In the end, he's only got half the words right. Half the words are nailed quickly and precisely, but with the others, the performer can't seem to name the precise word although he always gets close (like saying 'Leg' instead of 'Limb', 'Cask' instead of 'Cork'). The performer shows his board: he has written 'Lacking'.īut as he moves on, he faces some difficulties: some people are resistant to mind reading. He asks the spectator to name her word: 'Lacking'. I'm sensing an absence, something missing.' He writes a word on a white board or pad. Without asking a single question, the performer quickly rattles off several details about the word: 'I'm getting nothing. Then, in a manner similar to the multiple card selection (one of the greatest effects in magic), between 3 and 7 more people also call stop as you riffle, and they think of a word. The performer riffles through the book - a spectator calls stop the performer stops exactly on that page and has the spectator remember a word (no peeks).

Every page appears different (they are), and ungimmicked (they are not). The performer shows a copy of one of the most magical books ever written: Peter Pan. This not only features some incredibly clean mind-reading, but also features a surprise twist kicker ending! Looks like I am going to put this book test into my act.'Ĭrossfire is a fast, clean, and stunning new book test, in which you read the thoughts of between 4 and 8 spectators (no process, no writing and no fishing!). Crossfire is a great book test for workers. 'I love the 'hidden' revelations that are out there, and the audience doesn't see it until you show them. The hard part will be in appearing to be humbled while knowing the knockout finish that awaits. Chris Philpott has created something that will stun and delight an audience and, like all good movies, there's a moment of seeming failure before the heroic triumph. 'The Crossfire Book Test is so clean and clever I ordered it before I even finished reading the original ad copy. David Blatter ( America's Got Talent finalist) It's literally a standing-ovation-causing show closer! If you are a serious student of mentalism, Crossfire is a must have. 'When I saw Chris perform this at the Magic Castle, I told him to keep this for himself.

So many ideas come to mind for how we can use it!' 'This is an excellent effect! Crossfire gives you a great surprise reveal at the end, making it different from any other book test. 'This is the type of routine lay audiences love! Crossfire is mind reading with an incredible kicker that your audience won't see coming - but will never forget!' 'As per usual, Chris Philpott has thought of it all.' -Payne, M-U-M Magazine

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