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JanForster Inner circle Germany ... when not traveling... 4190 Posts |
Let me state in advance that I do not have any personal interest or advantage by posting this. I simply like to draw your attention to it.
It was right now while attending this year’s mindvention in Vegas that I discovered Eric Samuels‘ “Table Vision” which has been now officially released. It is an amazing “high tech” device to discover what spectators have written or drawn on an ordinary (!) sheet of paper. You find my further thoughts about it downstairs. Jan
Jan Forster
www.janforster.de |
Waters Inner circle 2508 Posts |
This sounds amazing. I am sure it is up to Eric's consistently high standards. I've only heard a whisper, but it sounded lovely!
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illusions & reality Special user Saskatoon, SK, CANADA 859 Posts |
I saw it as well and it is excellent. Actually, it was less expensive than I imagined after seeing it demoed! It's also an excellent table for your entire show.
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ThoughtThief Regular user 183 Posts |
Remember Roydon's Psychic Table aka Roydon's Mediums Table aka the Roydon Reader Table? Stevens Magic recently started selling this terrific, incredibly clever item again. It sounds as though Eric's Table Vision is an ingenious, 21st century, electronic alternative to the Roydon table. Fun!
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saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10795 Posts |
Ye big big big difference with that Stevens table though. Apples and oranges. More info at Inner Thoughts.
Creator of The SvenPad Supreme(R) line of aerospace level quality, made in the USA utility props. https://svenpads.com/
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ThoughtThief Regular user 183 Posts |
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On Oct 18, 2014, saysold1 wrote: Yep. Eric's table sounds great. I was being complementary comparing it in general terms to the classic Roydon table. I've no doubt but that Eric's table is far more practical, modern, and useful. The Roydon table, as clever as it is, is really limited to a sitting down reader-client type situation. |
JanForster Inner circle Germany ... when not traveling... 4190 Posts |
Yes, that's a huge difference, apart the used technique... Jan
Jan Forster
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eSamuels Inner circle 3085 Posts |
I've posted a full description and details in Inner Thoughts (as it does contain specific operating info):
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=82 |
magicwolverine New user 63 Posts |
Absolutely stunning piece.
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genius Loyal user 285 Posts |
Wow---I can see many applications for this!
Mindblowingly, Charles |
Waterloophai Inner circle Belgium 1368 Posts |
Bad name for an apparatus like this. (in my opinion)
Don't mention the word "table" in it. I assume that it will cost a little bit more than 20$. I assume that buyers will not be amused when everybody can find the apparatus with some guesses in a web searcher like Google. Give it a name that not associates with the used props. |
Atlas Inner circle 3103 1277 Posts |
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On Dec 15, 2014, Waterloophai wrote: In my opinion, the name is fine. Having Skyped with Eric, I can confidently state that no one will suspect anything is amiss with the table. Best, Atlas |
eSamuels Inner circle 3085 Posts |
It actually doesn't really matter what moniker you use to identify a product, as anyone with sufficient motivation can spend time online and likely dig up something that satisfies their curiosity and suspicion, without the need for a specific product keyword. Further, if it comes down to this, the (re)searcher may very well come across one of several other potential 'explanations' that are technically incorrect but satisfy his need to know.
For instance, do a Google search on "magic electronic writing pad" and you will see entries for Mind Pad, Boogie Board, etc. Google "electronic dice magic trick" and you will see several links/listings that lead to a few different products. But the more important issue when using any 'special item' in performance is to provide sufficient contextual credibility so that it is perceived as nothing more than its intended utilitarian purpose. This is the fundamental design principle behind TableVision. In fact, I have been using, what is essentially, this exact table in all my stage shows for several years. It's furniture. If it's perceived as something more or something suspicious, then I've failed as a performer to establish my credibility. Needless to say, the same applies to the pens, pads, whiteboards, books, envelopes, etc. that we use. Finally, there will inevitably be audience members who are insatiably driven to 'figure things out.' in fact, some of us began that way! The reality is that, despite our best intentions and effort, our secrets (in general) are available to anyone with sufficient motivation to find them.** This is inevitable and doesn't alter the entertainment value that we bring to the rest (99.9%) of our audience. **suffice it to say, we just don't want to make it easy to do, which is why my site www.mMntalismTools.com is password protected. Now, having said all of this, I serve at the pleasure of my customers and if enough of my customers believe that the name of the product risks exposure, I would most certainly consider a name change, given that TableVision has not yet been officially released. Eric |
Dirty Cards New user 6 Posts |
It looks great! I can't wait to read some reviews.
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Waters. Special user 703 Posts |
Green with envy seems the appropriate response!
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saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10795 Posts |
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On Mar 30, 2015, Dirty Cards wrote: Very happy with it
Creator of The SvenPad Supreme(R) line of aerospace level quality, made in the USA utility props. https://svenpads.com/
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merlin5150 II Elite user Aurora, IL 414 Posts |
One thing I'm amazed at, is the price!
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saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10795 Posts |
Yes and it still includes an Android Tablet included!
Creator of The SvenPad Supreme(R) line of aerospace level quality, made in the USA utility props. https://svenpads.com/
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eSamuels Inner circle 3085 Posts |
Well, I don't appear to be the world's smartest marketing guy!
Just came across this thread and realized that the I seem to have written my web site down incorrectly. I'd like to say that this was intentional, brilliant, planning. Alas, it was not. But, as it turns out, not a bad thing, as I've decided to keep TableVision a 'downstairs-only' product to help protect its secrets. So, if you are interested, I invite you to join the thread in Inner Thoughts, where you will find the correct links as well as numerous reviews of TableVision. Or you can contact me directly for more information, which I will gladly provide. BTW, the next production run is scheduled to ship at month's end and more than half of the already units are already spoken for. Cheers, Eric |
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