Ebook - SIRIously Mental by Michael Pilkey
Description & Effect
The Ultimate Smartphone Mind-Read: SIRIously Mental
Imagine this: A spectator, let's call them Sarah, secretly chooses any song and commits it to memory. You bring out your phone, activate Siri, and with a simple command, Siri astonishingly begins to play the exact song Sarah is thinking of. No force, no elaborate setup, just pure, impossible mind-reading powered by the technology in your pocket. This isn't just a trick; it's a modern marvel of mentalism, expertly crafted by Michael Pilkey.
A Legacy of Innovation and Personalization
The journey of 'SIRIously Mental' began in early 2017, when Michael Pilkey first shared the fundamental concept – having Siri 'play the song they are thinking of' – to an enthusiastic magic community. Since then, this groundbreaking idea has evolved dramatically. The initial concept was featured in the September 2017 issue of Genii magazine, gaining wider recognition. Through collaboration with Jeff Prace, the effect was elevated to an entirely new dimension. Michael's brilliant addition allowed for personalization, transforming 'play the song they are thinking of' into a more intimate 'play the song Samantha is thinking of' – a touch that deeply resonates with spectators.
The Unforgettable Twist
The evolution didn't stop there. Jeff Prace contributed a truly mind-bending enhancement: a moment where Siri initially plays the wrong song, only to then correct herself and flawlessly play the spectator's actual thought-of tune. This ingenious twist dramatically amplifies the impact, leaving audiences utterly speechless and convinced of a genuine connection between your phone and their mind. 'SIRIously Mental' leverages a device everyone is familiar with to create an inexplicable experience that feels like real magic. This isn't just another card trick; it's a piece of modern mentalism that's ready to integrate seamlessly into your repertoire, providing an unforgettable, contemporary performance.
Original Specs
Effect:
A spectator, Adam, thinks of a song and commits it to memory. You bring out your phone and ask them to mentally sing the song in their head. You activate Siri and ask Siri to play the song Adam is thinking of. Siri begins to play “Happy” by Pharrell Williams.
History of the Effect by Mikey Pilkey:
“In early 2017 I posted the basic idea in the Facebook group Svenpad supreme owners group. I couldn’t believe the attention it got. The basic idea was simply saying to Siri “play the song they are thinking of” and Siri would being to play the song. Since then, SIRIously Mental has come a long way. The basic idea was published in the September 2017 Issue of Genii magazine under Jeff Prace’s column “left handed”. In our communication, Jeff and I came up with additional Ideas that take it to a whole new level. First was my idea to make it personalized. Instead of saying “play the song they are thinking of” you can now use their name and say “play the song Samantha is thinking of” Jeff really loved this idea!!! Then Jeff thought of a way to have Siri get the song wrong, then, correct herself and play the right song. This blew my mind!! So now that you know the history, let’s get into SIRIously Mental!!”
