The Oracle System by Ben Seidman

Effect

The Oracle System by Ben Seidman presents as a tarot card reading experience with a powerful mentalism twist. The performer places a tarot card face down, and the spectator selects another card that represents an important person in their life. After a brief cold reading, the performer reveals that both cards match exactly, creating the illusion of deep mind-reading. The effect is repeatable with multiple outs, ensuring a strong impact every time.

Full details

The Oracle System includes a high-quality faux leather wallet containing two sets of gimmicked tarot cards—one red and one blue. The cards feature classic tarot imagery with enhanced colors for better visibility. The system comes with over two hours of detailed video instruction, a PDF guide, and an uncut performance by Ben Seidman. The tutorial covers not only the mechanics of the trick but also valuable insights into cold reading and psychological presentation.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is ideal for mentalists or magicians looking to add a meaningful, emotionally engaging routine to their set. It works well for performers who enjoy psychological magic and want to develop their cold reading skills. While beginners can learn the basic mechanics, the full impact of the routine benefits from intermediate-level performance experience.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The card matching portion is straightforward, requiring minimal sleight of hand. The real challenge lies in the cold reading and presentation, which may take practice to refine. The tutorial provides alternative handling methods, making it accessible even for those new to mentalism.

What magicians say

Fiddlinjonny praises the Oracle System as "one of the best video instructions of 2021," noting its strong emotional impact and professional-quality props. He says, "The feeling of this is really strong because the spectator will feel like their mind is really being read in a meaningful way."

Steve Faulkner of RealMagicReview calls it "one of the best things I've had in my hand from a magic dealer for a long time," emphasizing its potential for creating deep audience connections. He adds, "This is genuinely a system—something you can use in various ways."

Both reviewers highlight the trick’s versatility, repeatability, and the high value of the included instruction. The Oracle System is a well-regarded release that blends classic card magic with psychological depth.