SleightfulPOWERFUL Mind Reading... In Your Wallet!
Cavan Booth reviews two wallet-friendly mentalism effects in the second episode of his CVN Review Show, focusing on Palm Reader by David Alnick and ColourFEEL by Chasing the Illusion. He praises Palm Reader for its elegant simplicity in simulating palm readings with a small prop that requires no pre-show work, and highlights ColourFEEL for its clever modernization of color revelation through intuitive methods. Both effects are lauded for their practicality, instant reset, and reliance on cold reading techniques, making them accessible to performers of all levels and ideal for close-up situations that create genuine, participatory experiences beyond traditional magic tricks.
Tricks mentioned
Key points
Palm Reader allows for personalized palm readings with no pre-show work or sleight of hand.
ColourFEEL modernizes color revelation using everyday objects and intuitive methods.
Both effects are portable, wallet-sized, and reset instantly for impromptu performances.
They utilize cold reading and psychological misdirection for accessible, impactful mentalism.
Ideal for close-up and walkaround situations, shifting focus to experiential routines.