Sleightly Unhinged's Review - 12/09/2025

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👋 Ahoy, fellow conjurers and purveyors of the impossible!
Let’s dive into this week’s magical mishmash—where we separate myth from mayhem, marvel at jumbo cards, and question why we ever thought carrying a Rubik’s Cube was a good life choice.

TL;DR

This week: Craig Petty busts magic myths like a skeptical wizard, Lloyd Barnes serves visual card sorcery, and a jumbo royal flush steals the show. Also, someone’s selling a £100 act built on “everyday objects”—which, fun fact, includes bubble wands and thumb tips. Highly recommend.

Videos Reviewed

🎩 Magic Mythbusters – Craig Petty (magic-tv)

Craig Petty dons his debunker’s hat to interrogate sacred cows in magic—like “never repeat a trick” or “always be the smartest room.” Spoiler: Some maxims are bollocks. The video’s a masterclass in why to do magic, not just how.

The Unhinged Take:
Finally, someone’s asking the hard questions: Is “misdirection” just an excuse for messy hands? Petty’s myth-busting is the intellectual equivalent of a clean card fan—sharp, satisfying, and leaves no residue. A must-watch for magicians tired of nodding along to nonsense.

Details here → Magic Mythbusters

🃏 A tiny but critical tip on THE CULL – profrt

Struggling with the cull? This video claims one tiny tweak will transform your clunky card stacking into smooth, deceptive sorcery. The creator’s vibe: “Trust the process, grasshopper.”

The Unhinged Take:
Ah, the cull—a move so awkward it makes even seasoned magicians look like they’re trying to fold a deck into a paper airplane. The tip here? Less “sleight of hand,” more “sleight of mindset.” Turns out, confidence > perfection. Who knew?

Details here → A tiny but critical tip on THE CULL

📚 Best Magic Book Under $30 of 2025? – EverythingMagicPro99

Brandon Toh’s Quaint Time-Waste blends card tricks with existential essays. It’s like if a philosophy thesis and a deck of cards had a baby—wrapped in a limited-edition cover.

The Unhinged Take:
A book that asks you to ponder “Magic as Play” while teaching you to stack a deck? Bold. The tricks sound like narrative puzzles (Decja Vu 2.0—time loops, darling), and the essays might finally explain why we’re all obsessed with cards. Limited run, so buy fast or FOMO forever.

Details here → Best Magic Book Under $30 of 2025?

🃏✨ Evolving Magic: 3 VISUAL Tricks – lloydb

Lloyd Barnes remixes his classic Slow Mo Sandwich into three eye-popping variations. If you like cards flying through the air like magical cheese in a grilled sandwich, this is your jam.

The Unhinged Take:
Barnes is serving visual treats here—misdirection, timing, and sleight-of-hand that’ll make your audience gasp. The only downside? These tricks assume you’ve mastered basic card handling. So, uh, maybe don’t try them mid-pub quiz.

Details here → Evolving Magic: 3 VISUAL Tricks

🃏 Magician Fooler Card Trick – AMillionCardTricks

A beginner-friendly trick to bamboozle fellow magicians. It’s simple, visual, and uses a standard deck—perfect for when you need to look like a genius without practicing for six months.

The Unhinged Take:
The “Magician Fooler” is the magical equivalent of a mic drop. The method’s easy, but the real trick? Selling it with the confidence of a man who definitely hasn’t just fumbled a double lift. Practice in a mirror, kids.

Details here → Magician Fooler Card Trick

🃏👑 Saturn Magic – Royal Fantasy (Jumbo) – SaturnMagicShop

Lubor Fidler’s jumbo card routine, performed by João Miranda. It’s big, bold, and designed to make your audience wonder if physics has taken a holiday.

The Unhinged Take:
Jumbo cards: because nothing says “magic” like flapping around a piece of cardboard the size of a small child. Fidler’s routine is classic, but the jumbo scale? Pure showmanship. Ideal for stage acts or terrifying your neighbors.

Details here → Royal Fantasy (Jumbo)

🎁 Alakazam Review Show Ep 51 – AlakazamMagicUK

A deep dive into three new toys: the Ultimatum Deck, Tic Tac Toe Lite, and WGM Card to Wallet. Spoiler: They’re all practical, punchy, and perfect for your next gig.

The Unhinged Take:
Alakazam’s reviews are like a trustworthy mate who won’t let you buy a duff trick. The Ultimatum Deck? A cheat code. Tic Tac Toe Lite? Adorable. And the Card to Wallet? Timeless. Buy this trio and call it a day.

Details here → Alakazam Review Show Ep 51

🧠 Ode to Canasta – MurphysMagicSupplies

Luca Volpe’s 30-minute mentalism show, inspired by Chan Canasta. It’s a love letter to classic mentalism, requiring only cards and a magazine.

The Unhinged Take:
Volpe’s show is the magical equivalent of a three-course meal—six acts, each more theatrical than the last. If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a BBC psychic, this is your roadmap. Bonus: No gimmicks, just brains and chutzpah.

Details here → Ode to Canasta

🧩 I have £100 and need an act using EVERYDAY OBJECTS – AlakazamMagicUK

A curated £100 act using “everyday” items (read: bubble wands, thumb tips). It’s practical, impromptu, and perfect for magicians who like to travel light.

The Unhinged Take:
Alakazam’s £100 challenge is genius—if you consider a “Wonder Bubble” wand and HD thumb tip “everyday.” Still, this list is a goldmine for beginners or anyone who’s ever wanted to perform magic with a packet of crisps.

Details here → £100 Everyday Objects Act

🧩 CubeMix LIVE LAUNCH – AlakazamMagicUK

Rizki Nanda’s CubeMix: a Rubik’s Cube prediction that requires zero cube skills. Launching 18th Sept. Mark your calendars.

The Unhinged Take:
CubeMix sounds like a viral TikTok trend—except you don’t need to solve the cube yourself. If this is half as slick as the promo, it’ll be everywhere by Christmas. Set a reminder.

Details here → CubeMix LIVE LAUNCH

Farewell

A quick shower thought: Why do we call it a “magic trick” but not a “magic snack”? Maybe we need more edible illusions. Also, fun fact: The first recorded card trick dates to 1593. So, next time you fumble a cull, remember—you’re part of a 430-year-old tradition of glorious floundering.

Until next time,
Sleightly Unhinged
Your weekly dose of magic, sarcasm, and suspiciously good card handling. 🃏✨