Chair Test/Prediction

Josh Burch · Apr 27, 2015

I'm looking at investing in a new book or DVD. I'm looking for something that can close my stand up show. I'm looking for something along the lines of a chair test or confabulation.

My current show ends with a PATEO force (Pick two Eliminate One) and prediction but I'm looking to update it. I know Luke Jermay has his new DVD set as well as his book is this a good resource for these types of routines?

Where can I find a couple thoughts on these routines?

Josh Burch · Apr 28, 2015

So I've been researching and I have a few options. I'd still love to hear if Luke Jermay has any thoughts on the chair test but I can't find anything.

I'd like top know if anyone knows about the following tests:

Jim Steinmeyer's 6 Chair Concert from his book Nothing but Mystery
http://www.jimsteinmeyer.com/catalog/product.php?productid=17568&cat=249&page=2

Colin Mcleod' Chair Test from his DVD set Opening Minds
http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3363

Stefan Olschewski's JACR from his DVD Mentalities
http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S14979

Does anyone have info on any of these routines?

IsaacHaber · Apr 29, 2015

You could check out Asi Wind's recent release at D&D. He calls it a "Chair Test with out the Chairs". Checkout the performance, it't pretty incredible. http://shop.dananddave.com/magic-tricks/catch23-asi-wind.html

Josh Burch · Apr 29, 2015

I've looked at Asi Wind's effect. I love his stuff but I'm looking for something a little different I think.

Justin.Morris · Apr 29, 2015

I just picked up Cody Fisher's comedy Confabulation. I don't have a lot of experience in confabulations but it's very slick and easy to do. http://www.codyfisher.com/store/comedy-confabulation-professional-edition/

I haven't used it in a show yet, and I'm still tweaking it to fit my style. Luke Jermay does have some additional ideas included with the package.

Justin.Morris · Apr 29, 2015

IsaacHaber said:
You could check out Asi Wind's recent release at D&D. He calls it a "Chair Test with out the Chairs". Checkout the performance, it't pretty incredible. http://shop.dananddave.com/magic-tricks/catch23-asi-wind.html

Ooh, that's slick. I might have to pick that up...

Josh Burch · Apr 29, 2015

Well I purchased the new Steinmeyer book. I'll let you know what I think.

RealityOne · Apr 30, 2015

Josh Burch said:
Well I purchased the new Steinmeyer book. I'll let you know what I think.

I'd love to hear your thoughts... you know how much of a Steinmeyer fanboy I am. Actually, just performed a show yesterday with adaptations of three of his effects (two from Conjuring and one from Genii).

Josh Burch · May 1, 2015

RealityOne said:
I'd love to hear your thoughts... you know how much of a Steinmeyer fanboy I am. Actually, just performed a show yesterday with adaptations of three of his effects (two from Conjuring and one from Genii).

I love Steinmeyer as well everything I've read of his has been very worth while. He doesn't tackle mental magic very often so I'm pretty curious

drzodiac · May 12, 2015

I have always loved personally but despised chair tests. My only question is WHY? I use a version of Barry Richardsons Chair Test in Theater of the Mind where I can have the audience pair corporate quotes with the company logo and other cool selling strategies as that. It seems to me theres a reason for a chair test then.

Asi Winds 23 is really great too. Its a fun chair test with a psychic feel. Has a kicker ending!