The Colorful Opener
Created by: Gabriel Berlin, Max Maven
The Colorful Opener is a mentalism trick based on Max Maven's 'The Disposable Color' from the Red Book of Mentalism. It's designed for stage or parlor mentalists who need to randomly select a spectator. The performer throws a paper ball into the audience, and the catcher is asked to think of a color. Through clever principles, the mentalist can make it seem as though they predicted the spectator's chosen color, even if it doesn't match the color in the paper ball. This trick is a great opener or method for selecting a volunteer, blending psychology and multiple principles for a seemingly impossible revelation.
Key features
- Based on Max Maven's 'The Disposable Color'
- Uses multiple principles for flexibility in performance
- Great for stage or parlor mentalism
- Can be used as an opener or spectator selection method
- No difficult moves or memorization required
Pros
- Highly versatile and adaptable to various performances
- Strong audience reactions
- Beginner-friendly with no complex techniques
- Can be performed impromptu with minimal preparation
Cons
- May require understanding of underlying principles for maximum effect
- Performance impact depends heavily on presentation and scripting
What people are saying about The Colorful Opener
The Colorful Opener 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.