There are so many applications for this technique. The props can be changed out for almost anything that is a small object. Have fun applying it to your own original magic routine.

Pro Tip: Make the object selection as different as possible to reinforce how they could have chosen anything, even though you are controlling their decision.

Rudy Hunter teaches many more mentalism effects in this series: “Thirteen Mind Reading Tricks.” Check out these other courses for similar ideas: “Mind Stuff,” “Close-Up 21,” and “Hand Illusions.”