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Peek in PlainSight by Casper Ryan - Mentalism Review

This video is a thorough review of Casper Ryan's "Peek in Plain Sight," a mentalism method designed to allow a mentalist to seemingly peek at a written billet without any sleight of hand. Sebastian, the reviewer, aims to provide honest feedback to help magicians make informed purchasing decisions. The product includes a stack of specially printed cards, a link to an hour and 45-minute instructional video, and the option to purchase refills. While mechanically easy, the method's practicality is heavily influenced by performance conditions like lighting and audience positioning. A key drawback is the cards' non-inspectability and the fact that each performance consumes a card. Sebastian appreciates the clean presentation and potential to surprise, but ultimately rates the product a 7 out of 10, recommending it for those looking to experiment with a unique approach but cautioning against relying on it as a primary peeking method. He also expresses reservations about Casper Ryan's marketing, finding the suggestion that the product is only suitable for "lazy" or inexperienced mentalists to be dismissive.

Key points

  • Allows a mentalist to seemingly peek at a written billet.

  • Mechanically easy, requiring no sleight of hand.

  • Performance conditions (lighting, audience positioning) are crucial.

  • Cards are non-inspectable and are consumed with each performance.

  • Approximately 50 performances per purchase.

  • Requires learning to read upside down.

  • Well-produced instructional video.

  • Casper Ryan's marketing is unnecessarily dismissive.

  • Alternative cards may work, but haven't been tested.