How to Do a Center Tear (Mentalism Sleight)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fold a piece of paper in half

   then have them write. have them fold the sheet where you have folded it. , If you folded correctly, there should be a folded area on the top edge, and the right edge, depending on how you are looking and holding the slip of paper. , the strip on the right has the center with the spectators writing on it.
   
   With the folded part of that piece up, tear it in half, in the opposite direction yo did for the other one (width-wise) , Take the one on the left, and under the cover of your fingers, slip it into finger palm.
   
   You now have the center. ,,,,
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   Step 2: then in half again

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   Step 3: so it is in quarters.

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   Step 4: Draw a box in the middle of the paper

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   Step 5: indicating where you would like the spectator to draw a name or object.

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   Step 6: You will notice by feeling the edges

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   Step 7: some are open with loose pieces of paper

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   Step 8: and some are folded.

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   Step 9: Holding the paper in the correct fashion

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    Step 10: tear the paper in half

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    Step 11: so you have two strips.

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    Step 12: You now have two smaller pieces of paper.

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    Step 13: Throw the torn pieces

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    Step 14: with the exception of the finger palmed one on the table.

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    Step 15: To glimpse the middle go down to get a lighter from underneath the table

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    Step 16: and unfold and read the finger palmed slip.

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    Step 17: When you come up

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    Step 18: leave the center and burn the other torn pieces.

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    Step 19: Reveal the word and watch them gasp and throw money at you!

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