SleightfulSleightly Unhinged's Review - 08/08/2025
👋 Alright, you lot, gather 'round! Another week, another batch of magic videos to dissect like a particularly inquisitive rabbit with a top hat. Let’s dive in before the pigeons start heckling.
TL;DR
This week: A digital peek app that might actually replace your cluttered app drawer, Daniel Madison’s gaffed card shenanigans, beginner tutorials that won’t make you cry (much), and a balloon trick that’s probably safer than it sounds. Plus, card flourishes, deck holders, and a magic TV channel to binge-watch. You’re welcome.
Videos Reviewed
🎩 Cardistry Basics: Swing & Swivel Cuts | Josep Vidal Magic
Josep Vidal breaks down two foundational card flourishes—the Swing Cut and Swivel Cut—with the patience of a man who’s seen too many beginners drop cards on the floor. Perfect for magicians who want to look flashy without mastering the art of levitation.
The Unhinged Take:
If you’ve ever wanted to flick cards like a Vegas high-roller (or a particularly dapper squirrel), this tutorial’s your jam. Vidal’s pacing is smoother than a buttered deck of Bicycle cards, and his bonus variations are like adding sprinkles to an already sparkly magic sundae.
Details here → Card Flourishes Anyone Can Learn | Swing cut & Swivel Cut (Basic Cardistry Tutorial)
🎩 Laser Deal - Sleight Of Hand Tutorial | A Million Card Tricks
A beginner-friendly breakdown of the Laser Deal, a card sleight that’s equal parts color change and “how the hell did that happen?” Think David Blaine meets Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.
The Unhinged Take:
This trick is the magical equivalent of a mic drop—sharp, visual, and satisfyingly sneaky. The tutorial’s hashtags (#magicforkids, #colorchange) might make you question your life choices, but hey, if it works on your nan, it’s gold.
Details here → Laser Deal - Sleight Of Hand Tutorial #magic #tricks #tutorial
🎩 Can this app REPLACE all other peek apps? Kinda… | The Magic Minute
A glowing review of Seer Pro, the new digital peek app that lets you snoop through spectators’ phones like a cyberpunk mentalist. Also plugs a magician business course harder than a questionable ice cream cone.
The Unhinged Take:
Seer Pro is the Swiss Army knife of peek apps—handy, slick, and slightly terrifying. If you’ve ever wanted to know what your audience Googles at 3 a.m. (spoiler: it’s probably “how to escape a magician’s trunk”), this is your tool. The MBA plug? Less “abracadabra,” more “business plan.”
Details here → Can this app REPLACE all other peek apps? Kinda…
🎩 Tribute Gaffs Pt 3 | Daniel Madison
Daniel Madison teases his latest gaffed card creations, because sometimes you need a gimmick to make magic happen—like a cheat code for real life.
The Unhinged Take:
If gaffed cards are your guilty pleasure, Madison’s Tribute Gaffs are the gourmet chocolate of the magic world. Part 3 promises more sneaky delights, though I’d still hesitate to call them “gaffs” in mixed company.
Details here → Tribute Gaffs Pt 3.
🎩 ImpossiBalloon by Robert Ray & Robert Gray | Penguin Magic
A balloon trick co-created by two Roberts? Sounds like a magic duo with a blow-up budget. Expect visual wizardry involving latex and possibly a plot twist.
The Unhinged Take:
Balloon magic walks a fine line between “kid’s party” and “art form.” If Ray and Gray’s track record is anything to go by, this one’s the latter—clean, baffling, and unlikely to pop under pressure.
Details here → ImpossiBalloon by Robert Ray and Robert Gray #magic
🎩 Magic Review - Speed Deck Holder | Magic Orthodoxy
A review of the Speed Deck Holder, a gadget for magicians who get sweaty palms when juggling multiple decks.
The Unhinged Take:
This holder promises speed and stealth, though I’d still trust a card clip made from a paperclip and duct tape. If you’re a street magician who hates fumbling, give it a whirl—but maybe keep a backup in your pocket. Just in case.
Details here → Magic Review - Speed Deck Holder
🎩 Crafting A Unique Act | Magic TV
A promo for Magic TV’s lineup, including shows like “Honest Trailers” and “Talk Magic!”—basically the Netflix of magic, minus the algorithm.
The Unhinged Take:
While the video doesn’t teach you to craft an act, it’s a decent reminder that inspiration is just a click away. Craig Petty’s reviews alone are worth the price of admission—imagine Magic: The Gathering meets The Great British Bake Off.
Details here → Crafting A Unique Act | The Jess-umentary
🎩 Beginner Card Trick Tutorial | Steven Taputoro
A tutorial for newbies, promising to teach a trick without making you cry into your Bicycle deck.
The Unhinged Take:
If you’re starting from zero, this is your gateway drug. The trick’s probably simpler than tying a bow tie, but hey, even Houdini had to begin somewhere. Just don’t skip the patter—it’s the difference between “meh” and “mind-blown.”
Details here → Beginner Card Trick Tutorial #magic #tricks #tutorial
Farewell
Before you go, a quick shower thought: Did you know the first recorded card trick dates back to 1593? Imagine explaining Seer Pro to a 16th-century magician. Their head would definitely explode.
Stay sharp, stay sneaky, and for the love of all that’s holy, practice your Swivel Cut.
Sleightly Unhinged
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