Magic Review - Numerator by Peter Turner
David from Magic Orthodoxy delivers a thorough review of 'Numerator' by Peter Turner, a self-working mentalism trick available from Illusionist. Numerator is part of a series of repackaged tricks from 'How to Read Minds 2,' where spectators perform simple multiplication calculations that surprisingly converge on a single digit the magician reveals. Turner demonstrates the trick with varying numbers of participants, highlighting its adaptability. While the method might be apparent to magicians, David emphasizes that lay audiences will be genuinely fooled with a good presentation. The trick is affordable at $20 and requires no complex math, making it accessible for all skill levels. The video also features a jam session exploring presentation angles, including a stage adaptation where audience members cross out numbers on a card. David strongly advocates for magicians to embrace self-working tricks, stressing that their effectiveness hinges on presentation and patter, encouraging a performer's mindset and engaging patter to maximize impact. Ultimately, David enthusiastically recommends Numerator, urging viewers to experience its deceptive power firsthand.
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Key points
Numerator is a self-working mentalism trick.
It's part of a series of repackaged tricks from 'How to Read Minds 2'.
Spectators perform simple multiplication calculations.
The trick is affordable at $20.
It requires no complex math or memorization.
Presentation is key to fooling lay audiences.
The method might be obvious to magicians.
Adaptable for different performance settings (close-up or stage).
Engaging patter and a performer's mindset are essential.