Magic Video - Docc Hilford - Boudoir Card Reading
Description & Effect
Unleash Authentic Mind Reading Anywhere
Dive into the world of genuine, impromptu mentalism with Docc Hilford's 'Boudoir Card Reading.' Originally conceived by Docc as a deceptively simple yet profoundly direct method for question reading, this technique quickly evolved into a powerful walk-around staple. Imagine performing an effect so clean, so direct, that audiences dismiss 'funny magic tricks' in favor of the 'real' magic you've just delivered. That's the impact of Boudoir Card Reading.
The Effect: Instant, Impossible Revelation
The core of this incredible routine is astonishingly straightforward. You hand a subject a business card from a small stack. They secretly write a thought, a personal dream, or a brief question on the back, then subtly push their card into the middle of the stack. Without ever appearing to touch the card, or making any suspicious moves, you instantly know the information written on it! It happens with such speed and stealth that it will genuinely fool you as you perform it, leaving audiences captivated by your seemingly psychic abilities.
Mastered by the Experts: Docc & Brian Curry
This digital download isn't just a method; it's a masterclass. You'll gain access to Docc Hilford's original concept and ingenious technique. Crucially, it includes the complete, theatrical patter and flawless handling perfected by acclaimed restaurant entertainer Brian Curry. A student of Bob Fitch, Brian infuses every aspect of the routine with purpose and comedic timing, enhancing the impact and making the 'magic' feel utterly authentic. His priceless subtleties elevate the performance from a trick to an experience.
Pure, Unprepared Mentalism
Forget complicated setups, bulky props, or custom gimmicks. 'Boudoir Card Reading' is designed for practicality. It requires no special cards; any ordinary business cards will work straight out of the box, without preparation. You can perform this standing, without needing a table, wallet, or any unnatural folds, tears, or sleights. It's pure, direct mentalism that fits into your pocket, ready to amaze at a moment's notice. The technique is also versatile, with variations for index cards, and Docc's full private reading session explained, offering endless possibilities for integration into your act.
Original Specs
arly last year I took some time to play with a new method of question reading techniques. I wanted something so simple and direct that it could be performed repeatedly as walk-around. I worked out what I wanted and began using it right away. Boudoir Card Reading was born.
I shared it with restaurant entertainer, Brian Curry of Washington DC. And the routine Brian added was both funny and entertaining. As he put it to me, “I can’t do any other tricks when I do this bit. They dismiss the funny magic stuff in favor of the ‘real’ thing I just did.”
Brian not only gave me his complete patter to share with you, but also his perfect handling. Here’s the effect in essence. You hand the subject a business card from a handful. They write a thought, a dream, or brief question on the back and push it into the middle of the stack. Apparently without ever touching it, you know the information on the card! Really. It happens so fast, so smooth and so stealthily that it will even fool you as you do it.
Brian also included a couple of priceless subtleties. As an advanced student of Bob Fitch, Brian has a theatrical reason for everything in the routine.
There are no special cards or gimmicks in Boudoir Card Reading. Any business cards will work without preparation. And it’s done standing! No wallets, folding, tearing or unnatural moves.
The technique has some interesting variations. You may choose to have questions written on index cards. My full private reading session is fully explained in the manuscript.
