Price$30.00
Media TypeTrick, Prop, Online Instructions
CategoryMentalism
Date AddedJan 03, 2013
Dreamweaver
Paul Carnazzo
Paul Carnazzo - MentalVoyage.com
(Based on 2 reviews)
Being able to tap into one of the most personal parts of your participant's mind... their dreams!
With the Dreamweaver card, you can do just that!
The Dreamweaver lists sixteen common dream symbols, and looks like something you may have picked up at a "New Age" bookstore. Your participant is instructed to focus on a particular dream symbol that they can relate to, and to imagine that they are actually dreaming about that symbol. With no questions asked and with no fishing, you begin to describe details of their dream. You can then give them a reading based on their dream, and reveal the exact dream symbol they were merely thinking of!
The card can be presented in a variety of ways, such as a tool used to help the participant direct their dreams to pleasant topic, or to avoid negative dreams they may be having, or as an exercise in "dream walking".
You'll receive a 100% plastic, full color, credit card sized card and 16 page instruction manual.
The following is true about Dreamweaver:
- No Force
- Different dream symbol every time
- Nothing is written down
- No questions are asked
- No progressive anagrams
- No fishing
- No "instant stooges" or "dual reality"
- Compact! The card fits neatly in your wallet!
- The card is un-gimmicked and is handled by the spectator freely
- Card is durable and will last a long time!
Reviews
(Top ▲)
Overview
Sigmund Freud said “The dream is the (disguised) fulfillment of a (suppressed, repressed) wish.” There isn’t a person past or present that has not dreamt. Dreams were written about in the bible and are still topics of discussion even until today. Being that dreams have existed from the beginning of time, it is surprising that there were no solid routines that revolve around dreams. That is, until Paul Carnazzo of Mental Voyage released Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver is a simple utility prop that will allow you to discern a dream a spectator is thinking about.Effect
The performer subtly brings up the discussion of dreams and asks a participant(s) if they remember their dreams or if they ever have had a recurring dream. Before they answer, you say they should keep it to themselves and produce a card that has 16 dreams that are common amongst most people. They are instructed to remember one of the dreams and then look at the card and close their eyes and relive that dream in four colors. When they are done, the performer not only reveals some of their innermost thoughts but the dream they were thinking of even though they said absolutely nothing.Method
The method involves a very old technique that dates back to the 1700’s. As old as the technique is, the participants would not be able to trace back or re-engineer the effect because absolutely nothing is spoken. Paul Carnazzo cleverly used what would be a very justifiable action, that is the closing of one’s eyes to relive the dream, as the cue to what is needed. After the participant’s views both sides of the card, the reveal can be done in various ways. One can be direct and just reveal the dream, it can be presented as a “reading” and reveal their innermost thoughts, or it can be presented as “Dream Walking” which is akin to “Remote Viewing” and seeing what they are seeing.Product Quality
The Dream Card looks like it came from a New Age shop. It is printed on flexible thin plastic stock that should last eons if treated properly. The card itself, is credit card sized so it will fit in any convenient credit card slot and is thin enough to allow other similar cards to share the same space. The instructions are clearly written and span 16 pages. To perform this convincingly, there is some memory work involved but the mnemonic is easy to remember and clearly thought out and presented well.Ad Copy Integrity
The ad copy is exactly as stated and there is no hyperbole or exaggerated claims.Final Thoughts
Dreamweaver as well as many other of the Mental Voyage products is well thought out. The portability and design of these “pocketable” mentalism effects make them a great Every Day Carry for the mentalist at large.(Top ▲)
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Dreamweaver by Paul Carnazzo Review
One booklet of instructions, one "dream card" and $30 bucks. Is it gem or is it rubble? Stay tuned to find out.
Effect
The bare bones effect is that you are able to name exactly what your spectator dreamed about. Your spectator is given a "dream card" which shows several different common dream symbols. Your spectator is asked to think of one and to visualize it in various different colors. Without the spectator saying a word, without the spectator writing anything down, without the spectator telling anyone, you are able to name what dream symbol she is thinking of.
Method
The method is a very old and common principle in mentalism. It is a very reliable method that has stood the test of time. Further, it is very cleverly disguised in this particular effect. It's one of the sneakiest ways I've seen this principle used. It will require very little audience management, and can be done with or without having to memorize anything. It's very simple in concept and is within the grasp of most skill levels.
Using the principle that makes this effect work, you are able to know which of the dream symbols on the card they are thinking of. Once you know that information, you are able to describe details about the dream because you know what the main focus of the dream is.
You won't be 100% correct, but you'll be so close, and you'll also be able to name the exact dream symbol . . . spooky for sure. On top of that you are able to do a cold reading based on the meaning of the dream symbol. The cleverness of all the techniques at play here make this feel as close to real mind reading as possible.
Finally, the prop itself (i.e., the dream card) is a very justifiable prop. Your claim is that you got it from a new age book store to help you control your dreams, understand your dreams, stop bad dreams, etc. All pieces combine to make a very surreal and spooky experience with minimal work on your part.
Ad Copy Integrity
Take a moment, right now, to read the ad copy. Believe it or not, everything stated in the ad copy is true. Soak that in for a minute. There are some bold claims, but they're true. The only caveat I would put in there is the claims about describing details of the dream. My comments above in the Method section should clarify that.
Product Quality
The booklet is well written and covers the method, the effect, a possible way to perform it, a simple mnemonic (or a crib sheet if you don't want to memorize anything) and the meanings of each dream symbol. Everything is covered in detail and is easy to understand. The included dream card is also well made and looks like something that you might actually get at a new age book store.
Final Thoughts
Since I got this card, it has become a permanent part of my wallet repertoire. It stays in my wallet and will make an appearance whenever the subject of dreams comes up. Out of all the magic I carry in my wallet, this is the most organic and non-contrived non-magic-trick-like thing I have. It feels more like a reading and a super powerful one at that. However, just because I like and use the product doesn't mean you will. What you have to decide is if you like the effect and presentational possibilities. If so, you will be very happy with your purchase.
Final Verdict:
5 Stars with a Stone Status of GEM!