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Peter Morrissey Regular user 111 Posts |
I always found this the one draw back on this method as opposed to say, a b#@@&t SW&£#h.
Anyone got a good reason they give for doing it? Why write it down to seconds later...you know what. The "oh you hand wrote it? No I said print" seems not great to me |
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Michael Zarek Special user Sweden 923 Posts |
I don't usually use it but this justification always worked for me:
(Roughy write up) Hmm, it seems hard for you to focus on this as a written word, I'm not getting anything. Here, write this down and stare at the writing for 3-4 seconds. Now look at me... Perfect, it's much clearer now. We don't need this now
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Last Laugh Inner circle Grass Valley, California 3498 Posts |
The original 'Name and Place' by Bruce Bernstein is among the best motivations I've heard.
Also, if it's done in the context of a ritual of some kind (we need to tear this up and burn it), it can definitely make sense, though that doesn't work for everyone's character obviously. Another good one is to have the thought shown to another person - "Okay now that you've seen it also, let's destroy it so there's absolutely no way for me to see it". Having said that. I very rarely use a CT in my work. Even if I need to tear something, I'd probably go for the classic or a sW1764 and delayed r3@6. As cool as the instant ones are in theory, I've had too many instances of terrible, or tiny, or not in the correct area writing. I do think it's a good thing to have in your arsenal however. You can do it with nearly any kind of random paper.
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Waters. Special user 703 Posts |
Research the work of Iain Dunford and Dave Moses. They have the best motivation on the planet.
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Stunninger Inner circle 2819 Posts |
There are some some excellent motivations for a CT and I agree you will find them in the sources suggested above, as well as others such as the work of Richard Osterlind and Bill Cushman.
That said, for several years I worked with a number of CTs. I would be initially enthusiastic about each, then stop using it for one reason or another and move on to another. The main problems for me were trying to decipher small or illegible handwriting with what usually amounts to a very brief time to read what's been written, and also getting called out a number of times when getting the read. Just my opinion, but I don't think CTs are as deceptive as some think. Eventually I gave up CTs and started using full p@@ks instead. |
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Jamie D Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2292 Posts |
I too prefer p**ks over a tear as I find it to be more natural for me. When I did use a tear, my motivation was along the lines that when you write something down, it helps you visualize what your focusing on or something like thst. I can’t remember the exact patter. When I use a p**k, I usually don’t have any motivation I just have them do it and that’s it. The rest is all incorporated within the actual presentation and just makes sense. I also feel part of it is confidence. Whatever I’m getting them to write something down for any type of p**k, and extremely confident about it and never think anything of it. Where is with a CT, I feel like I would sometimes lack that confidence which is huge.
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Philemon Vanderbeck Inner circle Seattle, WA 4694 Posts |
Have an assistant instruct the participant to write down their thoughts. When you come into the room, say that you didn't need anything written down and tear the paper up.
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innercirclewannabe Inner circle Ireland 1597 Posts |
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On Sep 8, 2018, Philemon Vanderbeck wrote: Nice ruse, taken directly from Dunninger, I believe. ☺ Richard Osterlind has written and spoken extensively about this - to summerise his sage advice, just tell your volunteer 'that's how it is.' As a footnote from me, if you don't feel comfortable saying this, then don't do a CT. Simple.
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12945 Posts |
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On Sep 8, 2018, innercirclewannabe wrote: so if you don't want to say that particular line don't do a CT? sounds kinda limited. |
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innercirclewannabe Inner circle Ireland 1597 Posts |
What’s ‘limited’, IMO is looking for justification for any effect you perform. How about just performing and letting your persona carry you through? Nothing ‘limited’ about that.
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Philemon Vanderbeck Inner circle Seattle, WA 4694 Posts |
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On Sep 8, 2018, innercirclewannabe wrote: Thanks! I couldn't remember where it was from. (And I was too lazy to look it up.)
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Peter Morrissey Regular user 111 Posts |
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On Sep 8, 2018, Waters. wrote: Thanks waters! I'll do that! Sounds interesting |
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Peter Morrissey Regular user 111 Posts |
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On Sep 8, 2018, Stunninger wrote: I lean towards p@@ks too. I guess we all do. It's good to know a few roads to the same destination to throw people off the scent. Thanks All for the feed back, I appreciate it and the bits that say don't justify it. In many ways I ask for my performers self. I need to justify it to my self in a clear way so my performance of it is solid and clear to the people watching. |
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dmoses Inner circle 2261 Posts |
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On Sep 8, 2018, Waters. wrote: Ahem.... why thank you Sean, but then again, you’ve always had great taste! D
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Peter Morrissey Regular user 111 Posts |
Ah Dave! How cool. Is there a work in particular Sean is talking of?
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Senor Fabuloso Inner circle 1243 Posts |
2 Things and I'm not sure they matter much?
1. Is if your going to t**r it up you don't need to b**n it. It's kind of redundant. 2. If you t**r it up to put it into something baring you from "touching it" the procedure is logical. I'm thinking Docc Hilford on his Psychic Pitch Act videos.
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ddyment Inner circle Gibsons, BC, Canada 2499 Posts |
A pair of observations ...
1) There are few things more extensively discussed on the Café than motivations for CTs. At least one entire book exists on the subject. There are many, many possible approaches, and it takes little effort to research same. For the record, I think that everything a mentalist does needs strong motivation, but I also think that, in the vast majority of instances, that motivation should be self-evident. That is, you shouldn't be explicitly explaining something ("I'm asking you to write this down because ..."). Ideally, it should be inherently obvious to participants why you are doing what you are doing. Remember that a CT is simply a technique: it is not an effect. It is not even a plot. Generally, it's not a particularly good idea to be constructing a performance piece primarily on the basis of a technique that you find intriguing. It betrays a weak understanding of the art of performance. 2) A CT is a particular technique for executing a p**k. Comments like "I prefer a peek to a CT" are misinformed (unless they have tried to use a CT without a p**k, in which case their preference is understandable). You can certainly do a p**k without a CT. Or a p**k without folding the billet, or a p**k without touching the billet, or even a p**k without anything being written down. A CT, however, is definitely a p**k technique.
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Mindpro Eternal Order 10587 Posts |
Very nice!
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bevbevvybev Inner circle UK 2672 Posts |
I really hate this piece of paper. Before I tear it up in anger, write a really angry word on it.
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts |
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On Sep 8, 2018, dmoses wrote: I agree. We have some very strong motivations and presentations. Logical and adaptable too.
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