SleightfulHypermnesia, SFX, Barrels & Paradox | Craig & Ryland's Magic Review Show
Craig Petty and his son Ryland host their weekly magic review show, diving into four new products: Hypermnesia, SFX, Barrels, and Paradox. They start with Hypermnesia, a mentalism effect by Marc Kerstein that allows for a clean revelation of a chosen word without pre-show work or forcing, making it ideal for walk-around or parlor settings. Next, SFX is a utility device that produces a convincing snap sound for enhancing routines with auditory cues. Barrels, a classic prop for transposition effects like Cups and Balls, is praised for its quality and versatility in modern adaptations. Finally, Paradox offers a visual card trick where a card reappears impossibly, fooling even experienced magicians. Throughout, Craig and Ryland emphasize practical performance aspects like reset time, audience impact, and presentation, providing honest, performer-focused insights that help magicians evaluate these products for their own acts.
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Key points
Hypermnesia is a mentalism effect that reveals a freely chosen word with no pre-show work or evidence left behind.
SFX is a utility device that creates a snap sound effect for use in magic and mentalism routines.
Barrels is a prop set for transposition effects, noted for high quality and adaptability in performances.
Paradox is a card trick that features an impossible reappearance of a card, designed to deceive even magicians.
The review focuses on practicality, reset time, and audience impact from a performer's perspective.
Craig and Ryland provide honest feedback, highlighting presentation and patter as key to enhancing effects.