"I've been doing this in my theatre shows" - Mac King
"An incredible magic trick" - Shawn Farquhar
"A perfect opening routine" - Raymond Crowe
"Novelty, charm, humor and magic" - David Regal
This little gem is one of magic's most iconic opening routines. It's been a staple for top magicians and mentalists across the globe. (You know it’s good when Jason Alexander picks it as his opener for the Magic Castle.)
You stroll onto the stage wielding a set of printed pages. The whole thing unfolds without you uttering a peep; instead, the printed words do the talking. A spectator thinks of any playing card. After a bit of playful banter, the reason for your silence comes into focus. Surprise! A folded card pops out from your mouth, and it’s the card they were thinking of!
There’ve been a few variations over the years, but this is the heavyweight champ... literally! Now anyone can name *any* card, and this routine is spot on for parlor shows and theatre performances alike, with the printed pages visible to all.
The Silent Treatment Stage Edition keeps the brilliant simplicity of the original, grabbing attention from the get-go, pulling your audience in, and finishing with a reveal that’ll make jaws drop (yep, it’s that good). Silent Treatment Stage Edition is a unique, proven opener that packs a punch for your show.
(You get all the props, including the full, printed routine in English. Fancy a change? The pages can be easily swapped for any language you like.)
