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Floyd Collins Inner circle Ohio 1633 Posts |
Good idea! I like this and I have the Dracula book test, just need the other two. Nice
No one said it would be easy, or did they?
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Athos Elite user NADO - Mind reader 481 Posts |
I have been using this book test since I first began mentalism. It's a very easy book test, and it's a complete stunner. If you are creative you can use that book test for a range of effects. You can present this as photo graphic memory, muscle reading (you go trought the book while muscle reading them), ESP, remote viewing (personal favorite).
You can do this blindfolded, the method is simple, the explanations are clear and precise, they even give you a presentation that goes with. a 10/10! ~Athos
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Ben_cardall New user 89 Posts |
Hey all! before I begin I have yet to read all of the thread though I do intend to go back and revisit it after this post but the inductive book test.Worth the purchase or not?
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George Hunter Inner circle 2013 Posts |
Ben:
Who not go ahead and read through the thread? There is enough insight and testimony in there for you to inform your decision. George |
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George Hunter Inner circle 2013 Posts |
Ben:
Who not go ahead and read through the thread? There is enough insight and testimony in there for you to inform your decision. George |
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C.J. Inner circle There's a lotta rambling in my 2366 Posts |
Ben, that's a very hard question to answer, since I don't know what you are looking for or how you perform.
I have the SHIBT on my shelf, never used, but that's not to say it is a bad purchase. It is a tool as much as it is an effect. In the book you have a full collection of genuine Sherlock Holmes short stories by Sir Conan Doyle, so even if you never use it in performance, you've got some cool bedtime reading. I can't give too much away, but what this book test allows you to do is a bit different to most book tests. This tool allows you to peer into ANOTHER book and know what the spectator is reading. That is, you might not be able to tell them what they are reading in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes itself, but they could be reading a completely different book and you can tell the first word, the first line, the contents of a paragraph, or pick images and themes from that page (depending on how you frame it). Miraculous? Yes, I suppose it is. And for that reason, this is a cool effect to pick up. But I reckon that many people will buy this and be disappointed to realise that they could actually achieve the same effect in other ways. I'm not going to lie to you - I think the $50 price tag on this is pretty high. I also think that if I was in your shoes asking this question, I would rather be directed to alternatives than to pick this one up. As I said, I haven't used it in performance (which is not to say that I never would, mind you).
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Ben_cardall New user 89 Posts |
I had read through the thread afterwards george I just wanted to get my question in while it was on my mind.
Much appreciated insight though C.J thank you |
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Jamie D Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2292 Posts |
This is best used in a multi phase BT, rather then just a one off. Although, there is nothing wrong with doing so, I just find it plays a lot bigger in say something like a 3 phase routine. I used this for years and always played huge. What's great is you can use any other book you want to go along with it. CJ makes some great points and points out things you need to take into consideration. As for the price, I'm glad it's that way as it somewhat keeps it from being exposed by the just curious but remember, you are paying for a tool which can turn out to be priceless if used properly.
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cirrus Inner circle his minions made 1751 Posts |
Is it still available?
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Doc Ben Loyal user Phoenix, AZ 261 Posts |
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On Mar 9, 2014, cirrus wrote: I, too, am interested very much...sounds like a gretat tool !
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Jamie D Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2292 Posts |
I beleive the newer version incorporates another method wich allows you to do two different things, I could be wrong.
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Doc Ben Loyal user Phoenix, AZ 261 Posts |
The old link does not work, so where might it be purchased?
"Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain" (the original F. Baum)
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cirrus Inner circle his minions made 1751 Posts |
I don't know if it's this one, but it says inductive book test and it's version 2.0.
http://www.stevensmagic.com/shop/the-she......-test-2/ |
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C.J. Inner circle There's a lotta rambling in my 2366 Posts |
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On Mar 9, 2014, cirrus wrote: Don't think so. The description on that page is a very different effect to the one being described in this thread so far. And there is no mention of the sort of routine that the original SHIBT lends itself to, so I would have to guess that the working of the original isn't included in version 2.0
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Art Vanderlay Special user All I Read Was Corinda And Now I Have 642 Posts |
The new version has the same method as Frankenstein book test.
Not worth the $ if you ask me, the same effects can be done with a regular book picked off the shelf. But magicians do like their toys! ;-) Cheers Art
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London Special user U.S.A. 769 Posts |
Quote: Is this link correct? It would not work for me. Could not find a blacksmagicshop.com either.On Aug 8, 2006, ALEXANDRE wrote:
THOUGHTfully,
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Doc Ben Loyal user Phoenix, AZ 261 Posts |
That blacksmagicshop link did not work for me either...
"Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain" (the original F. Baum)
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Jamie D Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2292 Posts |
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On Mar 10, 2014, Art Vanderlay wrote: This is why the main method (original method without the second addition) makes it unique. You can not do that method with any book off the shelf as fair as you can with this test. It is available online, just dig for it.
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sjdavison Inner circle Surrey, UK 1379 Posts |
I may have to order this, I normally don't like gaffed books (preferring Richards terrific poor man's booktest) but given my day job is a detective it will fit in with my performing style perfectly!
I'm from the UK, can I ask if this books looks 'American' ie dollar price on the back etc? Many thanks Simon |
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts |
Even if it does have a dollar price, surely you'd just whack a uk sticker over it that says £2.99 or something?
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