Magic Video - Ben Harris - Silent Running

Unleash Pure Mentalism with Silent Running

Prepare to delve into one of the most astonishing 'Think of a Card' methods developed in years! Ben Harris's 'Silent Running' offers a groundbreaking concept for mentalists seeking the holy grail of prop-less performance. Imagine this: a spectator is asked to simply think of any number from 1 to 10 and then choose a suit – all entirely in their mind. They combine these thoughts to form the image of a playing card, never uttering a single word. With no props, no deck of cards, and absolutely no prior knowledge of their selection, you proceed to reveal their thought-of card with 100% accuracy. This isn't just an effect; it's a versatile system designed for maximum impact and portability.

Devastating Routines & Unforgettable Revelations

'Silent Running' equips you with an arsenal of powerful ways to reveal the spectator's hidden thought. Experience the raw impact of a 'Direct Mind Read,' where you simply ask for concentration and then name their card, anytime, anywhere. Witness the impossible with 'The Dissolving Card,' a routine where a spectator, without your touch, finds their thought-of card miraculously vanished from a deck that was handled only by them. Inspired by Bob Cassidy, you can even apply this to two spectators for double the impossibility! For a truly theatrical experience, master the 'Spirited Card Stab,' where a spectator's imagined card is dramatically impaled by a knife through a newspaper, a revelation as visually stunning as it is inexplicable. Each routine is meticulously detailed, ensuring you can perform them with confidence and precision.

Beyond the Basics: Bonus Content & Expert Insights

Your journey with 'Silent Running' extends far beyond the core routines. This comprehensive guide includes a treasure trove of bonus ideas, nuanced routines, and expert contributions from some of the biggest names in mentalism. Steve Shufton shares his devastating 'SPEECHLESS' version of 'The Open Prediction,' while professional mentalist Devin Knight provides two fully developed routines brimming with fine detail and subtlety. Further insights and effects from Bob Cassidy, Paolo Cavalli, and Jason Messina ensure you have a rich and diverse collection of material. These bonus items alone are worth the price of admission, transforming 'Silent Running' into an indispensable resource for both serious students and professional performers. Learn a method that is strong, practical, and guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

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The Effect

POSSIBLY THE MOST AMAZING "THINK OF A CARD" METHOD IN YEARS!



"If you are seeking the holy grail of truly prop-less mentalism then you NEED to get this routine. Ben's thinking has always been unique and here he excels himself!"

- Marc Paul(UK)



WHAT IS SILENT RUNNING?SILENT RUNNING is a "Think Of A Card" concept that requires no props at all. You don't even need a deck of cards. Any spectator is asked to THINK of any number from 1-10， and then asked to THINK of a suit (either Clubs， Hearts， Spades or Diamonds). She does ALL OF THIS IN HER HEAD-TELLING YOU NOTHING. In her MIND she combines the chosen number and suit to create the visual image of a playing card. Again， SHE SAYS NOTHING! Once it's confirmed that she is thinking of a card that NO ONE CAN POSSIBLY KNOW， you proceed to reveal it in any number of ways， including：



DIRECT MIND READ

You ask the spectator to concentrate. You then reveal her thought-of card with 100% accuracy. It's that simple. Once you know the method you'll be able to do this at ANY TIME， ANYWHERE! In fact， you'll be doing this for the rest of your life. It is that strong， practical and simple!



THE DISSOLVING CARD

The spectator is handed a deck of cards BEFORE YOU BEGIN. She is asked to think of a card WITHOUT SAYING ANYTHING. When she has confirmed that she has a card in her mind， you ask her to imagine it "slowly fading way". Upon confirming that her mental image is gone， she is asked to take the deck and to remove her thought-of card. She attempts to do this， and counts the cards. However， there are ONLY 51 cards and her thought-of card IS NOT PRESENT-IT HAS REALLY FADED INTO NOTHING! You NEVER touch the deck-in fact you never need to know her thought of card at all! Thanks to a clever Bob Cassidy idea， you can even do this with TWO spectators， having TWO cards DISSOLVE one after the other!



SPIRITED CARD STAB

A deck is shuffled by a spectator， spread upon the table， and covered with a sheet of newspaper. A knife is introduced and the spectator is asked to THINK OF A CARD. Once she has done this， she is asked to imagine the spirit of HER IMAGINED CARD flowing down her arms， through her wrists， into her hands and finally into the knife. AT NO TIME DOES SHE REVEAL HER THOUGHT OF CARD. The performer now takes the knife and lunges it through the newspaper-where it stands proud for all to see. Now， for the FIRST TIME， the spectator announces her thought-of card to the audience. The knife is ripped from the newspaper and is seen to be IMPALING THE VERY SAME CARD. There are no switches-the thought-of card is genuinely impaled on the knife blade!



IMPORTANT POINTS

BONUS IDEAS， ROUTINES & EFFECTS

In addition to the above， STEVE SHUFTON contributes further nuance for card workers and presents "SPEECHLESS"-a devastating version of "The Open Prediction".



As a very special treat， professional mentalist DEVIN KNIGHT provides TWO FULLY DEVELOPED ROUTINES-each bristling with fine detail and subtlety. Any of these bonus items are worth the price of admission on their own! PLUS additional ideas and effects from BOB CASSIDY， PAOLO CAVALLI and JASON MESSINA.



What they're saying aboutSILENT RUNNING：



"This is so much more than just an effect. It is a powerful subtlety that is a must have for your mentalist toolbox."

- Banachek(USA)



"F*#%ing Brilliant!"

- Nathan Kranzo(USA)



"This is going to become the best effect of 2010 and possibly of the decade...the genius magic engineer Ben Harris has done it again."

- Chris Wasshuber(Lybrary.com)



"Brilliant， brilliant， brilliant!"- Marc Spelmann(UK)



"I highly recommend Silent Running to serious students of the art as well as to professional workers."

- Bob Cassidy(USA)



"The perfect effect for those times when someone says 'Do Something' and you have nothing with you. With this effect you need only your mind."

- Devin Knight(USA)



"I love the newspaper Card Stab as it has the perfect combination of drama and impossibility. Great stuff."

- Peter Duffie(Scotland)



"I will definitely be working this- amazing stuff."

- Dee Christopher(UK)



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