For many years, I have used Goal Mine by Max Maven as an opener. If you are not familiar with it, it
is a great effect
I am now switching to Normal Mailer. It can be done online or as a
parlor effect. It utilizes 3 principals that you probably already know to create a great effect.
Unlike other bank night routines, there is no loading or thumb tips used. It does not
create an adversarial relationship with the audience or make them feel that they have lost some kind
of game.
Finally, it uses a word that is the most pleasant thing a participant can hear.
Their name.
Highly recommended.