Magic Video - The Book of Book Tests by Rachel Colombini
Description & Effect
Unleash the Power of the Book Test
The Book Test stands as a cornerstone of mentalism, captivating audiences with its inexplicable revelation of a spectator's private thoughts. Imagine a scenario: a volunteer freely opens a book to any page, concentrates on a word, a line, or even several words. From across the room, with no apparent contact, you, the mentalist, impossibly reveal their secret thought. Rachel Colombini's 'The Book of Book Tests' is your definitive guide to mastering this iconic effect, offering an unparalleled collection of routines and methodologies that will elevate your performances.
A Treasure Trove of Mentalism Knowledge
Delve into 20 meticulously analyzed routines contributed by an esteemed roster of mentalism legends. This comprehensive digital download features insights from luminaries such as Ian Adair, Howard Adams, Len Belcher, Tan Hock Chuan, Rachel Colombini herself, Tom Craven, Maurice Fogel, Karrell Fox, Karl Fulves, Richard Himber, Arthur Setterington, Walter Sleight, and Nick Trost. Each contributor brings their unique perspective and ingenious methods, ensuring a rich tapestry of techniques for every skill level and performance style. You'll gain access to a wealth of collective wisdom, dissecting the nuances of presentation, misdirection, and psychological ploys.
Diverse Methods for Every Performer
Rachel Colombini has curated this collection to showcase an incredible variety of approaches. Beyond the standard method, where a word is revealed, you'll discover variations that incorporate predictions, multiple word revelations, and intricate plot twists. This diversity ensures that whether you prefer close-up miracles or stage-filling mental feats, you'll find routines perfectly suited to your style. The book provides clear, concise instructions, making complex concepts easy to understand and implement, allowing you to build a robust repertoire of truly astonishing book tests.
Modern Twists for Contemporary Audiences
In today's fast-paced world, relevance is key. 'The Book of Book Tests' doesn't just rest on classic laurels; it pushes the boundaries of the effect into the modern era. Included are several incredibly strong 'magazine' tests. These contemporary applications take the core principles of the book test and adapt them to a familiar, everyday medium, adding a fresh, accessible, and highly impactful dimension to your performances. Impress audiences with their own current magazines, making the impossible feel even more immediate and personal. This ebook is an essential resource for any mentalist eager to expand their capabilities and astound audiences.
Original Specs
A unique and popular subject like the Book Test is analyzed here in 20 routines by such great contributors as: Ian Adair, Howard Adams, Len Belcher, Tan Hock Chuan, Rachel Colombini, Tom Craven, Maurice Fogel, Karrell Fox, Karl Fulves, Richard Himber, Arthur Setterington, Walter Sleight and Nick Trost.
In the standard effect (sometimes done as a prediction) a spectator opens a book to a page and concentrates on a word (or three words or a full line). The mentalist, standing some distance away, is able to reveal the word the spectator is thinking of. Of course, as per many classics, variations abound and Rachel has tried to keep this variety of methods. In this ebook you will also find a couple of very strong 'magazine' tests that give a touch of modern applications to the standard way of performing a book test.
