Visual effects guy transforms himself into random objects and it's pure magic

Toronto-based animator and video wizard Kevin Parry has gone mega-viral for his mind-boggling collection of videos where he turns himself into random objects. In a series of quick clips he changes into everything from a pumpkin to a bright yellow banana and in most of the videos, he appears to suffer a ridiculous death. The …

‘Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.’ People Weigh In On What They Think Is The Most Amazing Thing About The Universe

We probably all have long lists of things that are wrong with this world, but are we still stopping to appreciate all that is amazing? If you’re struggling with that list, there people are here to help you out. One of two things. It must be true that either It didn’t exist, then it did …

House of Marionne Review: Ballgowns, Magic, and More

Distractify reviews House of Marionne, a new YA romantasy from author J.Elle that would be perfect for fans of Bridgerton. Read on for more! Source: Razorbill If you loved the dreamy romances and gorgeous jewelry of characters on Netflix’s Bridgerton with the complex magic system of Shadow and Bone, prepare to meet your new favorite …

Elizabeth Lim Talks “Her Radiant Curse,” Magic, Myths (EXCLUSIVE)

‘Distractify’ spoke exclusively with author Elizabeth Lim to talk about her latest book, ‘Her Radiant Curse,’ as well as mythology and sibling relationships. Source: Random House Children’s Books If you’re a fan of sweeping, thoughtful mythology retellings, you’ve probably heard of Elizabeth Lim. After arriving on the publishing scene with her Twisted Tales and the …

Michael Jordan Texted Stephen A. Smith And Made The Case For Why Magic Johnson Is Better Than Steph Curry

Getty Image Steph Curry made headlines earlier this week thanks to an appearance on Gilbert Arenas’ podcast, “Gil’s Arena.” After being asked if he’s the best point guard to ever play the game, Curry simply said yes, although he made sure to say that the other name in the conversation is Hall of Fame inductee …

Can Starbucks At-Home Pumpkin Spice Flavored Coffee & Creamer Capture The Magic Of A Pumpkin Spice Latte?

Starbucks/iStock/Uproxx Welcome to pumpkin spice season! Whoa, whoa, wait, calm down, don’t throw your keyboard at the wall we’re only kidding. Chill out, it’s still summer, we promise. We even dropped a review of all of Starbucks summer drinks just last week, you don’t have to kiss the year’s best season goodbye yet. But also… …

Janet Yellen Accidentally Enjoyed Some ‘Magic Mushrooms’ On A Trip To China, And Of Course They Are Selling Out Now

CNN Rootin’ tootin Lauren Boebert will surely have some thoughts about this development, given her criticism of Bidenomics. If she doesn’t weigh in, then her congressional frenemy, Marjorie Taylor Greene, will probably do so. Otherwise, this is a story that doesn’t require too much fancy introduction (I am not fancy) because it somehow involves U.S. …

Here Is The NBA In-Season Tournament Schedule For The Celtics, Nets, Raptors, Bulls, And Magic

Getty Image The first few months of the 2023-24 NBA season will feature the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament, where each team has been placed into a group with four other teams, with the six group winners and two other teams advancing to the knockout rounds. All of the games up until semifinals and finals …

Dear Channing Tatum, Please Listen To Jessica Chastain And Put Michael Shannon In ‘Magic Mike 4’

Getty Image If Magic Mike’s Last Dance was, indeed, Channing Tatum’s final trip around the stripper pole, there needs to be a new Magic Mike. (In this scenario, Magic Mike is like James Bond; the actors are replaced but the character remains the same). Why not someone actually named Mike? Jessica Chastain celebrated Michael Shannon‘s …

Post Malone Just Bought The Viral, 1-Of-1 ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Card That’s Been Valued At Over $2 Million

Getty Image Post Malone is a noted Magic: The Gathering fan: He teamed up with the long-running card game for a promotion in 2021, at which time Wizards Of The Coast Head of Franchise Marketing Nathan Stewart said, “You’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger fan of Magic: The Gathering than Post Malone.” That indeed …