Exploring the Zone
Max Maven
16 large-format pages packed with information
Full-color illustrations
Max Maven's advice for book tests and process mentalism
Complete explanation of The Da Vinci Zone
Bonus effects and routines
Exploring the Zone began as master mentalist Max Maven's simple instruction manual for The Da Vinci Zone, Todd Karr's clever mindreading effect using an unprepared copy of The Da Vinci Code, but as usual Max added a great deal of insight that taught readers about all sorts of book tests.
In his valuable advice, Max examines audience handling, page selection, the dramatic use of concepts versus words, page number choices, guiding the spectator to key words, Max's views on process mentalism, progressive revelation, ambiguous fishing, handling misses, statement timing, focusing devices, and many more wise viewpoints.
Max also includes thoughts on a conceptual book test approach, how to handle lackluster word choices, and various types of forces for books. He even explains how to use The Da Vinci Code as a force book!
Any mentalist or performer will benefit from reading Max's words, whether you're performing The Da Vinci Zone or your favorite personal routine!
About The Da Vinci Zone: Todd Karr created The Da Vinci Zone in 2006 as a way to use an ungimmicked copy of The Da Vinci Code for a mind-blowing book test; it sold for $200. Anywhere the spectator opens a normal copy of The Da Vinci Code, you can divine the first word, another word on the first line, or the whole concept of the first line: very direct, simple, and high-impact. The effect involves a custom-made cueing gimmick that looks like an ordinary object in plain sight throughout the routine yet remains unsuspected by the spectators. You can have someone open his own copy of The Da Vinci Code at his home, or one he picks up as you walk through a bookstore! In a formal show, of course, the routine works beautifully, and you can even end by letting the spectator keep the book, since it's ungimmicked!
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