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Star sign reveal

Postby Markdini » Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:06 am

Can anyone point me in the way of a good book or effect where one can reveal the Star sign of ones’ spec? I like to include something like this is my close up / small stage set I am working on. And for close-up I think this would be a good middle of closing effect. Any suggestions are welcome.
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Postby AndyRegs » Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:34 am

There is just the thing in syzergy. Though it is rather expensive just to buy for one effect. Though there is a lot of excellent ideas in there.
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Postby Markdini » Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:35 am

Oh yes i saw the price of the book £123 ! :shock: Thanks for the heads up Andy.
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Postby Lord Freddie » Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:38 am

PM'd you mate.
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Postby Markdini » Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:40 am

Cheers Freddie
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Postby Renato » Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:55 pm

The best I have encountered is Dream Signs by Daniel Love... beautiful!
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Postby Craig Browning » Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:43 pm

The original Ray Grismer "What's My Sign" and similar systems by Banachek and T.A. Waters as well as th Dream Sign routine are all rather solid, I think there's another variation out there too by Doug Dyment.

Alain Nu has a routine known as Zodiesque featured in SYZYGY that's awesome for larger groups. I'll likewise recommend Joshua Quinn's ASCENSION though it's a book test type set-up it's a bit diabolical in over all presentation value.
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Postby Markdini » Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:46 pm

Thanks for all the suggestions Guys. I had a look round at Dream Signs had some good reviews. Criag could you expand on where I could find the Banachek routine?
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Postby Craig Browning » Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:28 pm

Markdini wrote:Thanks for all the suggestions Guys. I had a look round at Dream Signs had some good reviews. Criag could you expand on where I could find the Banachek routine?


I believe it was in PSYCHOLOGICAL SUBTLETIES I... I (regrettably) lent my copy out (some years ago) and it's yet to find its way back into my grubby hands :?

I will make a note about DREAM SIGNS... it's not exactly an easy method for most and if you aren't versed in working with anagrams and more importantly, watching people closely, it could prove more difficult when it comes to perfecting one's skill. I've cheated this issue a bit by tying what I'm doing to Palmistry... or, to be more specific Muscle Reading :lol:

There is a truth to what I'm doing within shut-eye circles; the philosophy by certain palmists that one Astrological Chart can be found within the hand. I use this to my advantage.

Another "trick" if you would, is in PS1... I'll just say "STOP SIGN" and let you consider how one could have a person just close their eyes and think "LOUDLY" the word "stop" when you mention their sign... if you pay attention you'll discover a wonderful tool :wink:
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Postby Markdini » Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:47 pm

Thank you Craig just have to wait now until PSYCHOLOGICAL SUBTLETIES I is back in print. Does any one know when it will be?
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Postby stepSeven » Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:53 pm

LordFreddie wrote:PM'd you mate.


Wouldn't this be of use to all of us then mate?
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Postby Lord Freddie » Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:40 pm

stepSeven wrote:
LordFreddie wrote:PM'd you mate.


Wouldn't this be of use to all of us then mate?


It would be but I wouldn't want to expose something on the forum.
PM me if you're interested in it.
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Postby Craig Browning » Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:27 pm

I know that Steve is just now seeing a couple of weeks off with the final season of Criss Angel wrapping. There's been talk about re-releasing the book but I've not heard from Steve or Scott as to when it will be back out for certain.

BTW... I'd suggest you guys take a look at my VISIONS column this month if you're looking for neat, inexpensive mentalism bits that are simply dynamite. I did a feature on a gent named Jimmy Fingers who is an old friend of Banachek's and technically speaking, a neighbor (give or take a block or two). This guy is simply brilliant when it comes to looking at simplicity and being resourceful.
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Postby DemonMentalist » Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:05 pm

Renato wrote:The best I have encountered is Dream Signs by Daniel Love... beautiful!


Absolutely agree with you on this, really quite something (and suprisingly unheard of... but that's fine by me)

Just out of interest, does anyone know anything about his other work "In League with the Devil?" (http://www.lybrary.com/daniel-love-m-80.html?osCsid=0a296d447578bc8d5f53e4d339ed85b1)

I did ask elswhere in the forum, but thought you may know.

But yes, agree completely.
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Postby JoelDickinson » Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:10 pm

Sorry to bring up an old thread but I am posting out of genuine interest, thats how I come across this thread.
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