Nightmare Page by David Alnwick and the 1914

Let up to four spectators experience a mind-reading demonstration built around a word chosen from a single page. You describe the word without asking for letters or fishing for clues, then reveal the exact word they almost thought of. The Nightmare Page is created by David Alnwick and The 1914.

• Pocket-sized: The page fits in a pocket or wallet, so you can carry it as an everyday mentalism piece.
• For up to four spectators: Include a small group in the demonstration.
• Versatile settings: Perform it at intimate gatherings, in close-up settings, or on stage.
• Fresh repeat performances: Perform it multiple times for the same group and get different outcomes, with no repeated words, progressive anagrams, or fishing.
• Adaptable language: The page is in English, while the principle can be adapted into other languages.

Created for David Alnwick’s Edinburgh Fringe shows, this one-page mentalism effect brings a theatrical mind-reading moment to casual performances and professional sets. The Alnwick Principle may also spark ideas for further applications.