Written by Michael Weber
Work of Michael Weber
The use of hypnotic suggestion in mentalism can be one of the most powerful and magical aspects of our craft. However, we all share a common fear: “What if I attempt to use suggestion and it doesn’t work?”
Introducing Ascent, a method for revealing information that you have either peeked or forced. This technique incorporates a unique opportunity to apply genuine hypnotic suggestion, causing your participant’s arm to levitate as if being lifted by a bunch of helium balloons. The balloon lift is a classic in hypnosis and suggestibility testing, and in this practical reworking, even if the
Cartomancy is Jermay’s fiercely original solution to answering unwritten questions audience members simply think about.
“I just finished reading Cartomancy… it’s brilliant. The construction, the script, the thoughts hidden behind, the principles you’ve assembled… a lot of food for thought. Again: thank you!”
– Julien Losa
Armed with the cutting edge secrets contained in this book you will soon effortlessly answer unwritten questions in a staggering demonstration of fortune telling with playing cards. Your answers
The magician tries to read the minds of the audience several times and does in fact succeed BUT in the most absurd manner possible! In the end however, the magician removes a sealed prediction that proves he did in fact know exactly what the audience would say!
This is one of the most clean, direct, and easy ‘real time predictions’ you will ever perform. Perfect for the stand up or stage performer. A GREAT routine for comedy magicians looking for an impossible prediction or for more serious mentalists looking to add some comedy to their show without sacrificing an impossible effect!
From Darwin’s Introduction: “If I had to summarize the material in this book I would have to say that it is professional magic, it is strong magic…The term ‘audience-tested’ is often used, and sometimes abused, in the literature of magic. The effects in this book have been audience-tested, not over a period of weeks of months, but over years of constant use before paying audiences, the only way one can really come to know an effect.”
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