33 Tricks with the Pateo Force by Ken de Courcy

33 Tricks with the Pateo Force by Ken de Courcy

The PATEO Force is one of the most powerful yet underused forcing principles ever created in magic. Often described as the “Magician’s Choice on steroids,” it allows complete control while giving the spectator the illusion of free will.

With the PATEO Force, you can use virtually any set of objects, making it ideal for impromptu performances—even when you have nothing prepared. The spectator appears to make every decision freely, while in reality, every outcome is under your control.

Ken de Courcy’s work on this highly deceptive and closely guarded principle is an essential resource for both magicians and mentalists. The applications span mentalism, cards, close-up, stage, and more.

This collection includes a wide range of practical routines and presentations, such as:

For Future Business, Boozy Do, Mental Coincidence, Smokers Heaven, Rabbit and Hat, Financial Force, Music Mentalism, The Show Must Go On, Trade Show, Star Struck, Psychometry, Consequential Murder, Stag Show, Black & Red, The Card in Wallet, Find It Twice, Cash Chance, Flowery Force, Flattery, Traveler’s Tale, Living and Dead, Fortune’s Favors, Thanks for the Help, Materialization, Drink Up, Tarot, Marked, Nationalities, PATEO Prediction, There’s A Little Yellow Idol.

A highly practical and secretive system that deserves a place in every serious performer’s arsenal.