Nick Diffatte’s Sub-Genius Center Tear

Reviving a classic mentalism move with a smoother, more natural peek

Noah Levine
Nick Diffatte’s Sub-Genius Center Tear

Real-time center tears and peeks are quite popular. But reading about the center tear in Corinda’s 13 Steps to Mentalism, it begins to feel like peeking in real time is a step backward. In the good old days, you could tear up a billet, and take a stroll, all while opening the stolen center. Many real-time tears end up feeling slightly rushed and cramped.

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