OUIJA
Come in close my curious friends… Closer!
Don’t mind the creaky floorboard, it’s just the house breathing. Now, let me tell you a tale:
The hour was late, it was that peculiar slice of night when even the shadows seem to hold their breath. The only light in the room came from a single candle, its flame twisting and shivering like it was alive. Dancing like Fanny Sparkles
What the heck is Fanny Sparkles?
Fanny Sparkles is a stripper I met in Blackpoooo
WRONG BLOG!
Ahem. Sorry… Let’s rewind:
The flame was dancing like a restless spirit, whispering to the dark walls as if summoning something unseen. My fingers trembled as I reached for the package sitting on the table, it was stamped with the unmistakable sigil of Neo Magic. I’d picked it up earlier that day but I’d waited until midnight to open it. Why midnight? Well, nothing truly magical should ever be unboxed before the witching hour!
As I pulled open the seal, the room seemed to tilt. The candle flared, the shadows grew teeth and there it was: OUIJA by Vinny Sagoo. Somewhere outside I could hear a dog howling, the cold wind slid under the door like a curious ghost and in that moment, I swear the candle leaned towards the package, as if it wanted to see what was inside.
I felt the air thicken, my breath clouded and for a heartbeat, I heard something faint; a shuffle and a whisper, it was like the dead remembered my name again. I tore the last of the packaging open. The Ouija cards glimmered like moonlight over a tombstone.
I grinned because this wasn’t just a trick, it was an invitation.
I heard a door creak and thought I saw movement, figures gathering around, transparent and eager. Perhaps they’d been waiting all year for this?
The rhythm of the night began to pulse beneath the floorboards. I could hear the eerie bassline of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, rising like a ghost from an old record player.
Make no mistake, this trick isn’t just performed, it’s summoned. Every card is a whisper from the other side and every revelation is a spark of spirit. When you speak the words and let your voice drop into that slow, deliberate rhythm that mentalists know all too well, you don’t just entertain, you conjure.
That’s the beauty of Ouija by Vinny Sagoo.
It doesn’t feel like magic. It feels like a séance that’s going too well. It’s a deceptively simple and spooky mentalism ritual that blurs the veil between the living and the dead.
As a mentalist and a blogger I’m always on the hunt for something that does more than just look good, something that when it’s performed, leaves your spectators questioning what is real and if there’s actually some strange kind of forces beyond our understanding.
First impressions
From the moment you open the package you can feel the mood. Within the parchment style envelope there’s a question card, 4 oversized Ouija cards and 4 silver skulls. Everything is beautifully designed on heavy card stock, printed with the kind of mystic lettering and intricate symbols you’d expect to see on a real Ouija board. The inclusion of the silver skulls really helps to sell the effect while elegantly helping to disguise the method. The audience’s mindset shifts the minute they spot the skulls and cards. You’ve set the tone before you even begin.
Performance & mechanics
One of the biggest considerations for any mentalism effect is how it works and more importantly, how it feels. You want it to feel like you’ve tapped into something unseen and with Ouija, Vinny has crafted a ritual that is deceptively simple but doesn’t feel that way to the audience.
No sleight of hand or complicated moves.
The finger friendly mechanics mean you can focus on your presentation and atmosphere, rather than worrying about weird unnatural looking moves. The instructions are clear and the bonus PDF includes some nice routines and clever ideas which expand on the use of the props.
Atmosphere
Because of its design and premise, Ouija is tailor made for that spooky, immersive vibe. For Halloween, it’s a real show stopper. The audience won’t just be fooled, they’ll be immersed and feel like they’re part of something forbidden.
One of the strengths here is how the props themselves contribute to the mood. The skulls serve as visual anchors, while the Ouija cards invite curiosity and suggest spirit world. Everything about this whispers otherworldly and you can use that to your advantage whilst building tension.
Practical considerations
From a practical standpoint, you can perform this anywhere, you don’t even need a table to place the cards on, you can just use your participants hands! The props are examinable, which is vital, because if it felt fake, you’d lose impact but the quality and design allows you to breathe confidence into your performance. The price is £19.99, which is more than reasonable for the quality and versatility you receive. This is a prop you can use in any environment, not just at Halloween. Value isn’t just about cost, it’s about how much you will use it and how strong the reactions are. Ouija scores highly on both!
Fragmented Thoughts
If you’re a mentalist, a close up performer or even a hobbyist who wants something more than just another trick, I highly recommend this one. So it should come as no surprise that Ouija has been awarded EFFOM! status.
For those that don’t know EFFOM! is a Fantastic Feat Of Mentalism! This is the Ryan Mentis seal of approval. So come closer, my friends. Lean in and light a candle, because Vinny Sagoo’s Ouija isn’t just a trick, it’s a doorway and once you open it, something always steps through.
You can get Ouija direct from Neo Magic.
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Happy haunting, and may your performances be as chilling as they are unforgettable!
Stay Weird
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International Man of Mischief
Founder of The Temple of Mentis
Summoner of The Oddsock Oracle™