“Chris is the real deal. Original presentations that will grab your audiences and not let go. Highly recommended.” – Bob Cassidy

“Chris is a creative, original thinker and a truly great performer, his skills and talents mesmerised me. I highly recommend you all to see him in action.” – Uri Geller

“I’m a fan of Chris Rawlins. He knows how to create amazement and he will inspire you to do the same!” – Marc Paul

What Will You Learn?

In this engaging lecture, you’ll discover how to reveal numbers from a spectator’s credit card without ever seeing or touching it, all within a playful routine called Credit Guard. You’ll master a foolproof method for duplicating a spectator’s drawing under pressure, known as REVEAL. Chris will also introduce Hack, his innovative take on the classic Al Koran Newspaper Test, offering an easy, no-memory solution to the original Headline Countdown.

Additionally, you’ll learn a straightforward yet impressive Lottery Prediction effect, aptly named Lucky Lottery. Experience a stunning thought-of name revelation that creates multiple moments of astonishment for the spectator, called Flutter. Chris will also share Drop Card, a versatile method that allows one spectator to guide another to a thought-of playing card while their eyes are closed, with minimal involvement from you.

Throughout the session, Chris will delve into the reasoning behind his methods and provide alternative options for the effects discussed, including how to adapt his newspaper test into a compelling prediction effect. He will cover staging techniques and maximizing audience engagement, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of each effect. Chris values audience interaction and will address any questions in detail after sharing these effects and more.

Who Is Chris Rawlins?

Chris Rawlins is a 24-year-old professional mentalist hailing from North England. While studying English Literature at the University of York, he discovered his true passion for performance. Over the past eight years, Chris has immersed himself in the world of magic and mentalism, collaborating with fascinating individuals along the way.

In 2010, he released his first manuscript, Mind Experiments, under the mentorship of Kenton Knepper, which garnered praise within the magic community. Following this, Chris published Roulette in 2012, a book filled with mentalism routines and theories that received acclaim from notable figures like Bob Cassidy and Luke Jermay. This work has seen multiple printings and translations, including a recent French edition.

In 2013, Chris presented at the esteemed Session Convention, showcasing his clipboard peek, REVEAL, which Luke Jermay hailed as “the ultimate clipboard glimpse.” Following this, he toured Europe, lecturing in France, the Netherlands, and beyond. In 2014, he launched his first standalone DVD set with Vanishing Inc. Magic, Leading Thoughts, featuring live performances and previously unpublished routines, earning high praise from industry leaders.

Over the past five years, Chris has established a reputation for crafting modern, innovative material. He currently performs full-time as a mentalist, captivating audiences while sharing his insights and techniques within the magic community.