SleightfulRich Relish's Desert Island Tricks
Welsh mentalist Rich Relish shares his Desert Island Tricks, a collection of routines designed to create organic, emotionally resonant magic. His performances, like the moment a spectator correctly guessed his drawing of a house, showcase his ability to blend psychological subtlety with personalized presentations. Rich discusses the importance of building impossibility progressively, starting with Max Maven’s B-Wave, and moving through routines such as Chris Congreave’s Cloak and Steve Cook’s The Gamble, adapted with Lego pieces. He emphasizes personalization, drawing duplications, color psychology, and the versatility of coin envelopes. Rich advocates for natural presentations and a collaborative approach among magicians, aiming to create unforgettable moments of astonishment.
Key points
Rich Relish emphasizes building impossibility progressively in his performances.
He personalizes tricks to fit the audience, such as using Brian Caswell’s Pinnacle to reveal a wedding couple’s date.
Drawing duplications and color psychology are key techniques in his approach.
Coin envelopes are highlighted as a versatile prop for mentalists.
Rich advocates for natural presentations and challenges the notion of competition among magicians.