Sleightly Unhinged's Review - 19/07/2025

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Ahoy, tricksters and tea-sippers! Let’s dive into this week’s magical mishmash.

TL;DR

Alex Kirk reviews tricks in his pajamas (on a boat!), dice-based mentalism gets a sleek reboot, Coca-Cola caps turn into magic time bombs, and a Victorian-era billet box might just be the most theatrical storytelling prop since the invention of the rabbit-in-a-hat. Plus: quick card tricks, pub-friendly shenanigans, and a 77-year-old magician’s life advice. Spoiler: It involves a buzz saw.

Videos Reviewed

🎩 The Saturday Show 19th July 2025 by monstermagicshop

Alex Kirk hosts magic’s most chaotic breakfast club aboard his boat Colin, reviewing TumbleWeed, Needle Thru Coin, Misled Pen, and Nicholas Lawrence’s TNT. Think Dragons’ Den meets Penn & Teller, but with more tea and less yelling.

The Unhinged Take: Kirk’s reviews are like a warm cup of PG Tips—comforting, slightly bonkers, and packed with more personality than a séance. Watching him riff on magic gadgets from a floating shed is the serotonin hit we didn’t know we needed.

Details here → The Saturday Show 19th July 2025

🎲 Flat Dice by Michael Breggar by BAM_magic

A mentalism routine where you predict dice sums without doing actual maths. It’s like cheating at a pub quiz, but with more oohs and aahs.

The Unhinged Take: If Anverdi’s Mental Dice is the OG, this is the remix DJ’d by a calculator-wielding bard. Perfect for mentalists who’d rather charm than crunch numbers. Bonus: Spectators won’t see the method coming, just like your tax bill.

Details here → Flat Dice by Michael Breggar

🎩 Fickle Caps by Taiwan Ben by BAM_magic

Coca-Cola bottle caps that vanish, transpose, and color-change like they’ve had one too many fizzy drinks.

The Unhinged Take: These caps are the Houdinis of the recycling bin. Teach a kid to vanish a cap and you’ll either create a magician or a very confused parent. Either way, it’s a win.

Details here → Fickle Caps by Taiwan Ben

🖋️ Flash Ink Mark by JT Magic by MurphysMagicSupplies

A gimmick that makes predictions poof into existence on playing cards. It’s like a tattoo artist with a sense of humor.

The Unhinged Take: If you’ve ever wanted to write a wrong answer just to flip it into the right one, this is your ticket. The “tension before the reveal” trick works better than a Netflix cliffhanger.

Details here → Flash Ink Mark by JT Magic

📦 Carny Billet Box by Chris Mallon by AlakazamMagicUK

A 1940s-style box for Q&A mentalism, aged to look like it’s been smuggled out of a time machine.

The Unhinged Take: This box could make a tax return form feel mysterious. With routines from Peter Turner and a backstory involving carnivals, it’s less “magic prop” and more “antique haunted chest.”

Details here → Carny Billet Box by Chris Mallon

🪑 Chris North’s Desert Island Tricks by AlakazamMagicUK

A 77-year-old legend lists his desert island illusions, including a Zigzag Lady and a buzz saw. Also: Life advice like “ignore criticism” (solid).

The Unhinged Take: Hearing a magician list his wife as a “desert island essential” next to escapology gear is the wholesome chaos we need. Pro tip: Always pack a fireproof suit if sailing with Chris.

Details here → Chris North’s Desert Island Tricks

🧠 Mind Reading Kings by Craig Petty by magic-tv

Promo for Petty’s mentalism course on The Netrix. Spoiler: It’s not about reading minds, it’s about controlling them.

The Unhinged Take: If Craig Petty’s mind-reading was any smoother, he’d be a hypnotist. The video’s a taster menu for magicians craving a full-course meal of deception.

Details here → Mind Reading Kings by Craig Petty

🃏 Psychological Choice - 1 Minute Card Trick by AMillionCardTricks

A beginner-friendly card trick relying on misdirection. It’s over before your nan finishes her biscuit.

The Unhinged Take: The “psychological” bit probably means you convince the spectator they chose wrong. Works best with a cheeky grin and a fast shuffle.

Details here → Psychological Choice

🍻 I have £75 and need tricks for the PUB by AlakazamMagicUK

Two pub-friendly acts using organic props like Sharpies and sponges. No capes, just pints.

The Unhinged Take: If your magic can survive a rowdy pub crowd, it’s ready for anything. Pro tip: Pair “Instant Paper to Money” with a joke about your overdraft.

Details here → £75 Pub Trick Showcase

🎩 Alakazam Review Show Ep 44 by AlakazamMagicUK

Three tricks reviewed: Your Round (pub-themed), Instant Paper to Money, and Unexpected Delivery. All tested for “will-this-get-me-a-free-pint” potential.

The Unhinged Take: If you’ve ever wondered how to turn paper into a £20 note mid-convo, wonder no more. Just don’t try this at an actual bank.

Details here → Alakazam Review Show Ep 44

Farewell

A magician never reveals their secrets… but here’s a freebie: The most magical thing in your pocket right now? Your phone. Use it to text a friend “I’ll saw you in half later” and watch their face.

Until next time, keep the cards close and the patter closer.

— Sleightly Unhinged

P.S. If you see Alex Kirk’s boat Colin, ask him if he’s got a spare dressing gown.