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Mind_Magic
Inner circle
The Sunshine State USA
1132 Posts
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Posted: Oct 3, 2006 12:38pm
I’m a fan of David Berglas and Marc Paul Mentalists and found this effect very interesting.
Effect:
A pack of cards is fanned out and a spectator is asked to name any card he sees. A second spectator is asked to name any number between 1 and 52. The fan is closed and the cards are handed to a third spectator who deals down and reveals the named card at the named number!
Marc Paul’s method is easy to learn and perform and the effect is amazing!
It’s easy to setup and it’s possible to fast re-set the deck of cards (no included in the instructions).
Once you know the “How”, you will be able to use your favorite "special" cards to add more routines after/before this effect.
What you receive is a special pack of Bicycle cards to perform the effect and three pages of instruction.
High Recommended!
Video Demo with Marc Paul is available at:
http://tvmagic.co.uk/tvmagicshop/movie-abb.php
Cheers!
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entity
Inner circle
Canada
5055 Posts
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Posted: Oct 3, 2006 6:06pm
Couldn't the same effect be achieved with a Svengali pack?
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Craig Crossman
Special user
Palm Beach, Florida
522 Posts
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Posted: Oct 3, 2006 6:15pm
You know, I hate it when a video shows ONLY the OPTIMAL condition! I bought this. What you are seeing is only the BEST possible results. Also, you can't show the cards face up as you count down to their numbered card.
I'm still looking for an ACAAN I can use. This isn't it.
Currently, I've ordered DREAMING in my quest for the perfect ACAAN. We'll see.
Craig Crossman
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magiclee
Special user
542 Posts
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Posted: Oct 3, 2006 6:59pm
I too ordered after seeing that video, then I saw another at JBTV which told the real story.
magiclee
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Decomposed
Eternal Order
High Desert
10649 Posts
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Posted: Oct 4, 2006 1:34am
The search for the Grail continues... .
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Pete Legend
Inner circle
Ireland
1228 Posts
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Posted: Oct 4, 2006 5:03pm
Paolo Cavalli has a real beautiful version in his e-book sigma called Any Card Any Number using his E.C.P Principal.
Mind_Magic since your a fan of Berglas maybe you could be interested in an e-book called confederacy by the same author.
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Mind_Magic
Inner circle
The Sunshine State USA
1132 Posts
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Posted: Oct 4, 2006 5:41pm
Thanks Grobbelaar,
I already have Paolo's Confederacy e-book and also I love it.
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pegasus
Inner circle
(UK) Airborne Forces
1884 Posts
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Posted: Nov 2, 2006 12:48pm
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On 2006-10-03 18:59, magiclee wrote:
I too ordered after seeing that video, then I saw another at JBTV which told the real story.
magiclee
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Me too, that's what put me completely off.
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Thoughtreader
Inner circle
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1565 Posts
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Posted: Nov 24, 2006 8:34pm
Barry Richardson's version is great as is Bill Nagler's. Both very different but very powerful.
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Piers
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Posted: Nov 25, 2006 2:06am
I saw Marc Paul perform his on stage, and was amazed.
I saw David Berglas perform his, at home, and was amazed.
Perception, for me at least, is everything.
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Arnon
Inner circle
1320 Posts
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Posted: Nov 25, 2006 2:50am
Barry Richardson's version is anytime, anywhere, with any deck. It is truly totally impromptu, and happens to fit my style.
If you like to create mental images as misdirection, you will LOVE his version. It is also lots of fun to perform (hey, we should enjoy it too, right?)
As Paul said, it is very powerful.
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slydini62
Special user
898 Posts
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Posted: Nov 26, 2006 10:36am
I have Nagler's ACAAN and it is as close to the Holy Grail as we have today!!
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Michael Clifton
Regular user
113 Posts
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Posted: Nov 26, 2006 12:45pm
This was billed as the version performed by Marc on television. This is not the case. On the TV the lady in question simply names a card and the next person names the number and the counts down to the card. Looks amazing! and I bought this on that strength, but this is not the version you get. It is not the holy grail for ACAAN.
Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right!
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tmoca
Special user
630 Posts
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Posted: Nov 26, 2006 2:06pm
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On 2006-11-26 12:45, Michael Clifton wrote:
This was billed as the version performed by Marc on television. This is not the case.On the TV the lady in question simply names a card and the next person names the number and the counts down to the card. looks amazing! and I bought this on that strength, but this is not the version you get. It is not the holy grail for acaan
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I agree that this is not the "holy grail", but what is. This is by far the most practical and most straight forward option that I have come across. I like it.
As far as the effect on tele goes, why couldn't this have been it? With a little bit of creative editing it very well could have been it. And if you bought it on the strength of the effect as you saw it and then were disenchanted, it's only because you are disenchanted with the method. Think back to how you felt when you saw it.
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Michael Clifton
Regular user
113 Posts
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Posted: Nov 26, 2006 4:34pm
Tomca wrote 'As far as the effect on tele goes, why couldn't this have been it? With a little bit of creative editing it very well could have been it'
I have it on tape and have watched this a number of times. Even with good editing,(and I used to work in television)the effect does not play the same as the machanics you are sold.There is most probably pre-show work or other chicanery pre-show which I am not knocking at all,but it just adds up to mis-representation,
but hey isn't that what we do, to the public, and more often to each other to sell a product epescially in magic/mentalism.
Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right!
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marcpaul
New user
47 Posts
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Posted: Nov 30, 2006 11:07am
Hi Guys,
I just want to clarify. I have checked the advert on TvMagic.co.uk concerning Affected by Berglas and no where does it say that this is the version I used on TV. It actually very clearly says "This is ONE of his solutions to a mentalists dream effect". If you have seen a misleading advert elsewhere then please PM me and let me know and I will of course get the matter corrected.
That said some of you are searching for "The Holy Grail". All I will say is that it DOES exist but you have got to have the wisdom to find it. I think Piers understands when he says "Perception, for me at least, is everything"
Kind regards
Marc
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Roger Kelly
Inner circle
Kent, England
3313 Posts
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Posted: Jun 2, 2007 7:04am
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On 2006-11-30 11:07, marcpaul wrote:
...and no where does it say that this is the version I used on TV.... |
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"This is Marc Pauls classic version of the any card at any number effect as performed by Marc on television." JBTV website
Wenger MUST go!
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ChristopherM
Special user
UK
842 Posts
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Posted: Jun 2, 2007 10:24am
Marc has performed Card at any Number more than once on TV. As he says above, he has done a lot of work on the effect, and come up with multiple solutions. The Parkinson show one is very special indeed.
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The Face of Boe
New user
10 Posts
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Posted: Jun 2, 2007 10:25am
I do recall the Parkinson one being very clean in appearance leading may on here to suspect it relied on a certain technique most wouldn't use. Affected by Berglas is a pretty good solution to the effect and worth checking out.
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goldeneye007
Inner circle
Paris - London
1493 Posts
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Posted: Feb 10, 2008 1:13pm
Barry Richardson's version is really incredible! But why not simply use a S***K and make one P***S?
Ben Batov
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Anthony Jacquin
Inner circle
2094 Posts
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Posted: Feb 10, 2008 1:29pm
Funny story I hope Marc Paul does not mind me telling.
Not sure if anyone caught Marc Paul on a recent 'Weakest Link' psychic special. I was actually a sub for the show - in case any of the rest of the group didn't make it. I didn't get on but had a complete laugh in a room where as as the Hypnotist I had the most normal job. It was full of quite a crazy bunch, pet psychics, astral channellers, and ghost hunters. Marc as Mind Reader made up the number. In the green room before filming Marc was the last to arrive and came in with charm and presence politely introducing himself to everyone. One of the psychics asked if he was a skeptic with regard to psychic stuff and he gave a polite response that there are things he doesn't understand but that he preferred to reserve judgement about whether psychic stuff was real. They rounded on him and when he went to get his make up done openly plotted to boot him out. This they did in the second round even though he was far from the weakest link.
Anne Robinson gave him a bit of a grilling too - calling him a magician with some venom in her voice. Hilarious stuff. Great to meet you Marc.
Anthony
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IAIN
Inner circle
england
8399 Posts
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Posted: Feb 10, 2008 2:28pm
I have a double ACAAN, involving 4 people, I love the concept and indeed history of mr. berglas' effect...who has the berglas cd from martin breese? that's great just to hear the guys talk...
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PsiDroid
Inner circle
1996 Posts
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Posted: Feb 10, 2008 2:33pm
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On 2006-10-03 18:15, Craig Crossman wrote:
You know, I hate it when a video shows ONLY the OPTIMAL condition! I bought this. What you are seeing is only the BEST possible result.
Craig Crossman
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Yes unfortunately you are right!
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Harry H
Inner circle
1532 Posts
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Posted: Feb 10, 2008 2:41pm
Derren Brown's approach on Devil's Picturebook is the best,although not examinable in any way.
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LiquidSn
Elite user
New York
461 Posts
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Posted: Feb 10, 2008 5:16pm
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On 2008-02-10 14:41, Harry H wrote:
Derren Brown's approach on Devil's Picturebook is the best,although not examinable in any way.
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100% agree. this will fry magicians also.
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Andy Stephenson
Inner circle
1558 Posts
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Posted: Feb 13, 2008 10:38am
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On 2008-02-10 14:41, Harry H wrote:
Derren Brown's approach on Devil's Picturebook is the best,although not examinable in any way.
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I'm not sure it can be called the best if it is not at all examinable.
I like the Method Derren uses though, and also like the thinking behind "affected by Berglas" - Which has been performed by Marc on Tv, like stated above.
I think you would be very lucky indeed to by the method used on Parkison for £12.
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jiggyjer
Loyal user
210 Posts
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Posted: Feb 13, 2008 6:16pm
Derren brown's method should be considered a stop trick or at best a Card at any Number rathre than ANY card at any number. Still, a cheeky effect and fun to watch (and no doubt present). I'm always confused by these threads. Why not just use the most traditional and labour intensive method that we all know and that all these other methods try to avoid. Why not just put in the work, it's not as hard as you might think, and a carefully thought out presentation can provide all the shade one might need in order to cover any of the moves that make people nervous.
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goldeneye007
Inner circle
Paris - London
1493 Posts
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Posted: Jul 30, 2008 8:29am
Quite agree with you jiggyjer...!
Ben Batov
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Jerskin
Inner circle
1429 Posts
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Posted: Jul 30, 2008 2:30pm
There's a method in one of the Phantini books that's quite good. And Jerry Sadowitz has a solution as well.
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teejay
Inner circle
Liverpool, UK
1834 Posts
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Posted: Aug 6, 2008 6:43am
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On 2008-02-13 18:16, jiggyjer wrote:
Derren brown's method should be considered a stop trick or at best a Card at any Number rather than ANY card at any number. Still, a cheeky effect and fun to watch (and no doubt present).
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I'm a bit confused because there are a LOT of effects on the videotape and now there are 3 (?) dvds replacing the vid. Could somebody please say which one of the many effects that he does, are we talking about?
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