Legitimate and highly effective. I began microdosing a few months ago (occasionally using larger doses). The mushrooms pretty much killed my desire to drink alcohol (I had been a heavy drinker for 19 years) and are presently helping me get off nicotine (went from two packs a day, to one pack every two days, in a single week, without suffering any serious nicotine cravings). They also make me much more productive at work and sociable. I had been prone to anxiety, but these mushrooms eliminated that. I have had visuals at higher dosages, but in my experiences, it's a minor part of the experience compared to just how well the mushrooms make you FEEL and how well they unlock deep, creative thought. To sum it up, these mushrooms will help you feel great about yourself, will encourage you to work at becoming a better person in areas of your life that need change, and will definitely make you more empathic toward other people. To me, that's the best magic.