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MattSconce Special user 654 Posts |
Okay, a while back, I had been trying to market a method of doing this I believed I had created. I called Rich up and we talked. It turned out my method was one of the methods on the DVD so I backed off marketing as this was his baby long before it was mine, and he inspired me to explore the idea. Here are some stories that I was able to do. Remember, this is just with one of his many methods!
Story 1: I had a room of 13 Junior Highers and one adult. I asked the adult to think of the first word that floated into her mind. She wrote the word down on a piece of paper, not showing anyone. I then stared into her eyes and after a few moments asked her if the word she wrote was Bubble. She said it was, and everyone was amazed. I then asked her if it would be more amazing if it was written on her arm. She checked and saw that it was written on her arm in pen. Everyone freaked out, and then I asked them how many of them would be amazed if it was on their arms too. The junior highers checked their arms and it was written on each of their arms as well. That is when the pandemonium started. Evryone was absolutely blown away! Story 2 (4 performances): The first time I told my wife I loved her so much, and that I had given her a gift to remember that by. I then had her look at her arm and written on it were the words, "I love you." The next time one of my bosses at the local NBC affiliate was joking that I could not write on her. I told her to look at her arm and on it was written the words "Ha! Ha!" She freaked. The next time was Last Tuesday at Youth group where the name of a randomly pointed at child's name appeared on a little girl's arm. Finally, I got my grandma this afternoon. She said "There is no way you have written something on me." I had her look at her arm and indeed...I had...and it was the word another person in the room had just thought of. Conclusion: Forget the name squabble as both were independently created and already past the point of no return when it was discovered. Focus on the power this will have. This is a HUGE reputation maker. It will CHANGE everything. This, in my opinion, will be one of the greatest effects ever released. The reactions performing this had on the spectators were the greatest I have ever seen. I had people absolutely terrified, laughing histerically, stunned silence, and yes...tears of amazement. You will understand when you get this DVD. It is hard to understand until you perform it, but once you do, your magic will never be the same. You will have a new level to it. -Matt Sconce
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bryanlonden Special user Maryland 583 Posts |
Rich, I saw the first post about your arm writing months ago, and I've been so excited.
I take back everything bad I've ever said about Ellusionist. I love them for helping you release this effect. Seriously. After working 4am-4pm for black friday today, I can end the night on a great note! -Bryan- |
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Douglas Lippert Inner circle E Pluribus Unum 2343 Posts |
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On 2008-11-26 07:49, daviaac wrote: And you would end up in a jail cell. I know some people like to talk large online but I really hope you would never do that. Ink comes off with water but handcuffs don't. Rich, is it really ink or does it just look like ink? Like daviaac says some people would not like to be written on. I imagine this is the type of trick where you have to pick the right audience. Have you ever encountered someone that was upset about the ink on their skin?
Douglas Lippert
Former I.B.M. Ring #8 Secretary |
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Tim Jahn Special user South Florida 911 Posts |
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On 2008-11-26 07:49, daviaac wrote: I'll make a mental note never to perform Exile for your girlfriend!!! Tim
Andrew, (ASW)
The effects on the DVD and lecture notes are far beyond your abilities. (They require mastery of the mechanic's grip.) It would only break your heart. Sincerely, Darwin Ortiz.......(This post has got to be in my top 5.) |
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mwells New user Salina, KS 35 Posts |
I am wondering is this suitable for someon e just getting into mentalisim. I so far have Banachek PSI series and AI by Luke Jermay and of course the Corinda book as well. Would this suit somone like myslef that is very interested in mentalisim ( I love Pshycology anyway) I am 30 years old and pretty open in the way I think and perform.
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Michael Peterson Inner circle is where I'm trapped, because of my 4071 Posts |
This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really thought that Rich would keep this to himself. I just thought that you could combine it with Tattoo Joe & make a word appear on your arm, then vanish it & have it appear on a spectators arm(like Reed McClintocks Stars & Hexes). Mike |
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bryanlonden Special user Maryland 583 Posts |
Well obviously it's no coincidence there are two effects named Tagged being released on the same day, it's a great marketing concept. Now more people are privy to each other's effects, and are more likely to purchase both. E knows what they are doing regarding marketing.
Anyways, waiting for Dec 3. |
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Rich Ferguson Regular user California, USA 190 Posts |
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On 2008-11-29 22:40, bryanlonden wrote: actually guys, the name things was an unfortunate event by two producers. Production was complete before either was privy to the other title coming out. Please peek the E forum for enormous posts about methods, ideas, content, etc... R
<BR>http://www.TheIceBreaker.com
<BR>Creator: Official Poker's Chip Tricks, Card Stunts, Shuffles & Cuts, Flourishes • Tagged • Serial Biller • This is Mentalism • Tricks to Pick Up Chicks • Blank Gag Books |
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Rich Ferguson Regular user California, USA 190 Posts |
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On 2008-11-28 23:45, mwells wrote: Great Question... I did go into great detail in general on another post about the huge variety of content in the DVD... however, specific to advanced or beginner material, I can say quite a bit! This is PERFECT for beginners or advanced. When the DVD comes out and people are talking about the techniques, methods, forces, readings, etc, it will be clear why it covers such a spectrum. I included 2 hours of material because tagging someone for no reason is weak and I wanted to also get credit for a couple other methods original to me with the DVD. The best way I can compare it without an hour of explaining is this... Imagine a card trick where a chosen card ends up under a spectators cup. There are numerous advanced ways to palm the card away to get ready to put it there when the spectator is not looking. There are numerous ways of doing it with zero skill at all. There are versions of that effect that take huge misdirection and others that take none. etc. etc. The same with the wonderful effects included in Tagged. There are numerous methods for all effects. The best part is the tools and techniques are interchangeable, giving YOU the freedom to CHOOSE when and what is going to happen. This is what quality mentalism is about and the new WAY of thinking many need to adapt.
<BR>http://www.TheIceBreaker.com
<BR>Creator: Official Poker's Chip Tricks, Card Stunts, Shuffles & Cuts, Flourishes • Tagged • Serial Biller • This is Mentalism • Tricks to Pick Up Chicks • Blank Gag Books |
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Rich Ferguson Regular user California, USA 190 Posts |
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On 2008-11-28 21:39, DVLKCC wrote: FIrst of all, performing full time for over 10 years and doing this effect in every show, I've NEVER had anyone get upset that there was "ink" on them. That is a unusual Phobia. OH wait, my mother is afraid of playing cards because of some wacky issue as a child with a magician that flicked a card into her face. Now, do you stop approaching people with cards?! Heck no! You smother them with cards and get them over their phobia! JK, just having fun.... sort of ... This is almost odd enough to fall into the "really clever way of dissecting and getting clues from me" realm. But regardless, it does seem like a great question. I've never had a problem. I've done this in various forms, with different methods, on various body locations, different settings, with different effects, etc, etc. Just like any other effect, however, you'd want to make a judgment call who in the group will be the person that gets Tagged. If a delicate lady is wearing a full bright white silk outfit, it will actually be distracting to the punch-line of the effect as the first thoughts will be bouncing all over from "will this get on her clothes".. to "WTH just happened".."How it this possible", etc.. I think most of you would know better than to create a sweet effect like this an cause room for interruptions or distractions. The DVD covers lots of WAY of thinking, opportunities for mentalism in general, etc. It is really packed with lots of fun stuff. As far as is it ink specifically, there are a few options in the DVD. It is all covered as safe.
<BR>http://www.TheIceBreaker.com
<BR>Creator: Official Poker's Chip Tricks, Card Stunts, Shuffles & Cuts, Flourishes • Tagged • Serial Biller • This is Mentalism • Tricks to Pick Up Chicks • Blank Gag Books |
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resshin New user 53 Posts |
I'm looking forward to checking this out. The name thing was a bit of misfortune, but the effect looks very promising.
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Rich Ferguson Regular user California, USA 190 Posts |
Some common questions for the E Forum...
I know exactly what you mean about seeing a promo and then receiving something in the mail that lets you down because the effect only works with tall people on a Tuesday with glasses, a limp and with a high tide due to the moon or some crazy junk like that..... There are a couple methods of Tagging included... both will let you do this surrounded as the deceptive part nobody has touched on. Also, included are many effects based on a variety of sweet methods which can be used with or without Tagged, in part, in full or mixed. I have an entire different concept when it comes to distraction, timing, etc. This, I believe, will be one of those rare dvds that has so much more to offer than the little "thing" people are worried about. It is more about a concept, way of thinking, taking advantage of natural things, etc. I do not get caught. The moves, tools, techniques, methods, etc are not sneaky in the sense that you have to be worried... they are clever and deceptive and flexible. Nobody knows what is going on so there is not an easy way to get caught... I've mentioned already that I do this so often that people expect it at private events. They are looking for it and I do not get caught. I've had highly skilled magicians watch my show and hit me after from frustration. I will say that you are involved in the trick! It kills me to think that people are thinking that it happens all by itself... like a great card trick where the signed card keeps ending up in various places. That's right, YOU have to palm the card, misdirect, etc... but remember, YOU also get to decide where to put the card, when to palm it, which style of palming, etc... I'm just making a point. Of course the magician is involved with the effect. Misdirection... as most of you know misdirection is "look here" while you do "xyz". This is going to take you to a new level of thinking about OPPORTUNITIES! My entire magic background is based on this unusual type of thinking. So, in my opinion, there is NO misdirection... not the kind you are looking for. As far as setting. You can do this in a kayak, on a plane, in a bathroom, gym, dinner table, etc.. It doesn't matter at all. There are no real conditions that kill this... there is not a lighting issue, sun vs inside issue, etc. Do a search or go to my site and see how confident I am on LIVE tv with this. Talk about needed to not get caught... I think I need to stress again that people are going to get a huge bang for their buck here with this due to the insane amount of independent mentalism techniques included. I included them because writing on someone for no reasons is stupid. I included my favorite stuff in the DVD and they should make people stoked just with those tips alone.
<BR>http://www.TheIceBreaker.com
<BR>Creator: Official Poker's Chip Tricks, Card Stunts, Shuffles & Cuts, Flourishes • Tagged • Serial Biller • This is Mentalism • Tricks to Pick Up Chicks • Blank Gag Books |
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Rich Ferguson Regular user California, USA 190 Posts |
"Hey Rich I seen a video of you doing this on youtube a while ago to some bombshell news lady and it looked great. Can you name a few effects possible with it? thanks!"
LOTS of effects are possible. I'm excited to finally reveal some of my favorites. Remember, I'm not just revealing the Tagged portion, but many methods, tool and techniques for interactive effects and mentalism. This is the "good stuff". Keep in mind, that was a live program watched by millions, that is how effective and bombproof this can be... To name a few effects possible.... it is only limited by you... 1. Get you number on a chicks body and as you walk away, say"Oh, can I give you your number?"... Direct, no real mentalism, etc... 2. Have someone think of any word or image and have it appear on them... 3. Have one person send a though to someone else and the thought they "send" materializes onto the receiving spectator... 4. A selected card appears on a spectator... 5. The exact location (i.e. "pg.105, 9th entry") appears on someone and is the entry of the word they are thinking! 6. A local newspaper is flipped page at a time and they determine when you stop, they point to a word and it is found to be written on them 7. A dictionary is borrowed!... the pages are flipped through and you are told to stop. THEY point to a word.. it is written on them. KILLER Some of these effects are explained and are killer effects by themselves... complete reputation makers. Complete handling, set ups, reveals, outs and more are covered... Psychological tips, NLP and interactive tests are included to enhance any of your mentalism. It can be difficult to "teach" some of the more subtle arts like mentalism... it is like teaching the piano in the sense that YOU have to learn to play the piano... However, with this DVD and the tools I've included, anyone will be able to blow people away quickly. There are some very deceptive and clever techniques shared. This stuff is flexible and is only limited by you.
<BR>http://www.TheIceBreaker.com
<BR>Creator: Official Poker's Chip Tricks, Card Stunts, Shuffles & Cuts, Flourishes • Tagged • Serial Biller • This is Mentalism • Tricks to Pick Up Chicks • Blank Gag Books |
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Rich Ferguson Regular user California, USA 190 Posts |
There are many different types of effects included that allow you to predict things in sweet ways... HERE's A FULL EXAMPLE OF WHAT HAPPENS in just one of many types of effects. This is in the DVD and is a combination of two tricks that can be stripped apart and done by themselves, in part and even without the tagging at all in 100% impromptu situations:
You approach a table or group of people. (or ask a couple to the stage). Perhaps you've just given some effect that talks about the power of the mind, observation or energy or something... It is time to slap them in the face with Tagged. ... You hand a dictionary to one person and you hand a newspaper or book to another. You have the person with the book find a word or read a sentence and come up with a word or image that encompasses the thought. You have the person thinking of the word to concentrate as you take the dictionary from spectator #2. The dictionary is riffled and stopped by the spectator. (neither spectator is knowing the other persons words) Then you simply have the spectator verify that there are hundreds of words in the pages you stopped... then to simply point into the book. HIs finger in now on a word. You verify that if the spectator was to have landed 1/4 inch in any direction, you would have had an entirely different word. ... Now to combine the two with one of many reveals.... You have them face each other and make a big deal about not being near them, you stand back a bit and have them stack the books on top of each other and hold them between themselves with outreached arms. Perhaps this time, you talk of energy and connection from many of the selling tips in the dvd on psychology... Then you have them both try to send the words they are thinking TO THE OTHER Person. You might even use some advanced techniques from the dvd at this point to do tests and show the power of influence by NLP and have everyone in the room certain you can read thoughts with ease. You ask if they both have received the other persons word... You ask things like "do you feel a bit of a tension in the forefront of your head?... that is the message trying to come across... " (they do because they are concentrating on sending a message so if they feel it or not, they feel something)... Ask the person who had the original book if he feels a slight sensation on his arm... they do because they've been concentrating and holding their arms out. Plus there are deceptive techniques of bluffing and having the audience see a different trick than the spectators in another section of the dvd. Point out that sometimes words do not make it completely back and forth and can often get tangled in the middle. ... Then the punchline... You ask the group "wouldn't it be insane if this guy thought of anything he wanted out of a book and this person pointed to any word in the dictionary and they matched?".... Let that impossible question sink in. Then say wouldn't it be even more insane if the word actually started to materialize right now on his body as you point...." You verify again a sensation and then have the original person turn the arm over(or wherever)! ... IT all works itself out from here. Confusion, disbelief, screams, double takes, clapping, nervous tension laughter, respect, running and jumping, ... followed by complete staring and silence and thinking and meltdown. NOW, this is two of the effects done together. The dictionary effect of pointing to a particular word that will match a tagged spectator... and a book test that will match the prediction. Combining the two gives a more lengthy and crazy outcome. The killer part is there is no extra opportunities to write on anyone... You only do it once to get credit twice. The dvd is packed with ideas like this of sending a word to someone else.... how to recover IF you can't do a particular effect to a particular prediction. There are effects that are self working and there are very advanced effects that can be nearly self working or as hard as you want to make them. It is like palming a card then switching a card. There are INSANE difficult ways and ways that are simple as can be. With mentalism, there are no real gimmicks or mechanics. It is a different type of manipulation that people are finally ready for and eager to be entertained by. The best part is that it is FLEXIBLE... You'll learn a new way of handling people that will enhance ALL your magic. Put the tricks aside and get ready to step into the art... I will say that the impression I might be giving is heavy ... No.. you CAN take some of the effects from the dvd and slap someone in the face fast. There is a huge spectrum of opportunities and effects. .. so don't worry about my rants so much. I'm trying to express the IMPORTANCE of this material. I'll be upset if some teenager grabs the dvd to just learn how to mark someone and is too lazy to really listen to the rest of the rules of engagement. BE WARNED... DO NOT get this DVD if you are attempting to treat mentalism like a self working trick. I'm not saying it is hard to pull of any of all the miracles in the DVD, I'm saying the WAY of thinking, taking advantage of situations, being observant, etc are essential to expanding you mentalism ways. Do not think you are getting just a trick. If you want the responsibility of controlling situations, being able to tap into peoples heads, create sophisticated moments, completely stun an audience, etc then you'll be stoked.... Some of you who are not heavily into mentalism as an art will have to adjust your thinking about what entertainment is, what magic is, etc. If you are looking for tools you can build on, effects that will completely defy people's understanding and are willing to go outside the box a bit, then rock on and have a blast with Tagged. If you are looking for effects that do not tie you down and let YOU control each step of the way, then step into my world. I hope this helps explain what I mean by flexible, tools, way of thinking, etc. People are so focused on the "thing" that is part of new effects that I'm afraid they'll miss the entire point of the rest.... "what's it made from, how do you make it, what color is it, can I do it without moving, can you do it on the moon, etc..."... SERIOUSLY, the questions you should be asking are "can I adapt this to my style, can I easily pull of the effects, am I ready to go to the next level, how much natural ability do I need to read body language, what are peoples impression of these effects mixed with others, can you do this type of effect for kids or adults, can I dress any way I want, will this effect tricks before or after Tagged, etc, etc"... I hope this makes you understand why I don't understand so much focus on the wrong thing. I will tell you this, it will take a few minutes to make something and cost a little bit... but for career making material, I can't believe anyone would stir and struggle with it. Either this type of effect and material and insight is for you or it is not. Again, we are not just selling a trick. I truly hope this opens some eyes and takes this conversation to the next level. Cheers all, RICH
<BR>http://www.TheIceBreaker.com
<BR>Creator: Official Poker's Chip Tricks, Card Stunts, Shuffles & Cuts, Flourishes • Tagged • Serial Biller • This is Mentalism • Tricks to Pick Up Chicks • Blank Gag Books |
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Perl Veteran user Taiwan 376 Posts |
Rich has provided a complete picture of what the contents will be(judging from the length). I'm too lazy to read them, but I just want to say: U ARE THE MAN! I absolutely love your act and I'm sooooooooo surprised that you release them to the public! can you just sell me ur stuff, and not to the others pls!
all the best and god bless rich :] |
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jprace Inner circle 2209 Posts |
What kind of ink is actually printed on their arm? How easily does it come off?
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Dan Bernier Inner circle Canada 2298 Posts |
Thanks Rich for coming on here and answering questions. However, trying to get us to go over to the E forums is asking too much. ( ) The Café is the leader in all magic forums and it's here I rely on honest opinions from other professional working magicians. This effect looks amazing, and I look forward to purchasing it.
Cheers!
"If you're going to walk in the rain, don't complain about getting wet!"
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Rich Ferguson Regular user California, USA 190 Posts |
I'm stoked that you are willing to appreciate the effect in Tagged and take the time to read some of the posts here about it. It is packed with several great methods for everyday mentalism with or without the actual Tagging. I've included a couple of my original methods for tests as well. I trust that when it comes out this week, that there will be great support and excitement by real working magicians. People talk about only taking the advice or opinions of "real working pros" that are in The Café... remember that this is not a DVD that is releasing a "trick" which was created by someone with only a years experience in performing. This is some reputation making material that I've been doing for many years as a full time pro.
I think it is important to mention this since this forum seems to be a real world magicians forum of sorts and thinks the E forum is bias. Personally, I do not have much experience in either forum, but I will need to say that some of the comment and questions in the Thread for Tagged in the E forum are interesting and my responses have been very thorough.
<BR>http://www.TheIceBreaker.com
<BR>Creator: Official Poker's Chip Tricks, Card Stunts, Shuffles & Cuts, Flourishes • Tagged • Serial Biller • This is Mentalism • Tricks to Pick Up Chicks • Blank Gag Books |
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Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
Rich is a professional entertainer. No matter who is putting out the DVD, it's going to be a workers dream.
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
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MattSconce Special user 654 Posts |
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On 2008-12-01 11:37, Christopher Kavanagh wrote: I agree 100%. This will be awesome.
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