Steve Fearson – Stop the Presses

Effect: The magician borrows a newspaper from a spectator and tears it into pieces. After writing a prediction on a separate piece of paper, he hands it to the spectator for safekeeping. A volunteer is blindfolded and asked to shuffle the torn pieces until they decide to stop. Once they stop, the magician provides a sharpie for them to mark a dot on the paper. After removing the blindfold, the spectator reads the word where they placed the dot, which astonishingly matches the magician’s prediction perfectly.

What’s black and white and red all over? A newspaper, of course.

Many prediction effects rely on gimmicks or require setup, but this one only needs a regular magic marker and an unprepared newspaper.

The newspaper can be borrowed, and the marker can be too. You can even buy a newspaper on the spot or use any you find nearby. It’s truly versatile!

100% IMPROMPTU

100% ACCURATE

100% AMAZING

Imagine executing a stunning mentalism effect with any unprepared newspaper. This is the essence of great magic.

No frills.. No fuss.. Pure IMPACT!

This effect can be performed anywhere, captivating audiences of all sizes. It’s perfect for television performances and equally effective in intimate settings. Whether on the street, in a living room, or on stage, you can perform it ANYWHERE!

Stop the Presses is available now as a downloadable video, compatible with both Mac and Windows. The file size is approximately 30 megabytes.