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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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.