{"product_id":"orpheus-by-phedon-bilek-1","title":"Orpheus by Phedon Bilek","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"In Phedon's usual style, every single detail is meticulously explained so that the reader gains a full understanding of all of the underlying principles at play. No stone is left unturned, and there are nuggets of gold in virtually every single paragraph Phedon writes. Admittedly, this makes the writing dense, but if you take your time and fully digest each bit of information before moving to the next, you'll walk away dumbfounded by the thinking that goes into each moment of Phedon's routines and tools. It is a huge reason why his work is, in my opinion, the best work for mentalists being released today. His material is clearly worked and transformed into masterpieces with detailed paint strokes that make the material leap from the page and resonate directly with the spectator's emotional feelings which causes the work to surpass logic and feel real.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- An extract from Madison Haglers Review of Orpheus \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Cartesian Q\u0026amp;A... \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Phedon is the Master, and we are but students.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Millard Longman \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Phedon decided to craft the \u003cb\u003eultimate Q\u0026amp;A routine\u003c\/b\u003e, the outcome was nothing short of mind-blowing. Even one of his closest mates, Romanos, claims it's the \u003cb\u003estrongest routine Phedon has released to date.\u003c\/b\u003e This beauty requires no props, no billets, and definitely no expensive gadgets, meaning you can perform it anytime, anywhere—no excuses!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Most Powerful Material Imaginable... \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"People could start a cult with this!\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Madison Hagler \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet’s face it, the 'Q\u0026amp;A' is one of the \u003cb\u003emost potent routines\u003c\/b\u003e in mentalism. Yet, most folks shy away from it due to the technical gymnastics involved in making it convincing. But guess what? Never has there been such a straightforward way to incorporate this routine into your act. With \u003cb\u003eno switches, no steals, no one ahead—just pure, prop-less magic\u003c\/b\u003e, you can focus on what really matters: your presentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePlease consider the following points: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis is a reputation-making effect. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be performed one-on-one in a close-up setting, or for a larger audience on stage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's a doddle to do. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt appears absolutely real. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's entertaining and intriguing for everyone watching. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's entirely prop-less. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's impossible to backtrack. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery action is fully motivated. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e And the cherry on top? You’ll discover the subtle psychological techniques Phedon uses to coax his participants into action. Plus, with the methods taught in this book, you’ll be dishing out spot-on, detailed readings that’ll have you standing out from the crowd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAdditional Routines...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Phedon isn't just a trailblazer. He's also incredibly generous in his publications, and Orpheus is no exception. Pure gold!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e - Francis Girola \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAside from \u003cb\u003e'The Cartesian Q\u0026amp;A',\u003c\/b\u003e this book spills the beans on several of Phedon's best-kept secrets, each revealed for the very first time. He even includes a breakdown of what he believes to be the \u003cb\u003emost powerful billet routine he performs.\u003c\/b\u003e Thanks to Phedon’s \u003cb\u003eminimalist approach\u003c\/b\u003e, these jaw-dropping routines need little more than a handful of borrowed business cards and a pen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThese routines include\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThree Questionable Answers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHecate. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZodiac \u0026amp; Name. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Timorous Drawing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurmur. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026amp; A Work in Progress. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e The \u003cb\u003eversatile nature\u003c\/b\u003e of this material means you can perform in both close-up and stage settings. Whether you’re a casual performer or a seasoned pro, this will undoubtedly jazz up your act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Toolbox of Techniques... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Another work of absolute genius!\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Jamie Badman \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlongside each routine, you’ll find \u003cb\u003ein-depth explanations\u003c\/b\u003e for a variety of tools, all plucked from Phedon's own stash and fine-tuned through countless performances. You’ll also appreciate the \u003cb\u003ewide-ranging applications\u003c\/b\u003e of these tools within your existing routines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis incredible selection of bonus tools includes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe universal vision. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObjective redefinition. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Prism. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumbers and their meanings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Master Dream reveal. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNico Heinrich's paddle peek. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Escalation ruse. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Little phasmatic touch. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 'Dot' subtlety. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Shift. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Alpha and The Omega. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eOpening Your Mind... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"If you are interested in mentalism then Phedon's work is remarkable, what I have managed to read of Orpheus so far is genuinely next level!\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Phill Smith \u003c\/b\u003eIn a fitting nod to the origins of this book, Phedon dives into a variety of \u003cb\u003ethought-provoking subjects\u003c\/b\u003e, designed to \u003cb\u003einspire\u003c\/b\u003e and challenge your perspective on mentalism performance. The \u003cb\u003erevolutionary thinking\u003c\/b\u003e in these chapters will refresh your outlook on this art form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThese inspiring chapters include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddressing 'THESCAM' \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlato goes to Hollywood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSacred chants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlato goes to the movies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe timorous drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe technology of failing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026amp; more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eAs Real as It Gets... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This work is simply incredible, never have I ever felt more inspired!\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Michael Murray \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s no denying the potency of this material; one early reader suggested, \"You could start a religion with this!\" and another remarked that the typical response to 'The Cartesian Q\u0026amp;A' would be something like - \u003ci\u003e\"This guy started walking through the audience, and was able to describe their thoughts, feelings, and fears just by touching their hand...\".\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The beauty of this material is that the presentational options are so varied, each routine will resonate differently with every performer. Even the more traditional 'Sherlock Holmes' types will find gems in chapters like 'The Alpha and Omega'. So, regardless of your style, you’re bound to find inspiration within these pages!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eRegarding Reading Systems... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This is the real deal, pure genius, honestly, there is nothing out there that comes close!\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Colin Miller \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThanks to the \u003cb\u003eglobal success\u003c\/b\u003e of his DVD release 'Sibyl', Phedon is hailed as a \u003cb\u003etop authority\u003c\/b\u003e in delivering readings. In 'Orpheus', he lays down the blueprints for \u003cb\u003eseveral new, fast-track systems\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing you to \u003cb\u003edeliver confident, accurate readings\u003c\/b\u003e with minimal memory work required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To complement the simple yet diverse reading systems, Phedon also provides a solid set of \u003cb\u003epsychological safety nets\u003c\/b\u003e, giving peace of mind to those new to readings while still allowing the seasoned performers the freedom to improvise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNo Stone Left Unturned... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"If you thought Orion was great, wait until you read Orpheus! In my honest opinion, I think Orpheus tops Orion.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Alex Alejandro \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhedon guarantees an unmatched level of instruction for every routine in this book. Each explanation comes with a written, illustrative account drawn from one of Phedon's own gigs. As they say, \u003cb\u003ethe devil truly does lie within the details!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not only does Phedon unveil the \u003cb\u003ecomplete methods\u003c\/b\u003e behind some of his \u003cb\u003emost powerful material to date\u003c\/b\u003e, but he also shares the sparks that ignited their creation. 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