Ahoy, tricksters and illusionists

Welcome back to another edition of Sleightly Unhinged’s Magical Musings, where we dissect the latest in magic with all the subtlety of a card sharp at a poker night. Buckle up—it’s time to dive into the rabbit hole.

TL;DR

This week: Daniel Madison drops a gritty new deck, tech-driven magic invades your phone, and a wallet that’s literally a best-seller. Plus, tutorials for self-working candy tricks, card reversals, and a peek system that’ll make you question reality. If you’re short on time, here’s the skinny:

• Madison’s BUKOWSKI decks are minimalist mood boards for sleight-of-hand purists.
• PeekSmith 3 is the mentalist’s Swiss Army knife (no actual knives—probably).
• Sweet Repeat replaces cards with popping candy. Yes, really.
• Cosmo Wallet is the silent partner you never knew you needed.
• And if you’ve ever wanted to force a card like a 1930s con artist, there’s a tutorial for that.

Still here? Good. Let’s get unhinged.

Videos Reviewed

🎩 BUKOWSKI by DANIELmadison

Summary: A moody, minimalist deck collaboration (or solo project?) from Daniel Madison, likely named after the poet who drank more than he slept. Available at madison.cards, with Patreon perks for the “Sleight Club.” No specifics, but if you like your magic as bleak as a British winter, this is for you.

The Unhinged Take:
Blimey, Madison’s gone full Bukowski and made a deck that looks like it belongs in a noir film. No flashy designs here—just sleek, functional art for magicians who think Casino Royale was a documentary. Perfect for cardists who want their tools to scream “I’ve seen things…” without the actual trauma.

Details here → BUKOWSKI

🎩 MADISON x BUKOWSKI by DANIELmadison

Summary: Another Madison deck? Turns out this one’s a “collab” with Bukowski’s legacy (the writer, not the wallet). It’s all about gritty aesthetics and practicality. Buy it on his site, join his Patreon, or stalk him on TikTok. The man’s a one-man magic industrial complex.

The Unhinged Take:
If the first video was a poem, this is a manifesto. Madison’s basically dared Bukowski’s ghost to design a deck. It’s probably printed on recycled existential dread. For collectors who want their playing cards to double as a mood ring for their therapist.

Details here → MADISON x BUKOWSKI

🎩 Amazing Magic Tricks + Free Giveaways! by itsallthingsmagic

Summary: A live stream where the host yells “WIN!” a lot, raffles off tricks, and reviews new releases every Tuesday. Think QVC but for magicians who’d rather win a gimmicked wallet than a toaster.

The Unhinged Take:
If you’ve ever wanted to scream “I’M IN!” at a screen like a contestant on a game show, this is your fix. The magic community’s version of a pub quiz—except the prize is a trick that makes coins vanish, not a free pint.

Details here → Amazing Magic Tricks + Free Giveaways!

🎩 PeekSmith 3 by Electricks - Mentalism Review by sebastiantoca9208

Summary: Sebastian Tocamo reviews the third-gen PeekSmith, a mentalism tool for peeking at hidden info. He owns every magic product ever and promises no spoilers.

The Unhinged Take:
If James Bond were a mentalist, he’d use PeekSmith 3. It’s the tiny gadget in Q’s arsenal that lets you cheat at life without anyone noticing. Sebastian’s review is like a MI6 debrief—no spoilers, just “trust us, it’s slick.”

Details here → PeekSmith 3

🎩 Ace Production Sandwich by magic-tv

Summary: Craig Petty’s Ace Production Sandwich is now on The Netrix. It’s a visual feast where aces appear in a sandwich-style reveal. No demo here—just a promo for the streaming platform.

The Unhinged Take:
Craig’s sandwich is less “lunch” and more “sleight-of-hand symphony.” If you’ve ever wanted to make aces materialize like magic croissants, this tutorial’s your recipe. Just don’t forget the streaming subscription—this ain’t a free sample.

Details here → Ace Production Sandwich

🎩 Cosmo Wallet - Best Seller at Magic LIVE by StevensMagicEmporium

Summary: A wallet that sold like hotcakes at Magic LIVE. No details, but its popularity implies it’s practical, deceptive, or both. Available at Stevens Magic.

The Unhinged Take:
The Cosmo Wallet: because sometimes you need a prop that’s as smooth as a con artist’s smile. If it’s a best-seller, it’s either genius or cursed. Either way, buy it and find out.

Details here → Cosmo Wallet

🎩 Sweet Repeat by AlakazamMagicUK

Summary: A self-working 6-card repeat trick using popping candy packets. No sleights, just sugar-fueled chaos. Ends clean thanks to Juan Colas.

The Unhinged Take:
Who knew Fizz Wiz could be the MVP of your magic routine? This is the trick for when you want kids to gasp and adults to question their life choices. Bonus: you’ll smell like candy afterward.

Details here → Sweet Repeat

🎩 HOW TO REVERSE A SELECTED CARD by BestMagic

Summary: A tutorial teaching the “Turn Over Reverse” effect. Selected card flips in a face-down deck. Relies on misdirection and smooth handling.

The Unhinged Take:
The reverse card trick: magic’s version of a mic drop. It’s simple, but if you fumble it, you’ll look like a magician who forgot their pants. Practice until it’s smoother than your gran’s custard creams.

Details here → Turn Over Reverse

🎩 Unlimited Sneak Peek ft Shadow Coins by AlakazamMagicUK

Summary: Michael Ammar’s Shadow Coins routine on Alakazam Unlimited. Coins teleport across a table. Promo for the streaming platform, which also hosts legends like Max Maven.

The Unhinged Take:
Ammar makes coin magic look like wizardry. If you’ve ever wanted to wave your hand and make stuff happen (who hasn’t?), this routine’s your blueprint. And Alakazam Unlimited? It’s the Netflix of magic, minus the binge-watching guilt.

Details here → Shadow Coins

🎩 How to Force a Card by magicorthodoxy

Summary: A tutorial on card forcing, referencing Theodore Annemann’s classic 202 Methods of Forcing. Covers riffle forces, psychological nudges, and gimmicked decks.

The Unhinged Take:
Forcing a card is like convincing a pigeon to pose for a photo—subtlety’s key. This video’s your guide to becoming a puppet master without the creepy vibe.

Details here → How to Force a Card

Other videos I didn’t have space for

• Saturn Magic - Hacked (APP) by APPMAZING
• Best of Magic LIVE and back in the studio! | August 13
• Flash Ink Mark, Rose Elite, Needle Thru Coin & More!
• Pierced is BACK!
• Magic Review - Michael Breggar's Flat Dice
• Unpacked! Thankyou Joe!

Farewell

A quick shower thought: Did you know the first recorded magic trick was a dove vanishing in 2700 BCE? The Egyptians were out here flexing their sleight-of-hand skills before pyramids were even cool. Meanwhile, I’m over here struggling to make a coin disappear without it rolling under the fridge. Progress!

Parting Spell:
“A magician should be like a virgin on prom night—always prepared, never caught with his tricks out.”

Until next time,
Sleightly Unhinged