An Endless Journey
(of Absolutely Predictable Outcome)
An evocative and memorable performance piece that blurs the line between mentalism, storytelling and art...
This incredible piece of storytelling mentalism
features a myriorama* by Tom Gauld inspired by the works of Laurence Sterne.
Twelve picture cards which can be arranged to form 479,001,600 different
landscapes.
The twelve beautiful picture cards are examined and
mixed and then a participant chooses the exact order in which he wants
to place the cards to create a random landscape and totally unique (479,001,600
different possibilities!) story. The performer gives the participant a
personal reading based upon his choices before directing the participant’s
attention to a sheet of paper which is inside the envelope that the box of
cards was in. This sheet is obviously torn from a book, and impossibly it describes
the exact landscape the participant has randomly created! He is given this
paper as a souvenir of both the reading and the experience.
This powerful routine is available in very
limited quantity. It comes complete with the beautiful packet of picture cards
(please see the photo below), the prediction paper (plus templates to print
your own predictions if you want to give them away, which you should!), and
very detailed instructions on the full routine and accompanying reading.
SOLD OUT
Myriorama cards - 16cm x 7cm. Colour may vary.
*Background Notes: A Myriorama, or 'Many Thousand Views' consist of
numerous cards depicting fragments or segments of landscapes that can be
arranged in a multitude of different combinations. This 'entertainment' for
young ladies and gentlemen originated in France. The first English version in
1824 was a set of 16 cards which depicted Gothic ruins, castles, cottages, a lighthouse,
a man fishing and a gypsy encampment. These landmarks had a backdrop of
mountains with islands and a lake to add extra texture and depth.
Whenever the cards were taken out and arranged upon
a table, they produced a landscape of harmony which was variable, compatible
and satisfying to the user without being geographically identifiable. This
first myriorama seems to have been an instant success and many varieties were
created to satisfy the demands of the public.
