Magic Video - Brushing Roulette by Matt Mello
Description & Effect
Unleash Unforgettable Mentalism with 'Brushing Roulette'
Prepare to astound your audience with 'Brushing Roulette' by Matt Mello, a truly unique and baffling piece of mentalism that redefines the classic 'which hand' plot with a delightful, everyday object: toothbrushes. Imagine this: four distinctively colored toothbrushes ' red, blue, green, and yellow ' are presented to a participant. While your back is completely turned, ensuring absolutely no visual cues, the spectator makes a genuine, free choice, selecting one brush and even beginning to brush their teeth with it. The chosen color remains a complete secret, hidden not only from you but also from the rest of the audience.
The Impeccable Performance
Once the brushing is complete and the toothbrushes are gathered and covered, you turn back around. With just a couple of innocuous questions, you begin a fascinating process of elimination. You confidently pick up a toothbrush ' say, the yellow one ' and start brushing your own teeth, only for the spectator to confirm it wasn't theirs. This continues with a second brush, building an incredible tension. Finally, down to the last two, you close your eyes, holding a brush in each hand, making a silent commitment. With a dramatic flourish, you choose one, placing it in your mouth, and reveal your selection. The spectator confirms you were wrong on the previous two, but 'lo and behold' ' you successfully avoided their chosen brush, identifying it by process of elimination or by an uncanny connection, leaving them with their chosen red toothbrush as an impossible souvenir.
A Method as Clean as It Gets
What makes 'Brushing Roulette' truly exceptional is its incredibly clean and direct method. Matt Mello has engineered a routine free from all the common crutches of mentalism. There is no forcing ' the spectator's choice is genuinely free. You'll employ no peeking, no complex electronics, no instant stooges or pre-show work, and nothing is ever written down or spoken aloud by the participant. This means you can focus entirely on your presentation, creating a truly magical and memorable experience. The innocent nature of toothbrushes makes the mental feat even more impressive, turning a simple object into a vessel for pure, inexplicable mind-reading.
Versatile for Any Audience
This routine is remarkably versatile, seamlessly transitioning from an intimate close-up setting to a grand stage performance. Its lighthearted and engaging theme makes it a fantastic, family-friendly alternative to more intense mentalism plots, fitting perfectly into children's shows or any environment where a touch of whimsical wonder is appreciated. Upon purchase, you'll receive a digital download containing detailed, step-by-step instructions (PDF format) from Matt Mello himself, ensuring you master every nuance of 'Brushing Roulette' and are ready to perform this astounding illusion with confidence and flair.
Original Specs
The performer shows four toothbrushes: red, blue, green, and yellow. While the performer is turned away, your participant freely chooses a color and starts brushing their teeth with it. The spectator can be turned away, as well, hiding the chosen color from the audience. When their teeth are nice and clean, the toothbrushes are gathered onto a table, they're all covered, and then the performer can turn back around.
Asking only a couple of questions, the performer grabs one of the toothbrushes--yellow--and starts vigorously brushing his teeth with it. The spectator confirms that he didn't use that one. Another question later, and the green toothbrush goes into the performer's mouth. Down to the last two, the performer asks that the person not make a face or give anything away, even if their toothbrush is about to become a lollipop! A few seconds later, the performer has his eyes closed and a brush in each hand--red and blue. After a silent moment, he commits to his decision and finally puts the blue one in his mouth, swishing it around. The spectator confirms that he had used the red toothbrush, and it is given to the spectator as a souvenir of the experience.
Perfect for stage, but can also be used close-up. It's also much better suited for a children's show than a classic smash and stab routine.
No forcing--the spectator has a free choice of toothbrush
No peeking
No outs
No electronics
No stooges or instant stooges
No helpers
No pre-show
Nothing written down or said aloud
PDF INSTRUCTIONS ONLY
