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NAME GAME by Spidey and Rick Lax (PROPS INCLUDED)


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WHY NAMES?

BECAUSE THEY’RE POWERFUL. They’re more powerful than cards, more powerful than coins, and WAY more powerful than ‘random words.’ And NAME GAME is a brilliant, new trick that harnesses this power DIRECTLY and SPECTACULARLY. Seriously, the secret method is unlike anything you’ve ever seen…and it’s KILLER.

DETAILED TRICK DESCRIPTION

You show off 8 name tags that have been cut in half. 16 pieces total. EVERY SINGLE PIECE IS DIFFERENT, AND THERE ARE NO DUPLICATES OR EXTRA PIECES. You spread the name halves across the table, face-up, and your friend can look at EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM. Then you turn all the pieces face down and mix up the piles.

FIRST, you remove a single name tag half. You can put it under your drink or even give it to your friend. THEN they remove another name tag half. And then…you guessed it: THE NAMES ARE A PERFECT MATCH.

EXTRA NOTES FROM RICK

 -I like performing this trick with “Hello My Name Is” name tags…but you don’t have to. You can also use index cards or pieces of paper or ‘blank face’ Bicycle cards.

-This is one of those rare tricks that you can start performing RIGHT AWAY. There are no ‘moves’ and nothing to hide. The deception is
purely psychological, and the secret is HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT.

-I’m big enough to admit this: When Spidey first showed this trick to me…I was FOOLED BAD. It was great to work with Spidey on this idea, and then work with Brandon and Nick to shape it into the crystal clear, ultra-deceptive routine it is today. If you’re looking for a 5-phase storytelling demonstration…look somewhere else. BUT if you’re looking for a simple, bulletproof psychic demonstration that showcases the power of names, you’ll be happy with this one. I promise.

SPECIAL THANKS TO BRANDON GERALD AND NICK LOCAPO

Manufacturer Says

You will receive enough name tags to perform NAME GAME. Note: These are ordinary name tags. We include them to save you a trip to the store, but you can start performing immediately with your own if you have them.

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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 6th, 2017
Ok, Rick Lax asked to add a review and here it is: definitely Penguin need to start think about what trick can be perfomed in other countries. A lot of great things have language principle and this is one of them.
Idea is great and I'm trying to search for the names I need, but it must be in trick's description that trick is based on English language.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 2nd, 2017
First off...you should probably buy this trick. I mean, it's a collaboration between Spidey and Rick Lax. How sweet is that!?

NAME GAME is a simple and very clever mentalism trick - perfect for all skill levels. The trick is self working, so you can really focus on the presentation aspect of mentalism - no wonder Spidey is such a BEAST when it comes to working a crowd!

The video is well produced, and clearly explained - everything you would expect from Rick Lax. Within an hour I was all setup, practiced, and ready to try this out.

The secret seems simple, but SOARS PAST LAYPEOPLE. I spent the day performing it and nobody questioned anything and everyone was blown away or thrown for a total loop!

This trick is GREAT FOR BEGINNERS. Keep it in your pocket and perform for one or a group with no moves / no angles to worry about. The nametags make for an easy way to break the ice. Throw on a 'Hi My Name Is..' and go up to some strangers to introduce yourself and then introduce NAME GAME. What a great opener!

It is a principle that you could play around with for lots of different ideas / presentations. One day in and I have already come up with a few ideas for tailoring/tweaking it!
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 28th, 2017
Not my favorite trick. I was under the impression that the names involved were those from the spectators sitting around the table. Which would have been a much better trick for my dime. But I dig Rick Lax and love his salesmanship.

Lesson learned and it only cost me .
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 1st, 2017
I love this so much I have seen Spidey's work before and this is simple and provides a devious method and I was shocked on how easy this is I'm putting this into one of my acts for cocktail party's or gatherings due to name tags being worn this is one of the best new products of 2017 go and get this if you like mentalism or use it in a act then this is one I recommend
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 25th, 2017
The concept is good, but the name tag materials lack a lot. First, if you print names with a Sharpie or similar marker (as most people would at an actual event) the ink bleeds through and visible from the backs. I wasted half my supply by this mistake. Second, the supplied name tags take more prep than just cutting in half. The tops and bottom half to be cut as well to for trick to possibly work. Different brand name tags would resolve this issue. Lastly, just a causal observer can note that only the first half of the name that magician pills for comparison makes a full name.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 14th, 2017
I'm one of the few who are underwhelmed. I like this, but it's not a dazzler. Also, you don't use the name of one of the spectators. You use a name that's on one of the tags. Not bad but not great.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 2nd, 2017
Nothing is more personal than someone’s name. Spidey and Rick Lax have taken that concept and developed “Name Game” and it is powerfully wonderful!. The impact of this trick far outweighs the elegant and unique method that you will love.

I found this trick simple and easy to prepare. Using the name tags is interesting and certainly different from playing cards. It takes up very little pocket space and once prepared, it is always ready to go.

Name Game lends itself to performance in Hospitality Suites, Trade Shows, Restaurants, and many more Strolling venues.

Dale Carnegie said, “Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” Spidey and Rick Lax have given us one sweet trick!
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 1st, 2017
This is seriously a stroke of genius from Spidey. Holy cow, I'm still blown away by the method after watching the explanation. It's extremely easy to do, it's extremely fair, it's extremely hard hitting, and it uses a method unlike anything I've ever seen. It's literally as fair as the trailer makes it seem. For restaurant workers, this is a DREAM. It's very little on the pocket management, it uses names which is inherently intriguing, and it is not a card trick. I will be adding this to my restaurant set immediately. It's too good to pass up. Heck, this may be my opener for those situations. As a side note, this could easily transfer to a stage piece with very little effort. (I will be transferring it for stage as well.) Long story short: BUY THIS. It is seriously incredible thinking.
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In a world full of magic, this is what self-working truly is! Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 1st, 2017
This is simplicity to its vey extreme! No forces, no sleights, nothing of such sort. I believe this is one of those tricks where we say ‘Packs Small, Plays Big’. I mean, all you need is a pen and some name tags(or even piece of paper would do) The fact that it’s so organic changes the game and it doesn’t even need a reset. You can perform it almost instantly.

I’ve always been a fan of Rick Lax’s and Spidey’s thinking and they surely lived up to their reputation. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a simple as A.B.C. Trick, yet powerful enough to be remembered for. It's not the trick alone, it's the scripting and connection of them with their names that really matters while performing.

The punctuations at the last of showing that all the names are actually different and there are not duplicates is a small detail but that alone is what affects the spectators mind more than the climax. Before even the trick begins, you know they are going to get fooled.

The one thing I believe that may disappoint some of you guys is that it cannot be repeated for the same group of friends again. I mean, you could do this, but that sells out the trick to the ones too focused. But if you’re planning to do this one trick one time for one group, howsoever genius they may be, trust me, no one can save them from being fooled! It’s that hitting! And then again, first rule of magic- We don’t recreate the magic twice, do we?

The fact that you can slightly mess up with the names and use you owns or names of people that are popular in your country is so cool. The idea can be used in one’s own script. Rick’s Scripting was fantastic but I believe what defines a good magician is doing the tricks their way.
It’s one of those tricks where when you have nothing on you, you can still punch big!

Good Job Rick & Spidey!
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 8th, 2017
Very expensive for a trick my Grandad taught me when I was 5 and I'm now 44.

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However, some of the technique can be transferable to other tricks if you are a novice.

I basically paid for 16 name tags and even the backs can't be used as they are not the same colour as in the tutorial.

Poor
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