A picture paints a thousand possibilities | October 2
This week's episode of "What's New This Week?" from Murphy's Magic is a fast-paced overview of recent magic releases, news, and community highlights, presented by host Beau Creer. The video adopts a lively and enthusiastic tone, aiming to keep magicians informed about the latest developments in the industry. Beau emphasizes supporting the magic community and providing accessible learning resources, particularly for newer magicians. The episode begins with a "Question Time" segment where Beau answers questions from the YouTube community. He highlights Murphy's Magic's resource for finding local magic shops and promotes "Saturday Sorcery," a series of free tutorial videos aimed at supporting magicians of all levels. Beau also encourages viewers to submit requests for full performance videos, showcasing a commitment to audience interaction. The segment concludes with a playful reveal of the previous week's codeword (“Barbie”), emphasizing the importance of engagement for prize giveaways. A significant portion of the video is dedicated to showcasing newly released magic products, including the Double Kill Hanky by Amor Magic, Flash Fish Production by LT Magic, Out for Dinner by GRUM Handcrafted, Child's Play by Julio Montoro, and MISTER DANGER 2023 by Tenyo Magic. The episode also covers recent news in the magic world, including Michael Omar's tutorial on "Card on Ceiling" and Eric Ross's performances of "Instinct" and "Blockhead." A review segment features David from Magic Orthodoxy discussing Sven Kards, praising its self-working nature and potential for creative routines. Murphy's Magic spotlights Monster Magic, run by Alex Kirk, praising their honest reviews and commitment to the magic community. The episode also features a performance by Sonia Bonito, showcasing her artistry and encouraging viewers to submit their own performances for potential features. The video highlights the Monster Cereals Count Chocula™ Playing Cards and the Touch Deck (Red) by Mickael Chatelain as notable deck releases. Download highlights include Dead Reckoning on Steroids by an unnamed magician, Variant by Agustin, and In A Pinch by Peter Turner and Pigcake. The episode teases upcoming releases, including "On the Shoulders of Giants" by Peter Turner and "Penthal" by Kiko Pastur & Invisible Compass. Beau also promotes Murphy's Magic's membership program, offering exclusive tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, and recognition in videos. The video concludes with a reminder to comment for a chance to win a prize and a call to action to join the Facebook sneak peek group.
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Key points
New magic releases are showcased.
Upcoming releases are teased.
Dealer and Artist of the Week are highlighted.
Reviews of new products are provided.
Community engagement is encouraged through comments and prize giveaways.
Question Time segment addresses viewer inquiries.
Resources for magicians of all levels are promoted.