# Why good magic doesn't need to fool magicians?

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Podcast: [The Sleightly Twisted Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sleightly-twisted-podcast-7692849)
Published: 2026-06-26T11:01:19+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-mcavoy9/episodes/Why-good-magic-doesnt-need-to-fool-magicians-e3laabi
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## Resource

We chat about why entertainment should always come first, our favourite new magic releases, the rise of independent creators, and what makes a product stand out in today’s magic industry.In this episode we also discuss:🪄 Why “worker” tricks often beat foolers📦 The importance of packaging and presentation🎭 Independent creators vs the big magic companies🛍️ Running a modern magic shop✨ New releases including Bankable, Credit Crunch, Air Vanish, Two Face, Mosaic, Silk to Egg and more🎙️ The future of magic retail and where the industry is headingWhether you’re a professional performer, hobbyist, collector or just love talking magic, we hope you enjoy the conversation.💬 Let us know in the comments:Does great magic actually need to fool magicians?👍 If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to Like, Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a new podcast.🌐 https://thesleight.co.uk/🌐 https://twistedmindsmagicshop.co.uk/Follow us for updates, releases, and behind-the-scenes content:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesleightco/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedmindsmagicshop/

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