Timeless by Liam Montier

Effect

The Timeless trick creates a powerful mentalism experience for the audience. A spectator thinks of a meaningful date or time. The magician uses a watch with no hands to guide the participant. The spectator believes they have freely chosen a specific time, such as five minutes past five. The impossible reveal happens when the watch is opened. The participant's chosen date or a borrowed object like a ring is found inside the watch. The effect is surprising and visually striking.

Full details

Timeless uses a specific wristwatch prop. The watch has no hands. An electronic system inside the watch automates the transfer of a small object. Performers can use a borrowed ring. The ring seems to vanish and later appears inside the watch. The trick includes a mentalism routine where a participant's thought-of date is revealed from inside the watch. The trick comes in sport and classic watch styles. It is handcrafted for reliability. The method relies on a hidden electronic system and clever misdirection.

Who should consider the trick

Timeless is good for mentalism performers. It suits magicians who want a strong closer for their show. It works for those who enjoy interactive magic with audience members. The trick is for performers who use props in their routines. It is not ideal for magicians who prefer impromptu magic without special equipment.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick is simple to execute. The electronic system handles the difficult part automatically. This makes the trick reliable for live performance. It requires basic audience management skills. The performer must be comfortable with participant interaction. No complex sleight of hand is needed. The method is easy to learn from the instructions.

What magicians say

AlakazamMagicUK states the trick is "well-structured and visually impressive". They note the "layered reveal adds to the suspense". Joel M includes Timeless on his list of essential tricks. He frames it as "a piece of pseudo-hypnosis". He focuses on "the experience and the apparent stopping of time". Another review from AlakazamMagicUK calls the reveal "unexpected and memorable". They also mention that "the trick depends heavily on the watch prop". This might limit its use for some performers. The trick is described as "simple to execute, reliable, and packed with multiple effects".