Big Trick Energy

I think most people's criticism is fair, but a little extreme. Yes, they are trying to be the Jokers of magic, and yes, unfortunately they will never even sniff the amount of likeability that the Jokers have. But two of the four are likeable. And although the reactions from the public aren't the best, I definitely don't think the reactions are scripted.

As an avid fan of magic, I know how many/most of the tricks are done, so that is a negative. And Alex is the biggest magic hack of all time. His "tricks" are the worst. It's like he just read Magic for Dummies, and didn't even get that far into it.

So all in all, being a funny magic show (which, as others as said, comes off as a Jokers/Carbonaro mashup), isn't a bad idea. What they are doing is okay, they just need to do it better. Still light years better than Criss Angel or anyone else who pretends to have real powers though.

Network found success in carbonaro effect so they tried again and it's fine, usually revolves around a main "plot" with mini magic trick segments sprinkled throughout. Its meh at best.

Hear me out, because I truly do not want to put these guys down. But I really have to say... It's not that they're trying to "copy" the jokers. It's the fact that they're trying to be funny LIKE the jokers. And it's not working and extremely cringe worthy. Q, Murr, Sal and Joe have a very special bond that is 100% clearly real. You can absolutely see it. These guys are clearly trying way too hard, where the jokers aren't acting and don't even have to try. I don't like that they're calling one of the guys "fearless" because that's what Joe is known for. And saying the other "has great hair" because as we all know Joe, Murr and Q say Sal has the best hair of the four of them. I'm not over thinking it. It's just small details that I've picked up and It turned me off completely. Especially their intro where they're calling themselves "idiots" it's just too many Impractical Jokers vibes and I don't like it. Those four amazing legends (the jokers) have worked so hard to get to where they are. And the fact that these magicians are trying to imitate their characteristic traits is not doing it for me. I watched the first 3 episodes and I've already seen enough. I understand everyone has their own views and opinions, but If you're giving this show a 10/10 you're either a terrible judge of good comedy or you personally know these guys and just trying to help them look good.

I read a bunch of reviews of people talking about Impractical Jokers, I will have to give that a try to see what all the fuss is about. I love Chris, Eric and Wes' stuff on youtube that's why I tried this show and magic wise I wasn't disappointed. But guys... stop it with the forced gags and scripted jokes that are supposed to look like unscripted. Not sure who forced this on you, I cannot imagine you guys rewatching your episodes and going: "wow, awesome, that's exactly what we went for" - because your youtube stuff is much better and natural. It's a shame that many people will be exposed to your stuff through this show when you're actually much better than this. I had higher hopes for the show, I would've like to see just a bunch of magic and a couple of gags maybe instead of 50/50.

Such a poor excuse for a show and is a direct ripoff of impractical jokers. Show is not funny magic is lame and the episodes are so chaotic and disorganized. This is such a chore to watch I highly suggest you don't waste your time.