Pen Or Pencil by Mickael Chatelain

Created by: Mickael Chatelain

Pen Or Pencil is a close-up mentalism trick where the magician presents a pen and a pencil, and through a simple yet clever principle, the spectator is led to choose one, with the outcome appearing impossible and mind-reading. Inspired by Dynamo's 'Magician Impossible', this routine is designed for impromptu performances and requires minimal setup, making it ideal for casual settings. Buyers should note that it relies on psychological forces and is suitable for beginners to intermediate magicians looking for a quick, engaging effect.

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Key features

  • Based on a simple principle for easy learning

  • Inspired by Dynamo's 'Magician Impossible'

  • Suitable for impromptu close-up mentalism

  • Minimal setup required

  • Ideal for beginners and intermediate performers

Pros

  • Easy to learn and perform

  • Engaging and puzzling for spectators

  • Versatile for various performance settings

Cons

  • May rely heavily on psychological forces, limiting surprise for some audiences

Effect

The Pen Or Pencil trick presents a simple and direct choice for a spectator. The magician shows a pen and a pencil. A spectator chooses one. The magician then reveals that they correctly predicted the spectator's choice in an impossible way. The prediction matches the chosen item exactly.

Full details

Pen Or Pencil is a magic trick created by Mickael Chatelain. The routine is based on a simple principle. It is inspired by a routine performed by Dynamo on his television show "Magician Impossible." The method allows the magician to know the spectator's choice between a pen and a pencil. The magician can then reveal a prediction that corresponds to that choice. The props are ordinary and can be carried easily.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is suitable for magicians who perform close-up magic. It works well for walk-around situations or street magic. It is a good choice for performers who want a quick, visual effect that uses everyday objects. Magicians looking for an easy-to-carry routine will find it practical.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Pen Or Pencil is not a difficult trick to perform. The method is straightforward. It requires minimal sleight of hand. A beginner can learn and perform this trick successfully. The presentation is more important than complex moves. The trick relies on a simple principle that is easy to execute.

What magicians say

Beau Cre from MurphysMagicSupplies included Pen Or Pencil in a list of new releases. He described it as a routine based on a simple principle. He noted its inspiration from Dynamo's "Magician Impossible." The trick was highlighted among other notable new products for magicians.

What people are saying about Pen Or Pencil

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

Pen OR Pencil by Mickael Chatelain is a routine based on a simple principle, inspired by Dynamo's 'Magician Impossible'.

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