Magic Video - The Oddest Ball by David Penn (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unleash Laughter with 'The Oddest Ball' by David Penn
For years, the 'Odd Ball Effect' has captivated audiences, showcasing a performer's incredible mind-reading prowess in serious lie-detector routines. But what if you could infuse that awe with uproarious laughter? Enter 'The Oddest Ball' by David Penn – a fresh, comedic take on a classic, designed to provide delightful relief and genuine astonishment.
The Core Routine: Tension, Hilarity, and Mind-Bending Fun
Imagine this: you're completely blindfolded, yet you promise to delve into your spectator's mind with a dramatic flair. You instruct them to remove balls from a display, each time uttering the simple phrase, 'I have a ball.' With each white ball, the tension mounts as you explain your deep psychological analysis of their voice patterns. The anticipation becomes almost unbearable until, finally, the spectator lifts the distinctive red ball. A sudden, surprising alarm blares, the stand vibrates, and the room erupts in laughter! You've flawlessly identified 'The Oddest Ball,' delivering a moment of pure comedic genius that shocks and delights.
Elevate Your Act with a Kicker Ending
Want to prove your 'true' mind-reading abilities? 'The Oddest Ball' offers an incredible kicker ending. Invite up to five volunteers onto the stage and, using a clever net change bag, have them each select one of five slips of paper – one reading 'Red,' the others 'White.' After the initial hilarious routine, with everyone selecting a ball corresponding to their slip, you'll correctly predict the exact person who chose 'The Oddest Ball.' This layered reveal transforms a funny routine into a truly unforgettable demonstration of mental mastery.
Crafted for Performance and Durability
Every aspect of 'The Oddest Ball' is meticulously designed and expertly crafted for exceptional performance. Its internal electronic structure is 100% stable and reliable, ensuring smooth operation every time, and it's remarkably easy to maintain. The stunning wooden shell is fashioned from the finest North American walnut, providing a high-quality, antique aesthetic that perfectly complements the mystery and fun of the routine. All necessary golf balls are included, though you're free to use balls of any color you prefer. 'The Oddest Ball' isn't just a trick; it's a meticulously produced prop ready to bring astonishment and hearty laughter to your audience, guaranteeing it will become a standout highlight of your show.
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The Oddest Ball
The Odd Ball Effect has been used by many mentalists in their lie detector routines. The audience is always deeply impressed by the performers incredible mind-reading ability.
But maybe it's time to have more fun with it? Meet ‘The Oddest Ball’.
The Oddest Ball is a comedy mentalism effect providing light relief during your more serious routines.
Whilst you are completely blindfolded you offer to read the mind of your spectator in a dramatic presentation .You instruct your spectator to remove balls from the display and each time simply utter the simple words "I have a ball". You explain that you are using deep rooted psychology and analysing their voice patterns and sound..... You repeat this process with the white balls as many times as you like and each time the tension is building.
When the spectator eventually lifts up the red ball, the tension is relieved in a moment of hilarity for your audience! The alarm sounds shocking your spectator, and the whole stand vibrates. You have correctly identified ‘The Oddest Ball.
If you want a kicker ending revealing your true mind reading powers, you can get five volunteers on stage. Use a net change bag to get them to all choose one of five slips of paper. One says “Red” and all the others say “White”. After the fun of the routine above, with everyone picking up the colour on their chosen slip of paper, You correctly predict the person who chose the oddest ball.
As a comedy mentalism routine full of mystery and surprises. Everything about The Oddest Ball is thoughtfully designed and crafted.
The internal electronic structure is 100% stable and reliable, and it is very easy to maintain.
The wooden shell is made of the finest North American walnut, to present a high-quality antique feel that perfectly adds to the quality of the routine. Everything is supplied including the required golf balls. Even though you are welcome to use golf balls of any colour.
The Oddest Ball, allows you to bring astonishment and laughter to your audience in a routine that will soon become a highlight of your show.
