Here is a collection of Mind-Reading Puppet
effects which can be performed with one hand tied behind your
back, or stuffed inside a puppet... your choice! The fun is in
convincing your audience that the puppet is doing the
mind-reading, not you, even if the adults should know better. If
you are looking for simple comedy mind-reading scripts, this is
not for you. We strive to completely amaze the audience, as well
as inject comedy into the proceedings. You may have to build some
of the props described; nothing is impromptu.
From Wiz Kid Ozzie (1980) to Bubba, the Mind
Reading Rooster (2009)
Wiz Kids have always used puppets and figures in mind reading
skits.
Mental Magic Effects include: Color Blind, Hard
Choices, Whiteboard Citation, and The Swami Knows All. The
effects in this e-Book are all planned for one handed operation,
with everything needed within easy reach of the
puppeteer/magician. Ventriloquism is optional.
11/27/09 Addendum: Wiz Kid Qua-Fiki has come up
with a subtle variation of Whiteboard Citation that eliminates
the need for any forcing at all. You can see his presentation in
the video below.
