Three Will by Laurence Hookway

THREE WILL PREMISE: THE MAIN THREE WILL EFFECT: REQUIREMENTS:

• No setup required.
• No sleight of hand necessary.
• Practically impromptu performance.
• If you can write on paper, you can execute this effect.
• Designed for close-up performances.

TWO ALTERNATE METHODS PRESENTED:

• Guarantees a definitive prediction every time.
• In approximately 95% of cases, you won’t need to touch the prediction after writing it.
• Both assistants’ names are included in the prediction.
• No prior knowledge of assistants’ names is needed.
• The prediction is read aloud, not the assistants; does not utilize the ‘Free Will’ principle.
• Some setup is involved, but it can still be performed spontaneously.
• Can be executed without sleight of hand, though a sleight of hand option is available.
• One method is multilingual, suitable for any written language, including German, French, Spanish, or even Klingon.
• One method requires a common ‘item’ easily found at local office supply stores or at MJM Magic.

MAGIC CAFE MEMBER REVIEWS:

“‘Three Will’ is brilliantly constructed and choreographed. The presentation is entertaining, the audience is involved and baffled, and you are completely ‘clean’ at the end. What more could a performer want?” Mick Ayres
“Well done indeed! I was really impressed with the level of detail that went into the writing and the overall level of thinking. No stone is left unturned and the effect is great. Nice work, Laurence!” Cameron Francis
“Laurence’s ‘Three Will’ is a collection of lovely, practical, and astonishing mentalism – the kind that just cries out to be used as often as possible.” Liam Montier
“A lot of thought was put into this, and the writing is the best I have seen in a PDF, resulting in a clear understanding of effect and method on the first read through. Well written and the best published version I am aware of.” Steve Haynes
“Laurence’s ‘Three Will’ involves three people, three objects, and a spot-on triple prediction. He walks you through the effect and guides you down every side street and alleyway. I am a journalist; the effect is good, the writing is better. This was a joy to read.” Bobby Warren (robwar0010)
“There are a good number of similar effects around, but this is my choice. The premise and method in ‘Three Will’ are justified and make sense. Many variations get bogged down with tricky wordplay or situational necessities, but this is simple, impactful, and fun to perform.” Adam McClure (Olympic_Adam)
“‘Three Will’ is Laurence’s take on a classic effect and is particularly devious, deceptive, and easy to perform. I highly recommend this offering, and without giving anything away, ‘Three Will’ will really get the wheels turning regarding other possibilities for its use.” Gabe Abelson (gabelson)
“‘Three Will’ is a very entertaining and intriguing routine. There is plenty of interaction with the assisting spectators, and Laurence’s effect builds upon the original, making it that much more powerful. The manuscript is detailed and helps you understand the potential power of ‘Three Will’.” Neil Sommerville (NeilS)
“I’m not a Mentalist, but I really like this. Devious method, well thought through, and focused subtleties. I smiled as I read the first few pages. This is good, usable stuff.” Peter Pitchford
“I found this routine theatrical with built-in comedic moments, making it a nice bonus to get all that in one package. For someone just starting out or with limited experience building an act, they have a ready-made routine with nice elements included.” ash2arani
“With an open-ended presentation, ‘Three Will’ employs a clever method and simple technique that avoids unnecessary verbal complexities.” Iain Dunford (Iain)