Phill Smith LIVE (Penguin LIVE)
“Phill Smith thinks differently. It must be the creativity from his top-notch graphic designer brain, leaking into his mentalism brain that does it. Phill’s ideas are smart, direct, and practical—what more could any mentalism enthusiast desire?” – Ken Dyne
“When an engineer faces a challenge, he seeks the simplest yet most robust solution. Phill Smith’s mentalism is a symphony of solutions—elegant, powerful, and compelling. His Quinta force exemplifies his brilliance.” – Atlas Brookings
“Few inspire me in the realm of mentalism, but Phill Smith delivers inspiration in abundance.” – Paul Brook
“I first discovered Phill’s work through his book Mitox, which was filled with practical ideas I could easily incorporate into my performances. Since then, we’ve become good friends, and he continually amazes me with his innovative thinking and creativity!” – Looch
What Will He Teach?
Equifinque – A lively opener for any close-up mentalism performance.
The Biz – An ungimmicked, sleight-free method to discern anything drawn or written on a business card.
Visionary Journey – A straightforward approach to transform a cartology reading into an intriguing performance piece (Cardfab).
K3 – Utilize subliminal suggestion to influence a spectator’s free choice.
Thumbscrews Booktest – A dynamic contemporary presentation for an ungimmicked booktest, demonstrating how to make any effect foolproof.
Quinta – Phill reveals the mechanics behind the powerful Quinta, a fair alternative to traditional magician’s choice—a streamlined, propless method to force anything.
DBag Drawing Challenge – A method to never buy a drink again.
Savant – Achieve a personal best in a mind-blowing mental challenge that will astonish your audience.
Phill will also share his unique approach to crafting impactful mentalism effects and developing a memorable performing persona.
Who Is He?
Phill Smith, a UK-based mentalist, writer, designer, and consultant, has been creating compelling mind reading effects for over a decade, with performances by professionals worldwide on stage and television. Renowned for his three handbooks on contemporary mentalism—Mitox, Yokai, and Mokele—his innovative approach produces modern mentalism tailored for real-world audiences. Additionally, Phill has consulted for numerous professional performers, contributing to the TV show Impossible? and providing on-set consulting in the UK, Belgium, and Ukraine. He has also performed professionally in various settings, receiving rave reviews for his sold-out public shows.