I honestly think dealers should really filter the stuff these new "creators" throw at them. it's like garbage. I get it's just a download but it is still garbage.

if you don't trust me...watch the trailer.

It was on Murphy's but I can't find the link anymore.

here is one from the dealer.

https://www.theonlinemagicstore.com/product/sticky-tnr/

The problem isn't so much the tricks themselves, it's that people are giving mediocre magic a platform with little to no oversight for the sake of cash grabs.

I think having a platform for creators to sell stuff isn't an issue.

the filter could be a bit better.

It's better for the platform to say the item doesn't meet the standard than the creators learn the lesson that their sh*t doesn't sell cuz they make no money

Almost all the effects on the Online Magic Store are purely about the 'visual'. Doesn't matter if it's impractical in performance or it's a magic effect that doesn't make sense. If you can get a clean take for your Instagram or promo reel, cool. I'm sure they do very well with this stuff; it's not for me.

Personally, if I had the magical power to tear and restore paper, I would tear the signed card, not a sticker on the back of the card.

Is it really bad that Murphy's took it down?

No, it's still up

https://www.murphysmagic.com/product.aspx?id=67631

I don't think this one is terrible. I think it could really play well in the right situation. It probably needs some work. But, imagine this. Let's say a participant selects any card, let's say the 3C. That card is folded into fourths and torn into 4 pieces. The participant comes up with something to draw on one of the pieces to make it unique, lets say a sad face. The performer draws it on one of the pieces and shows the audience. The pieces are restored, one by one and the card is shown with the drawing on it. The cards are then further massaged to remove the "little" wrinkles, and the card is handed out, fully restored, with the drawing on it. I know this is not what he teaches in this, but this is an idea that could take the "sticky" principle to another level.

KJ

IMHO it is over as a magical effect when you have to do it out of sight by lifting up the cards. But if they include the "whoosh" sound it seems to make when the magic happens I might change my mind...