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by **kitaristi0** » Sep 3rd, '07, 10:04

I remember seeing an effect where you ask the spec to hold up some number of fingers behind his back and you are able to tell him how many. Then he does the same for you. I think Derren did this on one of his tv shows.

Does anyone know what the effect is or where I could find it?

by **Beardy** » Sep 3rd, '07, 10:08

Yup

Paul Brook's "The Gift"

Very good read! Worth every penny and more!

by **kitaristi0** » Sep 3rd, '07, 11:09

Thanks.

by **RobLaughter** » Sep 4th, '07, 14:54

"Before the Curtain Rises" by Mark Strivings is, in my opinion, a little juicier than "The Gift," though the latter is indeed a good alternative.

by **KingJeux.** » Sep 4th, '07, 16:27

Would this work along the same lines as being able to know in which hand the spectator is holding something?

by **Beardy** » Sep 4th, '07, 17:30

KingJeux. wrote:Would this work along the same lines as being able to know in which hand the spectator is holding something?

I guess that you could...

but it ins't impromptu...it is a case of dual reality - takes pre-show work

by **KingJeux.** » Sep 4th, '07, 17:42

The numbers held up isn't impromptu or the item in hand?

by **Beardy** » Sep 4th, '07, 17:48

both, if you use this method

this is a manuscript detailing pre-show work and dual reality

but at no time are stooges used, just to be clear

by **Ollieinthelight** » Oct 22nd, '07, 15:12

Could anyone tell me where i could find either of these books...

Thanks.

by **Part-Timer** » Oct 22nd, '07, 15:52

Ollieinthelight wrote:Could anyone tell me where I could find either of these books...

Thanks.

A Google search against "Paul Brook" and "The Gift" produced this as the second hit:

http://paulbrook.co.uk/01477410.htm

by **Ollieinthelight** » Oct 22nd, '07, 16:42

Thats weird, i searched that and got b*gger all. Thanks for that Part-Timer

by **Part-Timer** » Oct 22nd, '07, 16:57

I have the gift of the Google (which makes it difficult to find trousers that fit).

You're welcome.

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