Mes(s)merize by Stefan Olschewski

An impossible prediction effect

A clear wine glass is seen on a table center stage, containing a black envelope with a prediction. The spectators are asked to concentrate on a single thought, write it down on a card and seal it in an opaque envelope. At your command, they all throw their envelopes onto the stage. A random spectator selects any one of the envelopes (again: NO force!). Let’s assume the thought inside reads “ICECREAM”. She removes the prediction from the glass and opens it. She reads the prediction out loud: it matches the freely selected thought!

Now for the FINAL kicker: The lady is asked to open up the crumpled paper ball that was used to randomly selected her as a volunteer. It reads: “Tonight, a beautiful lady called Annie will thing of ICECREAM!”

• The spectator is randomly selected

• No switch of the paper ball

• No stooges

• No secret Assistants

• No pre-show

• No fumbling

• No sleeving

• No electronics

• They can really write down any thought

• The other envelopes all contain different words

• Spectator opens and reads the prediction herself

• Prediction and envelope, both are completely unprepared

“Brilliant and clever indeed… this gentleman has forged a total masterpiece.” – Larry Becker

“I think it’s terrific prediction, and I love the final punch-finish. Clever and very practical.” – Peter Duffie

“It’s perfect. The method is wonderfully simple and direct and I image it plays extremely well. I give it my highest recommendation.” – Sean Waters

“Brilliant, yet, simple, the only way to do it.” – Marc Salem

Pages: 42 – Saddle Stitched