Word to Your Mother Booktest by Joshua Quinn
“Word To Your Mother may well have set a new standard to which future book tests will be compared. In the right hands, it approaches true miracle status.” – Dick Christian.
“This is the best book test I have ever seen.” – Sean Waters.
“Joshua’s thinking behind this book test is fantastic.” – Paolo Cavalli.
“Thanks so very, very much for your book test. Now can you send me the directions? I can’t see the **** method even though I know it.” – Banachek.
“It’s goddamned good.” – John Riggs.
The essence of this book test lies in its simplicity: a participant freely selects a word from a book, and the performer reveals that word as if reading their mind. What sets this apart from other book tests is twofold: the undeniable fairness of the word selection and the “unbacktrackable” realism of the revelation.
Unlike previous book tests that may excel in one aspect, this one combines both a strong selection process and a compelling revelation. Here’s how it works: the performer hands the book to the participant and does not need to touch or approach the book again. They can even turn their back or be in another room while the participant freely handles the book.
The participant genuinely chooses any page and word, with simple instructions to focus on a word that is neither too short nor excessively long, ensuring an engaging experience.
In the hands of a skilled performer, Word To Your Mother can achieve astonishing results. However, the nuances require quick thinking and adept audience management, making it unsuitable for beginners in the mentalism field.