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ursmagicbalu Inner circle India 1076 Posts |
The performer enters the stage with his fingers covered with a hanky and asks a random spectator to name a number from 1 to 5. He removes the hanky, and shows that number of fingers
“It’s not what you do that matters, or even how you do it;
it’s what the spectators perceive you as doing that matters. That’s the MAGIC they’ll remember.” |
JanForster Inner circle Germany ... when not traveling... 4190 Posts |
It is as old as the bible... have done that already when I was 12 years "old"... so, it is decades ago. I guess that it is impossible to backtrack. Jan
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ursmagicbalu Inner circle India 1076 Posts |
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On Jul 30, 2021, JanForster wrote: Thank you Jan
“It’s not what you do that matters, or even how you do it;
it’s what the spectators perceive you as doing that matters. That’s the MAGIC they’ll remember.” |
eSamuels Inner circle 3085 Posts |
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On Jul 30, 2021, JanForster wrote: When you were 12? Decades old?? But I thought you were only 35 years old??? |
Mark Timon Special user 594 Posts |
The first person who performed this gag was Thomas the Apostle during the last supper.The moment Thomas revealed he was holding just one finger was beautifully painted later by Leonardo Da Vinci. The Last Supper portrays the reaction given by each apostle when Jesus said one.
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JanForster Inner circle Germany ... when not traveling... 4190 Posts |
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On Jul 31, 2021, eSamuels wrote: Eric, I love you … Jan
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Tom Cutts Staff Northern CA 5925 Posts |
Actually, yes it does have an origin, obviously. To dismiss that is disrespectful of the creators of original material. Much like the pen on the chain joke which the lazy claim is old as the hills and can’t be traced to its origin... well it can be and it is tractable. Lots of actual history CAN be discovered, but you know... people have become lazy and don’t give a hoot.
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Jim Magus Loyal user 246 Posts |
Other classic mentalism gags have their roots traced back in my new book "Secrets of Dr Sigmund Fraud; A Tribute to the Pioneering Comedy Mentalism of Terry Nosek." Available in the United States at www.JimMagus.com or elsewhere at www.Lulu.com.
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The Unmasked Magician Inner circle If only I didn't have a wife and a kid I would have MUCH more than 2644 Posts |
I do not know who came up with this, but I think it’s brilliant. Still have no clue how it works.
Please check regularly if you are becoming the type of magician Jerry Seinfeld jokes about. (This applies to mentalists as well.)
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reese Inner circle of Hell 1332 Posts |
I understand a limited edition of a propless version of this pioneering effect is soon to be released in a beautiful collector's item deluxe hardcover. Also another creator is said to be releasing an electronic version that is supposed to be devastating.
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The Unmasked Magician Inner circle If only I didn't have a wife and a kid I would have MUCH more than 2644 Posts |
Please put me on the mailing list for both!
Please check regularly if you are becoming the type of magician Jerry Seinfeld jokes about. (This applies to mentalists as well.)
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Nathan Alexander Inner circle 2021 Posts |
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On Aug 2, 2021, The Unmasked Magician wrote: It's not 100%, but I always use three fingers, as that number is most often chosen. Just takes a gut feeling and you'll usually be right. |
The Unmasked Magician Inner circle If only I didn't have a wife and a kid I would have MUCH more than 2644 Posts |
Thanks, Nathan, for sharing! Much appreciated. So very clever...
Please check regularly if you are becoming the type of magician Jerry Seinfeld jokes about. (This applies to mentalists as well.)
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Looch Inner circle Off by 3362 Posts |
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On Aug 1, 2021, Jim Magus wrote: Just ordered this from your site Jim. Thanks for letting us known about the book!
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