Straight Talk Magic reviews

CD Magic 1 is a DVD that teaches you how to manipulate CD’s for a stage show. It is stage manipulation act which instead of using playing cards, you learn how to do a similar act with compact discs or DVD’s. It is a very rare performance art and if you are a performer that… Continue Reading CD Magic Volume 1 by Jordan Gomez

In this review, I will describe what Helix looks like in the promotional video, how it is described in the ad-copy and what it is like in real life. Can you guess where this is going? Helix is not described in the ad-copy with any specificity. It starts with a nonsensical statement “There is an… Continue Reading Helix by Tom Elderfield and Magic Tao

Space Time is a moving hole trick on playing card that is astounding. Tom Elderfield and Murphy’s Magic is responsible for this winner! Basically, a card is selected and the spectator suggests a location for a hole to be punched in the card. The performer then takes a hold puncher and the spectator see him… Continue Reading Space Time by Tom Elderfield and Murphy’s Magic Supplies

Self-Working Handkerchief Magic (SWHM), written by Karl Fulves, is one of many gems in the Dover Publication library. Originally published in 1988, the book has more of an old school feel to it, and that for many, is a very good thing. While handkerchiefs may be less common in everyday life, it is frequently used… Continue Reading Self-Working Handkerchief Magic by Karl Fulves and Dover Publications

Gemstones is Jeff Stone’s follow-up DVD project to his debut DVD, Stone Cold Magic. It could have been named Stone Cold Magic Volume II because like the former project, it has a ton of magic (over an hour and a half), it is all well-taught in a magic lesson format, and contains something for everyone.… Continue Reading Gemstones by Jeff Stone and Stone Cold Magic

Fobulous is Steve Shufton’s unique version of a copper silver transposition, but with top quality leather (or at least it looks like leather) key fobs. With this trick you get two key fobs that each have a different logo on it. One a red heart and the other a black star. The quality of the… Continue Reading Fobulous by Steve Shufton

Big Four Poker is Tom Dobrowolski’s creation based upon a Jim Steinmeyer concept. The DVD is produced by Big Blind Media and it is excellent. Big Four Poker is a routine in which the performer explains that he invented a new poker game with four cards and four player. He produces a rule card entitled… Continue Reading Big Four Poker by Tom Dobrowolski and Big Blind Media

Phil Knoxville’s SCIN (Signed Card in Nose) is marketed by Magic Tao. It is a project that teaches how to visibly and actually remove a card from the performer’s nostril. It sounds gross. It is gross. It is not for most performers. With SCIN, you get an hour and eleven minute DVD along with two… Continue Reading SCIN (Signed Card in Nose) by Phil Knoxville and Magic Tao

Jeff Stone starts off his jammed packed lecture with two tricks. First, the vanishing thumb tip and Visa 2.0. He explains the method to vanish the thumb tip and applies it to other uses including switching and ditching since you likely will not be revealing a thumb tip so you can vanish it. He suggests… Continue Reading Penguin Live with Jeff Stone

Double Cross is a must have for any table hopper or close-up performer. This simple routine is devastating to any audience. In Double Cross you have the spectator make a fist and hold it closed. You then draw a small X on your hand with a Sharpie marker and close your fist. The presentation is… Continue Reading Mark Southworth’s Double Cross by MagicSmith