Magic Adding Sticks – Mental Arithmetic Prediction Trick
Condition: New | Material: Plastic | Effect Type: Mentalism & Math Magic | Skill Level: Easy to Perform
The Magic Adding Sticks is a clever and engaging mental arithmetic trick disguised as an educational tool. With four simple sticks used to teach basic math, the magician is able to perform lightning-fast calculations that seem impossible — predicting the total sum of numbers chosen freely by the spectator!
🪄 The Effect
- The magician introduces four small math sticks, each engraved with digits on all four sides.
- The spectator freely arranges the sticks in any order and reads the numbers from one side of each stick.
- Before they can even begin adding the numbers, the magician instantly predicts or calls out the correct sum!
- This feat can be repeated several times, always with different combinations and results — yet the magician never misses.
✨ Features
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Compact and portable: Each stick measures 2" long and 0.5" wide — perfect for close-up magic or pocket performance.
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Engraved design: The digits are embossed, giving the prop an authentic, educational appearance.
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Flexible routine: Perform with one, two, three, or all four sticks for different levels of challenge and mystery.
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Repeatable effect: Every performance yields a new sum, keeping it fresh and baffling.
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Bonus effect: Magician can even predict or calculate the sum of numbers on the opposite side of the sticks!
💡 Presentation Ideas
Because these sticks resemble simple math teaching tools, they disarm the audience immediately — perfect for blending mentalism with casual conversation. Present it as a demonstration of lightning-fast calculation, psychic ability, or even “machine-like precision.”
“I’ve always loved math… but this is math with magic!”
The Magic Adding Sticks combine the charm of a classic prop with the power of mental magic — simple, elegant, and always astonishing. A wonderful pocket trick for magicians, mentalists, or collectors alike.