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If Edger Allen Poe interests you- then this effect might be for you. I have just received the PDF of the instructions for this. The props are not being shipped for about a week. The PDF Vic lays out is very comprehensive and detailed with the History and Chronology of events relating to Edger Allen Poe's Death. The effect is a prediction effect where you explain the story of Edger and his final hours here on this earth and pull out 4 cards depicting four different ways Edger could have died:
1)Consumption 2)Cooping 3)Murder 4)Rabies After going through the story the spectator chooses the way he/she thinks Edger died: of course- in the end- it is shown that is exactly the way Edger died. Comes with everything you need to do this effect. Some may not like the method of the prediction- but in this case- I think this method is deviously covered and will not be in anyway backtracked or figured out by the audience. I think with the story and props involved- everything is covered nicely. Though, I do not have the props yet- from the pictures I see- they look super! Once I have this and have performed it- I will post more thoughts. The first batch has already been sold out- but contact Vic on his website to reserve your copy in the second batch. RNK
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
I agree RNK, this looks very good. Gemini Artifact's have been on a roll...
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Vic,has been hitting them out of the park Lately!
"If you watch Godzilla backwards, it's about a big ass lizard who helps rebuild a half burnt-down city, then moonwalks back into the ocean"
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You got that right my hot-breathed friend.
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RNK Inner circle 7493 Posts |
Got my copy in the mail a few days ago. The props are nicely made. You get an aged locket that looks very nicely aged. 4 cards- these are not laminated- some may choose to do so but the locket and the 4 cards each come with a nice velvet drawstring bag to carry them in. The cards are made from a heavier stock and should last a long long time if properly taken care of. You get and envelope for your prediction and finally a big black envelope to put both velvet bags and prediction envelope in.
The pdf that comes with it is very detailed in describing Edger's life. You can tell Vic researched this very well as he lays it all out in the instructions. Vic gives you way more information on Poe's life than what you need to accomplish this effect. He does include a routine in which memorization of Edger's whole life is not necessary. Though with what is supplied you can really make this a very nice 7 to 10 minute sit down piece. Overall, I am very pleased with what I got. I do not do bizarre effects but this one can play either way. The workings are super easy which really lets you focus on your presentation which I like because of the amount of info that is supplied- you really can turn this into a very nice long piece if you want. In saying that, you don't have to and I still think the effect would be strong. If Edgar Poe interests you- I think you will not be disappointed with The Death of Poe. RNK
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Thanks RNK. Patiently awaiting mine. Vic has been awesome to deal with as per usual, but the USPS is really screwing up as of late. This is the second package of mine in two weeks that has been delayed, with absolutely no updates to online tracking information. I really want to like our fine postal service, but someone(s) is asleep at the wheel.
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On 2013-08-21 21:34, Wizard of Oz wrote: Part of the Government- what do you expect, lol?????? RNK
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I finally got around to performing this at a gathering yesterday. I must say- I am disappointed. (with myself) I should have been performing this so much more! The information (biography) Vic supplies about Poe really makes this piece so logical and coherent. I will say when I received the pdf and took a look at it- I thought to myself- wow! So much info to digest. Though I have not digested all of Vic's information about Poe- I will go back and try to digest more. Only because after performing this- while going through the story/patter during the performance- my eyes were opened to how much the specs were involved and interested in this with the story I was laying out to them. I could see that the specs would have appreciated even more info about Poe. Note- you don't need to learn everything for this to be a success- I have not learned everything and this was a huge hit! I just saw how you could, if you wanted to, add more to the story and it would not dull the effect. I am really starting to get "pulled" into this realm of magic. Gemini has really got a "hook" in my mouth, lol!
Now I have to delve into The Alchemist's Bane I just received this weekend! Superior quality and art work with these cards. Can't wait to start reading and digesting!!! Great work Vic! RNK
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Gary Shelton Regular user 183 Posts |
I peroformed this piece 20 times for groups of 20 plus each time at our historic homes ghost walk tour. The audiences ate up the information supplied and seemed really impressed. Thanks for a great performance piece.
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