Stegosaurus Pro by Phill Smith

When Phill Smith first released Stegosaurus, it quickly became a favorite among working mentalists and close-up performers around the world. Now, after years of refinement, the concept has evolved into something even more powerful. Stegosaurus Pro is the definitive edition, featuring fully printed custom cards and a complete three-phase routine that builds to an inexplicable, impossible finale.

A Word Game That Feels Completely Fair

The premise is beautifully disarming. You introduce a small packet of cards and explain that they are from a word-based family game called JMBLD (pronounced jumbled). Each card shows a handful of mixed-up letters that can form different words, and the idea is for players to create pick a target word from a set of printed lists and then arrange the cards for you to guess. You do it face up – easy. Then you do it with the cards face down – trickier. Then you have them pick cards which specifically DON’T have the letters on to make up the word and you, impossibly, get it right every time.

Why Performers Love It

Easy to learn and perform, with a simple and elegant method that lets you focus on presentation.

Custom printed cards designed to look like a real word-game deck, perfect for casual or professional use.

No forcing, no hypnosis, no NLP. Everything appears clean and natural.

Instantly repeatable, resets in seconds, and fits any performing style.

Packs flat, requires no setup, and delivers huge reactions.

The Worker’s Advantage

Stegosaurus Pro was created for professionals who need strong, portable mentalism that can play anywhere. It fits in your wallet, pocket, or bag and is always ready to perform. The effect works just as well in casual conversation as it does on stage, making it a flexible tool you can rely on in any situation.

Because the spectator never writes anything down, the process feels wide open and completely fair. The clever structure handles all the heavy lifting, allowing you to focus on connection and storytelling.