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ElliottB Inner circle 3250 Posts |
Hi,
I liked Theater of the Mind and am considering purchasing Act Two. I do mostly close-up work and, therefore, value that sort of effect most of all. My impression of the first volume was that it was mostly geared for the stage, but also had a small number of excellent close-up routines (like Little Jackpot Coins). Therefore, I would like to ask these questions to those who are fortunate enough to own Act Two: How many of the effects in Act Two would you classify as suitable for Close-up? What are your opinions about these effects? Thanks, Elliott |
scott b. Special user 732 Posts |
Definetely a good bit of close up work. He has an entire section on billet work, an incredibly GREAT "Out of this World" presentation. He also gives his ambitious card/card to pocket routine (which features a great "Brainwave" effect without the R & S deck). And his "The Airplane Cards" across routine, done with coins.
So IMO, yes there is stuff in here for the close up worker though he gears towards platform stuff. All A+ material. Scott
Thanks! Scott B.
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ElliottB Inner circle 3250 Posts |
Thanks Scott!!
Elliott |
scott b. Special user 732 Posts |
Hey Elliott,
Anytime! After reading more through, he has his presentation of the chosen card in datebook (specs b-day), a "Solid Ghost" styled routine (Ironically called "Solid Ghost Revisted") where an apparition appears underneath a hankerchief, the list goes on and on. Several of these can be done close up or platform. I would say it is split 50/50 or possibly 60/40 (platform/stage). Scott
Thanks! Scott B.
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ElliottB Inner circle 3250 Posts |
Thanks Scott.
My wallet is suddenly feeling a little too heavy. Elliott |
scott b. Special user 732 Posts |
Heavy - But Happy!
Thanks! Scott B.
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
In a post above, Scott b. pointed out that in his latest book, Mr. Richardson has shared an... " incredibly GREAT "Out of this World" presentation."
--------------------------------------------------------------- I would like to know, what is so different (and powerful)about Mr. Richardson's particular version of this wonderful Paul Curry effect, "Out of this World"? Is Mr. Richardson's version suitable for stage and/or close-up. For stage, can it be done with Jumbo cards? Could someone please give a brief overview of Mr. Richardson's special "Out of this World" routine/presentation? I can only guess, because it was routined my Mr. Richardson, that it is an excellent version and that the mechanics are relatively easy to master, allowing the performer to concentrate on presentation and audience interaction/involvement. Many thanks.
Jonathan
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scott b. Special user 732 Posts |
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On 2005-07-15 01:14, jlevey wrote: Hello Jlevey, Lets see if I can answer this: 1. Richardson's version is almost the same routine as the curry one except the patter and presentation. 2. It is suitable for close up of course. And the way he describes it, it is done on platform. It could probably be done with jumbo cards but it would be difficult (if you use the color seperation that Barrie employs with a special deck of cards. Which isn't needed). 3. His whole routine is themed around a trip to Mount Kenya directly on the equator, where a demonstration of a bucket of water taken across the equater and back was demonstrated. 4. You are correct. There is only one actual 'move' used (A simple variant of the Daley Bluff switch). Scott
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
Many thanks Scott.
I suppose you means that the special deck of cards for the bluff switch is not needed for close-up, but a special deck would be needed if performed on stage with jumbo cards (ie. Rough and smooth?). Please confirm. In your opinion,if I already have my own patter and perform Curry's version of Out of this World,close-up, do you think much can be gained by learning Mr. Richardson's version? Jonathan
Jonathan
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scott b. Special user 732 Posts |
I can see this routine being done on stage, and with jumbo cards (the switch he employs would be a bit tougher, but I'm sure it could be pulled off. And the gaff is not done with the switch, the switch is just a simple move of Dr. Daley's). But there is an optional 'stripper deck' sort of idea for color seperation that he uses, which is what I meant with gaffed deck, and would be tougher with a jumbo deck is what I intended to mean in your first post.
To me, much can be gained by ANYTHING Barrie has put out (but I am biased as I am a HUGE fan of his works). But if you have an Out of This World presentation that you do, and it works for you, I say - why fix it if its not broken? I do not see a lot of people doing this presentation and patter. After looking at the demo's on your site I want to say that with your current character you could pull this patter off (with small adjustments), but something else tells me that what you have now works. I guess that part is up to you. Anymore questions Jonathan, feel free to ask. Scott
Thanks! Scott B.
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joshlondon Regular user 169 Posts |
I also enjoyed Theater of the Mind (#1). I do stage mindreading shows, can you help out and tell me about stage stuff that's in the 2nd book?
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scott b. Special user 732 Posts |
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On 2005-07-15 21:34, joshlondon wrote: There are plenty of stage items in the book. I don't think as many as in TOTM. The opening effect is like a psychometry routine, the divination of colors of easter eggs. Works perfect. There is also towards the end a memorization routine (which Barrie has never performed) that If memory stunts are your thing, I'm sure would work. He has a rapid deck memory routine in there too. Those are the first 3 things that comes to mind. Scott
Thanks! Scott B.
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
Great information and encouragement Scott.
Many thanks. Jonathan
Jonathan
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scott b. Special user 732 Posts |
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On 2005-07-17 10:10, jlevey wrote: Anytime Jon, If you have anymore questions be sure to drop me a pm. Scott
Thanks! Scott B.
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