The Monkey’s Paw is a dark mind-reading routine disguised as a cautionary tale about desire and consequence. An audience member writes a private wish while others write things they already have, and the cards are mixed until no one knows who wrote what. Using the cursed paw, the performer eliminates the non-wishes without ever reading them, leaving only the true desire untouched. Instead of revealing the wish itself, the performer reveals its outcome, written in advance. The moment lands not as a trick, but as a verdict, forcing the audience to confront the danger of getting exactly what you ask for.