Side Effects by Bob Cassidy
- Product Code: B1#88
- Reward Points: 15
- Availability: In Stock
- $7.68
-
$3.99
- Price in reward points: 399
One of the inherent difficulties in presenting effective mentalism is that it generally lacks the element of surprise. The performer states that he will read a thought and proceeds to do so. He says he will predict tomorrow's headlines and he does. Many would-be mentalists infallibly demonstrate so many different alleged mental powers that the element of believability is lacking as well.
By applying the "Side Effects " principle, the element of surprise is returned to the art and variety is introduced into a performance without sacrificing believability. Bob's good friend Ross Johnson, one of the finest mentalists in the world today , created an effect Bob calls "Ross Johnson's Mind Freeze ".
EFFECT: (As seen without the side effect)
A spectator is asked to think of someone who has passed away and to print that person's name on a piece of paper. The paper is folded and destroyed, preferably in a somewhat ritualistic manner. The performer then describes the decedent, reveals the name, and delivers a message from beyond to any living persons who may be present at the demonstration. That is the basic premise of the effect and, as such, is a rather standard demonstration.
THE SIDE EFFECT:
We will assume that the paper bearing the name of the dead person is being burned. The performer gazes into the flames and tells the subject to concentrate on reaching the other side. He begins to describe a person and give the initials of the name. He looks at the volunteer and says, for example, "Julie? "
The spectator responds in the negative, the name makes no sense to her. The performer says, "I'm not talking to you. I'm getting a message for Julie. " Pointing to a spectator toward the side or rear of the room, he says. "You are Julie? Yes? There is someone here with the initials BL Does this make sense to you? The name is Betty? " The performer is correct of course , and depending on the nature of his presentation successfully reveals relevant information about Betty - including, perhaps, a message from her to Julie.
He can end the demonstration here, or, if he chooses, he can now go back to the first spectator and reveal information and a possible communication from the first spectator's dear departed.
1st edition 2003; 17 pages.
word count: 6074 which is equivalent to 24 standard pages of text
Reviews (0)
Related Products
Seance: The Other Side by Angelo Stagnaro
Mentalism teaching Angelo Stagnaro - Seance: The Other SideBrought together nearly 100 mentalism eff..
$3.99 $7.48
Symbolicus (A Mental Routine) by Alexander De Cova
You display a big envelope with a prediction. Two spectators assist you with this experiment. You di..
$1.99 $6.68
Accuracy by Andrew Gerard
The performer places a one dollar bill and a one hundred dollar bill on the table along with a quart..
$1.99 $4.99
Numiracle Prediction by Maurice Janssen
A volunteer is asked to merely think of a three-digit number. Next, they are asked to take their tho..
$0.99 $6.99
Recommend
Predator Pack by R. Paul Wilson
“R. Paul Wilson is a genius! The Predator Pack is so diabolically clever; this is a real fooler!”&nb..
$0.99 $11.00
Flick Out by Dingding
Flick Out by Dingding is easy to build and fun to play. This gimmick can be performed on social..
$0.99 $10.00
Mike Bornstein - Polaroid Money Outdone
Mike Bornstein's Polaroid Money Outdone begins with four $1 bills. They're shown front and back. One..
$0.99 $6.98
Michael Skinner - Linking Rings
Michael Skinner was one of the best all-around close-up magicians in the world and this video featur..
$0.99 $6.99
Meir Yedid - Triple T.U.C. Routines
Marcelo Insua’s Triple T.U.C. (Tango Ultimate Coin) Coin Set is a set of magnetic nested shells and ..
$0.99 $6.99
Meir Yedid - Stand-Up, Pop-Jump
This is the quick, direct and visual card routine that Meir uses to open all of his formal close-up ..
$0.99 $7.99
Meir Yedid - Rainbow Card Routines
Higar’s Rainbow Phantom Cards are among the most ingenious technologies that has been applied to mag..
$0.99 $5.99
Meir Yedid - Gambler's Ways
This is a routine I have been performing and refining since I was a teenager. It is based on ideas b..
$1.99 $9.99
Meir Yedid - Direct Transpo
This is Meir’s handling of a classic effect that card magicians have been obsessed with. An easy to ..
$0.99 $9.99
Meir Yedid - Customizable Twists
This is an easy Twisting The Aces routine with a kicker ending that can be customized to promote you..
$0.99 $5.99
Marc DeSouza - Award Winning Close-Up Magic
Marc DeSouza, has won more close-up magic competitions than probably anyone. On this video he perfor..
$2.99 $21.00
Magic Ian - Ring & Spring Tutorial
The Ring & Spring puzzle has been included in magic sets and sold in magic shops for many years...
$0.99 $5.00
Jerry Andrus - The Two Card Trick
This was one of Jerry Andrus’ favorite routines to perform during casual and seemingly impromptu sit..
$0.99 $5.99
Geoff Latta - Twist Till It Hurts
This was one of Geoff Latta’s favorite creations because it featured many visual sequences and a kic..
$0.99 $5.99
Gene Maze - Pure Deceptions
Gene Maze was an underground card star who created a wealth of routines and techniques. His trademar..
$2.99 $19.00
Gene Maze - Miracle Maze
During 1985 and 1986 Gene Maze decided to document his creations on video. He set up a video camera ..
$3.99 $30.00





















