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tricky360 Veteran user 328 Posts |
Http://www.thoughtillusions.com/icebreaker.html
For those of you who haven't seen Icebreaker by Stephen Young, check out the link above. This blows people's minds, it's a quality product and can be performed stage or close up. Thank me later. 😄 |
mike donoghue Inner circle 1295 Posts |
Looks like an ok effect but the music is ridiculous.
I thought I was watching the Omen. Mike Donoghue |
EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1850 Posts |
LOOKS FAANASTIC! SOLD!
...Already grinning ear to ear.
How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
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Stephen Young Inner circle Thought Illusions 3933 Posts |
You are absolutely right about the music Mike, my apologies.
I had never tried iMovies before and it had a trailer template so I thought I'd give it a try..... And that's what it came up with. I'll replace the video soon. I must point out.. That although I am producing this and it is marketed via Thought Illusions, the effect is by Francis Girola who has taken an earlier method of mine and tweaked it to produce this masterpiece. So I can't take all the credit. steve |
gypsyfish Veteran user 383 Posts |
I got mine today. On the package Learn the secret in seconds is written and that is not an exaggeration.I felt ready to perform it in five minutes (though I will give myself a bit more practice and staging). There are forty-four cards so the spectator has plenty of choices. The pictures on the front of the cards complement the truthful statements and the card stock is sturdy. They come in a clear plastic case. None of this is a surprise because everything I have purchased from Steve has been high quality, both the tools and the thinking behind it. Steve has never disappointed me with his excellent customer service either. This is a great effect and can be performed by amateur and pro alike.
My only complaint is that the writing (possible lies) on the obverse side of the cards is tiny, almost too small for my sixty year old eyes. Because of that lighting is a bit of a concern, but, to be fair, I found it easier to read in natural light. Don't let that stop you, this is a wonderful effect that I know I'll use a lot. Strongly recommended. |
Stephen Young Inner circle Thought Illusions 3933 Posts |
Thanks Mr Fish
The text size was something we pondered for a looooong time. We wanted enough 'untruths' to give a large choice to the participant.... But we also wanted Icebreaker to be easy to carry. So yes the text is probably as small as it could possibly be, but I feel it is just on the right side of acceptable, And they ability to get them onto poker size stock more than compensates for this Stevev |
gypsyfish Veteran user 383 Posts |
I completely understand, Steve, and it's a minor issue for me. For younger eyes, I don't think it's a problem.
Shad |
Stephen Young Inner circle Thought Illusions 3933 Posts |
First batch is sold out I'm afraid chaps.
More are on order and should arrive on halloween. Wonder if that's an omen. |
George Hunter Inner circle 2013 Posts |
This really is splendid, it can involve spectators sensing each other's truth and lies, and it gives the performer an added opportunity to do readings without overlying on cold reading lines. When the spectator reads her truth and two lies, in any order, you know the lies and can suggest why she would not like horror movies (or whatever). I ordered the second complimentary pack of an additional 44 cards.
George |
Stephen Young Inner circle Thought Illusions 3933 Posts |
Second batch has just arrived from the printer.
Be quick before this batch sells out too. http://www.thoughtillusions.com/icebreaker.html Steve |
NeilS Inner circle 3225 Posts |
Just been looking at these cards again. The quality and images are superb and lend well to divination and 'receiving visual impressions.' It would be easy to force an appropriate card or allow a complete free choice and proceed with the given routine. Either way, Icebreaker is different, engaging and offers great possibilities.
I am glad I rediscovered this gem. Neil |
bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
Hi Steve
Do you have any of these in large card version? Thanks Todd |
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