Ebook - Penultimate by Syd Bergson (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unlock Astrological Mystery with Penultimate by Syd Bergson
Step into the intriguing world of astrological mentalism with 'Penultimate' by the renowned Syd Bergson. This innovative digital ebook reveals a truly baffling routine that combines the popular fascination with astrology and the powerful impact of mind-reading. Designed to be both entertaining and deeply mysterious, 'Penultimate' allows you to connect with your audience on a profound, personal level as you delve into their very beginnings.
The Unforgettable Effect
Imagine this: After a brief, engaging introduction about the cosmic influences of the planets on individuals, several participants are invited to take part. Each receives a white vinyl card and an opaque envelope. With your back turned, you instruct them to secretly write their birth date on the card using a Listo pencil, then seal it within the envelope, leaving it on a table before returning to their seats. Turning back, you pick up an envelope at random. Holding it up, you deliver a short, personalized 'astrological reading,' stating it applies specifically to the unknown participant whose envelope you hold. Then, with remarkable confidence, you write a precise birth date directly onto the envelope. Handing it back to the rightful owner for immediate verification, you prove not only that you've divined their exact birth date but also that you know exactly who it belongs to. This incredible feat is repeated flawlessly with the remaining envelopes, leaving everyone astounded.
Why Penultimate is a Must-Have for Every Performer
'Penultimate' is more than just a trick; it's a meticulously crafted performance piece that guarantees a strong, memorable impact. Its plot is elegantly simple to follow, making it surprisingly easy for any performer to master, regardless of their experience level. The routine is versatile, perfect for intimate settings with a single participant or larger groups, with a recommended setup involving three audience members for maximum effect. Crucially, the method behind 'Penultimate' remains completely unexplainable to the audience, ensuring that their sense of wonder and disbelief persists long after your performance. This digital download provides you with everything you need to add a truly baffling and personal mind-reading miracle to your repertoire.
Original Specs
Here is an entertaining mystery that ties in with the popular inter- est in Astrology. It may be performed with one person or more; our own preference is to have three members of the audience take part in the demonstration.
EFFECT: After a brief introductory statement dealing with the pur-. ported influences the planets exercise on people, the participants are handed white vinyl cards and opaque envelopes. While his back is turned, the performer instructs each participant to secretly write his birth date on a card with a Listo pencil and seal it in an envelope which he leaves on a table before returning to his seat. Facing around, performer picks up an envelope at random and orally delivers a short 'astrological reading that he says, is applicable only to the unknown participant whose envelope he is holding.
Without doing anything else, the performer boldly writes a birth date on the envelope and, directly hands it to the rightful participant for verification and of course, examination. He correctly does the same with the remaining envelopes.
In addition to having divined the birth dates, the performer proves that he also knows to whom each belong. As with all tricks having a strong impact on the audience, the plot for this is simple to follow, easy to perform and, unexplainable to the audience.
