”Enigma” FAQ

Is “Enigma” just progressive anagram generator?
No. In fact, it has nothing to do with anagrams at all.

Is it really ANY word?
The word they choose must be a “thing”—whether it’s a natural thing, man-made thing, animal, country or really any physical thing. So, while they technically can’t choose any word, the restrictions are truly minimal. As you can see in the full performance, the scripting also casually guides them toward a “thing” without feeling restrictive at all. They will walk away believing they really could have chosen any word. Even better, in the extremely rare cases where someone picks a word that doesn’t work with the core system, a specially-designed Fallback Mode allows you to seamlessly pivot to an equally-impressive alternate ending where you reveal that you predicted their chosen word ahead of time.

Are there language restrictions?
“Enigma” is currently available in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Romanian, and Portuguese (Brazilian).

Is this just an electronic version of “20 Questions”?
No. Your helper is actually silent while most of the method happens. The moments where you’re obtaining the secret information you need are so quick, discreet and well-scripted, your helper won’t even realize they’re happening. This is a big reason why “Enigma” has stunned so many seasoned magicians (and, of course, lay audiences).

What is the difficulty level?
“Enigma” can be learned by magicians of any skill level. There is no technical skill required. The app not only handles most of the “thinking” for you, but Christian even gives you the perfect scripting. To ensure the biggest reactions though, you’ll want to walk through the entire routine from start to finish until you are comfortable enough to perform it in a relaxed way that feels very “conversational”.

What is the benefit over analog peek methods (i.e. center tear)?
When performed correctly, “Enigma” feels like genuine mind reading. It’s perfectly structured in a way that completely eliminates any possible connection between the method and the effect. Your audience stands no chance of backtracking to the method, unlike center tears or peek wallets which always run the risk of them remembering later that they wrote something down.

Is “Enigma” user-friendly?
Yes! Very clear step by step instructions are provided alongside over 3 hours of video tutorials to ensure you can perform “Enigma” confidently. The app itself is easy to use and very intuitive once you understand the basic concept—even if you don’t consider yourself to be an “app magician”. If you ever have any questions, the private FB group is also filled with magicians (including Christian himself) that can help you.

Is there any memory work involved?
No heavy memory work is required. If you can remember a 4 digit number, then you can perform “Enigma”.

How long does a typical performance take?
“Enigma” can be easily adjusted to fit your performance style. You can perform it as a punchy and impactful 2 to 3-minute routine, or you can flesh it out into a more theatrical longer routine.

Do you need an internet connection?
No. “Enigma” still works even if you don’t have internet available.

Are there performance restrictions?
You’ll want to choose a participant that is comfortable with spelling. A quick guide for choosing the right person is highlighted in the tutorial. In the rare cases that something does go wrong though, you won’t have to fear because the Fallback Mode will ensure the routine always comes to a positive conclusion.