Hole in the Head by Ben Harris

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Hole in the Head by Ben Harris

Postby IAIN » Apr 11th, '06, 14:47



http://www.alakazam.co.uk/acatalog/Hot_List_1.html

I have done a search honest guv...

yeah - so.....any takers? What is it like?

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Postby ace of kev » Apr 11th, '06, 16:06

Yeah I would like a review of this aswell

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Postby PickAnyCard » Apr 11th, '06, 19:00

Seems that this trick is only for blonde girls!
LOL

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Postby Rdw1971 » Apr 11th, '06, 21:29

Hopefully should have it tomorrow, so I'll let you know if its as 'cool' (I hate that word, reminds me of the Fonz) as it looks

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Postby IAIN » Apr 12th, '06, 08:56

eurgh.."cool"...

aaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i remember the fonz - they were happy, happy days....

i look forward to the review!

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Postby Rdw1971 » Apr 12th, '06, 11:05

Just opened the parcel and had a quick read thru the book (not had chance to view DVD yet as I'm in work)

As with most tricks the beauty is in its simplicity. First reaction is - I can do this any time I want - and it does indeed look 'cool'. I will be trying out the technique later on when I go home.

Full review once I get a chance to have a play

First reaction - good and worth the money for the secret.

Cheers
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Re: HOLE IN THE HEAD

Postby Rdw1971 » Apr 12th, '06, 11:10

PickAnyCard wrote:Seems that this trick is only for blonde girls!
LOL


I suppose you got it then? Dont judge before you know the magic behind it.

I reckon it should be good for most people - if performed well

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Postby Rdw1971 » Apr 13th, '06, 08:48

Bu**er it!

It was cloudy yesterday afternoon when I got home, and its grey and raining today - so I havent had a chance to try it out yet.

Good old British weather.

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Postby Johndoe » Apr 13th, '06, 08:57

I believe August the 20th is going to be sunny for half an hour at 3pm. :lol:

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Postby danwseers1 » Apr 19th, '06, 01:00

this trick as presented by harris is busted!
anyone with half a brain will deduce the solution if you are allowed to see the performers face.

this could make good of the premise without the hassle of a gimmick: say it is a secret masoinic handshake of sorts.


"She was kind of like a star, thinking i was like a fan."

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Postby Durto » Apr 19th, '06, 01:37

Well that was quite a good review, thank you danwseers1 for gracing us with your first post ever, you have now rendered Rdw1971 so hyped review totally obsolete [/sarcasm]

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Postby Craig Browning » Apr 19th, '06, 01:38

A.) Most will complain because it is not a "trick" in the typical sense of the term.

B.) It cannot be done anytime or anywhere

C.) The method is outrageously simple (which has ticked off more than a few... I think it's the whole kicking yourself in the butt thing though...)

D.) This is a 100% presentation piece e.g. it depends entirely upon YOUR ability to present it.

It's not for everyone and will work best for those that lean towards the bizarre and more esoteric sides of mentalism (like me).

I had a chat this afternoon with Ben about this and a few other things, and the whole point behind it is to make people think about presentation. When you do this bit right, it is capable of helping you start a small religious movement, it's so good... so completely impossible. For $20.00 it's a steal... many of the pros in the business have told him to kick the price up by $100.00 or better so as to keep it more exclusive.

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Postby Rdw1971 » Apr 19th, '06, 10:49

I agree with Craig - it will be down to presentation. Im thinking of using it either in a beer garden or at a BBQ in the summer. i.e. when most people are a bit merry on the old sherry.

It is not a 'trick' as such, but more of an act (I suppose). So anyone expecting a ground breaking gimmick and trick may be disappointed.

Oh, and I just love the well thought out review by danwseers1. :shock:

I cant really write a proper review, as I've yet to have a proper oppurtunity to try it out, so if anyone has, feel free to post one.

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Postby danwseers1 » Apr 20th, '06, 01:20

"Most will complain because it is not a "trick" in the typical sense of the term. "

So, I'm "most"(?) and I'm complaining(?) because it wasn't presented and marketed as a deception (?) or is an atypical trick a practical joke?

Quit name dropping and slinging sarcasm and start suggesting these presentational gems you have. So far we have get them drunk and they won't remember a thing. Most likely your parroting Harris' presentation and you're using the performance accessory. It does appear that you over looked my presentational suggestion.

But thanks for all your input; I sincerely care.

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Postby ben_rudd1990 » May 7th, '06, 19:19

any videos for this??????

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