If you want to be dramatic, tell the group that you need a quiet room for “forming a psychic connection. "
If you don’t understand this step, read the rest of the instructions to see how the game is played in more detail. There are many variations to this game, that use a different secret signal. Some are described below in another section.
If the audience thinks the assistant is listening in, have the volunteer point to the object instead. Ask them to walk over to the object and point to it from close by, to make sure you have the right one.
If you only send one person, the rest of the group might think they are telling the assistant the object, making the trick less mysterious.
Try pointing in different ways, using two fingers for one object, then vaguely waving at the next. People will suspect that you and your partner have set up a specific code with your gestures, which will lead them down the wrong trail and make it harder for them to guess the real method. Optionally, you can make a show of “transmitting the psychic message” before pointing, holding your fingers to the sides of your head and staring at the assistant.
To keep your audience guessing longest, use the variations in the section below. If you set it up in advance, you can even come up with an elaborate plan with your assistant. For instance, you can use the “black” method the first time, the number method the second time, and the black method again the third time.
Suspicious audience members might look at you during the game, so this is a difficult method to pull off. Stand behind the audience members if possible, and make other small motions that aren’t part of the code to mislead your audience. An assistant who can distract the audience’s attention is even better for pulling off this version of the game. Have them crack jokes, stretch, or pretend to think hard about each question, all while looking for your signal out of the corner of their eye. [2] X Research source
Most psychologists and other researchers do not believe in the existence of “Extra-Sensory Perception” or other mysterious abilities that transmit thoughts, but there are plenty of studies on that topic if you’re interested in learning more. [3] X Research source
