Magic Video - Intimate Mysteries by Chris Philpott
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Unleash Intimate Mysteries with Chris Philpott's Digital Download
Step into a realm of magic that transcends mere sleight of hand. 'Intimate Mysteries' by award-winning magician, writer, and director Chris Philpott is a groundbreaking digital download designed to transform your approach to performance. This collection of 21 killer effects isn't just about tricks; it's about crafting deeply personal and unforgettable experiences that resonate with your audience on an emotional and psychological level. Dive into three revolutionary new techniques that allow you to perform magic not only in your spectators' hands and minds, but intimately woven with the fabric of their very lives. Prepare to captivate and move your audience like never before, creating moments that are as fun and fascinating as they are dramatic and profound.
Revolutionary Techniques for Deep Spectator Engagement
Chris Philpott introduces innovative principles that push the boundaries of modern magic. You'll master methodologies that enable incredible feats of mentalism and card effects, all while building a powerful connection with your audience. The material presented here, including routines from esteemed contributors like John Bannon, Steve Valentine, and Raj Madhok, focuses on creating meaningful interactions. Each effect is meticulously crafted, offering layers of plot twists and revealed secrets that will leave spectators utterly astounded. This isn't just about fooling people; it's about giving them an experience they'll talk about for years.
Acclaimed Routines: A Glimpse into the Extraordinary
This digital download features a selection of Chris Philpott's most celebrated creations, each designed to evoke powerful reactions:
- The Roller Coaster: Guide a spectator through a vivid visualization that subtly uncovers aspects of their personality. The breathtaking twist? They've unknowingly chosen a card throughout, and you've accurately predicted every decision. As Steve Valentine puts it, 'My fave routine... so brilliantly structured as to at first, intrigue, psychologically unsettle and then blow away your audience.'
- The Open Door: A simple, engaging story unfolds into a profound revelation about your spectator, showcasing the immense power of narrative in magic. Pete McCabe describes it as 'tremendously powerful.'
- FAAA (Force Anything, Anytime, Anywhere): This incredibly powerful new technique offers virtually unlimited possibilities. Witness one spectator secretly think of anything, only for another to astonishingly reveal it. No pre-show, no confederates – just pure, impromptu astonishment for any two people. Den Shewman aptly states, 'This is where magic stops being just tricks and starts freaking people out!'
- Cold Equivoque: Elevate a card choice into an incredibly revealing experience. You'll not only predict the chosen card but also accurately describe the spectator's personality traits, a truly impressive feat praised by Richard Webster as 'excellent! Thanks for sharing such a well thought out, practical routine.'
Endorsed by the Elite of Magic
'Intimate Mysteries' has garnered widespread acclaim from some of the most respected names in magic. John Bannon calls it 'Fascinating!', while Mark Elsdon hails Chris Philpott as 'a major new voice in the world of mentalism,' praising his 'ground-breaking new approaches and techniques wrapped in powerful and affecting presentations.' Even H&R Magic Books recognized it as 'One of the Top Ten Magic Books of 2013!', emphasizing its 'great presentations for easy to do card tricks' and its unique approach to personality readings. This digital download is your opportunity to learn from a master and add truly meaningful, impactful magic to your repertoire.
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Intimate Mysteries by Chris Philpott
"Fascinating!" -John Bannon
21 killer effects exploring three new techniques by award-winning writer, director and magician Chris Philpott. Intimate Mysteries explores magic done not just in the spectator's hands and minds, but with their lives. These effects are fun, fascinating and often moving to experience while being entertaining and dramatic to witness - some have nearly as many plot twists and revealed secrets as a Dan Brown novel!
Includes routines based on these principles by John Bannon, Steve Valentine, Raj Madhok and others.
Effects:
The Roller Coaster
You guide the spectator through a visualization that uncovers aspects of their personality - but then the twist: they've also been unknowingly choosing a card the whole time - and you have correctly predicted every choice they made!
"My fave routine is The Roller Coaster. First of all it's a great way to get into a card trick, without stating it's a card trick. The routine is so brilliantly structured as to at first, intrigue, psychologically unsettle and then blow away your audience. An extra bonus is that it will hopefully create a welcome respite from bloody invisible deck routines. Worth the price of the book."
- Steve Valentine, Two-time Magic Castle Close-Up Magician of the Year
The Open Door
A simple story leads to a profound revelation about your spectator.
"I would love to include The Open Door in Scripting Magic 2. What a great example of the power of scripting. The kind of experience that it creates is tremendously powerful."
- Pete McCabe
FAAA (Force Anything, Anytime, Anywhere)
An incredibly powerful new technique with virtually unlimited possibilities! One spectator secretly thinks of anything and another spectator reveals what it is! No pre-show, no confederates, no instant-stooges - can be done impromptu for just two people and they will both be amazed.
"This is where magic stops being just tricks and starts freaking people out!"
-Den Shewman, Former Editor-in-Chief, Creative Screenwriting Magazine
Cold Equivoque
The way a spectator chooses a card becomes an incredibly revealing experience - and you predict not only the card, but the spectator's personality traits!
"It's excellent! Thanks for sharing such a well thought out, practical routine."
-Richard Webster
"Chris Philpott is a major new voice in the world of mentalism. His book Intimate Mysteries contains ground-breaking new approaches and techniques wrapped in powerful and affecting presentations. It is a must-buy!" - Mark Elsdon
"One of the Top Ten Magic Books of 2013! Great presentations for easy to do card tricks. The presentations add meaning for the spectator and usually involve some kind of personality reading. I have never done cold reading, but the presentations in this book make it easy to apply the effects to any spectator's personality." - H & R Magic Books
