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SWITCHCRAFT
The Billet Work of Elliott J. Bresler
Hi Folks,
I’m Elliott Bresler and this is where you can buy my new e-book.
The billet switch is one of the most powerful tools in Mentalism. I’d always marveled at the wonderful assortment of entertaining billet routines in the literature. Later, I came to realize that those effects are just the beginning. With a billet switch, you can present just about any mental effect imaginable. There really are no limits.
Unfortunately, I’m absolutely terrible at sleight of hand. I tried the classic switches and failed miserably. I searched and searched for easier billet moves. I found a few “close calls”, but as much as I practiced, I was never able to get 100% comfortable with them.
Finally, I decided to try creating some new techniques; moves so easy that even I could do them.
I set two goals for each technique. They were:
1) The move had to be VISUALLY PERFECT
I perform close-up and one-on-one mentalism. My spectators are usually seated right in front of me, and sometimes stare directly at my hands. I needed techniques that could withstand that kind of scrutiny.
2) The move had to be EASY enough that I could actually pull it off
Thankfully, after much hard work, I finally succeeded in meeting my goals. Over time, I created a series of moves that are so easy, even I could do them. A fair number of the techniques could even be classified as SELF WORKING. Believe me; if I can do them, you can too.
Of course, the book isn’t just about moves. Once you master the techniques (and you WILL master them), you’ll want to put them into action right away.
In the book, I’ll teach you the theory behind billet routines. When we’re done, you won’t need other people’s effects. You’ll have all the tools required to create your own customized routines anytime you want. Of course, as examples, I also teach a lot of my own strong material. Still, nothing beats a customized effect of your own creation. You’ll see.
Here’s some of the stuff you’ll find in the book:
Billet Techniques:
The E.B. Switch
The E.B. Clip Switch
The E.B. Tear
The REALLY Simplified Baker Switch
The E.B. NCP Switch
The E.B. Ultimate NCP Switch
The Temple Unfolding Switch
The E.B. Return Switch
The Prototype Refold Switch
The E.B. Refold Switch
Assorted Table Switches
“Read” Techniques
Theory:
General Suggestions
Switch as an “Out”
Switch as a “Force”
About Magician’s Choice
Simple Switch and “Read”
Complex Switch and “Read”
Crazy Schemes
The “Get out of Jail Card”
Pocket Writing – The Ultimate Billet Index
Homework
Sample Routines:
COINfabulation
A Rose by Any Other Name
The Fortune Telling Game
Read My Mind (Version 1)
Read My Mind (Version 2)
A Question and the Answer – Times Two
Path Two
Path Three
Epic X
Epic Unlimited
Predict Anything
Add an Add a Number
Positively Mental
