The Echo Book Test is something I’ve kept under wraps for a few years…
Whenever I’m after a personal touch, a straightforward, fail-proof book test, or a way to tug on the audience's heartstrings, I reach for Echo. But hold your horses, Echo isn’t just a run-of-the-mill book test…
First off, Echo is a regular old book: anyone can crack it open without a hint of suspicion—it’s even available on Amazon. Secret’s out; Echo employs a classic principle from Larry Becker (graciously shared with me back in 2012), paving the way for some truly stunning effects. And let’s be honest, it’s a doddle: zero sleight, zero memory work, zero stooges, and it fits snugly in your pocket.
Buckle up, because Echo isn’t just one book test… it’s a whole series of them!
I’ve penned twelve different titles, each diving into themes like Tarot, meditation, hypnosis, astrology, dreams, numerology, and more. Expect a new gem to hit the shelves each month for a year.
Pick the theme that tickles your fancy for your performance. All versions allow you to conjure the same effects, but obviously, the book’s content is theme-dependent. Each book stands alone, each one is a unique read, and they all roll off the tongue like a self-help guide.
Every theme is a perfect conversation starter with your participant. Then, you can dive into their mind in a way that feels impossible and intimately personal, since these books discuss people’s favourite topic: themselves. (Some spectators have even asked where they can snag a copy for their own reading pleasure!)
The 80-page English instruction manual is a treasure trove: three full effects, my precise script, all my presentation ideas, variations, a bonus effect, illustrations, video content, and a lot more…
The Echo series currently boasts 9 books: Rider-Waite Tarot, Tarot de Marseille, Hypnosis, Astrology, Numerology, Meditation, Cartomancy, NLP, Dreams.
Each Echo book spans about 200 pages, in English, paperback format (5.5 x 8.5", 13 x 21 cm), soft cover, glued binding, white paper.
