It’s 9:00 on a Saturday—time for the Monster Magic Show! Now let’s dive in.
Diget Spinner by Tim Star and John Stahl (£38.50)
Not exactly magic, more like a fidget spinner for grown-ups. Spin a card, credit card, or even your phone endlessly on your finger. The gimmick is tiny, clever, and comes with a centering tool. Tutorial is 40 minutes, plenty to master the knack. Addictive, fun, versatile, but pricey for what is essentially a “fake skill.”
https://monstermagic.co.uk/products/diget-spinner-by-tim-star-and-johan-stahl
Blow Hard by Ryan Plunkett (£51.50)
A comedy stage piece: float a ball with a pipe, it drops as a heavy steel ball, then cracks open into an egg. Big laughs, great shock moment, and a strong magical payoff. Easy to do, well thought-out, and beautifully packaged. Only downside: needs a glass/hat for the final load. Otherwise, gold.
https://monstermagic.co.uk/products/blow-hard-by-ryan-plunkett
Max Shot by Sinbad Max (£64.99)
Produce a shot glass of whiskey from a napkin—filled to the brim! Comes with superb props (including a realistic silicone glass), detailed tutorials, and bonus routines. Versatile for productions, vanishes, and even casual bar magic. Everything screams quality. A little practice needed, but hard to beat for impact.
https://monstermagic.co.uk/products/max-shot-by-sinbad-max
Optix Pro by Tobias Dostal and Henry Harrius (£79.99)
Borrow a phone, vanish it, then reveal they’ve been filming the vanish on their own phone. The upgraded gimmick has USB-C charging, better battery, and multiple setups (Henry’s version leaves you totally clean). Comes with everything you need, clear teaching, and strong audience reactions. Needs a jacket for the reel version, but overall, brilliant.
https://monstermagic.co.uk/products/optix-pro-by-tobias-dostal-and-henry-harrius
Sharpen by Alain Vachon (£43.50)
A Sharpie cap changes colour back and forth. Simple, easy, and very fooling. The gimmick is clever but the tutorial is bare-bones, just a quick silent demo. Huge potential for creative routines, but you’ll need to build your own. Great prop, disappointing teaching.
https://monstermagic.co.uk/products/the-sharpen-by-alain-vachon
Until next week, grab some magic and have fun with the best hobby in the world!