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Mental Die by Anverdi
(c. 1976) (Submit Review) (Submit Update)The great Dutch inventor of electronic miracles, Anverdi, created this item c. 1976 (Electronic Dice Divination). It was the ultimate in telepathic devices. At no time does the performer touch a large die which spectator, after noting the top face places into an opaque box. This is all done while magician’s back is turned; yet, although the box is securely closed and performer stands at a distance away from the die he infallibly announces the number of spots on top of the die.
Another Anverdi classic that looks and works perfectly. Even if it is not as amazing as it once was due to technologies advances, it clearly shows how advanced Anverdi himself was. The fact that his electronic miracles still work so well today is a testament to his genius. With this die the transmitter is fairly large, but it has a long lead that allows you to hide the small LED output under your watch strap (for example) so you can easily see which side of the die up without apparently having anything in your hands or looking off stage.
Effect: This is the ultimate in telepathic devices. At no time does performer touch a large die which spectator, after noting the top face places into an opaque box. This is all done while magician’s back is turned; yet, although the box is securely closed and performer stands at a distance away from the die he infallibly announces the number of spots on top of the die.
(Ed Mishell – Genii Magazine, October, 1977)
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Approx. Price: $500.00 (2015) ***
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Andy Martin –
Another Anverdi classic that looks and works perfectly. I’ve been meaning to track one of these beauties down for a few years now, and finally found one in almost new condition that works flawlessly. When this came out 20-30 years ago (?) it was a sure fire miracle. Now of course there are probably dozens of similar effects and I’m not sure how convincing any of them are these days, with the amazing things you can do with smart phones.
Even if it is not as amazing as it once was due to technologies advances, it clearly shows how advanced Anverdi himself was. The fact that his electronic miracles still work so well today is a testament to his genius. With this die the transmitter is fairly large, but it has a long lead that allows you to hide the small LED output under your watch strap (for example) so you can easily see which side of the die up without apparently having anything in your hands or looking off stage. Works perfectly and in the right setting can still be a fooler for sure.