The first time it works for you

Altered Statesman · 1st May 2009, 01:34 PM

Today I put what I have learnt about mentalism and the like into practice and it worked for me better than expected. I was buying a set of hair clippers and to cut a long story short, I managed to get a rather large discount and incorrect change. I didn't set out to get them cheaper or anything but the opportunity came along and I couldn't resist trying what I've learnt. I gave the extra money I made to a Salvation Army dude who was shaking his tin because I felt a little guilty about it but proud at the same time. It was like the first time you pull off a card trick as a kid x10

After experiencing both the pride and guilt, I couldn't help but wonder how the supposed mediums and the like live with themselves ripping people off every day for a living etc. Aside from that, it was good to know that it works as I understood it would and I look foward to developing my skills further. Time to hit the library me thinks.

AS

Altered Statesman · 1st May 2009, 01:59 PM

What are some of your stories of the first time a trick has worked for you and really impressed you.

Senex · 1st May 2009, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Altered Statesman

Today I put what I have learnt about mentalism and the like into practice and it worked for me better than expected.

If "and the like" means a book titled How to Negotiate with Hairdressers I understand. If "and the like means" you read Star Wars books and used Jedi mind tricks I'm a bit skeptical.

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I was buying a set of hair clippers and to cut a long story short, I managed to get a rather large discount and incorrect change. I didn't set out to get them cheaper or anything but the opportunity came along and I couldn't resist trying what I've learnt. I gave the extra money I made to a Salvation Army dude who was shaking his tin because I felt a little guilty about it but proud at the same time. It was like the first time you pull off a card trick as a kid x10

Short changing isn't a traditional mentalism effect. Did you give the clerk a blank piece of paper like you saw on the Darren Browne show? What technique(s) are you talking about? The Salvation Army tin is the route most conscious-ridden mentalists take

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After experiencing both the pride and guilt, I couldn't help but wonder how the supposed mediums and the like live with themselves ripping people off every day for a living etc.

I think you might know more than most of us now.

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Aside from that, it was good to know that it works as I understood it would and I look foward to developing my skills further. Time to hit the library me thinks.

Your library seems to have a more extensive mind-control section than my own.

JPK · 2nd May 2009, 06:10 PM

Good evening Altered Statesman.

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I managed to get a rather large discount and incorrect change. I didn't set out to get them cheaper or anything but the opportunity came along and I couldn't resist trying what I've learnt. I gave the extra money I made to a Salvation Army dude who was shaking his tin because I felt a little guilty about it but proud at the same time.

Did the salesperson end up short in the till tonight? That would be wrong. Giving it to a charity would not excuse that.
Just a question.
John Kardel

vIQleS · 22nd May 2009, 05:32 PM

Sounds like the 'short change con' with all the ones and then you swap for a 20...

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PS - That wasn't just a question - there was also a statement/judgement in there...

I have to agree in part tho. I think if I'd succesfully pulled a shortchange con off, I'd feel compelled to tell the clerk what I did and give them the money back...

Mick Houlahan · 28th May 2009, 03:49 PM

So the "long story" involves you being a thief, and you're here passing it off as practicing your conjuring. Dare you to go tell the folks at the Genii forum that.

1st May 2009, 01:34 PM	#1
Altered Statesman Student Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 28	The first time it works for you Today I put what I have learnt about mentalism and the like into practice and it worked for me better than expected. I was buying a set of hair clippers and to cut a long story short, I managed to get a rather large discount and incorrect change. I didn't set out to get them cheaper or anything but the opportunity came along and I couldn't resist trying what I've learnt. I gave the extra money I made to a Salvation Army dude who was shaking his tin because I felt a little guilty about it but proud at the same time. It was like the first time you pull off a card trick as a kid x10 After experiencing both the pride and guilt, I couldn't help but wonder how the supposed mediums and the like live with themselves ripping people off every day for a living etc. Aside from that, it was good to know that it works as I understood it would and I look foward to developing my skills further. Time to hit the library me thinks. AS
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1st May 2009, 11:26 PM	#3
Senex Graduate Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: An autobody repair shop in Connecticut Posts: 1,835	Originally Posted by Altered Statesman Today I put what I have learnt about mentalism and the like into practice and it worked for me better than expected. If "and the like" means a book titled How to Negotiate with Hairdressers I understand. If "and the like means" you read Star Wars books and used Jedi mind tricks I'm a bit skeptical. Quote: I was buying a set of hair clippers and to cut a long story short, I managed to get a rather large discount and incorrect change. I didn't set out to get them cheaper or anything but the opportunity came along and I couldn't resist trying what I've learnt. I gave the extra money I made to a Salvation Army dude who was shaking his tin because I felt a little guilty about it but proud at the same time. It was like the first time you pull off a card trick as a kid x10 Short changing isn't a traditional mentalism effect. Did you give the clerk a blank piece of paper like you saw on the Darren Browne show? What technique(s) are you talking about? The Salvation Army tin is the route most conscious-ridden mentalists take Quote: After experiencing both the pride and guilt, I couldn't help but wonder how the supposed mediums and the like live with themselves ripping people off every day for a living etc. I think you might know more than most of us now. Quote: Aside from that, it was good to know that it works as I understood it would and I look foward to developing my skills further. Time to hit the library me thinks. Your library seems to have a more extensive mind-control section than my own.
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2nd May 2009, 06:10 PM	#4
JPK Muse Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 970	Good evening Altered Statesman. Quote: I managed to get a rather large discount and incorrect change. I didn't set out to get them cheaper or anything but the opportunity came along and I couldn't resist trying what I've learnt. I gave the extra money I made to a Salvation Army dude who was shaking his tin because I felt a little guilty about it but proud at the same time. Did the salesperson end up short in the till tonight? That would be wrong. Giving it to a charity would not excuse that. Just a question. John Kardel
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22nd May 2009, 05:32 PM	#5
vIQleS Muse Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Auckland NZ Posts: 730	Sounds like the 'short change con' with all the ones and then you swap for a 20... ? PS - That wasn't just a question - there was also a statement/judgement in there... I have to agree in part tho. I think if I'd succesfully pulled a shortchange con off, I'd feel compelled to tell the clerk what I did and give them the money back...
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28th May 2009, 03:49 PM	#6
Mick Houlahan Scholar Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago 'burbs Posts: 112	So the "long story" involves you being a thief, and you're here passing it off as practicing your conjuring. Dare you to go tell the folks at the Genii forum that.