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Stephen Young Inner circle Thought Illusions 3933 Posts |
When Four Told first came out I think I called it "what real mind reading looks like"
Four Told has now undergone a major facelift, both in looks and method. THIS IS NOT AN APP! It is a souped-up version of Four Told that also gives you the possibility of being ready to perform any time you have your phone with you. To be upfront and crystal clear. I didn't pay for my copy of this, so make of that what you will. I can only give my personal view on what I have received What do you get. Four Told Smart Device Edition; Comes as 16 pages of text and a large picture showing a phone's home screen. This makes it possible to perform on stage for a whole audience if you wish. As mine was a review copy I didn't receive the printed picture, but having had the original Four Told picture I would assume the new one will be to the same high standard and should last a lifetime if cared for. Included in the text is a QR code which you can scan (QR readers for smart phones are easy, and free, to get from your usual app source) This gives you access to a copy of the picture card that can be stored on your phone, enabling you to perform this at the drop of a hat. What's New: Looks wise it's a whole new animal. Jason Ring gets the credit for this I believe. Gone are the ESP symbols. In their place are modern icons that anyone who hasn't been living in a cave for the last 10 years will be familiar with seeing on their phone or computer They are disarming and beyond suspicion. Just show them and no explanation is needed. Method wise Four Told has been streamlined. Making it simpler to keep track of what's going on. I never had any problem with the original version, and indeed it can be performed the original way using the new icons if preferred, but the new method is a little cleaner. In fact there are two new methods. You can choose which one you prefer, or even better, use a different method on subsequent performances so that anyone who happened to be present at both wouldn't see an identical presentation. Should you buy this? For people who didn't get the original Four Told, it's a no-brainer. Get it, Perform It, Blow people away. For those who do have the original the question will naturally be, is it worth buying this version? I don't know the price this going out at, and I can only say what I would do. As it is not only updated graphics but also streamlined operation I would buy it even though I had the original. I could be wrong here but I think it's only available in a limited quantity from either Nexus magic store or direct from Devin Knight. I'm pretty sure release day is Friday. Maybe Jason or Devin could chime in here to either correct me or confirm details. Regards Steve |
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
Thanks Steve for the great review. Yes this is being released Friday. For the time being this is only available from Jason or myself. Later down the road it will be available from dealers. Jason designed the new symbols and I developed the two new methods so this has been a joint project that has taken us over 8 months to complete. The price is the same as the old Four Told $35 even with all then new improvements.
With some thought, buyers of the new version will see that new version of Method 1 can be applied to the old version by using the circle and wavy lines. Buyers of both versions will see how the methods can be applied to each version with some thought. The new card is printed on the same high quality plastic stock as the original and should last a lifetime. You also get a card with a QR Code to scan into your smart phone. Devin |
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Nicolino Inner circle 2893 Posts |
Wow.
The Mati Envelope
A brandnew peek device for the working mentalist! Chance's Token Tarot cards in a scenic piece of mystery..... |
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
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On 2012-04-11 11:29, Nicolino wrote: Yes, that is what your participants will say after seeing this. |
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RNK Inner circle 7493 Posts |
I just read the pdf for this version and I would say "DITTO" to Steve's review. This definitely streamlines mentalism into the 21 century. I feel the two methods supplied in divining the spectators thoughts are much easier. With the instructions, which are very well laid out, comes a graphic which you scan with your smartphone that enables you to have the five symbols avaliable and ready to perform this anytime and anywhere. Let's face it, most people today carry their phones everywhere. Personally, I can't wait to get home and get these symbols downloaded to my phone. Imagine, pulling out your phone and telling people to concentrate on one of these five symbols (which are very common symbols all will recognize) and then reveal their thought of symbols with nothing said by them. I feel the methods supplied are a little more devious than the original Four Told version. Another contributer, Jason Ring, shares some really good suggestions for the reveals. I feel this is a great buy for what you get. Highly Recommended!
Great job guys! RNK
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NexusMagicShop Elite user Sunny California 434 Posts |
Just to clarify, there is so many devices on the market these days with the tablets, notebooks, readers, phones, pads, laptops etc. etc. I wanted to be sure that this would work for any of them. To answer any future questions, and simplify the response: "If you have an electronic device that can access the web or save a picture and display it this effect will work on your device."
- Jason P.S. Steve thanks for an honest and Great review!
Jason of BackroomMagic
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lucavolpe Inner circle Italy - London 3349 Posts |
I just finished to read the pdf and I have to say that this is a beauty!
I am a great fan of Devin and with this new improved version he has created a miralce that you can do with your telephone and IS NOT AN APP!! So this means that you ca really use any cell phone and blow the people's mind. The routine is really strong and I can see myself doing this often. The famous ESP symbols are now replaced with modern ICONS (credit to Jason for this idea)which makes this more familiar.The method is really simple to use, non complicated things to remember, you can really use it after you read the pdf! I HIGHLY suggest you to get this, if you want to have a great, strong and play big routine always with you that you can perform anytime!
Luca Volpe
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
A special presale price of $24.95 postpaid is available if you order before this Friday 13th. After that the price goes up to $35.00.
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
All presales have shipped. Café members still have 24 hours to take advantage of the presale offer.
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
Now that the presales have shipped we should be seeing more reviews in a few days.
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts |
This is seriously great. The code has been revamped so it is easier and having the graphic on your phone just kills. I also put on my iPad 2 and it looks great. Whenever Devin redoes an effect, it is always good. This takes an already killer effect and puts it through the roof.
Excellent, James
Still with the Chinese circus
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J-Mac Inner circle Ridley Park, PA 5338 Posts |
Steve,
Thank you for the review and for your full disclosure. Very much appreciated! Jim |
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts |
I paid for mine. I pretty much buy anything from Devin. His material is always useful and strong
James
Still with the Chinese circus
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thementalist814 Loyal user 211 Posts |
Hi Guys,
I just received my copy of Four Told Smart Device Edition in the mail today and all I have to say is Holy Cr*p! Devin Knight has certainly outdone himself again with this release. If you are an owner of the original Four Told, and you think this is just another re-release with a different theme, think again! This edition has new techniques that CAN be applied to the original, making it much more deceptive. What I really enjoyed reading in the instructions was a technique where you have the picture on your smartphone and after having your spectators just think of one of the icons, you reveal their thought-of icon with NO questions asked! I will definitely put this into my act! If you didn't like using ESP symbols or Tarot cards in the previous versions, you will definitely love performing this, as almost everyone now recognize "common" smartphone icons found on iPhones, iPads, Android, Windows Phones, and Blackberry phones. You receive a set of thorough instructions, a laminated picture suitable for stage, and a QR code so that you can use the picture on your smartphone for close-up and intimate situations. Be aware that this is NOT an app! It is better that way. The bottom line is this effect, in my opinion, is the closest thing to real mind-reading there is. I am sure you will not be disappointed with this purchase. Hats off to you Devin! |
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thementalist814 Loyal user 211 Posts |
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On 2012-04-16 18:55, thementalist814 wrote: CORRECTION: Upon reviewing my own review, I noticed I wrote the above paragraph wrong. It made me say, "Well, duh!" What I really meant was that I like the ability to have the picture on my iPhone, and have spectators think of one of the symbols, and reveal to each person what they're thinking NO questions asked! Not "a" technique, but using the new technique he offers in this release. Of course there are many ideas included that everyone will appreciate. |
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Decomposed Eternal Order High Desert 12059 Posts |
Great review Steve, thanks!
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bobflyer New user 53 Posts |
Looking forward to receiving this!
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NexusMagicShop Elite user Sunny California 434 Posts |
Thank you to everyone that received your FTSDE copies this week, your PM's, emails and support have been overwhelmingly positive. It helps to know that it is being well received a lot of work went into everything. As more of you begin to receive your copies, please continue to post your thoughts we welcome them all. I'm glad all of you love it!
Jason of BackroomMagic
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
Here is the link to the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj0f8PqCTC8&feature=youtu.be |
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RNK Inner circle 7493 Posts |
OK, I finally performed this last night. And all I have to say is WOW. The reactions were great. I did not use any index cards, just all memory. Though, after I was done, I thought to myself that the use of the cards will add a little more suspense when each participant is holding a card face down that has your "revelation" of their thought, and they are waiting anxiously to turn it over to see how good you are!! Also, I loved that I could just pull out my phone and say, "Hey- you guys want to see this experiment I have been working on using no props, just my favorite phone menu?" For you mentalists out there- this is great- a portable miracle to have on you always! (as long as you carry your phone on you of coarse, but let's face it, most everyone carries their phone now).
Really liking this Devin and Jason! RNK
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