{"product_id":"the-departed-by-liam-montier","title":"The Departed by Liam Montier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffect:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe didn’t ask for belief. No ghostly whispers, no eerie lights, just a quiet room, flickering candlelight, and the tantalising idea that those we’ve lost might be closer than we think (spoiler: they’re definitely not in the fridge).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Departed\u003c\/b\u003e is a storytelling mentalism performance set in the rather dreary Victorian England, drawing inspiration from those spiritualist fads and the concept of the Summerland – a dreamy little realm where the dearly departed hang out, waiting for a round of tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the show unfolds, a bunch of vintage cabinet photographs makes its grand entrance – each one a nod to a life remembered, and a person missed (probably still fuming about the last Christmas dinner). These cards are shuffled about by both you and your participant – no funny business here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext, the participant is invited to pick a single word from a list of twelve – something personal, something that could make them blush if spoken aloud. They’ll need to remember both the word and its corresponding number. No shouting it out like it’s bingo night, mind you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a handful of cabinet cards laid out on the table, we start establishing a connection to the Summerland (not an actual summer holiday).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithout questions.\u003cbr\u003eWithout fishing.\u003cbr\u003eWithout guessing.\u003cbr\u003eAnd absolutely nothing written down (we’re not in a school exam).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen, with a flourish, you reveal the exact word the participant was quietly pondering – as if a ghostly hand gave you a nudge (or it could just be your amazing skills, who knows?).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd then, the plot thickens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA séance journal from November 1890 is unveiled, detailing the mysterious arrival of a cabinet photograph – a boy who showed up uninvited, never uttered a word, and likely left the party early. As the journal is read, its descriptions start to align disturbingly well with one of the photographs on display. Creepy, right?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe participant is asked for the number they remembered.\u003cbr\u003eThe performer counts down through the photographs like a well-rehearsed game show host.\u003cbr\u003eThe final card is flipped over.\u003cbr\u003eA name is revealed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eAt the exact spot that corresponds with the number the participant had in mind (no psychic powers needed, just your usual wizardry).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePackaged in a charmingly aged box, \u003cb\u003eThe Departed\u003c\/b\u003e comes with everything you need to pull off this masterpiece:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 replica cabinet photographs, crafted from actual antique originals (don’t worry, they’re not haunted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn aged glassine envelope to keep the photos safe and sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClara Wren's séance journal entry, crafted to look like it’s seen a few lifetimes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small cabinet photograph of Miss Clara Wren herself (bet she had a lovely smile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA downloadable audio revelation, in case you fancy a change from the written reveal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eEvery element feels like it’s been handled with care, personal touches, and a dash of authenticity – nothing shiny and flashy for the sake of it (that’s just tacky).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis isn’t just a prop set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a collection of artefacts.","brand":"Dead Rebel Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57022679253316,"sku":"DEPARTED","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1826\/4644\/files\/78865-full_2e07142d-be02-4acf-b502-7f7f7920d50c.png?v=1784656350","url":"https:\/\/www.handpickedmagic.com\/products\/the-departed-by-liam-montier","provider":"Hand Picked Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}