I use the following a great deal when introducing any spiritual effects and remark that it is a little effort to get my mental faculties collected so as to continue.
You must have at least two people sitting and on table you have a deck of cards and three
envelopes that nest, the inner one being large enough to hold a card. Pick up deck and shuffling you say you want person to select a card a little differently than usual and she is to take out a bunch of six or seven cards from deck. You place deck on table and turn back while she picks out any of those in her hand and seals inside of the three envelopes.
While she is doing this you take a bunch of cards and fanning them face towards another sitter have her mentally select one of them and then you mix cards and lay face up on table and taking her hand in yours pass it over the cards and stop on her card. Now asking person for the envelope it is placed on your left palm and with due meditation you get a picture of the card and name it.
All pure bunk and a little showmanship. The deck is in the Si Stebbins order to begin with and is false shuffled and cut. The first person takes out a bunch and deck is laid aside. She takes one out of this bunch somewhere among them so it is impossible to tell and of course this makes a break in the system of what cards she is holding.
While she is sealing up the card you pick up the bunch and fanning face up to another party for above reason you have ample time to note what card is missing and so there you are. The effect with the second person can be what you choose as long as you have a good excuse to fan out the cards. I do the above and rely on finding the right one by the old muscle reading principle, or you could take a chance by leaving one in the fan a little more prominently displayed and by showing them hurriedly the chances are that that will be the one mentally selected. At any rate even if a failure is made here it is offset by the reading of the card in envelope and as the effect is made to get your mind into condition for mental work, nothing is thought of this one fail.
(Annemann - Buried Treasure)
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Moving Tan Line
-Effect-
A tan line of a ring around your finger jumps from one finger to another, and is removed and put back on a different part of your body.
-Preparation-
To prepare for this effect, you need some baby powder, scissors, a band aid, and a sunny day. With the scissors, cut the band aid so it is about as long as the width of one of your fingers, and about a quarter of an inch wide. Stick it to whatever part of your body you want the tan line to appear. Now, go out in the sun for a few minutes. You just want to stay out long enough for the line to appear, be careful not to get a sunburn. Make sure that the place you choose to have the tan line appear will be a naturally concealed area, such as under your shirt. Now what you’re going to do is pour a small amount of baby powder onto the middle finger of your right hand, where you would wear a ring. Rub it into the shape of a ring as best as you can, and then lick one of the fingers on your left hand, and allow the moisture to shape the powder into a ring, by shaping the edges, and removing any excess powder. Presentation- Casually point out to your audience that, where you used to wear a ring all the time, you have an embarrassing tan line. Don’t draw too much attention though, as it would look unnatural, and would draw suspicion. Then, to create the first illusion, of the ring jumping to the first finger, and then back again, you’re going to perform the old “flyaway birdie move”. If you’re not familiar with it, all you do is extend your first two fingers, quickly bring your hand up, and as you’re bringing it down again, keep your middle finger extended, but bring in your first finger, and extend your ring finger. Hold this position for just a second or two, and then reverse the actions, making it appear as if the tan jumped from your middle finger, to the first, and back again. Now, for the second part of the illusion. With your left hand, reach over, and just like you’re taking off a real ring, take off the tan line. All you do is secretly rub the powder off as you pretend to remove the ring. A great convincer is to hold your hand exactly as you would if you were holding onto a real ring. Now, reach under your shirt (or wherever you put the tan line), and begin rubbing. After a few seconds, lift your shirt and show them that you have moved the tan line. Allow them to examine it, and to see that it is real and can’t be removed.
A tan line of a ring around your finger jumps from one finger to another, and is removed and put back on a different part of your body.
-Preparation-
To prepare for this effect, you need some baby powder, scissors, a band aid, and a sunny day. With the scissors, cut the band aid so it is about as long as the width of one of your fingers, and about a quarter of an inch wide. Stick it to whatever part of your body you want the tan line to appear. Now, go out in the sun for a few minutes. You just want to stay out long enough for the line to appear, be careful not to get a sunburn. Make sure that the place you choose to have the tan line appear will be a naturally concealed area, such as under your shirt. Now what you’re going to do is pour a small amount of baby powder onto the middle finger of your right hand, where you would wear a ring. Rub it into the shape of a ring as best as you can, and then lick one of the fingers on your left hand, and allow the moisture to shape the powder into a ring, by shaping the edges, and removing any excess powder. Presentation- Casually point out to your audience that, where you used to wear a ring all the time, you have an embarrassing tan line. Don’t draw too much attention though, as it would look unnatural, and would draw suspicion. Then, to create the first illusion, of the ring jumping to the first finger, and then back again, you’re going to perform the old “flyaway birdie move”. If you’re not familiar with it, all you do is extend your first two fingers, quickly bring your hand up, and as you’re bringing it down again, keep your middle finger extended, but bring in your first finger, and extend your ring finger. Hold this position for just a second or two, and then reverse the actions, making it appear as if the tan jumped from your middle finger, to the first, and back again. Now, for the second part of the illusion. With your left hand, reach over, and just like you’re taking off a real ring, take off the tan line. All you do is secretly rub the powder off as you pretend to remove the ring. A great convincer is to hold your hand exactly as you would if you were holding onto a real ring. Now, reach under your shirt (or wherever you put the tan line), and begin rubbing. After a few seconds, lift your shirt and show them that you have moved the tan line. Allow them to examine it, and to see that it is real and can’t be removed.
Haunted Cell Phone
The Effect:
You Borrow A Spectator’s Cell Phone (Or Camera) And Take A Picture. As They Examine The Picture, They Notice A Spooky Image Lurking In The Ackground!!! (Works With Any Image You Want To Appear, Or Even With A Video Instead Of A Picture).
The Method:
This Effect Is Accomplished Through The Aid Of A Special Gimmick That You Are Going To Make. The Gimmick Consists Of A Clear, Long Strip Of Plastic That You Are Going To Palm In Your Hand. On The Tip Of The Outermost End Of The Plastic, You Are Going To Draw Whatever Picture You Want To Appear On Their Phone In A Black Permanent Marker. As You Borrow Their Cell Phone, You Secretly Slide The Plastic In Front Of The Camera Lens. Then, When You Take A Picture, The Secret Image Will Appear On The Screen Like It Was Right There In The Room! Making The Gimmick Making The Gimmick Is A Fairly Simple Process. First, You Need To Get A Straight, Clear Piece Of Plastic. What I Do, Is I Go To The School Supplies Section Of Any Store, And Look Through Their Folders. Inevitably, You Will Find A Perfectly Clear, Plastic Folder. It Shouldn’t Cost More Than Fifty Cents Or So. Then, You’re Going To Take Some Scissors, And Cut Out A Piece In The Shape Of A Rectange, With The Two Short Ends Each Being About Half An Inch To An Inch Long, And The Two Long Ends Being About Three Or Three And A Half Inches Long. Now, You’re Going To Take Your Black Permanent Marker (Any Color Works, I Just Prefer Black), And About An Eighth Of An Inch From The Top Of The Plastic, You’re Going To Draw Whatever Image You Want To Appear On Their Phone. Let It Dry, And Your Gimmick Is Ready To Go!
Presentation :
To Actually Perform This Effect, All You’re Going To Do Is Have The Secret Gimmick Palmed In Your Right Hand (If You’re Right Handed) With The Image Towards Your Fingers. Ask To Borrow Someone’s Phone, And As You’re Taking It From Them, Take It With Your Right Hand, Secretly Placing The Gimmick Directly Behind The Phone. Now, Transfer The Phone To The Left Hand, Maintaining The Placement Of The Gimmick By Pinching It To The Phone As You Change Hands. Now, As You’re Examining Their Phone And Trying To Find Out How To Work It, Secretly Adjust The Gimmick If Necessary So That The Image Is Directly In Front Of The Camera Lens. Now All You Have To Do Is Take A Picture! After You Take A Picture, Hand Them Back Their Phone, Retaining The Gimmick In The Palmed Position. You Don’t Have To Worry About Anyone Seeing The Gimmick, Since It’s Clear. As They’re Looking At The Image On Their Phone, Slip The Plastic Into One Of Your Pockets, And End Clean!
Ideas And Tips :
*I Always Present This Effect In A Very Serious, Somber Way. *Before Snapping The Picture, Tell Them That You Sense A Presense In The Room. *You Aren’t Limited To Ghastly, Spooky Images…You Could Use This Technique To Reveal A Selected Card, Or Anything Else You Want…The Possiblities Are Endless!!!
You Borrow A Spectator’s Cell Phone (Or Camera) And Take A Picture. As They Examine The Picture, They Notice A Spooky Image Lurking In The Ackground!!! (Works With Any Image You Want To Appear, Or Even With A Video Instead Of A Picture).
The Method:
This Effect Is Accomplished Through The Aid Of A Special Gimmick That You Are Going To Make. The Gimmick Consists Of A Clear, Long Strip Of Plastic That You Are Going To Palm In Your Hand. On The Tip Of The Outermost End Of The Plastic, You Are Going To Draw Whatever Picture You Want To Appear On Their Phone In A Black Permanent Marker. As You Borrow Their Cell Phone, You Secretly Slide The Plastic In Front Of The Camera Lens. Then, When You Take A Picture, The Secret Image Will Appear On The Screen Like It Was Right There In The Room! Making The Gimmick Making The Gimmick Is A Fairly Simple Process. First, You Need To Get A Straight, Clear Piece Of Plastic. What I Do, Is I Go To The School Supplies Section Of Any Store, And Look Through Their Folders. Inevitably, You Will Find A Perfectly Clear, Plastic Folder. It Shouldn’t Cost More Than Fifty Cents Or So. Then, You’re Going To Take Some Scissors, And Cut Out A Piece In The Shape Of A Rectange, With The Two Short Ends Each Being About Half An Inch To An Inch Long, And The Two Long Ends Being About Three Or Three And A Half Inches Long. Now, You’re Going To Take Your Black Permanent Marker (Any Color Works, I Just Prefer Black), And About An Eighth Of An Inch From The Top Of The Plastic, You’re Going To Draw Whatever Image You Want To Appear On Their Phone. Let It Dry, And Your Gimmick Is Ready To Go!
Presentation :
To Actually Perform This Effect, All You’re Going To Do Is Have The Secret Gimmick Palmed In Your Right Hand (If You’re Right Handed) With The Image Towards Your Fingers. Ask To Borrow Someone’s Phone, And As You’re Taking It From Them, Take It With Your Right Hand, Secretly Placing The Gimmick Directly Behind The Phone. Now, Transfer The Phone To The Left Hand, Maintaining The Placement Of The Gimmick By Pinching It To The Phone As You Change Hands. Now, As You’re Examining Their Phone And Trying To Find Out How To Work It, Secretly Adjust The Gimmick If Necessary So That The Image Is Directly In Front Of The Camera Lens. Now All You Have To Do Is Take A Picture! After You Take A Picture, Hand Them Back Their Phone, Retaining The Gimmick In The Palmed Position. You Don’t Have To Worry About Anyone Seeing The Gimmick, Since It’s Clear. As They’re Looking At The Image On Their Phone, Slip The Plastic Into One Of Your Pockets, And End Clean!
Ideas And Tips :
*I Always Present This Effect In A Very Serious, Somber Way. *Before Snapping The Picture, Tell Them That You Sense A Presense In The Room. *You Aren’t Limited To Ghastly, Spooky Images…You Could Use This Technique To Reveal A Selected Card, Or Anything Else You Want…The Possiblities Are Endless!!!
Arm Through Body
- Effect -
the magician shoves his arm through the stomach of a spectator.
- Presentation -
Find an assistant, or even a random spectator, who is wearing a button up shirt. Have them unbutton the second button from the bottom, and untuck the back of their shirt. Walk behind your assistant, and stand with the middle of your right shoulder directly above the middle of their left shoulder. Bend down so you and your assistant are the same height, look directly at the audience, who should be positioned in front of you, for the misdirection for the next move. Push their torso forward slightly so they are leaning forward, slip your right hand into the back of their shirt, wrap your arm around their body, keeping it as close to them as possible, and in a quick, sudden move, shove your hand through the open button on their shirt. If you spread your fingers open at this point, it will give a much wider appearance, and a better illusion. Pause for a few seconds, and then, in an equally fast and abrupt motion, jerk your arm back out of their shirt, making it look like you just yanked it out of their stomach.
the magician shoves his arm through the stomach of a spectator.
- Presentation -
Find an assistant, or even a random spectator, who is wearing a button up shirt. Have them unbutton the second button from the bottom, and untuck the back of their shirt. Walk behind your assistant, and stand with the middle of your right shoulder directly above the middle of their left shoulder. Bend down so you and your assistant are the same height, look directly at the audience, who should be positioned in front of you, for the misdirection for the next move. Push their torso forward slightly so they are leaning forward, slip your right hand into the back of their shirt, wrap your arm around their body, keeping it as close to them as possible, and in a quick, sudden move, shove your hand through the open button on their shirt. If you spread your fingers open at this point, it will give a much wider appearance, and a better illusion. Pause for a few seconds, and then, in an equally fast and abrupt motion, jerk your arm back out of their shirt, making it look like you just yanked it out of their stomach.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
String From Neck
Effect - The magician swallows a length of thread, and then pulls it straight out of a hole in his neck!
Preparation - First, you need to get a spool of thread. Any color will work, but the more visible it is against your skin, the better, so, when I perform this effect, I usually choose black. Break off a length of thread, about 3 feet long. Now, you’re going to coat the area of you neck just below your adam’s apple (if you’re a guy), in an area about 3 inches tall, and 2 inches wide, with a thin layer of rubber cement. Make sure it’s rubber cement, and not some other kind of cement…trust me. Let the rubber cement dry, which won’t take long, and then carefully lay the thread down the middle of the cement, grab a piece of skin on each side of it, and pinch them together. The rubber cement will cause the two pieces of skin on either side of the thread to stick together, locking the thread in your neck. Now, pull down on the thread, until about only a quarter of an inch is sticking out of the top of the hole. Tuck the rest of the thread into your shirt.
Presentation- Your audience should be positioned in front of you, about 5 or 6 feet or more away. Stand with your head tilted down slightly, to hide the “scar”. Bring out the thread, and very openly, measure out a piece about 3 feet long, and break it off. Place the thread into your mouth, and start sucking it up like spaghetti. Once it is all in your mouth, work it into a little ball, and stick it into the area of your mouth between your gum and your cheek. Pretend to swallow it. Don’t really swallow the thread! Now, pause for a moment, and pretend to be concentrating. Show your hand to be empty, and then reach up, and pull straight up (up, not out) on the thread until it comes out about an inch or two, and then let go. They will see the thread and start to freak out. Reach back up, and this time, begin pulling straight out from yourself. Make the removal of the thread seem like a long, painful procedure. The longer it takes you to remove the thread, the better. As soon as you’ve pulled out all the thread, look straight up into the air and, under the guise of checking your neck for wounds, pull apart the skin, and rub off the rubber cement.
Preparation - First, you need to get a spool of thread. Any color will work, but the more visible it is against your skin, the better, so, when I perform this effect, I usually choose black. Break off a length of thread, about 3 feet long. Now, you’re going to coat the area of you neck just below your adam’s apple (if you’re a guy), in an area about 3 inches tall, and 2 inches wide, with a thin layer of rubber cement. Make sure it’s rubber cement, and not some other kind of cement…trust me. Let the rubber cement dry, which won’t take long, and then carefully lay the thread down the middle of the cement, grab a piece of skin on each side of it, and pinch them together. The rubber cement will cause the two pieces of skin on either side of the thread to stick together, locking the thread in your neck. Now, pull down on the thread, until about only a quarter of an inch is sticking out of the top of the hole. Tuck the rest of the thread into your shirt.
Presentation- Your audience should be positioned in front of you, about 5 or 6 feet or more away. Stand with your head tilted down slightly, to hide the “scar”. Bring out the thread, and very openly, measure out a piece about 3 feet long, and break it off. Place the thread into your mouth, and start sucking it up like spaghetti. Once it is all in your mouth, work it into a little ball, and stick it into the area of your mouth between your gum and your cheek. Pretend to swallow it. Don’t really swallow the thread! Now, pause for a moment, and pretend to be concentrating. Show your hand to be empty, and then reach up, and pull straight up (up, not out) on the thread until it comes out about an inch or two, and then let go. They will see the thread and start to freak out. Reach back up, and this time, begin pulling straight out from yourself. Make the removal of the thread seem like a long, painful procedure. The longer it takes you to remove the thread, the better. As soon as you’ve pulled out all the thread, look straight up into the air and, under the guise of checking your neck for wounds, pull apart the skin, and rub off the rubber cement.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Tooth from Mouth
Effect- The magician reaches into a “spectator’s” mouth, pulls out their tooth, sticks it in his own mouth, chews it, and spits it back into the spectators mouth, where it reappears in a flash.
Preparation- You need to have a willing assistant who will play the part of a random spectator, a fake tooth, a piece of white hard candy, and some black lipstick. First, color in one of your assistant’s front teeth with the lipstick so it looks like the tooth is missing. Then, take the hard candy, still in its wrapper, and tap it with something hard until it cracks into several pieces. Open the candy, find the most “tooth like” piece, and put it in your mouth. Now, all you need is a fake tooth (or, if you have access to a real one, go with that) to palm in your right hand, and you’re ready to go. You can find fake teeth from any novelty shop, or in many stores around Halloween. You can even substitute a completely white, press on finger nail if you’re desperate.
Presentation- Approach your assistant, and pretend that they are a random spectator. With the fake tooth palmed in the right fingers, quickly reach up, and pretend to remove the spectator’s tooth. This should be done quickly, and without explanation. Briefly show the tooth, and “hole” in the “spectator’s” mouth, and then pop it in your own mouth. Now, with your tongue, place the fake tooth in the area between your cheek and your gum, so you can keep it hidden. Crunch down on the hard candy a few times, being careful not to break your teeth, and then suddenly blow in the spectator’s face. As you do this, your spectator should reach up with their tongue, and rub off the lipstick. Timed perfectly, it will seem like you just blew the tooth back into their mouth. The key to selling this effect are that the audience believes your assistant is just a spectator, and acting, both on your part, as well on that of your assistant’s.
Preparation- You need to have a willing assistant who will play the part of a random spectator, a fake tooth, a piece of white hard candy, and some black lipstick. First, color in one of your assistant’s front teeth with the lipstick so it looks like the tooth is missing. Then, take the hard candy, still in its wrapper, and tap it with something hard until it cracks into several pieces. Open the candy, find the most “tooth like” piece, and put it in your mouth. Now, all you need is a fake tooth (or, if you have access to a real one, go with that) to palm in your right hand, and you’re ready to go. You can find fake teeth from any novelty shop, or in many stores around Halloween. You can even substitute a completely white, press on finger nail if you’re desperate.
Presentation- Approach your assistant, and pretend that they are a random spectator. With the fake tooth palmed in the right fingers, quickly reach up, and pretend to remove the spectator’s tooth. This should be done quickly, and without explanation. Briefly show the tooth, and “hole” in the “spectator’s” mouth, and then pop it in your own mouth. Now, with your tongue, place the fake tooth in the area between your cheek and your gum, so you can keep it hidden. Crunch down on the hard candy a few times, being careful not to break your teeth, and then suddenly blow in the spectator’s face. As you do this, your spectator should reach up with their tongue, and rub off the lipstick. Timed perfectly, it will seem like you just blew the tooth back into their mouth. The key to selling this effect are that the audience believes your assistant is just a spectator, and acting, both on your part, as well on that of your assistant’s.
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