Magic Video - Mark Elsdon - Dream Poker
Description & Effect
Unleash the Power of Pre-Cognition with Mark Elsdon's Dream Poker
Imagine sharing a vivid dream with your audience – a dream where you emerged victorious from the World Poker Tournament. Now, imagine empowering a spectator to confirm the specifics of that future event before it even happens! Mark Elsdon's 'Dream Poker' is a revolutionary digital download that teaches you a stunning mentalism effect where the spectator, through their own intuition, accurately reveals three 'irrefutable facts' about an event yet to unfold. It's a truly impossible prediction that will leave your audience questioning reality and marveling at the spectator's apparent psychic abilities.
The Astonishing Effect Unveiled
Here's the scenario: you recount your 'dream' of winning the World Poker Tournament. To confirm this premonition, you write down three crucial pieces of information: the precise date of your future victory, the year it will occur, and the final card that secures your winning hand. A participant is then invited to use their intuition to discern these hidden details. They freely name a date and a year, then select a card from a borrowed deck. With an electrifying reveal, all three of their choices prove to be 100% accurate – matching your original written predictions exactly! This isn't just a trick; it's an experience that casts your participant as the true star, astonishing everyone present.
Pure Mentalism: No Gimmicks, No Sleights
One of the most compelling aspects of 'Dream Poker' is its elegant simplicity and ingenious method. Forget about complex sleight of hand, deceptive gimmicks, or convoluted dual-reality setups. This powerful piece of mental magic requires only a standard deck of cards (which can be borrowed to enhance the impromptu feel) and a few slips of paper. Mark Elsdon has crafted a routine that is entirely self-contained, allowing you to focus purely on the captivating presentation and the incredible impact of the effect. It's clean, direct, and utterly baffling, making it perfect for performers of all skill levels.
Versatility and Expert Handling
While the presentation of 'Dream Poker' is framed around Texas Hold 'Em, Mark Elsdon ensures accessibility for everyone. The core manuscript teaches a basic version that requires absolutely no prior knowledge of poker, making it accessible to any magician or mentalist. For those who are passionate about the game, Elsdon also includes his preferred 'expert's handling,' offering nuanced touches that will resonate deeply with seasoned poker players. Whether you're a beginner looking for a killer piece of mentalism or an experienced performer seeking an impactful, gimmick-free prediction, 'Dream Poker' delivers a truly unforgettable experience.
Original Specs
"Did I tell you about the time I won the World Poker Tournament? No? Maybe it's because it hasn't happened yet! But it will, I promise!”
Dream Poker casts the spectator as the one with all the answers. He reveals three irrefutable facts about something that hasn't even happened yet!
In effect, you claim that you recently had a dream in which you won the World Poker Tournament. As confirmation of the yet-to-happen events in this dream you write down three pieces of information: the date and the year of your future "win" and the final card that completes your hand and gives you victory.
The participant now uses his intuition to discern the date, the year and the card. The date and year are named by the participant and the card is selected from the deck. Unbelievably, he is 100% correct with all three!
One deck of cards (which can be borrowed) and some slips of paper are all the props required for this powerful piece of mental magic—no sleights, no gimmicks, no dual-reality and no set up.
Dream Poker's presentation is based on Texas Hold ‘Em, but Mark teaches a basic version that requires no previous knowledge of the game in order to perform. The manuscript also includes Mark Elsdon's preferred "expert's handling" for those who play the game.
