THE BLURB:
Effect:
The performer shows an 8.5 x 11 inch chart that has the
names of four different colors printed on it in different
color inks. He says he will attempt to confuse a
participant's mind. A participant is asked to quickly call
out the color of the ink that each word is printed in.
Despite his best efforts, he invariably miscalls some of the
colors. For example, if the ink is blue, he may say it is
red. This is all very amusing to the audience as he cannot
seem to say all the colors correctly!
The performer says that if the participant is having trouble
correctly naming colors that he can see, perhaps he can do
better if he cannot see the colors. The performer says he
would like to try an experiment to see if the participant
has the ability to detect colors sight unseen. The performer
shows some opaque envelopes and four different large colored
cards. The four cards are placed inside the 6 x 9 envelopes
and mixed so the participant has no idea which envelope
contains which colored card. Next the envelopes are held up
one at a time in front of the participant. The performer
asks the participant to attempt to use Blindsight (the
ability to see colors, sight unseen in your mind) to
determine which color is in each envelope.
The participant says which color he thinks is inside the
first envelope. The performer then writes that color on the
outside of the envelope. This is repeated until all the
envelopes have a color written on the outside of them. After
each envelope has a color written on it, the participant is
asked to set aside one envelope for the grand finale.
For a climax, the performer opens each envelope and shows
that the participant has successfully used Blindsight to
correctly determine which color was in each envelope. The
performer has the participant pick up the envelope he set
aside and remove the colored card. Assume it is yellow.
Obviously, it matches the color written on the envelope
because the other three were correct.
This is pretty amazing in itself, but the real kicker is yet
to come. The performer states that nobody could have known
which envelope and color the participant would set aside.
The performer shows the back of the chart (which has been in
full view) containing the list of colors. The back of the
chart has printed on it: YOU WILL SET ASIDE YELLOW. This
makes for a stunning climax that can be seen from the
largest stages.
LOOK WHAT THE PROS ARE SAYING:
"Thought of as being an underground thinker with much
intrigue, Devin Knight has created a solid piece of
entertainment with Blindsight 2."
- Banachek
"Devin Knight's Blindsight 2 is an awesome effect. The
thinking behind it is devious. This is something that packs
flat... and plays BIG! Very colorful too. It makes for an
eye pleasing presentation, as well as a mind blowing
experience."
- Tom Craven
"Devin Knight's most baffling and engaging close-up
mentalism effect grows to stage size, adding an amusing,
perplexing introductory phase."
- Jerry Dunn
MY COMMENTS:
I was impressed enough to say the original version of this
was the best effect I saw at Mindvention. Now, a few years
later, this version, a parlour/stage version of the
original, is still as impressive. I've had the opportunity
to perform this a few times and it is just effective.
Now, there are a few things to note regarding the blurb.
First, the effect doesn't always play exactly as described
above in each performance, but it always has a strong
finish. Also, it is not angle-proof as no one should be
behind you.
I will also note that I'm not too keen on Knight's
presentation or his handling of the Stroop test as the
lead-in to the routine, but that's my opinion. I'm sure
some will find that it plays just fine for them. Any
experienced performers who agree with me can easily
substitute their own presentations or, with a little
thought, substitute something else entirely. I know I did
and it plays beautifully for me.
Everything you need is included: the envelopes, the marker,
the colored cards, the Stroop test card, and an instruction
booklet. There is a one-time, very easy preparation of the
props. Without question, this is one of Devin Knight's best
effects and one of my favorites of his.
Effect:
The performer shows an 8.5 x 11 inch chart that has the
names of four different colors printed on it in different
color inks. He says he will attempt to confuse a
participant's mind. A participant is asked to quickly call
out the color of the ink that each word is printed in.
Despite his best efforts, he invariably miscalls some of the
colors. For example, if the ink is blue, he may say it is
red. This is all very amusing to the audience as he cannot
seem to say all the colors correctly!
The performer says that if the participant is having trouble
correctly naming colors that he can see, perhaps he can do
better if he cannot see the colors. The performer says he
would like to try an experiment to see if the participant
has the ability to detect colors sight unseen. The performer
shows some opaque envelopes and four different large colored
cards. The four cards are placed inside the 6 x 9 envelopes
and mixed so the participant has no idea which envelope
contains which colored card. Next the envelopes are held up
one at a time in front of the participant. The performer
asks the participant to attempt to use Blindsight (the
ability to see colors, sight unseen in your mind) to
determine which color is in each envelope.
The participant says which color he thinks is inside the
first envelope. The performer then writes that color on the
outside of the envelope. This is repeated until all the
envelopes have a color written on the outside of them. After
each envelope has a color written on it, the participant is
asked to set aside one envelope for the grand finale.
For a climax, the performer opens each envelope and shows
that the participant has successfully used Blindsight to
correctly determine which color was in each envelope. The
performer has the participant pick up the envelope he set
aside and remove the colored card. Assume it is yellow.
Obviously, it matches the color written on the envelope
because the other three were correct.
This is pretty amazing in itself, but the real kicker is yet
to come. The performer states that nobody could have known
which envelope and color the participant would set aside.
The performer shows the back of the chart (which has been in
full view) containing the list of colors. The back of the
chart has printed on it: YOU WILL SET ASIDE YELLOW. This
makes for a stunning climax that can be seen from the
largest stages.
LOOK WHAT THE PROS ARE SAYING:
"Thought of as being an underground thinker with much
intrigue, Devin Knight has created a solid piece of
entertainment with Blindsight 2."
- Banachek
"Devin Knight's Blindsight 2 is an awesome effect. The
thinking behind it is devious. This is something that packs
flat... and plays BIG! Very colorful too. It makes for an
eye pleasing presentation, as well as a mind blowing
experience."
- Tom Craven
"Devin Knight's most baffling and engaging close-up
mentalism effect grows to stage size, adding an amusing,
perplexing introductory phase."
- Jerry Dunn
MY COMMENTS:
I was impressed enough to say the original version of this
was the best effect I saw at Mindvention. Now, a few years
later, this version, a parlour/stage version of the
original, is still as impressive. I've had the opportunity
to perform this a few times and it is just effective.
Now, there are a few things to note regarding the blurb.
First, the effect doesn't always play exactly as described
above in each performance, but it always has a strong
finish. Also, it is not angle-proof as no one should be
behind you.
I will also note that I'm not too keen on Knight's
presentation or his handling of the Stroop test as the
lead-in to the routine, but that's my opinion. I'm sure
some will find that it plays just fine for them. Any
experienced performers who agree with me can easily
substitute their own presentations or, with a little
thought, substitute something else entirely. I know I did
and it plays beautifully for me.
Everything you need is included: the envelopes, the marker,
the colored cards, the Stroop test card, and an instruction
booklet. There is a one-time, very easy preparation of the
props. Without question, this is one of Devin Knight's best
effects and one of my favorites of his.
Devin Knight
BLINDSIGHT 2
$32
Suggested Retail Price $35
