Yes, yes the same thing.....this "best" word is a bit meaningless when it comes to music, unless you want to use lasers and develop computer software to measure the speed and accuracy and perhaps intangibles such as, audience emotive response..
Now that that's out of the way, Tony McMannus not a genius for playing the guitar the way he does, the way this is achieved is lots and lots and...even more, practice. I saw (and heard) him play in a litle pub in Melbourne years ago. There was a pretty meagre crowd, we sat down at a table just in front of the stage and I rarely use this expression (because it sounds so silly) but I was completely blown away. I haven't ever heard another guitarist who's playing has mesmorised me like that, absolutely beautiful playing (even though I'd prefer to listen to a bouzouki).. Tony also sings very, very nicely.....If you haven't heard him....please give him a go.
Also....I agree with a post upstairs,,,,(but it's small and I'm not looking for it). It said that Arty mcGlynn was just as good....I love arty's playing and he's certainly on a similar skill level to Tony but I just like Tony's style that little bit more.