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Nathan Kranzo V.I.P. 2955 Posts |
Quote: On 2013-05-28 17:04, ricklaxmagic wrote:
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ahofer New user Ossining, New York 92 Posts |
Ok, I got this to expand my selection of available book tests, largely because I perform annually for a couple of the same groups and don't want to re-perform the same test for the same group too soon. I also have Kranzo's Tru-Test magazine test, and my favorite by far is MOAB 2.0. In general, this test is good, given the right presentation. I like the fact that two books are provided, so the spectators can choose either -- or both -- with no equivocation. In my mind, it's not at the same level as something like MOAB 2.0, but it can provide a somewhat similar effect for most people's minds. The only real criticism I have is that while the books look good superficially, a closer inspection shows design and quality shortcomings. Since I have experience in editing, printing and binding books, maybe these will only occur to me, but the binding method for both my books has poor quality control -- the trimmed margins are extremely narrow and vary widely, especially in the larger book, and the cover of the smaller book is misplaced, offset so that part of the back cover wraps around onto the spine -- some of the words on the back almost run on to the spine as well. Finally, unlike a real book, there is NO copyright page, no contents, none of the expected pages that are at the front of ALL published books. While it's unlikely that anyone will notice this with proper routining and audience management, it would be nice to have the books able to withstand closer inspection without a hint of strangeness to anyone, and it would be easy to remedy these shortcomings in a future release. The MOAB book, by contrast, is completely convincing in this regard, and of comparativly higher quality. MOAB is still the gold standard, with a lot more features built in, and of course, a far higher price. But this new test will probably be effective, particularly if a spectator who's seen me use MOAB before asks for another book test.
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Nathan Kranzo V.I.P. 2955 Posts |
Thanks so much for taking the time to write some nice words about my book test
Just my luck my book gets reviewed by a bookbinding expert LOL okay just kidding The books are serving me well as well as some other pro mentalists I appreciate your sincere comments I believe looking for a copyrights In a book test is akin to looking for markings on cards if they find that out you did it wrong I'm sorry if you thought it was supposed to be like mother of all book tests this was not intended to be like that in fact I decided to be quite different Just so there is no confusion once again thanks for your kind words and I'm glad you like the test
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ahofer New user Ossining, New York 92 Posts |
Wasn't intending to seem overcritical, I WILL USE the book test and don't expect anyone to notice anything. As I said, with proper audience management, the issues I raised shouldn't be a problem, and I like the overall premise and routine ideas. Also, as I noted, this is FAR less expensive than MOAB, making it accessible to many more people who can't afford an expense that high. The only point I was trying to raise is that, for one out of a hundred or few hundred who flip from the cover through the first few pages, they may note, even subliminally, that there's something slightly "off" about the lack of a full title and copyright page and the fact that the first page of the book begins on a left-hand page. You might possibly consider a "2.0" sometime down the line with a couple of these revisions, which may serve to tighten things up a bit. But I still expect dumbfounded amazement from my audience when I pull out these books, and am looking forward to using them! BTW, I am also a user of the Tru-Test, which made a volunteer almost look like he was going to faint last Christmas
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12938 Posts |
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On 2013-06-10 11:35, ahofer wrote: next time can you write in one continous paragraph. |
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Steve Hook Inner circle Raleigh, NC, USA 1266 Posts |
Ahofer:
I think John is asking you to break your posts up into shorter paragraphs, so that the post is easier to read. Thanks, mon. Steve H
Like Bonnie Raitt said, "I miss Little Feat more than I miss being 8 years old." Thanks for the concerts + recordings, Lowell, Richie, and Paul!
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misterillusion Special user Roseville, California 748 Posts |
I just received this and I really like the concept and the ease of the method. I am doing a public (street magic) show this coming Friday, and I will be using this for sure. It think it will be a real crowd pleaser. Packs flat and plays big too.
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Nathan Kranzo V.I.P. 2955 Posts |
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On 2013-06-15 12:51, misterillusion wrote: Thanks so much for the kind words!!! Please let us know how it goes. You are correct. It takes up little room in my case and I know it will pack a punch. I'm sure it went great. Let us know! Thanks! Kranzo
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Justin Lewis Special user 981 Posts |
Just got this book test and other great magic from Kranzos lecture today!! popped the DVD in and realized how amazing this book test is. awesome stuff!!!
“The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.”- Anonymous
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Nathan Kranzo V.I.P. 2955 Posts |
Thanks so much for the endorsement Justin!
I think anyone, as soon as they get their hands on the books, will LOVE THIS!!!! Take advantage of a special deal right now. I'll throw in a free set of lecture notes for ALL orders between now and NOV 1st!!! http://kranzomagic.myshopify.com/product......est-ever
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Nathan Kranzo V.I.P. 2955 Posts |
Mister illusion !
Sorry I missed your post let me know how your performance ones I love hearing about people having great success!!! Don't forget I'm offering a special deal if you purchase the book test this month you get a free DVD!!!!
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CraogMcKee New user BC, Canada 9 Posts |
I have a book test with serious shortcomings, and was considering The Shakespeare Experiment, but am now intrigued by this test - does anyone have a comparison? I am not asking for any methods to be tipped, but as a non-mentalist that sees a huge benifit of having a test in his show, I have a hard time decoding what 'easy' means, and other (to a performer with low education when it comes to mentalism) vauge meanings. My main considerations are: how much audience control there is, the distance it can be done at ( I love having my spec stay in the audience) and the ammount of 'fishing' or 'hint getting' needed before being definitivly sure. Also, of course, likelyhood of a 'miss'
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Nathan Kranzo V.I.P. 2955 Posts |
There is no fishing
No memorization can be done at any distance and the books can be examined
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RichardAwesome New user 46 Posts |
This is just AWESOME! Admittedly I,was taken aback at first by the fact that these books are clearly, CLEARLY not "actual" books. (but of course that isn't really clear if you manage it right, now is it?)
However I use it to have one spectator read another. (the receiver makes the drawing the sender is projecting) Preferably I use a couple under the guise of "let's see how well you know each other, how in synch you are, if it's meant to be, etc..." And if you get a couple on a first date, done deal! It practically writes itself. You can probably figure out how I do this, but just this added bold "DR" move totally circumvents the fact that books might look less than genuine. It blows people away and I can't recommend it enough! Best of all this method suits my style and lends itself to moments you couldn't script in 100 yearsI Example: Once I had volunteer draw a pregnant woman shrugging her shoulders while receiving the image of someone being L***. I could have ended the show right there. Great GREAT product Nathan Kranzo. Ball-parked it man! |
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Nathan Kranzo V.I.P. 2955 Posts |
Thank you so much for the kind comments just a heads up there is a 48 hour sale going on right now and you can get the book just for $20 off!
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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
I just received this the other day.
I really love it.Also being able to do a drawing duplication is wonderful. And it's so easy to use. Todd |
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Nathan Kranzo V.I.P. 2955 Posts |
Hey Todd I'm so glad that you got the book test and I loving it thank you so much for all the kind comments guys. I just wanted to give you a heads up the special sale is still going on and you can get the books for only $60
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jaizon Inner circle By time you read this I will have 1552 Posts |
Sounds interesting.
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Nathan Kranzo V.I.P. 2955 Posts |
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On Jul 6, 2014, RichardAwesome wrote: Thank you so much for the awesome feedback brother! It’s now back in stock if anyone is interested https://kranzomagic.myshopify.com/produc......est-ever
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pegasus Eternal Order United Kingdom 10537 Posts |
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On Mar 5, 2020, Nathan Kranzo wrote: Unbelievable. You actually thank someone 6 years later for their feedback? What a complete joke. |
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