Magic Tricks

Delusion relies on an old principle right out of Annemann. If you've done your homework and have a good grasp of the material in that legendary tome and then watch the trailer here, you'll identify the principle. What Marsh has done is updated the method so that it relies on an almost surefire gimmick (another oldie, but goodie that relies on some arts and crafts) instead of a whole mess of sleights. It's all pretty ingenious, though this is not really an effect for duffers or hobbyists. It's a pro routine. As good as it is, it will take some audience management skills because while you appear to end clean, you really don't. You'll need some time misdirection and presentation skills too, but if you are even a halfway competent mentalist, you are going to stun people with this one. Also, you'll need to use another standard mentalism technique such as A***** N**** or an i** p**, something not taught here. (See what I mean that this is not for armchair mentalists.)

Anyway, I really like Delusion. It's startling, and Marsh is like the UK equivalent of Dan Harlan when it comes to instruction: concise and to the point. If this trips your trigger, you'll love it.