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IMAGINACIAN Special user In Your Thots 558 Posts |
This almost went below the radar for me...
Disclosure - Never met the author and do not know him. Bought this recently from http://www.lybrary.com/zodiak-gods-p-871741.html Contents - A pdf over 20 pages. One poker size card and one larger card (parlor version, about 4"x6"). Both well made and good quality plastic. Ideal Venues - Close up, small groups, street, parlor. This method probably won't work for stage, anyways. Just my opinion, of course. Pros - The content and method both are built into a single poker size card. With just this, I have a stunning act in my pocket. There is no 'move' to be done (for a lack of a better way to describe it) Performer just observes and reveals. That too 4 different reveals. Min effort, max result. Cons - The theme of star signs, zodiac gods etc may not suit 'scientific' or 'skeptical' audiences. Other than that, nothing really. Value for Money - For $18, great vfm, as it includes 2 cards in different sizes. (btw only one is used in performance) Credits - A section on credits may have to be added by the author, if needed. But I've not seen this application of the principle involved. Of course, that's the extent my personal knowledge. Description - Over the past few weeks quite a bit of zodiac sign material was released including by Peter Turner, Fraser Parker etc which created quite a buzz. And I liked most of what I got. Am also fairly acquainted with some of the zodiac stuff released in the past. But one release in this genre which slipped quietly onto the market is Zodiac Gods by Unknown Mentalist. Although there were no reviews prior to the release, based on my previous buys of this author, I got from Lybrary and received it a couple of days back. And I tell you I love this. Most zodiac methods can be classed into 2 types (or its derivatives or combos) one is A**g***s and the other is math (especially B*n**y). The delivery mechanism being either with 'props' or 'propless'. But this one is totally different - both method wise and delivery wise. Only a single card is used but it appears like prop less to the spec. The principle behind the method is not new at all but this application is fantastic, imo. With propless methods, I need to remember and carry around in my head quite a lot of stuff - which is fine, but just popping this one card in my wallet and not having the pressure to remember stuff is cool - at least for me.
There is no better freedom than choice and no better choice than freedom.
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Sean Giles Inner circle Cambridge/ UK 3517 Posts |
It looks nice but its $20 to ship a couple of playing cards to the UK which is hard for me to justify.
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Martin Pulman Inner circle London 3399 Posts |
I agree, Sean. I definitely would have bought this if it was available in the UK.
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Michael Daniels Inner circle Isle of Man 1609 Posts |
Me too.
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caigy Inner circle England 1199 Posts |
Me too...the current $/£ exchange rate makes this a £31.55p purchase
Although I have a horrible feeling that I will succumb to the 'Add To Cart' button though because this goes up to $30.00 in eleven days time and the shipping will probably still be $20.00. Paul Mc.
Exclusive Worldwide Producer and Supplier of the Grismer Lock.
Top Class, Individually Crafted Performance Pieces, For The Discerning Psychological Entertainer www.psychicmentality.com |
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caigy Inner circle England 1199 Posts |
Arghhh!...I was doing so well, then the voices forced me to hit the 'Buy' button!
The 23 page pdf, is clearly laid out, reads very well and I can't wait for the cards to arrive to try this out for real. I have seen and used this principle in its most basic form before but not in this way...this is really clever, easy to learn, with concise and plausible justification for the procedure. Zodiak Gods is very well thought out and although you probably wouldn't want to do so, can be repeated to the same group. Paul Mc.
Exclusive Worldwide Producer and Supplier of the Grismer Lock.
Top Class, Individually Crafted Performance Pieces, For The Discerning Psychological Entertainer www.psychicmentality.com |
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Chris Inner circle lybrary.com 1177 Posts |
Folks, my apologies for the high shipping cost, but there is good news. Sending the first envelopes overseas I learned that postage is less than I originally thought. That means I can now offer shipping for Zodiac Gods outside the US for $7 instead of $20. Anybody who has already purchased and paid the higher shipping please contact me AFTER you have received your package. Once you can confirm receipt of the package email me at wasshuber@lybrary.com with your order # and I will either issue a refund of $13 via Paypal or your cc, or you will get store credit, whatever you prefer.
Lybrary.com preserving magic one book at a time.
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12938 Posts |
I'm in.
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Sean Giles Inner circle Cambridge/ UK 3517 Posts |
Thanks Chris.
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ArtIn Inner circle 1693 Posts |
Thanks! Just ordered and like what I got.
It would be great if the card could be offered for other languages as well. |
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caigy Inner circle England 1199 Posts |
Great news!...many thanks Chris.
Do you know whether replacement cards are available? Paul Mc.
Exclusive Worldwide Producer and Supplier of the Grismer Lock.
Top Class, Individually Crafted Performance Pieces, For The Discerning Psychological Entertainer www.psychicmentality.com |
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Michael Daniels Inner circle Isle of Man 1609 Posts |
Thanks Chris. Have ordered - looks good.
Mike |
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Chris Inner circle lybrary.com 1177 Posts |
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On Oct 8, 2016, caigy wrote: Paul, the cards are plastic cards and should last a very long time if not abused. At this point we are not planning to offer replacement cards.
Lybrary.com preserving magic one book at a time.
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12938 Posts |
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On Oct 8, 2016, caigy wrote: Print them out and laminate it. Or purchase the set again. |
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caigy Inner circle England 1199 Posts |
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On Oct 8, 2016, Chris wrote: Thank you Chris. Looking forward to using this. Paul Mc.
Exclusive Worldwide Producer and Supplier of the Grismer Lock.
Top Class, Individually Crafted Performance Pieces, For The Discerning Psychological Entertainer www.psychicmentality.com |
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Martin.Lester Inner circle 1014 Posts |
Good to see the shipping is now $7 to the UK
Just placed my order |
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Caveman Regular user 118 Posts |
Thanks for the review, it really peaked my curiosity. I saw this on lybrary a week ago and was on the fence, but with my zodiac obsession in full swing I probably won't resist much longer. I would be grateful if anyone can comment on the legitimacy of the corresponding gods and personality traits, are they based on actual astrology that some spectators may be familiar with?
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IMAGINACIAN Special user In Your Thots 558 Posts |
@Caveman,
The zodiac signs, gods, traits can all be verified by the spec. The prop is made in a very clever way, imo. I do not know what you mean by 'actual astrology' - at least in our field, there is no such thing, at least imho.
There is no better freedom than choice and no better choice than freedom.
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Caveman Regular user 118 Posts |
I guess what I'm trying to say is, will a shut eye spectator feel that the gods and personality traits are congruent with the traits commonly associated with the different zodiac signs? With each sign being ruled by particular planets there are logical choices for the gods as well. Were the gods and traits chosen with commonly accepted astrological associations in mind?
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John Nesbit Inner circle United States 1421 Posts |
No one would be the wiser if there were any discrepancies in so called gods of the zodiac signs. They do seem to be congruent with the name of said gods, zodiac signs and personality traits affiliated. This is very direct and easy to do. The effect will be strong and worth doing regardless of any possible "shut eye" concerns. As stated above, there is no such actual matter here in our field to worry about.
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