Welcome to the intriguing world of illusion and sleight of hand—this blog is for magicians who are tired of getting burned by over-hyped tricks that turn out to be nothing more than repackaged string and bubblegum.
Our goal is simple: help you spot the difference between genuinely practical, performance-ready magic and gimmicks that waste your time and money. When necessary, we’ll reference the Penn & Teller: Fool Us Code to discuss methods responsibly and keep secrets out of the hands of common laymen.
Magic isn’t just about the “secret.” It’s about the skill, presentation, and deception that create real awe and wonder. The right trick in the right hands elevates your act—while the wrong purchase just leaves you with, you guessed it, string and bubblegum.
In summary:
Learn to recognize quality tricks vs. over-hyped gimmicks
Avoid wasting money on ill-conceived “miracles”
Understand that strong magic comes from performance, not hype
Use discernment when building your repertoire
Refine your work to captivate audiences more effectively
And if you’re one of the sad sack magicians who constantly insists, “it’s all about the secret,” understand this: that mindset makes you part of the problem—right alongside the so-called “creators.” It’s due to people like you that others don’t call out the people who are often doing little more than directly stealing.
If you want to know more about us, check out Our Mission.
Stay tuned for some scathing reviews.