About

DarkSleightZ is a magic team and company founded in 2006 by Dutch entertainer Mark Hilkemeijer (Mystery Mark). We currently count 24 male and female performers from all over the world.

We are best known for our always innovative and ethical approaches to the art and for making even the simplest magic fool absolutely everyone, including long-time professional magicians. We are proud to be the most popular Dutch magic production company since 2009.

We do not take auditions and are known to be very critical. Only the most talented performers are asked to come aboard.

Products

All of these products contain magic secrets and instructions, and are released in limited quantities only with the exception of video downloads. This way we can make sure that the secrets stay safe and that only a select few people will be performing the tricks and illusions we care about the most.

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125cc
125cc
Mystery Mark & Hanna
(3DVD, 2007)

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ACID
ACID
Albert Victoria
(Video Download, 2011)

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Automated ACAAN
Automated ACAAN
Mystery Mark
(Cards+Video Download, 2012)

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Card Snapulation
Card Snapulation
Mystery Mark
(DVD, 2009)

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Casino Control Xtreme
Casino Control Xtreme
Mystery Mark
(DVD, 2007)

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Dear Mr. Scientist
Dear Mr. Scientist
Mystery Mark
(DVD, 2007)

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DL Deluxe
DL Deluxe
Mystery Mark
(2DVD, 2009)

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Force Impossible
Force Impossible
Mystery Mark
(DVD, 2007)

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Globe
Globe
Mystery Mark
(DVD, 2008)

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Instantaneous
Instantaneous
Mystery Mark
(Video Download, 2012)

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Interception
Interception
Mystery Mark
(Video Download, 2011)

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Invaders
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Invaders
Mystery Mark
(DVD, 2013)

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King of the Pass
King Of The Pass
Mystery Mark
(DVD, 2007)

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L-RoMA
L-RoMA
Mystery Mark
(Book, 2007)

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Let's Play With Death
Let's Play With Death
Mystery Mark
(DVD+Booklet, 2007)

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Matrix
Matrix
Mystery Mark
(DVD, 2007)

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MTL
MTL
Mystery Mark
(DVD, 2010)

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Phoned
Phoned
Mystery Mark
(Gimmick+Booklet, 2009)

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Poker d'Advanced
Poker d'Advanced
Jennifer
(DVD, 2008)

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Practical Pass
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Practical Pass
Mystery Mark
(DVD, 2013)

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Real Invisible Palm
Real Invisible Palm
Mystery Mark
(DVD, 2007)

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Real Invisible Palm
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Mystery Mark
(DVD, 2013)

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Repulse Control
Repulse Control
Albert Victoria
(Video Download, 2011)

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Spoon Extreme
Spoon Extreme
Mystery Mark
(Gimmick+Booklet, 2006)

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The Art Of Palming
The Art Of Palming
Hanna
(2DVD, 2008)

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The Flash
The Flash
Mystery Mark
(Gimmick+Booklet, 2007)

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The Master's Monte
The Master's Monte
Mystery Mark
(Gimmick+Booklet, 2007)

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Twisted
Twisted
Mystery Mark
(Gimmick+DVD, 2007)

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YourTurn
Your Turn
Mystery Mark
(DVD, 2009)

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125cc

'125cc' by Mystery Mark & Hanna (3DVD, 2007) | Runtime: 7h24m

This is a unique collection of 125 different color changes, performed by Hanna and taught by Mystery Mark. The changes reach from classic, well-known ones, to modern variations and even completely original transformations, all to be done with just an ordinary deck of playing cards. On top of that, plenty of the included techniques could be used to control or switch cards as well.

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125cc

'ACID' by Albert Victoria (Video Download, 2011) | Runtime: 1h18m

Sometimes magicians just want to lose their spectator's selection in the deck and get it over with, without any preparation, control or misdirection. 'ACID' is just that, filling up holes that have been left open at most, common card controls and switches. Not only does 'ACID' allow you to make selections magically reappear on top of the deck for an infinite amount of times, but the spectators are able to burn your hands as well.

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Automated ACAAN

'Automated ACAAN' by Mystery Mark (Cards+Video Download, 2012) | Runtime: 1h43m

The spectator selects any playing card and number, and will find their card at the selected position in the deck. Mystery Mark's 'Automated ACAAN' is a completely self-working take on the 'Any Card At Any Number' plot and takes fully place in the spectator's hands. Once prepared, it is instantly performable and repeatable. On top of that, you will get to learn some variations, as well as some uncommon sleights that you can use along with other card tricks.

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Card Snapulation

'Card Snapulation' by Mystery Mark (DVD, 2009) | Runtime: 1h13m

This DVD contains an original principle which you could add to your card manipulations. Snap your fingers and one or several cards instantly appear at your finger tips. Mystery Mark's 'Card Snapulation' also allows you to snap your fingers while palming cards in general without having to worry about exposing anything. You will learn both the clean method and an easier, dirtier method.

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Casino Control Xtreme

'Casino Control Xtreme' by Mystery Mark (DVD, 2007) | Runtime: 1h42m

The 'Casino Control Xtreme' is a way to stack several playing cards while washing the deck, meaning you can control a game while doing what is known as the most random and open shuffle in the world. You will learn how you could stack cards at truly any position in the deck, as well as several ways to troubleshoot incorrectly stacked cards. This is the complete guide to this one-of-a-kind stacking method.

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Dear Mr. Scientist

'Dear Mr. Scientist' by Mystery Mark (DVD, 2007) | Runtime: 1h03m

This is Mystery Mark's take on the 'Oil & Water' plot, in which a few red cards and black cards are mixed together and magically separate. The big difference with the usual takes on this plot is that in 'Dear Mr. Scientist' both sides of the cards have the same color so that the spectators can be absolutely sure the cards are in fact mixed. This routine ends completely clean and can be performed completely surrounded without a problem.

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DL Deluxe

'DL Deluxe' by Mystery Mark (2DVD, 2009) | Runtime: 3h26m

The 'Double Lift' is one of the most used card switch and convincer techniques out there, but also one that is underrated for that it is a true standard in magic and many magicians think it doesn't require all that much thought or practice. In 'DL Deluxe' we teach you clean and impromptu upgrades to 'Double Lifts' and 'Multiple Lifts', making them completely natural, looking like ordinary single-card displays, and making them impossible for even magicians to spot.

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Force Impossible

'Force Impossible' by Mystery Mark (DVD, 2007) | Runtime: 1h21m

The spectator picks any card from a shuffled deck and mixes it back into the pack. In a split second you will know exactly what card was selected. What sets this apart from any other clean card mentalism is the fact that you have your back turned to the situation and do not touch the cards at all while the card is picked and shuffled into the deck. Learn Mystery Mark's 'Forceless Force' principle along with several unique routines.

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Globe

'Globe' by Mystery Mark (DVD, 2008) | Runtime: 1h47m

This is a collection of original coin vanishing techniques and principles. 'Globe', the advanced title trick, allows you to make any coin vanish cleanly without any clothing restrictions and with the ability to show your hands completely empty before making the coin reappear wherever you want. Regardless of the difficulty of the title trick, the DVD includes plenty of other clean coin vanishes including some that could be performed by beginners.

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Instantaneous

'Instantaneous' by Mystery Mark (Video Download, 2012) | Runtime: 1h08m

Ask the spectator to name any card and produce it pretty much instantly from a truly shuffled deck. 'Instantaneous' is just that. No setups, no gimmicks, no stooges, no hidden trapdoors or mirrors, just an ordinary deck of playing cards and a magician who would very likely be blindfolded too. This is Mystery Mark's independent and clean take on something that is usually accomplished in very dirty ways.

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Interception

'Interception' by Mystery Mark (Video Download, 2011) | Runtime: 1h35m

There are countless sandwich effects and variations, but they rarely go straight to the point. With Mystery Mark's 'Interception', a random selection gets buried in the middle of the deck and two preselected cards will instantly locate it or make it visually appear when being waved above the deck. It cannot get straighter to the point, and it can be done with multiple selections as well. All clean, all impromptu.

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Invaders

'Invaders' by Mystery Mark (DVD, 2013) | Pre-order

Make three ordinary coins penetrate any general drinking glass, one after the other. This DVD contains Mystery Mark's 'Invaders' routine and over twenty techniques you can use to magically get coins either into or out of a glass. Everything is completely impromptu and both the glass and coins can be borrowed. Want to gather knowledge regarding the most practical angle-proof 'Coin Through Glass' techniques out there? Then this is the way to go.

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King of the Pass

'King Of The Pass' by Mystery Mark (DVD, 2007) | Runtime: 1h51m

A 'King Of The Pass' is exactly what you will be after you have watched this. Mystery Mark has managed to lift the 'Pass' to an easier, faster and more practical sleight which unlike the classics is not based on misdirection or years of practice. Classic techniques, original improvements and variations like the 'Practical Pass', 'C-Pass' and 'Unseen Pass' are included.

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L-RoMA

'L-RoMA' by Mystery Mark (Book, 2007) | Pages: 189

In 'Latest Revolution of Magic Art', Mystery Mark discusses his original theories and research findings about the art of magic and the way it is evolving. There are no methods of tricks to be found in this book, but the included information might be even more valuable than that, especially if you would like to enhance your performances or are looking for a career in the art. This book will get and keep you on the right track.

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Let's Play With Death

'Let's Play With Death' by Mystery Mark (DVD+Booklet, 2007) | Runtime: 1h56m | Pages: 24

This is a set of three original horror illusions for on stage, with full instructions and plans on how to build each of them. 'Slayer', an open decapitation and amputation, 'Terror Doll', an extreme voodoo doll act, and 'FoBe', a folding bed murder with kicker ending, are three killer illusions by Mystery Mark that will shock and amaze your audience without a doubt.

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Matrix

'Matrix' by Mystery Mark (DVD, 2007) | Runtime: 1h44m

Mystery Mark has created several, original techniques and effects for 'Matrix' and 'Chink-A-Chink' routines in which 4 coins on the table magically jump from one place to another. On this DVD, you will not only find instructions of Mark's original effects and techniques, but he also shows and teaches you entire routines with them. On top of that, he also shows you how to do a 'Matrix' with other objects, and even with cards instead of coins.

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MTL

'MTL' by Mystery Mark (DVD, 2010) | Runtime: 0h58m

This is a control for those who like to break their fingers over a deck of cards. It allows you to control a card right into the palm or to the top or bottom of the deck, with just one hand. From the right angles or with the right cover, this sleight is seemingly motionless, hence 'MTL' standing for exactly that. A knuckle-busting move and concept for move monkeys.

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Phoned

'Phoned' by Mystery Mark (Gimmick+Booklet, 2009) | Pages: 7

'Phoned' allows you to make an absolutely impossible prediction on anyone's touchscreen phone. A borrowed phone is held face-down and whatever your spectator names will appear on it. The spectator can even hold and turn over the phone themselves. Some impromptu prediction effects that you can do with truly all cell phones have been included so you won't have to panic whenever your spectators don't have a touch screen device on them.

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Poker d'Advanced

'Poker d'Advanced' by Jennifer (DVD, 2008) | Runtime: 2h04m

On this DVD, Jennifer teaches you a big amount of techniques to be used in poker and cheating demonstrations, both in the field of dealing cards and playing cards at the card tables. False shuffles, deck stacking and switching, false dealing, switching one and two cards, it is all discussed and taught in this product. Including some original techniques by Mystery Mark.

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Practical Pass

'Practical Pass' by Mystery Mark (DVD, 2013) | Pre-order

The 'Pass' is a classic utility move which could be used as a control, force, false cut, color change and more. However, it usually is taught and performed in a classic, almost outdated and knacky way. The 'Practical Pass' fixes many of the errors, making it easier and more performable. Its principles could be added to other 'Passes' you might already perform as well. Usable in all situations and for card magicians of all levels.

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Real Invisible Palm

'Real Invisible Palm' by Mystery Mark (DVD, 2007) | Runtime: 1h17m

Mystery Mark is the first magician who successfully turned Larry Jennings' 'Open Travellers/Invisible Palm' plot into a routine which uses only four playing cards and no deck whatsoever, without getting rid of any of its magical moments. Each ace travels invisibly from the hands to the table, one by one. Not only did Mark manage to retain the original magical moments, he made some parts even much more magical.

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Real Invisible Palm

'Real Invisible Palm' by Mystery Mark (DVD, 2013) | Pre-order

The 'Real Invisible Palm' is exactly what it is: the 'Invisible Palm/Open Travellers' plot by Larry Jennings, yet "for real". Only four cards are used, no deck is needed, and the magical moments from the original routine are not only retained, but have been improved as well. Each card magically travels from the hands to the table, one at a time. Instructions for the classic 'Open Travellers' routine are included.

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Repulse Control

'Repulse Control' by Albert Victoria (Video Download, 2011) | Runtime: 1h28m

The 'Repulse Control' is a card control technique which allows you to control a card to absolutely every position in the deck, makes it possible to control multiple cards at once as well, and enables you to get right into overhand palming due to its ingenious construction. It is clear that this practical card control by Albert Victoria is more than just another control.

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Spoon Extreme

'Spoon Extreme' by Mystery Mark (Gimmick+Booklet, 2006) | Pages: 4

This is an effect in which you bend metal, either slowly or in a blink. Magically bend cutlery, paperclips, keys and other possibly borrowed items in whichever shape you can think of, either by rubbing or just by holding them in your hand. This effect can be performed at all angles and the gimmick is very easy to ditch, leaving everything completely examinable and clean in the end. The gimmick enables you to straighten out bent objects too.

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The Art Of Palming

'The Art Of Palming' by Hanna (2DVD, 2008) | Runtime: 3h47m

This is a collection of palming techniques for cards, coins and objects. Hanna proves this principle is not just for giant men hands and gives you detailed instructions on how you could go out in the real world palming things right in front of your spectators without having to worry about anyone or anything. From palms to transfers, and from performances to special tips and tricks for both amateur magicians and professionals.

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The Flash

'The Flash' by Mystery Mark (Gimmick+Booklet, 2007) | Pages: 9

'The Flash' is a device which allows you to make almost every object vanish in a blink, from a borrowed cell phone in a surrounded street performance, to a filled wine bottle on stage. It is very possible and fairly easy to make the vanished object reappear too, and it is possible to reset right on the spot as well. On top of that, you do not need to wear any special type of clothing. 'The Flash' is everything you could possibly ask for in such a device.

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The Master's Monte

'The Master's Monte' by Mystery Mark (Gimmick+Booklet, 2007) | Pages: 4

This is a 'Three-Card Monte' effect in which you have full control over the faces of the cards at all times. If someone chooses the wrong card, whether this is an accident or done on purpose, you can actually decide whether they are right or wrong. This also allows you to show that the money card has disappeared or instead that all three cards turned into it. The cards can be openly displayed and the gimmicks are undetectable from any distance.

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Twisted

'Twisted' by Mystery Mark (Gimmick+DVD, 2007) | Runtime: 0h51m

This is Mystery Mark's take on the 'Twisting/Waving The Aces' plot. The four aces magically and visually turn over one by one or all together. As an extreme kicker ending, they end up transforming into four totally different cards. At all times, only four cards are handled and either side of the cards can be displayed openly. Instructions on how to make the 'Twisted' gimmicks by yourself are included.

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YourTurn

'Your Turn' by Mystery Mark (DVD, 2009) | Runtime: 1h36m

This is a clean and impromptu 'Invisible Deck' effect and technique by Mystery Mark. Ask a spectator to name any playing card and show it is the only one that is turned over in the deck. It can be done either face-up or face-down, everything is fully examinable, and the sleights are undetectable from whichever angle and distance. Several, optional kicker endings have been included.

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