Super Simple

THE BLURB:
Why a Fairy Tale? Well, Q and A is the most powerful psychic
routine, some say... But, is it, and how can it be, and what
is the SIMPLEST way to do Q and A.... The answer to these
questions and more is in this little monograph.

A small 12 page booklet, this gem offers one of the simplest
versions of Q and A that allows you to know the NAME of the
person who wrote a question, and their exact question. You
also have this information BEFORE you step onto the stage
and have time to read through all of the questions and
formulate the best possible answers before you stand before
your audience. If you prefer, you can also wing it, getting
the information right in front of everyone moments before
you answer their thought of question.

No Stooges. No Impression Devices. This also addresses the
issue of dead time while people write and collect questions.
There is NO DEAD TIME! No collecting questions in envelopes
IN FACT here is what it looks like to the audience:

The performer steps forward and asks the chairman or host of
the evening to stand; He or She is to correct the performer
if anything he says is incorrect.

The performer explains that he holds in his hand a stack of
cards with names (Or a printed list if you prefer.) These
names were given to the performer by the chairman or host.
The names are of people attending that evening who have
agreed to participate in a demonstration of mind reading.
Each of those people is thinking of a personal question,
something they would like an answer to regarding their lives
or futures. The performer has not been allowed to talk to
any of those people, and their questions have not been
shared with ANYONE. The Chairman/ Host confirms that all
that is correct and places a sealed envelope onto the stage.

Within the envelope are the written questions of the
spectators in the audience. The Host confirms that they have
not been out of his or her possession and NO ONE, including
the host has read any of those questions since they were
sealed within the envelope. The host has not shared or
communicated the contents of any of the questions in ANY WAY
with the performer or anyone else. He has ONLY provided a
list of names of those people.

That aside, the performer runs through the stack of names,
asking one of the people to stand. Then, with PINPOINT
accuracy, the performer is able to read their minds and tell
them the exact nature of their question. Following that, he
offers his psychic impressions of that question in all
seriousness, or perhaps somewhat tongue in cheek.

In an alternative presentation, the spectators do not reveal
their names, so they are free to ask more intimate
questions.

This little manuscript teaches this Super Simple method,
explores the challenges and weaknesses of Q and A, and more.

A must for those in search of the perfect Q and A routine
for them!

"A very clever, simple and practical method for the bold
performer that made me smile when I read it. I have to give
it two thumbs up for sheer audacity."
- John Riggs

"I've used a system which is similar to this, but Super
Simple Q & A takes this to a whole new level. You don't have
to worry about center tears or billet switches. There is no
need for special clip boards or other unique devices. You
don't have to use preprinted forms which may seem specially
prepared for a trick. You can use index cards or business
cards. I like this and can't wait to try it in performance."
- Randy Schostag, Psychic Entertainer

MY COMMENTS:
Those familiar with Richard Osterlind's Final Answer or Bob
Cassidy's Hanussen Proof, as just two examples, will be
familiar with the basic idea behind this Q&A routine.
However, the two aforementioned routines cannot be done
totally impromptu, as they each require the performer to
have certain, special items with them. This method does
require some preparation but it can be done in just a few
minutes before the performance. No special devices or props
are needed. It all hinges around one move, one that is easy
and diabolical. The move, incidentally, is done just once.
It is not repeated over and over to accomplish the method.

There are a few considerations. One is that the claim of
eliminating dead time involves having questions written on
cards ahead of time and brought to the show. There is no
traditional "pre-show" work done as this is simply what it
is. However, some performers may not prefer this solution
and would rather have questions written down during the
show. I don't feel that this is the best solution to
eliminating dead time, but it's certainly a valid one.

Another consideration is that the booklet does not discuss
the techniques of performing a Q&A routine as there are
certain elements about structure and answering questions,
for instance, that one should know when performing a Q&A
routine. This only means that inexperienced Q&A performers
will have to search out such info or learn from experience.

The ingenious and "super simple" handling is what you're
getting here and, for the low cost, it's an absolute steal.