Remote Viewing trick

Remote Viewing trick. The Remote Viewing trick is a powerful mentalism effect that lets you appear to read someone’s mind and recreate their private drawing. Here’s a breakdown of how to perform it and make it convincing

Remote Viewing trick

Effect Summary

You ask a spectator to draw something simple on a piece of paper and place it in an envelope. Later, you seemingly “read their mind” and reproduce the drawing. When the spectator reveals their original drawing, it matches yours exactly, creating a stunning effect.

Required Setup

To achieve this effect, you need to create a gimmick using a clipboard and carbon paper:

1. Materials:
   • A cardboard clipboard with a plastic coating (preferably black).
   • A sharp craft knife.
   • Carbon paper.
   • A4 paper.
   • Tape and glue.
   • A black marker pen.
2. Preparation:
   • Cut a slit along the bottom edge of the clipboard with the craft knife.
   • Tape a piece of carbon paper to an A4 sheet of paper and insert it through the slit until it’s fully inside the clipboard.
   • Glue the slit shut and color it with a black marker to match the clipboard.
   • The clipboard is now ready to secretly capture the spectator’s drawing.

Performance

1. Setup:
   • At the start of the show, ask a spectator to draw something simple (like a house, car, or smiley face) on a sheet of paper using the clipboard and a short pencil.
   • The short pencil ensures they press hard, making a clear impression via the carbon paper hidden inside.
2. Secret Peek:
   • Before the show, retrieve the carbon impression by peeling back the glued flap.
   • Memorize the drawing. Simple drawings are easy to remember, and if you make a small mistake, it can enhance the realism of the effect.
3. Reveal:
   • During the show, create suspense by “struggling” to visualize the drawing.
   • After some concentration, reproduce the image on your notepad. Once the spectator reveals their drawing, turn your pad around to reveal your matching sketch.

Performance Tips

• Timing: Introduce this effect after your opening trick to build excitement.
• Suspense: Act as though you’re having trouble “receiving” the image from the envelope. Use this as a running theme, adding humor and creating anticipation.
• Alternative Methods:
  • Some mentalists use high-tech clipboards that transmit the drawing electronically.
  • Observing the pen movements while the spectator draws can sometimes reveal clues about the shape.

Making It Convincing

• Practice casually glancing at the clipboard without drawing suspicion.
• Memorize common drawings, like smiley faces or cars, to appear quicker and more accurate in your sketch.
• Embrace small errors in your drawing—they can make the mind-reading seem even more authentic.

With practice, “Remote Viewing” becomes a memorable and seemingly impossible mental feat that captivates audiences.