Lost by Peter Turner, Lewis LeVal, and Mindhaus Productions

Effect

"Lost" by Peter Turner is a mentalism product designed to help performers create a professional act using only everyday items and minimal resources. The effect revolves around the challenge of performing a full mentalism routine with nothing more than pocket change and store-bought objects. The audience sees a magician who, despite having lost their usual props, can still perform astonishing book tests, billet readings, calculator tricks, and more—all with borrowed or inexpensive items.

Full Details

"Lost" consists of eight video chapters totaling 175 minutes of instruction. The content covers:

• Book Tests: Methods for performing multi-phase book tests with borrowed or thrifted books, including variations of the AAA Book Test.
• Card Magic: Techniques for constructing a forcing deck and psychological forcing methods.
• Billet Reading: A name-and-place routine using billets, along with a phone unlock method and center tear.
• Calculator Tricks: Effects using a basic calculator, including date predictions and a candy jar routine.
• Envelope Gimmicks: A peek technique for envelope-based billet reading.
• Jam Session: Additional ideas, subtleties, and performance tips discussed between Peter Turner and Lewis LeVal.

The routines are designed to be impromptu, requiring minimal setup and easily sourced materials.

Who Should Consider the Trick

"Lost" is ideal for:

• Mentalists of all levels looking for practical, impromptu material.
• Performers who want a structured, resourceful approach to building an act with everyday items.
• Magicians who enjoy psychological techniques and subtlety-based methods.
• Those who appreciate Peter Turner’s teaching style, which blends theory with real-world application.

Difficulty

The material is moderate in difficulty, with most techniques being accessible to intermediate performers. Some routines, like psychological forcing and billet work, require practice to master convincingly. However, the methods are well-explained, and the structured format helps streamline learning.

What Magicians Say

• Gareth (Mentalist on a Shoestring) calls it "one of the best mentalism downloads" and praises its practicality, though he notes the envelope section is weaker than the rest. He rates it highly for improvisational value.
• Sebastian Toca gives it a 10/10, calling it his favorite purchase of the year. He highlights the creativity and real-world applicability, especially for impromptu performances.
• Magic Orthodoxy (David) describes it as "one of the best Peter Turner releases," appreciating the concise teaching and Turner’s thought process in selecting props.

Overall, "Lost" is praised for its ingenuity, practicality, and the engaging dynamic between Peter Turner and Lewis LeVal. While some material may be familiar to those who own Turner’s previous works, the fresh presentation and impromptu focus make it a valuable addition to any mentalist’s repertoire.