Price$34.95
Media TypeDVD
CategoryMentalism
Date AddedJun 17, 2014
Foresight
Smith, Oliver
SM Productionz
(Based on 2 reviews)
Foresight is a powerful fusion between magic and mentalism by our friend, Oliver Smith. For those of you who love visual effects that fit right in your wallet, this is for you. It's extremely visual, easy to do, and gets jaw-dropping reactions. You'll be able to construct a powerful presentation while blowing people's minds with this eye-candy gem.
Custom Gimmick / material included
Reviews
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PROS
The instruction to build the gimmicks is very clear. The performance would look good at a few feet away or more. The morph from a cross to a square looks good.
CONS
Two cautions:
First, the process of selecting one of two force cards feels a bit forced. “If they say one, then count this way, if they say two, then count that way, etc.”
Second, The cross morphs into a square on the corner of the card. If this was “real” magic, the cross would morph to a square in the middle of the card.
VERDICT
Not a bad little effect, but I think they could have put a bit more forethought into this project.
The instruction to build the gimmicks is very clear. The performance would look good at a few feet away or more. The morph from a cross to a square looks good.
CONS
Two cautions:
First, the process of selecting one of two force cards feels a bit forced. “If they say one, then count this way, if they say two, then count that way, etc.”
Second, The cross morphs into a square on the corner of the card. If this was “real” magic, the cross would morph to a square in the middle of the card.
VERDICT
Not a bad little effect, but I think they could have put a bit more forethought into this project.
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The Effect in Detail
Foresight is a mix of magic and mentalism. There are 2 basic ways that it will play out. Six cards with ESP symbols are placed down on the table and an envelope with your prediction is shown. You are able to assure that they will either chose the square or cross. If they chose the square you show that your prediction was the cross. With a little bit of magic the ink on the card slowly morphs from the cross to the square. Alternatively, if they select the cross, you show them what would have happened if they would have selected another card like the square.
That is a mouth full but basically you are learning 2 effects, how to move the ink on a playing card and how to predict a certain selection.
In The Package
You receive a specially made envelope in the package along with some extra cards and small bits that will be needed to construct the gimmick. This gimmick is very hands on. If you are not into arts and crafts then you should avoid this trick.
Possible Problems
You are taught how to make a gimmicked card. I have a hard time with this type of gimmicked playing card, it is a very clever solution for sure but it seems to contradict itself. It is a close up effect but you have to maintain some distance as you perform it.
At one point they suggest that you could keep this in your wallet, while this is entirely possible, it is not the safest thing to do given the type of materials used to create the gimmick.
Considerations
The selection method is classic in nature, it is fairly straightforward and can be found in many sources including 13 Steps to Mentalism. The method for moving the ink is clever but not the most bullet proof in real life performances. It is angle proof but you will need to be sensitive to the optimal performance situations. You must switch the gimmick out at the end. This is easily done and they give a couple handling tips to make it more smooth. The reset will take just a few seconds and they don’t go over any ways to make the reset easier.
Thoughts
The DVD is put together well, you will need to supply some extra materials to make the gimmicks and you will need to put aside a half hour or more to make it. Chris from Sans Minds is the narrator, I know that many magicians are bothered by him, I actually really like his energy and he doesn’t bug me. I think that this effect is nice but it is not very versatile given the distance requirements.
Foresight is a mix of magic and mentalism. There are 2 basic ways that it will play out. Six cards with ESP symbols are placed down on the table and an envelope with your prediction is shown. You are able to assure that they will either chose the square or cross. If they chose the square you show that your prediction was the cross. With a little bit of magic the ink on the card slowly morphs from the cross to the square. Alternatively, if they select the cross, you show them what would have happened if they would have selected another card like the square.
That is a mouth full but basically you are learning 2 effects, how to move the ink on a playing card and how to predict a certain selection.
In The Package
You receive a specially made envelope in the package along with some extra cards and small bits that will be needed to construct the gimmick. This gimmick is very hands on. If you are not into arts and crafts then you should avoid this trick.
Possible Problems
You are taught how to make a gimmicked card. I have a hard time with this type of gimmicked playing card, it is a very clever solution for sure but it seems to contradict itself. It is a close up effect but you have to maintain some distance as you perform it.
At one point they suggest that you could keep this in your wallet, while this is entirely possible, it is not the safest thing to do given the type of materials used to create the gimmick.
Considerations
The selection method is classic in nature, it is fairly straightforward and can be found in many sources including 13 Steps to Mentalism. The method for moving the ink is clever but not the most bullet proof in real life performances. It is angle proof but you will need to be sensitive to the optimal performance situations. You must switch the gimmick out at the end. This is easily done and they give a couple handling tips to make it more smooth. The reset will take just a few seconds and they don’t go over any ways to make the reset easier.
Thoughts
The DVD is put together well, you will need to supply some extra materials to make the gimmicks and you will need to put aside a half hour or more to make it. Chris from Sans Minds is the narrator, I know that many magicians are bothered by him, I actually really like his energy and he doesn’t bug me. I think that this effect is nice but it is not very versatile given the distance requirements.