Magic Video - Better Returns by Mike Ince
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Unlock Next-Level Mentalism with Mike Ince's 'Better Returns'
Step into the mind of a master with 'Better Returns' by Mike Ince, a comprehensive digital download PDF featuring an exclusive collection of audience-favorite mentalism effects and innovative ideas. This isn't just a book of tricks; it's a testament to the power of collaboration and refined performance, designed to give you, the performer, a 'better return' on your investment in every sense. Mike Ince, with invaluable contributions from friends like Sean Waters and Patrick O'Gorman, presents material that has captivated audiences and is now ready to transform your shows.
A Versatile Arsenal for Any Performance Setting
Whether you command a grand stage or engage intimate close-up circles, 'Better Returns' equips you with versatile routines. Delve into captivating parlor and stage pieces such as the thought-provoking 'Einstein In My Pocket,' the intriguing 'Apophenial Square,' and the compelling 'Between Strangers.' For close-up enthusiasts, discover playful effects involving ordinary fortune cookies and playing cards. Learn 'The DWRNAP Peek,' a clever and undetectable method for gaining information using an ungaffed hip pocket wallet, making it incredibly practical and spontaneous. Beyond specific effects, Mike shares invaluable presentational ideas designed to ignite your imagination and help you craft truly unique routines.
Enhance Your Classics and Inspire New Creations
'Better Returns' also offers a unique opportunity to build upon your existing knowledge. Find expert tips and insights to make some of your most cherished effects, like Richard Osterlind's acclaimed 'ODDS' and Steve Thompson's 'Glance,' play even stronger and more impossibly (note: you'll need to own these original items to fully benefit from Mike's enhancements). From a detailed description of the 'Fortunate One' — a casual fortune cookie prediction — to 'Changing the ODDS' — an ingenious twist on a classic — each contribution is crafted to elevate your artistry. This digital PDF is a treasure trove of practical, audience-pleasing mentalism that promises to enhance your skills and captivate your spectators, ensuring every performance yields 'better returns'.
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Mike Ince – Better Returns
This collection of effects and ideas showcases some of my audience`s favorite creations, several of which would not have seen the light of day without collaboration and encouragement from friends like Sean Waters and Patrick O`Gorman (henceforth known as the ever-elusive Underground Kid) . Two or three get a better return on their investment, hence, the name "Better Returns". As in other arenas of life when it comes to mentalism two heads are better than one (unless they`re attached to the same neck, which makes audiences uncertain which one to look at).
In these pages you`ll find parlor and stage routines like "Einstein In My Pocket", "Apophenial Square", "Between Strangers" and "Six Degrees". There are also playful close-up effects with fortune cookies, playing cards, a simple peek for use with an ungaffed hip pocket wallet, plus presentational ideas to feed your imagination as you build your own routines. You`ll also find tips to make some of your favorite effects such as Osterlind`s "ODDS" and Steve Thompson`s "Glance" play even stronger (you`ll need to own those items to get the most out of my writing).
Here`s a description of the contents:
Fortunate One
Effect:
While dining casually with friends or prospective clients at a Chinese restaurant, the performer holds his hand above an ordinary, unprepared fortune cookie still wrapped in its plastic. Looking at the participant, the performer states, for example, "I see thrills in your future . "The participant unwraps the fortune cookie and breaks it open to find the following fortune:" A thrilling time is in your immediate future ".
The DWRNAP Peek
Effect:Someone writes on your business card and, holding it writing-side down, you replace it into your wallet By the time you`ve replaced your wallet into your inner breast pocket you know what they`ve written and can use the information. however you like. The wallet is legitimate and ungaffed.
Einstein in My Pocket
Effect:
The right audience experiences a fun, lively (if not slightly inappropriate) performance of Al Koran`s "The Trick That Fooled Einstein" which concludes with a twist of telepathy. If you find it too bold to perform you`ll still enjoy reading about it.
Changing the ODDS
"Yes, Mike … that is very, very good That adds a lot to the effect and makes it look that much more impossible.." -Richard Osterlind
Thoughts on using the "invisible compromise" of "DR" to make Osterlind`s drawing duplication effect seem even more unlikely. (Osterlind`s secrets will not be divulged so you`ll need to own ODDS to benefit the most from this item). My thanks go to Mr. O.
Between Strangers
Effect:
"Between Strangers" is a dual drawing-duplication between two audience members who read one another`s minds This is my handling of a ploy that dates back to vaudeville yet has seen sparse publi
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
