I recently came across a YouTube channel called "Nagic Dads" and it has quickly become one of my favorite channels. The channel is run by a group of fathers who are incredibly talented magicians. They upload videos showcasing their amazing magic tricks and illusions, all while incorporating their roles as dads into their routines. What sets the Nagic Dads apart from other magic channels is their unique twist on performing magic tricks. They often involve their children in their videos and perform magic tricks that are specifically designed to entertain and amaze kids. This makes their content relatable and enjoyable for viewers of all ages.
This makes their content relatable and enjoyable for viewers of all ages. The production quality of the videos is also top-notch. The Nagic Dads have clearly put a lot of effort into creating visually appealing content.
History Of The Witch: Her Story
Halloween can be traced back to the celtic festival of SAMHAIN, which marked the end of harvest and to prepare for the hard winter ahead. There are many traditions around this time of year, some that go back hundreds of years. A part of Halloween season is dressing up, and witches seem to go hand in hand with halloween - but why? I wanted to look at where the term “witch” came from and what is the history of this feared being.
One of the first places we see witches come into recorded history is the Bible (931 B.C. and 721 B.C.) The story is of King Saul who looked for the Witch of Endor to summon the dead prophet Samuel’s spirit and to help him conquer the Philistine army. The witch did show up, and did indeed rouse Samuel’s spirit, but she foretold the death of Saul and his sons. And the next day, Saul’s sons died in battle, and Saul committed suicide.
In other Old Testament verses, it cautions and warns against witches “thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.”
These stories may have likely made worshippers question and fear witches, seeing that witchcraft was evil and associated with the Devil.
In the 400s, Saint Augustine of Hippo, who was influential in the church, argued that only God had the divine power and witches or Satan did not have the power to match. The church had decided that they need not fear witches or bother investigating witchcraft further.
Then came along Thomas Aquinas in the 1200’s , who believed magic existed. He spoke of Satan and his demons could tempt people into harmful magic, using sex. Upon reading some of this history, it’s frankly disturbing how fascinated the church was with sex and seeing it as dirty - better blame the women then! This act was linked to witches.
Later, we see that the people in power who prosecuted witches, had often quoted Aquinas more than any other source.
This delightful rulebook (please note my sarcasm here!) was written by Catholic clergyman Heinrich Kramer and first published in 1486. Malleus Maleficarum - translation - “Hammer of Witches” agrees with Aquinas’s beliefs and its purpose was to gather up Satan’s tempted humans, who were used sexually and now they are all demon-y and yucky and must be destroyed….or something to that effect!
This book argued that the weaker gender a.k.a women - were more likely to succumb to the temptations of the flesh and demons far easier than men.
After the publication of this rulebook, about three quarters of the people prosecuted as witches were women.
Now came the witch hunt - everyone was scared/intrigued about witches, that during the 1400s the pursuit of witches was in full force. Across Europe this spread, using the book as a reference - women were accused, under torture and then executed. We see from accounts that in particular the women who were targeted were either opinionated, single women, widows, healers, and midwives too!
Between the years 1500 and 1660, up to 80,000 suspected witches were put to death in Europe. Around 80 percent of them were women thought to be in cahoots with the Devil and filled with lust. In Scotland, from 1500s to the 1700s, the number of accused witches reached four to five times the European average. Shocking! I used to live in a coastal town on the east coast called Pittenweem, which aside from its beauty is known as a place that trialed witches. Also if anyone has been to Edinburgh, we see their blood thirsty history does have witch trials also. I think in Scotland we are a god-fearing people, or at least we were a god-fearing people! So even though the idea of witches started off from the Catholic Church, during this time of the high witch trials - Scotland was moving to Protestantism. As people were urged to convert to the faith, witch hunts were encouraged by King James who ruled at the time, stating that he himself was a subject of witchcraft when he came back from his wedding voyage.
The camera work is professional, and the editing is seamless. Their attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality videos is truly impressive. One of the things I appreciate about the Nagic Dads is their creativity. They come up with innovative and original magic tricks that I have never seen before. Whether it's making objects disappear or performing mind-boggling card tricks, they always manage to leave their audience in awe. But what really sets the Nagic Dads apart is the sense of humor they bring to their videos. They don't take themselves too seriously and often incorporate comedic elements into their routines. This adds a fun and lighthearted atmosphere to their content, making it entertaining to watch from start to finish. Overall, the Nagic Dads YouTube channel is a hidden gem that deserves more recognition. Their blend of magic, parenting, and humor makes for an incredibly enjoyable viewing experience. I highly recommend checking out their videos if you're a fan of magic or simply looking for some wholesome entertainment..
Reviews for "Spellbinding Entertainment: YouTube Dads Who are Taking Magic to the Next Level"
1. John - 1/5
I was really disappointed with "Magic Dads Youtube". The tricks they performed were outdated and unimpressive. The production quality was low, and it felt like I was watching a poorly made amateur video. The magicians themselves seemed unenthusiastic and lacked charisma. Overall, I found the whole experience underwhelming and wouldn't recommend it.
2. Sarah - 2/5
I had high hopes for "Magic Dads Youtube" as I'm a fan of magic, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The tricks were too predictable and lacked creativity. The magicians didn't offer any exciting or innovative techniques, and it felt like I've seen it all before. Additionally, the editing was choppy, and the video quality wasn't up to par. While it may be enjoyable for beginners, for someone more knowledgeable about magic, it was rather dull.
3. Alex - 1/5
"Magic Dads Youtube" was a major letdown for me. The tricks performed were mundane and uninspired, not to mention poorly executed. It was clear that the magicians lacked proper practice and precision. The explanations of the tricks were also confusing and not thorough enough, leaving me even more frustrated. Overall, I don't think this channel offers anything of value or interest to magic enthusiasts, and I would advise against wasting your time on it.