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- 3 effects, proceeded by an introduction/discussion of the basic ideas used in 2 of the effects."
- "Mixed Signals" - the copy: "A 3-digit number is written down on a piece of paper and pocketed by a spectator. The spectator then dials a completely different 3-digit number into their cell phone, and shows it to another friend. The friend, however, sees the number the spectator originally wrote down. But, when the spectator sees the phone, the numbers he keyed in are still there!"
I thought the base idea of this effect was pretty clever, however, a clever stealth method is employed to turn the spectator's friend into a sort of accomplice DURING performance, which while totally stealth and undetected, leaves the accomplice knowing how the effect worked. Kevin realizes this, but doesn't think it is a concern. It is for me, however, and this aspect along will keep me from performing this effect. Some clever thinking needs an equally clever solution. Perhaps it will be found, but I do not see it yet.
- "Spectator's Thought-Up Card to Spectator's Pocket" - this, to me, is the jewel of the group. The ad copy reads: A card is shown, say the King of Spades. The spectator places the card into his pocket. The spectator is then asked to visualize a card, and concentrate on it. Without ever having to answer a question or say what card they were thinking of, the spectator removes the card from their pocket to see that it has changed into the card they were thinking of.
