Magician Max Major played a shocking prank on Kai Cenat during his live stream. Kai Cenat, one of Twitch’s most prominent streamers and internet personalities, recently hosted his widely anticipated “Mafiathon.”
This was a livestream event filled with challenges, collaborations, and unpredictable antics. Known for his high-energy content and engaging personality, Kai Cenat has rapidly risen to fame with millions of fans across Twitch and YouTube.
The Mafiathon was another opportunity for him to showcase his creativity, but it also turned into a hotbed of controversy. Enter Max Major, a professional magician and mentalist renowned for his mind-bending tricks and illusions.
Invited to perform during the event, Major’s segment included a dramatic and unsettling stunt that left viewers divided—and some questioning whether the prank went too far.
The prank unfolded when Max Major, in a carefully staged illusion, made it appear as though he was “hanging” himself in full view of Kai and his live audience.
As Major executed the trick, Kai’s usually jovial demeanor shifted to one of visible shock and concern.
For a moment, it seemed as though the stunt had gone terribly wrong—before Major revealed the trick and assured everyone it was just an illusion.
The performance was meant to create suspense and excitement, but its dark tone and startling execution quickly sparked debate among fans.
Reactions poured in from across social media, with some fans expressing admiration for Major’s theatrical skills and Kai’s ability to stay calm under pressure.
“This is next-level content, and Kai handled it like a pro,” one fan tweeted. Others, however, were far less amused, accusing Major of poor taste and an overstep in judgment.
The backlash was particularly intense from those who felt the illusion was unnecessarily morbid and might have triggered viewers sensitive to themes of self-harm.
“It wasn’t funny, it wasn’t creative—it was just uncomfortable to watch,” one critic posted on TikTok.
On the other hand, some defended Major, arguing that magic thrives on shock and that the negative reactions were overblown. “He’s a magician; it’s his job to make things intense and surreal,” another commentator wrote.
As the dust settled, Max Major reached out to Kai Cenat privately, sharing a message to clarify his intentions and apologize if his performance caused any unintended distress.
Apparently, Major explained that his act was designed purely for entertainment and meant no harm to Kai or his audience.
Still on stream, one visibly shaken Cenat explained:
“Max just texted my… please, listen up, chat. Max just texted my team saying, ‘It’s Max, I don’t have my phone, I think we have everyone leave, and we let the story be what it is. I’m the bad guy, but coming back, it doesn’t change anything.’ Let the story be what it is, what do you mean?! This is selfish! That is selfish!”
The incident has left fans speculating about whether such stunts will have a place in future live streams. In particular, those with the reach and influence of Kai Cenat’s platform.
While the Mafiathon delivered its usual dose of chaos and surprises, Max Major’s dramatic act will undoubtedly be remembered as one of its most polarizing moments.
Cenat is now facing a possible ban from Twitch for breaking their community guidelines. Twitch prohibits any content that endangers an individual’s life or celebrates actions that may lead to physical harm.
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