The performer begins by presenting a folded paper package, symbolizing the three levels of consciousness. As each layer is opened, another inner package is revealed, each inscribed with the title of a specific consciousness level. From the smallest packet, a pewter oracle token is displayed, which serves to explore the positive and negative aspects of life.

After refolding the packets, the token is handed to a participant, who is invited to flip it or spin it on the table. The outcome of the token’s landing (REMOVE or LIVE LIFE) determines the reading’s focus, enhanced by combining it with additional topic cards. At the conclusion, the participant unfolds the papers once more to discover a motivational message that has magically appeared, which they can keep.

This routine can be further enriched with mind-reading elements, allowing the performer to intuitively identify the chosen topic from the cards. The system seamlessly merges magic and mentalism, showcasing both the appearance of the message and the reading process.

The Token of Life is a compact, self-contained tool, perfect for magicians, mentalists, or anyone looking to add a psychic reading element to their act. It includes a detailed instructional PDF and a sample reading transcription, along with a performance demonstration by Russell J Hall.