The Magicanada Project

Ben Train · Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 268

We didn't have a lot of success with the last contest, but lets try again!

Like before, any real solutions of merit, or contributions, may merit a prize. Whoopee!

Scenario
Deck is shuffled. Three cards are cut to and looked at, then replaced, then the deck is shuffled. You look through the deck and remove three cards. They are the selections.

Problem
Come up with a GOOD presentation for this plot. Don't worry about method.

Michael Kras · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:11 pm Post subject:

Ooh this is a good one... very difficult, but not near as difficult as the Frankenstein plot. I shall partake Smile

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Michael Kras · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject:

EDITED, PLEASE READ

Sir, have you heard the phrase "Two's company, but three's a crowd" before? I thought so... I've not met to many people who haven't. But anyways, that simple cliche phrase will be the basis for our next mindfreak.

Please, shuffle the deck as much as you like... but do keep in mind I'm only working until 5pm. That's it? You're done? Brilliant. Please place the deck face down onto the table, so neither you or I can see the faces. Now, please reach over, and cut off as many cards as you'd like. Be careful not to show me the bottom card of the deck, as that is meant to be known by you and only you. Now, carefully take a look at the bottom card of the pile you cut off. Do your best to remember it, lock it in your mind. Done? Great! Please reassemble the deck.

Now, I'd like you to repeat the exact same actions, cutting at a completely different spot and looking at yet another card. Please remember that card too. You now remember two cards right? Excellent, again, do NOT forget them. If you wish, you may write everything down at this point to be safe. Done? Perfect. Now, are you ok to take in a third card? Great, please again repeat the same actions as before, looking at a third card and locking it in your mind. You now have three cards locked in your mind, right?

I know what you're thinking, besides about the three cards... you're thinking, "What's in this for me? What do I get if you waste my time and fail miserably?" Well, if I fail, I'll give you some cash to make it worth your while... how about this crisp $20 Bill? So if I fail to find all three cards, you get to keep the cash. If I succeed, well, you're left with a mindblowing feat of mindreading. Sound good?

Alright, so finally you have three cards locked in your mind. I have no idea what they are at this point, only YOU know. But you remember me talking about "Two's company, but three's a crowd", correct? Well, it's not only a phrase used in a physical context, but also in a mental context. I say that because at this point, your mind is probably straining to keep all three cards in mind, not forgetting them. Your mind is temporarily crowded with short-term information. That's ok, just hold it all in and makev sure to remember.

You see, because your mind is overflowing with information, it's actually possible for a tiny bit of it to actually escape right from your mind... one could crudely describe it as "mind leaking". I want you to let the thoughts flow, and eventually they will leak. They're almost gone now aren't they? You feel them slipping away? That's the mind leak in action. Now, because your information has been leaked, I am able to see it. In fact, I now know every one of the three cards you're merely thinking of.

(The magician now proceeds to name off all three cards, completely nailing each one.)

That is, of course, a very thorough and overlong presentation, but you get the idea.
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Ben Train · Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 268

Hey Mike,

Not bad brother. Here's something you might want to keep in mind.

My friend Shane has a saying- The revelation of a card should be more impressive than the fact you found the card.

So, right now, you have an interesting routine. How can we make the revelations stronger?

Any number of solutions are welcome.

Michael Kras · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:44 am Post subject:

Wow, the first card just dripped out a bit... I think I can see it, it's a little blurry though. Looks black to me.... It's hard to tell if it is a club or a spade, they both look so similar, especially in a blur... WAIT, it's a spade, no doubt. The Four of Spades.

You're ok now, let that thought go, you've just got to focus on the other two... OOPS, you let two cards go... the Seven of Diamonds just left your mind too.

There's just one more to go, the hardest one of all. Sounds weird, I know, but you'd think the Queen of Hearts would be rather obvious right?
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Ben Train · Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 268

That's it?

ONE person?

Common people!

Michael Kras · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:07 pm Post subject:

Where is everyone! I'm sure some others will have good ideas.. Brian? Liam? Teddy? LIVR? Gary?
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BrianMillerMagic · Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 543 Location: New York State

Sorry guys I've been so busy I haven't been making time for Magicanada. I've been buried in Metaphysics (philosophy) in school and a ton of shows outside of school. Give me some time this week and I'll see what I can come up with.
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Ben Train · Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 268

BrianMillerMagic · Joined: 14 Aug 2007 Posts: 543 Location: New York State

I'm a dual major in mathematics and philosophy, planning on heading to grad school to pursue a Ph.D in philosophy specializing in metaphysics. I just finished writing a large paper on the endurance vs perdurance theories with respect to persistence over time.

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