Setting the Table
Created by: Gabriel Werlen
Setting the Table is a mentalism trick where the magician uses three utensils (fork, knife, spoon) to perform an impossible prediction. The magician turns their back while a spectator focuses on one utensil, swaps them around, and then the magician can instantly tell which utensil the spectator is focusing on, even after further swaps and hiding some behind the spectator's back. This trick is versatile and can be performed impromptu with any three objects, making it a great addition to any mentalist's repertoire.
Key features
- Uses the Green Neck System for impossible predictions
- Can be performed with any three objects, making it highly versatile
- Beginner-friendly with no difficult moves or memorization required
- Strong audience reactions due to its seemingly impossible nature
Pros
- Easy to learn and perform
- Highly versatile and can be done impromptu
- Produces strong reactions from spectators
- No need for difficult moves or memorization
Cons
- Requires practice to perfect the performance and patter
- May need additional objects if not performing with utensils
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Setting the Table videos
Mentalism Review - Gabriel Werlen Penguin Live Lecture
The video provides an in-depth review of Gabriel Werlen's Penguin Live Lecture, which costs $40 and lasts over 3 hours. It features 10 mentalism routines, including close-up, strolling, and stage performances. The lecture is praised for its beginner-friendly approach, requiring no difficult moves or memorization, but emphasizes the importance of practice for effective performance. Key routines include 'No Way,' 'Setting the Table,' and 'Seeing,' which utilize the Green Neck System for seemingly impossible predictions. The latter part of the lecture introduces the Schrodinger's system, applying quantum physics principles to mentalism for effects like 'The Colorful Opener' and 'Heads I Win, Tails You Lose.' The reviewer highlights the practicality and versatility of the routines, recommending the lecture for both beginners and experienced mentalists. Pros include the ease of learning and the strong audience reactions, while cons might be the need for additional purchases (like gaff cards for certain effects).
Takeaways:
- The lecture is highly recommended for mentalism enthusiasts of all levels.
- Features 10 diverse routines covering close-up, strolling, and stage mentalism.
- Utilizes the Green Neck System and Schrodinger's system for powerful effects.
- Beginner-friendly with no difficult moves, but requires practice for mastery.
- Some effects may require additional purchases like gaff cards.
- The reviewer personally road-tested several routines with strong audience reactions.