Bryn Reynolds – The Safwan Papers

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Richard Osterlind: “Bryn Reynolds is one of the most thrilling creators I’ve encountered in years. His work is consistently top-notch and often finds a place in my repertoire. The Safwan Papers, developed in Iraq for his fellow soldiers, is explosive! It features exceptional routines, gadgets, and gimmicks that will become staples in your performances, showcasing straightforward thinking behind impactful effects. One routine is already set for my next DVD release. I highly recommend this ebook!”

Banachek: “You have a remarkable ability to take an idea or effect, make it uniquely yours, and add a delightful twist. Your creativity is inspiring. Keep up the fantastic work; we need more original thinkers like you!”

Moshe Botwinick: “Much of Bryn’s work should remain a closely guarded secret. These ideas and psychological insights deserve to be classified as Top Secret.”

Chuck Hickok: “The Safwan Papers offers several ingenious concepts for serious mentalists, focusing on language rather than props. Your Lucky Nite could easily stand alone as a separate routine.”

This collection emphasizes psychological and verbal manipulation over props or gimmicks, allowing for performances in various settings with minimal preparation. While the names of the routines have been modified to protect their methodologies, here’s a glimpse of what to expect:

SEVEN: A one-card version of the Kilossal Killer effect, but with a twist: there are absolutely NO outs. The single prediction placed on the table will match the card the spectator envisions. It’s bold, raw, and nearly always succeeds. Even when it doesn’t, you still receive credit!

BCK: Using genuine psychometry and a clever technique, you and a participant can determine the outcome of an experiment involving “an object placed under one of several items.” You can even reveal a written prediction of the exact results. No gimmicks are required, and all items are borrowed.

YOUR LUCKY NITE: This routine shines with a unique Bank Night flavor, promising value beyond the price of admission. Esteemed colleagues have praised this effect:

BOHT: “This is my favorite. Read my story in the book. A subtle cultural nuance has been refined to make the ‘Which Hand’ effect a guaranteed success—albeit only once per performance. It serves as the perfect solution when mechanical, physical, or psychological outs may falter, standing as a methodology in its own right!”

******STRING: “Decipher the ‘asterisks,’ and you’ll appreciate the storyline and thought process behind it. A participant is transported back to an ancient carnival scam, where an engaging tale unfolds. By eliminating 4 out of 5 colored strings, she wins a delightful prize for the performer through her own free choices. No equivocation is involved. Full disclosure: some may need to purchase a $20 prop, but most will likely have it on hand. It’s perfect.”

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