Write down a 3 digit number, each number is different
Below this number, you write down six two digits numbers you can make up using two of the three numbers from above
Add up all the two digit numbers together ( call this a)
Add up the digits in the 3 digit number ( callo this B)
Divide A by B and see if you get 22.

It works! Now I need a routine!

Right on. Isn't 22 supposed to be some huge, powerful "master number"? Run with it.

E.g. Tarot, Kabbalah.

Also don't forget Catch-22.

Mike

Now calculate the limit as any of the variables approaches infinity...it's still 22!

Wolfram Alpha explores the algebra, and ......lus here.

Captain S,
You could have person right down a random time he/she thinks you eat breakfast in the morning that they think you eat breakfast.
All numbers are different.
You mention that you set your alarm exactly at six o'clock to wake up to get to work so please make up six random two digit numbers( or force this time)
Have a list of the top 50 breakfast cereals and go buy that cereal box from your favorite store and cut out the front.
On the back, you have your list.
Hope this helps.

For a football theme, EMMITT SMITH wore 22.
RIDLEY wears it for the PATS.
I believe 22 is the # on the Pennzoil Nascar car. Again, you could have a list of car numbers and drivers on an envelope. On back you have picture of NASCAR car. Inside you remove picture of a baby you claim is (name of driver who drives car 22) . Yup, the BABY GAG

Cool force. Thanks,

BJ

Thanks .. You could involve seven people in the audience easily ..great deal!!!

Yes, nice way to get a lot of people involved

It should be noted that the six 2-digit numbers must be unique numbers. You can't use the same 2-digit number multiple times or the force fails.

Good catch, all must be different:)
Thanks

Including and adding to those mentioned previously, here are important occurances, associations and other facts concerning the number 22:
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22 = the atomic number of TITANIUM

22 = number of letters in the Hebrew alphabet

22 = number of connecting paths in the Kabbalistic Tree of Life (or, more specifically, the number of paths between the 10 Sephirot)

22 = number of cards in the Major Arcana of a Tarot deck

22 = in numerology, denotes a "Master Builder", signifying power and accomplishment; 22 also corresponds to the highest soul calling of all the numbers

22 = total number of players on the field in both soccer and American football

22 = number of stars in the Paramount Films logo

22 = the number on the door to the Hospital Morgue in episode 17/season 2 of the original "Twilight Zone" TV series

22 = "two little ducks" in BINGO-speak

22 = the length of a cricket pitch

22 divided by 7 approximates the irrational number pi

When cutting a circle with just 6 line segments, the maximum number of pieces that can be so created is 22

The band Iron Maiden has a song named "22 Acacia Avenue"

Lily Allen has a song named "22" from her album, "It's Not Me, It's You"

Paul Weller has a song and album named "22 Dreams"; the album contains 22 songs, including the song "22 Dreams"

Taylor Swift has a song from her fourth album, "Red", titled "22"

Many great players in the NBA, NFL and NHL were associated with the number 22. (One should look up the names of specific players, if needed)

There have been several cars with number "22" in NASCAR.

22 also occurs in:
"Catch-22" (novel, movie, and phrase)
f/22 = the largest f-stop (and smallest aperture) on most lenses for SLR cameras
F-22 Raptor is a USAF Stealth fighter
.22-calibre bullet; .22 long rifle

I'm sure there are more associations with the number 22, but perhaps those listed above will give you magicians/mentalists some ideas on developing good uses for JSBLOOM's suggested force for the number 22!

Ted Lashley