On 2012-01-18 14:12, silverking wrote:
Originally based on a Steve Forte item (which may have been based on something previously, I don't know) Sal Piacente's "Memory Opener" is one of the strongest card effects I've seen performed anywhere.

People use phrases like "it killed" when describing tricks all the time on the Café, such that one wonders if everything ever released "kills"..........BUT, this trick KILLS.

On 2012-01-18 15:37, 1tepa1 wrote:
I am not quite sure who came up with the principle, but I wouldn't be surprised to find out it was Alex Elmsley.

Yeah, I think it was Elmsley who discovered the Gilbreath Principle.

On 2012-01-18 15:50, McSweeney wrote:

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On 2012-01-18 15:37, 1tepa1 wrote: I am not quite sure who came up with the principle, but I wouldn't be surprised to find out it was Alex Elmsley.

Yeah, I think it was Elmsley who discovered the Gilbreath Principle.

On 2012-01-18 16:25, Rpascual wrote:
I remember performing Pseud-O-Mem as a brief memory effect in one of the routines I had set up. I have forgotten most of it, although I do remember it using a key card in a unique way. I guess I have to take out my Best of Friends set and find it (Pretty sure it is in Volume 1).

Anyone know the difference between this one and the original one that appeared in Apocalypse?

On 2012-01-18 16:58, tomsk192 wrote:

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On 2012-01-18 16:25, Rpascual wrote: I remember performing Pseud-O-Mem as a brief memory effect in one of the routines I had set up. I have forgotten most of it, although I do remember it using a key card in a unique way. I guess I have to take out my Best of Friends set and find it (Pretty sure it is in Volume 1). Anyone know the difference between this one and the original one that appeared in Apocalypse?

Yes, but you could modify the effect so that it seems like a memory thingy, and Sal's memory opener is just perfect, I would say the most amazing self working trick I have ever seen.

I know the one in Apocalypse, (not using a key card as such), but not in Best of Friends. Are you sure there is a difference? In Armageddon, HL credits the *idea* to TL, but is clear that it is *his* handling.

Harry, please help here!

Tom

(Mockingbird is great, but I do prefer the memory approach found in Terry Lagerould's creation. Then again, I am not a mentalist, so that figures.)

On 2012-01-18 16:58, tomsk192 wrote:

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On 2012-01-18 16:25, Rpascual wrote: I remember performing Pseud-O-Mem as a brief memory effect in one of the routines I had set up. I have forgotten most of it, although I do remember it using a key card in a unique way. I guess I have to take out my Best of Friends set and find it (Pretty sure it is in Volume 1). Anyone know the difference between this one and the original one that appeared in Apocalypse?

I know the one in Apocalypse, (not using a key card as such), but not in Best of Friends. Are you sure there is a difference? In Armageddon, HL credits the *idea* to TL, but is clear that it is *his* handling.

Harry, please help here!

Tom

(Mockingbird is great, but I do prefer the memory approach found in Terry Lagerould's creation. Then again, I am not a mentalist, so that figures.)

On 2012-01-19 13:33, Dr. JK wrote:

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On 2012-01-18 16:58, tomsk192 wrote: Quote: On 2012-01-18 16:25, Rpascual wrote: I remember performing Pseud-O-Mem as a brief memory effect in one of the routines I had set up. I have forgotten most of it, although I do remember it using a key card in a unique way. I guess I have to take out my Best of Friends set and find it (Pretty sure it is in Volume 1). Anyone know the difference between this one and the original one that appeared in Apocalypse? I know the one in Apocalypse, (not using a key card as such), but not in Best of Friends. Are you sure there is a difference? In Armageddon, HL credits the *idea* to TL, but is clear that it is *his* handling. Harry, please help here! Tom (Mockingbird is great, but I do prefer the memory approach found in Terry Lagerould's creation. Then again, I am not a mentalist, so that figures.)

There is a difference. I looked them both up this morning because I had never looked closely at them before. Awesome effects! I think I will be adding Pseud-O-Mem to one of my card routines.

In Psuedometry (the Apocalypse effect), a card is chosen and placed in the spectator's pocket; the deck is then looked at by the magician to determine which card is missing. The magician reveals the card in the spectator's pocket, and has another card selected. When that card has been selected, the magician divulges the location of the other three cards of that value. Mr. Lorayne also has some afterthoughts about revealing even more memorized cards within the structure of the routine.

Psud-O-Mem (in Best of Friends 1) is different in that a number is freely chosen, the spectator remembers the card at that number, then "mixes" the deck. The magician goes through the deck to memorize its order. The spectator reveals his chosen card and the magician tells him at what number the card lies within the pack. There are also afterthoughts to reveal other cards within the "memorized deck."

Great effects, thanks for asking the question and bringing them to my attention!

On 2012-01-20 17:57, Cannister Macho Jury wrote:
Ben Earl has a great version in Gambit 2,unfortunately it appeared in a recent DVD with no credit.

On 2012-01-28 21:09, Turk wrote:

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On 2012-01-20 17:57, Cannister Macho Jury wrote: Ben Earl has a great version in Gambit 2,unfortunately it appeared in a recent DVD with no credit.

Hello, Cannister Macho Jury.

"...unfortunately it appeared in a recent DVD with no credit."

Did this appear on Ben's "Past Midnight" DVD set, or was it on another person's DVD? Thank you for any additional specific information in these regards.

Mike

On 2012-01-18 15:37, 1tepa1 wrote:
I am not quite sure who came up with the principle, but I wouldn't be surprised to find out it was Alex Elmsley.