Blockbuster

THE BLURB:
You begin by asking three or four persons each to write
triple-digit numbers on a 3 x 5 inch file card in this
elegant, quality leather memo wallet. A final person adds
the column of numbers and is then asked to open a sealed
envelope given to him before the show. Inside is another
index card, predicting the total will match his birth year -
and he admits it does!

You go on to reveal not only his proper astrology symbol but
also his full birth month and day!

But wait, there’s more!

You can play a game of ‘word linking’ with a participant, in
which he visualizes an object that he associates with a
single word that exists only in his mind. He writes nothing
down but merely imagines holding a tiny model of the object,
hidden in his cupped hands. When he allows you to peek
inside, you describe his imaginary item perfectly!

Hold on, there yet another presentation!

Audience members enter random letters in a 5 x 5 grid
(pre-drawn on the file card) and pass the wallet and pen
along other participants to do the same. When the grid is
filled, the next participant plays ‘word search’, scanning
the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines of letters to
circle any combination of letters that form a word. He
imagines that word - you reveal it!

Hold on, we’re not through.

As a bonus, you get a diabolic secret gimmick (some dealers
sell similar items for $30 or more!) That will allow you do
miracles with only seconds of pre-show time invested.

Blockbuster can also be used to provide a killer crib-sheet
– for pseudo-graphology ‘analysis’, book tests with
unprepared books, and MCS – as well as a utility wallet for
countless other applications.

Instructions are on DVD.

MY COMMENTS:
This is a re-release of a classic Larry Becker product that
several top mentalists have been using ever since its
initial release. In fact, if you have Stunners Plus you'll
find the complete original instructions(p.507). Even if you
have that original release, or have Stunners Plus, I can
tell you that this includes a whole new set of routines.

For those unfamiliar with what this utility device is, it's
a Himber-style index card wallet. I'm not sure if it's
suitable as a wallet you'd carry around everyday, unless you
normally carry around such a wallet, but it's a wonderful
utility item that any mentalist can find amazing uses for.
The workmanship is top notch and it's easy to use. I
certainly recommend this.

Also note: As with most other Becker and Earle DVDs, this
one worked perfectly in my DVD player but I had problems
when I tried playing it on my computers.