Killer Konceptions.pdf

KILLER

KONCEPTIONS

Kenton Knepper

And Friends

INTRODUCTION

Some children just won't leave you alone. That's the way "Kolossal Killer" seems to behave

with me, and within the world of magic at large. I seriously doubted I would ever have to

write another word about "Killer" after the release of "The Original Kolossal Killer"

manuscript. I was flooded with various additions and "improvements" by others, but few of

these met the rigorous standards I had set for my creation. Besides, I really had written all I

had to say - or so I thought.

But then several things happened. Doug Henning worked out an interesting version that he

was quite excited about, and then sadly he passed away. Docc Hilford also began his graceful

yet definite move towards getting out of publishing any more of his magic and mentalism.

Fans of "Killer" kept writing and calling me to suggest ideas and ask for my comments. I had

put "Killer" to bed, and it had awakened screaming for more attention and numerous glasses

of water.

So I considered one more manuscript. But if I were to revisit "Killer" it simply had to be far

better than the original. How could I top what I had already considered an "ultimate"? Then

again, it would be a great loss indeed to keep Doug Henning's last ideas to myself. Besides, I

had one more "ultimate" too... Docc Hilford and I had created the "Killer Killer", of which

very few people were aware. Perhaps it was time to let loose of that as well. I knew the

Docc/Kenton version did without doubt top the original. I had also begun using "Killer" in

readings situations, as had my friend Rex Steven Sikes with great success. All of this began

rolling around in my brain.

Finally I received some fascinating versions by others. These methods included ways to do

"Killer" WITHOUT using a wallet, methods that allowed you to hand the spectators the

wallet, gaffs so the wallet would be truly empty, and so much more. Some of these versions

were absolutely wild! Once again I could see many performers who might benefit greatly by

these methods - if only they were to be shared. Being who I am, I had no real choice. A

second manuscript began to unfold...

The manuscript you now hold in your hands is what I believe to be the most impressive and

entertaining versions of Kolossal Killer ever. Here you will find versions that outdo the

original. I have chosen to let the many contributors maintain their own writing style for the

most part, to make for an even more interesting feel and read. A word of warning however -

some of this material appears to be VERY "real" to lay people. Use these methods with

thought and care. If you think that's just "hype" - try these for yourself and find out! You'll see

what I mean. Oh yes, one more thing. This manuscript assumes you have the original

manuscript. This one will do you little good without the first one.

My thanks to all of the contributors to this manuscript, and to all of you for keeping "Killer"

alive and thriving. Sometimes our creations take on a life of their own... In this case, I surely

do not regret that.

Kenton Knepper July 7, 2000

All material contained within: ©Kenton Knepper 2000

THE KILLER "KILLER"

To me what follows is the "ultimate" of the ultimate. "Killer" was the solution as you know to

an ultimate challenge to myself. Combining this with some work by my good friend Docc

Hilford brings "Killer" to it's ultimate state for mentalism. This is REAL MINDREADING.

At least it sure seems that way. I am thrilled beyond words to finally be able to release this to

be used with "Killer". It's been a well guarded combination for a very, very long time.

Back when I was beginning to just mention the ideas that were later to become "Wonder

Words" at the famed Six-and-One-Half meetings, Docc also had some startling thoughts to

share. He was working on trying to force a card into a spectator's mind, without cards or any

props at all. As he began to explain his idea, other members of our esteemed group mentioned

to Docc that he was doing "pumping" for information in entirely the wrong way. Docc's idea

was so radical, no one seemed to understand at the time. But I was smiling and extremely

excited...

From this Docc began working on an entire sequence of what appeared to be REAL

MINDREADING. Docc wondered how what I was doing could work in conjunction with

what he was attempting to do. This began some severe and exhilarating brainstorming

sessions between the two of us. Docc's concepts and theories mixed with some of my

knowledge of words turned into a true Docc masterpiece. It just so happened this was not only

great in theory, it was actually far better in real life performances.

There was one catch. You MIGHT be wrong. You might be a little off. Unfortunately that was

enough to scare many people away. Docc released his entire work of this material on a video

that came to be known as "Real Mind Reading". Two out of the three effects were entirely

100%. But the fact that the opening card force was only 9 out of 10, caused many magicians

and mentalists to never DO the full routine. That was a great shame (unfortunate for all but a

few and Docc) for if any 'of these people had tried the whole routine, they would have found

out that the card force missing was NOT an issue at all. Still Docc's incredible contribution to

mentalism found little acceptance, solely because of the fear that on rare occasions one might

miss the card a spectator was only thinking about. Please.

Which brings us to "Killer". You cannot miss with "Killer". So ends the issue anyone ever had

with Docc's awe-dropping routine. Now it is safe to go back into the water so to speak, and

checkout Docc's "Real Mind Reading" video.

Because I had a bit to do with the words and the card thing directly in his routine, Docc has

been so very kind to allow me to put into print this amazing mental card FORCE. That's right

- it's a force. A playing card force without playing cards. It all happens truly in their minds.

And now it's 100% at that. Revisiting this work has given me the time and space to make

some additional devious changes. My friends, this is as REAL as you can get without doing it

for "real". Now that I've wet your appetite (if not your brain) here is the ULTIMATE KILLER

"KILLER".

Every single word, action as well as the mental set-up is important. It isn't difficult at all, but

you do need to recall the words and actions easily before you try this out on others. Chose a

spectator, and one who may seem friendly if possible. Don't worry if you cannot find one,

you'll help them be that way. Begin by looking the spectator in the eye and saying:

"We're going to try something, and I need your help and cooperation. You don't have to write

anything down; we won't use any props or anything -just our two minds. People do mind

reading all of the time. Couples especially. Close friends can too. Sometimes you just know

something about someone when you meet them... Things like that, you know?"

"I am going to TRUST you, because I am NOT going to read your mind You are just going to

send me a thought, and I'm going to try to get it. There are two ways you could keep me from

getting this thought: One, you could refuse to send it. If you will not pay attention and truly

concentrate, I won't get even CLOSE. Second, is that you could DENY that what I say is what

you are actually thinking about... So that's why I am trusting you. And... Well I may hit it, I

may not, I may just be CLOSE. But I trust you and your mind's ability enough that we'll make

a little wager..." At this point toss the wallet on the table as per the original.

"Now minds tend to wander and have difficulty focusing without some place to fix their

attention. So we'll begin with the thought of a playing card - that's one out of fifty two... Think

of any playing card.. (pause) but don't do that yet! And don't think of, like, the ACE of

SPADES, because these are just too easy..." (If you happen to hit on this, say that is why you

mentioned it, but you need something completely different, and then move right along. This

way you can get TWO apparent hits).

Immediately continue saying, "It could be any playing card from, like, the TWO or THREE of

DIAMONDS, up to as large as like, the QUEEN of HEARTS... But don't pick any of those -

OBVIOUSLY".

Before going further, let's examine what has just happened so far. The spectator was told to

think of ANY card. Then she is told, not YET. This throws her off balance and gets her to pay

very close attention as well. She was told "don't think of like, the ACE of SPADES, because

these are just too easy..." and the word "THESE" plays a key role. Does the word "these"

mean Aces? Or does it mean Spades? Since you are moving right along with your speaking,

the spectator tends to decide not to use either Aces or Spades, because she doesn't want to

mess you up - you TRUST her after all. Besides, she gets the sense that this whole thing

depends on her. She'll generally "play it safe" and at least subconsciously forget thinking

about the Aces or the Spades either one.

Next our spectator is told to think of ANY card, "like" the TWO or THREE of DIAMONDS,

or as "large as like" the QUEEN of HEARTS. Then she is told "But DON'T pick any of

THOSE..." and again the word "those" in this case usually creates more elimination. What are

"those" of which she cannot think about now? Well, Twos, Threes. Diamonds. Queens or

"large like" the Queen- or numbers "like" the Twos or Threes. So what CAN she chose? At

this point the suit that remains is only CLUBS. Rarely is any of this extremely conscious on

the spectator's part - she's just trying to be successful. She wants to follow the rules. Besides,

you "trust" her. And you keep moving right along...

You continue to say to the spectator, "I want you to ACTUALLY SEE this playing card..."

and as if to illustrate, you make some motions in the air. Not just any motions mind you.

There's a reason for everything in this effect. AS you say the words "actually see" use both of

your hands to draw a rectangle in the air in front of the spectator. Just stick your first "pointer"

fingers out of each hand and draw the outline of a card in the air as you speak. As you do this

keep speaking: "...in your mind, and be able to see EVERY DETAIL of it EXACTLY, so you

LITERALLY see this playing card in your mind's eye..." This helps further eliminate larger

and court or face cards. You may work with cards all of the time. But can YOU "see every

detail exactly" of a Ten spot, or a Nine or a King?! Note that this drawing in air should be

casual as if you are just "talking with your hands". These gestures also set you and the

spectator up for the following:

"So go ahead now, and just think of a card so you can picture it CLEARL Y in your mind.. be

able to SEE that card and send it right to me..." As you are saying this, your hands gesture in a

slightly different way. You will simply "mime" the spots of SIX CLUBS within or near your

imaginary card outline. This isn't hard to do. Open and close your hand to represent a "Club".

Do this with both of your hands in the air as you speak and it symbolizes "two Clubs". This

just looks like you are talking and moving your hands as you speak. It is very casual, but with

a secret purpose. Make your "two Clubs" gestures three times: One at the "top" of the

imagined card, once at the middle, and once near the bottom. It's a bit like making two

vertical rows of three "blotches" each. The card CLOSE to this in a deck of cards is only the

"Six of Clubs".

A few people may miss the first visual cue you give, so they think of the Four of Clubs.

Considering they are rather stuck with "Clubs" as a suit, and many other numbers and such

have been tossed out, this gesture seems to generally indicate "six Clubs". Try it in the mirror

and see for yourself. Play with which gestures work best for YOU. Of course you want to be

sure you have the spectator's attention and that she sees you do this. When you do this in a

casual way as you speak, she gets the hidden message subconsciously, but consciously she

just sees you as "talking with your hands and mouth".

This may seem "fantastic" or too "out there" for some of you. It isn't. We've been doing this

for far too many years to believe that! Remember it really doesn't matter because you will end

fine in the end - you have the wallet! So RELAX. We have found out something else rather

interesting about this however. If YOU will imagine that you truly ARE trying to "project"

the Six of Clubs into the spectator's mind, your chances are much greater. Doubt that the

gestures and such works - and you get what you expect. It's easy to have confidence, and to

gain more each time you perform, because you have "Killer" as your back-up. But DO this a

few times, and do it with real imagination, and you'll likely be amazed yourself. This is one of

those times where believing that you ARE an actual "mentalist", or at least CAN mentally

influence someone's thoughts, will be most helpful.

Now we go in for the "kill". Say, "Okay? Have you a card in your mind now? And you can

actually SEE the DETAILS of that cad? ... (Gesture making outline of card again)... because

I'm going to try to visualize that card... and the suit... hmmmm... the suit is. .. BLACK..

right?" of course your chances are VERY high this is the case. At anytime should you "miss",

note that you were merely getting SOME of the thought SHE was projecting - and then ask

what her card was in her mind. Finally whip out "Killer" and close. Let's get back to the likely

revelation however:

"Yes! It is a black card.. okay... there are SOME CLUBS.. correct?. .. Good.... And it's not a

face card, a picture card... it has spots or pips on it... correct? ... Fantastic!... And these spots

or pips are in TWO ROWS, so it's an EVEN number of pips, correct?... You have a n

incredible mind... It's the... I'm not sure... It's between one of TWO cards it seems... is it the

SIX of CLUBS?..." If she says "No, it was the FOUR" Docc says, "You are SO good at this, I

even saw the little indices in the corners - that's powerful"!

If you need to go to the wallet at any point, do so by restating any and all of the "hits" you

DID get, and then say "But I wasn't so sure about..." and name where you missed. Continue

by saying: "The odd thing about that though is that I should have known... I mean REALLY. I

put a card in my wallet earlier tonight, though I had no idea why... I do things like that, you

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