. So now you can get a £4,000 fine for 'recklessly' leaving self-isolation and £1,000 for making a fake Covid... Is THIS why men are more badly affected by Covid-19? He cared for Tessa, 45, struggled with fertility and was overjoyed with a surprise pregnancy with their daughter Isabella. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. At the auditions, I wouldn't talk to anybody, wouldn't communicate with anybody. He unveiled his true identity in front of a stunned crowd at the live final, Get the biggest stories sent straight to your inbox. Britain’s Got Talent Final 2019: Act X’s identity exposed as Marc Spellman from 2018 BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT 2019 aired it’s Grand Final tonight … I’m X. During the performance, Magician X presented Ant and Dec with a jar containing memories from his life, before asking them both to remove a few to read quietly. Tragic:  Marc had the judges fighting back tears with his first audition, recounting his wife's Tessa's breast cancer battle while she was pregnant with their longed for baby following years of failed IVF. It's just maths. I'm scared of going to prison': American teacher, 37, who faces two years in Thai jail for writing a negative TripAdvisor hotel review tells of his fears, Subway workers reveal the WEIRDEST sandwiches they've ever had to make, from a toasted tuna sub with SPLENDA to a footlong with mayonnaise, salt and pepper, Now pubs are banned from playing loud music! Like those facebook posts.". BRITAIN'S Got Talent runner-up Marc Spellman's final performance has been 'exposed' as viewers dismissed his spectacular trick as 'just maths'. Our. It meant his wife and daughter Isabella were the only other people who knew it was him, and came a complete show for Simon Cowell, the other judges and Ant & Dec. However, one viewer took to social media to hit back at the magic act, as they explained that the word 'hope' was the only possible end word down to simple maths. It's a joke. Isabella got used to me walking around with a mask and rehearsing. Published: 23:12, 2 June 2019 | Updated: 23:36, 2 June 2019. I am X.". "Marc Spelmann on #BGT wasn't even that good so obvious how he did it all and yet people think he was amazing," hit out a second. X had performed throughout the contest with a white mask on, leaving fans to speculate who it could be, with some wondering if it was actually a woman. The illusionist was on the reality show last year, but returned for the 2019 series in a mask performing under the name X. True identity: In the episode, which saw war hero Colin Thackery take the crown, the 47-year-old revealed himself as 2018's Golden Buzzer choice, 'I am X': After performing a trick involving Ant and Dec, as well as the audience at London's Apollo, he unveiled his true identity, leaving the judges mouth's agape, 'I never in a million years would have guessed,' he said, while fellow judge David Walliams shook his head while exclaiming in: 'Wow, wow, wow.'. Our. While David admitted that X made other magicians look 'pretty old-fashioned' thanks to their 'completely original and modern' act. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Right Said Fred are hit by backlash for joining anti-lockdown march in London.