Pre-thoughts is a fantastic mentalism booklet from Banachek. For just 10 bucks, you get an entire
mentalism set that contains some awesome effects. But you not only get the how-tos of the
effects, you get Banacheks entire script and presentation surrounding them. My favorite routines in
this booklet include:
1. Be Seated
An awesome prediction effect using four chairs. I
have used this on stage and its a great piece of mentalism. Essentially, you are able to predict
which chair will be left empty by the spectators. They have a free choice of which seat to sit in
and they can change their mind at any point. A volunteer has been holding your prediction the entire
time, and at no point do you go near the prediction or switch it in any way.
2. Add a
number
This is an awesome add a number effect. Banachek teaches you how to make your own add a
number pad without have to buy one. I have used this on stage as well, and it works really well.
