Once you learn the “Elmsley Count” or the secret behind “Cold Reading,” the innocence is gone. I watched a street magician on vacation do the “Cups and Balls” routine. A year ago, I would have applauded. Last week, I leaned to my wife and whispered, “He’s using a gimmicked final load and a misdirection sweep on the right.” She asked for a divorce. (Not really, but she was annoyed.)
You’ll Believe Your TV Is Haunted (In a Good Way) Ultimate Magic Video Collection
★★★★☆ (4/5) Loses one star because I now know my cat isn’t psychic; he just hears the treat bag from three rooms away. Once you learn the “Elmsley Count” or the
The Armchair Skeptic
Here is the warning label this set should come with: You will never enjoy a live magic show again. Last week, I leaned to my wife and