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Wordsmyth by Francis Menotti


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Finally you can learn and perform Wordsmyth, the hit trick that fooled Penn & Teller! Wordsmyth is mentalism with fascinating props and an intriguing plot.

In an amazing coincidence, a spectator randomly selects a word from a dictionary as participants take randomly selected scrabble tiles from a net bag. These tiles are formed into any word...that perfectly matches the prediction.

You receive everything you need to perform this parlor miracle: you get the forcing bag, the necessary scrabble tiles, the custom made tray for the tiles (which has the slickest switching device you can imagine built into it), the fake-tip pencil, and the perfect storage case to keep the props together. You also get a DVD detailing every aspect of the trick and presentation. The only thing you need to supply is a soft-back book or dictionary.

Great parlor material is VERY difficult to find, particularly material that doesn't involve playing cards. That's why Wordsmyth is so highly acclaimed and useful.

The effect is very easy to learn and perform. This is one that you can insert into your parlor show to add something truly unique and different.

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Great trick, but only one ending Report this review
Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on June 11th, 2016
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What a great piece of magic, and a lot of fun to perform. I was thrilled when it came available for purchase. The material you receive in the mail is high quality. However, anyone buying this trick needs to know that there is only one word/finish included. Meaning the same person/people can not see the you perform this trick more than once. It would have been nice if they would've included more than one finishing word.
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A book test But More! Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 8th, 2021
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I have to be honest (like its a part of my ADHD lol)
I ABSOLUTELY HATE Book Tests.
They are Boreing. I've never really seen one That I knew the method of or seen performed that I liked. They are all structured the exact same way.
Open to a page. Find a word or Passage. I tell you what it is.
This however is an absolute gem. It uncovers the book test in a clever way by focusing on the words themselves. The book is a side character at best in this.

The method is almost self-working. The way to obtain the word is simple but effective. The use of words as almost a kind of music to the audience was fantastic.

However. This routine is not for everyone. The way you get into the effect can be a bit unorthodox at times. The script is heavy and can take a long time to memorize and put into action. The flow has to fit you and it won't fit everyone.
For example. If your character is a goofy uncle type. This effect is not for you. It will feel fake and forced. A complete character 180 that won't sit well with your audience. BUt of course I am not one to tell a person to not give an effect a try.

Pros.
- Easy to perform
- A lesson in scripting
- An amazing Book test that's not treated as a book test
- Well worth your time to learn

Cons.
- Only one outcome (Unless you spend the time to design a set that can be interchanged and have a bunch of different books for it. Or forcing pages in one book.)
-It has a heavy script (I think that's a pro, but knowing the people on this site. Its a con lol)
- It is largely character-driven and won't fit every performer.


You can perform the effect differently. You do not need the script. The basic effect is simple. 7 people choose a scrabble tile. A person randomly chooses a page and a word from a book. You rearrange the tiles to be the chosen word. End.
But the script itself is the meat of the effect. The effect is simple but the script is what carries the effect. But again. Any performance style can be used.

I hope anything I said could help you in your decision on this effect. I personally find the trick to be a very valuable routine that can teach the performer a lot and also is a lot of fun to perform. Have an amazing rest of your day
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 8th, 2021
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I have to be honest (like its a part of my ADHD lol)
I ABSOLUTELY HATE Book Tests.
They are Boreing. I've never really seen one That I knew the method of or seen performed that I liked. They are all structured the exact same way.
Open to a page. Find a word or Passage. I tell you what it is.
This however is an absolute gem. It uncovers the book test in a clever way by focusing on the words themselves. The book is a side character at best in this.

The method is almost self-working. The way to obtain the word is simple but effective. The use of words as almost a kind of music to the audience was fantastic.

However. This routine is not for everyone. The way you get into the effect can be a bit unorthodox at times. The script is heavy and can take a long time to memorize and put into action. The flow has to fit you and it won't fit everyone.
For example. If your character is a goofy uncle type. This effect is not for you. It will feel fake and forced. A complete character 180 that won't sit well with your audience. BUt of course I am not one to tell a person to not give an effect a try.

Pros.
- Easy to perform
- A lesson in scripting
- An amazing Book test that's not treated as a book test
- Well worth your time to learn

Cons.
- Only one outcome (Unless you spend the time to design a set that can be interchanged and have a bunch of different books for it. Or forcing pages in one book.)
-It has a heavy script (I think that's a pro, but knowing the people on this site. Its a con lol)
- It is largely character-driven and won't fit every performer.


You can perform the effect differently. You do not need the script. The basic effect is simple. 7 people choose a scrabble tile. A person randomly chooses a page and a word from a book. You rearrange the tiles to be the chosen word. End.
But the script itself is the meat of the effect. The effect is simple but the script is what carries the effect. But again. Any performance style can be used.

I hope anything I said could help you in your decision on this effect. I personally find the trick to be a very valuable routine that can teach the performer a lot and also is a lot of fun to perform. Have an amazing rest of your day
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 3rd, 2015
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Frances Menotti's trick is a fascinating book test-style that uses a dictionary and a diabolical prop. Menotti's tricks are always unique and thoughtful--this one is not exception. I think the best part about the trick is that the spectators (it takes 8 of them)do the magic themselves.

The only complaint I have is that the DVD explaining the trick was defective. The first half played flawlessly and the second half didn't play at all.
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A must have for stage magicians!!! Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 29th, 2015
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This is one of the greatest mentalism effect ever. In fact is actually one of my favorite effect to do when I'm performing on stage! It's a must have!
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 26th, 2017
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I already had a good idea what I would be getting, I am a performer and already used it 2x, the first performance was a repeat show from last year and I used it as my closer, it was received so well and told it was comparable to my normal closer so that speaks volumes to me. It is packaged very nice and although the props individually may be cheap overall the package and DVD instruction are perfect. This is a worker for sure
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on August 22nd, 2017
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I perform this trick eny chance I get, but sometimes I don't perform it because if the spectator saw this twice they would know it is a force word because it is the same world (the world you will get is painter) every time. That is the only downside of this trick but as the gimmick quality it is perfect! He also gives you a black velvet box that everything fits in and so this is a great buy and I recommend this trick!
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 1st, 2017
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If you have never done any mentalism, now is your chance. The ideas and performance of this set is AMAZING! Order yours before they are all gone.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 2nd, 2015
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Very clever. I can see why he fooled Penn & Teller!
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Excellent Premise and Quality Gimmicks Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 17th, 2015
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Francis Menotti has hit a home run with Wordsmyth! A great premise, quality gimmicks and a clever premise make this a worker for parlor or stage. 4/5 stars because it is not repeatable or customizable, but still highly recommended!
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