Greetings, Fellow Conjurers!

Ah, the weekend’s upon us, and what better way to spend it than diving into a steaming pile of magic videos? Buckle up, because we’re about to wade through a swamp of cardistry, ethics, and gimmicks that’ll make your head spin faster than a Charlier Cut. Let’s crack on.

TL;DR

• Gimmicks galore: Pin by Flat Base and Chrono Card promise clean, visual miracles without breaking a sweat.
• Ethics in magic: Zabrecky drops wisdom on stealing material and staying authentic.
• Beginner-friendly tutorials: Cardistry cuts and a shuffle trick that’ll fool the pants off your nan.
• Sleight ≠ always right: Sometimes, gimmicks and psychology do the job better.
• Magic TV: A streaming service for magicians? Blimey, it’s the future.

Videos Reviewed

🃏 Pin by Flat Base - BAM_magic

This little gadget from TCC Magic lets you pluck a spectator’s card from the deck’s center like you’ve got X-ray fingers. The gimmicks are so easy to use, even a rookie could pull it off—though you’ll still look like a pro.

The Unhinged Take:
If you’ve ever fumbled a classic card control, this is your knight in shining plastic. It’s like cheating, but with style. Just don’t tell the purists.

Details here → Pin by Flat Base - Review

🎭 Zabrecky on Creativity & Ethics - penguinmagicshop

Rob Zabrecky spills the tea on building a killer persona (dark humor + theatricality) and why stealing magic routines is a one-way ticket to being blacklisted at the Magic Castle.

The Unhinged Take:
Zabrecky’s the kind of bloke who’d make a séance feel like a night at the opera. His ethics rant? A wake-up call for magicians who think “inspiration” is a free pass to plagiarize.

Details here → Zabrecky - The Unholy Three, Creativity, and Ethics In Magic

🌀 Predict ANYTHING! (Tutorial) - SeanDevine

A mentalism hack that lets you predict anything—numbers, words, your neighbor’s secret crush. The method’s vague, but it’s likely a swami gimmick or dual reality trick.

The Unhinged Take:
If you’ve ever wanted to fake psychic powers without learning 12-step forces, this is your golden ticket. Just don’t blame me when your audience thinks you’re actually haunted.

Details here → Predict ANYTHING! (Tutorial)

🎩 Picking Pockets by Iain Moran - BigBlindMedia

Zen Magic’s latest drop includes 10 routines, including a jaw-dropper where signed aces vanish and reappear in your actual pockets. It’s like David Blaine teamed up with a tailor.

The Unhinged Take:
This isn’t just magic—it’s a masterclass in “how did he even?” The pocket switch alone is worth the price of admission. Bring a stiff drink and a notepad.

Details here → Picking Pockets Performance from Zen Magic with Iain Moran

⏳ Chrono Card by Mickael Chatelain - MurphysMagicSupplies

A signed card rises from the middle of the deck to the top—no sleight, no gimmicks, just “how?!” It’s the ambitious card routine that’ll make you question reality.

The Unhinged Take:
Chatelain’s selling it as “self-working,” which either means genius or witchcraft. Either way, I’ll take two packs and a demo video.

Details here → Chrono Card by Mickael Chatelain

✂️ Beginner Cardistry Tutorial - CardMechanic

Learn the Charlier Cut, Thumb Fan, and Swing Cut—moves so smooth they’ll make your deck feel like a feather.

The Unhinged Take:
Cardistry’s the magical equivalent of jazz hands. Practice slowly, or risk flinging cards into the void.

Details here → Beginner Cardistry // Tutorial

🃏 SHUFFLE! Card Trick - AMillionCardTricks

A beginner-friendly shuffle trick with a color-change twist. Perfect for kids’ parties or sober uncles.

The Unhinged Take:
It’s like a rainbow exploded in a card box. Simple, bold, and guaranteed to make your audience gasp—or at least stop scrolling on their phones.

Details here → SHUFFLE! - Card Trick Tutorial #magic #tricks #tutorial

🔥 Firefly by Titanus Magic - RealMagicReview

Steve Faulkner’s review of a mystery product. Spoiler: It’s probably shiny and slightly cursed.

The Unhinged Take:
Steve’s the kind of bloke who’d review a toaster and make it sound like a life-changing artifact. Trust him—he’s got more integrity than a pirate with one leg.

Details here → Firefly by Titanus Magic Review.

📺 Magic TV Promo - magic-tv

A streaming service with Craig Petty hosting reviews, tricks, and “Honest Trailers.” It’s like Netflix, but for magicians who’ve run out of excuses to buy more decks.

The Unhinged Take:
If you’ve ever wanted to binge-watch card tricks at 3 AM, this is your new addiction. Just don’t forget to tip your internet magician.

Details here → A Site Fit For A Pro | The Jess-umentary

🙋 When Sleight of Hand Fails - MurphysMagicSupplies

A theory video arguing that sometimes, gimmicks > fancy fingerwork. Radical, I know.

The Unhinged Take:
Sleight of hand’s great—until you’re performing for a crowd of toddlers or a pub quiz team. Sometimes, you’ve got to cheat smarter, not harder.

Details here → When sleight of hand doesn’t cut it 💡

Other Videos I Didn’t Have Space For

• Open Minded by Eric Stevens - Magic Review
• June 19, 2025
• A Mentalist's Secret to Negotiating Price, with Oz Pearlman
• Ladanye, Oz on Rogan, Willman and listeners questions - 108.9 Trapdoor Radio
• 3 Easy One-Handed Cuts You Should Learn (Cardistry Beginner Tutorial)
• Magic Review - Swing by Michael Rangel

Farewell

A quick shower thought: The best magic isn’t about the trick—it’s about the story. Whether you’re using a gimmick or a sleight, if you can’t sell the moment, you’re just a bloke with a deck of cards. Now go practice.

Sleightly Unhinged
“I put the ‘hex’ in ‘complex’”