The Yin Yang Principle by Gerard Zitta

A groundbreaking mentalism technique.

Imagine a spectator mentally selecting a card and then changing their choice. You accurately predict their final selection before they even reveal it!

This method is ideal for impromptu performances—perfect for casual settings or when you’re completely unprepared (yes, you can even perform it on the beach!). It serves as an excellent opener for your mentalism show.

No fishing or props are required—just pure mind reading. This technique can even deceive fellow performers.

While it’s not foolproof, you can expect to succeed about 80% of the time based on extensive practice. The impact remains strong even if you miss the mark. You genuinely name a card chosen in the spectator’s mind before they disclose it, a feat few methods can achieve. Your audience will likely applaud or acknowledge the impressive nature of your mentalism.

If your prediction isn’t spot-on, you have various outs covered. The beauty lies in its simplicity: everything is managed mentally with a touch of verbal finesse and audience control.

A simplified version is included for beginners and casual performances, requiring no special skills—it’s incredibly easy to master.

This principle can seamlessly integrate with existing routines or traditional methods (like peek, glimpse, or force), but it’s effective on its own. If you’re already familiar with some techniques, you’ll find it easy to implement without needing additional verbal skills—just your usual presentation style.

Numerous effects can follow this mental force, allowing for creative adaptations (like ACAAN, Premonition, The Grail, and stop tricks). You can also blend it with clever methods such as Crossroads, Silent Running, The White Room, and Springboard.

As the Yin Yang Principle narrows down the choices to just a few cards, it simplifies your existing routines and opens up a world of new possibilities.

1st edition 2013, revision V1.1, 20 pages.Word count: 7409, equivalent to 29 standard pages of text.