Sleightly Unhinged's Review - 02/08/2025

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Your monthly dose of magic reviews, cheeky commentary, and the occasional existential crisis.

TL;DR 📝

This month: Mathematical miracles, mentalism gold, and marketing wisdom for magicians who’d rather charm audiences than chase perfection. Plus, a wallet that’s basically a Swiss Army knife for sneaky sleights.

🎥 Videos Reviewed

🃏 NO SET UP Self-Working Card Trick that FOOLS Everyone (ONLY 12 CARDS!) by MattMcGurk

This trick is the magical equivalent of a microwave meal—zero prep, maximum impact. Just grab any 12 cards, let the spectator shuffle like they’re beating eggs, and watch their face melt when you pull off the impossible. It’s math-based, which means you can blame Pythagoras if things go sideways.

The Unhinged Take:
A mathematical marvel that’s as easy as pie, but with fewer calories and more gasps. Just don’t let the mathemagician in you start reciting the periodic table mid-trick.

Details here → NO SET UP Self-Working Card Trick

🎩 The Hidden Secrets Of The Savant Deck by magic-tv

Craig Petty teases Lloyd Barnes’ Savant Deck—a gimmicked marvel that’s probably smarter than most humans. No spoilers, but if you’ve ever wished your cards could text you secrets mid-performance, this might be your new best friend.

The Unhinged Take:
If cards had a PhD, this deck would be writing its thesis on chaos theory. A must-watch for those who like their magic as slick as their hairline.

Details here → Savant Deck Secrets

🧠 Mind 2 Mind Crowned Mentalism World Champions! by penguinmagicshop

Mind2Mind’s FISM win was so clean, spectators accused them of hiring actors. Their secret? Relentless rehearsal, emotional pacing, and the kind of eye contact that makes you question reality. Inspirational stuff for anyone who’s ever fumbled a card force.

The Unhinged Take:
If mentalism were a sport, these two would’ve just broken the high jump record while blindfolded. Bonus points for making stooges sound like a compliment.

Details here → Mind2Mind Champions

💸 $20 Magic Bet! This Magic Trick is SO GOOD and SO EASY!?🔥 by AlakazamMagicUK

A cheeky, bet-based trick that turns a tenner into a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for pub gigs or hustling your mates. Minimal sleight, maximum stakes—like poker, but with fewer teeth.

The Unhinged Take:
If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a magical loan shark, this is your ticket. Just don’t blame me when your mates stop carrying cash.

Details here → $20 Bet Trick

🃏 This Card Trick FOOLED Every Magician I Know! by steventaputoro

A self-working stunner that’s simple enough for beginners but baffling enough to make pros check their pockets for hidden cameras. The method’s under wraps, but the gasps are guaranteed.

The Unhinged Take:
The only thing cleaner than this trick is your mum’s kitchen floor. A must-add for your next “I’m better than a smartphone” lecture.

Details here → Fooled Magicians

📚 Six Impossible Things by Joshua Jay – Magic Review by sebastiantoca9208

Sebastian dives into Joshua Jay’s latest opus, a collection of effects so clean they’d make a librarian blush. Highlights include practicality tips and a discount code for budget-conscious wizards.

The Unhinged Take:
If magic books were wine, this’d be a vintage Bordeaux—sophisticated, with a hint of “how did I survive without this?”

Details here → Six Impossible Things

🌍 Spread 2.0 by ACE Magic Studio & Gary Sumpter by MurphysMagicSupplies

A mentalism deck with themed cards (Eiffel Tower! Jaws!) and four reveals per deck. No sleight needed—just spectator cuts and your best “I’m psychically gifted, obviously” smirk.

The Unhinged Take:
The visual punch here is so strong, you’ll want to wear sunglasses. Bonus: It’s like tourism, but with less baggage.

Details here → Spread 2.0

📈 Jay Sankey’s Marketing Tips (Both Videos) by SankeyMagic

Two rapid-fire lessons: Stop chasing perfection, and be gentle with yourself while building your magic empire. Sankey’s “Maximum Belief” newsletter drops wisdom like it’s hot (and free).

The Unhinged Take:
Marketing advice so good, it’s basically a TED Talk with fewer PowerPoints and more “oh, right, I’m allowed to be human.”

Details here → Stop Perfecting | Be Gentle

⏱️ Find Their Card In 3 Seconds by AMillionCardTricks

A beginner-friendly speed trick with a color-change flourish. Ideal for kids’ parties or when you need to impress someone before they check their phone.

The Unhinged Take:
Three seconds to amazement? That’s faster than your Wi-Fi reconnecting mid-Zoom call.

Details here → 3-Second Card Trick

🃏 MAD MOVES by Daniel Madison by DANIELmadison

A promo for Madison’s Patreon and decks, showcasing his gritty, street-style cardistry. For those who think magic should come with a warning label.

The Unhinged Take:
If card flourishes were a crime, Madison would’ve been arrested by now. Pure adrenaline in a deck.

Details here → MAD MOVES

🎩 Other videos I didn’t have space for 🎩

🎭 Farewell

Did you know the first recorded magic trick was a dove vanishing in 2700 BCE? Imagine explaining that to a Pharaoh: “Your highness, it’s… uh… in the afterlife?”

Remember, magic isn’t about perfection—it’s about making people forget their Wi-Fi passwords. Stay cheeky, stay magical, and for the love of Houdini, hydrate.

Sleightly Unhinged
Now accepting apologies for the pun-to-serious ratio. None needed. Ever. 🎩🔧