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shawn popp Veteran user Denver 313 Posts 
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There is currently a dictionary booktest being offered on ebay, entitled the GEM Dictionary Book Test. Does anyone know anything about this? I have never heard of it, however I am relatively new to all things mental. Thanks
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MentaThought Special user 615 Posts
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On 2005-08-15 18:55, Shawn Griffin wrote: I look forward to learning more about that test. One very impressive dictionary book test was performed by Derren Brown (at the British Museum was it?) on one of his early tv specials.
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StuartNolan Elite user 480 Posts
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Thought I'd revive this thread because of the great Dictionary test in Geoffrey Durham's new bookhttp://www.geoffreydurham.com/
It'd be good to hear how people get on with it and of any other dictionary test.
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts
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Ed fowler has a dictionary type book effect I believe...
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Tony Iacoviello Eternal Order 13151 Posts
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Paolo Cavalli has a great dictionary book test as well. One of, if not the best I've seen!
Also, see Docc's Real Mindreading for his take on the dictionary test and book tests in general. |
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PsiDroid Inner circle 2164 Posts
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On 2008-02-09 13:40, Tony Iacoviello wrote: Ok. Where can I find this Cavalli's Dictionary Test ? |
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Tony Iacoviello Eternal Order 13151 Posts
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Just say. "Lord of the Horses" 3 times into your monitor and he might appear.
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PsiDroid Inner circle 2164 Posts
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Lord of the horses!
Lord of the horses! Lord of the horses! Done! |
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He's down at the corral giving a sermon. The interesting part though is when he passes the plate...
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Paul Inner circle A good lecturer at your service! 4409 Posts
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There have been a number of tests with dictionary's over the years and it seems a logical choice. If I recall correctly, Al Baker's Book Test used a pocket dictionary, Eric C. Lewis used one, Al Koran, Rudy Hunter had a great approach with a dictionary etc. etc. So a dictionary in itself is nothing new.
I have no doubt that Geoffrey Durham's routine will be an excellent presentation, as he is a respected full time pro. of many years who spends a great deal of time on the material he selects. For those that do actually perform, or want to, then being able to learn from people like Geoff is an opportunity. He does have a stand at Blackpool for the official release of the book. He will be next to Wayne Dobson. Paul. |
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PsiDroid Inner circle 2164 Posts
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I've done as Tony Iacoviello suggested but no answer about that.
Is it too much if I ask someone who owns that Cavalli dictionary test to post some HONEST description of the effect ? |
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Arnon Inner circle 1320 Posts
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On 2008-02-09 13:40, Tony Iacoviello wrote: Tony: Are you referring to "PUN" in Sigma? PsiDroid: You can purchase Sigma at http://www.paolocavalli-mindworld.com/pa......oks.html and http://www.paolocavalli-mindworld.com/pa......ink.html Arnon |
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Tony Iacoviello Eternal Order 13151 Posts
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Arnon
No, he put out a single dictionary booktest last March (Diction Impossible), I posted the link to the thread discussing it above. In addition to that, and the one in Sigma, Paolo published BOOPLIFICATION in Upsilon. Here is the description: Quote:
(Also available at the link you provided) Let me add one more to the mix, a little piece of gold! "The Lesser Dictionary Test" in Jim Steinmeyer's FURTHER IMPUZZIBILITIES, an over the phone dictionary book test. I've used it when the opportunity presented itself, and it helped secure me more than one booking (pun not withstanding). Tony |
ELima Regular user Norway 167 Posts
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Lee Earle has an interesting one in the Out of SYZYG e-book called Brain Book. Based on words that are difficult to spell, hence the dictionary. Involves several spectators.
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On 2008-02-10 15:20, Tony Iacoviello wrote: Thanks Tony and Arnon. Oh yes DICTION IMPOSSIBLE. I knew that one but I missed the offer because it was for 10 people only. Sgrunt! *@°ç |
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IS there one that once you know the page number or first letter you know the first word on the page method?
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