The Enchantment
ESPIONAGE
$16
Suggested Retail Price $16.95
THE DESCRIPTION:
Infiltrate your spectators' minds. Totally Impromptu. No
Sleight of Hand. Espionage: Secret Intelligence consists of
three separate impromptu routines that can stand alone, or
be performed in succession making up a full 7-10 minute
impromptu performance. This is a sleight-free, gimmickless,
spur-of-the-moment, grab whatever you see, and know or
predict what the spectator will do with each object set of
routines.
Covert Ops: A spectator hides three different borrowed coins
in three different locations, such as her pockets, closed
fists, or any other concealed locations. Or as an
alternative, three separate spectators each hide a coin in
their pocket/fist. Without any fishing, guessing,
gimmickery, or uncertainty, you will be able to know exactly
what coin is where with 100% accuracy (Never misses).
Secret Service: Spectator places three different borrowed
objects in three different locations (pockets, hands, table,
wallet, etc.). Which locations the spectator chooses for
each object couldn't be more fair as they continue to have
free choices throughout. The performer then shows a written
prediction he made that has been in play from the very
beginning that correctly predicts the location of each
object. Only one prediction is used, it is never switched,
and never misses.
Spy Tech: In its basic form, 3 (or 4) different objects are
removed from 3 (or 4) different locations and match the
exact locations that the spectator thinks of. Locations can
be anywhere such as the performer's pockets, or fists, or
even another spectator's pockets or fists. This can be
performed as mindreading, a prediction, or as a role
reversal where the spectator becomes the mindreader. All
objects are borrowed. There are no duplicates. No special
clothing. The spectator can remove each object from each
location/pocket herself. And this can be used in many
different ways.
Espionage is full of simple but unique impromptu principles
and methods, and full of on-the-spot possibilities since you
can virtually grab anything and use it on the fly, or for
times when someone says "show me something." Use it with
props from your favorite tricks for smooth routining. Use it
for audiences near or far. Very easy to understand and
follow even for a very young audience age. No angle
restrictions. No sleight of hand. Highly practical.
In addition there are two bonus routine variations utilizing
the principles within Espionage:
Covert Prediction: A prediction is given to the spectator to
hold onto. She then conceals three coins in three different
places. Upon reading the prediction, she finds that the
performer knew exactly which coins she would put in which
places. Simple, fair, and direct.
Spy Deck: Three different playing cards are freely named by
one or multiple spectators. Another spectator thinks of a
different color back design for each named playing card
(i.e. red back, blue back, black back, etc.). Not only does
the performer predict each freely named playing card, but
also the different color back design thought of for each
named card. This very commercial and very easy routine plays
huge!
Espionage: Secret Intelligence is brought to you by The
Enchantment, known for such popular releases as Aquarius,
Dreamweaver, Archangel, Skywalker, and ABYSS.
Comes with Instructional Book & DVD Combo, and Prop
MY COMMENTS:
One's first thought is probably, "Is this Free Will (the
effect from Deddy Corvizier)?" The answer is that it is
very similar, or at least one of the three routines is, but
it's different enough. The other two are definitely
different, though they could definitely be considered
related and certainly variations of other effects. Indeed,
one could actually use the Free Will idea with these.
Actually, "Secret Service," the effect closest to Free Will,
could be considered an improvement. The plot, in essence,
is the same. Three objects are put in different places (two
pockets and the hand). A prediction shows all three are
correct. What is different is that the revelation is more
visual and there is a different subtlety that is very
effective that appears to make this more fair.
"Covert Ops" is more like a variation of Steven Tucker's
Visa Cabaret and Max Maven's Kurotsoke. It does require an
additional prop and that is a thin, opaque bag to put the
three items in so that the participant can reach in and
blindly remove a random item. The bag included is one that
looks like an eyeglass bag that can be used for eyeglasses,
cellphones, and other things. There is absolutely nothing
gimmicked about it. It can be completely examined, though
it does have a property that enables one to easily do this
routine. The creators also note that one doesn't have to
use this bag and suggests other items that can be used if
need be or desired.
The third routine,"Spy Deck," is written in the blurb as
using playing cards, but it really can use any small or
pocket-sized objects. What's important about this is that
because it uses d*** r*****y, which is done in a very
practical and logical way, this works best with a group of
three or more. This really is a very clever idea, though
the principle is certainly not new.
There are some minor considerations. First, the creators
call themselves/himself "The Enchanted." Apparently, no
real person wants to take credit for this. I will make no
guesses as to why this psuedonym is used other than noting
that it's odd. Second, none of these principles are new,
but the routines are certainly sound and, at least, worth
exploring, if not using. I can say that, of the three, I do
like "Secret Service" and find it even better than "Free
Will."
Along with the included bag, there is an instruction booklet
(5.5" x 8.5") that briefly details the three routines.
There is also an instructional DVD. The DVD oddly tries
hard to avoid showing faces, but the instructions are
certainly clear. If you like Free Will or are looking for
new impromptu routines, you'll probably like this. And the
price is just right.
Infiltrate your spectators' minds. Totally Impromptu. No
Sleight of Hand. Espionage: Secret Intelligence consists of
three separate impromptu routines that can stand alone, or
be performed in succession making up a full 7-10 minute
impromptu performance. This is a sleight-free, gimmickless,
spur-of-the-moment, grab whatever you see, and know or
predict what the spectator will do with each object set of
routines.
Covert Ops: A spectator hides three different borrowed coins
in three different locations, such as her pockets, closed
fists, or any other concealed locations. Or as an
alternative, three separate spectators each hide a coin in
their pocket/fist. Without any fishing, guessing,
gimmickery, or uncertainty, you will be able to know exactly
what coin is where with 100% accuracy (Never misses).
Secret Service: Spectator places three different borrowed
objects in three different locations (pockets, hands, table,
wallet, etc.). Which locations the spectator chooses for
each object couldn't be more fair as they continue to have
free choices throughout. The performer then shows a written
prediction he made that has been in play from the very
beginning that correctly predicts the location of each
object. Only one prediction is used, it is never switched,
and never misses.
Spy Tech: In its basic form, 3 (or 4) different objects are
removed from 3 (or 4) different locations and match the
exact locations that the spectator thinks of. Locations can
be anywhere such as the performer's pockets, or fists, or
even another spectator's pockets or fists. This can be
performed as mindreading, a prediction, or as a role
reversal where the spectator becomes the mindreader. All
objects are borrowed. There are no duplicates. No special
clothing. The spectator can remove each object from each
location/pocket herself. And this can be used in many
different ways.
Espionage is full of simple but unique impromptu principles
and methods, and full of on-the-spot possibilities since you
can virtually grab anything and use it on the fly, or for
times when someone says "show me something." Use it with
props from your favorite tricks for smooth routining. Use it
for audiences near or far. Very easy to understand and
follow even for a very young audience age. No angle
restrictions. No sleight of hand. Highly practical.
In addition there are two bonus routine variations utilizing
the principles within Espionage:
Covert Prediction: A prediction is given to the spectator to
hold onto. She then conceals three coins in three different
places. Upon reading the prediction, she finds that the
performer knew exactly which coins she would put in which
places. Simple, fair, and direct.
Spy Deck: Three different playing cards are freely named by
one or multiple spectators. Another spectator thinks of a
different color back design for each named playing card
(i.e. red back, blue back, black back, etc.). Not only does
the performer predict each freely named playing card, but
also the different color back design thought of for each
named card. This very commercial and very easy routine plays
huge!
Espionage: Secret Intelligence is brought to you by The
Enchantment, known for such popular releases as Aquarius,
Dreamweaver, Archangel, Skywalker, and ABYSS.
Comes with Instructional Book & DVD Combo, and Prop
MY COMMENTS:
One's first thought is probably, "Is this Free Will (the
effect from Deddy Corvizier)?" The answer is that it is
very similar, or at least one of the three routines is, but
it's different enough. The other two are definitely
different, though they could definitely be considered
related and certainly variations of other effects. Indeed,
one could actually use the Free Will idea with these.
Actually, "Secret Service," the effect closest to Free Will,
could be considered an improvement. The plot, in essence,
is the same. Three objects are put in different places (two
pockets and the hand). A prediction shows all three are
correct. What is different is that the revelation is more
visual and there is a different subtlety that is very
effective that appears to make this more fair.
"Covert Ops" is more like a variation of Steven Tucker's
Visa Cabaret and Max Maven's Kurotsoke. It does require an
additional prop and that is a thin, opaque bag to put the
three items in so that the participant can reach in and
blindly remove a random item. The bag included is one that
looks like an eyeglass bag that can be used for eyeglasses,
cellphones, and other things. There is absolutely nothing
gimmicked about it. It can be completely examined, though
it does have a property that enables one to easily do this
routine. The creators also note that one doesn't have to
use this bag and suggests other items that can be used if
need be or desired.
The third routine,"Spy Deck," is written in the blurb as
using playing cards, but it really can use any small or
pocket-sized objects. What's important about this is that
because it uses d*** r*****y, which is done in a very
practical and logical way, this works best with a group of
three or more. This really is a very clever idea, though
the principle is certainly not new.
There are some minor considerations. First, the creators
call themselves/himself "The Enchanted." Apparently, no
real person wants to take credit for this. I will make no
guesses as to why this psuedonym is used other than noting
that it's odd. Second, none of these principles are new,
but the routines are certainly sound and, at least, worth
exploring, if not using. I can say that, of the three, I do
like "Secret Service" and find it even better than "Free
Will."
Along with the included bag, there is an instruction booklet
(5.5" x 8.5") that briefly details the three routines.
There is also an instructional DVD. The DVD oddly tries
hard to avoid showing faces, but the instructions are
certainly clear. If you like Free Will or are looking for
new impromptu routines, you'll probably like this. And the
price is just right.
