Invisible Choice details:
- Author: Thomas Riboulet
- Proofreading: Tobias Hudson
- Publisher: 3 Monkeys Publishing
- First Edition (French): 2021
- First Edition (English): 2025
Invisible Choice is a proper gem in the world of magic and mentalism, brought to life by the clever mind of Thomas Riboulet. This book lays out a brilliant concept that lets magicians give their audiences the illusion of complete freedom while slyly steering them towards a preordained conclusion (yes, it’s as sneaky as it sounds).
The book dives into the realms of psychological manipulation, audience perception, and mentalism techniques—all revolving around the Invisible Choice principle. This nifty method allows magicians to pull off mind-boggling predictions, mind-reading stunts, and impressive card tricks without breaking a sweat (or much of a sweat, at least).
Featuring insights from magic maestros like John Carey, Luca Volpe, Paul Pickford, and Guillaume Botta, this book serves up a hearty and practical guide for both mentalists and magicians alike.
Inside, you’ll find 21 striking routines that explore the Invisible Choice principle. Here’s a cheeky sneak peek:
I - The Principle: A down-to-earth breakdown of the Invisible Choice concept using business cards.
II - Alphabet Counting: A clever twist by André Lopes that uses letter-spelling for forced choices.
III - Reflections: Luca Volpe shares his wisdom on dealing with tricky spectators.
IV - Brainwave: A fresh spin on the Brainwave effect where a freely picked card is the only one with a different back.
V - The Red Prediction: A spectator’s freely chosen card turns out to be the sole different-coloured card in the deck.
VI - Pickford Brainwave: Paul Pickford’s polished version of the Brainwave effect with extra outcomes.
VII - Mental Opener: A psychological routine where a mentally chosen card magically appears.
VIII - Sympathetic Choice: A self-working take on the Sympathetic Cards effect using Invisible Choice.
IX - The Invisible White House: A mentally selected card is revealed as the only printed card in a blank deck.
X - Bank Night: A money routine involving probability manipulation with Invisible Dice.
XI - Invisible Miracle: A routine featuring a phone call to a randomly picked banknote's serial number.
XII - One Shot Prediction: A named card pops up inside the magician's wallet.
XIII - Carey's Prediction: John Carey’s twist on Invisible Choice for predictions.
XIV - The Last Corner: A card named out loud matches a prediction that’s been sitting on the table from the get-go.
XV - Botta's Peek System: Guillaume Botta’s clever info-gathering tool using Invisible Choice.
XVI - My Postcard Booktest: A book test routine with postcards instead of books. (Genius, right?)
XVII - What's the Name?: A prediction routine involving a random first name selection.
XIII - Crossword Choice: A commercial routine predicting a spectator's chosen word from a crossword scratch card.
XIX - In My Bag: A creative framework for multiple possibilities using Invisible Choice.
XX - The Perfect Account: A credit card receipt routine by Florian Weiss.
XXI - Fahrenheit 451: A dramatic book test where a burned page gets restored with the chosen word revealed.
The effects laid out in Invisible Choice offer a fresh twist on mentalism and prediction-based routines. By weaving in psychological principles and audience control, the book introduces effects that seem truly impossible (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good impossible effect?).
Key effects include:
- Mind-reading routines where a thought-of card magically appears in a deck.
- Impossible predictions, such as a chosen card being the only one with a different colour or back. (Bet you didn’t see that coming.)
- Gambling demonstrations showing how seemingly random outcomes are just a clever ruse.
- Memory and psychological experiments that prove perception can be subtly twisted.
These effects are designed to be straightforward yet pack an astonishing punch, making them a hit for magicians at any level of experience.
Key Strengths:
- Uniqueness - The Invisible Choice principle is a fresh addition to magic, perfect for highly deceptive routines.
- Practicality - Many routines need minimal setup and can be performed on the fly (no pressure).
- Versatility - This principle isn’t just for cards; it applies to mentalism, gambling routines, and even business card tricks.
- Contributions from Experts - Insights from top magicians ensure a wide range of perspectives and applications.
Invisible Choice is a must-have for any magician or mentalist eager to inject powerful, deceptive, and memorable effects into their repertoire. The principle is a breeze to learn yet opens the door to sophisticated, jaw-dropping routines.
So, if you fancy a shift in how you view choices, predictions, and audience psychology, don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
Order your copy today and discover the secrets of Invisible Choice!
"Thomas fooled me quite badly when I saw him perform one of his invisible choice routines. The secret made me laugh out loud at its ingenuity. You truly are only limited by your imagination with this beautiful concept!"
- John Carey
"Thomas wrote a wonderful book about his 'invisible choice' which is, in fact, a very clever and extremely versatile force. I enjoyed the read a lot and really appreciate that Thomas provides so many credits, sources and applications for this force. Get it, read it, study and use it!"
- Jan Forster
"Thomas Riboulet has created a versatile principle that can be applied to many different kinds of magic. I love it!"
- Paul Pickford
"Thomas Riboulet's Invisible Choice is PURE Genius. Really easy and fun to perform. I see so many possibilities using the principle (not only with cards). If you learn and apply correctly Thomas's subtly, you will have a powerful weapon in your arsenal. Way to GO Thomas !"
- Michel Huot
"In this book you will find a very nice adaptation of a classic principle, that has been revisited in order to create routines that you can perform anytime and anywhere. Well done Thomas and keep creating!"
- Luca Volpe
"A spectator throws two invisible dice, the randomness seems perfect when everything is under your control. Clever, direct and efficient. Thomas has a great idea and offers us several applications in a book that goes to the heart of the matter. Congratulations!"
- Guillaume Botta
"The Invisible Choice offers a flexible technique to open new opportunities, recommended!"
- Pablo Amirá
