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Silent Treatment by Jon Allen

Created by: Jon Allen

Silent Treatment (Stage) by Jon Allen is a powerful stage mentalism and card magic routine designed for parlor to theater audiences. The magician enters the stage in complete silence and uses a series of bold, easy-to-read printed pages to guide the audience through the performance. A spectator freely thinks of any playing card without any forces or pre-show work. The routine builds tension silently until the climax, where the magician reveals a single, folded card from their mouth—exactly matching the spectator's thought-of card. This creates a shocking, emotional, and unforgettable moment, making it an ideal opener for shows. The effect is self-contained, requiring no assistants, and comes with all necessary props and a printed routine in English, though it can be easily customized or translated into any language. Its silent nature makes it perfect for international audiences or situations with language barriers.

Key features

  • Designed for stage and parlor settings with high visibility

  • No speaking required, ideal for language-barrier situations

  • Self-contained method with no assistants or pre-show work

  • Comes with all printed pages and props ready to perform

  • Easily customizable and translatable into any language

  • Endorsed by top magicians like Jason Alexander, Mac King, and Shawn Farquhar

Pros

  • Creates a strong emotional and shocking climax

  • Engages the audience immediately with theatrical silence

  • Versatile for various performance sizes and languages

  • Proven as a reliable show-stopper by professionals

Cons

  • May require adaptation for very small or intimate settings

  • Relies on printed materials that need handling and potential replacement over time

Effect

The audience sees a magician walk on stage without speaking. The magician shows large printed pages to the audience. These pages guide a spectator to think of any playing card. The performance is silent. At the end, the magician opens their mouth and removes a single folded card. This card matches the card the spectator was only thinking of.

Full details

Silent Treatment is a stage mentalism routine. The performer uses a set of printed pages instead of speech. A spectator thinks of any card. No forces are used. The method is self-contained. It requires no assistants. It requires no pre-show work. The product comes with all necessary props. It includes the full printed routine in English. The routine can be customized. It can be translated into other languages. The stage edition is designed for larger venues. It offers high visibility for big audiences.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is for magicians who perform in parlor or theater settings. It works well as an opening routine. It is suitable for international shows because it uses no spoken language. Performers looking for a strong, visual opener should consider it. Jason Alexander used it as his opener for a Magic Castle act. Magicians like Mac King, Shawn Farquhar, Raymond Crowe, and David Regal have endorsed it.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The routine is praised for its simplicity. Jon Allen states the method is self-contained. It comes ready to perform out of the box. No complex sleight of hand is required. The focus is on presentation and audience management. The silent performance may require practice to master timing and engagement without words.

What magicians say

Magicians highlight the trick's strong emotional payoff. itsallthingsmagic says it "creates a shocking and emotional climax." They note it is "ideal for international or language-barrier situations." MurphysMagicSupplies mentions it is "endorsed by renowned magicians." One reviewer states it is "praised for its simplicity, theatrical engagement, and strong emotional payoff." Jon Allen calls it the "big one" among various versions, designed for high visibility in large venues.

What people are saying about Silent Treatment

itsallthingsmagic says...

Uses silence and printed pages to guide the audience through a thought-of card revelation, creating a shocking and emotional climax with the card revealed inside the magician's mouth.

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

Silent Treatment (Stage) by Jon Allen is a stage magic effect, presumably designed for larger audiences.

SaturnMagicShop says...

Suitable for stage performances with potential silent or music-backed elements, aimed at magicians looking for new stage material.

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