[Lecture] Anesthesia de Ben HARRIS

[Dorian CAUDAL]

Je suis très très dubitatif à propos de cela. Illégal? Alors pourquoi le vendre? Un bon coup marketing mais que du vent derrière? A vous de juger...

Voici un extrait du site sur lequel on peut se procurer ce livre (tirage limité à 100 exemplaires).

ANESTHESIA is a revolutionary set of cell phone effects like NOTHING BEFORE! Only three people in the world have been privy to these effects (and two of them you KNOW from T.V.) Note: these effects are not apps. You can use ALMOST any phone, any brand, any time! YOU NEVER - EVER - HAVE TO TOUCH the phones. This method and the effects combine to create high-level mentalism that makes you look like a true miracle-worker - moving effortlessly through the digital world, controlling it! Please understand that this is NOT material for beginners.

You need to be an experienced performer in order to extract the maximum impact.

Also, the performance of these effects is ILLEGAL IN MOST COUNTRIES! ANESTHESIA is a livret containing TWO cell phone effects and the outline of an amazing "scam-in-waiting." It is to be printed to the very highest (and self-indulgent standards) by an award-winning commercial printer. This is the first in an annual series of "GOLDEN MOMENT PUBLICATIONS."

Effects included:

1. Anesthesia. This is the flagship effect. One where you make a stranger completely vanish. (????) They count backwards from ten to one and, zappo, they are gone! Audience member chooses who is to be made to vanish. Devious and subtle. Reputation-making material. Perform it in a formal paid show, or any time on the streets as a casual piece of AMAZING!

2. The Healing. Any time, anywhere, you notice someone having trouble making a connection on their cell phone. Maybe it's a blind spot with no reception, or maybe their phone is simply playing up. Whatever the reason, this person is a little distressed. You walk up and offer assistance. With no more than a coin and the knowledge of "true north" you magically ESTABLISH CONNECTION for the spectator. You do this without ever touching their cell phone. This is a REPUTATION-MAKER that gives the genuine impression of amazing powers!

3. Cell-Phone Sock Scam. Here's a scam that could make someone millions. That is, unless I beat ya to it! It's published here to establish paternity. So dirty, so filthy, so subtle, so damned cool. This is worth it's weight in gold!

The "out of the box" thinking in ANESTHESIA will no doubt spurn much creativity on the purchaser's part. All of the effects can either be performed seemingly impromptu, or as a part of a proper, planned set. (The Cell-Phone Sock Scam can simply be "hatched"). This is a whole new approach to cell phone magic, getting well away from the silly, toy-like apps. This is an exercise in creative thinking that crosses the line! As such, it is supplied as INFORMATION ONLY.

These effects make you APPEAR LIKE A LARGER THAN LIFE FIGURE - MOVING EFFORTLESSLY THROUGH THE DIGITAL WORLD - CONTROLLING IT!

YOU ARE PERFORMING GENUINELY ASTOUNDING AND HANDS-OFF FEATS THAT DEFY ANY LOGICAL EXPLANATION!

Legalities (terms and conditions):

A. The effects and methods described in the book ANESTHESIA are illegal to perform in most countries. You may not be able to ascertain your country's suitability until AFTER you have purchased the book. It is safe to assume that it WILL BE ILLEGAL to perform these effects in your country.

B. You agree that you are purchasing INFORMATION ONLY and that the publisher does not sanction or encourage any illegal performances or use of the information revealed.

[David MARSAC (Chakkan)]

Illégal dans la plupart des pays car j'imagine que ça joue sur les ondes ou que ça "crack" d'une façon ou d'une autre les réseau portables (soumis à une stricte règlementation).

Y a-t-il une différence entre celui qui vend une technologie dont on n'a pas le droit de se servir (mais qui ne s'en sert pas là ou c'est interdit) et celui qui l'achète et qui s'en sert, même là ou c'est interdit, en termes de responsabilité légale ?

Sans aller chercher si loin, je rappelle qu'il est également interdit de détruire de la monnaie (en France comme aux USA, pour citer que ces 2 pays) et qu'on voit de nombreux DVD ou les billets sont déchirés, découpés, brûlés, etc. Bien sûr, comme ils disent "it's a federal offense, don't do it", ils se couvrent... ou pas.

[Paul PICHARD (PaulMagie)]

Non il n'est pas interdit aux us de détruire de la monnaie sauf à des fins illégales...

Quid de la réglementation française ?

[Philippe DE NARBONNE]

Je suis très très dubitatif à propos de cela. Illégal? Alors pourquoi le vendre? Un bon coup marketing mais que du vent derrière? A vous de juger...

J'ai vu que tu t'étais fait descendre sur le magic café! il faut dire que tu n'y a pas été de main morte! mais bon je suis d'accord avec toi, ça frise la supercherie de mettre qu'on peut faire disparaître qqun à l'aide de son téléphone portable sans plus de précision (Ou alors je suppose qu'il utilise son portable en mode photo et que la personne vue à travers le portable disparait soudainement non pas reellement mais dans le portable?!!)

D'ailleurs l'intervention de Ben Harris laisse à réfléchir qd il dit sur le magic forum:

"ANESTHESIA is the first in The Golden Moments Series. This is intended as an ANNUAL and LIMITED publication of 100 signed copies.

In ANESTHESIA'S case, the material is DELIBERATELY esoteric and advanced (and, in this instance, illegal) -- definitely NOT for the everyday performer.

So why publish such a thing?

Simply put, The Golden Moments Series is an excuse for me to stretch my wings -- disregarding rules and regulations for the sake of "Creative Freedom." The results and approaches are valuable exercises, no matter what side of someone's law they may fall upon.

For those who enjoy such walks "off the beaten path" then we invite 100 of our friends and regular customers to follow along. No one else is supposed to know about it!

Because I do not currently advertise here at The Café (and because this is intended for existing customers and friends) I shall only make further comments (and provide updates) via our mailing list -- as originally intended. Hope that's OK with you guys!

If you would like to join the mailing list (so as to be kept in the loop) then just email ben@wowbound.com and include the word "subscribe" in the Subject line.

Cheers and thanks for your interest in ANESTHESIA

Benny"

Apparemment il le destinait pour des clients à lui ou à ses amis. Mais ça ne l'a pas empêché d'encaisser les commandes des magicos du magic café. De plus je trouve que le terme "ésotérique" qu'il emploie reste très ambigu.

[Dorian CAUDAL]

Illégal dans la plupart des pays car j'imagine que ça joue sur les ondes ou que ça "crack" d'une façon ou d'une autre les réseau portables (soumis à une stricte règlementation).

Tu parles d'un "gimmick" qui ressemblerait à ça? Légal en France?

[Philippe DE NARBONNE]

c'est ce qu'ils semblent mettre sur le magic café!