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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
Alakazam now have more stock and Bowers yours shipped yesterday.
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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
Thanks Mark looking forward to receiving it.
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
I'm dying to see more customer reviews even though this keeps selling out. As a creator you know your material works for yourself but it is always good to know how well it works for others and whether you hit the right spot with the instructions etc.
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
Wow over 500 sold and still only 1 review, perhaps I should make my next release more controversial lol.
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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
I will post one for sure when I receive mine Mark.
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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
Received this today.A very nice set of cards indeed.The cards have a
professional look to them.Your specs will really think they are truly being tested for sure.The first segment revealing there star sign.I really love how the cards do all the work for you.This is great.The second segment revealing their birthday.I like half of the reveal.But not how you get their exact day of birth. The last segment is very nice also.And the extras Mark adds using the anagram method which I already knew. Overall This is a great addition to my toolkit.Will I use it.Some of it for sure.I still love Eclipse the best for revealing a birthdate [month and day] Which can also be accomplished propless.Thanks Mark for putting this effect out to us. Todd |
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
Todd, glad you are enjoying the basic and advanced effects. I'm interested in what specifically you don't like about the 2 options for the full birthday. I know when seen in print the method seems quite bold. I'm assuming you have seen the full performance video which shows how clean it looks. Sure as performed on Peter Nardi there is a classic method involved that not everyone is comfortable with but the alternate Jones/Chandaue handling solves that. Try it out on a layman with the included subtleties and you will find it hits as hard for laymen if not harder than it did on Pete.
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Yuan Moons Veteran user 348 Posts |
I think some people may have thought the day of month could be found out by using the cards...
I bought it knowing what was going on and the best part for me was the justification for the selections. In other uses of the core method I'd never seen a justification I felt completely comfortable with. I've played with this method myself for years for both star signs and word tests and always struggled to find a process that made sense. Your process doesn't in any way feel contrived and I wish I'd have thought of it! I can now apply it to my own effects (for my personal use)so this has had great value for me. |
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
I always find that method is in many ways the least important part as long as it is practical and deceptive. The performance video is an unedited and somewhat condensed performance, usually there is actually a little more distance between the shall we say first and last part. Even so Peter was completely fooled and many watching the video were fooled by the year despite the fact that the video emphasises such things.
If you already know Isobella's Star or any variant of it such as Eclipse then you can use Ophiuchus to get the sign (but don't reveal it) then have them generate their Astro number and because through the sign you already know the month it is then very easy to convert the Astro number back to the exact date. No off by one, no having to fish for which half of the year etc. This was why I originally came up with Ophiuchus around 5 or so years ago. Then over the years it developed into what you see today. I still use IS 2 in conjunction with Pete's anagram too although 9 times out of 10 I include the year. I also use IS 3, I find it pays to have many methods. Mark |
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
Because I've been using this for years and doing star sign stuff for longer than I can remember the order of the signs is pretty much second nature to me. However a few people have commented that the small amount of memory work (The order of the 12 signs) is a little daunting. I appreciate that for the hobbyist that just wants to get out and perform this having to memorise even a small amount can get in the way. Likewise for a worker who may have to remember anagrams, a stack, a bunch of words for various book tests etc the less need to remember the better.
Due to this I am very seriously considering adding an extra matching crib card which will take the form of a numbered list of the signs and their dates which can be offered to the participant to check their own sign. This could then be left face up on the table thus being hidden in plain sight. However my dilemma here is that while I could absorb the expense of adding this at no extra cost to Newer batches. It would be cost prohibitive to post them out to existing buyers at my own expense considering the already rock bottom price. So my question is how would you feel if you already bought Ophiuchus at full price and were asked to pay postage for the crib card? Postage on a single caed should be nominal. (I don't feel too guilty about those that got the special offer at the launch because even with postage for the optional crib its still a bargain). On the one hand I want to fo the extra mile and make this completely accessible to all skill levels. On the other hand I do not want to be unfair to those that paid me the incredible honour of already investing in my work. The crib is optional, it isn't required but I do appreciate that it would make a big difference to many. I would love to hear your thoughts. Mark |
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Colin (C.J.) Special user 564 Posts |
Charge for it Mark. If people are too lazy to learn it they should pay you for the benefit they derive by not having to invest effort.
By the way, I really think this is a serious contender for trick/mentalism effect of the year. It completely blows people away. |
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Yuan Moons Veteran user 348 Posts |
I think it’s very fair.
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RNK Inner circle 7493 Posts |
I got my copy a few days ago and finally downloaded the PDF instructions. The cards are very nice and look great. Yes, the method is not new but I do love Mark's process when the spectator uses his/her intuition to pick the right card(s) that has his sign on it. Very nice! Makes this old method fantastic IMO!
RNK
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Tom Wong Loyal user England 291 Posts |
Title: Ophiuchus
Creator: Mark Chandaue Producer: Mark Chandaue Performance / Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BnarORFsm4 MSRP: £20.00 GBP Instruction page count: 16 Manufacturer’s write up: Mark Chandaue’s Ophiuchus is a new tool for devining a participants Star Sign or one could call it an old tool used in a new way. Ophiuchus has the following features: -High quality props included -No complicated mathematics required -Fully justified and simple procedure Birthday can include the year (will need some simple math) Star sign can be devined without the props No threads, magnets, electronics or stooges. Introduction: The mastermind behind Harpacrown brings you a deviously good new system based closely off an old principle. It is true that the principle itself could be seen as transparent, it’s Mark’s presentation and scripting as a whole which makes this oh-so fooling. If devining the star sign wasn’t enough Mark’s combination of bold and clever scripting allows you to get your spectators WHOLE birthday. Yes you read that right; the day, the month and the year with 100% accuracy every time. If for some reason you didn’t want to reveal a spectator’s birthday, not to worry because Mark has included further instruction on reading and devining one spectators star sign or devining two spectators star signs simultaneously. Personally I love the idea of using the intuition cards for Pre-show as Mark does. What is taught: Basic Effect - After testing the participants intuition the performer gives a reading and correctly devines the participants star sign. Intermediate Effect - After testing the participants intuition the performer gives a reading and correctly devines the participants star sign and date of birth. Advanced Effect - The performer correctly devines the star signs of two participants. Conclusion: For what you pay this is a steal. As well as getting the highest possible quality props you get detailed instruction, professional routining and perfect scripting all straight from Mark who has obviously worked this material extensively. All I can say is that this is something that every mentalist who enjoys pure star sign or birthday revelations should have in their repertoire, it truly is a class piece of mentalism. Pros -High quality props included -Simple and easy to do -Versatile and can be used in a number of different ways -100% accuracy Cons -A little memory work (You have to know the star signs, in order of by heart) -Some mathematics involved (However these are very basic) Product Quality: 10 The intuition cards included are designed by Phil Smith and printed by Steve Haresign (Haresign Press) on the thickest business card stock available and then laminated, so they should last you a lifetime with proper care. On top of that they come with a nice, thin plastic carry case which will keep the cards as good as new. Teaching Quality: 8 I found the instruction sometimes confusing, however I am sure this is not down to Mark’s teaching abilities but rather the mathematical nature of the effect. Mark goes into each aspect in great detail sharing valuable subtleties and nuances. Overall Rating: 90% Highly recommended.
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Jacob Smith Inner circle Columbus, OH 1871 Posts |
Https://youtu.be/_MJmc0daT0g
Here are my thoughts from Mystery Arts Inc, I'll be doing a follow up as well when the cards themselves arrive!! Spoiler alert... This will be a runner for product of the year easily. XX, -Jacob |
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Tom Wong Loyal user England 291 Posts |
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On Jul 21, 2017, magician 336 wrote: I agree Jacob.
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
Thanks for the reviews guys. RNK you will find that process will transfer to many other effects that use this method. Although the fully justified procedure is only a part of it, there are many subtleties and nuances that make this effect what it is.
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
Murphys will have stock of these by Tuesday and so this should be available from your favourite dealer very soon.
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
I have created a trailer for Ophiuchus that includes the full unedited performance.
https://youtu.be/kb3EEaZ9C9E Mark |
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
This is now available from Penguin and should be in other dealers soon.
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