Paul Brook – NIX4

Foreword by Bob Cassidy

For many performances, my show culminates in a stunning finale.

This finale, known as NIX4, combines four extraordinary effects into one cohesive experience, delivering a powerful conclusion to any parlour or stage performance.

With NIX4, the performer showcases four distinct skills: Prediction, Influence, Direct Mind Reading, and the art of Non-Verbal cues. This routine engages five audience members and features an astonishing sixteen moments of wonder.

The beauty of NIX4 lies in its simplicity; it relies on just one clever moment, after which the effects seamlessly unfold.

Here’s what you can expect from NIX4:

• A fresh and engaging approach to the Chair Test, ideal for trade shows, corporate events, and tailored performances.
• Direct Mind Reading, allowing you to gaze at your participants and reveal the word they are thinking of, or something closely related.
• The ability to discern which participants are telling the truth and which are not.
• A Prediction of a participant’s chosen word displayed before it is revealed.
• A Redemption-style effect where you seemingly fail to divine a participant’s thought-of word. After the applause fades, you reveal an A4 card that has been visible throughout the performance, showing the missed word printed on its reverse side.

Best of all, all the materials needed for these incredible effects can be conveniently stored in a standard A4 folder. NIX4 is designed for larger audiences, ensuring visibility in big theatres while also performing beautifully for smaller groups.

In terms of duration, NIX4 can be executed as a brisk 15-minute piece, comfortably extended to 20 minutes, or leisurely paced over 25 minutes.