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Richard Osterlind
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1989 Posts
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Posted: Apr 5, 2008 1:27pm
When I was first starting out in mentalism, I couldn’t wait to buy everything that came on the market. Now, I usually get sent the newest offerings in the field. Frankly, there is not much I get excited about anymore. Most manuscripts are basically slight variations or modifications of existing material that hardly justify their high price tags. Such is not the case with Bryn Reynolds.
I have already said some very kind things about the Safwan Papers. I received these effects individually when Bryn was compiling the book. He recently sent me the hardbound version which I took along with me on a rigorous series of shows to re-read back in the hotel room. I am now going to further wax enthusiastically about these effects!
Seven is great! You need only your mouth and a piece of paper to do an incredibly strong mental card effect. Bryn’s logic is unassailable in putting together the hard hitting piece of mentalism. You write a prediction, the spectator mentally chooses a card in an extremely fair way, and your prediction matches. Just like that!
Bottle cap Koran is something you just have to have in your repertoire. When you are in a position where you want to do a great routine and have virtually no props with you (or have done just about everything in your normal close-up act) you will be glad you know this. It is hard to imagine an impromptu effect having this much juice! It is classic killer material with 2 (that’s right TWO) devastating punches thrown in!
I love Your Lucky Nite. It is different from the one I use in my shows and I have developed another handling of it for a different effect. I’m not going to tip it until you see it on a DVD, but even though I have changed it somewhat, the basic routine is Bryn’s and I would have never come up with it without this version. When you study material like this, you always have to look at how to make it your own. Bryn’s is always so good that it is easy to do that.
BOHT is sooo clever! I won’t say more about this other than it works. All the time! It is ingenious thinking that should make you apply this kind of logic to other routines.
The String Routine reminds me of an idea that I used to use years ago with some felt strips and a safety pin. But this is better as you are much cleaner at the end. Bryn has found a way to use a classic prop in a brand new way. This is one of the reasons I admire Bryn so much.
Finally, the $4 Billet Index reminds me of some older books where the author will give you some great ideas for utility devices that have a thousand uses. I doubt if you can come up with a better Index than this one. Basically, it is so good because it is invisible! (Well not really, but it may as well be!) To top it off, and Bryn doesn’t really mention this, but no one will suspect it or want to touch it because of its very nature! (I will let you figure that one out after you read it!)
What I want to end with doesn’t really talk about the effects. Rather, it is the feeling (for want of a better word) that one gets when you read this material. You just know that it is audience tested in the harshest conditions. I can’t tell you how many times someone will send me something brand new that they thought up and put right into a manuscript without having ever done it!!! (And I don’t mean at the local magic club).
This is tested material and you can tell just by reading it. You will not be surprised when you perform this stuff by some variable that is not covered in the well-written instructions. Bryn has performed these routines over and over again and worked out everything for you! This is real mentalism of the highest order.
Richard
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Jerome Finley
V.I.P.
SLC
3144 Posts
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Posted: Apr 5, 2008 1:45pm
I couldn't agree more. Bryn is a breath of fresh air and ALL his offerings to date have been fabulous, 'The Safwan Papers' are no exception and come highly, HIGHLY recommended.
Excellent review and much deserved praise! Bryn, fantastic work as always my friend. I'm loving it.
-JF
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DT3
Inner circle
Hill Valley
1854 Posts
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Posted: Apr 5, 2008 2:49pm
Ditto gentlemen.
I was so happy to pick up a book where literally every item within was entirely usable.
And as mentioned before, Bryn's writing voice is both entertaining and refreshing.
Great stuff, Bryn! Thanks so much for this contribution!
DT3
Mind Blasters USA
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mindhunter
Inner circle
Upstate NY
1664 Posts
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Posted: Apr 5, 2008 3:44pm
Wow!..I'm touched, and certainly honored, that you took the time to start a thread about THE SAFWAN PAPERS, Richard! Thank you so very much, and to have such things said about the routines in the book by someone who's effects, and guidance, I most highly respect just makes me feel good!
Jerome and Don, I certainly appreciate your comments as well! I have certainly enjoyed your mentalism offerings, and it is clear that we think along similar paths...
There have been some great reviews and comments posted in the Ebook foum (and I also offfer a printed version) here at the Café and elsewhere, and from other creators in the mentalism field who's names and work I also highly respect.
It is a nice feeling to hear the routines are considered real "workers" for others, as they most certainly are for me!
Thanks,
Bryn
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gabelson
Inner circle
conscientious observer
1819 Posts
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Posted: Apr 5, 2008 4:22pm
Richard, Don and Jerome could not be more spot-on. Bryn's "Safwan" is clearly road-tested material- every routine a real-world worker of the highest order. (I have just employed too many hyphenated words, and for that, I apologize).
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Sven Rygh
Inner circle
Oslo, Norway.
1720 Posts
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Posted: Apr 6, 2008 4:49am
Bryn,
I don't think you can do it any better than getting such a review from Richard Osterlind.
It's not neccesary to say that what Richard says here is correct, but I too wanted to tell how happy I am with your book.
I have purchased pretty many books throughout my life, and many of them are good.
Now, if I find one or two things that I can use in a new book, I am happy.
It's also ok if I don't, - I still learn SOMETHING.
What I found in The Safwan Papers was different from what you usually finds, it witnesses of a lot of, and very creative thinking, and no doubt, they'll work.
It comes quite clear that the routines have been performed, changed and adjusted time and time again before they were released in this book
Thanks again for adding this to my arsenal, Be certain of that I will use it!
Sven
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Tanis
Regular user
110 Posts
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Posted: Apr 6, 2008 11:37am
Just when the wife had forgiven me for spending so much, something like this comes along!!!!! well more weeks in the dog house
Tanis now uterly miserable and soon to be broke
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Hoff Man
Loyal user
Ohio
258 Posts
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Posted: Apr 6, 2008 12:34pm
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On 2008-04-06 11:37, Tanis wrote:
Just when the wife had forgiven me for spending so much, something like this comes along!!!!! well more weeks in the dog house
Tanis now uterly miserable and soon to be broke
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Gracefully maneuvering in and out of the “magic dog house” is an art itself.
They don’t tell ya about this when you’re a kid getting hooked on magic.
Steve
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Turk
Inner circle
Portland, OR
3371 Posts
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Posted: Apr 6, 2008 3:21pm
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On 2008-04-06 11:37, Tanis wrote:
Just when the wife had forgiven me for spending so much, something like this comes along!!!!! well more weeks in the dog house
Tanis now uterly miserable and soon to be broke
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At least you'll have some worthwhile reading material to while away the time.
Mike
P.S. Wait a minute! Are you suggesting that all it takes to become temporarily isolated (and away from "She you must be obeyed") is to make a desireable and highly constructive purchase? If so, just change your mental perspective and you've instantly made lemonade out of lemons!! (grin) Enjoy your solitude.
P.P.S. Just curious. Which paw do you usually use to scratch at the back door asking to be let back in?
Magic is a vanishing Art.
This must not be Kansas anymore, Toto.
Eschew obfuscation.
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mindhunter
Inner circle
Upstate NY
1664 Posts
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Posted: Apr 6, 2008 3:36pm
LOL!
Thanks for the great comments!
Regarding "dog house" purchases, I usually just do it if it is within reason: she will get over it eventually, and I still have the stuff!
I am glad some of the effects in THE SAFWAN PAPERS are being seen as real-world "workers" as they have been for me!
Thanks,
Bryn
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Tanis
Regular user
110 Posts
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Posted: Apr 6, 2008 4:35pm
I don't ask, I beg
Tanis
its cold and wet here in Wales
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Jerskin
Inner circle
1424 Posts
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Posted: Apr 6, 2008 9:29pm
Just ordered a copy, sounds great.
GrEg oTtO
MUNDUS VULT DECIPI
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gglau
New user
1 Post
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Posted: Apr 6, 2008 11:09pm
Terrifc! Especially Lucky Nite, which is a wonderful improvement of everything similar out there! Thanks, Bryn, for this great colllection of magical--truly magical--effects.
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princehal
Loyal user
Pennsylvania
214 Posts
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Posted: Apr 7, 2008 12:21pm
Quite franky, "7" is worth the price of the book. I have gotten more out of it in the last week than anything I have ever purchased.
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A.G.
Special user
Vancouver Canada
936 Posts
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Posted: Apr 7, 2008 12:46pm
Some great real world ideas in this book, well done.
everyone should read this.
Andrew Gerard
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Miikka
Regular user
Finland
148 Posts
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Posted: Apr 7, 2008 12:54pm
Hey,
Could somebody provide a list of all the effects in the e-book, as I've gotten mixed information from different places.
Thanks,
Miikka
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John C
Inner circle
The AMAZING and COMMERCIAL Chair Test
6148 Posts
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Posted: Apr 7, 2008 1:26pm
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On 2008-04-07 12:54, Miikka wrote:
Hey,
Could somebody provide a list of all the effects in the e-book, as I've gotten mixed information from different places.
Thanks,
Miikka
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This thread outlined each item. Reread the first post.
John
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beds
Regular user
isle of wight uk
192 Posts
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Posted: Apr 7, 2008 1:57pm
Put my order in, now the u.s - uk waiting times!!!
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Lemniscate
Inner circle
1698 Posts
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Posted: Apr 7, 2008 7:52pm
Ok...ok...ok... I ordered it, can't say no with rave reviews like this. ARGH!
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John C
Inner circle
The AMAZING and COMMERCIAL Chair Test
6148 Posts
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Posted: Apr 7, 2008 8:06pm
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On 2008-04-07 19:52, Lemniscate wrote:
Ok...ok...ok... I ordered it, can't say no with rave reviews like this. ARGH!
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If you EVER trusted a product based on reviews THIS IS THE ONE!!!
You will LOVE it AND use it!
John
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mormonyoyoman
Inner circle
I dug 5,000 postholes, but I have only
2317 Posts
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Posted: Apr 7, 2008 10:09pm
Y'know, when the moderatorors move a thread willy-nilly from one place to another, you'd think they'd put it in an appropriate place.
Hey mods: this review was about the HARD COPY of the book, not the E-BOOK!
*jeep!
--Grandpa Chet
This font is so tiny that no one can read these things.
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mindhunter
Inner circle
Upstate NY
1664 Posts
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Posted: Apr 7, 2008 10:58pm
Hey guys...thanks for great reviews...they mean a lot to me.
I, too, have no idea why Richard's threat was removed from the "Penny."
I'm not going to mention threat titles or "throw anyone under the bus," but from looking at the front page right now, I can count SEVERAL threads that deal with marketed products, and there even a few there talking about books and eBooks...and those are still up and have not been moved elsewhere.
I'm not sure why Richard's post regarding my effect was singled out to be moved, yet those other threads remain in place.
Interesting.
Anyway, thank you all again.
Bryn
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Michael Peterson
Inner circle
is where I'm trapped, because of my
4069 Posts
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Posted: Apr 7, 2008 11:26pm
I ordered this today & Bryn got it to me very quickly(thanks Bryn)!
There is some really great thinking here,all of the effects are well thought out & practical. I also appreciate Bryns writing style, the book was a comfortable read for me that made me feel like Bryn was sharing all this great material with a friend.
Do yourself a favor & get this!
I smiled when I got to the $4.00 index  & was a little sad their wasn't more. I'm looking forward to version 2.0
Thanks Bryn,
Mike
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mormonyoyoman
Inner circle
I dug 5,000 postholes, but I have only
2317 Posts
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Posted: Apr 8, 2008 12:23am
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On 2008-04-07 23:26, Ichazod wrote:
I smiled when I got to the $4.00 index & was a little sad their wasn't more.
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You'll have to wait for the $5.00 index.
*jeep!
--Grandpa Chet
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mindhunter
Inner circle
Upstate NY
1664 Posts
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Posted: Apr 8, 2008 1:23am
Made me laugh, Chet...since I have been stewing a lil bit...
Ichazod: Thanks for the review...as much as you said you like the efects, I am also appreciative of how you said the writing style worked for you. I was really going to try this as a full novel, with the effects and descriptions hidden therein, but certainly don't have the time. It is going to kill me to further sort these notes out for V.2 this summer in nice weather...but I will. I DO have a full book or two in me though!
Yeah, Chet, the FIVE Dollar version will deliver the correct billet right into your waiting outstretched hand! LOL
Contemplating on the removal of Richard's post about my product, that HE started, yet other posts that someone starts about their OWN book/product remain up.... as do many threads in Penny which deal with commercial products...
makes me wonder who "reported" the thread..Steve Brooks assures me it wasn't him and will advise further...regardless...Makes me want to "report" button all of those, but since they are great guys, I wouldn't...
Perhaps this was MEANT to remain "underground" and will be legend...
Perhaps this was only a teaser for THE SAFWAN PAPERS V.2...
Perhaps I should stop releasing any more copies....NAH!...lol
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Lemniscate
Inner circle
1698 Posts
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Posted: Apr 8, 2008 2:47am
Ordered and received this today. So, with no audience testing yet all I can really say is this:
FRAKING BRILLIANT!
Will post more once I can see audience response.
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mormonyoyoman
Inner circle
I dug 5,000 postholes, but I have only
2317 Posts
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Posted: Apr 8, 2008 7:27am
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On 2008-04-08 01:23, mindhunter wrote:
Perhaps this was MEANT to remain "underground" and will be legend...
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I am in favor of this. These Bryn creations should be strictly limited.
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I should clarify. When I say that future Bryn creations should be strictly limited, I mean they should be strictly limited to ME. Oh, maybe we'll let Richard have a copy, but he has to promise to not tell anyone about it.
*jeep!
--Greedy Grandpa
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Lemniscate
Inner circle
1698 Posts
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Posted: Apr 8, 2008 12:23pm
Lol, Chet.
I so know what you mean. The way I think about it is simply that the people who are going to get the most out of Bryn's work are the real workers. Real workers get real effects, Bryn gets real money (which motivates him to release more stuff). It really does seem good enough to make you want it all to yourself though, lol.
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mindhunter
Inner circle
Upstate NY
1664 Posts
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Posted: Apr 9, 2008 1:26am
(Cool...aparently Steve saw fit to throw this thread Richard started back on here...)
Anyway...meant to post this when it was here earlier:
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On 2008-04-08 20:25, Dr Spektor wrote:
I've seen single routines sell from $15-60 around here... and Byrn has taken the effort to write up the routines in such detail with tons of good effects that can be tweeked into lots of different things... I'd estimate this book should have sold for $100 at least. Bravo!
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I'd like to announce a slight price..."adjustment"...to THE SAFWAN PAPERS...
I'M KIDDING!...but I certainly appreciate the sentiment and thoughtful comments, good DR.
I am most greateful that others I shared this with pre-publication expressed similar views regarding pricing. However, honestly, I placed the price points (eBook and printed) where they are for a few reasons:
There WILL hopefully be a release of "THE SAFWAN PAPERS V.2" later this summer(although with another pending National Guard deployment it may have to get rolled into an "Afghanistan Papers" variant...) and I do want to have enough people see the first TSP to generate interest in that tome as well. Those that purchase
TSP "V.1" know I have a "teaser" of the upcoming effects in my conclusion section.
Another reason is that it may generate more interest in my individually-offered effects. Those have been reviewed quite well and are still play as strong as ever.
I could have sold FEWER of this book at a HIGHER price...and realized the same gains. And those "gains" are not why I do this. I mention that in the book. Sure, the few bucks I make helps fuel a couple of hobby addictions, perhaps, but quite honestly it is a huge ego boost to me know that routines & effects that I have developed not only play very strongly for ME are also considered "workers" for others as well.
By the way...it was posted in a thread that it was nice to see a picture of me other than my avatar. (from the book...and those that I dedicated it to steal the show, don't they?) Here is my other site, with more pics and videos...where my other sideline IS a source of income:
www.ipdsNY.com
Thanks for all the great commnents on THE SAFWAN PAPERS...I appreciate it!
Bryn
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DT3
Inner circle
Hill Valley
1854 Posts
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Posted: Apr 9, 2008 1:33am
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On 2008-04-07 12:21, princehal wrote:
Quite franky, "7" is worth the price of the book. I have gotten more out of it in the last week than anything I have ever purchased.
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Seven is Heaven.
DT3
Mind Blasters USA
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