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Tumi by David Jonathan and Nikolas Mavresis

Created by: David Jonathan, Nikolas Mavresis

Fortuna is a mentalism effect created by David Jonathan and Nikolas Mavresis, focusing on a 'mental choice' premise with five culturally significant Lucky Charms. The performer introduces these charms, and a participant freely chooses one. The trick then reveals that the choice was predicted in a surprising and impactful way, utilizing multiple, strong reveals each designed to be deceptive and memorable. The effect is super practical, easy to do, resets instantly, and packs flat, making it ideal for everyday carry. It includes high-quality custom manufactured props designed specifically for this effect, with cards made of plastic to last a lifetime.

Key features

  • Utilizes multiple outs for a significant impact

  • High-quality custom manufactured props

  • Plastic cards for durability

  • Super practical and easy to do

  • Resets instantly and packs flat

  • Engaging premise with cultural significance

Pros

  • Multiple, strong reveals

  • Practical and easy to perform

  • High-quality props

  • Engaging and memorable presentation

  • Quick reset

Cons

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Effect

The Tumi is part of the Fortuna mentalism effect by David Jonathan and Nikolas Mavresis. The performer presents five culturally significant lucky charms, including the Tumi, and asks a participant to freely choose one. The Tumi is revealed to be the predicted choice in a surprising and deceptive way. The charm itself is part of a clever system where all the charms subtly influence the participant to select it, making the reveal feel impossible.

Full Details

The Tumi is one of five high-quality, custom-made lucky charms used in Fortuna. Each charm has cultural significance, adding depth to the presentation. The trick uses multiple deceptive methods to ensure a strong impact, with the Tumi reveal being particularly clever. When the participant picks the Tumi, the performer shows that all the charms together subtly spell "Tumi," reinforcing the idea that their choice was influenced from the start.

The props are durable, made of plastic for longevity, and the routine resets instantly, making it practical for repeated performances.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for mentalists and magicians who want a strong, self-contained routine with psychological impact. It works well for close-up performances, walk-around magic, or even stage shows with the right presentation. Those who enjoy interactive, audience-driven effects will appreciate the deceptive nature of the Tumi reveal.

Difficulty

Fortuna, including the Tumi segment, is described as "extremely easy to do" by David Jonathan. The method relies more on presentation than complex sleight of hand, making it accessible to performers of varying skill levels. The reset is instant, and the props are designed for quick, hassle-free performances.

What Magicians Say

David Jonathan calls Fortuna "the best version of mental choice ever," emphasizing the deceptive strength of each reveal. He highlights the Tumi as a particularly clever moment, where all the charms subtly guide the participant’s choice without them realizing it. The routine is praised for being practical, engaging, and highly deceptive.

The Tumi, as part of Fortuna, offers a memorable and baffling experience for both the performer and the audience. Its combination of psychology, multiple outs, and strong presentation makes it a standout piece in mentalism.

What people are saying about Tumi

David Jonathan says...

Fortuna is super practical and checks every box it has an engaging premise it's self-contained extremely easy to do resets instantly packs flat and will become your new favorite everyday carry effect.

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