Fellow Illusionists,

There are several spots left at the séance table for those interested in acquiring my brand new monograph, Haunted. This 32-page very detailed manuscript, with numerous photographic illustrations, explains how to construct one of the prettiest close-up levitation effects ever presented. There is a version described in which a shot glass floats mysteriously around, within inches of your Audience, and ultimately right into the waiting hands of a spectator, who can even take the glass home with her! Another version involves a Ouija Board, in which the planchette first spookily moves around, pointing out answers to unrevealed questions as if under the control of an unearthly spirit, and then, shockingly, rises right up off the Board (and table) towards you or a spectator. An effect called “Jack, R.I.P.,” replaces the floating planchette with a real jagged knife that, like the planchette, also points out answers “from beyond the grave” and then (more shockingly) floats away from the Ouija Board threateningly towards the Performer!

The floating object is under the control of the Performer at all times, yet there are no wires, threads, filaments, IT or special hook-ups to the object. The various floating effects are all “One Person” routines, requiring no secret assistants and no stooges. No kidding!

Be advised there is extensive preparation and practice required to create the proper illusion (similar to that required by a Losander Floating Table), all explained in great detail.

I have invited 13 guests to the séance, each to receive a copy of my monograph by doing the following:

(1) You must first write to me at chrismattx@gmail.com and confirm that you are willing to contribute at least $50 to your favorite child-related charity (and let me know what that charity is).

(2) Once you hear from me that your offer is accepted, you must then send me $5.00 for USPS Priority Mail shipping (in the USA) through PayPal (shipping will be more if to a foreign country) and confirm that you have made at least a $50 contribution to the charity you told me about. Once these conditions are met, I will send you a copy of my manuscript. (Sorry—no electronic versions are available; hard copies only.)

As indicated, several have already been extended (and taken advantage of) this offer. Those who have been notified will have one week to complete the requirements and then the offer to that person will terminate, with the offer then extended to the next person on the list until all 13 manuscripts have been spoken for.

We are on the honor system here, so I will trust you when you affirm that you have made your charitable donation. Of course, if permitted by law, you may claim any tax deduction for your donation as I am not connected with any charity.

Each manuscript is expensive to produce, so this offer is limited to only the first 13 persons who complete all the requirements.

Any questions should be sent to me at: chrismattx@gmail.com They will not be addressed here in the Café.

Thank you and good luck!

CM

On 2011-12-02 16:34, edh wrote:

Ustaad, how are the angles on this effect?