"Anyone who says mentalism for kids doesn't exist forgets that we all have an inner child. This effect speaks directly to that. This is an easy-to-perform effect with a smart, well-crafted method behind it." - Javier Botía (FISM 2018 - 1st Prize Mentalism and Penn & Teller: Fool Us - Winner (S07E05)
Introducing My Favorite Pet by Sergio Ferrer
Prepare for an absolute riot with this interactive mentalism routine that’ll have the kids giggling and guessing!
The Hook
Why should the magician hog all the glory? In this routine, the kids are the real stars! They’ll ‘read your mind’ and guess your favourite pet like it’s a walk in the park.
It kicks off with some cheeky banter about pets, and then a child gets to shout out any number between one and six (100% free choice, no pressure). The pet at that spot? That’s the one they pick — let’s say it’s a rabbit.
Then, the envelope that’s been chilling in plain view all along gets opened. No dodgy moves here; the reveal is as clean as a whistle. Inside? Just one solid cardstock silhouette. The kids have nailed it — they’ve guessed your favourite pet!
"My Favorite Pet":
Mentalism for Kids: A rare gem that sparks their imagination and makes them feel like the magic-makers.
Visual Consistency: Featuring bright and colourful pet silhouettes.
Effortless & Automatic: No sleight of hand here; the smart system does the hard work while you focus on being the star.
High Audience Participation: Chat about animal care, welfare, and sprinkle in some fun animal trivia.
Instant Reset: Ready to roll again in a flash for the next gaggle of kids or table.
Features:
Not always the same pet — keeps ‘em guessing!
Always in sight: The envelope stays visible throughout the whole performance.
No suspicious moves: No magnets, no flaps, no switches, absolutely no funny business.
Nothing else hidden: Just a single piece of solid cardstock within.
Packs small, plays big: Fits in your pocket, yet strong enough for any parlour or birthday bash.
Ready to Present: No faffing about — just grab your envelope and silhouettes, and you’re good to go!
What you get:
A set of high-quality pet silhouettes, professionally printed and die-cut on sturdy cardstock.
The prediction
An ungimmicked envelope.
Multiple presentations, extra routines, and alternative finales included in the online instructions.
