But, this time, the volunteer mind-reader notes that the shoe is black, so this indicates that the next object will be ‘it.’ “IS IT THE PLATE?” and again they shake their head. Then explain that you will suggest a particular item and their task is to confirm or deny if this is it.įor example, I might say, “IS IT THIS CHAIR?” and the volunteer will shake their head. You welcome the ‘volunteer’ back into the group and announce that an object has been chosen. You are only limited by your imagination, but for now, I’ll use the ‘object-suggested-directly-after-a-black-object’ trick. Now, what the group does not know is that in advance of the group assembling, you and this volunteer have discussed what the ‘trick’ is going to be. Their task is to correctly identify the object that the group has just picked. The volunteer returns – you could refer to them as a mind-reader to build intrigue if you wish. Let’s say they pick the guitar sitting in the corner of the room. Upon their departure, explain to the rest of your group that you would like them to nominate any random object (that everyone can see) for this volunteer to identify when they return. Announce that you would like one person – a colleague, or one of your group members – to leave the area so that they can not see or hear what is about to transpire. Gather your group and seat them comfortably – they could be there for a while. This ‘black magic’ exercise can be so much fun and will fill many idle minutes of your program.
#Reading mind magic series#