Greeting

Alright, you magnificent tricksters and purveyors of the impossible, gather 'round! Sleightly Unhinged here—your slightly deranged, tea-addled companion in all things magic. Whether you're pricing gigs, vanishing phones, or making cards flirt via static electricity (yes, really), this newsletter’s got your back. Let’s dive into the latest chaos.

TL;DR

This week: Oz Pearlman schools us on pricing like a financial wizard, phones vanish like they’re late for a date, and cards flirt harder than a pub quiz host. Also, séances, budget table acts, and a suspicious number of “Pro” gadgets. If you’re short on time, just know: magic’s thriving, but your wallet might not survive it.

Videos Reviewed

🎩 Optix Pro by Tobias Dostal and Henry Harrius Review

Video Creator: EverythingMagicPro99
A phone vanish so slick it’ll make your spectators question reality (or their eyesight). Borrowed phones vanish, reappear, and even film themselves mid-miracle. The Pro Edition’s got more upgrades than a Bond gadget—Type-C charging, angle-proof moves, and two methods for vanishing.

The Unhinged Take:
If your phone could moonwalk into someone’s pocket, this’d be its résumé. The “Pro” bit feels like buying a toaster that also does stand-up comedy—utterly unnecessary, but blimey, it works. Perfect for magicians who want to look like tech wizards without understanding actual tech.

Details here → Optix Pro by Tobias Dostal and Henry Harrius Review (Still Worth It? 🧐)

🎩 Fusion – Gimmicked Card Lets You Do Visual Magic

Video Creator: EverythingMagicPro99
A gimmicked card system that turns the classic “Oil and Water” into a visual feast. Comes with three routines, zero sleight of hand, and enough versatility to make Houdini weep into his straitjacket.

The Unhinged Take:
It’s like buying a Swiss Army knife for card magic—except the knife also does backflips. Ideal for magicians who want to look like they’ve spent years mastering sleights, while secretly relying on a bit of clever engineering.

Details here → This Gimmicked Card Lets You Do Visual Magic

🎩 Oz Pearlman on Pricing Your Performances (Part 2)

Video Creator: penguinmagicshop
Oz Pearlman returns to school magicians on the delicate art of not undervaluing yourself. Spoiler: Charging £50 for a gig won’t pay the bills, but charging £500 might get you a restraining order.

The Unhinged Take:
Oz’s advice is the magical equivalent of a stiff upper lip—practical, no-nonsense, and slightly terrifying. If you’ve ever felt guilty charging for your art, watch this. Then triple your rates and ghost your cheapest clients.

Details here → Part 2 Oz Pearlman on pricing your performances #magic

🎩 Short Changed by Craig Petty | Official Trailer

Video Creator: magic-tv
A packet trick that morphs printed coins into real ones. It’s like Brexit, but with fewer lawyers and more “how the hell did he do that?”

The Unhinged Take:
Craig’s got more layers than an onion—and twice the tear-jerking potential. This routine’s a visual stunner, blending card and coin magic like a Michelin-starred chef. Just don’t try eating the coins afterward.

Details here → Short Changed by Craig Petty | Official Trailer

🎩 Afterlife by Jamie Daws

Video Creator: AlakazamMagicUK
A séance routine so spooky it’ll make your audience check their wills. Spectators pick Polaroids of the dead, which then morph into haunted doll faces. No Ouija board required—just a healthy disregard for boundaries.

The Unhinged Take:
Jamie’s got more atmosphere than a gothic novel. If you’ve ever wanted to channel the spirit of David Copperfield’s less successful cousin, this is your jam.

Details here → Afterlife by Jamie Daws

🎩 Static Electricity Card Trick

Video Creator: BestMagic
Rub two cards together, and voilà—they attract like exes at a wedding. No gimmicks, no sleight of hand, just physics playing hooky.

The Unhinged Take:
The only thing more shocking than the trick is realizing you’ve been statically charged this whole time. Perfect for magicians who want to blame their hair-raising performances on “science.”

Details here → Use Static Electricity To Attract Two Cards - Static Attraction Magic Card Trick Tutorial

🎩 You’re Priced Too Low! Oz Pearlman on Pricing

Video Creator: penguinmagicshop
Oz returns to yell at magicians about undervaluing themselves. Key takeaway: If you’re charging less than a pizza, don’t expect to eat anything but regret.

The Unhinged Take:
Oz’s pep talk is the magical version of a motivational poster—except instead of “Hang in There,” it’s “Stop Giving Away Free Shows, You Fool.”

Details here → You're priced too low! Oz Pearlman on pricing.

🎩 MADNESS Playing Cards by Daniel Madison

Video Creator: DANIELmadison
A deck designed for cardistry and sleight-heavy magic, with a aesthetic that screams “I cheat at poker for fun.”

The Unhinged Take:
These cards are so gritty, they’ll probably sandblast your fingertips off. But hey, pain is just magic’s way of saying “commit to the bit.”

Details here → Simple, Fun, Change with MADNESS Playing cards from MADISON.cards 🖖🤚

🎩 Craig & Ryland’s Magic Review Show

Video Creator: magic-tv
Craig Petty and his son Ryland review four tricks, including a psychic die and a gimmicked pen. It’s like Good Mythical Morning, but with more disappearing ink.

The Unhinged Take:
Ryland’s enthusiasm is contagious—if you’re into catching dad jokes and card tricks in equal measure. Their dynamic is pure “I’ll pretend to care about your career if you pretend my card tricks are impressive.”

Details here → Hit Pen, Holding Pattern, Swing & Psychic Die | Craig & Ryland's Magic Review Show

🎩 Alakazam Review Show Ep 39

Video Creator: AlakazamMagicUK
Three products reviewed, including a Pop Gun and Credit Swipe. If you’ve ever wanted to swipe a credit card into another dimension, this one’s for you.

The Unhinged Take:
Alakazam’s reviews are the magical equivalent of a car review show—except instead of Lamborghinis, they’re testing gadgets that make coins vanish. Spoiler: The Pop Gun sounds like a party favor, but weirder.

Details here → Alakazam Review Show Ep 39 I Pop Gun, Credit Swipe & Holding Pattern

Other videos I didn’t have space for

• Flix - Nikolas Mavresis
• Envision - Dave Loosley
• More visual. More intuitive. More powerful. | June 11
• Saturn Magic - Digital Flap (APP) by Open Zone
• Matching Prediction - Card Trick Tutorial #magic #tricks #tutorial
• Magic Review - Bottle Pocket by Mickael Chatelain, Urbain
• I have £75 and need a TABLE ACT with NO SLEIGHT OF HAND!
• Unlimited Sneak Peek ft Four Thought by Craig Petty

Farewell

A quick shower thought: If you vanish a phone using Optix Pro, are you technically a hero for ridding the world of screen addiction? Or just a menace with a gimmick? Either way, don’t try this at a funeral.

Remember, magicians: Life’s a trick, and we’re all just trying to misdirect our way through it. Stay sharp, stay sneaky, and for the love of Houdini, charge your clients properly.

Sleightly Unhinged
“I don’t always vanish phones… but when I do, they tend to reappear in my Amazon returns.”