Description

Art VanDerLay (Matt Townsend) Mentalism GB Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Drawing duplications have become a staple effect in the mentalists working set. Almost every performer has their own take and method be it original or borrowed from another performer. The effect I am now giving to you is my take on the age old effect. Whilst the methods involved are not new to me in any shape or form, I have yet to see someone perform a drawing duplication this way. That is not to say it is ground breaking or original, I am merely stating that the moves are ones that are expected of anyone who has an interest in magic. I must admit however, that the presentation itself is something that I am very proud of. This effect shares some similarities with Pete Turners business card peek from his Freeform Mentalism DVD and a few other of his works, however it is done in front of the spectator, not behind the back, and no billets are switched. This is a 100% impromptu piece that can be done using borrowed business cards and pen. It requires little sleight of hand that even an amateur can pull off convincingly. You get a full 100% view of the drawing and the peek happens on the off-beat as to draw as little attention as possible to the “dirty work.” This can also be used to peek other forms of information written by the spectator, however this pdf gives you the presentation and justification for a drawing duplication and therefore you would need to alter it to suit other uses as you see fit.