WorksOfMagic

1 May 2025

19 years of existence. 11 years of drawing creation. And with that, an eventual need to move on to other things. [🧵]

Today is a special day, as it's Mr. @huds601.co.uk's birthday today! Happy birthday and thanks for being a wonderful human being, you numpty!

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youtu.beCrush 40 - Live at Live Stage Guilty, Tokyo (July 31st, 2011) - WorksOfMagic 2026 3-Source MergeYouTube video by WorksOfMagic

4 Sept

Coming tomorrow night: youtu.be/TuAuYKIyZI8

And because one night would be weird to have without the other, here's two angles from the 2nd night at JGMF II:RE, with source 1 being the uncut and uncropped source found on Driving Through Forever. This show is notable for featuring the debut performance of Call Me Crazy. (1/2)

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Hello Crushers, WorksOfMagic here! As teased a few days ago, I have some updates and special announcements to make regarding the Crush 40 Archive. The last time I shared any updates was in late May, and a lot has happened since then, so let's quickly get over that. 🧵

A watch-party is also planned on the Crush 40 Discord about an hour after the premiere, so if you missed the premiere but would still like to watch it in good company, you are more than welcome to join us. We may even have some special surprises throughout the night.😉

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Link to the server can be found right here: abco.live/C40Discord That's all I have to say for now. Stay tuned for more!

Premiering today in a few hours from now is the first newly found recorded Crush 40 show in over 8 years: the first of two nights at JGMF II:RE! This recording has been a long time coming, and it wouldn't have been found if it weren't for RM05 coming once again to rescue.

youtu.be[PREVIOUSLY LOST] Crush 40 Live at Japan Game Music Festival II:RE, Tokyo (January 13th, 2018)YouTube video by WorksOfMagic

You can watch it as soon as it premieres at the link below: youtu.be/Qk4hS4DPQb0

An audio remaster/matrix of the show to bring it closer to official release standards is also in the early plans as I explore my options, so stay tuned for that.

Now, I wouldn't leave you guys hanging for a little under 3 months if I didn't have something big to show, and luckily for you, I do.

If you're a Crush 40 fan who's been around for a while, you probably know that today celebrates 13 years since Sonic Boom 2013 (aka @alexabperson.bsky.social's worst nightmare) has happened, an event so infamous for its stream being lost media, it still haunts Crush 40 fans to this very day.

While I sadly don't have anything of value to share for that show today, I would like to announce that I've recently started preparing my own multicam edit, which would aim at improving on the foundation of Alex's work.

We still have a long way to go, as Johnny's other projects (solo, Hardline, ARP, Brunette/Killerhit) have yet to be fully covered.

As such, we're still looking for recordings of those, so if you have any, feel free to contact me at the contacts below. Even photos would be great to have. Discord: worksofmagic_ Email: worksofmagicalt@gmail.com

Last time I talked about the archive, we had a little over 110GB of archived content, ranging from audio and videos to photos. As of today, that number has more than tripled over in size, with the archive sitting comfortably at 332.1GB.

Here's a very short list of what's been 100% done: - Added every circulating recording for Crush 40's shows (2008-2018). - Added every circulating recording for Jun Senoue's shows (solo + SAME).

2 Aug

Today's our favourite guitarist's birthday, so I thought I'd treat everyone to a neat find. I'm proud to release two previously uncirculating clips of Sonic Adventure Music Experience's 2019 show at Japan Game Music Festival: Face to Face -vol.2- (credits to RM05 for the find): (1/2)

2 Aug

- A 3 min multicam of "Frozen Junkyard" from Team Sonic Racing: youtu.be/C5C1GNBMuQI - A 25 min audience recording of the show: youtu.be/L7LP_Cq1eBs

youtu.beCrush 40 - Live at Live Stage Guilty, Tokyo (July 30th, 2011) - WorksOfMagic 2026 6-Source MergeYouTube video by WorksOfMagic

30 July

Only two hours left before the premiere!

WorksOfMagic@worksofmagic.bsky.social

Link's been updated: youtu.be/0ENgCevH1c8

youtu.beCrush 40 - Live at Live Stage Guilty, Tokyo (July 30th, 2011) - WorksOfMagic 2026 6-Source MergeYouTube video by WorksOfMagic

25 July

Coming soon for the 15th anniversary: youtu.be/qpCcYLzZayI?...

youtu.beCrush 40 - Live at Live Stage Guilty, Tokyo (July 30th, 2011) - WorksOfMagic 2026 6-Source MergeYouTube video by WorksOfMagic

26 July

Link's been updated: youtu.be/0ENgCevH1c8

22 July

twitch.tvSonic 25th Anniversary Party @ Friday 6PM Pacific! - sonic on Twitchsonic went live on Twitch. Catch up on their Sonic the Hedgehog VOD now.

22 July

Ten years ago to the day, one of the most catastrophic streams from Sonic Official was brought upon us... What was meant to be a fun 25th Anniversary stream turned into one of the messiest events ever, full of buzz noises and Totino's pizza rolls. www.twitch.tv/videos/79497...

10 July

Coming to a casino near West Side Island.

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youtu.beSonic 1 Forever - Emerald Gauntlet - 2:48''33 [WR]YouTube video by WorksOfMagic

17 June

Today, on late night speedrun attempts that lead me to WRs, I managed to snag the crown in Sonic 1 Forever's Emerald Gauntlet twice in less than 24 hours. Not an easy feat considering how much of a bitch it is to complete. youtu.be/vcIdfJtTZ14?...

youtu.beSonic 1 Forever - Emerald Gauntlet - 2:48''33 [WR]YouTube video by WorksOfMagic

17 June

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youtu.be[TWITCH VOD/PRE-OVERDUB] Johnny Gioeli at Super MAGFest 2026, National Harbor (January 10th 2026)YouTube video by WorksOfMagic

11 June

Ladies, gentlemen and all of those in between, we have a premiere coming up this Saturday night, with material straight from the Crush 40 Archive. Hope to see you there. (And no fighting please. This is not an Elton John show) youtu.be/K7haz0X31A4?...

youtu.be[TWITCH VOD/PRE-OVERDUB] Johnny Gioeli at Super MAGFest 2026, National Harbor (January 10th 2026)YouTube video by WorksOfMagic

11 June

youtu.beAfter⧸⧸Shock (ft. Johnny Gioeli) at Super MAGFest 2026, National Harbor (January 10th, 2026)YouTube video by WorksOfMagic

3 June

Less than 30 minutes before the premiere. Come on in!

WorksOfMagic@worksofmagic.bsky.social

Premiering in less than 9 hours from now, the first of a few videos for "Crush 40 Jun(e)", straight from the Crush 40 Archive. It's AFTER//SHOCK ft. Johnny Gioeli and @dadslastnerve.com! Hope to see you there!

youtu.beAfter⧸⧸Shock (ft. Johnny Gioeli) at Super MAGFest 2026, National Harbor (January 10th, 2026)YouTube video by WorksOfMagic

3 June

Hello everyone! As promised, here's a little update on the Crush 40 Archive, as teased a few days ago. [🧵]

Finally, I thankfully have some announcements to make. Starting in June, I will make some weekly uploads of some of the material that's been archived by yours truly. From Twitch VODs to source merges and multicam edits, there's a bunch of things I'd love to share with y'all.

There will be a lot of cool, not commonly found stuff that I'd like to share with y'all throughout the month, so I hope you're looking forward to what I might as well call "Crush 40 Jun(e)".

Hello everyone! As promised, here's a little update on the Crush 40 Archive, as teased a few days ago. [🧵]

The research is far from over though, as a lot of recordings have yet to be added or found, due to this being a mainly one man effort. A lot of Hardline and Axel Rudi Pell shows, among others, have yet to have material be found, with raw recording files still being looked into where applicable.

If you have any video, audio or pictures you'd like to see preserved, please contact me at: Email: worksofmagicalt@gmail.com Discord: worksofmagic_

Hello everyone! As promised, here's a little update on the Crush 40 Archive, as teased a few days ago. [🧵]

A lot of stuff was found since the archive's initial reveal. Stuff from across multiple studio sessions, such as demos, early versions and alt mixes have been added, including a lot of game rips courtesy of @phantomruby.bsky.social. What's more, a bunch of sources for shows from across multiple of -

the band members' projects have been archived as well. From their early shows at Summer of Sonic or Sonic Boom, to some of Johnny's solo shows, including the odd Hardline show. Quite a bit was added, resulting in the archive now reaching a little over 110GB, as pictured below.

25 May

Updates and announcements coming soon. #TheCrush40Archive #Crush40 #Hardline #AxelRudiPell

10 May

Oh fuck... I got my legs tied to a chair and am stuck dealing with a cocky hedgehog, a moving piece of magic rocks and... whatever the hell is located in this office... What am I gonna do? The answer coming soon.

2 May

We're crushing our twenties tonight.

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11 Apr

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No matter the quality of the material, you never know what kind of gold you might be sitting on, so if you have anything, even if it's not much, feel free to send it at the following contacts: Email: worksofmagicalt@gmail.com Discord: worksofmagic_ (4/5)

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11 Apr

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Did you see Johnny and Jun between 2008 and today and have pics, videos or audio you'd like to have preserved? Maybe you've seen Axel Rudi Pell or Hardline shows between 1992 and today too? The Crush 40 Archive's got you covered. (3/5)

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