Number Prediction

Version 1 - Magic Square

Effect:

Show a Magic Square made of nine numbers to some one and ask him to choose any three numbers in a row. The numbers can run across, vertically or diagonally. Tell them to add the three numbers together in their mind or on a scrap of paper. Take back the Magic Square and in your most magical performance announce that the number they have arrive at is 15.

Secret:

Every row of numbers add up to 15 so it doesn't matter which row they choose. The answer is always 15. Make sure you have taken back the square before you announce the answer so they can't add up the other rows.

Version 2

• Write your prediction number on a piece of paper and put it in an envelope that is kept in plain sight of the audience.
• Write numbers 1 to 16 in a four collum square.
• Ask a volunteer to select a number between 1 and 16. Draw a circle around it and then draw a line across through all the numbers in the same line and a second line down through all the numbers above and below it.
• Ask a second volunteer to select any number that doesn't have a line through it. Circle it and draw two lines through it; one horizontal and the other vertical.
• Ask a third volunteer to pick any number remaining that doesn't have a line through it. Circle it and draw the line through it.
• There will be only one number remaining. Circle it and then add up the total of all the circled numbers. It will be 34.
• Open the envelope with your prediction and show that you have written 34.

Version 3

This Magic Square was made famous by the German artist Albrecht Durer when he included it as a very small part of a large painting. If you add the numbers across or vertically or diagonally they all total 34. But this square is even more interesting. If you add the numbers in the four corners they also total 34. So do the four numbers in the middle. The two middle numbers in the top row (3 & 2) added to the two middle numbers in the bottom row (15 & 14) total 34. The two numbers in the middle of the left hand column (5 & 9) and the two numbers in the middle of the left hand column (8 & 12) total 34. The four numbers in each of the four quarters of the square total 34. Make a prediction on paper ahead of time or pretend to read the mind of the volunteer who does the addition.

Product Specifications:
Free Trick

Monty's Magic Theater
309 E Kimberly Ave
Kimberly, WI 54136

Call, Text, or email
920-264-3328
monty@montysmagic.com