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Ashton New user 85 Posts |
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On Feb 20, 2016, Zuke wrote: That's how I feel as well. What real advantage does this have over a CT, a standard billet p**k or a s***ch? Sure the method is different but because the performer has to go back and put something on top of the spectator's face down card, then take it away, I'm not really sure it's a better way to get the information than other classic ways I already know. |
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Ashton New user 85 Posts |
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On Feb 10, 2016, PHSIS wrote: I do not consider leaving out the part where the performer has to put something on top of the spectator's face down card, then take it away in order to know what is written an innocent subtlety. Leaving that part out completely changes the perception of the effect - to the person considering buying it. When I watched the demo video, I got the impression, right or wrong, that once the spectator wrote their information on the card, and placed the card face down, I would not even have to go near their card to know what they wrote. I understand the video did not say that, but that is the impression I had from watching the video. And that's clearly not the case. When a seller edits out pieces of a performance in a promotional video, it opens the door to misperception and misunderstanding in the mind of the person considering making a purchase. When I consider buying an effect, I want to see it performed exactly the way the spectator would see it. If a seller can't provide a video showing the full performance because doing do would expose the secret, then don't make a video at all. A detailed written description is better than an edited video that may create misperception and misunderstanding. |
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tmoca Inner circle 1113 Posts |
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On Feb 20, 2016, Ashton wrote: Plus 1 |
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saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10794 Posts |
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On Feb 20, 2016, JackMagic wrote: Who created the demo video? Was it Titanas?
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VanishingInc Veteran user 322 Posts |
I think It's important to mention that what I showed in the video was only one of multiple routines taught and that you can do all kinds of other things that don't require you to use the envelope at all. It is more of a "kit" with some really awesome thinking from our creative team. It also comes with a pad of something else that you can adapt to bills, cell phones card boxes etc too.
Which means that you don't always have to place the envelope on top. -Kyle
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saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10794 Posts |
STEAM is a utility tool/device for getting what you need.
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1KJ Inner circle Warning: We will run out of new tricks in 4385 Posts |
I'm not so worried about demo videos. No laypeople watch them. They are too busy trying to keep up with the Kardashians.
I have most every IMP device, and I would say that this is WAY powerful in the right setting. This is one of my top three favorites. I agree with saysold1 that a pad is powerful. I also really like The Blind Man's Wallet. I also like some very impromptu methods, like simply a stack of ungimmicked business cards and some sleight of hand. There are many ways of performing with this tool. I think one of the strongest routines is the one with money. You are not writing on the IMP device. KJ |
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Bondi New user Cornwall 52 Posts |
This is a really great purchase,you have everything you need,easy to do,some routines are better than others,this certainly gets your mind thinking of what can be done.I also love the money and red herring routine,excellent.
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magicbrady Regular user 133 Posts |
It sounds like the method is really cool. I get that. What I'm wondering... what can I do with this that I can't already do with Psypher or with The Informant? If I didn't already own them, this would be in my cart now. Just seems like it would be another vehicle to get me to the same place. Does it offer something different? Like is this used in a different setting or something?
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magic in mind Special user 851 Posts |
I'm going to ad my two pence worth.Steam has been underground for many years.It was hard to get hold of at one point.I managed to find a seller in uk full 52.It was unheard of by many till penn and teller then the Café buzzed about it.Alakazam put a product out that may or may have not been similar.I'm a bit sad that it's hit the major magic shops,as no doubt some 14 year old will show it off on utube.
Then all other methods whether electronic or parapads etc will be put down as steam.Steam is awesome unique and when you get it you'll come up with a zillion ways to use it.Some Café member put out 3 manuscripts on ways of using it.steam 2.0 offers nothing new apart from the blue is now white.But we already new ages ago what we needed to buy to make it less inspicuos.It's all about certain properties of certain materials.I love steam it's so different and when you do it it's like wow how on earth was that discovered.Best use of steam for me was doing a magic aka mathematical square finding out what you need and making the square.As your writing the numbers you say these are the most common thought of numbers but yours is... of course it's wrong but you then show all numbers add up to theirs.The old version had the spec staple their drawing etc in this improvised "envelope " but most of us made our own envelopes. With a bit of thinking it doesn't matter if it's put face up or down. I used it like this.....have number written down whilst you faced away.Sealed in envelope you took it and put it between both palms head still turned(as if your doing psychometry).Drop back onto table still not looking at it.You then bring both hands up to your head like your getting something and you are quite literally! ! Job done.Hands into pockets to get marker and your off.Hands were a little tacky but was my last effect so..What it isn't is a new sleight it's more like real magic still for me even after all the time I've had it. Please don't buy steam let's keep it underground. |
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magic in mind Special user 851 Posts |
In short you don't peek or rip or swap out anything.There's an envelope that's sealed you never look at but you can find out the contents.By in my case never looking at it but just holding it between my hands with head still turned.No you can't see through envelope or any slits it's sealed.Spectator can take envelope still sealed home.Again don't buy it you won't like it it's not for you.Stick with your centre tears
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Kaliix Inner circle Connecticut 1984 Posts |
Maybe it's just me, but I don't see how Steam is better than Psypher. Using Psypher, you can get the spectator to write down the information on a piece of paper and have them tear off the sheet. They can even look at the next sheet or two after the one they tear off theirs and see that there is no impression. The magician can then take the notepad back in the action of putting it away, quickly obtain the information needed. There is no reason to worry about ambient temperature or any such thing and there is no reason to cover the spectators paper with anything and then take it back. Both methods rely on a certain sharpie and enough ambient light to obtain the information. Psypher can be set up so that any information obtained can be erased, not that it really needs to be.
Again, just my humble opinion, your mileage may vary. Interested to hear your thoughts? Quote: On Feb 19, 2016, saysold1 wrote:
The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge.
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TuneHV Inner circle New York 2063 Posts |
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On Feb 20, 2016, Kaliix wrote: The main difference is with Psypher they are writing on top of something you retrieve. Laymen are aware of things like carbon paper so it's not hard to make that logical jump. Steam works "backwards", so the logical connection just isn't there and is far more deceptive in my opinion |
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saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10794 Posts |
I like psypher.
The imp with psypher can be kinda light at times. The imp with steam is like the difference between HD and regular tv. Steam is HD - and it beats psypher IMO for clarity. It's also hands off - you never touch what they write on. Ok I'm checking out.
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chrismatt Special user Why would you read any of my 978 Posts |
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On Feb 20, 2016, magic in mind wrote: I was that Café member and the year was 2010. The history concerning my discovery and use of the principle is described in detail in those manuscripts, which were sold to a limited number of mentalists with their promise not to discuss or review the contents therein. German mentalist Chester Sass and I corresponded that year after he received a copy of one of my three manuscripts. He seemed quite enthusiastic about it, even though he also had independently come up with the same underlying principle. The late Dick Christian also seemed quite enthusiastic when, years ago, I wrote to him about my Sub Rosa Book Test ideas. I have a note from him that reads, in part, “Meanwhile, yes, your description of how you use Sub Rosa...IS a very practical method that is unlikely to be detected. The fact that Sub Rosa obviates the need for any writing to be done using the book itself as the "desk" is beautiful and, as far as I am aware, something no one else has thought of.” I could go on and on, but let me say that I am surprised that more work has not been done to develop this beautiful principle. My manuscripts, detailing my work over the past ten years, went in many and varied directions. I am happy to say that, over the years, I've heard back from a few who actually read and applied the information I described. Several of those applications are marvelous! As a gift to those of you who know the underlying principle, let me describe a simple effect, derived from one of the applications described in my books: S writes down a number on a plain business card, turns it face down and covers it with a salt or pepper shaker. In one presentation, a little pepper is poured into the hand as the S concentrates on her number. Suddenly the pepper starts to "come alive" and forms the very number the S is thinking of! Of course, you never touch the card. Finally, thanks to those of you who've contacted me about the availability of my manuscripts. It's been six years now since they were published and they are now almost all gone. The "kit" versions contained some very useful material (for example, specially made index cards that worked beautifully with the principle--the marker writing did not bleed through like ordinary, crappy index cards) and loads of the other special material. Of course, rather than be a supplier of this easily obtainable material, I described in my books where anyone could purchase the stuff for cheap. Good luck! CM chrismattx@gmail.com
Details make perfection, but perfection is no detail.
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
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On Feb 21, 2016, chrismatt wrote: @ Chrismatt: Very nice routine. Thanks. With STEAM, your imagination will be the only limiting factor.
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Fire Starter Inner circle 4809 Posts |
Wow cool ideas there from Chris Matt,would of loved to of got my hands on a manuscript how did I miss this?.
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Magic McKing New user 69 Posts |
Just got mine. Brilliant! Love every bit of it. There's something missing from the ad though. But after you get it you would understand and I think it's the right thing to do.
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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
I can't wait.Mine should be here tomorrow.
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magic in mind Special user 851 Posts |
Yep you won't believe that I've had steam for over 5 years and yet mentalist are only just discovering it.I still don't see how a centre tear or imp device is better than steam.you could be in a diff room and have somone put a drawing in envelope.There's no pads to take back.You literally could hold envelope in hands just cover it for a sec with one hand or have it clipped to clipboard or clipped with giant bull dog clip and yet you get to know the contents.The spec can keep their envelope and nothing will reveal itself to them. Penn and teller couldn't figure steam out neither could I neither will your audience.As mentioned folk know about carbon paper but theres no way this can be attributed to this. Whatever you think steam is your wrong.Five years ago I thought it was sci fi stuff.To me it still is.I performed steam to a person who know just about every method out their.There best guess was maybe the ink of the marker had particles in it .Somehow I was able to read through the envelope like braille.
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