|
|
|
|||
| Go to page 1~2 [Next] | ||||||||||
TuneHV Inner circle New York 2205 Posts 
|
Travel Test has landed! A sleek, modern approach to the book test with an unforgettable twist! Your spectator thinks of a word from a magazine page, which you not only reveal, but then show they were influenced to choose that word the entire time! Unlike most bulky book tests, this slips into your pocket and delivers TWO impactful moments that leave audiences absolutely stunned!
Phase 1: You mention you're planning a trip across Europe as you bring out a slim wallet containing an article torn from a magazine and an accompanying gift card. The spectator browses the article and freely thinks of any challenging word. Using classic mentalism principles, you are able to reveal their thought of word with uncanny accuracy! Phase 2: Where most book tests end... Travel Test is just taking flight! As a jaw-dropping kicker, you prove their choice was not random and they were influenced to think of that very word... and the proof has been hiding in plain sight the entire time! It's a stunning display of influence, wrapped up in innocent and authentic props. No bulky books to carry around, no convoluted process - just compact, powerful mentalism that fits in your pocket and plays huge. Key Insights for Performers:
https://www.davidjonathanmagic.com/product-page/travel-test (ships from USA) https://mavresis.com/product/travel-test/ (ships from Europe) Happy to answer any questions you may have! |
|||||||||
Mr verbzy New user 14 Posts
|
Hi David, this looks like another great release. Congratulations!! In the add description it says every possible thought of word can be thought of. How many words exactly are there to choose from and how easy is it for the performer to remember them?
|
|||||||||
mentalist.aazan New user Kashmir 95 Posts
|
Looks very well thought out. Brilliant!
Author of Book of the year 2022, 'Mentalism Presentations'.
https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic-books/mentalism-presentations/ https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S33948 |
|||||||||
|
magicinsight Inner circle 4477 Posts
|
Quote:
On Nov 7, 2025, Mr verbzy wrote: In the description it states "nearly a dozen different words."
“Belief matters more than truth. Every moment, belief in imaginary things alters lives while truth sits unnoticed and waits.”
—Hakim, Loreweaver |
|||||||||
|
TuneHV Inner circle New York 2205 Posts
|
Quote:
On Nov 7, 2025, Mr verbzy wrote: Thanks! I did mention there are nearly a dozen words on the page that are in play for them to think of and each has their own reveal of proof of influence that hides in plain sight. We teach multiple handlings so you can use a crib as you are getting started as a safety net, but we also include a very cool online training tool to quiz you on the words. I have absolutely terrible memory myself and I was able to easily commit the words to memory in less than an hour. Since there are visual reveals for each word as the kicker, in an odd way that also becomes a visual reference in your mind to recall the word as you can see the reveal in your head (I hope that makes sense). You also don't need to remember where each of the kicker reveals are as we built a zero memorization system into the reveals that's really clever if I do say so and makes this a breeze to perform. Hope that helps! |
|||||||||
|
magicinsight Inner circle 4477 Posts
|
What you gain in portability and ease in carrying you lose in amount of possible selection of words in a regular book test.
“Belief matters more than truth. Every moment, belief in imaginary things alters lives while truth sits unnoticed and waits.”
—Hakim, Loreweaver |
|||||||||
|
Mr verbzy New user 14 Posts
|
Thank you David. Sorry I was reading the description on Mavresis website and must have missed that. Thank you for clarifying. This looks like something I am going to pick up.
|
|||||||||
|
TuneHV Inner circle New York 2205 Posts
|
Quote:
On Nov 7, 2025, magicinsight wrote: Correct, that is why we added the kicker reveal to prove they were influenced to pick that word despite the many other words they could have went for on the page. That aspect alone as a multiple out is very impressive in its own right, while also counteracting a more limited selection when compared to an entire book, and preserving the EDC nature. |
|||||||||
|
magicinsight Inner circle 4477 Posts
|
Quote:
On Nov 7, 2025, TuneHV wrote: Thank you for your added thoughts. I just ordered. Looking forward to using it. Thank you.
“Belief matters more than truth. Every moment, belief in imaginary things alters lives while truth sits unnoticed and waits.”
—Hakim, Loreweaver |
|||||||||
|
PatrickGregoire Inner circle 2740 Posts
|
A dozen words is enough on a magazine page if you then also prove influence. But for example, the qr code reveal is not influence - it's just a prediction. How many of the reveals are predictions and not influence? Unless it feels VERY clear that it was the only outcome (like Magnificent or Imperial), it starts to feel like what it is.
|
|||||||||
|
CrimeAnalyst Regular user Arkansas 117 Posts
|
Seeing JS/ChampionMagic perform in NYC always adds credibility for me. Looking forward to this one!
|
|||||||||
|
Magic KL Inner circle 2775 Posts
|
Looks like another winner!
|
|||||||||
|
TuneHV Inner circle New York 2205 Posts
|
Quote:
On Nov 7, 2025, PatrickGregoire wrote: Your script and patter change slightly depending on the reveal, but there are tons of subtleties we teach in the presentation that reinforce the outcome. For example, we always flash the back of the magazine page first intentionally as a callback for Magnificent, we point to the text while moving our finger up and down along Imperial in case that hits, when we reference the gift card at the beginning we are pointing directly at 8 reveals... with callbacks that further cement each one. There was a lot of work and attention to detail that went into the design of the props and presentation. As with all mentalism, its the subtleties that sell it and there are loads we built into the routine. Hope that helps. |
|||||||||
|
PatrickGregoire Inner circle 2740 Posts
|
Yes, those two examples are great, which is why I mentioned them. But there is a reveal where they scan a qr code and it's basically a prediction and not influence. Correct?
|
|||||||||
|
TuneHV Inner circle New York 2205 Posts
|
Quote:
On Nov 7, 2025, PatrickGregoire wrote: In fairness, I mentioned more than 2 examples as the gift card is more than what it seems on the surface with 8 reveals and is directly referenced from the start and has a great callback for the reveal. For the QR code, you can reveal it however you like - whether its an insane coincidence or that I tried to influence you to choose a specific word as this travel agency's latest campaign was focused around one word... scan the QR to find out. |
|||||||||
|
leipzisch Inner circle 1364 Posts
|
Hmmm...
When you're dealing with that many outs, I'd be concerned that the audience will want to look at the magazine more closely after the influence kicker, and the sharper ones might ask 'what if I chose a different word?' It seems to be that you'll want to whip the sheet away from the volunteers as soon as this routine is over. |
|||||||||
|
TuneHV Inner circle New York 2205 Posts
|
Quote:
On Nov 7, 2025, leipzisch wrote: I would not have any issue with leaving the magazine page in their hands or on the table right after the reveal - its not a concern. |
|||||||||
|
Deckhead Regular user 165 Posts
|
This affect is incredible I just normally don’t like things that take up a lot of space unless it’s just over the top powerful. Travel test though is compact and something that is easily recognizable at least in the states. I’m not sure about other places in the world. I try to avoid Tricks or anything feels forced or phony. And I really think the way these two implemented the reveals is clever.
It’s just one of those effects where you don’t have to think too much. Which allows me to do what I love most and that is the interaction with the spectator. -Chris James Alakazam USA |
|||||||||
|
joogy Regular user 186 Posts
|
Hola all,
I just saw a few live performances on YouTube and the magician asks for the first letter of the word the spectator is thinking of. Do you always have to do this, as then from my perspective of being more a layperson than magician; I would automatically assume the magician has memorised a certain number of words? For example, if the thought of word is, 'Magnificent ' and that is the only long word beginning with 'M', then it becomes obvious how the trick is performed. Even if there is more than one word beginning with 'M', and you have to fish for the second letter, the method is still obvious. I hope I am wrong. This seems very similar to Michael Murray's Show Reel, which incidentally is absolutely brilliant. Joogy |
|||||||||
|
TuneHV Inner circle New York 2205 Posts
|
Quote:
On Nov 10, 2025, joogy wrote: It uses the long word principle, so in some of the handlings obtaining the first letter is required. However, we never straight up ask them for the letter - we teach multiple ways to obtain this that are disguised and also include tons of subtleties that cover this, some of which I personally have not seen done before. There are also 3 different progressive anagrams included if you prefer that route. You can see in all the live performances that this first phase gets a very strong reaction so none of them perceived or assumed this. Even if the spectator were to begin to pick up that scent, the second kicker phase knocks them off their feet and negates this. The kicker is strong enough to be its own effect - but when paired together with the complete routine, the extra layers become quite deceptive for any layperson to unravel and that's why it gets the reactions it does. |
|||||||||
| The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » Latest and Greatest? » » Travel Test by David Jonathan & Nikolas Mavresis (EDC Book Test with a kicker!) (10 Likes) | ||||||||||
| Go to page 1~2 [Next] | ||||||||||
Posted: Nov 7, 2025 04:32 pm 
X
| [ Top of Page ] |
|
All content & postings Copyright © 2001-2025 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.04 seconds requiring 5 database queries. |
|
The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic. > Privacy Statement < 
|