This mind reading trick will make you the coolest person in the room. Trust me.
There is no set up needed, no magic. There is some math and some prediction included already.
This trick will work 90% of a time.
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How to perform mind reading trick (GREY ELEPHANT)
1. Pick a number from 1-10. Any number.
2. Multiply it by 2.
3. Add 8 to that number.
4. Divide it by 2.
5. Subtract. Current number - Original Number
Take your time to do it right.
6. Match that number to an alphabet letter. For example 1-A, 2-B, 3-C and so on...
Got the letter?
7. Think of an European country that starts from that letter
8. Take second letter from that country and think of an animal
9. Now think of the color of that animal
Ready?
You were thinking of grey elephant, weren't you?
Mind reading trick in action
How does the grey elephant from denmark trick work?
It starts with mathematical equation. No matter what number you choose, using these steps you will always end up with 4. Try it.
9*2=18
18+8=26
26/2=13
13-9=4
4 equals to letter D and everyone will pick Denmark for a European country because it's only country in Europe that starts with D.
2nd letter of Denmark is E. Most people will choose Elephant, because that's how they learned their alphabet. E for Elephant.
And Elephants are mostly grey.
So there you have it. Grey Elephant in Denmark mind reading trick.
If you want to perform this trick in the class, you can print these cards we made for better visuals and demonstration.
This grey elephant in Denmark mind reading trick is perfect for the classroom.
I taught my kids this trick and now they are showing it to all of their friends and family. They are loving it!
