The Big Blind Friday Ep. 70

Your weekly dose of magic from around the world, from BBM

Hey Owen,

There's a new Tv Show for magicians around the block, one of the best goal celebrations you will see this year and more things that Biz has discovered while scavenging through the web!

It's Big Blind Friday, the weekly newsletter packed with magic gems from around the world. This month will be a more relaxed one on our side as we are preparing some really great project for all of you starting with April. Stay tuned!

🎙️ 1. This is what great magic acts look like

An article that points out what is wrong with magic as an art form, people's perception over it and how this can improve.

Really an eye-opener. I love magic essays like this one, especially when they come from the outside of the magic world.

Do you agree with this point of view?

🎮 2. Goal Celebration Card Trick

Do you watch soccer (football outside of USA). Well, I don't watch live matches, but I love playing FIFA (FC, now) and watching match highlights.

I stumbled upon this goal celebration from football player Akram Afif. Honestly, I never thought I would see anyone celebrate like this.

This made my morning

🪄 3. NEW MAGIC TV SHOW: The Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman

"With his team of twisted professionals, Justin executes brain-bending experiences to help everyday folks blow people's minds and settle old scores."

Punk'd + Magic Tricks. Meet your new Netflix magic show which will air on the 1st of April.

The trailer looks sweet. Will you watch it?

📚 4. Channing Pollock in film

Michael Pascoe, the writer of Channing Pollock's biography, recently told us that he's got an updated version of his book which is now at 20% discount. If anyone is interested, you can contact him here.

I've searched the web wide and far and have found a video showcasing all of Pollock's movie appearances where he performs magic.

They are truly a marvel (and sometimes funny) to watch

🃏 5. Balatro: the insanely addictive poker rogue-like

"Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos."

If you like video games and poker, then this new game might just become your year favourite.

Balatro has been BLOWING UP this past few weeks with over 250.000 units sold worldwide and it's no wonder. The game is super simple and super fun to play.

Read the IGN Review

Give the trailer a go

Also, if you love sleights based around the Second Deal, the guys over at The Daily Magician have put out a very nice project with some unique applications for this.

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In case you missed it...

Of the Little Things Vol. 1 by Alan Rorrison

In this download, Alan is offering some his most visual, hard hitting pet effects.

On Volume 1 you will get:

Through: An easy to make gimmick that will allow you to pass any object that will fit into a folded bank note, through it. Clean direct and simple. And if you really want to, you can borrow the bank note!

Pulled 2.0: Over 8 years ago Alan released a linking ring pull effect. The only issue with it was the way you made the gimmick. You needed an extra something BUT NOW this issue is solved. You will be able to make these gimmicks in the field with nothing but your bare hands and in less than 2 seconds. Then you will be able to link ANYTHING that will fit in to the ring pull, to the ring pull. Again, simple clean and direct magic. Cardexx: This is Alan's solution to the card to pocket/wallet. With this super simple and super cheap gimmick you will be able to do a NO PALM CARD TO WALLET style effect. Using a Kleenex pockets! Treated right this gimmick will last you a life time, it will let you load anything that will fit into the slot and you can even place it in the spectators hand when It is loaded and they will never suspect a thing!

and more more more!

£15.99

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