D. Angelo Ferri - The Master of Misdirecton Part 1 of 2

Section One Principals

1. Mind/Body/ Movement
This chapter deals with the principal ‘The Body Takes The Hand’ and complementary psychological principals. Slydini’s Sponge Ball Routine is used to introduce his system of movement.

2. Arousal/Suspicion/Justificaton/Reason/Proof/Acceptance/Amplification
This is a study of the technique Slydini used to influence thought patterns and there by create a justification for accomplishing necessary mechanics. The chapter highlights the use of this psychological misdirection in his Coins Through The Table.

3. Timing
This chapter offers a definition of Slydini’s Timing and specific examples of Timing Sequences and their practical application. If your intention is to perform the One Coin Routine, The Torn & Restored Cigarette, and apply the principal of performing a necessary mechanic when the audience is mentally at rest, a complete understanding and ability to perform within Slydini’s Timing Construction is absolutely necessary.

4. Belief
Without exception, in every lesson, at some point Slydini would tell me; “You must believe what you are doing. If you believe it; they will believe it.” To achieve perfection in our misdirection we must perform each movement; unconscious of technique; with complete belief.

5. The Misdirection Sleight
This is a study of Slydini’s Misdirection Sleight, the move he used to vanish the ball in his Paper Balls Into the Box. This chapter takes a close look at what Slydini is thinking to himself as he performs the move and therefore what he projecting to his audience.

6. Guarding Your Center
This is a study of the physical relationship of the seated Close Up Magician to his impromptu assistant. A functional awareness of this relationship is necessary on a routine by routine basis.

7. Some Technical Considerations
A brief review of technical concerns that must be understood and addressed in this system of Close Up Magic.

8. Definitions
Review and Definitions of Principals and Techniques.

9. Formulas
An Outline of Psychological Misdirective Techniques.