If you encounter download issue. Please refer to this DOWNLOAD GUIDE

Readings And Mentalism With Playing Cards by C. Dayton

  • Product Code: C#22014
  • Reward Points: 20
  • Availability: In Stock
  • $26.97
  • $4.99

  • Price in reward points: 499
Before describing what this Pro Shop release contains, I wanted to share something from C. Dayton's introduction to the book:

"I am excited, but tentative about presenting this. I'm excited because I really like doing readings with playing cards, they are one the very first things I learned to read, and because I really like the routines that I've written up.

I'm tentative because I'm not entirely sure how they will be received. Everything here is simple and I'm sure that others are doing similar things. For those who are not doing similar things, I am afraid that the simplicity of the reading system and the mentalism routines will cause them to be overlooked. On the other hand, maybe it's better if they are."

 
I have to admit that I'm a bit conflicted about C. Dayton's last remark. Let me explain...
On the one hand, the wide-spread acceptance by many mentalists of the conventional "No Playing Cards in Mentalism Rule" means that those who ignore it (and know how to effectively present convincing card routines) are among a select few -- which sets them apart from the rest of the pack. From this standpoint, the fewer performers who buy C. Dayton's book, the better.
On the other hand, the information in this book will undoubtedly improve just about any performer's presentations of readings and mentalism, and that, in turn, benefits everyone -- performers and their audiences.
As C. Dayton explains, one of the strongest arguments for the use of playing cards in mentalism is their being readily available. Presented with the frightening "Airline Lost My Luggage" scenario, having a deck of cards in your pocket means that you can easily perform a 20+ minute show for any size group, and then present readings afterwards. With that idea in mind, C. Dayton includes a number of routines, including a walk-around presentation, a card reading act, and his version of Any Card At Any Number.
In addition to the mentalism routines, C. Dayton shares his playing card reading system, which is based on a simple and easy-to-learn interpretation of the suits and values of the deck. B
ased on years of experience, his approach is extremely practical and flexible, and the four spreads he describes in detail are perfect for just about any reading situation you may find yourself in. I especially like his direct methods of answering Yes/No questions and timing predictions.
The 43-page e-book includes...

 Why Cards?
 Tex Ritter's Deck of Cards
 An easy-to-learn card reading system

 C. Dayton's Favorite Spreads
 The Double Lift Spread

  How to put it all together
 How to answer Yes/No questions
 How to time predictions
 C. Dayton's "Three Secrets for Readings"

 A Walk-Around Card Reading Routine
 A Complete Card Reading Act

 Two essential -- but easy -- sleights
 Bonus routine: A.C.A.A.N.R.W.A.L.A 

Ultimately, of course, the use of playing cards in your presentations is a personal decision based on your own vision 
of mentalism and your performing persona.
If, however, you're interested in how to get the maximum impact out of playing cards in your performances, I suspect you will appreciate C. Dayton's approach. And, if you are familiar with his earlier works (Roses on a Stage and Yes/No+),  I think you'll especially like his thinking on the use of playing cards as an oracle.

Reviews (0)

There are no reviews for this product.

Write a review

Please login or register to review

Related Products

Seed Of Doubt by Fraser Parker

Seed Of Doubt by Fraser Parker

I LOVE this. Seed of doubt is great! I'm yet to get to the subtleties but I will 1,000,000% use this..

$2.99 $7.99

Monarch by Avi Yap

Monarch by Avi Yap

One of the most anticipated project release by Avi Yap is finally here. Wait... Who is Avi? Avi is a..

$1.99 $5.99

Blink Vanish by Sansminds

Blink Vanish by Sansminds

There are numerous classic card effects involving a torn corner. There's only one thing missing -- a..

$1.99 $5.99

Envel-Epic by Walter Valle

Envel-Epic by Walter Valle

Imagine you are in a Casino.A spectator thinks of a roulette numberAnother spectator rolls 2 diceAnd..

$1.99 $6.99

The Classics of Magic by Aldo Colombini

The Classics of Magic by Aldo Colombini

About Classics of Magic, Aldo says, "This is some of the best magic I've come up with."These ar..

$1.99 $5.99

Recommend

Predator Pack by R. Paul Wilson

Predator Pack by R. Paul Wilson

“R. Paul Wilson is a genius! The Predator Pack is so diabolically clever; this is a real fooler!”&nb..

$0.99 $11.00

Flick Out by Dingding

Flick Out by Dingding

Flick Out by Dingding is easy to build and fun to play. This gimmick can be performed on social..

$0.99 $10.00

Mike Bornstein - Polaroid Money Outdone

Mike Bornstein - Polaroid Money Outdone

Mike Bornstein's Polaroid Money Outdone begins with four $1 bills. They're shown front and back. One..

$0.99 $6.98

Michael Skinner - Linking Rings

Michael Skinner - Linking Rings

Michael Skinner was one of the best all-around close-up magicians in the world and this video featur..

$0.99 $6.99

Meir Yedid - Triple T.U.C. Routines

Meir Yedid - Triple T.U.C. Routines

Marcelo Insua’s Triple T.U.C. (Tango Ultimate Coin) Coin Set is a set of magnetic nested shells and ..

$0.99 $6.99

Meir Yedid - Stand-Up, Pop-Jump

Meir Yedid - Stand-Up, Pop-Jump

This is the quick, direct and visual card routine that Meir uses to open all of his formal close-up ..

$0.99 $7.99

Meir Yedid - Rainbow Card Routines

Meir Yedid - Rainbow Card Routines

Higar’s Rainbow Phantom Cards are among the most ingenious technologies that has been applied to mag..

$0.99 $5.99

Meir Yedid - Gambler's Ways

Meir Yedid - Gambler's Ways

This is a routine I have been performing and refining since I was a teenager. It is based on ideas b..

$1.99 $9.99

Meir Yedid - Direct Transpo

Meir Yedid - Direct Transpo

This is Meir’s handling of a classic effect that card magicians have been obsessed with. An easy to ..

$0.99 $9.99

Meir Yedid - Customizable Twists

Meir Yedid - Customizable Twists

This is an easy Twisting The Aces routine with a kicker ending that can be customized to promote you..

$0.99 $5.99

Marc DeSouza - Award Winning Close-Up Magic

Marc DeSouza - Award Winning Close-Up Magic

Marc DeSouza, has won more close-up magic competitions than probably anyone. On this video he perfor..

$2.99 $21.00

Magic Ian - Ring & Spring Tutorial

Magic Ian - Ring & Spring Tutorial

The Ring & Spring puzzle has been included in magic sets and sold in magic shops for many years...

$0.99 $5.00

Jerry Andrus - The Two Card Trick

Jerry Andrus - The Two Card Trick

This was one of Jerry Andrus’ favorite routines to perform during casual and seemingly impromptu sit..

$0.99 $5.99

Geoff Latta - Twist Till It Hurts

Geoff Latta - Twist Till It Hurts

This was one of Geoff Latta’s favorite creations because it featured many visual sequences and a kic..

$0.99 $5.99

Gene Maze - Pure Deceptions

Gene Maze - Pure Deceptions

Gene Maze was an underground card star who created a wealth of routines and techniques. His trademar..

$2.99 $19.00

Gene Maze - Miracle Maze

Gene Maze - Miracle Maze

During 1985 and 1986 Gene Maze decided to document his creations on video. He set up a video camera ..

$3.99 $30.00

To Top