Coincidence At Play by Jay Jennings (Instant Download)
A fun close-up or parlor magic routine (with a mentalism flavor and an “OMG!” ending) that revolves around the game of chess!
The effect: Six chess boards are shown, each missing a different piece and then one board is chosen at random. Multiple chess pieces are shown and one is chosen by a different random method. That turns out to be the piece that is missing from the previously chosen chess board.
And it includes a “Print Your Own Props” section that allows you to make the needed props on your own printer (or the quick print place down the street).Print the chess boards on regular paper, print the chess piece cards on thicker paper or Avery business card blanks (it’s all set up for that), glue the numbers on poker chips or similar, and you’re good to go.I’ve even included larger chess boards to print in case you want to go for a parlor-style version.Coincidence At Play is a fun routine to perform and fun and mystifying for your audience. While not technically a mentalism piece, it can easily be used as a way to get to the subject of mental powers, intuition, etc.I wouldn’t exactly call it self-working, but there’s no sleight of hand required to perform and no “gimmicks” to go haywire, so you can focus on the presentation. That’s the way I like my routines. — Jay Jennings
