Odyssey by Chris Philpot

Effect

Odyssey is a magic trick disguised as a high-quality travel magazine. To the audience, it appears as a real magazine with articles, ads, and travel content. The magician uses the magazine to perform multiple mentalism effects, making it seem like the magazine itself has strange powers. Spectators may experience effects like losing their ability to read, feeling drunk just by reading words, or having their thoughts predicted. The magazine looks and feels authentic, enhancing the illusion.

Full Details

Odyssey is a luxury travel magazine designed by professional graphic designer Jules Philpott. It contains ten different mentalism effects integrated into its pages. The magazine is printed on glossy paper with a laminated cover, resembling real publications like Condé Nast Traveller. Effects include:

• Reading Impairment: A spectator loses the ability to read while looking at the magazine.
• Drunk Effect: Spectators feel intoxicated after reading a list of drinks.
• Book Test: A realistic book test where a spectator’s chosen word is revealed.
• Scrabble Prediction: A word prediction using randomly selected Scrabble tiles.
• Dream Vacation Assistance: The magician helps a spectator realize their dream vacation.
• Mind Reading: One spectator appears to read another’s thoughts.
• Picture Description: The magician describes a thought-of image.
• Relaxation Technique: A routine designed to calm a tense spectator.
• Pegasus Page: A torn-and-restored effect.
• Unhypnotized: An emotionally powerful effect from Chris Philpott’s previous work.

The magazine resets instantly and can be examined by spectators. It comes with a two-hour training video explaining all routines.

Who Should Consider the Trick

Odyssey is ideal for:

• Mentalists who want a versatile, self-contained prop.
• Close-up performers looking for an interactive, examinable object.
• Stage magicians who need a visually engaging routine.
• Corporate entertainers who want a professional, conversation-starting prop.

It is not ideal for walk-around magic due to its size.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

Odyssey is designed to be accessible. Most effects require minimal sleight of hand, focusing instead on presentation and audience interaction. The included training video provides clear instructions. Beginners can perform many of the routines, while experienced magicians can adapt them for more advanced presentations.

What Magicians Say

• Banachek called it "F#%&ing Brilliant!"
• Shawn Farquhar added it to his show immediately.
• Craig Petty rated it 10/10, calling it a potential "Trick of the Year."
• Brett Barry considers it the "ultimate version" of Chris Philpott’s previous concepts.
• Cole Blalock found it invaluable for corporate work.
• Ron Gudel praised the audience reactions, especially the mixed drinks routine.

Luke from itsallthingsmagic highlighted its clever design, while mentalistonashoestring noted its practicality for mentalists. SaturnMagicShop emphasized its seamless integration of magic into real magazine content.

Odyssey is a well-received, multi-purpose mentalism tool that combines realism with strong magical effects.