Magic Video - FEEL BETTER by Chris Philpott (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Elevate Your Magic with Genuine Emotional Impact
Step into a new dimension of magic with 'FEEL BETTER' by Chris Philpott, a revolutionary digital download that transcends traditional illusion to deliver profound emotional transformation. This isn't just a trick; it's an experience designed to resonate deeply with your audience, leaving them uplifted and genuinely changed. Imagine performing a piece where the true magic happens within the spectator themselves, a magical journey from a challenging emotion to a bright, hopeful outlook.
The Transformative Journey
The performance begins by introducing a special deck of cards, akin to those used by therapists to help articulate complex feelings. You'll invite a spectator to anonymously select a card that reflects a negative emotion they may have felt, perhaps during a collective experience like a pandemic, though the presentation is fully adaptable. With astonishing accuracy, you'll then mind-read their chosen emotion, creating an immediate, uncanny connection. The climax arrives when you borrow their cell phone to capture a simple picture of them holding the card, encouraging them to envision a brighter future. Upon reviewing the image, the negative word on their card has magically transformed into something wonderfully positive and inspiring, a literal visual representation of their emotional shift.
Beyond the Trick: A Profound Connection
What sets 'FEEL BETTER' apart is its unique focus on the audience's well-being. As celebrated magician Steve Valentine notes, 'most magicians make their tricks about themselves, and Chris almost always makes it about the AUDIENCE, but now HE'S GONE ONE STEP FURTHER, with Feel Better he makes it about EVERYONE.' This routine is incredibly easy to perform yet offers unparalleled power and relevance. It's suitable for any setting, from intimate close-up gatherings to large theatrical stages, ensuring you can deliver this impactful message wherever you perform.
Praised by Masters of Illusion
The magic community has embraced 'FEEL BETTER' with overwhelming enthusiasm. Banachek calls it 'Beautiful! What a transformation, literally and figuratively!' Billy Kidd declares, 'Wow! That is powerful! And what a beautiful gift to leave people with.' Pete McCabe simply states, 'The only trick I know where the magical transformation happens to the spectator! Highest possible recommendation.' These testimonials underscore the profound, lasting impression this routine leaves, not just as a piece of magic, but as a moment of genuine human connection and hope.
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"Beautiful! What a transformation, literally and figuratively!"
- Banachek
"Wow! That is powerful! And what a beautiful gift to leave people with. This is great for both close up and stage. Love it!"
- Billy Kidd
"OK, screw you! You made me tear up watching a MAGIC TRICK?! It's great. It may be the best magic trailer ever. Really."
- Ken Weber
The Performer displays a deck that Therapists use to help their clients describe their negative emotions and says, "I don't want to go into any personal trauma, but we've all just been through a collective trauma - the pandemic." The Spectator takes some cards and chooses one that describes how they felt during the pandemic.
The Performer then mind-reads the spectator's emotions with uncanny detail. Then the Performer borrows a cell phone and takes a picture of the spectator holding the card while imagining a brighter future. When they look at the picture, their word has transformed into something wonderful!
(Note: the pandemic scripting is only one possible presentation.)
"The only trick I know where the magical transformation happens to the spectator! Highest possible recommendation."
- Pete McCabe
"Ok, it's no secret that Chris and I are mates, and I'm a huge fan of his work. Why? Well, most magicians make their tricks about themselves, and Chris almost always makes it about the AUDIENCE, but now HE'S GONE ONE STEP FURTHER, with Feel Better he makes it about EVERYONE. You can't get more topical, more powerful or for that matter more easy to perform. Feel Better is going straight into my new show as the encore piece, because I want to leave that final powerful moment with the audience to share."
- Steve Valentine
