How to Read Minds Kit for Kids by Ellusionist

Effect

The How to Read Minds Kit for Kids presents a series of mentalism effects designed to engage young audiences. The performer appears to read minds, predict choices, and reveal hidden information in playful ways. Effects include revealing a child’s chosen emoji, predicting words from a book, and uncovering drawings or names secretly written on an impression pad. The routines use everyday objects like a calculator, billets, and a UV pen to create moments of surprise and wonder.

Full Details

The kit includes multiple props and routines:

• Impression Pad – Allows the performer to reveal a name, drawing, or number secretly written by a spectator.
• Billets – Used for simple prediction effects, including a "brain wave" reveal and magician’s choice routine.
• UV Pen – Reveals hidden messages or images under UV light, adding a visual element to predictions.
• Calculator – Used for mathematical tricks, such as forcing a number that always adds up to nine.
• Forcing Pencil Case – A switch case for forcing a specific choice (e.g., a superhero or animal).
• Emoji Trick – A classic elimination effect where one emoji remains as the final prediction.
• Jungle Book Test – A simplified book test where the performer predicts a word chosen by the spectator.
• Deck of Cards – A smaller deck for kid-friendly card tricks.

The tutorials total around 1.5 hours of video content, teaching the basics of each routine without delving into advanced techniques.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This kit is ideal for:

• Magicians performing for children – The effects are designed to be engaging and easy for young audiences to follow.
• Beginners in mentalism – The routines are simple and require no prior experience.
• Parents or educators – The kit can be used to introduce kids to magic in a structured way.

It is not intended for professional mentalists looking for advanced methods, though some props (like the impression pad) may still be useful.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The effects are beginner-friendly, with straightforward methods and minimal sleight of hand. The tutorials are clear, making it accessible even for those new to magic. Some props, like the forcing pencil case, have design flaws but remain functional for casual performances.

What Magicians Say

Sebastian Toca, who reviewed the kit, praised its value for kid-focused performances:

• "The impression pad is the best item in the kit... even for adult magicians."
• "The routines are accessible and engaging for kids... a solid foundation for a 1-hour performance."
• "Some props are cheaply made, like the forcing pencil case, but the overall quality balances out."

He rated the kit 8.75 out of 10, noting that while some effects are simple, they are unlikely to harm a professional magician’s repertoire if exposed. The kit is best seen as a fun introduction to mentalism for young audiences rather than a deep dive into advanced techniques.