“So Freaking clean!” – Drew Backenstoss

“This is one of the best pieces of impromptu mind reading I’ve ever seen” – Christian Grace

“When Manos first showed me his routine, I wanted to reach through the computer screen and punch him in the face. It really is that good!” – Mark Chandaue

“Please let me know when this is ready to purchase, this is one of your best effects yet!” – David Diamond

“I am lost for words, this fooled me completely!” – Mike Sullivan

The ‘Trojan Horse Project’ is a collection of powerful routines that can be performed in person, over the phone, or online.

A New Take on the Visa Cabaret/Free Will Plot:

This effect utilizes the participant’s own objects, which they keep throughout the performance.

This 90-page book begins with the foundational routine that inspired this entire project. Developed by Manos Kartsakis, this remarkable routine introduces at least two innovative techniques that will become staples in your repertoire.

Going beyond a simple 50/50 chance…

The performer invites a participant to conceal three different objects in their pockets and hands. Despite having complete freedom over where to place each item and the ability to switch them at will, the performer accurately divines the location of each object, culminating in a surprising finale.

Key Features:

• Utilize any three objects (no gimmicks needed).
• No need to see or touch the objects at any point.
• The mentalist reveals the locations of each object with 100% accuracy.
• The participant can remain silent throughout, only confirming correctness at the end.
• Final positions of the objects can be predicted if desired.
• Simple yet direct and incredibly deceptive.
• No language barriers.
• No logic puzzles involved.

Elevating the Experience:

Inspired by Manos’ routine, Michael Murray has crafted a variation that stands out as one of the most straightforward mind-reading effects you’ll ever learn. Readers will experience this effect firsthand (in a simulated manner).

Two heads are better than one…

Readers will appreciate how combining the clever principles from each routine creates a seamless piece of impromptu mentalism that can be performed in any setting, including over the phone.

Additionally, you’ll discover four unique handlings, each offering distinct advantages. This includes a two-person version where the performer simultaneously reads the minds of both participants, and a method where the performer remains unaware of the objects in play (a personal favorite of Phedon Bileks).

How does this stack up against other routines?

While several similar works have been published, we believe none match the directness found in this book. The true freedom of the participant’s actions elevates this routine above the rest.

Key Considerations:

• The participant can genuinely place any three objects in any of the three locations without restrictions.
• To ensure fairness, they can swap the positions of the items before proceeding.
• The participant never discloses whether a switch was made (they have complete freedom here).
• No information is revealed by the participant throughout, and all actions are conducted sight unseen.
• Despite the seemingly impossible conditions, the mentalist can instantly reveal the precise location of each item.

It simply doesn’t get any cleaner than this!

If you’ve ever wanted to reveal the locations of three freely hidden objects without asking any questions, this book is perfect for you!

Note: Special thanks to Ian ‘Rasp Cheetham’ for refining these routines into the practical and impactful effects they are today.

“An ingenious new approach to revealing the location of three unseen objects, requiring no peeks, no glimpses, no gimmicks, nothing written down, and you can perform it in person, over the phone, and on Zoom. Love it! Totally practical, totally fooling.” – Mark Elsdon