Finally got around to checking out this segment! Emma Olsen is an old friend and former magic student of mine. I’ve seen her advance in her performances throughout the years and I have to say I’ve never been more proud! That was a FANTASTIC performance!
For those who don't get the cryptic messaging at the end on how she didn't fool them, the cardiograph is a notebook magic trick that she used. The rest of the trick is so obvious that there is no need to explain what she did other than she did it. She didn't force the color, but then she didn't have to. She knew what color Penn picked because it isn't difficult to memorize the colors on the cube and remember what color you pointed at Penn and then she can keep track in her head what color is pointing at Penn as she flips it.
At first I thought: "Where's she going with this? Just "guessing" the correct colour sure wouldn't impress anyone as she would clearly keep track of which of the four colours was facing Penn at any given time. And how would Penn's mixing of the cube make it harder to "guess" a colour she already knows? And why the sketchbook for the reveal?" But halfway through your routine I just enjoyed *how* you performed the double-reveal. You narrated the whole thing beautifully, capturing the audience. And though I don't know how the prop (the gimmicked sketchbook) works, the most entertaining aspect of the routine (to me) was how casually and nonchalantly you solved that bottom side of the cube while being focused on the plot and the conversation with Penn. Charisma and dexterity surely are the most important ingredients to a good act - and you demonstrated both in an impressive way. Good on ya! :)
Okay so I understand every part of this trick except for the drawing changing color in a way that stands up to scrutiny after. I have hypotheses, but they all rely on really convoluted technology and chemistry in the setup, like pens with dual ink and weird chemical properties, or altered paper.
Invisible ink. Changes colour when it gets warm. She puts her hand behind the page to warm it up. That's why Penn keeps referring to the heart in the breakdown after.
amazing performance, beautiful stage presence, inviting Penn was not the most comfortable choice but he's a fair companion, fist of all, the trick is funny, not sure yellow was a force, as you may perhaps be able to do the same with the other colors and you are very good at having one colour of the rubik's cube done ! I wish you a beautiful career !
