Ahoy, fellow conjurers and card-wielding lunatics

Welcome to the latest edition of Sleightly Unhinged’s Magical Musings, where we dissect the internet’s latest magic offerings with the precision of a butter knife and the charm of a tipsy escapologist. Buckle up—this one’s got apps that read minds, wallets that defy physics, and a sponge ball unboxing that’ll make you question your life choices.

TL;DR

• Jake Keane’s NOT.ESP is the digital mentalism tool you’ll either love or resent for making £50 vanish from your wallet.
• A magician blindfolded with a card trick? It’s less “how did he do that” and more “how didn’t he poke his eye out.”
• Peter Turner debunks telepathy tapes while asking you to fund his next project via Bitcoin. Priorities sorted.
• Tossed Out Deck gets a revival because mentalism’s OG tricks never die—they just get rebranded.
• And if you’ve ever wondered how to fold a wallet into a pretzel, well… someone made a video.

Videos Reviewed

🎥 NOT.ESP by Jake Keane [MAGIC APP]
Summary: This app lets you fake telepathy by mimicking a notes app. Spectators “draw” in the air, you “receive” their doodles. Works offline, in any language. Includes a free upgrade (because Jake’s a softie). Endorsed by magicians who say things like, “It’s just real.”
The Unhinged Take: Blimey, Jake’s cracked it—a mentalism app so slick it’ll make your iPhone feel like a Ouija board. The method’s so clean, even your nan could do it (if she stopped texting you in Comic Sans). Just don’t drop £50 on this and then forget your phone’s in your pocket mid-show.
Details here → NOT.ESP by Jake Keane

🎥 The Telepathy Tapes DEBUNKED by Real Mentalist
Summary: Peter Turner’s Psychic Survival Kit promises to expose telepathy scams while hawking his own book and a “PigCake Academy” membership. Cryptocurrency accepted, cynicism encouraged.
The Unhinged Take: A debunking video that’s 30% skepticism, 70% “buy my stuff.” Imagine a TED Talk given by a man in a cape, selling you a how-to guide on how capes are just curtains. Still, if you’ve ever wanted to sound profound while begging for Patreon support, Peter’s your oracle.
Details here → The Telepathy Tapes DEBUNKED

🎥 HOW TO FIND A CARD BLINDFOLDED - EYES SHUT MAGIC CARD TRICK TUTORIAL
Summary: A blindfolded card reveal using a key card or stacked deck. Emphasis on patter (“I won’t peek—promise!”) and confidence over sleight of hand.
The Unhinged Take: The real trick here is convincing an audience you’re not peeking through that blindfold. Pro tip: Practice by navigating your kitchen blindfolded. If you don’t faceplant, you’re ready for stage. If you do, invest in a softer carpet.
Details here → Blindfolded Card Trick

🎥 Your Own Adventure Test by Judah Mantell - Mentalism Review
Summary: Sebastian Toca reviews YOAT, a mentalism effect with a discount code and affiliate links. No method spoilers, but he calls it “practical” and “impactful.”
The Unhinged Take: Judah’s YOAT sounds like a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure book where every page ends with “you fool everyone.” Sebastian’s review? Honest, but he’s clearly been fed espresso and a sales pitch. Still, if you like tricks that don’t require a PhD in misdirection, this might be your cup of tea.
Details here → Your Own Adventure Test

🎥 Magic Review - Tongue Tied by Mario Lopez
Summary: A trick involving… tongue-based magic? Reviewed by Magic Orthodoxy, who hint at cleverness but stress the need for practice.
The Unhinged Take: Tongue Tied: the only trick where you risk swallowing a card. If Mario Lopez’s name’s on it, it’s probably solid—just don’t perform it after a kebab. (You’ll know why when you try the reset.)
Details here → Tongue Tied Review

🎥 Super Impressive Self-Working Card Trick! #magic #tricks #tutorial
Summary: A self-working trick aimed at beginners. No sleight of hand, but big on presentation and pacing.
The Unhinged Take: Self-working tricks are like microwave meals: easy, but you’ll feel guilty if you admit how much you rely on them. Still, if you can make a pack of cards look magical without breaking a sweat, you’re basically Houdini with a TV dinner.
Details here → Self-Working Card Trick

🎥 Magic Review - The Fickle Caps by Taiwan Ben & TCC Magic
Summary: A cap-based trick reviewed by Magic Orthodoxy. Likely involves coins/balls, reset time, and deceptiveness.
The Unhinged Take: The Fickle Caps sounds like a punk band from the 80s, but it’s probably a clever spin on classic cap magic. If Taiwan Ben’s involved, expect gimmicks so smart they’ll steal your keys.
Details here → The Fickle Caps

🎥 New Magic App Release LIVE STREAM with Jake Keane [NOT.ESP]
Summary: A live demo of NOT.ESP. Jake answers Qs, shows off features, and probably drinks espresso while doing it.
The Unhinged Take: Watching Jake demo NOT.ESP is like watching a magician pull a rabbit out of a phone. The live stream’s energy? Electric. The takeaway? This app’s either genius or witchcraft. We’re still deciding.
Details here → NOT.ESP Live Stream

🎥 Unlimited Sneak Peek ft Tossed Out Deck by John Archer
Summary: John Archer teaches his take on the classic Tossed Out Deck. Promotes Alakazam Unlimited (£4.99/month, with a free trial).
The Unhinged Take: Tossed Out Deck: still good. John Archer: still brilliant. Alakazam Unlimited: still a bargain. If you haven’t subscribed yet, are you even trying to improve?
Details here → Tossed Out Deck

🎥 A Wallet For Magicians #magictricksvideos #magictrickssecret
Summary: A promo for a gimmicked wallet. No details, but likely vanishes, productions, or storage for tiny props.
The Unhinged Take: A wallet that does magic? Sounds like a pickpocket’s nightmare. If it’s half as good as David Williamson’s routines, buy it. If not, at least you’ve got a place to stash your dignity.
Details here → Magician’s Wallet

Other videos I didn’t have space for

• Saturn Magic - IARVEL Pad Pro (size A5)
• Is This The Greatest Mentalism App To Exist?
• Saturn Magic - Quarto by CM Present Muza Magic
• Saturn Magic - Firefly by Joel Dickinson
• Saturn Magic - NOT.ESP by Jake Keane
• EJECT by Trick Trick Boom! 🚀 This is SO FUN!
• Saturn Magic - Progressive Kings by Adrian Vega and Mariano Goñi
• Saturn Magic - No Pain No Gain by Adrian Vega & Gonzalo Albiñana
• BEST SPONGE BALLS EVER? Murphy's Sponge Ball Unboxing
• Alexis' Reviews #129 - Cash Flow by Conjuring Lab

Farewell

A quick shower thought: Magic apps like NOT.ESP are the new sponge balls—ubiquitous, versatile, and slightly suspicious-looking in your phone gallery. Also, if you ever need to explain what you do for a living, just say, “I’m a professional skeptic who sells hope… and Bitcoin tips.”

Stay unhinged,
Sleightly Unhinged