Clip 1: Sound hand connection but the abrupt direction changes kill the illusion. Tuck in your thumbs.
Clip 2: The illusion-based connection between your hands is not there. I can spot this because we've all toyed with similar ideas.
Overall very impressive for 8 months bro.
I would suggest practicing flow patterns in slo-mo and avoiding mirrors.
Also, posture and elbow positioning....
(I'm rusty on critiques)