Magic Video - David Forrest - The Second Guest

Unveiling 'The Second Guest' by David Forrest

Prepare to astound audiences with 'The Second Guest,' a brilliant mentalism effect from the acclaimed mind of David Forrest. This digital download delivers a powerful, direct method for divining a spectator's freely chosen card from a genuinely shuffled, completely ungimmicked deck. As David Forrest himself states, he designed this routine to be 'a practical, direct method of divining of a spectator's completely free selection from a genuinely shuffled, completely un-gimmicked deck of cards that could be performed virtually anywhere with no prior set up. To that extent, I think I succeeded.' You'll quickly discover he did much more than just succeed; he created a modern classic.

The Astonishing Effect

Imagine this: A deck of cards is removed from its case and handed to a spectator. They're invited to shuffle the deck thoroughly until they're completely satisfied. The performer makes it clear this is a regular, unmarked deck, without any gimmicks. Once shuffled, the spectator holds the cards, and the performer doesn't touch them again. Drawing attention to the card case, the performer shows it openly, pointing out that there are no slits, holes, or suspicious features. With their back turned, the performer instructs the spectator to spread the cards face down, push any single card from the spread, and without looking at it, seal it inside the card case. The rest of the deck is then hidden from view. The performer turns back, concentrating intently on the sealed case. Slowly, precisely, they begin to reveal the unknown card: first the color, then the suit, and finally, the exact value. The spectator removes the card, and without fail, it matches the performer's incredible revelation. It's a moment of pure, impossible mind-reading.

Why 'The Second Guest' Stands Out

What truly sets 'The Second Guest' apart is its incredible practicality and deceptive simplicity. This isn't a trick reliant on marked cards, a stacked deck, or any prior setup. The spectator's choice is genuinely free, meaning the revealed card will be different every single time you perform it. This versatility allows you to integrate 'The Second Guest' seamlessly into any part of your magic set, whether as an impactful opener or a memorable closer. The method ensures that the spectator handles the deck from start to finish, removing any suspicion. The fairness of the card case is emphasized, enhancing the illusion that there's simply no way for you to know their choice.

The Ingenious Method & Construction

At the heart of 'The Second Guest' lies an utterly diabolical 'auto-gimmick' that hides in plain sight. This ingenious device activates through the simplest of actions, allowing you to devastate onlookers with your seemingly supernatural powers. The instructions provide clear guidance for constructing this clever gimmick in approximately twenty minutes. Once built, it's a permanent fixture ready for countless performances. You'll likely find that you already own all the necessary materials, or they are very easily acquired, making this an accessible and highly rewarding investment for any magician or mentalist. Unlock the secrets to incredible card divination with David Forrest's 'The Second Guest' today.

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"I designed The Second Guest to be a practical， direct method of divining of a spectator's completely free selection from a genuinely shuffled， completely un-gimmicked deck of cards that could be performed virtually anywhere with no prior set up. To that extent， I think I succeeded."

- David Forrest (from the introduction of this manuscript)



Effect



A deck of cards is removed from its case and handed to the spectator for shuffling. It is a genuine， unmarked deck - not gimmicked in any way. The spectator shuffles the cards until he is satisfied and then holds on to them - the performer doesn't touch them again. Drawing attention to the card case， the performer fairly shows it on all sides pointing out that there are clearly no slits or holes to be found anywhere. You turn your back and instruct the spectator to spread the cards face down， push any card from the spread and without looking at it， seal it in the card case. The rest of the deck is then hidden from view and the performer turns back round and begins to concentrate intensely， focusing all his energy on the card case. Bit by bit， he begins to reveal the unknown card. First the colour...black. Then the suit...a Club. And finally， the value...a King， it's the King of Clubs! The spectator is asked to remove the card from the case and sure enough the card inside is none other than the King of Clubs!



The above is merely an example of what is possible with the devious gimmick described within. The Second Guest uses a 100% regular deck that is genuinely shuffled in any fashion by the spectator. No marked cards. No prior set up of the deck. Completely free choice of card which will be different every time. Can be performed at any point in your set - not strictly an opener or closer.



You'll love the action of the 'auto-gimmick' that hides in plain sight until you activate it through the simplest of actions and proceed to devastate the onlookers with your amazing powers of second sight! You will construct the diabolical gimmick in around twenty minutes. Once it's made， it's there for good and can be used over and over again. As always， you will most likely already have everything that you need to construct it but if not the materials are VERY easily acquired!