You know, I've never delved into this forum before .. I've been missing out!

Anyways, here's another germ of an idea that's been kicking around in my head...

I work in a video rental store, and all our dvds are in the standard plastic dvd cases.
I'm constantly stacking these, shuffling them around, etc. And it occurred to me that they are kinda, sorta like playing cards. Same height to width ratio, only a lot thicker, and fronts *and* backs are different.

Any one have any ideas for card moves that could be applied to these cases? I've also though about removing the inserts, so all the cases *are* the same, and doing a monte type routine with only one case having a DVD inside. The monte toss might be a little difficult, as you cant's bend the cases...

I've also been trying to think up a good movie prediction type effect. Can anyone think of any sort of mentalism routines that could be adapted to DVDs?

Just some thoughts off the top of my head. I'd appreciate any sort of input.

thanks!

Larry Becker and Lee Earle have a GREAT movie themed mentalism effect that might work well with your DVD/movie theme desires. It's called "Double Feature" and can be found on their Mentalism Unlimited website or at any convention where they are appearing. It's actually a two part (book) effect, but one part is an unlikely prediction with a number of revelations that make it seem oh-so impossible. I've got it and use it in casual walk around corporate events with tremendous response. Good luck!

Thanks for the tip!

It looks pretty great. For the movie guide prediction, is it the same every time?

Three movies are possible, but there's a lot of other things you can do with the effect that make it fun.

You know how sometimes the DVDs come loose, off the little peg thing, and rattle around inside? Maybe you could do a rattle-monte type of idea...

Especially if it's somebody else's DVD. They'd be worried you'd be scratching it all up...

I like the premise. Good luck.