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Post It by PigCake

Created by: PigCake

Post It is a compelling mentalism effect designed for close-up and walk-around performances. The spectator freely chooses any word from a borrowed book, which the magician then reveals to have been predicted on a sealed, examinable Post-it note. The presentation is built around a personal hook—the performer claims to have dreamt about the spectator, and the word from the dream matches the chosen word. This trick requires no difficult sleight of hand, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels, and the physical prediction can be given as a keepsake, enhancing the mystery. It's a complete, ready-to-perform routine that uses common objects to create a strong, visual miracle ideal for quick, impactful performances anywhere.

Key features

  • Self-working method requiring no difficult sleight of hand

  • Uses borrowed books and ordinary Post-it notes for an impromptu feel

  • Physical, examinable prediction that can be given as a keepsake

  • Complete routine with a strong presentational hook (dream theme)

  • Versatile for walk-around, close-up, or impromptu situations

  • Designed as a reliable closer or standout piece in performances

Pros

  • Exceptionally deceptive with a strong psychological lock

  • Accessible to magicians of all skill levels

  • Creates a tangible souvenir for the spectator

  • Prioritizes practicality and high deception over complex moves

  • Can be performed almost anywhere with common objects

Cons

  • Requires purchase of specific instructions/digital components

  • May rely heavily on presentation and scripting for maximum impact

  • Not suitable for those seeking technically demanding sleight-of-hand

Effect

The Post It trick is a mentalism effect. A spectator freely chooses any word from a borrowed book. The magician reveals that this exact word was predicted in advance. The prediction is written on a sealed post-it note. The spectator can open the note to confirm the match. The post-it note is a physical object they can keep as a souvenir.

Full details

Post It is a complete routine. It uses common objects: any book and a pad of post-it notes. The method allows for a genuinely free choice. The spectator can choose any word from any page. No force is used. The method is self-working. It requires no difficult sleight of hand. The prediction is written before the trick begins. The post-it note is sealed so the writing stays hidden. The routine includes a presentation hook. The magician can say they dreamed about the spectator and the chosen word. This adds a personal connection to the effect.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is for magicians who want a powerful mentalism effect. It is good for performers of all skill levels. Beginners can do it because no advanced moves are needed. Experienced magicians will appreciate its clever method. It is ideal for walk-around magic or impromptu situations. It works well as a closer for a set. Magicians who like using borrowed objects will find it useful. It is also good for performers who want a tangible souvenir to give away.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Post It is not difficult to perform. PigCake states it requires "no difficult sleight of hand." The method is described as "self-working." The trick is designed to be "foolproof." The focus is on presentation and audience management, not complex technique. The handling uses natural actions. A magician can learn and perform this routine quickly. The challenge lies in delivering the presentation convincingly, not in executing difficult moves.

What magicians say

PigCake, the creator, provides all the available reviews. He loved the trick for its "simplicity and power." He says it creates a "strong, visual miracle." He describes the method as "clever and diabolical." He notes the effect is "exceptionally deceptive" and creates a "strong psychological lock." He positions it as a "worker's trick," prioritizing practicality. He states it is "accessible to magicians of all skill levels." He also promotes it as a better alternative to flashy moves like the Snap Deal, advocating for methods that are "invisible" and feel like "genuine actions."

What people are saying about Post It

PigCake says...

The core premise is a method for cleanly exchanging a known or signed card for a different one, all while the spectator believes they are holding onto their selection the entire time. PigCake loved the move for its apparent fairness and the strong psychological lock it creates. [...] The method is described as clever and diabolical, relying on a principle that allows for a genuinely free choice from a borrowed book. The prediction itself is a physical, examinable post-it note that can be given to the spectator as a keepsake, which Pigcake loved as a feature that enhances the mystery and provides a tangible souvenir of the experience. [...] He loved the trick for its simplicity and power, arguing that it delivers a strong, visual miracle without the need for extensive practice or a convoluted script. [...] PigCake loved the effect's simplicity and impact. The routine involves a spectator freely choosing a word from a book, which the magician then reveals in a surprising and impossible way using only a small stack of Post-it notes.

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