ONCE UPON A TIME, there was a collection of Book Tests called Facsimile that ticked every box. Now, that collection has been given a cheeky makeover with Facsimile 2.0.
Facsimile (from Latin fac simile, "to make alike") is essentially a posh copy of a classic book, manuscript, map, art print, or any other historical gem that tries its best to be as true to the original as possible.
By Dictionary Definition, Michael Daniels has conjured a book test so authentic, it’s practically a clone of the real thing.
These world-renowned tomes have been reproduced with such meticulous care that your audience will genuinely think they're staring at an original copy.
Facsimile is, quite simply, a book test featuring a real book. You get to perform MULTIPLE word revelations on ANY page of the book.
This is as close to 'fair' and 'random' as it gets (no funny business!).
The basic three-word effect goes like this:
Flick through the book and tell them to say STOP wherever they fancy, then ask them to remember a word on that page. Without any sneaky fishing or memory gymnastics, you’ll know the word they’re thinking of and can reveal it however you like.
Worried they’ll think you pulled a fast one while holding the book? Hand it over and let them pick ANY page they desire.
Again, they’ll pick a word, and once more, you’ll know exactly what’s on their mind.
And if that’s not enough, you can even divine a THIRD word from the same or a different page. You’ll know it like you’ve got a psychic hotline!
The shiny new 2.0 version includes all the features above but now boasts larger text for easier reading, an extra mid-page word reveal, and the nifty ability to tell how much gobbledygook is on a page or if it’s just plain text, plus the number of paragraphs.
All these new tricks mean you’ve got even more ways to dazzle your audience.
During phase two or three, you can even predict their chosen word using an envelope that’s been in play long before they even cracked open the book.
The book is examinable before, during, and after (no dodgy moves here).
You can read the whole novel from cover to cover!
No duplicate pages or Svengali nonsense.
No forces - a totally free choice of page.
No fishing.
No memory work required.
Can be performed without you handling the book (because sometimes you just need a break!).
Learn within minutes (seriously, it’s that easy!).
Suitable for both stand-up and close-up performances (versatility is key!).
More advanced options are included, where you can use minimal fishing and memory work for some presentations (if you’re feeling fancy).
Included in the package is the book and online instructions.
A Study in Scarlet, Turn of the Screw, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are approximately 107mm x 175mm. The books fit snugly in your jacket pocket, making them fabulous for close-up performers and walk-around gigs.
If you fancy larger books for stage or parlor, we also have the heavier hitters like Frankenstein, Invisible Man, and Hound of the Baskervilles, which measure approximately 152mm x 227mm in the original range.
Note from Saturn Magic Facsimile: The Unabridged Book Test really is a sight to behold and comes with our highest recommendation. It’s the ideal product for those who’ve always steered clear of this kind of effect, as well as seasoned mentalists keen to perform multiple word revelations in the fairest conditions possible with minimal effort, allowing you to focus entirely on your dazzling presentation. And once you discover Facsimile, you’ll be performing happily ever after.
