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Calvin826 Special user 536 Posts |
Does anyone know of and app that can help train for the mental work needed to confidently perform Barrie Richardsons ACAAN from Theatre of the Mind? I have the aronson stack down cold, but am not too good on my feet when it comes to the mental math. Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks in advance for your help.
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drphil Elite user 444 Posts |
My question is why would you want to use such a limited acaan. The number restrictions of that method is a problem . If you have the Aronson down cold their are better acaans to choose from. Pick up Ment to be from John Born and read Alan Ackerman two shakes method his math formula is easy to understand and only uses simple addition not subtraction. And any card or number can work.
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toneill New user 51 Posts |
Although these won't help much with the calculation portion, I found these apps helpful to gain speed and confidence with the memory work under time pressure.
The Aronson Stack Trainer by Samuel Gherman https://appsto.re/us/BHWY6.i Learn Mnemonica: The Ultimate Mnemonica Trainer by Samuel Gherman https://appsto.re/us/1Qvq6.i The Ultimate Stack Trainer by Samuel Gherman https://appsto.re/us/S6IPab.i Ultimate Major System Trainer by Samuel Gherman https://appsto.re/us/1dIlbb.i If you want to check out other ACAAN versions, take a look at this thread: http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......tart=150 |
drphil Elite user 444 Posts |
To me having the Aronson down cold means I not only know the number of the card named but it's location in the deck, the cards in front or behind the named card. Likewise if a number is called I immediately know that card and the other cards around it , that becomes instant and sure. Therefore half of the calculation is finished when I hear the card called for. With the system I use I just add the card number to the chosen number and to simplify even further I use the base 10 math formula. Now I know what to do and where to do it. Hand the deck out to be counted face up to the selected number their card will be their every time with out any number or card restrictions. And what's even better when the card number and the selected number total 51 you have a perfect scenario they can take the cards out of the deck themselves you're completely hands off.
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avasatu New user 97 Posts |
I recommend Applesauce from Patrick Redford and Twice as Hard from Simon Aronson.
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drphil Elite user 444 Posts |
For me twice as hard is twice as hard. The math in this and the different outcomes needing different formulas requires mental gymnastics while presenting the effect. I like the method but I don't have the courage to use it. Simon Aronson is a genius for coming up with it and his book Try The Impossible is full of great methods,concepts and magic.
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
Look at Richardson's version in Act Two, "Untouched," the one with the half card case hanging from a string. Easy-Peasy math and a very effective built-in presentation.
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Ahlichs New user 76 Posts |
I don't know about this specific acaan, but to practice for asi winds AACAAN, I just have two tabs open: one on random.org which has a random card picker, and one open to google where ive searched for "pick a number between 1 and 52". Google has a little random number widget thatll show you a random number. I just refresh those to get cards and numbers to practice.
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AznSAmagic New user Toronto, Canada 93 Posts |
If you have google assistant... You can ask her to pick a card and then you can ask her to pick a number between 1 and 52.
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Steven Keyl Inner circle Washington, D.C. 2630 Posts |
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On Mar 26, 2017, drphil wrote: The biggest reason to use this method is that in a parlor or stage environment, you can be as deliberate as you like unboxing the cards and counting down to the chosen card and number. In a more formal environment such as this, you shouldn't trust the spectator to drive the presentation. The performer should be the one prepared to turn the denouement into exciting theater, in however small a way. Leaving everything up to the spectator isn't good theater and often diminishes the impact of the effect. The number restriction has never been a problem for me. In most cases, the numbers are limited to selections people tend to choose anyway, i.e. something in the middle part of the pack. Only very small or large numbers are to be avoided and it is quite a simple matter to avoid numbers at the extremes. Having said that, the ACAAN I use the most is Asi Wind's version. As you point out, there are no restrictions (which, again, I don't find to be a real weakness in the Richardson method) and of course, the spectator can do the counting. It's my preferred method these days, but the clean handling of the Richardson version keeps it viable for larger presentations.
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drphil Elite user 444 Posts |
Of course you can use any method that fits you're style or routine. My only point was why choose a acaan that has built in number selection restrictions. You are still in control you can count the cards if you like in fact any routine you choose is not altered. The method is acaan no restorations on either the card or number. The routine is up to you.
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