SleightfulPalm Reading by Pavel Bach
Created by: Pavel Bach
Key features
Requires pre-programming and setup within the app on your phone.
Includes multiple tricks like Palm Reading, Card Prediction, and a Lie Detector.
Can be combined with other magical tools like 'Hacker'.
Tutorial videos are crucial for understanding the setup and execution.
Strategic setup and misdirection are important for performance.
Represents a natural evolution of magic for tech-savvy audiences.
Pros
Offers a modern twist on traditional magic tricks.
Includes a wide variety of effects in one package.
Well-structured and informative tutorial videos.
Appeals to younger generations comfortable with technology.
Cons
Requires touching the spectator's phone, which may not be completely hands-off.
Not impromptu; requires setup in advance.
May not appeal to traditional magicians hesitant about app-based magic.
Effect
The Palm Reading trick is part of Pavel Bach's AI Stooge system. It uses ChatGPT to create the illusion of a digital palm reading. The magician takes a photo of a spectator's palm and sends it to ChatGPT. The AI then generates a detailed and seemingly accurate reading of the spectator's personality, traits, or even personal details. To the audience, it appears as if the AI has genuinely analyzed the palm and revealed hidden insights.
Full Details
The trick requires pre-programming within the ChatGPT app on the magician's phone. The magician must set up specific prompts and responses in advance to ensure the AI delivers the desired reading. During performance, the magician takes a photo of the spectator's palm, sends it to ChatGPT, and the AI responds with a pre-written analysis. The effect is convincing because the spectator interacts with their own phone, making the reading appear spontaneous and authentic.
Who Should Consider the Trick
This trick is ideal for magicians comfortable with technology and AI tools like ChatGPT. It suits performers who want to incorporate modern, tech-based effects into their routines. Those who perform for younger, tech-savvy audiences will find this particularly engaging. Traditional magicians hesitant about app-based magic may need time to adjust, but the effect is strong enough to justify the learning curve.
Difficulty
The trick is not technically difficult to execute, but it requires careful setup. The magician must program ChatGPT responses beforehand and practice smooth transitions during performance. Misdirection is important when handling the spectator's phone. The included tutorial videos help with setup and execution, making the learning process manageable.
What Magicians Say
David from Magic Orthodoxy reviewed the AI Stooge system, which includes the Palm Reading trick. He praised the effect, saying, "To your spectator, it'll seem like magic... everything that ChatGPT comes back and says will sound like it actually read her palm." He also noted the importance of setup, stating, "This is not impromptu magic... you have something set up ready to go in your app." While acknowledging that the magician must touch the spectator's phone, he suggested using misdirection to maintain the illusion of spontaneity.
The Palm Reading trick is a standout effect in the AI Stooge system, offering a fresh take on classic mentalism with modern technology.
What people are saying about Palm Reading
magicorthodoxy says...
The core concept revolves around leveraging ChatGPT to create the illusion of a digital stooge, seemingly collaborating with the magician to reveal information about a spectator. [...] David believes that 'AI Stooge' represents a natural evolution of magic, particularly for younger generations comfortable with technology.
Review videos
Magic Review - AI Stooge by Pavel Bach
magicorthodoxy mentioned this magic trick in this video.