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Love Is Blind

Created by: Andy Nyman

Love Is Blind is a mentalism trick where the magician performs a love test using billets. The spectator is asked to think of people they like and one person they love, and through a series of choices, the magician reveals the person they love. This trick is suitable for close-up, parlour, and stage performances, offering a unique twist on the classic living or dead test.

Key features

  • Uses a clever presentation to engage the spectator
  • Requires minimal props (billets and an envelope)
  • Easy to perform with no difficult moves
  • Versatile for various performance settings
  • Offers a unique take on a classic mentalism plot

Pros

  • Highly fooling and engaging for audiences
  • Simple to learn and perform
  • Commercial and adaptable to different performance environments
  • Unique presentation that stands out

Cons

  • Requires some preparation (billets and envelope)
  • May not be suitable for performances without a table

What people are saying about Love Is Blind

sebastiantoca9208 says...
Love Is Blind is a fantastic routine, it's kind of a living or dead test but instead of living in dead people it's people that you like and one person that you love so it's a really interesting take on it.

Love Is Blind videos

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Eleven Years Later by Andy Nyman - Mentalism Review

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This video offers an in-depth look at 'Eleven Years Later' by Andy Nyman, a treasure trove of mentalism tricks that remain impactful years after their release. The reviewer, with extensive magic knowledge, breaks down each trick to guide potential buyers. Key routines include 'Brainwave,' where a spectator's deceptive answers culminate in the magician revealing a chosen card, and 'Love Is Blind,' a clever love test using billets. Other standout tricks are a psychometry test with phones, a matchbox trick, a coin flip effect, and a two-deck routine. While some preparation is needed, like building props, the tricks are praised for their ease of performance and versatility across close-up to stage settings. The material's ability to baffle audiences and its commercial viability are highlighted, alongside a mention of a possible video version. The lecture notes earn a 9.5 out of 10 for their exceptional quality and originality.

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Takeaways:

  • The tricks in 'Eleven Years Later' are easy to perform but require some preparation.
  • Most routines are suitable for various performance settings, from close-up to stage.
  • The material is praised for its fooling effects and commercial appeal.
  • The lecture notes are rated 9.5 out of 10 for their quality and uniqueness.
  • A possible video format of the same content is mentioned as an alternative.