SleightfulThe Saturday Show October 19th - www.MonsterMagic.co.uk
Alex Kirk hosts a vibrant episode of The Monster Magic Saturday Show, blending humor with insightful reviews of new magic products. He explores the quirky Pop Stickle, a fun sight gag with replaceable sticks and authentic scents, ideal for walk-around or stage shows. The Copy That packet trick offers a self-working routine with a royal flush finale, though Kirk questions its value for the price. Scotch & Whiskey impresses with its craftsmanship and everyday carry design, despite a slight detectability issue. Free Thought stands out as a multi-phase mentalism routine, though Kirk suggests tweaks for smoother audience engagement. Throughout, Kirk's honest, performance-focused insights make this a must-watch for magicians considering new additions to their repertoire.
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Key points
Pop Stickle comes in two flavors with a replaceable stick and includes a 20-minute interview with Pop Haydn.
Copy That is a do-as-I-do packet trick ending with a royal flush reveal, noted for its self-working nature but questioned for its price.
Scotch & Whiskey is a key-based version of the classic Scotch & Soda coin trick, praised for craftsmanship but noted for slight detectability.
Free Thought is a multi-phase mentalism card routine blending mind reading, magic, and mentalism, with suggestions for smoother audience engagement.
Kirk emphasizes pacing for Pop Stickle, a cleaner reveal for Copy That, everyday carry for Scotch & Whiskey, and reworking the premise for Free Thought.