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REVIEW: "B&T Bundle" by Byron Leung and Takumi Takahashi

1/11/2018

Are you looking for some awesome sleight of hand moves, techniques, or ideas to add to your material? Are you a move monkey who loves a good challenge? Then this may be the download for you! This week Michael O'Brien discusses the pros and cons of the "P&T Bundle" by Byron Leung and Takumi Takahashi!

REVIEW: "InstaGrab" by Patrick Kun

12/17/2017

Imagine being able to have a spectator name any card and then visually remove that thought of card from their own BORROWED PHONE! This week, Michael O'Brien takes a look at "InstaGrab" by Patrick Kun. Find out why Michael has decided to add this incredible and practical piece of magic to his own working material!

REVIEW: "Phone Vanish" by Blake Vogt & Dan White

6/18/2017

"Phone Vanish" is ALREADY making a name for itself as potential "TRICK OF THE YEAR!" The funny thing about it, it is SO EASY to perform! The misdirection and motivation involved is top tier and the best part is there are NO GIMMICKS, SET UP, OR SPECIAL PHONES required. Just good ol' fashioned sleight of hand and ANY phone! This week, lets find out if "Phone Vanish" passes Michael's magic product review!

REVIEW: "B.C. Shuffle" by Jeremy Griffith

5/11/2017

The "Overhand Shuffle" is perhaps one of the most common ways to mix up a deck of cards. What if I told you that someone came up with a clever way to control a card using this shuffle? Multiple Cards? Maintain the entire stock??? This week we take a look at the "B.C. Shuffle" by Jeremy Griffith!

REVIEW: "Cap" by Byron Leung

4/27/2017

Are you looking for the perfect piece of magic that you can carry around in your pocket 24/7!?! Then "Cap" is the effect for you! Organic and practical magic using an everyday object you already have at home! This week, we discover why Michael O'Brien recommends this brilliant piece of magic!

REVIEW: "Cohesive" by Kevin Li

4/14/2017

Are you looking for one of the most visual and impressive IN-YOUR-FACE effects on the market? Then Cohesive is the trick for you! Super organic and can even be performed in the spectator's hands! This week let us find out what Michael O'Brien thinks of Kevin Li's COHESIVE!

REVIEW: Richard Ribuffo's Perfect Practice System!

4/3/2017

Are you having a hard time learning or practicing certain sleights? Richard Ribuffo has come up with a really clever system that will help you practice your magic! This week, Michael O'Brien will go over everything on the DVD and explain why he thinks this is the best way to practice!

REVIEW: "Ninja Plus" by Matthew Garrett

3/30/2017

Are you tired of people asking if they can examine the rings during your "Ninja Rings" performance? Well do I have a solution for you! This is perhaps one of the cleanest and most organic linking ring routines I have ever seen! I am speaking of course about "Ninja+" by Matthew Garrett! Join Michael O'Brien as he talks about one of his favorite pieces of magic and gives us a little insight on the best ring routine on the market today!

REVIEW: "Sharp This" by David Bonfadini

3/23/2017

The Magic Crasher, David Bonfadini wants to help you prank your friends with this awesome magic effect called "Sharp This!" Sharp This is a fun and easy way to write on any surface with a Sharpie marker, then instantly wipe that mark away! Michael O'Brien gives his input on what you can expect from this awesome piece of magic!