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The Sign by Liam Montier

Created by: Liam Montier

The Sign is a visually striking close-up mentalism trick that reveals a spectator's star sign in a surprising and clean way. The performer uses a set of specially designed Zodiac cards, each with a blue back except for the spectator's chosen card, which has a red back. This creates a clear and instant revelation that requires no sleight of hand, memory work, or gimmicks. The trick resets instantly, making it ideal for repeat performances and casual settings. It's a great icebreaker and works well as part of a strolling mentalism act.

Key features

  • No sleight of hand required

  • Instant reset for quick performances

  • No memory work or gimmicks

  • Visually striking revelation with red and blue backs

  • Great for icebreakers and casual performances

Pros

  • Visually striking

  • Easy to perform

  • No setup required

  • Affordable

  • Portable and practical

Cons

  • Limited to star sign revelations

  • May not resonate with everyone

  • Somewhat repetitive if used too often

Effect

The Sign is a magic trick where the performer uses a set of Zodiac cards to reveal a spectator's star sign. The spectator names their star sign, and the corresponding card is placed on the table. This card stands out as the only one with a red back, while the rest have blue backs. The result is a visually striking and clean revelation that surprises the audience.

Full details

The Sign is a simple yet effective trick inspired by the work of Nick Trost and Peter Nardi. It uses specially designed Zodiac cards to create a star sign revelation. The performer asks a spectator to name their star sign, and the corresponding card is placed on the table. The unique red back of this card contrasts with the blue backs of the other cards, creating a clear and visual surprise. The trick requires no sleight of hand, memory work, or gimmicks, and it resets instantly, making it ideal for repeat performances.

Who should consider the trick

The Sign is perfect for magicians who want a quick and easy trick that requires no sleight of hand. It is great for icebreakers and casual performances, making it suitable for strolling magicians or those who perform in informal settings. However, it is limited to star sign revelations, so it might not resonate with everyone.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Sign is very easy to perform. It requires no sleight of hand, memory work, or gimmicks, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels. The instant reset allows for quick and repeat performances, adding to its practicality.

What magicians say

AlakazamMagicUK describes The Sign as "a beautifully simple star sign revelation trick" that is "visually striking" and "easy to perform." They highlight its instant reset and lack of sleight of hand as key advantages. However, they note that the trick is limited to star sign revelations, which might not appeal to everyone. In another review, AlakazamMagicUK mentions that The Sign is a "great opener for star sign divination" and is part of a practical and portable mentalism act. They emphasize its affordability and ease of use, making it a good choice for magicians looking to build a strolling mentalism act.

What people are saying about The Sign

AlakazamMagicUK says...

The Sign is a beautifully simple star sign revelation trick that creates a clean, visual surprise with no sleight of hand, memory work, or gimmicks.

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