Mann, Al & Phantini: The
Incredible Stanley Jaks ©Undated, Al Mann, Freehold, NJ Softover, comb-bound, 8.5x11", 18 pages |
Image courtesy eBay seller Tork |
Comments: From the foreword, "In the following pages, Phantini details Dr. Jaks' Act, showing how a master showman can make a miracle out of a standard effect..." Phantini was a stage name of Gene Grant.
Contents:
ii Foreword
1 A Short Biography
3 The Act
4 Master Secret of the Swami: nail writer number matching
4 The Ultra Prediction (S.P. Thornton): prediction placed in
envelope matches city named by spectator; uses nail writer
5 Brain Echo: book test
6 The Challenge!: using Richard Himbers' Thousand Dollar Challenge
book test
7 The Holograph Homolgy: signature duplication test
9 Visual Thought Projection: Brainwave routine for stage
10 Dr. Jak's Incredible Prediction: letter-opener prediction
11 - The Double Envelope Method
12 Note - Billet Knives
13 The Deluxe Model Billet-Knife
14 The Unbelievable!: number total prediction
15 A Tribute to Dr. Stanley Jaks: from Ed Mellon's Mental-Wise
16 In Conclusion
17 New Year's Greeting: sent to Gene Grant by Dr. Jaks