Word prediction with a Tic Tac box

A word that matches your prediction

Julio Montoro presents a Tic Tac box containing pieces with different words. He shows several, introduces the idea of finding inspiration and finally produces a word matching a prediction written beforehand on a sticky note. The lesson teaches the force behind that match and its use in a short presentation.

What you will learn

The explanation covers preparing the box, choosing the word to force and handling the prepared piece. Julio teaches how to conceal it initially, show other words and use opening and closing the container to cover the necessary action. He also stresses securing the preparation before handing the box to the spectator to shake.

You will learn to sequence these actions so that demonstrating how to take out a Tic Tac both explains the procedure to the audience and covers the handling. The spectator can see that different words exist and shake the box at the indicated moment; the final word comes from the taught procedure, rather than a free choice among all the pieces. Julio demonstrates the sticky-note routine and walks through it again at the end.

Materials and an alternative to the word edition

You need a Tic Tac box, pieces with words, a little white adhesive putty such as Blu Tack and a sticky note bearing the prediction. Julio uses green putty in the explanation because it is what he has available, but specifies white for concealing the preparation. He addresses the amount and attachment so it stays in place throughout the sequence.

The recording uses an edition called “Gestos que dicen mucho.” Anticipating that it may become unavailable, the teacher suggests writing words on the pieces with a fine permanent marker. He also explains how to justify this preparation with a story about keeping inspiring words. This adaptation is included; availability of the recorded edition is not assumed.

Pieces written on with a marker are props and must not be offered to eat. Julio explicitly distinguishes them from factory-printed sweets. Offering a word as a souvenir during the presentation does not make a hand-marked piece suitable for consumption.

Scope and practice

This tutorial focuses on one particular force and a prediction application. Box preparation and retaining the piece in the hand are taught here; this is not an impromptu trick with any box picked up on the spot. Rehearse concealment, box orientation, closing and handing it over so the action fits the conversation.

The word can suit your prediction and story within the demonstrated procedure. The lesson supplies a structure for achieving that match with an everyday box; it does not develop other forcing systems or promise unrestricted handling of the preparation by the participant.