Straight Talk Magic reviews

When I first saw this promotional video and superlative ad-copy testimonials, I was very psyched to learn the Force of Will. What a great name too! And then the DVD arrived. Boy was I underwhelmed and disappointed. We all know that this DVD is a variation of the classic force, but I thought I would… Continue Reading Force of Will by Dave Hooper

Before this DVD, I had never heard of Eddie McColl. Now, I am a huge fan and admirer of his unbelievable sleight of hand and great presentation. This DVD presents nine routines, all of which are very impressive and many are magician foolers. I will not mislead you that this is not beginner friendly work.… Continue Reading The Glasgow Connection by Eddie McColl and RSVP Magic

This gaffed deck is a one trick pony, but I will bet on that horse every time. There are very few decks that are worth the pocket space when they allow you to perform only one trick, but this trick, FACT (or Fully Automated Card Trick), is well worth giving up some coveted clothing real… Continue Reading FACT (Fully Automatic Card Trick) by Caleb Wiles and Vanishing Inc.

For $15 you get 36 specially printed business cards. With 12 different reveals you get three of each. They come wrapped in brown paper and tied with a small piece of brown twine. These amazing “appearing” cards have different packs that you can buy. The one that I got is the Prediction Pack, which will… Continue Reading Appearing Business Cards by Sam Gherman (the Prediction Pack)

Big Blind Media really knows how to get the job done. They find the talent, convince them to perform great tricks and divulge the secrets. This DVD is another example of a job well done. George McBride is a great card handler. He knows his stuff and in this project he teaches 17 routines. All… Continue Reading George McBride’s McMiracles With Cards by Big Blind Media

The thing I love about Mark Elsdon’s writing is that I always think it is so damn clever and inspiring. The thing I love about Big Blind Media is that they are allowing us to buy 4 great Elsdon mentalism routines for more than 50% off. In the Mark Elsdon Mega Mentalism eBook Bundle you… Continue Reading The Mark Elsdon Mega Mentalism eBook Bundle @ Big Blind Media

He obviously sold his soul! There is just no way an ordinary man, without the help of the devil, can come up with and present such consistently strong and awesome card magic. He takes from here and there and shakes it up or adds to it and it keeps me hungry for more. Yes people,… Continue Reading Dealing With It – Season 2 by John Bannon and Big Blind Media

This is a funky deck of cards that don’t distinguish colors between the Clubs/Spades and Hearts/Diamonds. All the cards are the same colors; consisting of gray, a pinkish hue and a blueish hue. There are four extra cards, in addition to the 52 you expect. One is a card that pays tribute to the designer,… Continue Reading Subtle Playing Cards by Project Subtle and Cartamundi

What a cool designed deck of cards. Boasting peach, black, beige and white colors these cards stand out among many. The tuck case design is a beige and white 3D maze with the word “DIVISION” printed across the top. Interestingly, his design is not to be found on the card backs or anywhere else! Designed… Continue Reading Division Playing Cards by Danny Weiser and Murphy’s Magic

These Halloween/Horror genre cards feature the deadly black widow spider on the back of each card and of course of the death card, the Ace of Spades. The ad copy sets the mood for these cards as follows: “Its venom is reported to be 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake’s. In humans, Black Widow bites… Continue Reading Black Widow Playing Cards by Justin Froyd