Alakazam Live

Craig Petty's "Alakazam Live" is a dynamic tutorial centered around the launch of his new mentalism effect, "Toys." The video, hosted by Harry and Pete, showcases the effect and its underlying principles, offering a glimpse into its development. "Toys" is based around a toy store catalog that cleverly incorporates forcing and mentalism principles to create seemingly impossible predictions. Petty explains that it evolved from his earlier effect, "Gossip," aiming for a routine accessible to all audiences. The core of the effect utilizes a Max Maven forcing matrix on the front cover and a binary system within the catalog. Petty also discusses the historical context, including the challenges of launching "Gossip" during the pandemic and the inspiration behind "Toys," crediting a-ga for the catalog design and David Jonathan for incorporating elements from "Desert Island Tricks." He highlights techniques like the Max Maven Forcing Matrix, a binary system, and a Number Nine Force, and notes its compatibility with his "Mind Blocks" deck. Petty emphasizes audience engagement and the routine's versatility, suggesting using the catalog as a prop to create a sense of mystery and adapt it to various performance styles. Ultimately, he believes "Toys" is a significant addition to the mentalism landscape, offering accessibility and potential for memorable moments.