ReidFerry

The ULTIMATE CLOSE-UP Mentalism Routine! (GIG-READY) | Repertoire EP.02

Reid Ferry introduces a three-phase walkaround mentalism routine in his series Repertoire, designed for gigs and casual performances. This tutorial highlights a prop-minimal routine that quickly establishes credibility and leaves a lasting impression, utilizing billet work, equivocation, and one-ahead techniques. The routine is structured to engage multiple spectators, with phases focusing on setup and peak, a propless card force, and a clean, hands-off finale. Reid shares performance tips, including justifying billets early and recapping strategically, and discusses the pros and cons of the routine, such as its repeatability and the challenge of handwriting risks. This routine is recommended for mentalists looking to enhance their walkaround set with a blend of technique and theatricality.

Key points

  • Three-phase walkaround mentalism routine

  • Prop-minimal and repeatable

  • Combines billet work, equivocation, and one-ahead techniques

  • Engages multiple spectators

  • Performance tips and structure breakdown