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From the eBook "FurstTime" drawn from my experiences with Arnold Furst in the late 50's - early 60's
In Silence A Mentalism demonstration performed without saying a word. Ideal after performing some other mind-reading effect like a “book test.” So astonishing no one will applaud – or dare ask how it is done. THE STORY. I saw this performed by Arnold at the 1959 P.C.A.M. Convention in Oakland, California before I knew him. I thought it a very unique demonstration of hypnotism – a subject I was rather unfamiliar with. Two years later I was to learn that the subject does not have to be hypnotized for this to work, and that many hypnotic techniques have everyday applications to teaching, public performance and inter-personal communications. Arnold had already performed a couple of mental effects before announcing that he would demonstrate how to hypnotize a person without saying a word. A young woman was asked to leave the room. Using only signs and gestures Arnold took off his watch, set it on the table and indicated that others should offer something from their person. One gave a finger ring, another a pen and a third a pocket-knife. These were mixed on the table and spread apart. With a wave the girl was brought in. Without making a sound, the Master walked around her, touched each of her shoulders, her forehead, and had her close her eyes. He stood behind her and again touched her shoulders. Then he touched her cheek-bones – once, twice, three times. Then her temples once, twice. From my view he now held her suspended from his extended finger-tips and lowered her back onto the floor – absolutely rigid! He walked around to the front and took her hand, helping her to her feet. He touched her knees and she widened her stance. He ran his hands down close to her arms and adjusted her hands until she relaxed to stand comfortably. Arnold waved his hand before her face and she opened her eyes, and following his gesture, looked over the audience. Then he closed her eyes with a slight movement of his fingers. He now went to the table, which was slightly behind her. Even if her eyes were opened – she could not see the objects. He picked them up and, using only gestures, had us decide the order for the identification. One by one he held the object out behind her head some four feet away. She raised her arm and slowly rotated back and forth to wind up pointing at the owner, then dropped her arm. When it came to Arnold’s watch she hesitated, then simply crossed her arms. Four silent, blind and completely accurate identifications! Arnold then placed his hand on her forehead and she laughed. Later I learned she completely recalled what she had done, but not how she had known where to point. She asked why no one had applauded. ...................................................... Method explained in the book -- but I will respond to PM's as well
"the more one pretends at magic, the more awe and wonder will be found in real life." Arnold Furst
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