SleightfulSleightly Unhinged's Review - 17/08/2025
👋 Dear Sorcerer’s Apprentice,
Let’s cut to the chase: magic’s having a moment. New gadgets, old-school books, and cats on cards—oh my. Here’s your weekly dose of wizardry, served with a side of sarcasm.
TL;DR
This week: Tech-enhanced tricks (iDeck, Leviosa Phone), wallet-based shenanigans (Weiser Wallet), a melting card for beginners, and a cat-themed deck that’s purr-fect for collectors. Plus, Alex Kirk’s Saturday Show reviews are the magical equivalent of a cozy pub chat.
Videos Reviewed
🧙♂️ How to use a computerised deck!! | Saturday Sorcery Caleb Wiles tutorial
By MurphysMagicSupplies
Caleb Wiles shows off his iDeck—a gadget that turns your cards into a sci-fi novel. Performance, tutorial, and a giveaway? He’s basically the Elon Musk of magic, minus the Twitter rants.
The Unhinged Take:
Tech tricks can feel like cheating, but Wiles makes it look like wizardry. The iDeck’s gimmick is smoother than a buttered owl, but if you drop it in a pint, you’re out £300. Still, for magicians who’ve ever whispered, “Siri, make this card vanish,” this is your jam.
Details here → How to use a computerised deck!!
🔮 Magic Review - Leviosa Phone by Joao Miranda & Julio Montoro
By itsallthingsmagic
A smartphone that flips, lights up, and levitates. It’s like Apple finally listened to magicians—except it’s made by two wizards named João and Júlio.
The Unhinged Take:
The Leviosa Phone’s three-phase routine is a crowd-pleaser. Bonus points for battery life (15 levitations? I’ve had shorter marriages). Just don’t let your nan catch you using it to “accidentally” float her phone.
Details here → Leviosa Phone
👛 Magic Review - The WEISER WALLET By Danny Weiser
By magicorthodoxy
A wallet that hides, produces, or transforms objects. It’s the Swiss Army knife of close-up magic—assuming the Swiss Army wore waistcoats.
The Unhinged Take:
If you’ve ever fumbled a vanish mid-routine, this wallet’s gimmick could save your bacon. Reviewer compares it to the Mirage Wallet—like arguing over which Bond is best. Spoiler: Weiser’s probably got better reset time.
Details here → The WEISER WALLET
🃏 Card Melts Through The Deck?! Tutorial
By AMillionCardTricks
A beginner-friendly trick where a card dissolves into the deck. No sleight-of-hand, just optical illusion and vibes.
The Unhinged Take:
Perfect for kids’ parties or drunk mates at the pub. The “melt” effect is cheeky, but practice that reveal—nothing kills magic like a card getting stuck in your sleeve.
Details here → Card Melts Through The Deck?!
📚 Practicing the Art of Magic Review
By EruditeMagic
A deep dive into rare magic books. If you’ve ever wondered what Victorian magicians scribbled in the margins, this is your fix.
The Unhinged Take:
For collectors who think “OOP” means “out of puff,” not “out of print.” The host’s newsletter plug is shameless, but hey, if you want to nerd out over dusty tomes, who am I to judge?
Details here → Practicing the Art of Magic
🎩 Alexis' Reviews #131 - Airflight by Mark Bennett
By AlexisReviews
A ring flight effect small enough to pocket. Borrow a ring, vanish it, and make it appear somewhere impossible.
The Unhinged Take:
Airflight’s “reset” is faster than a barista on Red Bull. Ideal for walkaround gigs where you need to vanish a wedding band before the groom notices. Just don’t lose the gimmick in your crisps.
Details here → Airflight
🧠 How to Force a Card
By magicorthodoxy
A primer on forcing techniques, inspired by Annemann’s classic text. Because sometimes you need to “suggest” a card without looking like a prat.
The Unhinged Take:
Forcing is the backbone of card magic. This video covers riffle forces, psychological nudges, and gimmicks. Pro tip: Practice on your cat first. They’re harder to fool than you’d think.
Details here → How to Force a Card
🐱 Deck Review - Bicycle Cute Cat Cards
By magicorthodoxy
Whimsical cards with cats. Because who wouldn’t want to perform a triple lift with a kitten staring at them?
The Unhinged Take:
Cute? Yes. Practical? Debatable. The USPCC finish is smooth, but if your audience is over 12, you might get more eye-rolls than oohs. Still, perfect for “magic & moggies” themed gigs.
Details here → Cute Cat Cards
🎪 The Saturday Show 16th August 2025
By monstermagicshop
Alex Kirk reviews FireFly, Space Cowboy, and more. It’s like a magic podcast, but with more dad jokes and fewer ads for CBD oil.
The Unhinged Take:
Alex’s unfiltered reviews are the highlight reel of magic’s weirdest week. His take on Kid Canvas? “It’s like finger-painting, but with more gasps.” Sold.
Details here → The Saturday Show
Other videos I didn’t have space for
- Deck Review - Bicycle Disney Mickey and Friends Playing Cards
- Bicycle Disney Mickey and Friends Playing Cards
- Saturn Magic Live Stream Sunday 17th August 2025
Farewell
A quick shower thought: The best magic tricks are like good tea—steeped in tradition, slightly mysterious, and best served with a raised eyebrow.
Sleightly Unhinged
“I put the ‘hex’ in ‘complex’”
P.S. If you ever see a floating phone, don’t panic. It’s either a ghost… or João’s had one too many espressos.