Odyssey Book Test
Created by: Chris Philpot
Odyssey Book Test is a luxury travel magazine that doubles as a magic tool, featuring 10 unique effects ranging from mentalism to interactive performances. Spectators experience a variety of illusions, such as being unable to read words others can ('Speechless'), revealing thought-of destinations ('Dreams Come True'), and a clever word prediction game ('Psychic Scribblies'). The magazine is designed to look and feel like a high-quality publication, making it a versatile prop for magicians and mentalists. Buyers should note the magazine's premium quality and the depth of effects available, suitable for close-up, parlour, and stage magic.
Key features
- 10 different magic effects in one magazine
- High-quality design that resembles a real luxury travel magazine
- Versatile for various performance settings (close-up, parlour, stage)
- Includes a mix of mentalism, word play, and visual illusions
- Comes with a detailed instructional video (about 2 hours long)
Pros
- Premium quality and realistic magazine design
- Wide variety of effects for different performance styles
- Strong mentalism effects like the 'Pegasus Page' and book test
- Interactive and engaging for audiences
- Creator offers replacement magazines at a cheaper price if needed
Cons
- Premium price point at $100
- May require practice to master all 10 effects
- Some effects might be more suited to certain performers than others
What people are saying about Odyssey Book Test
Odyssey Book Test videos
Magic Review - 10 Tricks In 1! (Odyssey by Chris Philpott)
The reviewer dives into 'Odyssey', a luxury travel magazine by Chris Philpott that doubles as a magic tool, featuring 10 effects. The magazine's quality is praised for its realistic look and feel, akin to top-tier magazines. Effects include 'Speechless', where a spectator can't read words others can; 'Relaxation Time', playing with emotions and perception; 'Drunk Monkey', a favorite for its humor and interaction; 'Dreams Come True', involving destination revelation; 'Unhypnotized', focusing on positive affirmations; a book test based on the UF Grant long word principle; 'Psychic Scribblies', a clever word prediction; 'Image Reading', revealing thought-of images; and the 'Pegasus Page', a strong mentalism effect with visual elements. The reviewer appreciates the magazine's versatility, quality, and the thought behind each effect, recommending it for its value and the unique experiences it offers. The price is $100, deemed worth it for the quality and variety of effects included.
Takeaways:
- Odyssey combines luxury magazine aesthetics with 10 versatile magic effects.
- Effects range from mentalism to interactive performances, suitable for various audiences.
- The magazine's design and quality are highlighted as top-tier, enhancing the magical experience.
- Includes famous effects like 'Pegasus Page' and 'Unhypnotized', adding value for performers.
- Priced at $100, it's considered a worthwhile investment for the quality and variety of effects.
- A full performance of 'Drunk Monkey' is included, showcasing the magazine's potential in live settings.