This is a bonus clip from this week’s episode with magician Sean Borland.

During our conversation, I asked Sean whether he’d be willing to demonstrate one of his mind-reading illusions live on the show. What followed was a classic “book test” — eight books to choose from, hundreds of pages, complete freedom of choice… and a single word.

I chose a book.

Then a page.

Then a word.

Sean tried to guess it.

What makes this moment fascinating isn’t just the reveal — it’s the psychology behind it. Along the way, Sean explains how people tend to choose numbers like 67 or 167 when asked to “freely” pick one, why certain words feel more natural than others, and how subtle framing can shape decisions without us realising it. You’ll hear how association, memory, and suggestion narrow the field — without ever feeling forced.

How he got there is something you’ll have to hear (or watch) for yourself.

If you haven’t listened to the full episode yet, I’d highly recommend starting there. In it, Sean shares the story of performing for billionaires and royalty, the discipline behind mastering sleight of hand, and the seance in South Africa that he describes as “the beginning of the end.”

This bonus clip gives you a glimpse of the craft in action.

Enjoy — and let me know if you know how he does it! 

Links: 

WEBSITE - https://www.seanborland.com/

SOCIALS: 

https://www.youtube.com/c/SeanBorlandInternationalMagician

https://www.facebook.com/seanborlandmagician/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-borland-49a1aaa6/

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