Sleightful
Tricks

Relaxation Time

Created by: Chris Philpot

Relaxation Time is a mentalism effect featured in the 'Odyssey' magazine by Chris Philpot. It plays with the spectator's emotions and perception, where an image of a stressed woman is shown with the text 'I am so enraged', but the performer sees 'I am so relaxed'. This trick explores the theme of how stress can alter our perception, making it a profound piece on emotional awareness. It's suitable for close-up or parlour settings, offering a unique blend of mentalism and emotional engagement.

Key features

  • Part of the 'Odyssey' magazine, which includes 10 different effects
  • Combines mentalism with emotional and perceptual themes
  • High-quality magazine that looks and feels like a real travel magazine
  • Versatile for various performance settings

Pros

  • Engages the audience on an emotional level
  • High-quality production values
  • Versatile and can be adapted to different performance styles
  • Part of a larger collection of effects, offering great value

Cons

  • Requires the purchase of the entire 'Odyssey' magazine
  • May require some practice to effectively convey the emotional and perceptual themes

What people are saying about Relaxation Time

itsallthingsmagic says...
Relaxation Time this one's kind of on the uh talking with the emotions a little bit cuz he likes to do that with some of this stuff for instance we've got an image of a woman here that is very stressed out it says I am so enraged and she's definitely not happy but to me when I look at it it says I am so relaxed I'm so relaxed uh which is fun because it kind of touches on people's emotions and perception about how sometimes when we're in the moment sometimes things feel like one way but if we take a moment they can maybe be a different way so about perception.

Relaxation Time videos

Thumbnail for Magic Review - 10 Tricks In 1! (Odyssey by Chris Philpott)
Review
Odyssey by Chris PhilpottSpeechlessRelaxation TimeDrunk MonkeyDreams Come TrueUnhypnotizedOdyssey Book TestPsychic ScribbliesImage ReadingPegasus Page
itsallthingsmagic

Magic Review - 10 Tricks In 1! (Odyssey by Chris Philpott)

$100.00

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.

Read more

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.
Watch video