Predict-Tac-Toe by Richard Osterlind, Presented by Simone Turkington (Instant Download)

A captivating prediction of an entire tic-tac-toe game, played genuinely and competitively against your spectator!

“It brings me great joy to have tools like this in my back pocket for impromptu situations. This will be particularly effective performing a prediction casually and quickly in a wide variety of situations. Once you learn this tool, it will be a fun thing that you will always have and be ready to use.” – Paul Draper

Predict-Tac-Toe is a timeless prediction effect based on a game everyone knows. With what appears to be a regular game of Tic-Tac-Toe, you can predict the future, demonstrate a remarkable coincidence, or even influence your opponent’s choices. Originally crafted by Richard Osterlind and now showcased by Simone Turkington, this is Predict-Tac-Toe. Here’s how it works: You invite a spectator to play a simple game of Tic-Tac-Toe. You make the first move, and then your opponent is free to choose any move they like. After an engaging game, it ends in a draw. At this point, you allow them to open an envelope that has been visible throughout the performance. Inside is a photograph revealing the exact outcome of the game. They can keep both the photograph and the game, as everything is examinable. Building on the brilliant work of Martin Gardner, Richard Osterlind’s Predict-Tac-Toe elevates this mental mystery to a new level of astonishment. It’s easy to perform and requires no special props; you can even have the final prediction stored in your wallet or shared on social media. Predict-Tac-Toe is truly a standout effect.