Discover the Art of Mind Reading with “Coercion”

For those familiar with my work, my admiration for the “Spectator as Mind Reader” concept is well-known. When Séamus introduced me to this innovative system, I couldn’t help but smile at its cleverness.

“Coercion” has captured my interest like few other routines. Séamus has ingeniously reimagined a classic mentalism effect, transforming it into a stunning performance piece.

What truly sets this routine apart is its simplicity. If you’ve ever dreamed of having a spectator reveal a name you’ve been thinking of—one that’s been written down in advance—this method is perfect for you.

The effectiveness of this routine relies on three crucial elements: first, the spectator genuinely perceives the name; second, the card displaying this name is placed on the table before the spectator reveals it; and finally, it is the spectator who turns over the card themselves.

For clarity, this effect utilizes a well-known mentalism gimmick that can be easily sourced if you don’t already own one. However, Séamus also provides alternative methods that do not require this gimmick.

This comprehensive 35-page e-book includes the following insights:

• Spectator as Mind Reader Essay
• The Coercion Technique: A method for enabling the spectator to reveal words, names, and objects.
• The Pushy Book Test: The spectator reveals the word you are thinking of from a borrowed book.
• Hands Free in France: The spectator correctly identifies a country you have in mind.
• Three Avenues: A technique for allowing the spectator to intuit a star sign, country, PIN number, and more.