Death by Magic (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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Death by Magic2018

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What We Think

'Death by Magic' is about as non-woke as modern streaming gets, focusing on daring illusions rather than progressive messaging. No heavy-handed themes or forced representation, just danger, drama, and good old-fashioned magic.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'Death by Magic' is primarily a reality show centered around magic and stunts. The focus remains on the skill, danger, and showmanship of the magician. There is minimal emphasis on identity politics or shoehorned representation; the narrative is built almost entirely around the performance itself.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The show does not target or undermine tradition, religion, family, or masculinity. It treats classic magician archetypes with respect and even reverence. There's little to no cultural revisionism in sight, the appeal is universal and apolitical, relying on spectacle and personal challenge.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative perspectives aren't mocked or villainized, mainly because ideology is so absent here that it's not even up for debate. The show doesn't indulge in moral preaching or contemporary culture war topics, staying in its entertainment lane.

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