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Sheer Luck - The Comedy Book Test (Online Instructions) by Shawn Farquhar


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Shawn Farquhar, FISM Grand Prix World Champion of Magic, performs and explains in detail an effect that has been used in his show since 2011 when he presented it at the famed 4F convention in New York. This has been described as the "paper balls over the head" of mentalism. It's the perfect piece for mentalist looking to lighten the mood, magicians wanting to present mentalism and even master of ceremonies wanting to spice up the event with a little audience interaction.

You and a spectator stand back to back while they freely select any page from the book. Then with absolutely no effort you are able to recite word for word any sentences, paragraphs or even a whole page that is selected.

During the entire demonstration the audience see just how the "magic" works. Once revealed to the volunteer you will stun everyone by showing them the solution they thought was being used... isn't it at all.

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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on June 29th, 2014
I am posting a review that contrasts with the review already published here. Many, or most, book tests are "'one trick wonders." No one ever reasonably scored Larry Becker's original Flashback a "3" because it involved only one trick.

Sheer Luck features two tricks. It should rate high because it pioneers a distinctive method, it catalyzes audience involvement, it involves near-dual reality, and is entertaining. It is not a closer, but for a good, entertaining effect where the performer needs some levity, it would be hard to beat.

George
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 15th, 2014
Excellent, excellent, excellent !!!! Bought this from Mr. Farquhar last year at the Oceanside Magic Invitational. I do bar work and have been killing them with this. I honestly wish he didn't release it... this was one of my best kept secrets !!! Anyway, now that it's out I have to highly recommend it to any real worker who wants to leave their entire audience scratching their heads ! It plays great at the bar because the entire crowd thinks they're in on the "gag" then at which point you pull the rug out from under their feet and leave them all fried ! The 2 responses I get the most are: "how the hell...?" and "W.T.F." !!! This is the first review I've ever written because most of the magic being made today can't be used in real world situations and out-right sucks..."BUT"...this is not one of those effects. Bottom line GET THIS !!
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on March 11th, 2016
I have only performed this once. Great audience reaction performed pretty much like Farquar's live, cruise ship routines on accompanying DVD. Lot's of fun...easy to do. But something you can put just about anywhere in your act. Sure to please.
A little too pricey. Maybe that's a good thing. Otherwise it would be 5 stars.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 9th, 2017
Way over-priced since Shawn tells you that a completely blank book costs as much as the printed one and the blank one can be purchased for $20. First half of video is all about himself and is totally not needed. As in all his videos he speaks way to fast and one has to continually go back and watch and listen several times. The effect is very good. It is very easy to do and one can figure it out without the instructional video.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on July 18th, 2017
Sheer Luck will add a good 5-10 mins to your set depending on how much fun you wish to have. It's not 100% self working, but I'm so sick of hearing the phrase, "Easy to do, no skill required." Well if you don't have acting chops, this won't work. It's a brilliant effect that is what I would refer to as a Polite sucker effect. That is the audience thinks they're in on the joke, but they find in the end everyone was fooled. In addition to being an elite Magician, Shawn Farquhar is also one of the nicest people I've had the honour of meeting. His online demo/explanation is excellent, and his commitment to providing the purchaser with additional tips as they present themselves is generosity personified. This is a user. If you perform magic, add this to your repertoire. It is not meant to sit on a bookshelf. It is meant to be shared. Thank you once again Shawn.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on July 1st, 2020
I have performed this trick for a number of years. The audience loves it. It always ends with how the blank did you do that. One day I thought I would do it because it could be done with social distancing. I looked around and couldn’t find my Sherlock Holmes books. So I quickly ordered another one. It’s easy to do it’s fun for the magician and best of all it’s fun for the audience. In my estimation it is five out of five.
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Sheer Luck is goo luck for me Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 8th, 2015
I have liked a book test but they always seem to have something missing. This one fills that void I believe. I have incorporated this effect in my show and I have placed my little twist on the patter. (make it your own) I have personally met Shawn and I own some of his other effects. He is by far one of my favorites and when he makes something available I really do not have to question it. This is another one of those gems.

Thanks Shawn

Rick
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Audiences love this. I love it! Report this review
Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 26th, 2015
Very clever method, and a very funny routine that audiences will enjoy. Not really suited to close up or table hopping. This is a good thing to do as parlour or stage act. Very self working and easy to do! Just put away the book when you're done, where they can't get at it, and move on to your next routine. Great idea, and excited to do it again.
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brilliant "ending" to a classic Report this review
Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on May 20th, 2015
this is a great take on a classic of mentalism, and it's funny! I'll echo the comments here about if it's a little too pricey for you, that's great! it's definitely in my show and it's my opener!
it's not a brand new trick, nor is it completely unique--i.e. there are many versions of the book test available. I do have a couple other book tests but was not comfortable with the handlings. I picked this up at Shawn's lecture last month after seeing another magician perform this. it was the funniest thing I'd seen in magic in years. the ending is the kicker. showing a blank book at the end gets the greatest reactions.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 26th, 2019
Sheer Luck is one of the only GREATEST Book Test for Comedy Stage Magic you will ever use!
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