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Heritage

Created by: Gabriel Berlin

Heritage is a mentalism trick that presents a modern take on the classic predicted thought of card plot. Spectators are led to believe they freely choose a card, which the magician has miraculously predicted in advance. This trick is suitable for close-up or parlour settings and involves a gaff card for the final revelation, making it a visually stunning piece of mentalism that leaves audiences baffled.

Key features

  • Uses the Green Neck System for seemingly impossible predictions
  • Eliminates typical equivocation seen in similar effects
  • Requires a gaff card for the final revelation
  • Suitable for both beginners and experienced mentalists
  • Can be adapted for close-up or stage performances

Pros

  • Strong audience reactions
  • Beginner-friendly with no difficult moves
  • Versatile for various performance settings
  • Clever scripting enhances the effect's impact

Cons

  • Requires purchase of additional gaff cards
  • May not be suitable for those preferring to give away the predicted card

What people are saying about Heritage

UnbiasedMagicReviews says...
Gabriel Berlin's take on the predicted thought of card is an excellent routine... I think it's something that you'll probably end up using.

Heritage videos

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Mentalism Review - Gabriel Werlen Penguin Live Lecture

$40.00

The video provides an in-depth review of Gabriel Werlen's Penguin Live Lecture, which costs $40 and lasts over 3 hours. It features 10 mentalism routines, including close-up, strolling, and stage performances. The lecture is praised for its beginner-friendly approach, requiring no difficult moves or memorization, but emphasizes the importance of practice for effective performance. Key routines include 'No Way,' 'Setting the Table,' and 'Seeing,' which utilize the Green Neck System for seemingly impossible predictions. The latter part of the lecture introduces the Schrodinger's system, applying quantum physics principles to mentalism for effects like 'The Colorful Opener' and 'Heads I Win, Tails You Lose.' The reviewer highlights the practicality and versatility of the routines, recommending the lecture for both beginners and experienced mentalists. Pros include the ease of learning and the strong audience reactions, while cons might be the need for additional purchases (like gaff cards for certain effects).

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Takeaways:

  • The lecture is highly recommended for mentalism enthusiasts of all levels.
  • Features 10 diverse routines covering close-up, strolling, and stage mentalism.
  • Utilizes the Green Neck System and Schrodinger's system for powerful effects.
  • Beginner-friendly with no difficult moves, but requires practice for mastery.
  • Some effects may require additional purchases like gaff cards.
  • The reviewer personally road-tested several routines with strong audience reactions.