The Sleightly Twisted Podcast

From late night Murphy’s orders and stock stress, to impulse trick purchases, packaging debates, shipping headaches, and trying to figure out what magicians actually want… we get brutally honest about what it’s really like running an independent magic shop in 2026.We also chat about:• Seeing live magic shows and why they still hit harder than social media• Ben Hart, Laura London, Faye Presto and the power of theatre magic• The latest magic releases and what we’ve actually been buying• Max Maven re releases and modern packaging• Why pamphlets and printed instructions might need a comeback• AI shopping, YouTube tutorials, and where magic is heading next• Sponge balls. Again. Somehow.Whether you run a shop, perform professionally, or just love magic, this one’s a proper behind the scenes chat between two people living it every day.If you enjoy the episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. We genuinely read them all.

Episode 5 of The Sleightly Twisted Podcast is here! 🎙️✨Quick heads-up before you dive in, apologies for My camera quality at the start of this episode. We switched to new recording software and, in classic fashion, there may have been a few too many buttons clicked 😅The good news? The quality kicks in properly around the 20-minute mark. We didn’t want to scrap the episode because there was too much good chat in this one.This episode turned into one of our favourites.We chat about: • the latest Easter magic releases • tricks worth keeping vs selling on • fooling magicians vs fooling real audiences • running a magic shop behind the scenes • discontinued tricks we’d love to see return • and one of the best conversations of the episode… which magician we’d choose for our wedding or dream eventFrom Derren Brown, David Blaine, Mack King, Andy Nyman, and more — we pick our dream performers and chat about what makes a magician unforgettable.As always, it’s a mix of magic chat, shop talk, stories, and a few accidental business ideas along the way 👀Let us know in the comments:Who would YOU book as your dream magician?

We’re back for Episode 3 — and somehow you’re still here 😅This week we talk all things Blackpool… despite not actually being there. From the FOMO and sales dips to the dealer stands that genuinely impressed us, we break down what stood out from the convention and which releases caught our eye.We also dive into unexpected bestsellers in the shop, hidden gems that deserve more attention, and whether magic reviewers are actually helping or just being too soft. There’s a proper rant about what “commercial” really means in magic, plus a discussion about overhyped products and how to decide what’s actually worth your money.We answer your listener questions too, including our “Mount Rushmore” of impromptu magic and the playing cards we actually use in the real world. And we get into something every creator deals with at some point , working on an idea… only to see something very similar hit the market before you.If you’re into magic, the business side of magic, creating your own effects, or just honest conversation about what’s really going on behind the scenes, this episode’s for you.

Welcome to The Sleightly Twisted Podcast , where two independent magic shop owners talk openly about the art, business, and culture of magic.From behind-the-counter stories and industry debates to candid takes on social media, brick-and-mortar retail, and the future of magic, we pull back the curtain on what it really means to run a magic shop today.Expect honest conversations, playful banter, and insights you won’t hear anywhere else — whether you’re a working magician, a collector, a hobbyist, or just curious about how the magic world really works.We’re building a community around cards, tricks, creativity, and the shared love of the impossible. Pull up a chair… the shop is open.🎩 New episodes regularly. Subscribe and join the conversation. 🌐 www.thesleight.co.uk🌐 www.twistedmindsmagicshop.co.uk