A Stuart Robson classic...reimagined by Richard Osterlind!
So, you want a jaw-dropper? One of the standout effects featured on the Practical Mental Effects DVD is Stuart Robson's Horrors! This brilliant word divination trick plays on shock words for a presentation that’ll leave your audience reeling, and it’s been a solid hit through the ages (you can’t argue with a classic).
Richard has worked his usual magic to refresh and refine Horrors! into something even more engaging and mystifying. Just wait until you see the presentation on the DVD! Spectators won’t know what hit them!
But hang on, there’s more! When Richard decided to bring Horrors! to the magic community, he didn’t just dust it off. No, he rethought the entire setup, both the props and the routine. First off, the cards are a generous size—about 4.5 by 6.5 inches—crafted from sturdy stock. They look the part and, miraculously, fit right in your coat pocket. Oh, and the envelope? It’s quite the charmer too.
Next, Richard spills the beans on his entire system for memorising the necessary words, so you can ditch the cue list. You’ll be up to speed in under half an hour! (Seriously, it’s that easy.) But wait, he didn’t stop there. He’s come up with a genius method to halve the memorisation process! It’s so straightforward that you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it sooner. Toss in some clever presentation ideas, and you’ll genuinely seem to be reading your spectator’s mind. No kidding!
Finally, Richard’s figured out how to use Horrors! for both close-up and stage performances. There’s even a nifty blindfold routine and thoughts on elevating this from a mere word divination to something much more. The innovative performer (that’s you, mate) will turn this into a show-stopping reputation builder!
Best part? Everything fits snugly in your pocket for those spontaneous moments of magic! This is classic mentalism given a shiny, modern twist for the 21st century!
