Paul Carnazzo
HIP-KNOW-THERAPY
$10
THE BLURB:
The mentalist displays a test card from a hypno-therapy
training center, explaining that this test is similar to the
Rorschach test, in which the subject�s perception of
abstract images are analyzed. With this Hypno-Therapy card,
letters, rather than images are used. It is explained that
the card can also be used to see if someone is a good
subject for hypnosis/hypnosis therapy.
The card is shown to have an �Induction� side, which is
used to place the subject in an altered state of awareness.
When the subject completes this induction phase, the inside
of the card is displayed and the subject is asked if they
can visualize a word or words appearing within a jumbled
list of strange looking letters, and if so, to keep this
information to themselves for now.
The subject confirms that he can clearly see two words.
The induction side is then used to remove the subject from
this altered state, and it is explained that there are
actually no words on the card, but due to the altered state
that the subject was in, he was able to tap into certain
areas of his personality where he can benefit from some
improvement. The subject is instructed to take a second look
at the card, and then verifies that there are NO words on
the card...only an arrangement of random letters!
The mentalist goes on to give the subject an accurate
description of their personality, and then, amazingly is
able to reveal the two words that were likely to appear only
in their mind, based on their personality.
The Hip-Know-Therapy card can be examined by the participant
and shown that the words that they saw were indeed only in
their imagination, as the card does not contain anything but
jumbled letters. They will be sure they saw words appear on
the card, but it is clear that there aren�t any words on the
card.
Only one card is used (which is examinable), no dual reality
or instant stooging!
What you get:
A 13 page PDF with a printable image for the
�Hip-Know-Therapy� card. The PDF includes the full routine,
images and construction instructions.
Please note that the card �as is� is performable in English,
but there is a template included of the card with no text,
so that you can customize the card in other languages with
just a little work.
MY COMMENTS:
Paul Carnazzo has been coming up with some very clever
wallet-sized cards for mentalists. This one is the most
unique yet. For one, unlike the other wallet cards from
Carnazzo, this one is a tent card. Also, this one has a
theme that may or may not suit your style and that is
certainly one consideration.
The biggest consideration, though, involves the fact that
you must construct this yourself from the instructions in
the downloadable PDF. There are a number of reasons. When
one sees how these are made, it will be clear that to buy
them pre-maid would cost quite a bit of money. Too, after
about a half-dozen uses, the card will need to be replaced.
Personally, I feel it's far better to be able to know how to
construct a gimmick and do it oneself, then to have to
continually buy them. Still, some people just aren't the
arts and crafts type and so this may not suit them. Also,
Carnazzo suggests that one uses a corner rounder in the
construction of the cards. Please note that this is not a
criticism, but a consideration towards your purchasing
decision.
I will also note that the description says that you can do a
reading on their personality. That reading is based on the
words that they see on the card and thus this is not good
for doing walkaround or repeat performances. I'm sorry that
sounds vague, but being more specific may tip more of the
method that I'd care to. However, the re-set can't be done
easily in front of the participant (though one can have
duplicate cards made up) and that also makes this an effect
that should be done for special occassions and not as a
regular item in a walkaround set.
That said, if you don't mind making these props and this
type of routine suits your style, the price for this is
extremely fair and is a no-brainer to buy and check out.
Carnazzo's thinking is solid and this routine will be quite
memorable for your participants.
The mentalist displays a test card from a hypno-therapy
training center, explaining that this test is similar to the
Rorschach test, in which the subject�s perception of
abstract images are analyzed. With this Hypno-Therapy card,
letters, rather than images are used. It is explained that
the card can also be used to see if someone is a good
subject for hypnosis/hypnosis therapy.
The card is shown to have an �Induction� side, which is
used to place the subject in an altered state of awareness.
When the subject completes this induction phase, the inside
of the card is displayed and the subject is asked if they
can visualize a word or words appearing within a jumbled
list of strange looking letters, and if so, to keep this
information to themselves for now.
The subject confirms that he can clearly see two words.
The induction side is then used to remove the subject from
this altered state, and it is explained that there are
actually no words on the card, but due to the altered state
that the subject was in, he was able to tap into certain
areas of his personality where he can benefit from some
improvement. The subject is instructed to take a second look
at the card, and then verifies that there are NO words on
the card...only an arrangement of random letters!
The mentalist goes on to give the subject an accurate
description of their personality, and then, amazingly is
able to reveal the two words that were likely to appear only
in their mind, based on their personality.
The Hip-Know-Therapy card can be examined by the participant
and shown that the words that they saw were indeed only in
their imagination, as the card does not contain anything but
jumbled letters. They will be sure they saw words appear on
the card, but it is clear that there aren�t any words on the
card.
Only one card is used (which is examinable), no dual reality
or instant stooging!
What you get:
A 13 page PDF with a printable image for the
�Hip-Know-Therapy� card. The PDF includes the full routine,
images and construction instructions.
Please note that the card �as is� is performable in English,
but there is a template included of the card with no text,
so that you can customize the card in other languages with
just a little work.
MY COMMENTS:
Paul Carnazzo has been coming up with some very clever
wallet-sized cards for mentalists. This one is the most
unique yet. For one, unlike the other wallet cards from
Carnazzo, this one is a tent card. Also, this one has a
theme that may or may not suit your style and that is
certainly one consideration.
The biggest consideration, though, involves the fact that
you must construct this yourself from the instructions in
the downloadable PDF. There are a number of reasons. When
one sees how these are made, it will be clear that to buy
them pre-maid would cost quite a bit of money. Too, after
about a half-dozen uses, the card will need to be replaced.
Personally, I feel it's far better to be able to know how to
construct a gimmick and do it oneself, then to have to
continually buy them. Still, some people just aren't the
arts and crafts type and so this may not suit them. Also,
Carnazzo suggests that one uses a corner rounder in the
construction of the cards. Please note that this is not a
criticism, but a consideration towards your purchasing
decision.
I will also note that the description says that you can do a
reading on their personality. That reading is based on the
words that they see on the card and thus this is not good
for doing walkaround or repeat performances. I'm sorry that
sounds vague, but being more specific may tip more of the
method that I'd care to. However, the re-set can't be done
easily in front of the participant (though one can have
duplicate cards made up) and that also makes this an effect
that should be done for special occassions and not as a
regular item in a walkaround set.
That said, if you don't mind making these props and this
type of routine suits your style, the price for this is
extremely fair and is a no-brainer to buy and check out.
Carnazzo's thinking is solid and this routine will be quite
memorable for your participants.
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