Word Work2

THE BLURB:
This latest release reveals several original methods,
focusing specifically on Alain Nu’s favorite impromptu work
on this subject. Learning these techniques will enable you
to perform a powerful arsenal of book test effects under the
most challenging conditions.

Spectators can now literally approach you with their own
book, magazine or newspaper, and yet you will still be able
to meet their challenge by presenting one of several
word-test effects, with no extra preparation.

In 1994, Alain discreetly published a treatment of impromptu
book test ideas, some of which have since become well
sought-after underground classics. These have been kept
“under the radar” from the magic mainstream, but now
exclusively under his new Shop Of Secrets banner, Nu has
released his most updated work on all this, most of which
has never been published before.

Most gimmicked book tests sold on the market are costly—
here Alain Nu provides you with enough information to
perform amazing/word test presentations with anyone’s
borrowed book for far less than usual price. Like all
powerful mystery demonstrations, the material learned in
these instructions will take some practice and rehearsal in
order to do well, but it is clear that the benefits here
outweigh the cons.

Highlights include:

1) Ten thought-provoking principle guidelines and
philosophical stances that may make you reconsider your
style of performing book tests altogether.

2) Seven different “complete effects” that explore impromptu
book test / word test possibilities. The integrity of each
is able to stand alone as its own separate presentation.

3) A wide range of unusual methods explored, from using
subtle physical blocking and audience control techniques, to
easy, yet diabolical, principle-based equations.

4) Very detailed explanations along with clear photographs,
making it extremely easy to understand each motivation for
each principle taught.

5) The seventh effect is a “bonus effect” by Alain’s close
friend, Professor Kevin Dunn, which involves poetry. It is
one of Alain’s favorite “performance art” mentalism
routines.

This may be Nu’s LAST manuscript for a good while, as the
direction of his focus seems to be changing once again.

MY COMMENTS:
Frankly, if you have the first volume, you really don't need
me to convince you to get the second part of this series.
You may already have purchased this already. And if you
don't have the first volume, and this one interests you,
you'll want to order both at the same time.

The first volume of this series focuses on Alain's work with
prepared, ordinary books. This 36 page, 8.5" x 11" volume
focuses on his legendary handlings with unprepared books.
There are some great techniques to use impromptu in the
first section. My favorite section is entitled "Parties
Over," which is Alain's ingenious take on a Leo Boudreau
idea and is similar to effects developed by Ty Kralin and
Richard Mark. It involves simply taking any book, calling
out certain interesting words within that book, having the
participant think of one of those words, and revealing that
thought-of word. Nothing's written down. The bonus effect
by Kevin Dunn is a beautiful extension of this idea.

It certainly isn't necessary to get the first volume in
order to get this, but it is highly recommended to do so.
Alain does review his ten basic principles of how book tests
should be handled in the beginning of the book. But this
second volume is like the second half to one set. And, as I
said, above if you have already have the first volume, I'm
sure you'll order this one within seconds of finishing what
I say, if you haven't already. As with the first volume,
this is highly recommended, unless, of course, you're
allergic to book tests of any kind.