My thoughts as well. It is an interesting balance that has to be achived. I think the same could be said about preshow work, which is kind of DR when you think about it as well.

I think that Perceptions Is Everythinh of Bruce Bernstein is also an excellent dual reality book. But you have to use dual reality if you need it, not simply for the sake of using it.

Warning! Paolo's comparison - between movies and Mentalism - ahead!!!

Legenda:

- Dual Reality = Special Effects
- Mentalism Effect/Routine = Motion Picture

Dual Reality is to me like the Special Effects (FX) in a motion picture.

The motion picture and its soundtrack are the real theme/frame/storyboard of the effect (or routine).

If the FX are not special at all, but rather lousy, to the point it was better if there were none... Then, the result of your use of Dual Reality is none or even counter-productive.

On the other hand, if the motion picture sucks, the FX could be the ONLY good thing in it, but they will not save the motion picture storyboard and, plus, in our case, we don’t want that people talk about our motion picture (effect) ONLY BECAUSE of OUR FX (Dual Reality) ... if you get what I'm writing!

This contrast between movie and mentalism: It makes great sense to me

Paolo, a perfect metaphore!

Thanks Kennedy! It fits my style of thinking!

The key to succesful dual reality is that mentalism effects are occurring in both - just it appears enhanced or different to one group versus the other... so that you don't short change anyone...

Hello, Ken.
I bought your book, Thoughts So Far.

Could you tell me the names of DR effects in the book except Open Transmission?
Thanks.


@Jay@