SleightfulJungle Book Test by Ellusionist
Created by: Ellusionist
Where to buy
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Key features
Part of a kit designed for children's mentalism performances
Uses 'The Jungle Book' for word prediction effects
Includes a professionally made impression pad for name, drawing, or number reveals
Comes with a UV pen for revealing hidden images or predictions
Features a deck of cards suitable for kids' hands
Includes a book test similar to the 'Dracula Book Test' but tailored for children
Pros
Well-made tutorials totaling around 1.5 hours of content
Impression Pad is highly praised for its quality and utility
Engaging and accessible routines for kids
Good value for the price, offering a foundation for a kid-friendly magic act
Not overly complex, making it suitable for beginners
Cons
Forcing pencil case is of low quality and flawed in design
Some props are considered cheap quality
Unusual process for accessing video tutorials requiring a code redemption
Effect
The Jungle Book Test is a mentalism effect designed for children's performances. The magician presents a copy of The Jungle Book and invites a child to open it to any page. The child looks at the first word on that page, and the magician correctly reveals it. The effect is simple, visual, and engaging for young audiences.
Full Details
The Jungle Book Test is based on the same principle as the Dracula Book Test from Ellusionist's adult-focused How to Read Minds Kit. The book is gimmicked to allow the performer to know the first word on any page the child selects. The method is straightforward, requiring no sleight of hand or complex setup.
The book itself is designed to look like a standard children's book, making it approachable for young audiences. The effect can be repeated with slight variations, such as having the child turn to the next or previous page for an additional reveal.
Who Should Consider the Trick
This trick is ideal for:
- Magicians who perform for children and want to add mentalism to their shows.
- Beginners looking for an easy-to-perform book test.
- Performers who already own the Dracula Book Test and want a kid-friendly alternative.
It is not designed for professional mentalists performing for adult audiences, as the method is simple and geared toward younger spectators.
Difficulty
The Jungle Book Test is very easy to perform. No advanced techniques or memorization are required. The method relies on a cleverly designed prop, making it accessible even for beginners.
What Magicians Say
Sebastian Toca, who reviewed the How to Read Minds Kit for Kids, praised the Jungle Book Test, calling it "a very good book test" and "super easy to do." He noted that while it is not examinable, it effectively achieves its purpose for children's performances. He also mentioned that the book is well-made and visually appealing for kids.
Toca did clarify that the effect is not as versatile as some might assume—while the trailer suggests the child can open to "any page," the method only allows for specific page turns (next or previous page) to maintain the illusion. Despite this, he found it to be a strong addition to the kit, especially for young audiences.
Overall, the Jungle Book Test is a well-received, beginner-friendly mentalism effect that works particularly well in children's shows.
What people are saying about Jungle Book Test
sebastiantoca9208 says...
The kit is surprisingly good and could be a foundation for a kid-friendly magic act. [...] The Impression Pad is considered the best item in the kit, allowing for name, drawing, or number reveals.
Review videos
How To Read Minds Kit (Kids) by Ellusionist - Mentalism Review
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