Imagine entertaining a room full of people with a mind-reading routine that’s as easy as pie (or at least easier than trying to find your keys when you’re late). Jermay’s THREE PHASE emotional rollercoaster of a routine is completely impromptu and can be performed with mere business cards.
Phase 1: START SIMPLE
Our charming performer attempts to channel their inner mind reader. They’ll display a selection of index cards, business cards, or even the napkin you stole from the café (no judgement). Each card features an emotionally-charged word. After a bit of shuffling, a spectator picks one and recalls a moment they felt that emotion.
Then, like a psychic on a caffeine buzz, the performer begins to tap into that emotion—starting off a bit vague (like British weather) and then honing in until they name the emotion with uncanny accuracy.
Phase 2: BUILD ON IT
Next up, our performer tries to pass some of their psychic prowess onto a volunteer. One brave soul selects an emotion card and thinks back to a time when they felt it. With a sprinkle of magic (and perhaps a dash of luck), a second spectator is guided to intuitively guess the emotion being pondered. Spoilers: they’ll get it right.
Phase 3: MAKE IT MEANINGFUL
Now it’s time to get personal. A spectator picks an emotion card, and the performer asks them to think of a name and a time connected to that emotion. Out comes a notepad and pen (very official). One by one, the performer jots down specific details they’re sensing from the spectator’s life. And when they say specific, they mean it—get ready for some jaw-dropping reveals. They’re guaranteed three hits that’ll leave the audience wondering if you’re actually a wizard.
A Framework for Cold Reading
EI is more than just a fancy trick; it offers a structured approach with three phases and five guaranteed “hits”. Luke’s methods are as reliable as your mate who always has your back in a pub quiz. You won’t be relying on guesswork or cold reading flukes here. That said, if you fancy a spot of cold reading, this framework lets you do it without the fear of flopping. Thanks to the solid structure and FIVE GUARANTEED REVEALS, you’re set for a brilliant performance, even if your cold reading skills are still getting their bearings.
"I wish I had a routine like EI when I was learning cold reading." -- Luke Jermay
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