CM2

THE BLURB:
The Highest Level of Cell Work

The final book in a series of thirty is perhaps Docc
Hilford's greatest yet. His swansong will leave audiences in
awe. A complete routine that stands as a full stage act of
can be played casually on the street. It is what Real Time
Mentalism is all about.

In 2006 docc released Cellular Mitosis. It caused quite a
buzz among professionals. Now the second stage of Cellular
Mitosis emerges.

A man thinks of any word, date, or number. He concentrates
and waits until needed. A woman thinks of a friend's phone
number. The mentalist tries to dial the number on his phone.
He creates a true drama by revealing each numeral,
stumbling, recovering and finally succeeding to cheers!
years of actual performing has created a script that
guarantees and audience reaction.

The friend is called and the mentalist asks for the friend
BY NAME. Although a clever billet maneuver may explain ho
the mentalist knows the friend's name, the is NO EXPLANATION
to his knowing ten different digits in the friend's phone
number. Something much to large to memorize in a glance.

So far this good, solid mind reading, but here is something
completely new to mentalist! The mentalist lets the two
friends chat on the phone, then gives the phone to the man.
At that point, the friend IMMEDIATELY REVEALS THE MAN'S
THOUGHT!

That's right. A chosen friend reads a random mind. All three
people are COMPLETELY UNKNOWN TO THE MENTALIST! The illusion
is perfect. Absolutely chilling!

At no time is the friend told what to say. She is completely
baffled by the trick. Everyone present is fooled, including
all the participants.

The routine has four clear climaxes. And everything can be
done with any phone. Each word is scripted. An entire
performance is transcribed, including the comedy bits of
business. You get everything! There's even an additional
effect wherein the mentalist hypnotizes the friend over the
phone!

Docc has generously included two original billet handing
techniques that you will use separately.

Anyone who uses the original Cellular Mitosis will rush to
gain a new insight. CM2 puts you miles about the rest.

There is one caveat: Everything in this description is true
and it is written as the audience sees the effect. The
important thing to know is that this effect is so strong it
closes any show!

Pages 20 - Saddle Stitched

MY COMMENTS:
Sadly, this is the last of Docc Hilford's Real Time
booklets. Happily, he's saved one of the best for last.
He's taken one of his most brilliant creations, Cellular
Mitosis, and brought it to an entirely new level. And like
the original, you can do this one anywhere and anytime (so
long as you have some billets and you've done the setup).

The big difference between CM2 and the original is that the
participant chooses a friend, instead of one of the
performer's contacts. Also, the performer is able to read
the mind of the participant and get the phone number in an
incredibly dramatic fashion. This does require some basic
billet work, some of which is explained in the booklet.

There are some considerations. First, you do need a cell
phone, and for CM2 you'll need a touch screen phone, like an
iPhone or a newer model of Blackberry. You may be able to
do a certain technique with a cell phone that isn't touch
screen. Every cell phone works differently and you'll have
to experiment. Docc designed this using an iPhone.

The other considerations are minor. As in the original
Cellular Mitosis, you'll need to be prepared in advance,
much like the classic Mr. Wizard routine that this updates.
The preparation has slightly different requirements, which I
can't detail here. Unlike the original, there is no out for
this routine. If the set-up doesn't work, the out is to do
the original Cellular Mitosis out (which is mentioned here,
but not in detail). Finally, you still must use your own
phone. It's not recommended you use a borrowed one.

There is no question that if you have the original Cellular
Mitosis, then you'll want this 20 page, 5.5" x 8" book and I
highly recommend you get this. If you don't have the
original Cellular Mitosis, which has become a classic cell
phone effect, then get this and the original.