Q&A for How to Do a Simple Number Mind Trick

So another intriguing method for performing the classic writing-on-paper prediction trick. Picture this: you've asked your participant to jot down something on a piece of paper, keeping it hidden from your view. They fold it, tear it, and perhaps even burn it to ashes. Then, as if by magic, you reveal the exact content of their thoughts. Here's the secret: while appearing to discard or destroy the paper, you actually retain a portion of it containing their written message. This sleight of hand is executed seamlessly while your audience's attention is diverted. For example, as you tear the paper or reach for a pen, you discreetly glance at the writing. This technique, known as "endurance" in the realm of magic, is a staple among mentalists. It allows you to obtain crucial information while maintaining the illusion of mystery and mind-reading prowess. By cleverly exploiting moments of distraction, you acquire the necessary insight to astonish your audience with seemingly supernatural abilities.

Well, that means they don't want to play the game. If they refuse to play, just leave him or her alone.

The third trick works because 111 divided by 3 is 37. So long as 111 and 3 are multiplied by the same multiple, the answer will always be 37. For example, if 111 (the dividend) is multiplied by 2, 3 (the divisor) should be multiplied by 2 as well in order to keep 37 as the quotient.

Maybe the person you did it with made a few mistakes? Mistakes are okay, try it again.

You can memorize the first one's instructions, and then just hope they are good at math and don't need a notepad.

You can ask someone to choose any single digit number, for example 7. Ask them to multiply their digit by 9. In this case, the answer would be 63. Then ask them to add the two digits together, so 6 + 3 = 9. Lastly, ask them to add 5 to their number. The answer will always be 14.

Just come up with addition and subtraction problems. For multiplication and division, make sure to do the opposite of it later! Example: Lucky 8. Pick a number from 1-10. Multiply it by 2. Add 4. Multiply it by 2. Divide it by 4. Add 4 again.

They are accurate because it's simple math skills. All you have to do, for example, is pick a number from 1-10, then multiply by 2, divide by 4 and then add four. Your answer is 8.

It's a prediction, you'll be writing (secretly) the number 3. Then you'll say pick a number from 1-20, example 4. After that, you'll mention your number loudly ,like 1. Then (secretly) he or she will add his or her number by your number, like 4+1=10. Then, he'll multiply by 2, 5x2=20. He ( secretly, again) will add 4, like 10+4=14. Now (secretly) will divide by 2. 14/2=7. After that, he will subtract by his or her initial number, 7-4=3, the same number as the original.