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Trin New user 98 Posts |
At the moment the routines that I am starting to put together don't include any p**ks nor a CT as I have no need for them.
My question is,is it possible to do a mind reading act/Mentalism show without having to P**k OR CT? There does seem to be lots of pressure to buy the latest wallet or this new method for P**king or doing a CT but can we do our art without these methods? Thanks for reading! |
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
It all depends on how narrowly you define the word "p**k." In a broad sense, p**ks of one kind or another are important elements in a vast number of effects.
But, that said, of course it is possible to perform a mental act without these techniques. It is also possible to perform one-handed or with your eyes shut, but both options would severely limit what I am capable of demonstrating without arbitrarily handicapping myself. Good thoughts, Bob |
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Dr Spektor Eternal Order Carcanis 10781 Posts |
Dyn-o-mite mentalism style - you need nothing but chutzpah and some background knowledge of humanity.
Hurl some headlines. Heck, you need nothing... but then it limits to a certain style.
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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chmara Inner circle Tucson, AZ 1911 Posts |
Yes, then again no. Either or or both. They are tools, nopt tricks.
Gregg (C. H. Mara) Chmara
Commercial Operations, LLC Tucson, AZ C. H. Mara Illusion & Psychic Entertainments |
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MichaelCGM Inner circle Oklahoma City 2286 Posts |
I haven't added teh CT to my toolbag yet, but I can see the benefit of having one. As Bob noted, use of a p**k depends on how one defines it. By my personal definition, I use one a great deal of the time.
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psychicturtle Special user UK 821 Posts |
The worst reason to perform anything is 'everyone else does it'. The worst.
If your act doesn't include certain techniques because the routines do not need them, that doesn't matter. All that matters is the effect of the show on the audience. |
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Thomas Cooper Special user 935 Posts |
No, its not essential. And I would argue that unless you are doing close-up personal readings involving some sort of o** a**** system then the CT shouldn't be used at all, as there are much cleaner p**ks outs there.
You could be a psychic metal bender and never use a p**k. You could predict things and never use a p**k. You could do an ACAAN or various card effects and never use a p**k. Tom xx
I call myself "Thomas Cooper" here because this stops the magic café appearing when people google my stage name.
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kannon Inner circle BCN 1025 Posts |
Mentalism doesn't have to involve any tricky what so ever.
My work and the Mtangulizi here http://kannonsworks.weebly.com featuring work on drawing duplications, a fiddle-free billet tear, bar mentalism, pendulums
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David Rhodes Loyal user 282 Posts |
You don't have to use them, however they are tools, and it is good to use them as such.
If I am working very very rarely use a CT as I prefer a good BS. However for an impromptu demonstration a good CT is hard to beat. As for the peeks a fairly larger portion of mentalism requires a peek one way or an other. |
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Thomas Cooper Special user 935 Posts |
David, whats 'a good BS'?
Pm me?
I call myself "Thomas Cooper" here because this stops the magic café appearing when people google my stage name.
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Prager Inner circle e-Mentalism.com 1858 Posts |
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On 2011-04-25 09:03, Theodore Fraser wrote: I was thinking the same...
Jose Prager
The man who knows how to amuse and mystify www.e-mentalism.com Secret products for mentalists. |
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Scott M Special user Apex, NC 524 Posts |
'ESSENTIAL'????
Yes. Learn it, do it to the point that it is second nature and you will do WONDERS! A clue: BS...think, 'Elliot B'. |
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts |
I assumed you meant the ability to b***-sh**...thats one of the best skills to master...
I've asked to be banned
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Scott M Special user Apex, NC 524 Posts |
That is not 'essential' IAIN...that is 'MANDATORY'!
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peculiarone Veteran user Fence almost done. I've already put in 324 Posts |
Get Steven Spill's mindreading goose and let it doo all the work. then You don't have to worry about ***k'* or ***t** ****'s
PO |
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Dick Christian Inner circle Northern Virginia (Metro DC) 2619 Posts |
As others have already noted, peeks nor CTs nor BS are simply some of the many tools of the mentalists' trade. Although each may be essential for certain effects, none of them are UNIVERSALLY "essential" to the performance of mentalism but anyone serious about the craft should have at least a working knowledge of all of them. For instance, while I don't need or use a CT or BS in my own performances I DO rely heavily on peeks for some of the effects.
Dick Christian
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Amirá Inner circle MentalismCenter.com 5131 Posts |
I do mindreading all during my day and I don't use p***s, i*****n p**s, or even p**********s.
Just empathy In a serious manner, no. Read the classic books in a more serious way and you will answer your own questions. Have fun! ps: If you think that BS stands for b**sh*t, you NEED to read more mentalism classics.
Pablo
Performer and Author Mentalism Center: The best online space to get quality Mentalism www.mentalismcenter.com Arkanosophy: The Boutique for Mystery Performers www.arkanosophy.com |
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Simon (Ted) Edwards Inner circle London 1528 Posts |
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On 2011-04-24 20:23, Trin wrote: "Use the force..." |
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parmenion Inner circle Switzerland/Zürich 3988 Posts |
Where is Pagnini ?!
“I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about.”
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RenzIII Veteran user 318 Posts |
If you can pull it off, bug your clients phone lol, use whatever tools are at your avail, why limit yourself !!!!
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