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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
Thanks Alex,
Incidentally this was originally intended to go in Harpacrown 2 and is part of my current lecture but a lot of people on seeing this have said "you have to release this" and so here we are around 2 weeks away from release. Mark |
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
All the packaging will be here by the weekend so this is going to be released the w/c 26th June. Price looks to be $29.95 US or £25 UK but I may still be able to shave a bit off that as I'd prefer this to be $25. The cards will come in a slim plastic business card case with a hinged lid to protect the cards when you take them out and about.
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Gaz Lawrence Inner circle 5991 Posts |
Thanks to Mark for filling everyone in on the finer details on this effect . I started this thread as I saw first hand on how clean and powerful this is and I can assure anyone on here you will be extremely pleased with your purchase if you choose to buy it . As you can see far far bigger names in the mentalist genre have endorsed this effect which is testament to just how strong this plays . Best wishes Tarik 😊
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The Duster Inner circle 1693 Posts |
Derail alert
If you are already doing lectures [and now doing a 'new' one] Any chance of you [Mark] doing one for Penguin [?] end of derail |
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
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On Jun 14, 2017, The Duster wrote: I'm more than happy to do a penguin lecture if they invite me. Hopefully between Harpacrown, Ophiuchus and Harpacrown 2 enough demand will be generated to get me on their radar. Mark |
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
These are all ready to go. Release will be the week commencing 26th June, I think either the Tuesday or the Thursday.
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Yuan Moons Veteran user 348 Posts |
I think this will be good. Looking forward to checking it out.
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
I have a review sent to me by Aidan O'Sullivan who is not on the Café but no doubt some of you have him on Facebook. Just a little background, I do not know Aidan and to the best of my knowledge I have never met him. He simply happened to order Harpacrown on the day that I received the Ophiuchus cards from the printer and so I put a set in with the book, sent him the PDF and asked him to write an honest review. This is the only guidance I gave him on the review.
"literally review it as if you bought it" I then further clarified that by saying. "Don't say you bought it I mean treat the review as if you had paid £20 for it. So if you wouldn't be happy at that price you are free to say so." I am going to add a few comments in the review because Aidan did not receive the final version of the instruction manual and he didn't receive any packaging, the cards were simply inserted into his copy of Harpacrown. My comments will be **like this** So here is his review: What is Ophiuchus? Ophiuchus is a method in which allows the mentalist to provide an accurate reading and a divination of a spectator’s star sign, using nothing but their own intuition using a selection of Astronomical Research Society Intuition test cards. Additionally, the mentalist is also able to divine the spectators EXACT birthday upon a written prediction that is not switched or written down anywhere else other than on the prediction. Finally, a method is taught in order to divine a second spectator’s thought-of star sign without the use of any props also. (Did I mention that these methods are all 100% accurate??) The Props Provided with this effect are 4 cards from the “Astronomical Research Society- Intuition test” and on each is a random assignment of 6 of the 13 star signs. These are printed upon a nice, thick business card stock so that they will be suitable and long-lasting for those who take care for their props. The printing is clear and direct, making them easy to use and they also look highly professional when used in the routine. I have had these sat in my wallet for a few weeks now and they have shown no signs of damage, scuffs or suffering in any way so I can guarantee that these are built to last! **These actually come in a slim plastic business card case so they are easy to carry and well protected** The Method This is arguably the most devious and sneaky ways of achieving a divination as there is so much versatility in terms of the approach to this. The standard/ basic method of revealing the star sign with a reading is simple yet highly effective. I was able to start performing this effect the very same day that I read the method. With this said, its simplicity should not be overrated as it is a really complex method to backtrack upon as it is instantly repeatable with different outcomes each time. (Mark discusses this in his recollection of a night demonstrating this at the Magic Circle) Because of this, the method is completely sealed off from audiences and provides a great level of comfort from a performer’s perspective. The second level in which allows the mentalist to provide an accurate divination of the spectators birthday is incredibly cunning, and perhaps my favourite part of the whole release! Albeit there is another thing required to ensure that this runs completely smoothly, but I’m sure that you already have this in your arsenal as a working/ performing mentalist **the final version of the instructions include a ploy from Gary Jones with a little twist of my own that removes the need for the extra something something**. Once you read this, it will be a dream come true! Chandaue is a genius for this subtlety alone! The advanced effect in order to reveal two star signs, falls back on a traditional approach to star signs **with a Chandaue twist thrown in**, yet ties in with the method incredibly well and turns this from an effect into a piece of art. Conclusion Props: 10/10 Method: 10/10 Overall I feel like this is a really solid piece of mentalism that packs small and really does play big. With my experience of this so far, all of my spectators have commented on how amazing this is and for just £20, you will not be disappointed at all! This has instantly become a favourite effect of mine and has sealed a place in my wallet for all situations. If you’re even considering buying this, you shouldn’t hesitate as Ophiuchus will sell out FAST and I know that you will love it! -Aidan O’Sullivan |
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Pixelated Veteran user 331 Posts |
Hi, where will this be available from?
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
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On Jun 18, 2017, Pixelated wrote: Initially directly from me or Alakazam but should very quickly be available from all good magic shops. Mark |
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Pixelated Veteran user 331 Posts |
Thanks for the quick reply, it's definately on my shopping list!
Ps I killed at a wedding this weekend with your touches on Directors Cut |
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eric6 Regular user 177 Posts |
Hello Mark
Is it usable in all languages? Thanks Eric |
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JanForster Inner circle Germany ... when not traveling... 4190 Posts |
I am late to the party due to my full schedule... I received the almost perfect draft of instructions already some time ago and finally had the time to study it right now. The idea(s) and system(s) are superb, very clever thinking and wise combination of existing approaches. And I am happy to state that we still find once in a while very well written instructions and no video !
Concerning other languages: Right now it would not work in a different language, and even if you would receive (one day may be?) the cards in a different language you still could do only a smaller part of the entire routine. For the "rest" you have to do some (at least) work by yourself. But it might be an inspiration for you! Jan
Jan Forster
www.janforster.de |
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
I would say that it will work in another language as long as they can recognise the English version of their sign, if they are not likely to recognise their sign in English you would either need to recreate the cards in your own language or I could make the cards in other languages if there is a demand but I'd need to sell a minimum of 20 sets in that language to make it viable.
The advanced effect would take some more effort to translate but the star sign and birthday reveals should work as long as the dates for the signs does not change in other countries. Mark |
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mentalboy New user 38 Posts |
I ordered this directly from Mark and he immediately refunded me a large chunk of the shipping costs because the item is so lightweight. Mark, you are a true gentleman!
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
This will be officially released on the 28th July and keep an eye on the Alakazam web site as we will be doing a special offer or two for the release.
Mark |
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eric6 Regular user 177 Posts |
Thanks for your replys gentlemen.
Just ordered and I lol work my way I hope |
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eric6 Regular user 177 Posts |
Will not lol ...
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Woolfie New user Uk 90 Posts |
As a card carrying fan of Mark Chandaue I was always looking forward to this but once again Mark has exceeded my already high expectations with Ophiuchus. The method is simple to master as the hard work has already been done by Mark and the nuances and subtleties woven into the three versions of the effect are all excellent. The ploy that Gary Jones has added is an absolute gem that can be used and adapted to many other effects and would be absolutely deadly in the repertoire of anyone proficient in jazz mentalism. Needless to say, these are permanently in my wallet ready to go.
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NeverMind Loyal user Right up there. On the stage. 279 Posts |
Sorry if I missed it, but what's the size of the cards and what material are they made of?
It is better to be trusted than liked.
Under promise. Over perform. |
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