Colour Psychology by Adam Wilber

Effect

The Colour Psychology trick is a color prediction routine where the magician presents four differently colored wallets (red, green, blue, and yellow). Three audience members each pick a wallet and remove a slip inside, only to find humorous messages like "I will pick blue." The last remaining wallet contains a slip that accurately predicts the choices of all three participants, often with personalized details like "the man will pick blue" or "the woman will pick red."

Full Details

This trick is an upgraded version of Martin Lewis’s Technicolor Prediction, expanding it to four wallets instead of one. Each wallet contains a pre-written slip with playful predictions. The method remains similar to the original but gains psychological strength by using separate wallets, making the prediction feel more impossible.

The set includes:

• Four high-quality wallets (red, green, blue, yellow).
• Pre-printed prediction slips with built-in humor.
• A PDF guide with contributions from Andy Nyman and Wayne Goodman, offering performance tips.
• Optional use of small envelopes to add a time delay and enhance the comedic reveal.

Who Should Consider the Trick

Colour Psychology suits magicians who:

• Enjoy mentalism with a lighthearted, interactive approach.
• Perform close-up, parlor, or stage magic.
• Want a routine that blends psychology, comedy, and strong audience participation.
• Appreciate upgrades to classic methods (like Martin Lewis’s original).

Alex Kirk notes that the four-wallet system improves the effect’s psychological impact, calling it "a really strong and funny routine."

Difficulty

The trick is moderate in difficulty, focusing more on presentation than complex sleight of hand. The method requires:

• Subtle handling of the wallets to maintain the illusion.
• Confidence in audience management (since it involves multiple participants).
• Timing to maximize the humor of the reveal (e.g., "I will pick blue").

Kirk emphasizes that the wallets are designed with "subtle checks" to help performers stay on track, making it easier to execute smoothly.

What Magicians Say

• Alex Kirk (Monster Magic Shop): Praises the upgrade to four wallets, calling it "psychologically stronger" than the original. He highlights the built-in comedy, noting that the "I will pick blue" gag gets big laughs when performed well.
• Adam Wilber (Creator): Designed the trick to be versatile, with routines adaptable for close-up or stage. The included PDF features insights from mentalism experts like Andy Nyman, refining the performance.
• General Consensus: Reviewers appreciate the wallet design and humor but suggest adding envelopes for a stronger reveal. The trick is considered a reliable, engaging piece for performers who enjoy interactive mentalism.

Kirk sums it up: "It’s a great six to eight-minute routine that fits almost anyone’s act."