For mentalists, book test aficionados, and those who dabble in stage or parlour magic.
Back from the abyss of obscurity and ready to dazzle once more!
Todd Karr whipped up The Da Vinci Code in 2006 to turn a regular copy of The Da Vinci Code into a mind-blowing book test.
Whenever a spectator opens a perfectly normal copy of The Da Vinci Code, you can reveal the first word, another word from the first line, or even the entire concept of that first line. It’s as straightforward as it is impactful — no smoke and mirrors here!
The secret? A cleverly designed cueing gimmick that blends seamlessly into the routine and stays completely under the radar (and no, it’s not a slightly suspicious rubber chicken).
Imagine having someone crack open their own copy of The Da Vinci Code at home or one they pluck off the shelf in a bookstore while you casually stroll by.
In a formal show, this routine shines like a diamond, and guess what? You can even let the spectator keep the book at the end, since it’s totally ungimmicked. How generous of you!
Alongside the gimmicks, you’ll receive the revised second edition of Exploring the Zone, Max Maven's no-nonsense manual for The Da Vinci Code. In it, Maven delves into everything from audience handling and page selection to the dramatic flair of concepts versus words, page number choices, steering the spectator toward key words, process mentalism, progressive revelation, and even how to handle those awkward misses (we’ve all been there).
Max also shares his musings on a conceptual book test approach, how to deal with less-than-stellar word choices, various book forcing techniques, and how to wield The Da Vinci Code as a force book.
16 large-format pages stuffed with wisdom
Presentation-technique illustrations for the visually inclined
Max Maven's sage advice on book tests and process mentalism
A complete breakdown of The Da Vinci Zone
Bonus effects and routines (Note: You'll need your own hardbound copy of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code.)
