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The Oracle System (Gimmicks and Online Instructions) by Ben Seidman


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"I want to buy every set so I can burn them. This is so strong, I want to be the only one performing it."
- Mark Calabrese

After guarding the secret for more than a decade, Ben Seidman is finally making one of his signature pieces available to the magic community!

"The Oracle System" is so much more than a singular routine. Using a dynamic combination of classic and original methods, and some deviously-customized Tarot Cards, this system allows you to conduct a pure and thought-provoking demonstration of mind reading and mentalism. It is easily the most talked-about moment from Ben's internationally-touring show.

However, we should point out that this is NOT a "tarot reading" effect. Instead, "The Oracle System" is a powerful mentalism routine that allows you to take your audience on an emotional journey they'll never forget. The tarot cards themselves are just one small piece of the greater whole. Even if you've never touched a tarot card in your life, you can still perform "The Oracle System".

Every aspect of "The Oracle System" centers around the spectator's past, present, and future. It offers you the chance to explore personal relationships, seemingly reveal intimate information and connect with your audience in truly meaningful ways. In fact, it's so effective, don't be surprised if your spectators start to believe that you can truly predict the choices they'll make or the thoughts they'll think.

Here's an example of how a performance of "The Oracle System" can go:

After both you and our spectator each shuffle a packet of five matching tarot cards, you begin a process of elimination. Four cards are eventually eliminated, leaving just one in each of your hands. Despite how fairly the spectator's choices are made, this final card impossibly matches every time.

Yet, that's not all. You are then able to show that you actually made EVERY decision in complete synchronicity because the order of the four tarot cards on the table also matches perfectly.

While there are multiple outcomes for "The Oracle System", they're all equally strong. The core method (which is not difficult) remains mostly the same. Yet, you're able to personalize the effect so each performance feels unique and special.

The true value of "The Oracle System" comes from Ben's insights on how to effectively deliver an authentic and personal experience for every audience. As you can also take this effect to new heights with some basic cold reading, Luke Jermay has even contributed some helpful bonus tips on the classic mentalism technique.

Each "The Oracle System" set comes with 12 beautifully-customized tarot cards and an elegant vegan leather wallet. Both video instructions and an accompanying PDF are included.

"This fooled the @%#* out of me."
- Shin Lim

"Ben's wickedly clever, interactive effect with tarot cards will make you look smart, insightful and magically intuitive."
- Michael Ammar

"Ben Seidman is a genius. If he's going to share something, anything... you buy it immediately! This creation is testament to that. It will truly become the most moving moment of real magic you share with someone. So use your new powers wisely..."
- Colin McLeod

"What Ben has done is create a lovely frame for delivering a personal reading as part of a commercial magic performance. This is a tough balance to strike, and "The Oracle System" makes the reading feel natural while ensuring a strong, impossible climax. If you'd like to try your hand at giving readings, this is a great way to practice because you have a foolproof safety net. If you're an experienced reader, this tool might actually be dangerous."
- Eric Mead

Important: Please note that the creator retains all broadcast rights to this routine. This means that you are welcome to perform the routines taught in live performance settings only. All broadcast rights are withheld by Ben Seidman. Performing "The Oracle System" on television, or through any broadcast medium (live, or pre-recorded) is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For permission to perform "The Oracle System" outside of a live performance, please contact Ben Seidman directly.

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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 25th, 2021
Without giving anything away, consider how good your eyesight is when buying this. I use P3s all the time but have a very difficult time with these.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 19th, 2021
The cards are beautiful and come in a good quality case. The first 20 minutes of the two-hour video explains the marking system using an enlargement to see the marks. This deck has 12 cards requiring only six markings.

I have 20-20 vision and am a seasoned marksman. I own just about every marked deck ever invented; this marking system is by far the least functional.

There isn't a logical system to match the cards with the marks. You would have to memorize the six tarot cards that do not have numerical or alphabetical value, with six abstract markings. Throughout the video, he goes to great lengths to explain how to work around this design flaw.

One of the requirements to read these cards is to be in a well-lit room. Many times, Tarot cards are read, in a dimly lit, mysterious room.

To perform this trick, you must be able to read the cards. You can't read the cards without being obvious. Unfortunately, this trick has no practical value.

The inventor of this product could take a lesson from Penguin Magic's Marked Cards. To quote Rick Lax "NOBODY ever gets caught because a spectator sees the marks; magicians ONLY get caught when they STARE AT THE MARKS FOR TOO LONG"
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 21st, 2021
I like the trick, though it is old and known, because of its beautiful and subtle designed accessoires and the calm and detailed teaching, which left nothing out, especially small performing details. It´s a pleasure to follow the underlying thinking, insights and performance tips, comparable to Eugene Burger´s teaching. I would have liked to see some more live-performances, maybe instead of the interview with Luke Jermay, because the heart of the effect lies, as Ben said, in the presentation and created atmosphere. I am looking foreward to a book of Ben of similiar quality in the future.
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A MUST HAVE for Mentalists Report this review
Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on September 5th, 2021
This effect is so good. The video tutorial is outstanding and all bases are covered. It might be difficult to get used to the cards, though dont pay attention to people reviewing without doing their hard work just like you would with any new kind of themed effect. There is a lot to do with the patter to the marks, they are so subtle yet the way Ben sees them on the video, he even provides alternate ways of dishing the cards out to. it doesnt need to be complicated unless you do things the recommended way. I cannot raise positive awareness more enough, i saw some negative reviews, i dont know if i got this from P3 or a shop as i got it when it fi rest came out this year. This will go out of stock, its such great qu ality cards as well. Ejoy& add to cart!
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 4th, 2021
This is an easy routine that takes some time but is not boring. It is very personal. It has a VERY high impact. The only problem I see is it can't be done over Zoom.
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A performance to remember Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 17th, 2021
This is truly a masterpiece that can leave a lasting memory for the spectator. The instructions are very clear and many performance tips are given, although it will take some time to master, if you haven't done any Tarot before
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Love the design and workings of the Oracle Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 28th, 2021
If you know the effect the design of the cards are wonderful. Only took me a half hour to memorize the design. The instruction video is very thorough.
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Outstanding Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 15th, 2021
Something i will carry all the time. Its so powerful, I highly recommend it.
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Oracle System is ok, but... Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 2nd, 2022
Well, there are a few things: the good ones is that the artwork is superb, in that by re-doing the Rider-Waite cards now they really stand out and look great!Cardstock is good, carrying case is good, etc. The medium: the markings are, in fact, hard to see by me (with glasses) - the marking system is brilliant (imo) and would never be spotted by a layperson, or perhaps even another magician! And some have said that the marking system doesn't follow any "rules" to make it easy to remember - well, suck it up, that's what makes it good! And the not-so-good: the routine (5 card matching) has been seen before, and while his thinking on it is nice, you might as well apply any other method (to do that part) that you already know. And, more importantly, the "readings" portion doesn't seem to follow any logic (to me), like it was designed for magicians who do not want to shoulder the responsibility of actually doing a reading - so this becomes a magic trick, disguised as a reading. Any real reader may find the routine convoluted and simply like the trick part, and any newbie might like the trick part and not the reading part.
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Brilliant Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on May 28th, 2024
Nothing short of amazing. The markings, the wallet, the teaching videos are all top notch. One of my go-to presentations for a 5-card match routine.
Ben's instruction on handling the different scenarios and the sleights to use are almost worth the whole cost.
Ben's thinking on connecting emotions with the choice of particular tarot cards is brilliant.
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