
I've been known for slate work for several decades. The Raven slates changed the way we use Spirit slates. Many magic manufacturers tried to recreate the sound on the chalk writing with electronic recording methods. But nothing came close to the real thing.
Now, I have a new contribution. Based on generally unknown techniques by Charles Foster, Julius Zanzig and Henry Slade. Here are the methods that the ACTUAL famous charlatans of the Spiritual Movement used. THE REAL THING. In your hands, with only these two incredible slates, you will have a complete seánce. A full act held in your hand.
The pair of slates perform three independent, beautifully executed effects. Each one could be performed independently, but combined create the perfect slate routine.
Effect 1:
The medium, that’s you, writes the alphabet on the face of one slate. You tap some random letters and suddenly stop. You circle that letter and show it to the sitter. It's the first initial of the spirit to whom you are communicating! This is repeated with the second initial.
Wow!
The sitter never says or writes the name. Nothing is written or conveyed, and yet these slates enable you to know the initials of the contact spirit.
Effect 2:
The two slates are set on a table. You tap the top slate with the chalk, “tap, tap”. The Slate taps back! “Tap tap tap”! There is no secret gimmick. The sound comes from the chalk and the slate. Nothing is added or taken away. The gimmick is completely self-contained in the special chalk and these slates.
I know this sounds too good to be true but wait we're not finished yet.
Effect 3:
All four sides of the slates are initialed by the sitter. You clearly, and slowly show four blank sides with the initials in the corner. The slates are set together on the table. When separated, a unique message appears written horizontally across one of the slates. If desired, the message can even begin with the first name of the sitter. No pre-show work is required. The name can be easily added in real time.
Here's the best part. Because there are no flaps, extra slates, chemicals or electronics, there is no gimmick to discover. You are BULLETPROOF! You can leave the two individual slates and the single piece of chalk on the table. The sitters can examine everything if you wish.
Quality:
Let's take a moment to look at the slates themselves. They are handmade, hand finished, hand sanded real wood and Portuguese slate. They’re solid and heavy.
I've sanded the wood, stained it, aged it and given it two coats of light varnish for a lifetime of wear. These are beautiful pieces of art. They appear to be 175 year old antiques. And I’ve prepared the surface of the stone slates to be ready for use upon receiving. They take chalk like butter on hot pancakes. Silky smooth to write on.
These are top quality spirit slates.
I can guarantee these will be the only slates you will ever need. They're designed for a lifetime of performances.
Because of the intensive labor involved, I am only making a limited number of sets. They come with
Bonus I:
I will include a Docc Talk podcast on how to do a full evening seánce with only the slates. In this act, the sitters perform a few tests. Then several sitters get answers to questions through the spirit taps. Concluding with an actual written message. It’s as real as it gets!
Bonus II:
I’ll even include a forgotten gimmick that allows you to make a DRAWING appear instead of a written message!
That’s right, a sailboat to indicate a trip. A beautiful phoenix rising from the shes. A spooky clown or the face of a celebrity!
It’s chilling!
Don’t let these collector items go without getting a set.
$299 complete
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