Ultimate Magic Video Collection -

First, the production value is absurdly high. We’re not talking about a guy in a sparkly blazer filmed in a hotel conference room. This collection spans six discs, covering everything from Victorian parlor tricks to modern street magic that will make you question the laws of physics.

★★★★☆ (4/5) Loses one star because I now know my cat isn’t psychic; he just hears the treat bag from three rooms away. Ultimate Magic Video Collection

The Ultimate Magic Video Collection is a paradox. It’s a masterclass in deception that feels painfully honest. For $59.99, you get roughly 12 hours of content that will make you the life of every party for exactly 20 minutes (until you forget the patter) and a suspicious, untrusting soul for the rest of your life. First, the production value is absurdly high

The set also drags slightly in Disc 4, which is dedicated entirely to “Mentalism.” Watching ten different men in black turtlenecks guess your number is tedious if you’re not a hardcore enthusiast. ★★★★☆ (4/5) Loses one star because I now