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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
My latest expanded PDF at Lybrary.com
Streamlined Newspaper Prediction---Al Koran's Method Simplified The holy grail of all newspaper tear predictions. Even Al Koran would have been amazed, if he knew of this version. Are you one of the thousands of magicians who have tried to learn one of the newspaper tear predictions and threw up your hands in frustration trying to learn complex tearing systems and trying to memorize confusing sequences of tears? That is all about to end with Devin Knight's amazing streamlined tear, which you can learn to do in just a few minutes. You can do this without having to memorize complex tearing tables or do complex math in your head, as with almost every other method you may read in books. No wonder, this great effect is seldom seen or performed. It is just too difficult to master for most magicians and mentalists...until now! Now, it is so easy to do, you will amaze yourself. Effect: The performer says prior to the show, he wrote a prediction on a slip of paper. He shows the audience this prediction and places it in full view on a table before the effect begins. Any spectator is invited to help. No stooges, instant stooges, or pre-show work. The participant is asked to think of a number from 1-16, but not to tell the audience or say it aloud - instead he writes it down. The participant is then shown an ungimmicked sheet of newspaper. The performer then tears that newspaper sheet in half four times, resulting in a stack of 16 torn papers. This stack of torn pieces is placed on a table in full view and you never touch them again! Your participant then announces aloud to the audience, the number he thought of. NOTE THAT THE NEWSPAPER IS TORN INTO 16 PIECES BEFORE THE PARTICIPANT ANNOUNCES HIS NUMBER TO THE AUDIENCE. Your participant then counts down into the packet to the number he freely thought of. The number selection is fair; there is no math or force of any kind used to select a number from 1-16. Whatever number he freely names aloud is used. The participant, (not the performer) then counts down into the packet of torn papers and removes the piece at the number he just named. Your participant is then asked to verify that the torn piece has words printed on both sides. There could be an article on both sides. He is then asked to freely choose either side to read from. He is asked to look over that side and call off words that would be unique to that article. Names of people, numbers, company names, etc. As he calls out this information, the performer writes the words called out on a large piece of cardboard so the audience can see and remember the words. The prediction slip that has been in full view is opened by your participant and read aloud to the audience. Written on the slip of paper are the random words your participant just called out. This is one of the strongest and most impossible-looking prediction effects you will find. Strong enough to close a show. NO DUPLICATE PIECES, NO SWITCHES OF THE TORN PIECE, NO NAIL-WRITERS, NO SECRET WRITING AT ANY TIME, NO COMPLEX FORMULAS TO LEARN, NO SPECIALLY PRINTED NEWSPAPERS. Use any borrowed newspaper. Believe it or not, this streamlined tearing key has been reduced to just 4 rows, consisting of only 4 numbers. This cue list can be easily hidden. All it takes is one quick glance to know how to quickly tear the newspaper into 16 pieces. So easy, so simplified, that you can almost do the tears without having to think about it once you grasp the basic concept. No need to have a cue list either. Devin shows you how to easily remember these 4 rows, with 4 numbers. If you know that a dime is worth more than a penny, then you can memorize this cue list in just a few minutes. This streamlined system is so easy to use, you will marvel over how Devin created such a system that works infallibly. If you don't want to memorize then just have the 4 rows on a small card that can be about 1 inch. It only takes about one second to see what you need to know. Once you learn this, you can do it anywhere using a piece of newspaper given to you. Jot a prediction and you are set to perform. REVIEWS "An effortless work of simplicity, it fooled me as I was doing it. And judging from the reactions, I wasn't the only one. This one gets my highest recommendation. It's just that good." - Shane-Online Visions "This is certainly one of those pieces of knowledge that, at the very least, doesn't hurt to know and, at its best, can be used as a killer routine in your act. Professionals really won't have anything to lose by buying this e-book. Devin Knight has a pretty strong track record when it comes to mentalism ideas and products. I highly recommend this." - Jheff, Marketplace Of The Mind |
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
At $8 this was a bit hard to resist particularly with Devin's track record. Well after reading this all I can say is this is grossly underpriced. The description above is completely accurate. The tearing procedure is completely natural and innocent and yet extremely easy to remember. You can practically pick up a newspaper and perform this impromptu. For me this is a perfect compliment for my eStooge dice as I can know the number before the spectator does. This was money very well spent.
Mark |
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
Mark,
Thank you for your rave review and for letting everyone know the ad is 100% true. I priced it low so it would be a no-brainer for magicians wanting to know my improvements. |
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MadisonH Inner circle 1752 Posts |
Is this the method included with your penguin live lecture?
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
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On Apr 26, 2016, MadisonH wrote: Not in the first one, but if they ask me to do a second lecture, this will be in it for sure. |
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MadisonH Inner circle 1752 Posts |
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On Apr 26, 2016, Devin Knight wrote: So the one that came as a PDF is the old version? |
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
That version has been rewritten and expanded.
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
How does it compare with Nathan Kranzo's "TEARify"?
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke. |
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
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On Apr 26, 2016, Ustaad wrote: The big difference is that with Tearify the performer has to count to the piece. In my version, the torn packet is left on the table and the spectator counts to his piece, which makes the effect much stronger, in my opinion. |
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
Perfect! Your version sounds quite good and interesting. My son purchased this for me from Lybrary dot com.
I will go through the instructions and give this a try in the real world. I will soon give my humble opinion.
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke. |
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
My innitial thoughts on Devin's "Streamlined Newspaper Prediction"
Slowly and steadily I read through the 31 page PDF instructions. On my innitial redaing I found the instructions to be very well written and explained in detail. Each phase of the effect has been explained in a very simple, clear and easy way. I see that all the pros-n-cons of this effect have been dealt with good logic and reasoning. I find nothing leftout or lacking in the PDF. The instructions are so well written that even a novice will have no problem in understanding the clear step by step instructions. This is one of of the finest written instruction I have comeacross (like most of Devin's other works). The lengthy 31 page instructions are so well written that it keeps you engrossed and your interest alive from the very begining till the end - page after page. And yes, I must say that the description given by Devin at the top of this thread is most accurate. In case you are interested in such effects, I humbly suggest that you check it out for yourself. I am sure you will be happy that you did. For the price of the PDF you can't go wrong. As for the real world performance try, for now (with my meager experience) all I will say is that this effct will certainly play big and foolproof. There seems to be no chance of any error provided you have well understood the concept, principle and the working of the effect. I have learnet and gained a lot out of this PDF and I must say that I got much more than the $8 spent. Devin, good job done! Just my thoughts.
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke. |
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
Ustaad, Thank you for your review and kind words. I know your opinion is respected by many on the Café and I think your review will convince those on the fence that this is indeed (maybe) the Holy Grail with this type of effect.
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
It's always dangerous to call something the holy grail but for this plot you definitely are not far off. I've looked at quite a few methods for this plot and they have usually involved quite complex tears, or bits added or switched or the performer having to count the pieces. This has none of that, the tearing sequence is completely natural and extremely easy to learn and the spectator counts the pieces themselves. It takes only a moment to figure out the tear and then you are completely hands off.
Mark |
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
Here is a direct link so you don't have to search for the trick.
http://www.lybrary.com/streamlined-newsp......140.html |
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Davdo Regular user New York 157 Posts |
I have to second the easiness of the method. It's really straightforward and the hints Devin suggests to keep track are great. Love this release!
~Dave |
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markhitton Special user 964 Posts |
Totally agree with Ustaad and others positive reviews
Explanations are detailed and all the logical steps are well explained also with pictures. Devin has put a lot of effort doing this and is clearly showed by the clever method and the perfect procedure. Then the trick is cheap and improptu which in my opinion is good. Nothing to prepare in advance a get ready trick. This is a step up over newspaper tricks I ve seen. You have done a very good job |
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markhitton Special user 964 Posts |
Absolutely a to buy mental trick
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
Thanks guys for all your positive reviews and comments. It took several years to work Streamlined out to where it is today. I am truly humbled by all your comments. With this release and Girl In Little house, it looks like I have hit two winners in a row. Little house is currently #1 on Lybrary.com and it appears that at the speed that Streamline is moving, it may become #1 on Lybrary within a few days. Thanks for your support guys. I really appreciate it.
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markhitton Special user 964 Posts |
You have done a very good job Devin
Compliments! |
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TrickyRicky Inner circle TrickyRicky 1653 Posts |
Got this just a few days now and I find it quite easy to perform. I did it at a party today with great success. I even wrote the easy key on the newspaper. Even if they see it, they will have no idea what it is.
Over the years I've owned most of the other paper tearing prediction effects including the Supreme marked version of the Al Koran that also came with a key card. Streamline is the best of the lot and easily worth 10 times more than the $8. This is a another winner for Devin. Tricky Ricky |
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