Ebook - Pseudo Chronicles Vol 1 by Steven Palmer (Digital Download)

Master Mind-Bending Card Magic with 'Pseudo Chronicles Vol 1'

Step into the intriguing world of 'Pseudo Chronicles Vol 1' by Steven Palmer, a digital ebook designed to elevate your card magic to astonishing new heights. Palmer, a seasoned performer, shares his closely guarded secrets, presenting effects that brilliantly mimic true mind-reading and extraordinary card skill. What makes this collection truly remarkable is its accessibility: every routine requires only beginner-level sleight of hand, making professional-grade magic attainable for enthusiasts of all skill levels. These aren't mere tricks; they are mainstays in Palmer's own repertoire, consistently eliciting powerful, jaw-dropping reactions from his audiences. Prepare to transform your performances and leave your spectators utterly spellbound.

The Art of Psychological Deception: 'Subtle'

Dive deep into 'Subtle,' a routine that exemplifies the profound impact of psychological strategy in magic. This thought-reading demonstration is so cleverly constructed that its core method is almost established before the deck even leaves its box. You'll guide a spectator through a process where they shuffle the deck, then silently select a card from a few small piles while your head is turned. Even after their chosen card is seemingly lost within the shuffled deck, you'll flawlessly reveal it. Palmer expands on concepts from his debut book, 'Method,' offering his refined handling and a psychological subtlety with far-reaching applications beyond just cards. An invisible card control is also taught, enhancing the deceptive power.

Unleashing Versatility: 'Drift'

'Drift' reintroduces an often-overlooked concept, injecting it with innovative technical depth. This system is a masterclass in versatility, offering a myriad of applications adaptable to any performing style. Its ease of use combined with profound potential makes it an indispensable tool for your magical arsenal. Palmer not only teaches the underlying system but also provides two personal routines showcasing its power, inspiring you to create countless applications of your own. Expect to badly fool anyone unfamiliar with this ingenious concept; its fairness and flexibility make it a go-to routine for professional and casual performers alike.

The Genius of Concealment: 'Kuniva Holdout'

Prepare to be amazed by the 'Kuniva Holdout,' a devious and brilliantly deceptive technique. This method allows a spectator to freely overhand shuffle the deck while you secretly maintain a precise setup of up to thirteen cards. Its cleverness is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face as you grasp its immense potential. This technique is so potent it will fool even experienced magicians, ensuring your spectators stand no chance of deciphering its secrets. Palmer includes a personal favorite handling of the 'think stop' idea, demonstrating how to integrate the 'Kuniva Holdout' for maximum impact. This concept has become Palmer's preferred method for astonishing both fellow performers and laypeople.

Original Specs

"Welcome to the first volume of Psuedo Chronicles. The goal of these notes and this series is to showcase effects that mimic real mind reading or extraordinary skill with playing cards. None of the effects contained herein require any sleight of hand beyond a beginner level. That being said, do not under estimate the power of these effects. They are a constant in my working repertoire and always receive great reactions. Thank you for your interest in this work." Steven Palmer

Subtle: A routine that displays how far ahead you can get using psychology in a routine.

This demonstration of thought reading is almost complete method wise before the deck even leaves the box.

The roots of the effect were in my debut book “Method” but I am now giving away my pet handling and effect for the psychological subtlety used. I have expanded the idea and taken it to the new levels.

A brief description of the effect is that spectator shuffles the deck, following which small piles of cards are shown to him while the performer has his head turned. The spectator just thinks of one of the cards that are shown. The rest of the face-down deck is dealt off on top of the potential selections losing his thought of card in the process. The spectator is asked to focus on the selection and the performer proceeds to reveal it.

I think of this routine as the little brother of “Void” but it lacks none of its power. The astute reader will see the multiple possibilities of the linguistic technique at play here in other routines, not just cards.

Also included in this routine is favourite card control of mine that looks and feels invisible to the spectator

Drift: This routine takes an old and often underused idea and has been added new depths technically.

The method in play here has a myriad of applications and potential. The number of applications this has are many and varied to suit any performing style. It will appeal to you whatever you’re performing style due to its ease of use and its versatility.

After teaching the system, I give you two of my personal routines using the described techniques, however, I am confident you will have many of your own ideas as you read the content.

Anyone not familiar with this concept will get be fooled badly.

This is a go-to routine of mine due to its fairness and flexibility.

Kuniva Holdout: A devious, complexing and fooling technique that allows the spectator to freely overhand shuffle the deck maintaining a set up of up to 13 cards.

This technique will fool magicians and so your spectators won’t have a chance.

When you read this I guarantee you smile at the cleverness and see how versatile the techniques in play are.

I also include a personal favourite handling of the think stop idea handling using the Kuniva holdout technique.

This concept has been my go-to technique to fool fellow performers and laypeople alike.

Many of the routines in this series could of been released as stand alone effects.