This effect combines a clever methodology with an entertaining presentation that will delight your audience every time. While not entirely new, as it builds on previous work by Dobbmeister and Alan Wong, Heads Up 2.0 stands out as a more refined and engaging version. Utilizing just a simple post-it note, it aligns perfectly with the playful nature of the game at its core.

In this routine, you invite participants to play a game of Forehead Detective. Each player has the name of a famous person affixed to their forehead, visible to everyone but themselves. By asking yes/no questions, they must deduce their identity. A spectator writes a 3-digit number on a post-it note and places it on your forehead, while you do the same for them. When revealed, both notes match perfectly. This can also be adapted to drawings, names, or even playing cards. True to Wayne Dobson’s style, there’s a humorous twist at the conclusion.