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Idiom Trailer by Mike Shaw

This promotional video highlights Mike Shaw's Idiom, a compelling mentalism routine that uses a box of letter tiles to create six minutes of astonishing effects. The performance unfolds in multiple phases: first, the mentalist instantly reveals the highest and lowest value letters from a spectator's random selection without any peeking; second, they name possible words from three to seven letters that can be spelled from those tiles, as if reading minds in real time; third, a pre-written prediction matches the total point value of the selected tiles; and finally, the leftover tiles form a nine-letter word that was also predicted, delivering a powerful climax. The video emphasizes that Idiom is a versatile system, with tutorials by Peter Nardi and Daniel Chard offering various handlings and applications, allowing performers to customize it for different styles, from superhuman demonstrations to hard-hitting mentalism. Marketed as a complete package ready for immediate use, Idiom is portrayed as a standout routine that can elevate any mentalism act with its layered, impossible feats.

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Key points

  • Idiom is a multi-phase mentalism routine using letter tiles for impossible revelations.

  • Phase One: Instantly name the highest and lowest value letters from a spectator's random selection without peeking.

  • Phase Two: Name words from three to seven letters that can be spelled from the tiles in real time.

  • Phase Three: A written prediction matches the total point value of the selected tiles.

  • Finale: The leftover tiles form a nine-letter word that was also predicted.

  • Includes in-depth tutorials by Peter Nardi and Daniel Chard for various handlings and applications.

  • Designed for immediate use out of the box and can be adapted for different performance styles.

  • Marketed as a complete, powerhouse routine suitable for any mentalism act.