A masterful three-phase mentalism routine that fits in your wallet.
Teaming up with The 1914, Rich Relish introduces the perfect opener for walkaround mentalists. "Sequence" uses just three simple, examinable cards and works in any language. Nothing is written down and there is no special sleight of hand, double-speak, complicated memorization or equivoque required. This is a direct and powerful multi-phase routine that's surprisingly easy to do.
Phase One - Superpower Memory
You start by handing your participant three cards with a combined total of 60 different ESP symbol sequences on them. Each sequence has its own "target" symbol. They choose a card and then choose a sequence. Without any peeks or fishing, you're able to correctly divine what the target symbol is after they read their sequence out loud.
It's impressive. But, also has a clear explanation. You must have a good memory.
Phase Two - Psychological Decoding
You offer to repeat the experiment but, this time, they choose a different sequence from their card. Furthermore, they read the sequence in any order they like. Still, with lightning precision, you're able to mentally decode the jumble sequence and correctly uncover the target symbol.
An astounding feat, but still not in the realm of impossible just yet.
Phase Three - Mind Reading
For the final test, you take the experience to any entirely new level. Your participant has full autonomy to select ANY sequence from ANY card and read it out loud in ANY order. Yet, you're still able to impossibly reveal the target symbol.
Any audience member that thinks they're catching on will be absolutely dumbfounded. There is no trace of method to be found and no way for you to seemingly remember and decode that much data. It's a baffling moment that will leave everyone stunned.
Practical and Powerful
The practicality of "Sequence" is unrivaled. Despite how difficult it sounds to accomplish, there is actually no memory work required. As long as you can hear the sequence, you'll always be right on target.
Everything you need fits in your wallet. You can take it with you everywhere and there is no reset needed. Even better, the fact the sequences change each time and that there are no patterns to spot means you can comfortably perform this while table-hopping. There's no need to worry about anyone at other tables listening in while you perform for another group. They won't be able to spot anything.
"Sequence" by Rich Relish works great as a mesmerizing stand-alone demonstration as well as a segue into further ESP effects. As a special bonus, Rich even teaches you one of his most beloved ESP routines in the instructions. It's the perfect follow-up to "Sequence" and helps form a compact, super strong close-up ESP act.