NAME GAME by Spidey and Rick Lax

A mind-blowing mentalism effect that transforms ordinary name tags into a reputation-building miracle.

WHY NAMES MATTER

Names hold immense power. They surpass the impact of cards, coins, and even random words. NAME GAME brilliantly taps into this power in a direct and spectacular way. The secret behind this method is truly unique and incredibly effective.

TRICK OVERVIEW

This performance features 8 name tags, each cut in half, resulting in 16 unique pieces—no duplicates or extras. You lay out the name halves face-up for your spectator to examine. Afterward, you turn them face down and shuffle the pieces.

First, you select one name tag half, which can be placed under your drink or handed to your friend. They then choose another half, and remarkably, the names match perfectly.

ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS FROM RICK

• This trick works great with “Hello My Name Is” tags, but feel free to use index cards, paper, or blank Bicycle cards.
• It’s one of those rare effects you can perform immediately—no complex moves or hidden elements involved.
• I’ll admit it: when Spidey first demonstrated this to me, I was completely fooled. Collaborating with Spidey, Brandon, and Nick helped refine this into a clear and deceptive routine. If you seek a simple yet powerful psychic demonstration that highlights the significance of names, this is the trick for you.

Special thanks to Brandon Gerald and Nick Locapo.