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Peter_turner

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Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Posted: Jan 15, 2012 5:26pm
A good friend of mine (and a great mind) Chris Rawlins is soon to release his amazing new book 'ROULETTE', click here to find out what some of the greatest minds in the industry think about it
http://chrisrawlinsmind.yolasite.com/products.php
If you do not have these routines in your arsenal you WILL be missing out!
Peter
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carlwag

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Huddersfield ,West yorkshire
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Posted: Jan 15, 2012 6:09pm
Sounds great ,will pick it up at blackpool , any idea on price for the printed version ?
Carl.
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Peter_turner

Special user
Bradford, West Yorkshire
723 Posts
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Posted: Jan 15, 2012 6:24pm
I couldn't say, I do not know what price they are deciding to put it out at Sorry
I have the pleasure of seeing Chris perform several of the pieces live!
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EricDraven

Inner circle
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Posted: Jan 15, 2012 6:51pm
Interesting news...
Believe me...nothing is trivial...
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takeachance

Inner circle
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Posted: Jan 15, 2012 10:43pm
The link doesn't really tell you much just that you should buy it. Think I'll wait for reviews, but thanks for the heads up.
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carlwag

Special user
Huddersfield ,West yorkshire
513 Posts
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Posted: Jan 16, 2012 4:24am
I will post a review once I have read it.
Carl.
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parmenion

Inner circle
Switzerland/Zürich
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Posted: Jan 16, 2012 9:07am
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On 2012-01-16 04:24, carlwag wrote:
I will post a review once I have read it.
Carl.
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But you'll buy it before to read it? 
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carlwag

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Huddersfield ,West yorkshire
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Posted: Jan 16, 2012 10:22am
Yes I will pick it up at Blackpool it will be available in CD PDF format there , I spoke to Chris and it sounds very good.
carl
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Peter_turner

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Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Posted: Jan 16, 2012 11:36am
I talked to Chris this morning, the pdf is £10 pound and the actual book is £18 (all signed and numbered)!
Amazing price for this product.
All the best,
Pete
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carlwag

Special user
Huddersfield ,West yorkshire
513 Posts
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Posted: Jan 16, 2012 5:40pm
Great price indeed.
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ChrisWall

New user
England
74 Posts
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Posted: Jan 16, 2012 9:11pm
Full disclosure I'm also a friend of Chris' but that doesn't change the fact I'm excited about this book.
There is one utility 'move' (isn't quite the right word but I don't know how to phrase it) that I am very excited about and I know that Chris puts a lot of thinking into his routines so whatever he puts out won't be half-baked. I've discussed a few points but he has been very hush-hush with the contents. I'll hopefully be able to post a more detailed post when the book is out but at £10 (only £1 per effect and the essays on top of that!) you can hardly go wrong. I'm looking forward to my copy.
Chris.
"Have your cake and eat it... there's no other reason to have a cake" - Derren Brown
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simquad

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United Kingdom
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Posted: Jan 20, 2012 6:53am
I was trying to find out a bit more information about the product but seem to have had an issue with the link. After a bit of searching I found this one:
http://chrisrawlinsmentalist.co.uk/products.php
If that helps
Richard
"For those who believe no explanation is necessary, for those who do not none will suffice"
Dunniger
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Peter_turner

Special user
Bradford, West Yorkshire
723 Posts
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Posted: Jan 20, 2012 7:22am
That's the new domain was about to sort the issue out Thanks richard
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simquad

New user
United Kingdom
64 Posts
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Posted: Jan 23, 2012 4:29am
After contacting Chris through his site, I noticed there to be another quote about 'Roulette' from Mark Elsdon. Link below:
http://chrisrawlinsmentalist.co.uk/products.php
Hope that helps
Richard
"For those who believe no explanation is necessary, for those who do not none will suffice"
Dunniger
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Peter_turner

Special user
Bradford, West Yorkshire
723 Posts
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Posted: Jan 31, 2012 7:29pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCYC2J6xCNo
Check this teaser! x
Pete
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crozboz

New user
York, UK
21 Posts
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Posted: Feb 5, 2012 11:43am
Looking forward to this release - I saw Chris' show a few weeks ago, and it fooled me badly. Talking to him after the show - most of the effects in the show will be in the book.
Will definitely be grabbing a copy of this one!
Tom Crosbie
"Expanded bread shell is a method I hope to see lots more of in future" - Tom Stone
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stephenson

New user
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Posted: Feb 13, 2012 11:39am
I was chatting to Chris about this new book the other day and very excited about it, as I know that not only does he come up with some great (magician baffling) effects but he also has some interesting perspectives on performing style and technique.
Unfortunately previous commitments will be preventing me from getting my copy in Blackpool but I`ll definitely be looking to get a copy off Chris at the earliest.
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ChrisWall

New user
England
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Posted: Feb 21, 2012 4:29pm
I got a copy of the book over the weekend and this is an impartial (initial) review. I am friends with Chris but the review comes honestly. The fact that Luke Jermay has contributed a foreword and names like Marc Paul and Bob Cassidy are giving the quotes they are says something.
Here's a full description of the book from the MagicSeen website:
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| "Author Chris Rawlins is a young, inventive mentalist who just loves to share his work and ideas with fellow performers. In this his second book, Chris offers a combination of full routines, moves, additions and essays, all of which come with his own personal stamp and twist.
Credit Guard is a clever idea using a borrowed credit card which concludes with you revealing four numbers from the card;
Clipboard Peek details a simple yet effective way to create a peek device from an innocent looking clipboard;
in My Version Of A Classic Chris puts his mind to creating a practical solution for the Chair Test;
Scramble is an impossible seeming word prediction;
Phonebook Prediction Addition gives you Chris's tweak on a strong Banachek phonebook test;
My Yellow Ball Which Fooled Marc Oberon is a cheeky idea in which you unerringly can reveal under which of three cups a bright yellow ball is hidden;
Kicker Chirp Top is a nifty little prediction idea for close up using two poker chips;
the Push Slide Peek is a modernisation of an old card move;
A Little Lead In is an intro which could be used as a set up for a more major routine;
with P.I. Chris takes a killer principle of Luke Jermay and harnesses it for a strong close up mental routine. If you enjoy modern mentalism you'll enjoy this 70 page E-Book." |
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There are a couple of utility items that are very nice for peeking information. The Push Slide Peek is a card peek that looks very clean and has a nice display for the spectator which has a nice little convincer that cancels the method. My favourite thing in the book is the other peek which is a fairly bold but brilliant clipboard peek. Perfectly representative of Chris' thinking. Very easy and very clever. I can definitely see myself using these two and I think they'll find a place in most people's arsenal. You never go near them, they draw or write whatever they want then you place the clipboard in an opaque envelope and in that process you have your peek which is very clear and reliable.
As for the other effects arguably my favourite is 'Credit Guard' Which is very organic and has a nice presentational ploy about security and money in which you finish the effect divining some numbers from their credit card. Very strong routine. Also the addition to Banachek/Barrie Richardsons phonebook test is very strong. Although not for everyone, if you give it a try I can guarantee just from reading it the reactions will be incredibly strong.
I want to give a full review of the book when I've had time to properly digest it and try some of the ideas but I think it's well worth getting a physical copy before they all go. You can get a physical copy for £18 (Postpaid UK) or £22 (Postpaid International) from this link - http://chrisrawlinsmentalist.co.uk/products.php
Or the £10 eBook from MagicSeen here - http://www.magic.forgecom.info/magbooks.htm
Both are great options and I know that if you have any questions or comments on ideas, Chris loves to help so send him an e-mail with any questions or concerns you may have and he'll happily answer.
Hope this helps some people.
Chris.
"Have your cake and eat it... there's no other reason to have a cake" - Derren Brown
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John C

Inner circle
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Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:34pm
Why is everyone holding their temples?
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ChrisWall

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England
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Posted: Feb 22, 2012 2:33am
^^ Haha I like that one John.
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Biovf

Regular user
114 Posts
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Posted: Feb 22, 2012 6:25am
Migraines maybe?
David
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parmenion

Inner circle
Switzerland/Zürich
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Posted: Feb 22, 2012 4:26pm
Try to keep their brain in the right place?
“I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about.”
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innercirclewannabe

Special user
Ireland
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Posted: Feb 22, 2012 5:35pm
You all need glasses. There are billets in their hands!! 
Tá sé ach cleas má dhéanann tú sé cuma mhaith ar cheann.
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mastermindreader

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Seattle, WA
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Posted: Feb 22, 2012 5:43pm
It's the standard cliche pose. If you want to really stand out, put your finger in your nose instead.
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aukt

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589 Posts
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Posted: Feb 22, 2012 6:39pm
Still waiting for a strong review on this, from anyone that I recognise or trust.
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ibraa

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United Kingdom
51 Posts
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Posted: Feb 24, 2012 6:33pm
Great product, got me interested..
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John C

Inner circle
The AMAZING and COMMERCIAL Chair Test
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Posted: Feb 25, 2012 4:16pm
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On 2012-02-22 17:43, mastermindreader wrote:
It's the standard cliche pose. If you want to really stand out, put your finger in your nose instead.
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LOL!
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Peter_turner

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Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Posted: Feb 26, 2012 7:59am
So I have taken some time to really take in the properties of this book, I have tried several of the effects and here I will give MY opinions.
While many of you know I am a friend of Chris’, I really am giving my honest opinion of his new book “Roulette”.
So first we will start with where to get the book from.
If you are interested in a physical copy of the book (at the amazing price of £18), it is available directly from Chris just drop him an email.
Chrisrawlinsmentalist@googlemail.com
If you on the other hand would like the Ebook, it is available from http://www.magicseen.co.uk (at £10)
The price for the material within is fantastic and a steal at less than 20 pounds!
I know a book should not be judged for its cover, but I think quality is another lovely property about this book. The printing is fantastic, everything is easily readable and the pictures are excellent quality.
The book is 82 pages long, is literally crammed with excellent information and contains a lovely forward from Luke Jermay.
Effects:
Credit guard
A psychological game involving two envelopes; the subject seals their credit/bank card into a pay envelope and another identical pay envelope is a dummy credit card. The envelopes are both mixed by the performer and he is able to correctly influence the subject to find his card!
As an added kicker, the subject is asked to remove his card, keeping it hidden at all times and concentrate at the first four digits of the long number on the front. The performer is able to correctly call off the numbers!
The subject seals their card, no gimmicked envelopes, they never write the numbers down, you don’t ever peek at the card and everything is examinable before and after!
Clipboard peek
This is my favourite out of the whole book; this had me fooled for months! This is a real time peek, no carbon, no impressions.
It is like nothing you have read before
My version of a classic
This is Chris’ fantastic take on a chair test, ultimately fair conditions and a fantastic kicker to end with! The same with all Chris’ work everything is clean, clean and clean!
Essay
Here you get to get a look into Chris’ mind, take a look at some of his thoughts.
Scramble
Three subjects are handed a piece of card, are asked to stare at the card and imagine one or two letters of the alphabet and when they have them write them on the card. The audience are then asked to look at the letters, create a set of words out of the letters and decide upon one as a group.
The performer reveals he has already predicted exactly what word the audience will decide upon before the show even started!
The cards do not prompt the subjects; everyone in this routine is thoroughly impressed.
Phonebook prediction (addition).
An addition to any phone book prediction to make the odds seem even more impossible!
The Yellow ball that fooled Mark Oberon
Three cups are verified to be opaque, a yellow ball is introduced and it is explained that the performer will turn his back. When the performers back is turned the subject is instructed to place the yellow ball under any cup he desires.
The performer turns around, he is able to divine which cup the ball is under every time! If that wasn’t enough he invites another subject to participate, the performer/ new subject do not look and the ball is placed under the cup.
The subject is able to divine where the ball is!
The cups are not marked; the subject is not prompted by the performer he has free choice at all times (when it comes to his turn to find the ball).
Kicker chirp top
A small envelope is produced and it is explained that inside there are two poker chips. The performer influences the subject to correctly predict the colour of the two poker chips!
The subject is then asked to choose one of the poker chips (no equivoque) and the performer reveals he knew exactly which chip the subject would choose in a very unusual manner.
Essay
This is Chris’ second essay in the book.
The push slide peek (bonus effect)
A peek for playing cards, and/or business cards (with a little adjusting)
Little lead in
A fantastic introduction to any effect, a subject is correctly able to divine the amount of fingers the performer is holding up (every time).
P.I
This is Chris’ re-adaptation of one of the strongest (in my opinion) pieces of mentalism. Using this utility you can correctly divine ANY piece of information from a subject!
My overall opinions
It is instantly noticeable when reading this Chris has taken his time to really select some of his strongest pieces of mentalism. I know personally each of the routines have been tested live, not only Lay folk, but magi’s alike!
Often you can (in your mind) over hype something and make it out to be at such a high standard (before you read it) and then when you finally get to read it you find you are disappointed by the contents. I can honestly say this book was not a let down. It is layered with fantastic psychological principles and I know each effect will quickly fit into any performers set.
The material is practical, will play of amazingly to any audience and is only moments away from being in your repetoir
I am not a marketing stooge for Chris, if I thought the book was S**T I would say so! In my opinion this is a fantastic follow on from “Mind experiments” and I really look forward to Chris future releases!
Pete x
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BMWGuy

Inner circle
Texas
1300 Posts
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Posted: Feb 28, 2012 11:13am
Hey guys,
OK so I decided to pick this up from Chris, and please note I have not read any of his previous work Mind Experiments, so this was a first for me.
The book is 82 pages long, and most of the effects in the book can be considered workers, I will give my thoughts on each one.
Effects:
Credit guard
A psychological game involving two envelopes; the subject seals their credit/bank card into a pay envelope and another identical pay envelope is a dummy credit card. The envelopes are both mixed by the performer and he is able to correctly influence the subject to find his card!
As an added kicker, the subject is asked to remove his card, keeping it hidden at all times and concentrate at the first four digits of the long number on the front. The performer is able to correctly call off the numbers!
The subject seals their card, no gimmicked envelopes, they never write the numbers down, you don’t ever peek at the card and everything is examinable before and after!
Thoughts: I love this one, wow, the first effect in the book, and it comes out strong! This is definately a worker, and one you could add into your performances. Uses just pay envelopes, a credit card, and a dummy card, that's it.
I can imagine myself performing this, just like Luke Jermay states in his foreward.
One of my favorite pieces from the book.
Clipboard peek
This is a real time peek that will fool everyone, trust me!
It is nothing like you have seen before.
Another favorite piece from the book.
My version of a classic
This is Chris’ fantastic take on a chair test, ultimately fair conditions and a fantastic kicker to end with!
This is really clean, and spectators will not suspect a thing when the dirty work is done.
I really enjoyed the thinking behind this, and I feel that after studying it, you will be able to frame it so you can add it to your show.
Scramble
Three subjects are handed a piece of card, are asked to stare at the card and imagine one or two letters of the alphabet and when they have them write them on the card. The audience are then asked to look at the letters, create a set of words out of the letters and decide upon one as a group.
The performer reveals he has already predicted exactly what word the audience will decide upon before the show even started!
The cards do not prompt the subjects; everyone in this routine is thoroughly impressed.
Phonebook prediction (addition).
An addition to any phone book prediction to make the odds seem even more impossible!
Thoughts: This reminds me of an effect that I saw Michael Weber perform, and plays really strong on everyone watching.
Another great piece of mentalism for stage, that you will want to perform.
The Yellow ball that fooled Mark Oberon
Three cups are verified to be opaque, a yellow ball is introduced and it is explained that the performer will turn his back. When the performers back is turned the subject is instructed to place the yellow ball under any cup he desires.
The performer turns around, he is able to divine which cup the ball is under every time! If that wasn’t enough he invites another subject to participate, the performer/ new subject do not look and the ball is placed under the cup.
The subject is able to divine where the ball is!
Thoughts: I am going to go to the local supply store right away and buy the necessary props, this is really easy to peform, and once you know the method, you will want to go out and buy everything and try it.
Another favorite piece from the book!
Kicker chirp top
A small envelope is produced and it is explained that inside there are two poker chips. The performer influences the subject to correctly predict the colour of the two poker chips!
The subject is then asked to choose one of the poker chips (no equivoque) and the performer reveals he knew exactly which chip the subject would choose in a very unusual manner.
Thoughts: Although I liked this piece, I am not sure I will ever perform it.
The push slide peek (bonus effect)
A peek for playing cards
Thoughts: This one I will use, cannot stress the brilliance of this peek.
P.I
This is Chris’ re-adaptation of one of the strongest pieces of mentalism. Using this utility you can correctly divine ANY piece of information from a subject!
Thoughts: This is really great, I love it, and something that to me is one of the strongest pieces of mentalism that you can perform.
Overall Thoughts:
I really enjoyed this book a lot, and I found at least 5 effects that I will add to my reportoire in the future.
I always think when I buy something, if I can use at least 1-2 items from a book, DVD, or ebook, then the book was worth it, and pays itself over and over again.
This one surpassed all expectations, and is a great find and read as well.
I suggest you pick it up from Chris.
Thanks a lot
Alex
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lucavolpe

Inner circle
Italy - London
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Posted: Mar 1, 2012 12:48pm
Just redaing this...is very good, BUT the clip board peek is VERY similar to my concept used in my routine THE VISION in my dvd IN MY MIND...plus the use of the envelope was thought by Paolo Cavalli in a bonus pdf...
Luca Volpe
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