Book of the Fallen
Created by: Peter Turner
Book of the Fallen is a mentalism trick that involves a notepad, a crumpled piece of paper, a pen, posted notes, and stickers, designed for larger audiences in a parlor or stage setting. It's a definitive addition by Peter Turner, offering in-depth routines and variations that play well for performers. This trick is part of Turner's Blackpool Lecture Notes, which includes essays and effects suitable for various performance scenarios.
Key features
- Designed for parlor or stage settings
- In-depth routines with multiple variations
- Minimal prop requirements
- Angle-proof performance
- Part of a larger collection of mentalism effects
Pros
- Hard-hitting and foolproof effects
- Easy to perform with minimal props
- Suitable for large audiences
- Includes exceptional routines like the best drawing duplication
Cons
- No new material for those familiar with Peter Turner's past works
- Requires preparation for repeat performances
What people are saying about Book of the Fallen
Book of the Fallen videos
Blackpool Lecture Notes by Peter Turner - Mentalism Review
The video dives into Peter Turner's Blackpool Lecture Notes, a 57-page collection featuring essays on macro versus micro magic and mentalism, plus effects such as the 21 Card Trick, Drawing Duplication, and Book of the Fallen. The reviewer notes that while all the material has appeared in Turner's past works, the routines are praised for their simplicity, minimal prop requirements, and angle-proof performance. Highlighting the drawing duplication as exceptional for big crowds, the review suggests the notes are a solid choice for magicians unfamiliar with Turner's repertoire, rating it an 8 out of 10 for its quality and practicality.
Takeaways:
- The lecture notes contain 57 pages of material, including essays and several effects.
- None of the effects are new; they have been published in Turner's previous works.
- The routines are easy to perform, requiring minimal props and being angle-proof.
- The drawing duplication routine is highlighted as the best of its kind, suitable for large audiences.
- The reviewer recommends the lecture notes for those unfamiliar with Turner's work, giving it an 8 out of 10.