Ebook - CALCULATATIONS by Stephen Tucker
Description & Effect
Unleash Astonishing Mental Magic with CALCULATATIONS
Prepare to confound and astound your audience with 'CALCULATATIONS' by the ingenious Stephen Tucker. This digital download reveals the secrets behind a mind-bending card and number revelation effect that uses an everyday electronic scientific calculator to create an aura of pure impossibility. Forget complex sleights; this is about clever methodology and a presentation that elevates a simple prop into a powerful magical tool.
The Unforgettable Effect
Imagine this: you introduce an ordinary electronic scientific calculator, explaining you're conducting an experiment. You ask anyone you meet to name ANY card (for example, the 8♦) and ANY number between 1 and 52 (say, 23). You key their selections into your 'pocket computer.' Then, you describe a previous interaction: 'The last person I asked named the Q♣ and 48. I then amazed him by doing this...' You pick up a tabled deck, deal down to the 48th card, and impossible as it seems, it's the Q♣! After reassembling the deck, you then turn to your current spectator, asking them to deal down to their chosen number, 23. The card they reveal? Their freely named 8♦! This double revelation, involving both past and present choices, is a devastating one-two punch that leaves spectators utterly speechless.
Why CALCULATATIONS Stands Out
'CALCULATATIONS' isn't just another card trick; it's a masterclass in psychological misdirection and precise execution. Stephen Tucker's brilliant method ensures that despite the apparent freedom of choice, you are always one step ahead. The use of a calculator adds a modern, almost scientific feel to the magic, making the impossibilities even more profound. The ebook provides you with everything you need to understand and perform this effect with confidence, making it suitable for close-up, walk-around, or even parlor performances. Learn the subtle nuances that make this trick a truly professional piece of mentalism.
What You'll Receive
This digital download provides you with the complete, detailed instructions for performing 'CALCULATATIONS.' You'll learn Stephen Tucker's ingenious system, allowing you to execute this incredible double prediction with ease and impact. No special gimmicks (beyond a standard scientific calculator and a deck of cards you already own) are required, making this an accessible and powerful addition to any magician's repertoire.
Original Specs
Effect:
Introducing the Electronic Scientific Calculator (supplied) you explain that, as an experiment, you are asking everyone you meet to name ANY card and ANY number from 1 to 52, then recording their answers on your pocket computer. Let's assume they name the 8♦ and 23.
You key in their details then say, "The last person I asked said the Q♣ and 48. I then amazed him by doing this... you now pick up a tabled deck and deal down to the 48th card... it's the Q♣. You assemble the deck then, as an apparent afterthought, as they named the 8♦ and the number 23, ask them deal down to the 23rd card... it's the 8♦!"
