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A Taxonomy of Q&A

Created by: Nestor Dee

A Taxonomy of Q&A is a comprehensive PDF guide by Nestor Dee, designed for mentalists, particularly beginners, looking to explore the various methods of performing Q&A (Question and Answer) acts in mentalism. It categorizes and describes different Q&A approaches, providing resources and references for further study without teaching specific methods directly. This guide is ideal for those seeking to understand the breadth of Q&A techniques available in the mentalism community.

Key features

  • Covers three main types of Q&A: question answering, audience reading, and gallery reading
  • Lists 12 Q&A methods with resources and references for each
  • Includes additional building blocks to enhance Q&A performances
  • Designed as a resource hub rather than a method tutorial
  • Regular updates planned to include new worthy methods

Pros

  • Great for beginners to understand the scope of Q&A in mentalism
  • Provides a comprehensive list of resources for further study
  • Helps performers tailor their Q&A acts to different audiences
  • Includes tips to elevate Q&A performances with subtleties and techniques

Cons

  • Does not teach specific Q&A methods directly
  • Requires additional purchases or access to listed resources for in-depth learning

What people are saying about A Taxonomy of Q&A

niquetan says...
If you're looking for like a PDF to teach you a new Q&A method this is not it you know but it really is a collection all right all in one place of all the kind of Q&A methods out there. [...] This is a great way for someone who is starting to learn about Q&A or if you want to go about learning and picking up resources.

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Nique Tan dives into 'A Taxonomy of Q&A' by Nestor Dee, a PDF that serves as a beginner-friendly guide to Q&A methods in mentalism, listing techniques and sources without teaching them directly. He reflects on his ten years of Q&A performances, discussing how he's tailored his act for everything from serious adult gatherings to fun family shows. The PDF outlines three Q&A types, 12 methods, and extra tips to boost your performance. Nique highlights its value as a resource hub for newcomers, though he notes it's more about guiding you to existing methods than introducing new ones.

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Takeaways:

  • The PDF is a compilation of Q&A methods, not a tutorial.
  • Great for beginners to explore Q&A performances.
  • Lists resources and creators for further study.
  • Nique shares personal insights and evolution in Q&A performances.
  • Adaptable to various audience types, from adults to children.
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