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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
Getting to Know the Card................................................................. 2
Determining the Zodiac Sign ............................................................ 3
Non-Pumping Statements ................................................................ 6
Getting the Day of Birth ..................................................................11
Determining the Month ..................................................................14
Important Date Ploy........................................................................14
Preempting the Issue ......................................................................15
Special Dates of the Zodiac .............................................................17
Birthright Sample Presentation .......................................................18
Giving the Process Meaning ............................................................22
Know the Signs in Each Element ......................................................23
Using Branching Anagrams..............................................................25
Elemental Anagrams .......................................................................27
Putting It All Together .....................................................................28
BirthRight Numbers Only..............................................................29
Additional Presentational Ideas.......................................................33
Thanks and Credits..........................................................................34
Introduction
Thanks for purchasing BirthRight!
This is NOT just another Zodiac divination effect. With
BirthRight not only will you divine the participants Zodiac sign,
but also their exact birthday!
This has been a pet project of ours for the past several years.
Weve decided that this approach to the birthday divination is
something that the mentalism community at large would
appreciate, so weve decided to release it.
The criterion for this card was simple. The card had to look like
something that actually could exist and be above suspicion. We
wanted the entire process to be simple and each step to have a
clear, logical purposeand of course the whole process needed
to be deceptive. We believe that has been accomplished with
the BirthRight Card.
We wanted the card to have a deeper meaning aside from it
being a really cool effect. Youll be able to apply the
descriptions of the zodiac signs and the images they conjure to
create very accurate readings.
The BirthRight card is designed in such a way that the
participant will covertly signal the mind reader during the
presentation. The card uses two principles: The Binary Principle
and what we call The Rotation Principle. During the course of
performance, the participant will find details relating to their
birthday. During this process you will gain all of the
information that you need.
We will explain several ways to reveal the information you
obtain using the BirthRight card, so you can decide which you
like best or just mix up your performances a bit.
Before reading the instructions please print the last page of
this eBook, and follow the instructions there to construct the
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card as the instructions are easier to follow if you have the card
in hand.
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If they do not flip the card to find their sign, then you will know
exactly which sign it is; it will be the sign that is in the center of
the Element Border that they looked at. When you get the
card back, a simple glance at the border they just looked at will
tell you which one it is. Also, there is a code in the way the
signs are listed on the card. If they do not flip, it will be the sign
at the top of the list or on the bottom of the list; or the outer
options on that same side. The signs are also color-coded, so
it will be the sign that is printed in the color of the border they
just looked at.
For example, if they were looking in the red border and do not
flip the card to find the sign, then you know they are an Aries
(the top of the list printed in red, and the center one of the
three signs in the red border). If they were looking in blue, and
do not flip to find the sign, then you know they are a Cancer
(the bottom of the list printed in blue, and the center one of
the group in the blue border).
If they do flip the card over to read the meaning of their sign,
then you know it is not the center sign listed in the element
border, but rather one of the outer signs. You will see these
clearly in the border they just looked at, which is now facing
you. Also, they are listed with the Zodiac signs on the opposite
side and are in the same color as the border they just looked
at.
So, if they were looking in blue, and they do flip, then you
know it is either Pisces or Scorpio (because theyre on the
opposite side also printed in blue, and because theyre on the
ends of the blue Element border). Youll see that these signs
are printed in blue to help code you, but its really quite simple.
The same rules apply for all of the other colored borders. An
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Non-Pumping Statements
Pumping for information is a classic technique that for some
reason has a bad name in the world of magic and mentalism.
We prefer to look at it as non-pumping, or making
statements rather than pumping, because pumping between
two items is so easy, and you will know the final outcome by
making only one statement.
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the top of the list) you will add the appropriate value based on
which column they find their number in.If they find it on the
passive side, you will do nothing. For example, suppose they
focus on only Water and Fire on the active side, and they focus
on Air and Earth while on the passive side. Since you would add
1 for Water and 4 for Fire, you now have a total of 5. During
this process you should find it pretty easy to keep track of your
total.
It is important that the participant find their number under
each element in order for the presentation to be congruent
(and help mask the method). If they do not see it on one side,
remind them that it will be on the other side.
Using this procedure, we can easily determine numbers 1
through 15. Of course we need to increase the number range
to 31 (for days of the month), so we will have to apply another
simple calculation, which is to add 15 to the number weve
calculated using the binary system. By doing so we have all of
the numbers from 1 to 30 covered (1=16, 2=17, 3=18, etc.).
Calculating number 31 is even easier and explained below.
Remember, the values only pertain to the active side, the
columns on the passive side has a value of zero. So, if they find
their number on the passive side you will add nothing. If they
happen to find their number on the passive side for all four
columns, the total of your calculations will obviously equal
zero. Since zero cannot be a day of the month, we will translate
zero to equal 31.
As stated above, every number that you calculate other than
zero will have two possible translations; the number that you
calculate, and the plus fifteen number. In the sample
presentation section we will explain a simple method to
determine which of the two numbers it is.
During this process, you do not want to receive verbal
feedback from your participant. Instead you will simply instruct
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When you introduce the card and you are explaining the
process, you can begin with lines similar to the following,
which will give you the necessary odd/even information
needed.
If you were born on an even day, begin by finding the meaning
of your element, if you were born on an odd day, begin by
finding the meaning of your Zodiac sign.
Or, before you even begin the presentation, you can state:
There are 2 parts to this reading, one has to do with
numerology and one involves the signs of the Zodiac. If you
were born on an even day, we need to start with the Zodiac
signs, and if you were born on an odd day, well start with the
numbers here on the bottom of the card. Which should we start
with?
Another way to approach this is to say:
This seems to be particularly effective for people born on odd
numbered days, does this apply to you?
These are some examples, but we encourage you to find a
script that works best for you.
You may also wish to pre-empt the cusp issue (see Special
Dates of The Zodiac section) in the beginning by simply asking:
Dont tell me what it is yet, but do you know your Zodiac sign?
Goodwere you born on a cusp by any chance?
If they were born on a cusp, they will answer accordingly. If
not, they may not be familiar with what you are referring to,
and a simple explanation will clear this up. Either way you can
reply with something like:
OK, this will work great with you!
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Erin, dont tell me what it is yet, but do you know what your
Zodiac sign is?
Yes, I do.
Great, and are you aware that each of the Zodiac signs are
connected to one of the elements: Earth, Air, Wind and Fire?
No, I didnt know that.
I picked this card up at a bookstore, its a tool that is used to
help people connect to the elements and their Zodiac sign, and
in turn, can help people better balance the different aspects of
their personality. Would you like to try it? I promise that when
we are finished you will feel more balanced, mentally and
physically and the rest of the day you will be more focused and
more productive than youve been in a long time.
Sure!
Great! First there is a visualization process that Ill guide you
through to help you connect to not only your element, but all
four of them, because we all have certain attributes of each of
the elements. We will begin by focusing on your day of birth;
only the day, not the month. Take a look at these numbers that
are listed under each of the elements. Your day of birth will
appear under each elementif its not on one side of the card it
will be on the other side. During this visualization process you
will find your day of birth under each element and try to
visually connect this number to the element in your mind. For
example, when you find your number under the Water element,
you should imagine your number appearing in a body of water,
like a lake or a pond; it could even be a pool or even a glass of
water. This will be the same for all of the elements; visualize
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what feels right for you. Dont worry, its simple and Ill guide
you through it! Ready?
Yes.
Goodlets start with Water. First, take a deep breathand
exhale. Try to relax and let all of your concerns drift away for a
moment. Now, find your number under the water element and
image that it is appearing in a body of water. Again, the
number may be on one side or the other.
Good, next is Air, so find your number under Air and imagine a
gust of wind blowing by you and in this gust of wind you can
see your number.
Now for Fire, once you find your number imagine you are
looking at a flame and you slowly see your number appear
inside of that flame.
Finally, for Earth, you might imagine a sand dune or a garden,
and slowly your number emerges from the earth.
Perfectnow by doing that simple exercise you will have a
stronger connection to each of the elementsit may take a few
minutes to set in, but you will be able to feel it.
Next, you can use the card to find out which of the elements is
connected to your Zodiac sign, using the borders here. Each
element is linked to three different signs. Take a moment to see
which element your sign is listed in, and read the attributes
there, you should find that they pretty accurately describe you.
Now, find your Zodiac sign and read the attributes listed there,
you should find that they are pretty accurate as well. Would
you say that either of them is more accurate than the other?
No, they both seem to be pretty accurate.
(Break from presentation)
Lets assume in the example that you calculated Erins number
to be three (which you know is either three or eighteen). Lets
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also assume that she looked in the Water Border to find her
sign, and she did flip the card to find her Zodiac sign attributes
(which means she is either a Pisces or Scorpioif she did not
flip, you would know that she is a Cancer, and move onto the
Number Phase). With all of that in mind, lets continue the
presentation:
Good, that indicates that you personally have a strong
connection to both your sign and your element, which means
that you are probably the type of person who is pretty sociable,
but there are only a few people you would consider to be close
friends, and I bet that those close friends also have a strong
connection to their element and Zodiac sign. I sense a strong
connection with you and Pisces.
(Break)
Here, you will be reading her reaction to that Pisces
statement. If there is a very strong reaction then she is a
Pisces. Continue with:
Youre a Pisces! I knew I felt a strong connection with you
(Break)
If there is any hesitation to the Pisces statement, you know
she is a Scorpio, and you would continue with:
I bet one of the close friends I talked about is a Pisces, or at
least has a lot of Pisces attributes, but for now lets focus on
you.
(Break)
In the above examples, if she is a Pisces then you have your
first revelation, which is very strong. If not, you know she is a
Scorpio, but she doesnt know you know that yet. Either way,
you now move on to focus on her number. Remember, in our
example you know her number is either three or eighteen.
I feel as though the third of the month is important for you
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Now, if the third is her birthday, you will know by her reaction.
She may even blurt out: Oh my Godthats my birthday! If
there is no reaction, continue with:
Im not sure what it means, but on the third of next month (or
this month if it hasnt passed yet), expect something
extraordinary to happenin fact you should probably wake up
about ten minutes early that day and get an early start.
Note that in this example with the 3rd and the 18th, once you
know the sign, you would know the month by referencing the
card, as only one of the months would be feasible for the day.
For example, if she is a Scorpio and her day is the 18th, it could
only be November 18th, as the sign begins on October 23rd
obviously it couldnt be October 18th. Again, a quick glance at
the card will give you the required info if you do not have it
memorized.
Keep in mind that you can forgo stating the month. It is
perfectly acceptable to say:
I have a strong sense that youre a Scorpio, and you were born
on the 3rd (or the 18th depending on which way it went). This
would still be considered a direct hit of her birthday. But if
youd like to state the month you can simply reference the
card, or commit the date ranges to memory.
In the Pisces example above, youve already revealed that she
is a Pisces, so in that case you would just focus on revealing the
date.
Obviously, this is just one way the presentation can go, and it is
important that you present the card in a way that is cohesive
to your personality and presentational style.
Overall, this effect should feel like more of a conversational
moment rather than a procedure. It is up to you to garner
interest in the card and to engage the participant in such a way
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that they are not only intrigued about learning more about
themselves and their sign, but also excited!
There are many ways you can present this test. Some ideas are
using the Magnetic Fingers test, Heightened Intuition (using
standard mentalism methods to prove this), or simply having
them take a deep breath before the process, and ask them to
note the feeling, telling them that after the process of
connecting to the elements they will feel much more relaxed
when they take a deep breaththey will agree.
Air
Earth
Water
She felt the green CorVeTte had to go. He didnt pay much
attention to his gal cause he spent too much time on the road
(Earth))
She smashed it to PieCeS and threw them into the pool/Water
of Sals apartment complex.
We apologize for the stupid story but there is a happy
ending. You will remember where the signs go.
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Earth - O - NO - Taurus
Earth is round
YES - Capricorn
Air - A - NO - Gemini
YES - Libra
Fire - I - NO - Leo
YES- Sagittarius
Water - E - NO -Scorpio
YES- Pisces
These anagram letters are printed a bit larger and grayed on
the card inside the signs listed in the element borders for easy
recall.
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Elemental Anagrams
The anagram pump can also be applied to all three signs in the
element group. This means that you can begin the anagram
sequence once youve determined the element border that
they looked at, eliminating the need for the participant to find
there Zodiac sign in the Zodiac List. All we have to do is add
one additional letter as follows:
Earth - O - NO - Taurus
G - NO - Capricorn
- YES - Virgo
Air - A - NO - Gemini
E - NO - Sagittarius
- YES - Aries
Water - E - NO - Scorpio Last vowel water is E. First Vowel is A.
A - NO - Pisces
YES - Cancer
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