It’s disheartening that I even have to pen a review for this, but alas, another imposter has surfaced in the magical community. Yet again, we’ve got someone attempting to sell an illusion based on a method that’s probably older than Houdini himself.
Here’s how the trick plays out: The spectator is asked to write something, anything at all, on a Post-it note. This could be a word, a phrase, or perhaps even a simple sketch. Afterward, they are instructed to adhere it onto the magician’s forehead. Now comes the “magic” element. The magician then arrogantly claims he can deduce precisely what is written on the note without asking anything more than one solitary question — something he believes will establish his illusionistic prowess and leave spectators in awe.
So what’s the secret behind this supposedly mind-boggling trick? How does he manage to do it? Well, brace yourselves because it couldn’t be more predictable or cliched. Admittedly disappointing and far from magical — yes indeed! That first guess that just popped into your head is most likely spot-on correct. On paper (literally), it might seem intriguing. An average Joe may perceive this as something extraordinary or even supernatural. However, anyone with even an inkling of knowledge about magic tricks would realize straight away that this act is nothing more than smoke and mirrors. The sad part is not only its predictability but also the audacity of such magicians trying to pass off age-old tricks as fresh content and charge money for revealing these “secrets”. It does little more than expose their desperation and lack of creativity in conjuring up truly original magic tricks. So there you have it – an overview of yet another blip in our enchanting world of magic which falls way short of real illusionary talent or ingenuity; just another wanna-be making strides against authenticity and innovation within our beloved field.