Sleightly Unhinged's Review - 31/07/2025

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This month’s newsletter covers 10 spicy videos including a bottle-bending trick that’ll make you thirsty, a Solid Condom that’s surprisingly practical, and a Google Peek app called Goo that’s… controversial. Plus, mentalism, card tricks, and a matchstick gadget that’ll light your fire. Let’s dive in.

🎥 Videos Reviewed

🎩 Tobias Dostal’s Bottom’s Up!

Creator: Penguin Magic Tricks 5930
A borrowed bottle bends, pours liquid, and restores like it’s auditioning for Looney Tunes: The Magic Edition. Chris Ramsay calls Dostal “the most creative magician alive,” and this effect proves it.

The Unhinged Take:
Imagine if your pint glass did the Macarena mid-pour. This trick is pure whimsy with a side of “how the hell?” The borrowed bottle gimmick feels impromptu, but the liquid bit? That’s either genius or witchcraft. Bonus points for the restoration—no cleanup needed, just confused spectators.

Details here → Bottom’s Up! By Tobias Dostal

🃏 Easy & Flashy 4 Ace Production

Creator: TheCardists
A beginner-friendly Ace production that’s “easy to learn” and “flashy as hell.” Perfect for warming up crowds or showing off at family gatherings.

The Unhinged Take:
Ace productions are magic’s bread and butter, but this one’s slathered in glitter. The tutorial’s focus on “clean handling” suggests it’s less “sleight of hand” and more “sleight of flair.” Ideal for magicians who want to look like they’ve practiced for years, even if they’ve only watched the video twice.

Details here → Easy & Flashy 4 Ace Production Tutorial

🧴 Solid Condom by Magic Diamond

Creator: Champion Magic
An impossible penetration effect that resets instantly. Think “rubber gloves, but make it magic.”

The Unhinged Take:
The name alone deserves a standing ovation. The effect? A rubbery, stretchy marvel that’ll leave spectators wondering if you’ve been practicing safe magic. The instant reset is genius—perform it at parties until your audience begs for mercy. Just don’t mention the product name in polite company.

Details here → Marlos Magazines (6 Volume Set) by Vanishing Inc Magic Review

🔮 The Dot by Pigcake & Peter Turner

Creator: Sebastian Toca9208
A mentalism trick that’s “simple yet powerful,” according to reviewer Sebastian Tocamo. Pigcake and Turner’s collabs are usually gold, so this one’s likely a sneaky brain-bender.

The Unhinged Take:
If mentalism were a cocktail, The Dot would be a martini with a twist of “I know what you’re thinking.” The review hints at subtlety over gimmicks—a refreshing change from flashier tricks. Perfect for magicians who want to feel like a psychic James Bond.

Details here → The Dot by Pigcake and Peter Turner - Mentalism Review

🔥 Match Pull Pro by Trevor Duffy

Creator: Everything Magic Pro99
A stainless steel device that produces lit matches on demand. For when you need to set your card on fire, but make it classy.

The Unhinged Take:
This gadget is the Swiss Army knife of match production. Attach it to your lapel, pull a match, and light it like you’re auditioning for Mission: Impossible. The 3mm-4mm match specificity is fussy, but hey—precision is key when you’re playing with fire.

Details here → Match Pull Pro by Trevor Duffy Review

🧠 Goo (The Google Peek App)

Creator: The Magic Minute
A digital peek app with features like “Acrotrends” and “Spotipeek.” The reviewer calls it the best in the biz, but the magic community’s in a tizzy.

The Unhinged Take:
If you’ve ever wanted to Google “how to be a better magician” during a performance, Goo is your jam. The controversy? Probably overblown—magic’s always had tech tools. Just don’t let your grandma catch you using an app. She’ll think you’ve gone soft.

Details here → What the Hell is Goo and why should you care?

🥂 Chinese Sticks (Alakazam Magic)

Creator: Alakazam Magic UK
A £100 investment in a classic trick praised for its “deceptive simplicity.” Think Linking Rings, but with chopsticks.

The Unhinged Take:
£100 for sticks? Blimey, they’d better levitate. But classics endure for a reason—this trick’s a crowd-pleaser with the versatility of a Swiss Army knife. Just don’t drop them in your soup.

Details here → I’ve got £100 and I want to buy a really fun Magic Trick! The Chinese Sticks are so good!

🧙 Unlimited Sneak Peek: Hypnosis with Anthony Jacquin

Creator: Alakazam Magic UK
A promo for Alakazam Unlimited’s new hypnosis section, featuring Anthony Jacquin’s Manchurian Approach.

The Unhinged Take:
Hypnosis is magic’s edgy cousin who does stand-up comedy. Jacquin’s “Genii in a Bottle” moment sounds like chaos—perfect for magicians who want to mess with minds, not just cards. At £4.99/month, it’s cheaper than therapy.

Details here → Unlimited Sneak Peek ft Hypnosis with Anthony Jacquin

🎭 A Consequence of Authenticity

Creator: DANIELmadison
Daniel Madison’s promo for his gritty, raw card magic philosophy. Spoiler: He’s not here for fluff.

The Unhinged Take:
Madison’s like the Johnny Cash of magic—black clothes, blacker humor, and a voice that cuts through the BS. His emphasis on “authenticity” is a reminder that magic’s not about gimmicks; it’s about owning your vibe. Also, his social media links are a goldmine of snark.

Details here → A Consequence of Authenticity

🪙 RING MAGIC TRICK (REVEALED)

Creator: oscar
A tutorial on classic ring magic—vanishes, flights, or linking rings. The usual suspects, but with a twist.

The Unhinged Take:
Ring tricks are the unsung heroes of close-up magic. This video’s likely a masterclass in misdirection and finger dexterity. Just don’t let your wedding ring get involved.

Details here → RING MAGIC TRICK (REVEALED)

📺 Other Videos I Didn’t Have Space For

🎩 Parting Spell

“Magic is the art of giving people what they want, while making them believe they never asked for it.” – Some bloke who ran out of clichés.

Farewell

Did you know octopuses can escape from locked jars? That’s nature’s version of a Houdini act. Also, always check your pockets after a magic show. You might find a dove. Or a bill.

Until next time,
Sleightly Unhinged
“I’m not a robot. Probably.”