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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
I generally agree, Dr. Spektor. But high tech devices like smart phones, tablets, etc. are inherently suspicious. Wallets, pent, watches and paperclips are not. The only way the latter attract attention is if the performer gives them too much attention himself. There is nothing about them, though, that would cause a spectator to immediately suspect the use of an app.
But, once again, I never said that apps cannot be entertaining and deceptive. However, they are far more effective if used covertly or in such a manner as to discconnect tech as a possible solution. I'm afraid there are a lot of would-be mentalists out there these days who attempt to use NOTHING BUT high tech and self-working effects straight out of the box. The results are generally not what they expect. "Show me the trick where you predicted different things I was going to say." "I can't, My phone is charging." "Well can't you just write the prediction down? Here's a pen and paper." "Sorry, I don't know that trick." "Ah, so it's all in the phone then. That's what I thought." |
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Dr Spektor Eternal Order Carcanis 10781 Posts |
Well, I'd say the person who says "I can't my phone is charging" needs to really be mentored or removed from the mystery art community....
He/she should say "sure" and use method B C or E or Z.... It is my humble opinion you should have at least 2-3 methods for an EFFECT - one always being low tech - as a fallback - hence why I love NW and PW and psych forces... but high tech.... it depends on the premise. Oh, and if the magi said "I don't know that trick" well, I would assume he was doing tricks versus trying to reality/illusion blend. Again - to the drawing board or to the phantom zone with he or she. When someone says "show me the trick..." I'd usually get into a discussion of perception/reality and meaning. Besides - I don't want to encourage anyone I perform on command in a frame of meaning not of my choosing! One powerful effect I use that is tech is MagicWebFx - its just something I added in since it just adds a reason to get people to go to a webpage of mine - at the top of the page is a hypnotic eye.... my premise is they stare at it and let it influence their choice of a card.... then they scroll down the page and yep, it is their card. I put the premise that the animated image is giving some form of subliminal messages vs. a prediction - freaks people out. And then while there, they see my media reels and demos So, again - its all in the premise and presentation. A lousy one and it does indeed become a tech trick!
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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Steven Conner Inner circle 2720 Posts |
Well, Amen!!
"The New York Papers," Mark Twain once said,"have long known that no large question is ever really settled until I have been consulted; it is the way they feel about it, and they show it by always sending to me when they get uneasy. "
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Dr. Spektor-
When I wrote that little dialogue I was trying to capture the way in which many have succeeded in trivializing mentalism. The sad part is that there actually are guys who perform just like that. If they call themselves mentalists, they are guilty of false advertising. If they call themselves "magicians," they are also guilty, for they are neither. They are simply folks demonstrating "something cool" that they bought in a store or over the Internet. The last line of the dialogue, though, conveys a very simple fact that is often overlooked- the average audience member is not stupid. |
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Dr Spektor Eternal Order Carcanis 10781 Posts |
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On Jun 8, 2015, mastermindreader wrote: I've seen those who you refer to i.e. "for my next trick of mentalism, pick a card any card" and proceed to the 21 card trick without even a script (note: Steve Minch and others have shown even the 21 card effect can be amazing if scripted well).... But, my point was - have multiple methods so the smart spectator is confounded when you do the same effect with a different method....
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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Sreidy Regular user Australia 136 Posts |
Are there any updates for this with the latest iPhone 6
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Sreidy Regular user Australia 136 Posts |
Anyone?
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Myke Phillips Inner circle Myke Phillips 1213 Posts |
Sreidy, AUGURE was updated on the 30th September and works great on all iPhones. The image quality is so much better than before and the confederate mode works perfectly.
Myke X |
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TheDirectionalist Special user I predict that I will have this many posts when you read this: 930 Posts |
Any update on IUYM?.. Tried asking on Facebook but with no reply..
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Myke Phillips Inner circle Myke Phillips 1213 Posts |
We are hoping to get that sorted this month, it's our top priority at the moment.
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TheDirectionalist Special user I predict that I will have this many posts when you read this: 930 Posts |
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On Nov 4, 2016, Myke Phillips wrote: Thank you Myke, that's wonderful to hear. Didn't mean to derail this thread, both are excellent apps. |
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Sreidy Regular user Australia 136 Posts |
Thanks Myke.
I've sent you a PM. |
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ursmagicbalu Inner circle India 1076 Posts |
Android ???
“It’s not what you do that matters, or even how you do it;
it’s what the spectators perceive you as doing that matters. That’s the MAGIC they’ll remember.” |
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Kyle Elder Regular user Fresno, California 119 Posts |
I just got this app today. I have yet to get the confederate node to work for me. Also it looks off on my Iphonex. Anyone else experiencing this.
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Dreda Veteran user 320 Posts |
Hi,
Unfortunately I think that by lack of motivation and maybe because there were not enough buyers the application is far from being optimized and 100% functional. It's regrettable because it is one of the most bluffing things that can be done from an electronic point of view. By the way it would be great to have the possibility to use our own server. |
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JackMagic Inner circle 1982 Posts |
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On May 27, 2018, Kyle Elder wrote: That is the downside of most apps especially iPhone once apple bring out a new OS and you’ve had it take a look a the John archer app great while it lasted but once John gave up on it it was useless! |
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Myke Phillips Inner circle Myke Phillips 1213 Posts |
I’m working on it guys.
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DynaMix Inner circle 1148 Posts |
I’m already reading about the iOS 12 concepts out there.
I think Apple has lost some of its way in the last few years. Another topic for another time. But the various iOS releases are jarring and different at a greater speed these days and it’s quite unrealistic to expect most magic apps to follow suit. Magic apps are just so dependent on mimicking the natural screens of a phone. Anyway, in this “new normal” I think all we can do is side with creators who have the resources to manage apps full time. I for one am not opposed to in app purchases being a way to gain additional features or “updated screens” as it were. Btw I DID love that archer maps app. It was so good! You brought me back with that one jackmagic! |
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pegasus Eternal Order United Kingdom 10537 Posts |
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On May 27, 2018, Kyle Elder wrote: Get a refund until it’s fixed. |
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DynaMix Inner circle 1148 Posts |
That’s true. But Marc cleverly figures out ways to make the mimicked screens appear optional and he’s reduced certain functions in order to comply. He also hasn’t updated certain apps like magic sms where he is just the developer and not the owner.
All understandable, Marc is a genius. But something like iuym came out a time when so many of the “rules” were different. Believe me, I want those updates as much as anyone. I also empathize with the very unrealistic conditions and difficulty Apple presents. They make things unnecessarily hard. |
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