SleightfulThe Saturday Show May 3rd - www.MonsterMagic.co.uk
Alex Kirk hosts an engaging episode of The Monster Magic Saturday Show, offering his honest and enthusiastic reviews of four magic products. He highlights CupCake 2.0 Plus for its versatility and portability, though he notes a desire for more routine ideas in the tutorial. Instrumental earns high praise as a standout mentalism trick, with Kirk calling it potentially one of the best of the year. The Noble One is commended for its story-driven ambitious card routine and props, despite some feedback on the card handling section. Quimera Box is recognized for its innovative approach to coin vanishes, though it requires a close-up mat and practice. Kirk provides performance tips for each product, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and preparation. His final thoughts celebrate the joy of magic, encouraging viewers to explore these products and enjoy the art.
Tricks mentioned
Key points
CupCake 2.0 Plus is a versatile chop cup and coin slot box hybrid, praised for its portability but noted for lacking routine ideas in the tutorial.
Instrumental is a music-based mentalism trick that allows a participant’s chosen song to play on Spotify or YouTube, hailed as one of the tricks of the year.
The Noble One is a story-driven ambitious card routine with medieval-style props, though the card handling could be more detailed.
Quimera Box is a lidless Boston box variation for coin vanishes, requiring a close-up mat and technical practice.
Performance tips include pairing CupCake 2.0 Plus with Strolling Chop Cup routines, using karaoke cards as a game for Instrumental, and leaning into storytelling for The Noble One.