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DemiGod by Manoj Kaushal

Created by: Manoj Kaushal

DemiGod is a close-up magic trick where the magician shows a stack of blank business cards with a Post-It note stuck on one side, displaying a question mark. A spectator is asked to name any number or symbol, which the magician writes down on the card facing towards themselves. The card is then turned around, the Post-It note is peeled off, and underneath is revealed the exact number or symbol the spectator just named. The trick is versatile in that it can be performed with numbers or symbols, but it's limited to these and doesn't extend to full words or names. The method is clever and sneaky, involving a simple yet effective gimmick that requires resetting with a whiteboard marker and nail polish remover wipes.

Key features

  • Versatile for numbers and symbols

  • Clever and sneaky method

  • Requires minimal setup and reset

  • Comes with refills for the gimmick

  • 45-minute detailed tutorial included

Pros

  • Simple and direct method

  • Fools spectators effectively

  • Easy to carry and perform

  • Detailed tutorial covers all aspects

Cons

  • Limited to numbers and symbols

  • Cannot hand out the prediction

  • Requires additional purchases for reset (whiteboard marker, nail polish remover wipes)

  • Effect may feel underwhelming without a strong routine

Effect

The DemiGod trick by Manoj Kaushal presents a direct and puzzling prediction effect. A magician shows a stack of blank business cards, one of which has a Post-it note stuck to it with a question mark. A spectator names any number or symbol, which the magician writes on the card. When the Post-it note is peeled away, the exact number or symbol the spectator named is revealed underneath.

Full Details

The trick uses a clever method involving double writing and a specialized gimmick. The magician writes the spectator’s chosen number or symbol on one side of the card while secretly transferring it to the hidden prediction under the Post-it note. The gimmick is reusable, requiring a whiteboard marker and nail polish remover wipes for resetting.

The supplied materials include blank business cards, refill paper, and the gimmick itself. The performer must provide their own Post-it notes (trimmed to fit) and elastic bands to secure the setup. The tutorial is 45 minutes long, covering handling, subtleties, and reset procedures.

Who Should Consider the Trick

  • Mentalism enthusiasts who enjoy direct prediction effects.
  • Performers looking for a quick, reset-friendly trick that can be done impromptu with minimal setup.
  • Magicians comfortable with double writing techniques, as the method relies on this principle.

Difficulty

The method is straightforward but requires practice to execute smoothly. Writing numbers or symbols clearly while maintaining misdirection is key. The reset is simple but demands carrying additional items (whiteboard marker, wipes).

What Magicians Say

Alex Kirk of The Monster Magic Saturday Show found the method clever but criticized the effect’s limitations:

  • "The method is sneaky and simple, but the effect feels underwhelming."
  • "You can’t hand out the prediction, which weakens the impact."
  • "Works best with numbers/symbols—words or longer phrases are impractical."

While the trick has potential, it may need a stronger routine to elevate it beyond a method demonstration.

What people are saying about DemiGod

Alex Kirk says...

DemiGod features a clever method but lacks in effect potential, citing limitations (only works with symbols/numbers) and the inability to hand out the prediction.

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