Space Between

THE BLURB:
Possess the power to predict the space between any two
objects!

There are MANY performance possibilities. Here is the BARE
BONES EFFECT:

Some can move things with their minds. Some can read a
person's thoughts. But you have a very strange and obscure
power. You can predict the SPACE BETWEEN two randomly placed
objects—even before they are arranged. You display a sealed
prediction envelope with the words "SPACE BETWEEN" written
across it. The spectator is given two objects and told to
place them apart, at random positions. They are allowed to
change their mind and the positions as often as they like.
When they are satisfied, the distance between the two
objects is precisely measured, using a standard tape
measure. The length is announced out loud. You recap what
they did, explaining there are thousands of possible
outcomes. Then the prediction envelope is opened, and the
number written down is the EXACT measurement that the
spectator just called out!

Picture the incredible possibilities:

    * Foretell the personal space or "comfort zone" of a
random spectator!
    * Predict the random distance between a husband and wife
as they stand with you on stage (huge comedy potential
here)!
    * Demonstrate your amazing vision by stating with
precise accuracy, the distance between two randomly placed
objects! Imagine all of this—and much more!

Stuff to remember:
    * The spectator arranges the objects, and they can
adjust the distance as often as they like.
    * There are no funny moves, no difficult sleights, no
switches and everything may be examined.
    * The effect can be repeated for the same audience using
a completely different measurement with different distances.
    * Can be done close-up or on stage.
    * Includes many different performance ideas and scripts,
including versions where the spectator determines the
predicted measurement.
    * Easy to do, and perfect for all magicians and
mentalists.

Comes complete with Imperial/Metric measuring tape, routines
and scripts, instructional DVD, and the "special something"
that makes this miracle work!

From the creative mind of such fantastic tricks as "iKnow",
"The Red Carpet", and the best-selling "Third Degree Burn",
Jason Palter's "The SPACE BETWEEN" is a fresh, simple to
perform stunner that is a totally unique application for
mentalism and magic!

MY COMMENTS:
It's rare when one comes up with an ingenious new gimmick
and plot. The credit for this effect actually goes to Haim
Goldenberg who sold the rights to Jason Palter. Joshua Jay
also has a measurement effect as well. But this version is
quite clever. The heavy duty measuring tape that's included
can be examined.

There is one inaccuracy in the blurb above. It claims you
can do this close-up. You can't and the reasons are clearly
explained on the DVD by Jason Palter. It does have to do
with the psychology involved with the method. This is a
parlor or stage routine.

That said, I really like this effect a lot and I've just
finished putting the measuring tape and the extra gimmicks
(you get more than one) into my performing case. I see
loads of possibilities with this prop and this is definitely
would be a winning investment for any mentalist. Definitely
recommended.