Sleightly Unhinged's Review - 24/09/2025

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👋 Ahoy, fellow conjurers and purveyors of the impossible!
Let’s dive into this week’s magical mishmash. Spoiler: Penn & Teller are gatecrashing The Magic Circle, and someone’s making bottle caps clink like they’ve had one too many. Buckle up.

TL;DR

This week: Penn & Teller’s shocker appearance at The Magic Circle, a $400 giveaway for trick-hungry magicians, a bottle cap that defies physics (with sound effects!), and a review of a “CGI glitch” bill trick that’ll make your audience question reality. Plus, decks, gadgets, and a riddle to baffle your mates.

Videos Reviewed

🎩 The $400 Magic Giveaway! (itsallthingsmagic)

A live stream where magicians gather like moths to a flame, hoping to win enough loot to fund their next card-crime spree. The host yells “WIN!” a lot, and somehow, it’s both a tutorial and a lottery.
The Unhinged Take: If you’re feeling lucky, lad, this is your chance. Free magic? Blimey. Just don’t spend the $400 on a life-sized cardboard cutout of David Copperfield. That’s what eBay’s for.
Details here → Amazing Magic Tricks + $400 Giveaway!

🎩 The Clink (Cap in Bottle) by Iarvel & Wonder House (itsallthingsmagic)

A cold beer, a tap on the neck, and—clink!—the cap’s inside the bottle. No, the punters aren’t drunk. It’s just magic.
The Unhinged Take: This is the kind of trick that’ll make your mates think you’ve been sneaking into pubs since you were five. Bonus: No sleight of hand needed. Just tap it like you’re hailing a cab and watch jaws drop.
Details here → The Clink (Cap in Bottle)

🎩 Penn & Teller In The Magic Circle?! (magic-tv)

Craig Petty spills the tea: Penn & Teller, the rebels of magic, are joining the establishment. Also: Richard Young rants about YouTube spoilers, and David Copperfield launches a podcast. Yawn.
The Unhinged Take: Penn & Teller joining The Magic Circle is like a pirate joining the navy. Brilliant chaos ahead. Now, where’s Copperfield’s podcast? I need to hear him whisper, “It’s… magic.”
Details here → Penn & Teller In The Magic Circle?!

🎩 Unbent by Jason Palter (MurphysMagicSupplies)

A signed bill bends like a yoga instructor, then snaps back. The gimmick’s blue, which is either a fashion statement or a cry for help.
The Unhinged Take: If you’ve ever wanted to make money literally bend to your will, this is your moment. Just don’t try it with a Monopoly note. The tutorial’s solid, but the blue gimmick screams, “I’m hiding something!”
Details here → CGI in IRL! | Unbent by Jason Palter

🎩 The Colorful Box by Didier Clement (magicorthodoxy)

A box that changes color? Or maybe it’s a TARDIS for playing cards? The review’s vague, but Clement’s name is gold.
The Unhinged Take: If this box doesn’t make your audience go “ooh,” I’ll eat my hat. Probably comes with a warranty for spontaneous color changes. Wink.
Details here → Magic Review - The Colorful Box

🎩 Bicycle Black and Silver Metalluxe (Thecardists)

Fancy cards with a metallic sheen. Perfect for magicians who want to feel like Bond. James Bond.
The Unhinged Take: They’re shiny. They’re pricy. They’ll make your cardistry look like a Bond intro. But if you drop them down a drain, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Details here → Bicycle Black and Silver Metalluxe

🎩 EverythingMagicPro September Unboxing

Books, holsters, gimmicked Sharpies—oh my! The host’s excitement could power a small city.
The Unhinged Take: If you’re a magpie for gadgets, this unboxing’s your treasure trove. The Practice Playbook? Genius. Now, where’s my 3D-printed deck stand? Demands.
Details here → EverythingMagicPro September Magic Unboxing

🎩 Dual-Deck Holder by Geek John & JT Magic (SaturnMagicShop)

Two decks, one holster. For magicians who can’t commit to a single pack.
The Unhinged Take: Finally, a gadget to stop you fumbling like a toddler with Legos. Now, if only it could stop me losing my keys.
Details here → Dual-Deck Holder

🎩 Pass To Pass (Blue) by Marco Markiewicz (SaturnMagicShop)

The classic “pass” sleight, now with more blue. Because nothing says “mystery” like a cerulean flourish.
The Unhinged Take: If you’ve ever struggled with the pass, this might be your savior. Or it’s just a gimmick with a paint job. Wink.
Details here → Pass To Pass (Blue)

🎩 Atlantis Playing Cards by ARK (SaturnMagicShop)

Fancy decks inspired by a sunken city. Great for magicians who want to channel Poseidon.
The Unhinged Take: They look posh. But unless Atlantis had a casino, I’m not sure why these exist. Still, shiny things = happy punters.
Details here → Atlantis Playing Cards

Farewell

A quick tip: Never repeat a trick. Unless you’re broke and desperate. In that case, do it again. But with flair. Also, did you know magicians used to carry “pocket assistants” (tiny helpers) in the 1800s? I’d settle for a pocket-sized vanishing coin.

Until next time, keep the magic alive—and the gimmicks hidden.

Sleightly Unhinged
“The only thing a magician should reveal is their next trick.”