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Manos Kartsakis Loyal user 240 Posts |
Thank you for your orders. The books will be sent next week. You will be notified when that happens.
There are some more left so if you are still on the fence about it now's your chance. |
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Manos Kartsakis Loyal user 240 Posts |
Hello again everyone,
Thanks for your orders so far. Just wanted to remind everyone that the offer of getting the book for £40 and free EU, UK and US shipping is good only for another 2 days. All orders have been shipped for now. Thanks again for taking the time to read this. Have a great day and stay safe. Kind Regards Manos |
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Manos Kartsakis Loyal user 240 Posts |
Hello everyone,
Many thanks to those who took advantage of my special offer. I do not have any more copies of my own to sell anymore. However, there are more copies on the MindFx website if you still want to get one. On other news, I will be doing a live broadcast this Sunday where I will be explaining 1 of the routines in the book and some other ideas that were not included in the book. The event is completely free. If you are interested in joining in feel free to pm me in all the usual places. Thanks again and have a great day. Best Regards Manos |
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Dr Ross Loyal user Lincoln, UK 203 Posts |
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On May 15, 2020, Manos Kartsakis wrote: Woo-hoo!! Looking forward to it Manos!! - Ross
Ross Bartels
Author of: 'Vector' (propless code divination) https://www.mindfx.co.uk/products/vector-by-ross-bartels-e-book 'Janken' (propless RPS effects) - limited release 'Tacitus' (non-verbal propless effect) - limited release |
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takeachance Inner circle 3764 Posts |
Any reviews on this, seems very quiet
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Manos Kartsakis Loyal user 240 Posts |
Hello. There have been some reviews over the years, I will link some of them below.
The Wizard Product Review (time mark:7':50'' in the video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b40XvpeYOEA&t=715s Magic Orthodoxy review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWotOLpuT2s&t=10s MindFx website (There are around 23 5-star reviews there): https://www.mindfx.co.uk/products/unveil......ae&_ss=r I will be happy to answer any questions regarding the contents of the book. |
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takeachance Inner circle 3764 Posts |
Awesome, thanks so much. It peaked my interest because you Penguin lecture was absolutely 5 star material
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Manos Kartsakis Loyal user 240 Posts |
Thank you so much for your kind words. Just to make sure you know what you are getting, 2 of my routines in UnVeil were in my act. It was "Brick Opener" and "ProMetheus". I try not to have material that overlaps from one project to another but when I was asked to show parts of my act I couldn't leave those two out as they are routines that I perform a lot.
So if you have already seen the ACT I did on Penguin, what is extra in UnVeil are the following routines: Drawing a blank Real which hand Invisible Die and an essay on propless mentalism. You can find the full description for each routine here: https://www.mindfx.co.uk/products/unveil......6c&_ss=r Thanks again for expressing an interest in my work and as always if you have any questions feel free to ask. |
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takeachance Inner circle 3764 Posts |
Yes I was aware of that, which is why I'd like to study the other 3 routines and read your views on prop-less mentalism. The price of the printed book is so under priced its not an issue. I like having books that contain any routine I preform even if I am only a amateur. Your work I've been exposed to is truly outstanding.
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Manos Kartsakis Loyal user 240 Posts |
Thank you very much for your kind words. It truly means a lot to me when I see that other people have found some value in what I have to share. There is something new in the making so stay tuned.
I am particularly happy with how this new thing has turned out. |
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MonsterMagic Special user 517 Posts |
It is also reviewed here at 1hr28min : https://www.propdog.co.uk/blog/propdog-m......May-2020
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Manos Kartsakis Loyal user 240 Posts |
Harry Patter, thank you for posting this. I honestly didn't know that it had been reviewed by the guys at Propdog. I do follow some of their posts and videos and I've always liked how they're giving their honest opinion about products.
I have no problem with constructive critisism and things like that make me want to become better at what I do. I understand that effects like "ProMetheus" and "Real which hand" will not appeal to everyone. Some people will like them and some people won't. Just to be clear about something, I wouldn't say that if someone were to perform in Britan's Got Talent or at the Royal Albert Hall should include these 2 effects in their repertoire. The reason for their conception is that I believe those are effects that are good to have in your arsenal and be able to perform anytime anywhere at a moment's notice even if you have devices that allow you to accomplish similar effects in your shows. As far as Drawing a blank is concerned, that is the one thing that I believe this review does not do justice. The description makes it sound like a card trick while I am very openly saying in my description that it is a peek method. It does not use playing cards but blank index cards and it has several advantages over other peek methods. Again, I totally get it if someone doesn't like that method and prefers a centre tear or something else, but it's not a card trick and shouldn't be compared with other card tricks. For the record,Alex comes across as a nice and knowledgeable guy who just wants to give his honest opinion and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I hope he likes my future work more. I will do my best to convert him. |
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DrewBstoss Special user SLC, Utah 582 Posts |
First things first - Manos is a close friend and I assisted with the production of the book. Okay, so I'm biased.
Now on to my purpose for posting. I fully appreciate that everyone is allowed their personal opinions. I also believe that "reviewers" should be well informed on a subject so as to competently analyze the item they are speaking about. Based on his comments, I'm not sure how thoroughly Alex read and considered the pieces in this book. His terse descriptions of the five routines completely miss the mark (and in many cases are simply incorrect). "Brick Opener" is much more than simply dumping a bag over someone's head. "Drawing a Blank" is NOT a card trick... I really don't understand this perspective and Alex's comment is blatantly false. Mentalists don't call anything the "Tequila Hustler principle" (except, maybe, when speaking DIRECTLY about variations of "Tequila Hustler") and the core method behind TH existed long before Elsdon. Both "ProMetheus" and "Real Which Hand" push this genre of routine further than just about anything else out there. It's correct to say that both pieces aren't as "direct" as the electronic tools available - but if you don't own (or can't afford) the tech than these are great approaches with their own flavors. There's always a chance that people will see through ANY method in magic/mentalism, but "ProMetheus" and "Real Which" hand disguise the method so thoroughly that even people trained in l****c would struggle to unravel it. Alex obviously didn't like the book (to each their own), but he also doesn't feel like the most qualified individual to speak on subject. Yes, Manos and I are friends - but there are others who have purchased and reviewed the book (favorably) who don't know him directly (David Penn and the World Magic Review comes immediately to mind). I'm simply saying that someone shouldn't base their decision on one negative review. Consider the wider feedback that has been offered about the book. Best wishes, Drew
"The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before." Neil Gaiman
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dyoung Special user 898 Posts |
Yeah, I must say Im in agreement here with Drew. Never heard of the Tequila Hustler principle... as he points out it has been around for a long time. Nor do I think that the "logic" of them is immediately is immediately obvious to everyone.
And certainly the same for Brick Opener, which is also a solid "8 minute routine"(ish) the same as the other thing he compared it to. Alex is a great guy, but on this one I feel he's off the mark. Apart from the price, that is perhaps a bit high... All the best, Dan |
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Manos Kartsakis Loyal user 240 Posts |
Hello everyone,
I hope this message finds you well. I just wanted to let everyone know that MindFx currently has UnVeil on a discounted price so if you don't have it yet now you can pick it up for £39.99. While you're at it, you might want to have a look at our latest release The Trojan Horse Project. Take care and stay safe. https://www.mindfx.co.uk/products/unveil-by-manos-kartsakis |
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Martin Pulman Inner circle London 3399 Posts |
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On Aug 24, 2020, DrewBstoss wrote: Strange how people who sell Mentalism effects -and friends of people who sell Mentalism effects -never go into this forensic detail when discussing positive reviews. I'm sure there have been plenty of positive reviewers of Manos' and Drew's material who are not intimately aware of all the details of every existing Mentalism principle, or have incorrectly described effects and, yet, not a word of criticism. Odd that. (And if there is no such thing as the Tequila Hustler Principle then it's a miracle as every tiny turn of phrase or slip of the tongue is labelled a "principle" these days by the self-publishing fraternity.) For what it's worth, I really liked this book, I really relate to Manos' thinking -indeed, it contains a very similar description of an effect I've performed for nearly twenty years (d*** you, Manos!) -but this sort of pile on onto negative reviews, and questioning of the credentials of reviewers who leave negative feedback is deeply irritating and, I'm afraid to say, amateurish. This is a place to review products, not to review reviewers. |
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Manos Kartsakis Loyal user 240 Posts |
Martin, as far as correcting positive reviews is concerned you should know that I did this recently on the thread of The Trojan Horse Project. A couple of people who REALLY liked that project said something that other people thought it was inaccurate. Immediately both Michael Murray and I left a comment that clarified the issue essentially "correcting" the positive reviews.
You are very well versed when it comes to magic releases and mentalism so I am sure you know by now that both Drew and I are very honest about what we offer the community. We have both offered to demonstrate our routines before people buy them and Drew even went as far as giving away chapters of his book "Architect of the Mind" for free to people just so they could see exactly what they would be getting. I did address Alex's review in a previous comment saying that I respect his opinion and have no issue with it. I do like constructive criticism and it pushes me to become better but I also mentioned that some of his comments were inaccurate simply because they are factually incorrect and Drew was just making the same point. Anyway, don't want to turn this into a drama, we're all friends here and everyone's entitled to their opinion. |
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Martin Pulman Inner circle London 3399 Posts |
Hi Manos,
Certainly not a call for drama. I just wish people would let the reviews, good or bad, speak for themselves. No harm in correcting inaccuracies, but it's when people start questioning people's qualifications to comment that I feel my typing finger twitching! I know it's hard to believe, but once upon a time the vast majority -often the totality-of Mentalism reviews on here were from people unrelated to the creator or who weren't given the item for "review", pre-release. Everyone may not have been perfectly versed in the latest download/e-book terminology but I think it was a healthier environment. Anyway, the weight of positive reviews for both Unveil and Trojan Horse should certainly encourage anyone who hasn't yet picked them up to do so. Regards, Martin |
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
The big challenge is that the world has gotten smaller and it’s a pretty small and friendly community which means that these days those active in the community consider themselves friends. I considered Manos a friend before I met him, I consider Drew a friend even though we have never met. I consider you a friend Martin even though we only spoke once briefly on Skype when I was with Pete Turner. It’s not that common for me to see anything released by someone I don’t consider a friend. Many people who buy my books I consider friends. I bought Drew’s and Manos’ books and likewise they bought mine so any reviews are not in exchange for free copies.
Whilst I agree that there are a lot of people that release untested pipe dreams there are also those who release solid workable tested material. I would put Manos, Drew and Michael Murray into the latter category. Personally I think it is perfectly acceptable to challenge a review particularly if the reviewer is simply that rather than someone who purchased the material for its purpose. You may remember that I challenged some of your comments in your review of my book although I never questioned your qualification to review it, in fact quite the opposite, I sent you a copy to review precisely because I knew you would post an honest and unbiased opinion with no punches pulled. Those of us who’s motivation for releasing is a love of the art welcome honest feedback. However we ask that feedback be fair and accurate. Not everyone will like all material but it is one thing to not like something because it is bad or because it doesn’t fit your style. It’s another thing to not like a mentalism release because you are not a mentalist and don’t understand what you are reading, unless of course you qualify that review by saying “I don’t get Mentalism” although I would say why review it if that is the case. Mark |
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Martin Pulman Inner circle London 3399 Posts |
Hi Mark,
I'm very touched you consider me a friend. However (you knew there was a however coming, didn't you!) I think everyone being friends can lead to problems when it comes to reviewing items that people are selling. It's very hard to truthfully criticise a friend on an open forum. I think it can also lead to a climate where people who are not related to the creator are afraid to post negative comments as they fear the personal blowback. Anyway, I sadly don't have the pleasure of considering myself a personal friend of Manos, but I do consider myself a fan of his work. His "think an answer" idea -featured here and in Trojan Horse is a true little gem. |
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