Due to high demand, Michael Murray is finally making the lecture notes from his highly-regarded “Experimental” lecture available to those who were unable to attend. A small amount of them have been printed and they are now available worldwide.

Experimental by Michael Murray is a 42-page book accompanied by several additional props that help facilitate some of the ideas. Michael stresses that the name of the text is also an appropriate description for the contents inside, which are wildly creative and experimental in nature. There is a good portion of content being shared for the first time, as well as some ideas that are still in the development phase and ripe for further refinement.

Contents of Experimental by Michal Murray

Pause for Thought
A simple yet thought-provoking quote designed to draw the reader’s attention to an often overlooked use of language within effects.

On the Edge
(Props included) A simple way to create the equivalent of an electronic die for under £1.00, plus a way of forcing anything you want at any point in your act.

Trilogy
(Props included) Reveal three thought of words in a highly direct fashion. This routine features Michael’s revolutionary “Combine Harvester Technique” which is due to be released at a later date in a book of the same title.

Perfect Memory A method for harvesting multiple pieces of information from a borrowed cell phone. This can be used as a pre-show harvesting tool too!

Rock & Roll The perfect introductory effect for any ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ based routine. This features Michael’s famous “Tombola Force” technique.

Child’s Play
A multi-layered “Rock, Paper, Scissors” routine that can be performed both close-up and on stage.

Fragment
(Originally sold separately) Access to the full video performance and explanation for Michael’s incredible ACAAN effect.

Show Reel
(One gimmicked page included) Access to the full video performance and explanation for Michael’s incredible ‘Show Reel’ effect.

Directional Intuition
(Originally featured in the Magical Problems & Mental Solutions booklet) A 100% propless Q&A effect that allows the performer to address and resolve an issue that exists only within the mind of the participant.

The Collective Concious
(Originally featured in the Magical Problems & Mental Solutions booklet) The perfect closer to any stage/parlour show that guarantees a standing ovation.

Selling the Reaction
(Originally featured in the Magical Problems & Mental Solutions booklet) A simple yet effective method for increasing your participant’s reaction to any given effect.

Closing Words
Closing these notes is yet another of Michael’s favourite quotes designed to further inspire the reader’s perception of mentalism as an art form.