Prepare to be amazed! Unveil the secrets of “Never Bet The Devil Your Head” by Francis Girola. A diabolically clever mentalism act, offering an eerie souvenir! Perfect for intimate performances. #FrancisGirola #Mentalism #Magic
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“Never Bet the Devil Your Head” by Francis Girola is a masterful blend of mentalism and bizarre magic that captivates and surprises. Steve Drury, a committee member of PSYCRETS, British Society of Mystery Entertainers, praises it as a “clever and compelling bizarre mental act,” highly recommended for its unique and diabolical method that spectators will never anticipate.
As performers, we understand the impact of a memorable souvenir. But what if you could offer your audience more than a mere token? Imagine crafting an interactive, theatrical experience that deeply engages your spectators through storytelling, leaving them with a powerful memento that lingers in their memory.
Never Bet the Devil Your Head is Francis Girola’s innovative solution to this challenge. Influenced by Docc Hilford and Paul Brook, this routine beautifully merges mentalism with elements of Bizarre Magick, offering a complete and immersive performance piece.
Here’s what makes this routine extraordinary: your audience is drawn into an imaginary Faustian journey, culminating in an eerie revelation involving a special coin. This coin, offered as a keepsake, becomes a haunting reminder of the mysterious and unforgettable experience they shared with you.
This is not your typical table-hopping effect. While the method is straightforward, the true magic lies in the presentation. Designed for close-up and parlor settings, Never Bet the Devil Your Head thrives in quiet, intimate environments where the story can truly come to life.
- Suitable for close-up and parlor performances
- No sleight of hand or special gimmicks required
- Minimal preparation needed
- Almost impromptu – just keep a small coin in your pocket!
- Works seamlessly in any language
Included with Never Bet the Devil Your Head is a detailed script of Francis Girola’s presentation, ensuring you can deliver this stunning routine with confidence and flair.
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“Never Bet the Devil Your Head is a very clever and compelling bizarre mental act to suit the more intimate occasion. Francis has taken some already incredible influences and masked them with a diabolical method that the spectator will never see coming as the storyline performance has been honed to mask it so well. Highly recommended!”
– Steve Drury (committee member of PSYCRETS, British Society of Mystery Entertainers)
Most magicians know the power of a great giveaway at the end of a routine.
As a mentalist, what if you could leave your spectators with something other than a bent coin or a drawing on the back of a business card?
What if you had the opportunity to create an interactive theatrical experience wrapped neatly in storytelling and ending with a powerful souvenir for your volunteer?
Never Bet the Devil Your Head is my own humble attempt at finding a solution to those very questions.
Influenced by two effects by Docc Hilford and Paul Brook, it is a complete mentalism routine that flirts with the realm of Bizarre Magick.
In a nutshell, your audience is invited to embark on an imaginary Faustian journey that culminates with a rather eerie revelation of a special coin. It is immediately offered to an audience member as a memento that will forever be reminiscent of a rather puzzling moment they have just experienced.
In that regard, this is NOT the type of effect that you will do in a table-hopping situation. Method-wise, it is extremely easy! However, its true power relies on the presentation.
Thus, although the effect is quite versatile and caters to a wide range of performers (magicians and mentalists), it is better suited for quiet or intimate environments where you can easily set the scene for an immersive, dramatic experience.
- Suitable for close-up and parlor
- No sleight of hand
- No special gimmicks
- Very little preparation
- Almost impromptu — keep a small coin in your pocket and you’re ready to perform the routine!
- Works in any language
Never Bet the Devil Your Head comes with the complete and detailed script of my presentation.
