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mrmysticmike Elite user Cleveland, Ohio 427 Posts 
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How about a book on DVD Tests ?
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DanielCardini New user 91 Posts
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I was thinking to use that joke but it doesn't was that good you see...
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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If you are a beginner, there is no better place to start than with Annemann's "Practical Mental Effects" (aka "Practical Mental Magic") and Corinda's 13 steps.
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts
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What bob said... then use some casino playing cards with a book about poker...it'll all make sense visually and mentally then... tying the theme together helps a lot...
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Jonathan100 Loyal user 292 Posts
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Your'e welcome Daniel!
Let me know if you have additional questions. Yours, Jonathan |
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Leonardo Martins New user Brazil 83 Posts
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Marc Paul's technique is the best for me.
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts
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On 2012-08-29 19:14, Leonardo Martins wrote: yeah, its a good 'un...and there's 202 ways (and more) to perform a booktest...i still personally think it would help to know what context is the word/book test being done, and whether this is for family and friends, or to be added to a set...it'll help with the recommendations in my opinion..
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Atlas Inner circle 3103 1277 Posts
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I agree with IAIN, especially because the costs for different effects can vary wildly. Context is important to establish.
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Erik L. New user Omaha, NE 53 Posts
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On 2012-08-29 13:25, Tony Iacoviello wrote: The book is usually better than the movie! |
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ronzo New user 68 Posts
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There is an excellent booktest routine in Chuck Hickok's Mentalism Incorporated. It uses both gimmicked books and regular books and involves several audience members. A number of methods are used. As a result--gimmicked, non gimmicked and multiple methods--it is very difficult to figure a solution.
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Magicmike1949 Special user 643 Posts
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Go in a different direction by checking out the stuff available from Outlaw Effects.
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DanielCardini New user 91 Posts
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On 2012-08-29 17:45, mastermindreader wrote: Thanks for the tips Bob, btw I liked your Mental Miracles dvd very much. //DC |
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DanielCardini New user 91 Posts
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On 2012-08-30 01:11, ronzo wrote: Thanks, Im going to check this out. |
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DanielCardini New user 91 Posts
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I must clarify that I am a novice in mental magic.
One of the best effects I like is just book tests. It may very well be for stage performances and should preferably not involve stooges. A clean and direct routine where the spectator can choose a book and select any word or more and you can immediately tell which or what word it is. Would be great fun to find a version where two spectators will choose their words and you know what the words are. If I'm not mistaken, it's about the performance, and how good you are at acting and presenting the effect itself. Best Regards //DC |
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j100taylor Inner circle 1198 Posts
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On 2012-08-29 12:37, Inert wrote: I believe Mark Mason taught that in the Penguin Live lecture. If you buy the lecture you will be getting a lot of other great material as well.
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DanielCardini New user 91 Posts
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On 2012-08-31 13:24, j100taylor wrote: Wow, thanks very much... |
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David Thiel Inner circle Western Canada...where all that oil is 4005 Posts
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For large stage shows I always use MOABT...but I present it as a visual mindreading effect, so I am drawing the image my spectator has been thinking of. For small "sorta spooky" presentations, you will never ever do better than Luna 1935 from Outlaw.
I also strongly urge you to read the 13 Steps and Practical Mental Effects...and to familiarize yourself with Hoy's routine. David
Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Except bears. Bears will kill you.
My books are here: www.magicpendulums.com www.MidnightMagicAndMentalism.com |
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Inert Special user Babbled incessantly for 683 Posts
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Hi David. Sound advice on the 2 books you mentioned. Any chance you have played with MOABT2 yet? Any big differences from the original?
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David Thiel Inner circle Western Canada...where all that oil is 4005 Posts
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I only use MOABT 2. I never owned 1.
Bob Cassidy suggested I pick it up last year and I've been sing it since. It's simply a wonderful effect. David
Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Except bears. Bears will kill you.
My books are here: www.magicpendulums.com www.MidnightMagicAndMentalism.com |
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SamNJ Regular user 158 Posts
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There's a nifty method for for***g a page in an impromptu book test in the large Scryer & Friends book.
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