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Stunninger Inner circle 2819 Posts |
For the past 5 years or so I've been in search of the "perfect" full billet peek using business cards. I don't like folding or tearing my business cards, so I wanted a peek that would not require the card to be folded or torn. I also wanted a peek that would work 100% of the time with dry hands, as my hands get very dry in the winter. Another design requirement was no restrictions where the subject could write on the card. Another requirement was I wanted to start clean and end clean, being able to set the cards down on the table, or hand them to the spectator to with no worry...nothing out of place...nothing to find.
I also wanted the spectator to be able to put their card in the stack, rather than me. I also wanted them to be able to mix up the cards if they chose to. Of course the peek had to be deceptive. But I also wanted the handling to appear to "prove" that a peek could not have occured. I know, I know, some will say this is "running when not being chased." And from one perspective it certainly is. But it is a feature I designed into this specific handling, and one I quite like. After years of experimentation with different methods and sequencing, I came up with 4 different handlings. All similar in some ways, different in others. All 4 use classic, well-known principles. So the core methods are not new, but to the best of my knowledge, the specific handlings are. One of the 4 handlings I find particularly useful. It is one of the easiest to execute full billet peeks I've ever used. It's called The Elvis Peek. It is ideal for a one-on-one reading and allows enough time to read a short question, a design duplication, a name, star sign, number,or many other pieces of information. A small number of review copies have gone out to those I know and trust. I will be giving away one copy to the first person who successfully guesses why the peek is named as it is. Please post your guesses on this thread. Why is this called The Elvis Peek? Was Elvis secretly a mentalist? Did Elvis perform mind reading professionally under a stage name? Did he actually invent a business card peek decades ago that has stayed underground all this time? Does this peek involve jelly donuts? Which Elvis are we talking about? Is the peek's name actually an acronym which describes its key features? Is "The Elvis Peek" really an anagram? Is there another explanation all together? Good luck, and... Thank you very much. |
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Nathan Alexander Inner circle 2021 Posts |
"Always On My Mind"?
Bad guess. But I want in. |
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Lseeyou Inner circle 1271 Posts |
Hi, happy to try my luck
Does it relates with Only You song sung by Elvis? |
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dmoses Inner circle 2261 Posts |
Elvis... the Pelvis!
"You're a comedian. You wanna do mankind a service, tell funnier jokes."
TPR by Dave Moses and Iain Dunford T-shirts for Magicians and Mentalists |
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dyoung Special user 898 Posts |
Easy! Elvis was known for liking hamburgers, and the meat (info) is sandwiched in a bun (two blank cards) and you get the peek from this position.
All the best, Dan |
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Waterloophai Inner circle Belgium 1368 Posts |
Elvis NEVER sung Only You
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David Numen Inner circle 2072 Posts |
I hope this leaves spectators all shook up without suspiscious minds...
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Barry Gitelson Special user Kona Hawaii 971 Posts |
It left the building.....
"Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God." Author: Leo Buscaglia
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Blindside785 Inner circle Olympia, WA 4541 Posts |
Cause he died on the toilet and possibly the peak resembles that of an open toilet lid.
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NeilS Inner circle 3225 Posts |
If I Can Dream ....
If I can dream I can really read a spectator's mind If I can dream I am a brilliant performer If I dream I can present miracles If I can dream Stunninger's release is the ultimate in peeks If I can dream ... |
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David Numen Inner circle 2072 Posts |
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On Jun 29, 2020, dyoung wrote: His favourite sandwich was peanut butter, banana and bacon and I think he preferred that to burgers. In fact, I've just channeled him and he confirms this to be the case. Or he would if he was actually dead and not leading an anonymous life in Kettering. It's called the Elvis peek because he went in deep cover after faking his death and this peek is about getting information under deep cover. Ahahah thank you ma'am. |
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Bernice New user 90 Posts |
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On Jun 29, 2020, Nathan Alexander wrote: Beat me to it! Good luck. |
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MadisonH Inner circle 1752 Posts |
It’s called the Elvis peek because it involves twisting the card like Elvis twisted his hips.
Madison |
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Sean Mann Regular user Essex, UK 159 Posts |
Is it called the Elvis peek because it's good enough to get you a Vegas residency until you become rich and fat?
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts |
Did you invent it on the toilet? And were you all shook up...
I've asked to be banned
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David Numen Inner circle 2072 Posts |
You sneak your look at the card which is secretly in your hand whilst you mop your sweaty forehead with a towel which you then throw into the particpants face.
Or else you are using the reflective potential of the shiny stones on your white jumpsuit. :) |
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Bietfriek Special user Bye, bye after 501 Posts |
Elvis TCB (Taking care of business) because that’s what you do with the cards.
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Bill Cushman Inner circle Florida 2876 Posts |
Costello: My Aim Is True
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NeverMind Loyal user Right up there. On the stage. 279 Posts |
I guess it "veils" your peeking moment from spec gaze?
It is better to be trusted than liked.
Under promise. Over perform. |
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Stunninger Inner circle 2819 Posts |
Thanks to all who have taken a shot! Some great guesses!
No one has even come close. But don't give up. Keep trying until 7 days after my OP. With all the clever people here, someone is bound to get it eventually. Surprised no one has mentioned anything about aliens... Thanks for your participation. Keep it up...and good luck! |
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