Discover the Secrets of Shadowplay by Watkins
Unlock the innovative techniques and hidden strategies that have made Watkins a standout in the world of mentalism. This comprehensive PDF download delves into the art of Billets and the subtle methods he employs during his close-up performances. Each concept has been rigorously tested before live audiences and magic clubs throughout the USA. What began as lecture notes has evolved into an in-depth exploration of performance secrets. If you appreciated “Jhana” and “Positive/Negative,” prepare for the insightful revelations in “Shadowplay.”
Inside this enlightening guide, you will find:
- About the Author: Insights from Kent Axell.
- “Calendar on the Wall”: A detailed explanation of how Watkins expertly manages billets, including a participant writing down a name and the performer revealing it along with their birthdate.
- “Failed Psychometry”: Techniques for justifying billet switches, center tears, and peeks.
- “Instant Preshow”: A clever method for gathering secret information during your act, allowing you to perform pre-show work seamlessly.
- “CT Memory Divination”: Strategies for extracting maximum information from minimal input, revealing details about a participant’s memory using a Center Tear.
- “Thought Switching”: A powerful technique that keeps you ahead of your audience’s thinking, transforming any peeked information into a ‘Spectator as Mind Reader’ effect.
- “My Imaginary Friend”: An engaging routine where a participant divines the name of the performer’s imaginary friend—though not foolproof, it can create a miraculous moment.
- “The Backward Force”: A layered routine where a participant selects a challenge card, and the mentalist divines the information, leading to a maze of logical misdirection.
- “Night Gallery”: A captivating effect where a participant divines a drawing from a folded piece of paper, despite changing their mind multiple times.
- Access to exclusive videos of Watkins performing and lecturing on this material.
And much more awaits you in this essential resource for mentalism enthusiasts!