THE BLURB:
I hadn't seen Grayling since graduation day, nearly 30 years
ago. The young man I remembered could now pass for a double
of Mr. Monopoly, sans top hat. The stout build, white hair
and carefully maintained handlebar mustache were all there
along with an air of years of successful living.
We ran into each other at The Focal Pointe, a café that had
just opened on the edge of the financial district, not far
from where I live. Grayling recognized me first and invited
me back to his office for whiskey and cigars to "celebrate
our fortuitous reunion," as he put it. I recalled he'd
always spoken like this but what had once seemed forced, if
not a trace odd, now fit him well.
Grayling was partner in a thriving law practice and his
office showed it. Paintings by the latest major talents,
originals I was certain, graced his walls. In contrast
objects de arte, from times long past, were tastefully
scattered throughout the room.
Each was obtained during Grayling's many travels around the
globe and as we drank and smoked he took obvious pleasure in
telling me tales of their origin and acquisition. Some of
his stories seemed fanciful, even a bit farfetched, but with
every sip of fine whiskey and puff on my cigar I found
myself more engrossed and willing to believe.
There was one piece that sat near to me on his desk,
reverently displayed, but which Grayling seemed to be almost
purposely avoiding. Naturally, this only served to pique my
interest. I know now this was intentional.
It was an antique rod held in a simple but elegant stand
that cradled both ends, elevating it several inches above
Grayling's desk. From the rod fell three silken cords. At
the bottom of each cord a small brass bell was attached.
As Grayling spoke of everything in the room but this odd
object, the occasional tinkle of its bells kept drawing me
back. Finally, he could no longer ignore my sideways
glances. "That piece," Grayling said softly, "is very
special to me. Would you like to see what it does?" I found
myself curiously excited, as if I was on the brink of
stepping into a world where the impossible was real. I
nodded my head.
Now you can make the impossible real! Many modern day magi
believe that the pendulum is the most underutilized tool in
the world of mentalism.
Within Trybil: AKA The Multi-Bob Book, Dr. Bill teaches you
how to become an expert operator of this most rare and
unique form of magical of tools, the Multi-Bob pendulum.
With anywhere from 2 to 6 bobs, you are able to control, and
guide your audience members to control, the movements of any
single pendulum while the others remain still! It looks and
feels like real magic!
Along with learning Dr. Bill's innovative methods and
effects, you will be taught by some of the finest performers
and creators in mentalism: Rich Hennessey, John Riggs,
Gerard, Dr. Todd Landman, Faucon Of Sakin'el, Mauricio
Jaramillo, Michael Weber, Marc Salem, Docc Hilford, Brad
Henderson, Kenton Knepper, Tony Razzano, Keith Barry,
Jerome Finley, and Greg Arce all share one or more effects.
Within its 148 pages Trybil contains 16+ effects with the
Multi-Bob and 9+ effects with a standard pendulum. The plus
signs are there because many variations and complete
additional effects are described in the instructions all the
way up to and including the "In Conclusion" section!
Standard pendulum effects are in Trybil to provide some of
the most unique and powerful presentations with a single
pendulum ever offered in a single collection.
Trybil also includes the original Acidus Novus as printed in
Al Mann's Acidus and a video of its creator, Millard
Longman, teaching this classic peek. Two effects utilize AN
and Dr. Bill wanted to make Trybil as all inclusive as
possible.
MY COMMENTS:
This seems to be the year for the pendulum! First, Kenton
Knepper releases his PENDULUM PROGRAMMING book (which is
indeed referenced in this) and then Dr. Bill releases this
148-page e-book. Trybil is jampacked with the most
wonderful ideas on pendulums and brings this ancient device
into the 21st century.
Just go ahead and look at the list of contributors to this
book. With a list like that, how can you NOT get this, even
if you really don't like pendulums? And I'm sure that after
reading this and all the ideas within, you'll find a couple,
at least one, which will make you incredibly excited.
I do have one, somewhat tongue-in-cheek concern. Dr. Bill
included many color photographs, embedded video, and
provided Internet links. And this makes it quite a hassle
to print this book out (all that color ink!!). Yep, as I
said, I wrote that with a smile and it's an admittedly petty
reason to point those features out.
Another bonus in this video is an AUTHORIZED version of
Millard Longman teaching his classic Acidus Novus technique.
The only official e-book on the subject sells for more than
$100 (and is well worth getting), but with this e-book you
can get the basics of this peek, plus all the pendulum
material.
Of course, I should point out that the Multi-Bob (a pendulum
with more than one bob on it) is not included with one's
purchase. You must make it yourself and I know some may not
be the arts-and-crafts type, but we're dealing with a stick,
string, and objects to hang on the strong. It's not
difficult at all and the e-book contains instructions on how
to make a basic one, courtesy of Rich Hennessey, plus many
pictures of different ones to get one's creative juices
flowing.
This impressive book is just hanging out there waiting for
you to swing over and get it. (Okay, couldn't resist saying
that!) Really, though, this is seriously worth looking into.
I hadn't seen Grayling since graduation day, nearly 30 years
ago. The young man I remembered could now pass for a double
of Mr. Monopoly, sans top hat. The stout build, white hair
and carefully maintained handlebar mustache were all there
along with an air of years of successful living.
We ran into each other at The Focal Pointe, a café that had
just opened on the edge of the financial district, not far
from where I live. Grayling recognized me first and invited
me back to his office for whiskey and cigars to "celebrate
our fortuitous reunion," as he put it. I recalled he'd
always spoken like this but what had once seemed forced, if
not a trace odd, now fit him well.
Grayling was partner in a thriving law practice and his
office showed it. Paintings by the latest major talents,
originals I was certain, graced his walls. In contrast
objects de arte, from times long past, were tastefully
scattered throughout the room.
Each was obtained during Grayling's many travels around the
globe and as we drank and smoked he took obvious pleasure in
telling me tales of their origin and acquisition. Some of
his stories seemed fanciful, even a bit farfetched, but with
every sip of fine whiskey and puff on my cigar I found
myself more engrossed and willing to believe.
There was one piece that sat near to me on his desk,
reverently displayed, but which Grayling seemed to be almost
purposely avoiding. Naturally, this only served to pique my
interest. I know now this was intentional.
It was an antique rod held in a simple but elegant stand
that cradled both ends, elevating it several inches above
Grayling's desk. From the rod fell three silken cords. At
the bottom of each cord a small brass bell was attached.
As Grayling spoke of everything in the room but this odd
object, the occasional tinkle of its bells kept drawing me
back. Finally, he could no longer ignore my sideways
glances. "That piece," Grayling said softly, "is very
special to me. Would you like to see what it does?" I found
myself curiously excited, as if I was on the brink of
stepping into a world where the impossible was real. I
nodded my head.
Now you can make the impossible real! Many modern day magi
believe that the pendulum is the most underutilized tool in
the world of mentalism.
Within Trybil: AKA The Multi-Bob Book, Dr. Bill teaches you
how to become an expert operator of this most rare and
unique form of magical of tools, the Multi-Bob pendulum.
With anywhere from 2 to 6 bobs, you are able to control, and
guide your audience members to control, the movements of any
single pendulum while the others remain still! It looks and
feels like real magic!
Along with learning Dr. Bill's innovative methods and
effects, you will be taught by some of the finest performers
and creators in mentalism: Rich Hennessey, John Riggs,
Gerard, Dr. Todd Landman, Faucon Of Sakin'el, Mauricio
Jaramillo, Michael Weber, Marc Salem, Docc Hilford, Brad
Henderson, Kenton Knepper, Tony Razzano, Keith Barry,
Jerome Finley, and Greg Arce all share one or more effects.
Within its 148 pages Trybil contains 16+ effects with the
Multi-Bob and 9+ effects with a standard pendulum. The plus
signs are there because many variations and complete
additional effects are described in the instructions all the
way up to and including the "In Conclusion" section!
Standard pendulum effects are in Trybil to provide some of
the most unique and powerful presentations with a single
pendulum ever offered in a single collection.
Trybil also includes the original Acidus Novus as printed in
Al Mann's Acidus and a video of its creator, Millard
Longman, teaching this classic peek. Two effects utilize AN
and Dr. Bill wanted to make Trybil as all inclusive as
possible.
MY COMMENTS:
This seems to be the year for the pendulum! First, Kenton
Knepper releases his PENDULUM PROGRAMMING book (which is
indeed referenced in this) and then Dr. Bill releases this
148-page e-book. Trybil is jampacked with the most
wonderful ideas on pendulums and brings this ancient device
into the 21st century.
Just go ahead and look at the list of contributors to this
book. With a list like that, how can you NOT get this, even
if you really don't like pendulums? And I'm sure that after
reading this and all the ideas within, you'll find a couple,
at least one, which will make you incredibly excited.
I do have one, somewhat tongue-in-cheek concern. Dr. Bill
included many color photographs, embedded video, and
provided Internet links. And this makes it quite a hassle
to print this book out (all that color ink!!). Yep, as I
said, I wrote that with a smile and it's an admittedly petty
reason to point those features out.
Another bonus in this video is an AUTHORIZED version of
Millard Longman teaching his classic Acidus Novus technique.
The only official e-book on the subject sells for more than
$100 (and is well worth getting), but with this e-book you
can get the basics of this peek, plus all the pendulum
material.
Of course, I should point out that the Multi-Bob (a pendulum
with more than one bob on it) is not included with one's
purchase. You must make it yourself and I know some may not
be the arts-and-crafts type, but we're dealing with a stick,
string, and objects to hang on the strong. It's not
difficult at all and the e-book contains instructions on how
to make a basic one, courtesy of Rich Hennessey, plus many
pictures of different ones to get one's creative juices
flowing.
This impressive book is just hanging out there waiting for
you to swing over and get it. (Okay, couldn't resist saying
that!) Really, though, this is seriously worth looking into.
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