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Gary Sumpter – Shivers book

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The Effect
I wont say too much, I’ll let the contents page do the talking …

Introduction

Who and where?

Ideas and effects:

Making Contact- Harnessing the power of touch

Susceptible- The spectators eyes are covered with your fingertips Despite them being able to feel your fingers, they feel touches on the back of their neck and head..

Relax- A spectator sits down and closes their eyes, you are watched by a group of other spectators You stand well away from the spectator on the chair and you ask the spectator to remain quiet and in a moment you will ask them a very important question. . You silently stroke your shoulder a few times. You then ask the spectator if they felt anything, the comments that they felt you stroke their shoulder, despite you being nowhere near them.

Distant Touch- Standing well away from the spectator, you gesture towards them and they feel you touch them.

Focus- One on One, the spectator feels something pushing them from behind, despite your hands being in full view.

Routines:

Connected- An ‘experiment’ in paranormal communication that takes an unplanned turn A lighthearted attempt at making contact with the spirit goes off on a diagonal as things leave the performers control..

The Crying Child- A disturbing performance, centered around the spirit of a young girl.

Visual occurrences- Not effects on their own, but ideas to weave into existing routines.

Burn on- A dead match lights just by willing it to.

Ghost Glass- A borrowed finger ring is placed inside a small glass as an impromptu spirit bell At any time the ring is seen to move and shake inside..

Unaware- Events occurring that you are not aware of The power of ignorance..

If you like this kind of magic, you WILL like Shivers!