On May 27, 2014, Mindpro wrote:

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On May 27, 2014, ZachDavenport wrote:

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On May 27, 2014, insight wrote:
As I predict this will be a one-of-a-kind book in mentalism, and one that communicates the discovery of a groundbreaking principle, I would be happy even if the price were in the $500 range. Let's not forget that contained in the book is something Atlas has spent so much time creating and perfecting, and the sharing of this valuable knowledge will do wonders for all of us performers. Even if the book were $500, we would likely recover this cost through bookings. I wish Atlas only the very best in this release, and hope it is wildly successful for him (and remains exclusive to the purchasers).

Regards,
Mike

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On May 26, 2014, BMWGuy wrote:
Zach,

Only Atlas can answer that question in due time, as he is trying to get a release date of late June, and if we are patient Atlas will chime in here, let us know the amount of copies that will be available, as well as how much it is going to be afterall. But yes, I assume that being this is something very special and limited, this will be over $100 easy. Atlas had said something one day along the lines of 150 gbp, but he was not sure as of yet if that was going to be the final price until he has completed many steps in the writing and printing process.

We will all know shortly when it comes time to unravel this book.

Thanks

Alex Alejandro

He could charge that much, but I pray he does not because I can't afford that.

Zach this is not meant for you. As both Atlas and myself have told you in other threads this isn't for you or other 14 year old beginners. You simply aren't ready for this, but you do not seem to be hearing this from those that have taken the time and patience to kindly tell you of this - Atlas, Bob Cassidy, myself and a host of others. No offense but just stating the facts. You would be out this amount of money which at your age I'm sure is a great amount and wouldn't likely be able to benefit from this yet at your very beginning stages of just starting to search for the basics and foundational mentalism principals. This would be way over your head at this point, save your money, and learn that you can't always jump on every latest and greatest release that comes through these pages, especially in the beginning stages.

I hope you accept this as constructive criticism and not take offense.

On May 27, 2014, RedDevil wrote:
Or...you can you ignore that advice and possibly prove everyone wrong. Never let someone tell you what you can't do (when it comes to matters of dreams and hopes). Where would mankind be if kids always listened to their elders and waited until they were 25 to push the envelope? Obviously, common sense has to be applied here. We are not talking about doing drugs, drunk driving, or driving your bicycle on the Interstate. Obviously, your elders' advice will help you live longer. But when it comes to trying new things, aiming for something hard, or proving that a 14-year old can do something amazing, show 'em wrong if you can, or learn from it if you can't.

I can name 100 great pioneers who were stubborn youngin's and ignored similar advice and did something amazing. Mindpro is likely 100% correct that you are not ready for this, but sometimes you have to find out for yourself. If you decide to spend this kind of money for this and you find that he is right, you should acknowledge it and learn something from it. That $250 disaster may just save you thousands later in life because you have that lesson to lean on. That's how the rest of us learned (hard mistakes and tough-earned experience). But if he is wrong and it causes you to go on and do amazing things that lead to other amazing things, I suspect he will be glad he was wrong.

I suspect that many of us on this board (regardless of their hierarchy of posts or actual knowledge and experience) are on this board because when we were children, we were interested in things like magic/mentalism, we researched things, we studied, we practiced, we failed, we embarrassed ourselves, and we spent countless dollars on tricks and books and videos (DVD's)...that are in the junk drawer. And then some of us turned pro, and I doubt they regret a thing. And some of us do something totally different, but wouldn't take a zillion bucks to change our memories of being 14 and being the kid at the magic store and taking an old deck cards and performing the same darn trick over and over and over until our families wanted to kill us.

Later on down the road, when you are 70, I hope you will tell some other kid the same thing. I would rather see the kid swing the bat and miss because he is out of his league than I had him wonder what would have happened if he had swung. This life ain't no dress rehearsal.

On May 28, 2014, MagicAtlas wrote:
demonstrate a RESPECT for our secrets

On May 28, 2014, MagicAtlas wrote:
Hi guys. I'm just popping in to address a few things:

First, I do use this on stage. At this point in the show, the audience interest is intense and their reaction is great. The book talks about how to present Train Tracking on stage (there are a few ways I use it) and it is something I've refined over time. I'd suggest that you follow the guidance I lay out in the book in this respect.

Second, as far as the method is concerned, there is nothing else like this out there. It is a unique and completely bespoke solution to a problem I faced. Overall, from inception to where it is now, Train Tracking has taken up six years of my life. I'm very pleased with it.

Third, Train Tracking also won't be available to just anyone - and especially not to people who have fished for a method via PM with those I've demonstrated it for - if you want this, you've got to demonstrate a RESPECT for our secrets or this is one that will be withheld from you.

Best,

Atlas