The Loser Wins
Created by: Gabriel Werlen
The Loser Wins is a mentalism trick that combines the witch hand plot with a prediction element. A spectator places a coin in a brass coin casket, choosing heads or tails, and then hides it behind their back in either hand. The magician, without looking, accurately identifies not only which hand holds the coin but also whether it's heads or tails up. The trick culminates with a pre-written prediction that matches the spectator's choices, creating a powerful and seemingly impossible revelation. This trick is suitable for close-up or parlor settings and requires the brass coin casket for performance.
Key features
- Combines witch hand plot with prediction for a powerful mentalism effect
- Uses a brass coin casket, adding a physical element to the trick
- Suitable for close-up or parlor settings
- Requires practice to master the scripting and performance timing
Pros
- Strong audience reactions due to the impossibility of the effect
- Versatile and can be performed in various settings
- Self-working once the method is understood
Cons
- Requires the purchase of a brass coin casket
- May need additional study of the witch hand plot for optimal performance
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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.