Crypted by Daniel Dorian Johnson and Michael Murray
Created by: Daniel Dorian Johnson, Michael Murray
Key features
Interactive mentalism performance
Involves audience participation
Designed for close-up or parlour settings
Clever method for deducing a phone password
Strong mentalism appeal
Pros
Highly engaging and suspenseful
Clever and effective method
Strong audience impact
Interactive nature enhances the experience
Cons
May require setup or specific conditions
Reliance on pre-arranged elements could reduce spontaneity
Effect
Crypted is a mentalism trick where the magician appears to guess a spectator's new password for their phone. The performance is interactive and creates a sense of suspense as the magician seemingly reads the spectator's mind to unlock their device. The trick often involves audience participation, making it engaging and memorable.
Full details
Crypted is a collaboration between Daniel Dorian Johnson and Michael Murray. The trick involves deducing a new password for a phone using a phone number. The method is clever and designed to create a strong mentalism effect. The performance can be adapted to different settings, making it versatile for various audiences. The trick uses minimal props, typically just a phone, which adds to its practicality.
Who should consider the trick
Crypted is ideal for magicians who specialize in mentalism or those looking to add a strong, interactive mentalism effect to their repertoire. It is suitable for performers who enjoy engaging directly with their audience and creating a sense of mystery and suspense. The trick is also a good fit for those who prefer using minimal props in their performances.
Information on how difficult it is to perform
The difficulty level of Crypted is moderate. While the method is clever and effective, it requires some setup and understanding of the underlying principles to perform convincingly. Magicians with experience in mentalism or interactive tricks will find it easier to master. However, even those new to mentalism can learn and perform it with practice.
What magicians say
Magic-tv describes Crypted as an "interactive mentalism performance" that is "engaging and suspenseful." They note that the trick likely involves audience participation or a pre-arranged setup, which adds to its appeal. Another review from magic-tv highlights the trick's "clever method and strong mentalism appeal," though they mention that it may require specific conditions for performance. Michael Murray, one of the creators, emphasizes that Crypted allows a spectator to unlock the magician's phone, making it a streamlined and impactful effect. Overall, magicians appreciate the trick's interactive nature and its ability to create a memorable experience for the audience.
What people are saying about Crypted
magic-tv says...
The act is interactive and likely involves audience participation or a pre-arranged setup to create the illusion of mind-reading. [...] The performance highlights Johnson's skill in mentalism and his ability to engage the audience.
Performance videos
Crypted by Daniel Dorian Johnson | Guessing Matt's New Password
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Review videos
Crypted by Daniel Dorian Johnson & Michael Murray | The Craig Test - Live Performance & Review
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Other videos
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