Alchemy Moon

Jim Callahan

ALEXANDRE — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:24:47 GMT

Wanted to let readers of this post know right from the start that Jim is a pal, so it should come as no surprise that I support his innovative performance style.

I thought some of the members here might find this section of his site interesting.

How about the video on the bottom of the page?

www.jimclass.com/he_really_did_it.htm

Bob Cassidy?

Bedford — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:33:21 GMT

I've asked this question on the green board a couple of times, and strangely enough the posts keep disappearing. Has anyone heard from Bob Cassidy lately? His site is all but closed down, has been for most of this year. No spam emails either, and they were coming a couple of times a week for awhile there. Needless to say, he has a prop for me which was ordered over two years ago (before I knew better). Just wanted to see if anyone has an update.

Taking some time away from here

AltonThrash — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:28:50 GMT

Well guys, I think I am going to take a few days away from here and the Green Place. It may be a day it maybe 6 months. Who knows. I read a post someone put up over at the Green Place asking for opinions regarding effects from a book and read a couple of idiotic reponses to a guy who has 3 posts. That being said, I realize that we never welcome anyone any more we just jump to conclusions that people have not read or watched something. We can't even have a good discussion on what we think is ...

An Experiment With Time - Our First Official publication!

Admin — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:18:00 GMT

(if you do get a bunch of code - try these links)

http://i42.servimg.com/u/f42/12/12/22/42/bookco11.jpg

http://i42.servimg.com/u/f42/12/12/22/42/back_p11.jpg

Direct Link to Lulu - where it can be bought.

http://www.lulu.com/content/2247800

Omnilope

ALEXANDRE — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:21:41 GMT

A friend of mine sent me this link a couple of days ago and I think it's something that can be used.

I might pick it up.

www.sankeymagic.com/detail.aspx?ID=48185

It's sort of old school with a new coat, but I think it can be effective. Has anyone seen it live? Have you bought it?

4 Jacks Hypnotic Suggestion Experiment

ALEXANDRE — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:15:19 GMT

Yes, it says it's a hypnotic suggestion experiment, but I think I can come clean to you guys here.

It's a psychological experiment.

The title itself is a suggestion.

See ... the psychological basis of suggestibility is simply a tendency in human nature to believe any statement that is repeated a great number of times and introduced to the mind at vulnerable instances. This tendency to believe has nothing to do with the 'truth' (or otherwise) of the statement.

Reasons for ...

Whats Up!

aceofharts — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:01:00 GMT

Hello All,

Well thought I would give an update as to why I have not been posting much here. For a few months now I have been working on a book. The book is completed and due for release the end of July from the editor. The reviews I have gotten from the rough draft are very good and I am very excited to see this one published.

In other news, did everyone see that the new Luna books are out? Dr Todd and Rick has done it again and extended the Luna book test. I plan on buying them as soon ...

Jerry Sadowitz didn't see this coming

mescalitoeyes — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:10:00 GMT

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3965458619995390735&q=&hl=en

Theater of The Mind

scott priest — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:21:36 GMT

I've been putting together a theatrical show for some time now, & am still undecided on my approach.

In theory, I would like to actually portray the character & present the show as if the audience was in the chamber of a well-known English Astrologer, mathematician, & Cartographer. The thing is, the audience would be paying to see a theatrical show & I wonder about the impact of the effects being presented in this fashion. By theatrics, I mean the set would look like a room ...

Mindblasters: England Goes Mental

DrTodd — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:12:41 GMT

I have had the distinct pleasure of working on a collaborative project with top mentalists in England coordinated by Peter Duffie.

The ebook is 200 pages, has 40 effects, and 1 video link...

All this for a mere �12.95 or $24.95.

For more info, visit my product site or paypal todd@essex.ac.uk

Table of Contents

Marc Paul AAA Serial Number Divination / Shuffle Challenge Too

John Archer Back to the Future

Wayne Dobson Fluke

Stephen Tucker 58 to 1 / ACAARN

Paul Hallas ...

Safwan Papers - Bryn Reynolds

mescalitoeyes — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:33:15 GMT

Ok, picked this up yesterday to see what all the hype was about.

First impressions after a quick read at work left me feeling quite chuffed.

The ideas in the book are good, and has some clever thinking in them. Not everything was for me, but I felt that the ideas I would use are definately worth the price I paid for It $30.

My favourite is the lucky night effect, I can see some great applications for this method...

I liked Seven, but it wasn't what I was expecting.

BOHT is good put ...

What Tarot Cards?

ALEXANDRE — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:10:22 GMT

For a long time I used (and sometimes still use) the Thoth Crowley Tarot deck for both magic and actual readings.

For a time I used PsyCards for both readings and magic - www.psycards.com

I've used the Gypsy Oracle cards for readings exclusively on and off. They've gotten a bad rap on Amazon, but I like them - www.amazon.com/Gypsy-Oracle-Cards-Lo-Scarabeo/dp/0738713066

Since its release, I've been using Card Shark's www.card-shark.de Medieval Tarot Deck and I have the Heirloom ...

Business Card Design

VoodooMick — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:10:58 GMT

Hi All, I wondered if I could ask some advice of the minds on this forum..

I am in the process of redesigning my business card.

I remember reading somewhere on another general magic forum a while ago that it was not a good idea to include a photograph of yourself on your business card.

My instinct is the opposite of this as I feel a photograph personalises the card more.

I would like to add that my main bread-and-butter work is Readings, although I would like the card to attract and welcome ...

Gas prices and stuff

AltonThrash — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:14:19 GMT

This is my feable attempt at starting a topic so bear with me.

How are the gas prices effecting you? I know a lot of performers have to travel a lot and wondering how you are coping. Not only that but it affects your personal lives and working lives if you have a "day" job so to speak. Looking forward to hear from some of you.

I know personally, I have cut back on some of my magic related purchase for a bit since I work directly for a car manufacturer until things pick up again ...

What are we all reading?

Admin — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:11:51 GMT

What are our fav mentalist and non-mentalist books at the moment?

I am reading Paul Brooks Alchemetical Tools - excellent stuff!

I am actually rereading the 13 steps too - there is always something new to find!

On the not totally mentalist, but related field:

Robert Anton Wilson (I find that I always am reading RAW) - Quantum Psychology.

Also Ron Hayle-Evans - Mind performance Hacks -

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Z7rBtJcTlY8C&dq=mind+performance+hacks&pg

=PP1&ots=ewWduZ3Ybj&sig=L6tt2KLXcuV5yCHylIXo3COnSEU&hl=en&prev=

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=mind+performance+hacks&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&sa=X&oi=

print&ct=title&cad=one-book-with-thumbnail

some ...

SANCTUM 3.1. Stop yer droolin'

Admin — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:37:30 GMT

I am thinking of releasing Sanctum3 over on this site.

Why?

Because the Sanctum concept is something I put a lot of work into. It is something where I am particularly proud of the concept.

Because a lot of people have been asking me if they can get their hands on a copy.

To make a quick buck.

Sanctum 2 (or sanctum Sanctuary) was developed with Outlaw Effects and still contains some of the core thinking - head off over to Rick at outlaw to pick up a copy of this.

Sanctum 3 - was my attempt ...

Lybrary.com

ALEXANDRE — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:06:55 GMT

Just letting you guys know that all my eBooks are now being hosted by www.lybrary.com/alexandre-m-354.html

Stop by and pick a couple up.

Any questions, PM me.

Quantum

ALEXANDRE — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:45:26 GMT

Something really strange happens when things get small, and the smaller things get, the stranger they become. Welcome to the world of quantum.

No area of modern science is as bizarre, as mind-boggling, as seriously awe-inspiring as that of quantum physics, where all the laws that work so well on a larger scale, simply fail to explain the behavior and dynamics of particles at the subatomic scale.

If you think ghosts, aliens, and ESP are "beyond normal", you might soon come ...

Naked Mentalism II - On sale Now

Tomo — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:09:43 GMT

This book takes the 27-page priming section from the previous volume and expands it into a full second book. At its core are the 66 priming categories along with notes about their individual properties. The majority are in print here for the first time. There�s also a full description of why various priming techniques work, extensive advice on their use (including how to reveal a difficult spectator�s unspoken, discarded options � in the order she has them), a section of full effects, and an ...

Magic on The Radio - You won't believe your ears!

Anthony Jacquin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:49:58 GMT

There was a great show on Radio 4 today at 11.30am dedicated to Magic

on The Radio. It started with the Piddingtons, featured the brilliant

David Berglas and many more. It was superb.

You can Listen Again at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/pip/9qbz7/

David Berglas outlines a number of effects that sounded brilliant

including two dartboard effects and a crazy carpentry effect. He has a

box with something in it. He gets three volunteers to take part. One

saws a piece ...

Deviant Moon Tarot

DrTodd — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:34:32 GMT

Is this gorgeous or what?

http://www.deviantmoon.com/wordpress/index.php

"The Secret" DVD

VoodooMick — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:09:26 GMT

Hi Folks

Just wondered if any of you have seen "The Secret" DVD and what your thoughts were? Does it hijack quantum physics? And if it does, does it matter if the basic message in the film is "Sort your attitude out"? Plenty of subject material for magical presentations (The Law of Attraction etc) but also on a more philosophical level?

Hope you are all well

Facebook

mescalitoeyes — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:52:02 GMT

What a usefull tool this is for us:

What a lot of people don't know is that if you don't change your privacy settings from default then anyone who belongs to the same network can see your profile.

Recently I have come across a journalists site from the local paper, I plan on meeting up with him when i get back from the U.S for an interview.. It's amazing how much information is on his site..

I have something very special prepared for him.

England - Moon Mentalism Variety Show

ALEXANDRE — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:06:40 GMT

I'm working on doing one man performances in England either later this year or early next year around Derby and Yorkshire.

But before Chris disappeared, we had been talking about getting some of the English guys from THE MOON to do sort of Mentalism variety stage show together.

As Chris and I had already been discussing, most likely Chris would direct this spectacle (he has experience in these matters) and the committee (?) would choose who would make it in, and out of their chosen ...

Question Ourselves

ALEXANDRE — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:11:15 GMT

What is the difference between, let's say, a psychic who intends to do good and is called a scam artist and attacked for her "fradulent" acts (readings, sharing of her paranormal experiences, etc), and those involved with project Alpha (for example) who also intended to do good, but lied to a university and its researching scientists (and those around them).

Some will say that even psychics who intend to do good, hurt people, just as those in project Alpha also hurt people in ...

UFO sightings

mescalitoeyes — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:23:44 GMT

Seem to be a lot of these about at the moment..

http://www.belpernews.co.uk/news/UFO-sighting-over-Derbyshire-border.4238901.jp

This first one I saw something very simular about 6 years ago, about 4 miles from here.

http://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/content/twm/news/story.aspx?brand=Westonmercury&category=news&tBrand=westonmercury&tCategory=znews&itemid=WeED01%20Jul%202008%2008%3A32%3A15%3A523

navy mechanic

http://www.harboroughmail.co.uk/news/UFO-seen-above-Harborough.4238926.jp

...

Call to Action - July/2008

ALEXANDRE — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:12:01 GMT

I celebrate my 50th post on the Moon with this call to action.

As many of us know, this forum is a unique and wonderful place created by the now missing, Chris Gould.

A lot of work was put into it and it's now half dead with very little traffic.

His idea was to have a forum that didn't belong to him alone, but to a group of us, yet when he left, it seems the Moon's spirit left with him.

I'd like to ask those who still visit here to start some threads and get this place going ...

Wounded Question

Lupine — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:39:14 GMT

Im looking to get Wounded by Robert Smith for a spooky routine I'm planning. But when I search I'm getting two products, the Instructional DVD and the accessory Kit.

Both these items have identical blurb, (the only difference being the Accessory Kit mentions the DVD being sold seperately), and the price for both items appear to be the same.

My question is this; Wich one should I get? Or do I need both to do the effect?

Senior Shows

gman — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:58:52 GMT

Was wondering if anyone out there thinks they are a good place to do mentalism and if so what types of effects (not specific tricks but the type) would be a good fit. �Thanks in advance.

George

Open Predictions...

Meraux Dantes — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:59:01 GMT

Can anyone recommend some material for open predictions...

Mentalism wise...

Not card wise...

I wold appreciate it...

Blood,

MD

Past Midnight-Benjamin Earl

AltonThrash — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:36:53 GMT

Although not completely related to mentalism (disc 3 is psychological card routines), I was asked to give these a review (in another thread) after I had time to digest them a little. So here is my assessment.

"Past Midnight" DVD Set by Benjamin Earl

www.alakazam.co.uk

What you get: A very nicely packaged 3 disc set. Discs are not sold individually and must be purchased as a set!

Retail price: $90-$100 from your favorite dealer

After seeing the trailers from the dvd�s, I could see ...

Riggs - the beautiful butterfly...

iain — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:16:29 GMT

Basically, if it was possible, i'd fuck this impression device all night long...it's possibly the best and most natural imp pad i've ever owned...and i own all of rigg's mini-imp pads and a few others by...erm...others...

i am literally typing this out with my hard-on THATS how excited i am...

uuugggh!

sorry about that....bit of blood came out...

anyway - he was even kind enough to chuck in a ringer free too....

oh and if mr mescalito is reading this - in your face ...

Zodiac fob watch

Lupine — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:37:00 GMT

Found this on ebay and thought it might be a good deal for someone

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rare-12-Zodiac-Horoscope-Pocket-Mens-Watch-Fobs-NR_W0QQitemZ280237815669QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280237815669&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

look what happens when you're nice...

iain — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:24:57 GMT

who says all mentalists are blow-hard pompous egotesticle arseholes eh?

yesterday, i sent an email to jack kent tillar - asking for permission to include an effect of his in a book of mine, that is actually his in mechanics, but i have a different framing...

i wasnt going to add his workings, just needed to reference it for people who own the original so that they knew how the presentation worked...

if you have his Test of Tests (ESP), its that, but done with words, or rather, ...

RPS ENTITY

mescalitoeyes — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:29:41 GMT

Just picked this up yesterday and like the thinking behind it. i know there are several versions of this going round at the moment, but like Toms thoughts on this.

It's on www.magicshop.co.uk for �7.99 and if your not familuar with the principle is a nice investment.

Going to use it for walkaround next Saturday so will let you all know how it plays.

Anyone else have any thoughts on this?

Andy

lift - Derren Brown

mescalitoeyes — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:58:21 GMT

From the original mind control

What IS the "new face of mentalism"?

ALEXANDRE — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:00:23 GMT

I've recently read on other forums people hail certain works as "the new face of mentalism".

What say you?

Is there truly such a thing? Such a direction?

Extention to Larry Beckers "Sum Total"

markthorold — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:40:15 GMT

Guys ,I simply love this effect. It was one of the first items I cut my mentalism teeth on and if I do a stage turn it always gets an airing, I also use it in informal settings as well. I,ve added a little bit to it recently that is playing well,not a huge thing but maybe you'll get some use. All Ive done is taken a bunch of till rciepts ,business cards and scraps of paper and worked out different variations of the base numbers used in performance. I patter about numbers coming to me in dreams ...

spiders on drugs

mescalitoeyes — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:33:06 GMT

More hypno theft I am afraid.

Anthony Jacquin — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:44:58 GMT

This is one of the routines outlined in my book. As most of you have a copy this should put some meat on the bones of the routine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiWIe2DGJl4

Anthony/Denzel

The Lebanon Circle Compendium Of Bizarre Magic Vol 1

Lupine — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:29:56 GMT

I was going to stick this in the reviews section but it wont let me

Bought this on Monday, (Well it was a Bank holiday and I had a whole day of nothing to do!) I was delighted that the Ebook was sent withing 10 minutes of me ordering. Not only that, but Dan followed it up with a concerned email asking if I had got it, as I have an aol address. Now that is customer service and it adds a personal touch that will make me want to buy from him again!

A very thorough book with many detailed effects ...

I hate people sometimes...

Meraux Dantes — Sat, 24 May 2008 13:55:52 GMT

Ya'll...

(sighs)

I tell you what.....

I stopped to get some coffee after a show last night... It was fairly late at night.

When I came back out to my car, my back window was smashed and my doctor's bag ( that was the uncle that taught me magic, and the bag that I carried my magic shit in) and two 12 inch subwoofers and the amp was stolen...

...

...

You know what I'm sayin'?

...

I had a few decks of card, My Morgan dollars ( that I hadn't even ...

Tabula - Midlands Branch.

Admin — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:47:23 GMT

Tabula - Midlands Branch.

I am sitting here like Cinderella - for the second time running I was not able to go to the meeting. This time really hurt!

I need to get a better job, window cleaner or something.

Anyway, the purpose of this post?

There are a lot of people who are based in the midlands and north of the midlands who should be in TM (ahem, yes, me too!) - and a meet held north of London would be a very good thing. Travel would be (for anyone not living in London) cheaper, lots ...

Free Hypnosis Training

Anthony Jacquin — Sun, 25 May 2008 18:16:36 GMT

Hi,

Finally I have the dates for the One Day Hypnosis Training courses. The courses will be free and are open to anyone interested in learning the practical skills of hypnosis.

The dates are as follows:

28th June in Hurst Green, East Sussex

9th August in Sterling, Scotland

A Derby date may also pop up sometime this summer.

I had some great feedback from those that did the free courses we ran earlier in the year. It is a practical day of hypnosis instruction. Because my book 'Reality ...

The Don Theo Experience.

Don Theo III — Wed, 21 May 2008 07:33:04 GMT

Hey there! Last week I opened my show at a small theatre here on Amelia Island.

Here's some press we got: http://fbnewsleader.com/articles/2008/05/20/leisure/01aylpsychic.txt

The show goes on this weekend as well, so if anybody is near North East Florida this weekend and would like to see the show, do come on by!

DT3

Gonzovision Book

mescalitoeyes — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:08:03 GMT

My Gonzovision book is now ready and available from me direct.

What is Gonzovision? It's a collection of three close up and parlour effects for the working mentalist. Each effect is clearly explained and comes with full presentations.

The first effect "Whats your Thing" is a finely tuned Non Verbal Communication reading effect where three spectators focus on a character trait they would find attractive in a potential partner and the performer goes onto reveal them one by one. This ...

Yes, but WHY?

scott priest — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:52:28 GMT

Perhaps you have heard that Peter Loughran & Sean Bogunia are releaseing a new Ouija Board for a senace routine.

Here is the link: http://www.masterofillusions.ca/master_of_illusions_coming_soon1.htm

Interest seems to be high in aquiring this item & call it curiosity but my immediate question is Why?

Certainly, it is a nice prop that will do some amazing things, but only for the right performer.

So, I have my reasons for possibly aquiring this - they are in short:

My character ...

Max Maven workshop FYI

AltonThrash — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:29:20 GMT

Recently we were discussing a mentalist workshop so FYI, this year at the SEAM convention here's a little info for those interested. I hear there are actually a few spaces left for the Sunday workshop. For more info you can go the SEAM 2008 website. $100 SEAM registration, $100 for the workshop man what a deal. Other workshop prices considering

Quote from Joe M. Turner over at another place:

"Genii's grand Inquisitor, MAX MAVEN, will lecture and perform. He is also teaching a bonus workshop ...

Just had to share this:

The Elder — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:08:52 GMT

The following is the 2007 winning entry from an annual contest at Texas A&M University calling for the most appropriate definition of a contemporary term. This year's term was *Political Correctness*.

The winner wrote:..

"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority,

and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth

the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

Dan Harlan Update for AltonThrash

aceofharts — Tue, 20 May 2008 22:27:29 GMT

AltonThrash,

I don�t want to put this in the other thread where you asked the qustion, so I will post it here for you and all who knows Dan to read.

Dan is doing great, he has undergone some very tuff situations about what happened and has pulled out of it a better person. I seen firsthand the blood work results that the hospital took the night they took him in. The truth is he should not even be alive with the amount of alcohol that was in his blood. So now the judge is asking why they ...