Cesaral Mental Mind PC Calculator by Manolo Talman and Cesar Alonso (Cesaral Magic) - Trick

Effect

Picture this: The Magician casually steps away from the PC and invites an audience member to give the Windows calculator a thorough inspection (don’t worry, it won’t bite). Once they're satisfied it’s functioning properly, the Magician hands over a sealed envelope containing a prediction that will cover the PC screen (very mysterious, right?). The spectator is then instructed to concoct their own mathematical equation, using any random numbers they fancy. Once they feel they've reached the grand finale, they hit the enter key, only to discover the result matches the prediction! Ta-da!

This effect works like a charm on any PC running a Microsoft Windows Operating System (version 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP).

Important points

• Any PC can be used (yes, even that old one gathering dust in the corner).
• The calculator can be examined to your heart’s content at any time.
• The Magician NEVER touches the PC mouse or keyboard (because who needs that kind of stress?).
• It employs an incredible (non-mathematical) mechanism — don’t worry, it’s not rocket science.
• Easy to do. No sleight of hand required; this leaves you free to focus on your dazzling presentation!