Messmerize - By Stefan Olschewski - INSTANT DOWNLOAD
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"Brilliant and clever indeed. Shades of Clearly Predictable and Casino Royale. I'm sure many of us old-timers have incorporated various facets of this gem in our work, but this gentleman has forged a total masterpiece. If I were still in the saddle I would put this puppy to work. It could be used as an opener, however it's a little long winded. As a closer I think it would truly be a standing ovation masterwork of mentalism. I'll keep it close to the vest." - Larry Becker
This is much more than just a mental effect. Mes(s)merize by Stefan Olschewski is a brand-new application of an ingenious principle that enables you to make your act more vivid, personal and interactive. Your audience will experience an ULTRA CLEAN prediction of RANDOM thoughts that involves every single spectator and plays huge even on the largest stage:
A clear wine-glass is seen on a table center-stage, containing a black envelope with a prediction. Before or during the show, the spectators are asked to concentrate on a single thought, write it down on a card and seal it in an opaque envelope. They really can write down whatever they like, there is no force whatsoever. At your command, they all throw their envelopes onto the stage creating a mess on the floor (hence the title of the effect “Mes(s)merize”). A random spectator selects any one of the envelopes (again: NO force!). Let’s assume the thought inside reads “ICECREAM”. SHE removes the prediction from the glass and opens it. SHE reads the prediction aloud: it matches the freely selected thought! Now for the FINAL kicker: The lady is asked to open up the crumpled paper ball that was used to randomly select her as a volunteer. It reads: “Tonight, a beautiful lady called Annie will think of ICECREAM!”
- The spectator is randomly selected
- No switch of the paper ball
- No stooges
- No secret assistants
- No pre-show
- No fumbling
- No sleeving
- No electronics
- They can really write down any thought
- The other envelopes may be opened to show they all contain different words
- Prediction envelope has a DIFFERENT color than the rest of the envelopes
- Spectator opens and reads the prediction herself
- You never touch the prediction
- Spectator may keep the prediction and envelope, both are completely unprepared
The PDF includes more than a dozen additional ideas for mes(s)merizing routines by Greg Arce, Luca Volpe and Mike Ince!
"I think it's a terrific prediction, and I love the final punch-finish. Clever, and very practical." -Peter Duffie"I'm impressed. I think this is something Ted Lesley would have been proud of. The method is strong, simple, straightforward and uncluttered as it should be. Bravo!" - Mike Ince
"There are only few great opening effects on the market. Yours is one of them. The idea where all the people throw the envelopes on stage is really great. I like the mess...!" - Luca Volpe
"It's perfect. The method is wonderfully simple and direct and I image it plays extremely well. I give it my highest recommendation." - Sean Waters
"Brilliant yet simple, the only way to do it." - Marc Salem
1st edition 2011; 26 pages.