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Letters/Numbers by Jérôme Sauloup and Magic Dream

Created by: Jérôme Sauloup, Magic Dream

Letters/Numbers is a versatile magic trick suitable for close-up, parlor, and stage performances, where the magician can reveal a predicted word or number using Scrabble-like tiles. The trick is customizable, allowing performers to use their own Scrabble letters, making it adaptable for any language. It involves no gimmicks or pre-show work, with fully examinable letters and numbers, offering a clean and deceptive effect. The trick is beginner-friendly, with handling described as almost natural, bordering on self-working. It's perfect for magicians looking for a Scrabble-themed presentation that can mystify audiences with its simplicity and adaptability.

Key features

  • Customizable with own Scrabble letters for any language

  • Durable and authentic feeling components

  • Beginner-friendly skill level

  • Suitable for close-up, parlor, and stage performance

  • Fully examinable letters and numbers

  • Good angles for performance

  • No gimmicks or pre-show work required

Pros

  • Highly versatile and adaptable to any language

  • Durable components that feel authentic

  • Easy to perform, suitable for beginners

  • Clean effect with no gimmicks

  • Good angles make it suitable for various performance settings

Cons

  • May require replenishment of some reusables

  • Not ideal for table hopping without resetting the prediction

Effect

The Letters/Numbers trick creates the illusion of predicting or influencing a spectator's chosen word or number. A spectator freely selects letters or numbers from a bag, and the magician reveals that their choices match a pre-determined prediction. The effect uses a Scrabble-style display, making it visually engaging and familiar to audiences.

Full Details

The trick includes a Scrabble display, a bag of letters or numbers (depending on the version purchased), and additional components for the method. The materials are high-quality and durable, resembling real Scrabble pieces. The effect is fully customizable—performers can use letters from their own Scrabble sets, making it adaptable to any language.

The handling is simple, requiring minimal sleight of hand. The method involves a natural movement that makes the trick nearly self-working. The letters and numbers are examinable before and after the effect, adding to the deception. There are no electronics, flaps, or pre-show work involved.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for:

  • Beginner magicians due to its easy handling.
  • Close-up and parlor performers who want a visual, interactive effect.
  • Mentalists looking for a word or number prediction routine.
  • Stage performers if using a camera to display the Scrabble board.

Difficulty

The skill level is beginner-friendly. The handling is described as "almost a natural movement" by Beau Creamer, making it accessible even to those new to magic. No advanced sleight of hand is required.

What Magicians Say

Beau Creamer from Murphy's Magic highlights the trick's versatility, stating:

  • "The quality of the material itself is incredibly durable—it's going to last you a lifetime."
  • "This is 100% customizable to any language, which means any word."
  • "The angles on this are actually pretty darn good... perfect for parlor or close-up situations."

He also emphasizes the deceptive nature of the effect, noting that it contains "no electronics, no accomplice, and no pre-show." The trick is praised for its clean method and strong audience impact.

The Letters/Numbers trick is a strong choice for magicians who want a visual, interactive, and easy-to-perform prediction effect. Its adaptability and examinable props make it a valuable addition to many performance styles.

What people are saying about Letters/Numbers

Beau Creamer says...

The quality of the material itself is incredibly durable it's going to last you a lifetime [...] this is a pretty much self-working effect that's right baby self workk.

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