Description
Michel Huot’s SOCKS is mentalism that is both attention-grabbing and fun. SOCKS is simple and powerful: you show two sets of cards with socks of different colors and designs. You explain that the spectator has to choose two socks and that you hope they can find the one perfect match. As you turn them over two at a time, you show that each pair does not match. When the spectator says stop, you place their chosen card to the side face down. And you show the rest of the socks, which also don’t match.
The spectator turns over the two selected socks and it turns out that they also do NOT match at all: yellow stars on one sock and purple stripes on the other. But you then lift your trouser legs to reveal that you have the exact same socks that the spectator has just chosen. This comes as a huge surprise. This trick is not a card or coin or rope trick. It’s a mental trick with an article of clothing and it’s something everyone can relate to.
You snap and show that the socks now match perfectly in pairs!
SOCKS comes with everything you need, including socks, custom printed cards and a beautiful holder to hold the cards. The trick is easy to make and takes up almost no space in your pocket or bag. A link to a detailed English instruction video is included.
We’ve even included a BONUS effect where you predict a chosen card at the bottom of the socks you wear. Both the socks and the custom-printed cards are high quality and made to last through many performances.
Socks has received many great reviews along the way:
“SOCKS is a fun, interactive routine with a killer surprise ending they won’t forget!”
– Richard Sanders
“Michel Huot’s SOCKS knocked mine right off my feet! So clever and simple with a fun and organically visual payoff, this piece will play just as strongly in a corporate strolling environment as it will in a casual private party. Michel’s performance and explanation made me smile from start to finish. Just great!”
– Francis Menotti
“SOCKS knocks my socks off. It’s funny, mysterious, and not at all difficult. I will use it, so will you.”
– Marc Salem
“SOCKS is unique and super strong. It is so rare to have something that combines magic, comedy and surprise in such a powerful way for the close-up/parlor performer. This is going right into my repertoire!”
– Marc Desouza
“If you are looking for something fun and different, that has at least two really strong finishes then this is a great choice.”
-Paul Romhany, *Reviews Vanish Magazine