Midas Touch

In this engaging tutorial, Reid Ferry takes you through three of his favorite mentalism effects. First up is 'What Circle,' a pseudo-hypnosis routine where a spectator forgets a shape, with a modern twist using a smartphone screenshot to make it more believable. Then comes 'Insurance,' a thought-stealing effect involving math equations, where Reid demonstrates how to adjust on the fly if things don't go as planned. The highlight is 'Midas Touch' by Peter Turner, a PK Touch routine Reid considers a must-know for mentalists. He breaks down the scripting and delivery to maximize its impact, even sharing how to recover if the initial phase fails. Reid stresses the importance of practice, quick thinking, and audience engagement to make every performance unforgettable.

Takeaways:

• Learn how to modernize classic mentalism effects with technology like smartphone screenshots for added credibility.
• Discover the importance of scripting and delivery in making PK Touch routines like Midas Touch truly impactful.
• Gain insights into handling unexpected audience reactions and saving effects when they don't go as planned.
• Understand the value of practice and rehearsal in perfecting mentalism performances.
• Explore the use of pseudo-hypnosis in creating convincing memory loss and thought-stealing effects.