Magic Video - Contact by David Devlin
Description & Effect
Unleash a Hauntingly Visual Book Test
Traditional book tests often leave audiences impressed by mental prowess but longing for a visual 'magic moment.' David Devlin's 'Contact' shatters that mold, transforming the classic book test into a profoundly visual and spooky magical experience designed specifically for the discerning magician. Forget dry mentalism; 'Contact' invites you and your audience to make actual contact with unseen forces, all through the innocent pages of a book. While perfect for a mysterious séance theme, its versatility allows for a powerful 'straight magic' presentation that will leave even the most jaded spectators genuinely baffled.
The Impossible Revealed
Imagine this: On your table sits a book, a pencil, a slip of paper, and an empty envelope. You introduce the concept of spiritual communication, explaining that a chosen word will serve as a conduit. A spectator randomly selects a page and notes its number and first word. The book is then handed to them. The empty envelope is shown, the spectator places the pencil inside, and it's sealed. A moment of silent anticipation... then, the envelope visibly jumps! Upon opening, you reveal that something profound has occurred. The spectator opens their book to the chosen page, only to discover a section has been impossibly torn out! From the envelope, along with the pencil, tumbles the very torn page, bearing the chilling, handwritten message: 'I AM HERE.' It's a moment of pure, undeniable magic.
'Contact' is a masterclass in impactful deception, built on ingenious principles that ensure its unforgettable climax. You'll execute this powerful effect with no sleight of hand, no switches, and minimal preparation—the book is ready in about a minute without any complex assembly. It's easy to learn, easy to perform, and comes with alternate handlings to suit your style. Best of all, the book can be given away as an impossible souvenir, its secret perfectly protected. This is the visual, spooky, and utterly magical book test you've been waiting for.
Please note: This is a digital download. Gimmicks are not included.
Original Specs
Contact by David Devlin
Book tests are a staple in the repertoires of mentalists and are very effective in a performance of mentalism (see David's Bookworm Act). However, for magicians the effect can be rather lack luster as nothing visual happens. There is very little or even no "magic" when it comes to a standard book test.
David Devlin's Contact is not a book test in the traditional sense. It is a book test designed for the magician. It is a book test of sorts with a séance themed presentation. It is through the book itself that the performer will make contact with the "spirits". The presentation is rather spooky; however your presentation does not need to be bizarre or as part of a séance. It can be performed as straight magic. It can be done close up or on stage. And best of all, the book can be given away to a spectator as a keepsake! The secret will never be found. It might be seen, but it will not be found.
Here is the effect:
On the table are a book, a small pencil, a slip of paper, and an envelope. The performer talks about spiritualism and contacting the dead. The envelope is shown to be totally empty. It is explained that it is necessary to give the spirits a point of reference, something to use in order to manifest their presence. In this case, a word will be used. The book is picked up, and a page is selected at random. The page number and the first word on the page are noted. The book is closed and handed to a spectator.
It is now explained that the spirits will only present themselves in the dark. The envelope is shown to be totally empty. The spectator places the pencil in it. It is then sealed and set on the table.
A silent moment passes. Suddenly, the envelope literally jumps! The performer picks up the envelope, tears it open, and looks inside. "Oh, my God." he says. Something has happened. The spectator is instructed to open the book to the selected page. He does so, but finds that half of the page has been torn out! The envelope is turned over and its contents fall out. First the pencil, and then the torn page. The spectator picks up the page, and not only does it match the torn page in the book, but scrawled on it in pencil are the words, "I AM HERE"!
-No sleight of hand
-No switches
-Can be performed close up or on stage
-The book can be given away
-The preparation of the book takes about one minute or less
-The book is not taken apart and reassembled to prepare it.
-Easy to do
-Two alternate handlings are given
Also, if spooky magic is your thing, check out David's eBook Haunted.
1st edition 2014, 15 pages.
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
