Magic Video - The Second Guest by David Forrest
Description & Effect
Unleash Your Psychic Powers
Prepare to astound your audience with 'The Second Guest' by David Forrest, a revolutionary card divination effect now available as a comprehensive digital download. David Forrest himself describes this as a 'practical, direct method of divining a spectator's completely free selection from a genuinely shuffled, completely ungimmicked deck of cards that could be performed virtually anywhere with no prior setup.' This isn't just another card trick; it's a reputation maker designed to elevate your mentalism and close-up magic to an unprecedented level.
The Impossible Effect
Imagine this: A spectator is handed a standard, un-marked deck of cards. They shuffle it to their heart's content, ensuring it's genuinely mixed. Without the performer touching the cards again, they are instructed to spread the cards face down, push out any single card, and without looking, seal it securely inside the card case. The rest of the deck is hidden. With intense focus, you, the performer, begin to concentrate on the sealed case. Slowly, precisely, you reveal the unknown card – first the color, then the suit, and finally the exact value. The spectator opens the case to find you've correctly named their freely chosen card! This stunning effect is guaranteed to leave onlookers speechless, convinced of your genuine psychic abilities.
A Devious Method, Unseen Gimmick
The genius of 'The Second Guest' lies in its incredibly deceptive 'auto-gimmick.' This isn't a complex, pre-set deck or a pocket full of sleights. Instead, you'll learn to construct a diabolical yet simple gimmick in approximately twenty minutes using materials you likely already own or can acquire with ease. Once built, this 'auto-gimmick' integrates seamlessly and hides in plain sight, activating through the simplest of actions to facilitate your powers of 'second sight.' The beauty is that it uses a 100% regular deck, genuinely shuffled by the spectator, with no marked cards and no prior setup. Every performance features a completely free choice, ensuring the effect is different each time, making it perfect for repeat audiences or impromptu shows. This method allows you to perform this powerful divination at any point in your set – it's not strictly an opener or closer.
What You'll Receive
When you purchase 'Magic Video - The Second Guest,' you'll receive a detailed PDF e-book outlining David Forrest's brilliant methodology. This digital download provides step-by-step instructions on how to construct and utilize the ingenious 'auto-gimmick,' along with performance tips to maximize its impact. Please note: This item is a digital download only. The physical gimmick is *not* included; you will be taught how to easily make it yourself.
Original Specs
David Forrest – The Second Guest
NOW AVAILABLE AS A BOOKLET!
THE SECOND GUEST – E-BOOK
"I designed The Second Guest to be a practical， direct method of divining of a spectator's completely free selection from a genuinely shuffled， completely un-gimmicked deck of cards that could be performed virtually anywhere with no prior set up. To that extent， I think I succeeded."
- David Forrest (from the introduction of this manuscript)
Effect
A deck of cards is removed from its case and handed to the spectator for shuffling. It is a genuine， unmarked deck – not gimmicked in any way. The spectator shuffles the cards until he is satisfied and then holds on to them – the performer doesn't touch them again. Drawing attention to the card case， the performer fairly shows it on all sides pointing out that there are clearly no slits or holes to be found anywhere. You turn your back and instruct the spectator to spread the cards face down， push any card from the spread and without looking at it， seal it in the card case. The rest of the deck is then hidden from view and the performer turns back round and begins to concentrate intensely， focusing all his energy on the card case. Bit by bit， he begins to reveal the unknown card. First the colour…black. Then the suit…a Club. And finally， the value…a King， it's the King of Clubs! The spectator is asked to remove the card from the case and sure enough the card inside is none other than the King of Clubs!
The above is merely an example of what is possible with the devious gimmick described within. The Second Guest uses a 100% regular deck that is genuinely shuffled in any fashion by the spectator. No marked cards. No prior set up of the deck. Completely free choice of card which will be different every time. Can be performed at any point in your set – not strictly an opener or closer.
You'll love the action of the 'auto-gimmick' that hides in plain sight until you activate it through the simplest of actions and proceed to devastate the onlookers with your amazing powers of second sight! You will construct the diabolical gimmick in around twenty minutes. Once it's made， it's there for good and can be used over and over again. As always， you will most likely already have everything that you need to construct it but if not the materials are VERY easily acquired!
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
