The Eccentric Tear
Created by: Ray Hyman, Nestor Dee
The Eccentric Tear is a billet tear technique in mentalism that allows the performer to obtain two pieces of information from a spectator: one through a real-time read and another via a delayed read. This method is particularly useful for effects requiring the revelation of lengthy information, such as phone numbers in Annemann's Telephone Drama. The trick comes with a 40-page PDF guide and a companion video, detailing the technique, routines, and applications. It's designed for business card-sized billets, offering a simple and economical handling with just two tears needed to set up both reads.
Key features
- Provides both a real-time and a delayed read
- Comes with a 40-page PDF and companion video
- Simple and economical handling with just two tears
- Ideal for business card-sized billets
- Includes routines and applications for various effects
Pros
- Unique feature of offering two reads
- Easy to learn and perform
- Comprehensive guide with multiple applications
- Economical movement with minimal setup
Cons
- Requires cleanup for the delayed read
- Best suited for business card-sized billets, may not work as well with larger sizes
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Nique Tan Chats - The Eccentric Tear by Ray Hyman & Nestor Dee
Nique Tan takes a deep dive into 'The Eccentric Tear', a billet tear technique developed by Ray Hyman and released by Nestor Dee. This method stands out for its ability to provide both a real-time and a delayed read, offering versatility in performances such as Annemann's Telephone Drama. The package comes with a detailed 40-page guide and a companion video, covering various routines and applications. Tan highlights the technique's simplicity, noting that only two tears are needed to set up both reads, and compares it favorably to other billet tear methods for its ease of handling and cleanup. Ideal for business card-sized billets, 'The Eccentric Tear' is recommended for its comprehensive content and straightforward learning curve, making it a valuable addition to any magician's repertoire.
Takeaways:
- Offers both real-time and delayed reads, unique among billet tear techniques.
- Easy to learn and perform, requiring only two tears to be in position.
- Best used with business card-sized billets for optimal handling.
- Includes a 40-page PDF and companion video for comprehensive learning.
- Versatile for various routines, including Annemann's Telephone Drama.