Burn Their Fears: Low Budget Mind Reading Explained
- Richard John
- 1 day ago
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Bridging the Gap: Low-Tech Mentalism Meets Modern Tech
This week on the Wednesday Workshop, we’re bridging the gap between classic low-tech mentalism and modern technology.
🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
🔥 The “Now Showing” Peek Envelope: A simple, low-budget DIY method using basic envelopes and a plastic insert, allowing you to get a clean peek at a spectator’s secret… before destroying the evidence.
🎠The “Fear” Presentation: A powerful piece of theatre where you reveal a spectator’s deepest fear… as it burns away in front of them.
📱 Using NFC in Magic: How NFC cards, stickers, and tags can streamline your tech-based effects and remove friction from performance.
đź’Ľ DIY Digital Business Cards:Â A step-by-step approach to coding your own NFC tags using the NFC Tools app, letting you instantly send spectators to your website or a specific URL.
đź”— Gear & Resources
Envelopes:Â Get them here
Billets:Â Get them here
Whether you’re performing in a parlour setting or looking for a seamless way to integrate tech into your magic, these ideas are designed to create stronger, more impactful moments.



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