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ROBERT BLAKE Inner circle 1472 Posts |
Dear Richard, I am very fond of your work especially your ways of peeking a written word on a business card. besides the "centre tear" what are your favorates ways?
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Richard Osterlind V.I.P. 2213 Posts |
Robert,
You bring a smile to my face. Last weekend I was doing some close up work. The lady wrote a name on a piece of paper. There was a noise in the background and everyone looked. When they did, I opened the paper, peeked the word and closed it back up again! I don't have any revolutionary new methods which I haven't already demonstrated. My friend Richard Busch has a ton of them and there are already so many billet methods in the literature. I do use the Bergson peek that I demonstrated on ETTMM and an Al Mann method called the Mag-Eye move. But if you have a good method, you can use the same one over and over again. One of the topics in my new book concerns that topic. The general "rule" of magic is not to repeat the same effect using the same method. Well, if you can make contact, why not ask Bert Reese about that! If a method is really strong, you should be able to repeat it. Finally, sometimes I have the spectator write something down when I already have the info. For instance, let's say I use Larry's Flashback. I know the word, but still have them write it down. Then I take the paper, look away, hold it for a moment and hand it back. Then I reveal the word. This makes the other peeks less suspect and reinforces that I need to touch the paper for a second. Richard |
emesp82 New user 39 Posts |
Richard, what do you think about Acidus Novus by Millard Longman? I think it is the best peek of ever, it's uncanny...
Another thing...if you had to choose only one billet test to perform for the rest of your life, just one method, what would you choose? Thank YOU. Giacomo |
Richard Osterlind V.I.P. 2213 Posts |
Giacomo,
Millard and I are friends and I used Acidus Novus (with a slight variation) on Mind Mysteries. Millard is coming out with a new book and I gave him another variation for inclusion in that book. So, obviously, I think highly of the move and Millard's work. I still prefer my own PCT. I probably do that routine 50 times a night when I work. (That is really the truth) Richard |
emesp82 New user 39 Posts |
WOW, 50 times! What a great number! That's why you mastered it so well!
I know about the Millard's new upcoming book, I will contribute too (with much modesty). I hope you will read what I wrote Thanks for answering Giacomo De Carlo |
Richard Osterlind V.I.P. 2213 Posts |
Giacomo,
Great. I look forward to the book and your contribution! Richard |
ROBERT BLAKE Inner circle 1472 Posts |
Richard, thank you for your kind words.
I many peeking methods you have to take the paper and peek. what is your reason for taking the paper? and how do you disguise your moment of peeking, richard. thank you for making mentalisme look great. |
Richard Osterlind V.I.P. 2213 Posts |
Robert,
Although I don't talk about clairvoyance when I work, I IMPLY it. I say, "I just need to touch the paper for a second. OK. Let me rip it up." I just DO it without explaining. I really believe just doing stuff without going into why, is a neat thing and gives the audience something to ponder later. As for the moment of the peek, I most often say, "I don't want to touch the pad as you may think there is an impression on it." As I say this I point to the pad and bring up my hand with the torn pieces. Then I say, "Hold out your hand." As I approach their hand I bring the pieces up to my line of sight, make the peek and continue tearing. Then I place the pieces in their hand. The whole secret is bringing the pieces INTO your line of sight. I know this is a condensed version, but I think I explained the whole process on my videos. Hope that helps! Richard Richard |
Andy Charlton Veteran user Palma Nova Mallorca Spain 311 Posts |
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On 2005-07-11 11:44, Richard Osterlind wrote:......I still prefer my own PCT. Sorry but PCT? I'm guessing Perfect Centre Tear. Where is this available? Cheers Andy PS I use your BCS all the time. LOVE IT!
"Keep that smile on your face, that excitement in your eyes." - Don Driver
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Richard Osterlind V.I.P. 2213 Posts |
Sorry Andy, everyone is into initials these days!
It stands for my own "Perfected Center Tear" and is in a book available on our website at http://www.osterlindmysteries.com. Richard Sorry, Steve, for the plug! |
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