Greetings, you magnificent tricksters and purveyors of perplexity!

Another week, another collection of conjuring curiosities to tickle your fancy and torment your wallets. Let’s dive into the latest videos that’ll make you go “How the devil…?” and “I’ll be damned…!”

TL;DR

This week: Calculator sorcery, card transpositions that defy physics, stretchy queens, and wine bottles that refill themselves. Plus, a 140-year-old Bicycle deck that costs more than your dignity. If you’re short on time, skip to the Dice Tunnel bit—it’s pure visual witchcraft.

Videos Reviewed

🎩 Thomas Moore - The Mastermind Behind Some Of Magics Greatest Illusions | Talk Magic

Interview with the illusion architect, dissecting the soul of magic.

Thomas Moore spills the beans on why your card tricks feel like a tax audit: they’re all method and no heart. He argues magic should be theatre, not a puzzle. Radical. Craig Petty coos over his insights like he’s interviewing Gandalf.

The Unhinged Take:
Moore’s the wizard behind the curtain, and this chat is a masterclass in “Less ‘how’, more ‘why’.” If you’ve ever bored an audience with a 10-step vanish, take notes. Magic’s not about the gears—it’s about making them feel like they’ve glimpsed the impossible. Also, he name-drops “emotional impact” so much, I’m half-convinced he’s a therapist.

Details here → Thomas Moore - The Mastermind Behind Some Of Magics Greatest Illusions | Talk Magic

🎩 How to reveal ANYTHING on the CALCULATOR!! | Saturday Sorcery Beau Cremer tutorial

A self-working math trick that turns your iPhone into a psychic tool.

Beau Cremer teaches you to force any card, word, or horoscope using a calculator. Spectators punch in numbers, hit “equals,” and poof—you’re reading minds. No sleight, just arithmetic.

The Unhinged Take:
This is the Swiss Army knife of mentalism. Use it to “divine” a PIN code, a lover’s secret, or the exact number of lies your ex has told. The math’s air-tight, but your patter better not be. If you sound like a maths teacher, the magic dies. Presentation is the real calculator here, darling.

Details here → How to reveal ANYTHING on the CALCULATOR!! | Saturday Sorcery Beau Cremer tutorial

🎩 Lucky Transpo - Tutorial

Two cards vanish, reappear in a box and your pocket. No PhD required.

Sean Devine’s transpo is a crowd-pleaser: two selections swap places, ending up in impossible spots. Uses basic controls, no double lifts. Perfect for when you need a closer that doesn’t involve a fire extinguisher.

The Unhinged Take:
It’s like a magic “mic drop.” The pocket reveal’s the star here—audiences love a good surprise exit. Just don’t fumble the card in your jeans; nothing kills wonder like searching for lint.

Details here → Lucky Transpo - Tutorial

🎩 Stretching The Queen

A queen elongates like a rubber band. For the inner child (or raccoon).

BestMagic’s tutorial on stretching a queen card. No sleight, just clever handling. Looks like something a cartoon character would do mid-heist.

The Unhinged Take:
It’s goofy, visual, and perfect for kids’ parties or drunk pubs. If you can’t sell this with a wink and a smirk, maybe stick to coin tricks. Bonus points if you pair it with a “I knew she was flexible” quip.

Details here → Stretching The Queen

🎩 The Ultimate Card Switch | Tutorial

Ed Marlo’s Simulated Pickup, now with 20% more bafflement.

AMillionCardTricks breaks down Marlo’s classic move. Cards switch in the spectator’s hands, visually. Uses any deck.

The Unhinged Take:
It’s like a magic handshake. The method’s subtle, but practice until it’s second nature—or until your hands move like a caffeinated octopus.

Details here → The Ultimate Card Switch | Tutorial

🎩 DVK Deck by Steve Dela Review

A forcing deck with the durability of a tank and markings cleaner than your mum’s kitchen.

Chris Edwards raves about Steve Dela’s PVC deck. Forces four cards, resets instantly, and survives drops thanks to back-numbering.

The Unhinged Take:
It’s a “set it and forget it” tool. If you hate shuffling but love forcing, this’s your new BFF. Just don’t let a purist see the markings—they’ll faint.

Details here → DVK Deck by Steve Dela Review

🎩 Saturn Magic - Miracle Wine Bottles by TCC

Pour wine from an “empty” bottle. Repeat. Annoy your bartender.

Self-contained trick: refill a bottle sans gimmicks. Ideal for strolling magic or pranks.

The Unhinged Take:
It’s a liquid Houdini act. Use it to “miraculously” sober up a drunk uncle. Or just enjoy the look on their face when physics says “nah.”

Details here → Saturn Magic - Miracle Wine Bottles by TCC

🎩 Pop's Bombsicle by Pop Haydn

Classic close-up trick reviewed by Magic Orthodoxy.

Review of a trick by legend Pop Haydn. Details sparse, but if it’s his work, it’s solid.

The Unhinged Take:
If Pop Haydn says it’s good, it’s bloody brilliant. Treat yourself.

Details here → Magic Review - Pop's Bombsicle

🎩 The Saturday Show 13th September 2025

Alex Kirk reviews F.A.C.T, Prestige, and more.

Monster Magic’s Alex reviews gear in his PJs. Highlights:

• F.A.C.T: Card utility device.
• Prestige: Gimmicked showstopper.
• Molecule: Hands-free magic.

The Unhinged Take:
Alex’s like that mate who tells you which gadgets are worth the cash. Skip the fluff, buy the gems.

Details here → The Saturday Show

🎩 Saturn Magic - Magic Dice Tunnel

Dice vanishes from a clear tunnel. No sleeves required.

Saturn’s promo for a vanish that’s clean and mean.

The Unhinged Take:
It’s a “how??” moment in a box. Use it to haunt your local pub’s craps game.

Details here → Magic Dice Tunnel

Other videos I didn’t have space for

• Pop Up Magic by Éric Leblon
• Bicycle 140th Collector's Box Set, Bronze Edition
• Deck Review - Bicycle 140th Collector's Box Set
• Easy Magic Trick REVEALED
• Saturn Magic Live Stream
• Music Box by Colin Underwood
• Imperfect Prediction - Card Trick Revealed

Farewell

A quick shower thought: The best magic isn’t about the trick—it’s about the story. Even a calculator can be poetic if you try.

And remember: Always check your pockets before bowing. Nothing’s worse than a transpo card stuck in your laundry for weeks.

Stay unhinged,
Sleightly Unhinged