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