Price$25.00
Media TypeTrick
CategoryClose Up, Mentalism
Date AddedApr 08, 2020

Detection

Paul Carnazzo

Paul Carnazzo - MentalVoyage.com

(Based on 1 review)
A mini lie detector routine you can carry with you at all times! A perfect close up mentalism routine!

Detection is designed as a (fictitious) detective board game card.

"The object of the game", the performer explains, "is to find out when your opponent is lying and which crime they've selected."

The participant is asked to mentally select any one of the twelve crimes listed on the card. They are then instructed to tell the performer some details about their crime, but to lie to the performer once during this process, any time they choose!

Despite the impossible conditions, the performer is always able to reveal the selected crime and when the participant lied!No mathNo fishingIncludes PDF instructions and specially printed game card.

Reviews

Elliott Smith

Official Reviewer

Oct 19, 2024

Overview

Detection is designed as a fictitious detective board game card and is essentially a close up mentalism routine. It is a mini lie detector game that you can carry in your wallet with you at all times.

Effect

You present a double-sided plastic card listing 12 different crimes, each crime repeated four times in a different order. The spectator is then asked to mentally select any ‘one' of the 12 crimes. The twist is that as they describe their chosen crime, they must intentionally lie at least once during the process. The challenge for you the Magician is to find out when the spectator is being dishonest and to identify the crime they selected. Remarkably under these seemingly impossible conditions, you always succeed in revealing both the chosen crime and the moment of deception.

Method

The working method is founded on something called the Reed-Solomon error correction coding, a sophisticated system utilized to detect and correct errors in computer programming and data transmission. This is another instance of how science has infiltrated the art of magic. The best part? You do not need to have a background or be familiar in computer programming or understanding of the mechanics of it to perform this effect. Everything you need is conveniently built into the well hidden crib on the card. You can perform this effect through various lie detection presentations such as reading their body language, voice pattern analysis or even telepathy. This effect gives you a variety of presentations that suit your unique performance style. Angles - none, reset - none

Product Quality

This prop will last forever as it is a very durable plastic card. The printing is clear and crisp and large enough for most to read other than those of course that require reading glasses. It comes with a link to download the 33 page .pdf - pages 1-8 are the instructions and pages 9-33 are the ‘training pages’. There is no video, just written instructions.

Ad Copy Integrity

The ad is accurate in describing what the effect is and does. No math, no fishing is correct HOWEVER if you or the spectator are color blind, this will be a problem.

Final Thoughts

If you enjoy engaging with people and have a knack for storytelling you will really like this effect. Because it is so easy to carry, you are ready to perform this anywhere, anytime. A drawback is that you really have to take your time to explain the process to your spectator and what they need to do. If your instructions are not clear and you do not explain it properly, you will fail. As there are only written instructions, I quickly got lost in the process and had to re-read it a number of times but when you finally get it, you will get it. This effect is good for what it is but I feel $20 is a little much and would not necessarily be my first choice for this type of mental effect. Moderately recommended.
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