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[MentalMark]

Just out of curiosity, The Secret in Practical Mental Effects requires a hard to find chemical. Although I've handled this chemical before, there are few websites that sell it to purchasers without a liscense. I especially like this handling as I think it is a performing style I could get behind and leaves a lot of room for atmosphere and drama. Have any of you out there found an alternative route of presentation and materials used?


Any helpful info is appreciated!

-Mark

[Shawn Mullins]

Contact Bob Cassidy, I'm sure he has your answer :-)

[MentalMark]

Contact Bob Cassidy, I'm sure he has your answer :-)

Hey Shawn, thanks for your response! I have read a few of Bob's materials. How would I go about contacting him?

[Raymond Singson]

Bob Cassidy is a regular member at the Magic Cafe. You can also find him on social media; his public Facebook page is located at https://www.facebook.com/mastermindreader

To answer your question, I actually believe the required chemical is readily available from a lot of art suppliers. Last I checked, you can get it pretty cheaply at the Clay Art Center at http://clayartcenter.net; just be careful storing the leftovers.

Hope this helps.

RS.

[MentalMark]

The Cafe is difficult to get into. I even went so far as to email the owner a few months back. Never got a response.
I messaged Bob a few days ago. Still haven't heard back yet (he's probably busy). @ Raymond, I'm about 80% sure the chemicals that are available there just dissolve in water much like table salt. I was looking for an alternative to the effect or potassium as it's expensive and can be stored for a limited amount of time.
Thanks for trying to help guys. I really appreciate it.

[Raymond Singson]

If you're looking for potassium in its combustible form, the Clay Art Center was definitely the place to acquire it. At least two years ago, I ordered an ample supply in attempt to recreate an effect in which a person's initials spontaneously combusted on to the page of a book. I unfortunately had to get rid of the leftovers when I moved out of state, but there are several reviews and even YouTube videos detailing how to use the potassium from the Clay Art Center, specifically.

RS.

[MentalMark]

Would the chemicals you used for that effect react with the water? I'll take another look and see if I can find some videos. On the website they offer Potassium Nitrate, Potassium Carbonate, and Potassium Dichromate. I know the Potassium Nitrate is what's used in Fireworks, but I'm not sure if it reacts with water or just dissolves.