Sleightly Unhinged's Review - 29/07/2025

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Greeting

Alright, you lot—grab a pint and settle in. It’s time for another edition of Sleightly Unhinged’s Magical Musings, where we dissect the latest in magic with the finesse of a drunk hedgehog and the precision of a Swiss watch. Let’s dive in.

TL;DR

This week: A six-sided shell that’s built different, Victor Sanz’s floating cards, Lance Burton’s life advice, and Craig Petty’s five secrets to not being rubbish. Plus, a warehouse mystery, a sandwich trick, and a deck holder that’ll keep your cards tucked in.

Videos Reviewed

🎩 Ultimate RD Shell by Usui Takamiz & Henry Harrius

This is the Batmobile of shell gimmicks—foldable, six-sided, and with a locking mechanism that screams “I’m not here to play games.” Bundled with freebies like paper bags (for when you need to carry your shame) and a CIB Cube Shell (whatever that is). If you’re into cube magic that’s invisible and versatile, this might be your new best mate.

The Unhinged Take:
A gimmick that’s basically a Transformer in disguise. The “built-in locking mechanism” sounds like something Q would design for Bond. If you’ve got deep enough pockets and a need to impress fellow magicians who say things like “Oh, that’s clever,” this is for you.

Details here → Ultimate RD Shell

🎩 Omni Air by Victor Sanz (Penguin Magic)

Victor Sanz takes the classic Omni Deck and slaps it with a feather duster. Floating cards, levitation—basically magic for people who think gravity’s a bit much. Penguin Magic’s selling it, so expect polished production and a price tag that’ll make your wallet weep.

The Unhinged Take:
If you’ve ever wanted to make cards float without looking like you’re fumbling for your keys, this might be your golden ticket. Victor’s got the charm of a used car salesman and the skill of a wizard. Just don’t try this on a windy day.

Details here → Omni Air

🎩 The Four Seasons by Gustavo Sereno & Gee Magic

Two magicians, one trick, four seasons. Sounds like a metaphor for a messy breakup, but it’s probably a card routine with a thematic structure. Saturn Magic’s selling it, so it’s polished, but you’ll need to buy it to see if it’s autumn leaves or just a pile of manure.

The Unhinged Take:
If you like your magic with a side of pretentiousness, this collaboration’s for you. “The Four Seasons” probably involves a lot of color changes and people saying “Ah, symbolism!” in hushed tones.

Details here → The Four Seasons

🎩 5 Secrets Magicians Use (Craig Petty’s 5x5)

Craig Petty’s giving you five tips to stop being a hack. Pacing, scripting, physicality—basically the basics. But coming from him, it’s like getting life advice from Gandalf.

The Unhinged Take:
If you’re still fumbling your patter or moving like a robot with arthritis, Craig’s here to school you. His “5x5” series is like a crash course in not embarrassing yourself in front of an audience.

Details here → 5 Secrets

🎩 Lance Burton on Failure

Lance Burton says failure’s good. Shocking. The man’s been dropping coins since the ’80s and now he’s telling us it’s character-building. Bold strategy for a guy who once made a tiger vanish.

The Unhinged Take:
Hearing a legend say “Oops, I dropped the card” is like hearing Einstein admit he failed math. But he’s right—mistakes humanize you. Unless you’re performing for toddlers. Then it’s just chaos.

Details here → Failure’s a Good Thing

🎩 Andi’s Warehouse Project

Andi’s been in a warehouse for three years. Either he’s the villain in a Bond film or he’s built a time machine. The video teases a “significant release,” which in magic terms means “buy this or die curious.”

The Unhinged Take:
If Andi’s been hiding in a warehouse, he’s either crafting a masterpiece or baking sourdough. Given his track record, I’m betting on the former. Stay tuned, or don’t. Your FOMO’s on you.

Details here → Andi’s Warehouse

🎩 Open Predictions by Pigcake & Peter Turner

Sebastian Tocamo reviews a mentalism trick that’s all about predictions. Is it original? Practical? Impactful? He won’t say. Sneaky blighter.

The Unhinged Take:
If you’re into mentalism, this review’s a must. If not, it’s just a guy talking about how he predicted you’d stop reading this sentence.

Details here → Open Predictions

🎩 IMPRESS at ANY Party!

A trick so good it’ll make your Aunt Brenda faint. It’s social magic for the “I’m not a magician, I just do this for fun” crowd.

The Unhinged Take:
If you’ve ever needed to win over a room of drunk strangers, this trick’s your new best friend. Just don’t blame me when they ask for an encore.

Details here → IMPRESS at ANY Party

🎩 The Magic Spell (Color Change Tutorial)

A beginner-friendly color change. It’s like training wheels for magicians, but with hashtags like #colorchange and #cardcontrol.

The Unhinged Take:
Simple, visual, and perfect for kids’ parties. Just don’t try it on a date unless you’re into awkward silences.

Details here → The Magic Spell

🎩 B.H. Bill Production 2.0

Juan Pablo makes money appear from nowhere. No, really. He’s got a gimmick that’s angle-friendly and pocket-sized. Capitalism, baby!

The Unhinged Take:
If you’ve ever wanted to pay for dinner with magic, this is your trick. Just don’t use it on a first date unless you’re trying to get rid of them.

Details here → B.H. Bill Production

Farewell

A quick shower thought: Lance Burton’s right about failure. The best magicians are the ones who’ve botched a trick, laughed it off, and made the audience love them for it. Also, never trust a man with a warehouse.

Sign off

Until next time, keep your gimmicks hidden and your patter tighter than a duck’s bum.
Sleightly Unhinged