Sleightly Unhinged's Review - 08/07/2025

👋 G’day, you glorified illusionists and card-flinging lunatics!
Time to dive into this week’s magical mishaps, where we’ve got genius-level card tricks, heartfelt tributes, and gadgets that’ll make you question reality (or your sobriety). Let’s crack on!

📰 TL;DR

Ten videos, ten rabbit holes. We’ve got Craig Petty’s coin mastery, a tribute to Wayne Dobson, and a tech-free mentalism miracle that’ll baffle your mates. Plus: deck switches, color-changing cards, and a giveaway so generous it’ll make your wallet weep. All that, and a cheeky joke about Faro shuffles. You’re welcome.

🎩 Videos Reviewed

🃏 Genius Level Card Trick! #magic #tricks #tutorial by steventaputoro

This tutorial promises a “genius level” card trick, which either means it’s bloody brilliant or the creator’s ego is the size of Wales. Either way, expect sleight-of-hand, math, or gimmicks that’ll make your fingers weep.

The Unhinged Take:
If you’re an intermediate magician, this might be your new party trick—assuming you can stomach the 37-hour practice montage. The phrase “genius level” has me side-eyeing my own skills, but hey, if it works, you’ll be the Dumbledore of playing cards.

Details here → Genius Level Card Trick! #magic #tricks #tutorial

🕊️ Legacy Magician: Wayne Dobson 1957-2025 by magicorthodoxy

A tribute to the late, great Wayne Dobson—a magician who juggled multiple sclerosis and jaw-dropping close-up magic like it was nothing. Think invisible decks, cheeky humor, and resilience that’d make a superhero blush.

The Unhinged Take:
Wayne’s career was a masterclass in “doing more with less.” If you haven’t seen his work, rectify that immediately. This video’s less a tutorial and more a love letter to a man who made magic look like a pub chat.

Details here → Legacy Magician: Wayne Dobson 1957-2025

🎤 What Can You Learn From Craig's Stage Show At Smoke & Mirrors | 5x5 Special by magic-tv

Craig Petty dissects his stage show, offering tips on audience management and routine construction. It’s like a Michelin-starred chef explaining how to boil an egg—but make it theatrical.

The Unhinged Take:
Craig’s 5x5 format is chef’s kiss for busy magicians. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep a crowd hooked without sweating through your waistcoat, this is your roadmap. Spoiler: It involves less swearing than you’d think.

Details here → What Can You Learn From Craig's Stage Show At Smoke & Mirrors | 5x5 Special

🪙 Nightshade Project by Craig Petty - Magic Review by ChampionMagic

JS Magic reviews Craig Petty’s Nightshade Project, a coin magic system that promises to turn you from “meh” to “maestro.” It’s like a gym membership for your fingers, but with more clinking.

The Unhinged Take:
If coin magic’s your jam, this set’s a no-brainer. The gimmicks sound like something Q would design for James Bond. Warning: May cause sudden urges to jingle your pockets mid-conversation.

Details here → Nightshade Project by Craig Petty - Magic Review

🃏 Learn Hothead 2 Cardistry // Learn With Me! by CardMechanic

A 10-day journey to master the Hothead 2 cardistry move. The creator documents their progress, proving that with enough grit (and a good deck), anyone can learn.

The Unhinged Take:
Watching this feels like bingeing a Netflix documentary on how to look cool at parties. The incremental approach is genius—though I’d still swap my hands for a pair of robotic ones halfway through Day 3.

Details here → Learn Hothead 2 Cardistry // Learn With Me!

🃏 The BULLET DECK SWITCH Tutorial by DANIELmadison

Daniel Madison teaches the Bullet Deck Switch using COPAG poker decks. Why? Because if you can switch a heavy plastic deck, a regular one feels like “butter.” Also, he’s clearly obsessed with COPAGs.

The Unhinged Take:
This isn’t just a tutorial—it’s a sermon on muscle memory. Madison’s passion for COPAGs is borderline romantic. Pro tip: Practice this in private unless you want your mates asking if you’re “training for a card-based Olympics.”

Details here → The BULLET DECK SWITCH Tutorial

🎨 4 Color Blind by Guillaume Bienne by MurphysMagicSupplies

A tech-free mentalism effect where a colorblind performer predicts a drawing. It’s customizable, resets instantly, and plays well in any setting. Think Picasso meets Penn & Teller.

The Unhinged Take:
Bienne’s gimmick-free approach is refreshing—like finding a pint of real ale in a world of lager. If you’ve ever fumbled with apps mid-routine, this’ll feel like a breath of fresh, slightly magical air.

Details here → 4 Color Blind by Guillaume Bienne

🃏 Eric Jones took the faros out of Unshuffled! by VanishingIncMagic

Eric Jones reinvents Unshuffled (a Richard Turner classic) by ditching Faro shuffles for a gimmick. Suddenly, a trick for elites is accessible to us mere mortals.

The Unhinged Take:
This is the magical equivalent of swapping a manual gearbox for automatic. If you’ve ever sweated over a Faro, Jones’ version is your new best mate. Just don’t tell Turner I said that.

Details here → Eric Jones took the faros out of Unshuffled!

🃏 The Poacher - Card Trick Tutorial #magic #tricks #tutorial by AMillionCardTricks

A beginner-friendly color-change trick with a nod to David Blaine. It’s simple, visual, and perfect for baffling your nan at Christmas.

The Unhinged Take:
The Poacher is the magical equivalent of a cheeky pint—easy, satisfying, and over before you know it. If you’re new to sleight-of-hand, this’ll give you street cred (or at least a few “oohs” from your cat).

Details here → The Poacher - Card Trick Tutorial #magic #tricks #tutorial

🎁 Magic Giveaway 220 - $200 of Big Blind Media Tricks! by magicorthodoxy

Magic Orthodoxy is giving away $200 of Big Blind Media tricks. All you need to do is join their membership and cross your fingers.

The Unhinged Take:
If you’re feeling lucky, this giveaway’s your golden ticket. Even if you don’t win, the video’s a sly ad for their Amazon wishlist—subtle, lads.

Details here → Magic Giveaway 220 - $200 of Big Blind Media Tricks!

🎩 Farewell

If you’ve ever doubted the power of magic, remember: Wayne Dobson made invisible decks look like child’s play while battling MS. That’s not just skill—that’s bloody stubbornness. Stay curious, stay cheeky, and for the love of Houdini, practice your Faros (unless you’ve got a gimmick handy).

Sleightly Unhinged
“Magic is the art of proving that if you stare at your hands long enough, you’ll eventually forget who you are.”