DEEP DIVE SPECIAL FEATURING EASYTONES BY RICH RELISH
Peter Nardi's "The Deep Dive" series welcomes mentalist Rich Relish for an in-depth look at his innovative creation, EasyTones, a utility deck designed to elevate mentalism performances. This isn't just a deck of cards; it's a psychological tool leveraging the power of color to create deeper connections with audiences. Relish explains that EasyTones, released through Murphy's Studio, is cleverly disguised as a graphic designer's tool, adding a layer of believability to routines. The deck's unique design features a marked stack with alphabetically arranged colors and a second half with unique names and codes, allowing for a wide range of effects, from simple forces to complex mind-reading routines. Craig Petty's significant contribution to the instructional video and expanding the deck's potential is also highlighted. Relish demonstrates a walk-around routine with a prediction envelope and discusses the deck's adaptability to various performance styles, including close-up, parlor, and stage shows. He emphasizes a psychological presentation style and offers tips for memorization, including the use of crib cards and flashcard apps. Ultimately, EasyTones offers a versatile and engaging tool for mentalists seeking to connect with their audiences on a deeper level.
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Key points
EasyTones utilizes the psychological power of color to enhance mentalism routines.
The deck is cleverly disguised as a graphic designer's tool.
It features a marked stack and a second half with unique names and codes.
Craig Petty significantly contributed to the instructional video and expanded the deck's potential.
Relish uses mentalism as his unique selling point (USP) in the wedding market.
He favors a psychological presentation style over a purely 'psychic' one.
Memorization of 20 words is required, but crib cards and flashcard apps are suggested.
The alphabetical arrangement of the long colors simplifies identification.