The Progressive Book Test by Michael O'Brien (The Gentleman)

Let a spectator think of words from a book, then reveal what they’re thinking without fishing, guessing, or forcing a page. The Progressive Book Test by Michael O’Brien turns the familiar sight of a book into a series of escalating mind-reading moments. This edition is The Gentlemen, a compact softcover from the Closeup series.

Carry it for strolling performances, or build a longer routine by moving from one revelation to the next. The same methods are used across all eight available titles, so you can choose the book styles that suit your performances.

• Closeup size: The book measures 5" x 8" with 12-point text, making it easier to carry while strolling.
• No memorization: The methods require nothing to memorize, so you can focus on your presentation.
• Multiple routines: Use Flashback, Flashforward, Inception, Any Word on Any Page, the Progressive Book Test, and Tossed Out Book.
• Build the impossibility: The Progressive Book Test reveals three thought-of words from different parts of the book, while Tossed Out Book can involve up to six spectators.
• Hands-off option: Any Word on Any Page can be performed without holding the book or being in the room when the word is chosen.

Use one routine for a quick closeup moment, or connect several revelations into a more dramatic sequence. The different available titles also let you choose a book that feels at home in your performing style.