Acting, Lying and Enjoying It By Ian Rowland
Discover a captivating stage mentalism routine that has become my go-to opener. This performance engages the audience, delivers hearty laughs, and concludes with a compelling mystery. Essentially, it’s an intricate prediction trick packed with entertainment value. You’ll also master a unique approach to a common ‘tool of the trade’. Peter Samelson described this routine as ‘perfect’.
The Rowland Peek: A versatile card move that allows you to know which card a spectator has chosen, creating a moment of stunning misdirection. This technique has consistently amazed audiences worldwide, earning ‘ooohs’ and ‘aaahs’ at lectures. Both Michael Chaut and Etienne Pradier have claimed it completely fooled them!
Thought Extraction: My favorite card routine utilizing the Peek move. This performance will leave even seasoned experts believing you can truly read thoughts through subtle cues and tells. I demonstrated this during a training session for FBI agents last year, and it left them completely baffled.
Troika Twist: A cabaret/stage mentalism routine centered around triple coincidence. One spectator telepathically influences another, leading to a surprising match of thoughts, while my prediction remains mysteriously blank!
Flexi Force: An emotionally charged stage mentalism routine exploring the theme of love’s timelessness. This effect consistently astonishes audiences, prompting them to inquire about the method! Even laymen find it captivating. You’ll learn a clever way to have a spectator unknowingly force an item on themselves.
CTS (Corner Turnover Switch): My preferred method for switching cards under tight conditions. This utility move also serves as an effective way to force a card while ensuring a seemingly free selection.
Something Inside: A card routine employing the CTS move. While the plot may seem simple, the provided full script will empower you to create impactful magic that can genuinely transform lives.
Mind Wave: A variation of ‘B’Wave’ that requires no gaffed cards and can appear utterly miraculous.
Whose Thought: Ideal for close-up or strolling mentalism, this variation on ‘Pseudo Psychometry’ is perfect for those who enjoy quick personality readings, adding a fun and colorful element to your performance.
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