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PICK ME (BLUE) by Mickael Chatelain"Impossible" This is what your audience will say after seeing this effect. "Unbelievable." This is what you will say when you know the secret. PICK ME created by Mickael Chatelain "Take a look at this 100% accurate description! PICK ME is simply the most incredible thing I've been able to come up with for a long time". Mickael Chatelain Effect: Take out of your jacket pocket a deck of cards, a marker and some stickers. Invite a spectator to sign a
"Impossible"This is what your audience will say after seeing this effect.
"Unbelievable."
This is what you will say when you know the secret.
PICK-ME created by Mickael Chatelain
"Take a look at this 100% accurate description! PICK-ME is simply the most incredible thing I've been able to come up with for a long time".
- Mickael Chatelain
Effect:
Take out of your jacket pocket a deck of cards, a marker and some stickers.
Invite a spectator to sign a sticker with the marker.
Now take the cards out of their case and show them both sides.
This is a ordinary deck where the cards are all different.
So far, everything is clean!
Invite your spectator to freely choose a card in the deck He can change it if he doesn't like it in other words, there is no forcing of any kind!
As on the sticker, the spectator signs his card with the marker.
The card, once signed, is lost in the deck.
Nobody knows where it is! Not even you!
Without any manipulation, the whole deck is immediately put back in its case and closed!
Invite the spectator to take his signed sticker and to seal the opening of the case himself.
You make clear that everything is clean and no manipulation is possible!
Give the case to the spectator and ask him to shake it... is the deck inside?
Also ask the spectator if the sticker really seals the opening of the case ?
The spectator verifies that everything is perfectly above board!
Pick up the sealed case with your fingertips and slip it into a pocket of your jacket...
Ask your spectator how much time he would give you to remove the sticker, take out the deck, look for the right card, take it out, put the deck back in the case, close it and seal it again with your sticker?
All this seems time consuming and almost impossible to do in less than a minute, especially since the deck is in your jacket pocket!
Show your empty hand...
Slowly bring it closer to your pocket...
Ask your spectator to count and immediately put your hand in your jacket pocket.
Believe us, you have to see it to believe it!
The spectator hasn't even had time to start counting by the time your hand comes out!
Ask for the name of the chosen card as you turn over the card you are holding.
IMPOSSIBLE, it is indeed his card!
His signature proves it! How could you find the spectator's card in less than a second?
But that's not all...
Take the case out of your pocket and give it back to the spectator!
It's UNBELIEVABLE, the case is still sealed and the signed sticker prevents the opening of the case! Invite the spectator to shake it, the deck is still inside!
Then tear off the sticker and take out the cards... one card is missing, the spectator's card!
How, in less than a second, did you manage such a miracle?
An unfathomable mystery! Completely IMPOSSIBLE!
Your spectator is not about to forget this effect and I can guarantee you that you won't either, so incredible is the method!
The deck is given to be examined, it is a ordinary deck... it is your deck!
Remember all the details below:
There is no forcing!
The card is signed by the spectator himself! No change or other!
No manipulation! It seems impossible and yet, the trick really works AUTOMATICALLY!
The case is really sealed by a sticker signed by the spectator, everything is clean!
Your hand goes into your pocket and comes out immediately with the spectator's card! It's crazy but true!
The reset is immediate! No preparation!
The gimmick, because there is a gimmick, is diabolical! The method will drive you crazy!
The gimmick is beautiful! Completely invisible!
Use your own ordinary deck of cards!
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Great Book for Church Leaders
Format: Paperback
In this book, Nouwen describes what he believes the key characteristics of a Christian leader are. These characteristics are guided by two stories for the Gospels: the story of Jesus' temptation in the desert (Matthew 4:1-11) and the story of Peter's call to be a shepherd (John 21:15-19). These characteristics are being prayerful rather than relevant, ministerial rather than popular, and being led rather than being a leader.
Nouwen first explains that the temptation of today's ministers is to be relevant. Nouwen says that Jesus also had this same temptation. When Jesus was tempted by the devil in the desert, the first temptation was to turn stones into bread. With so many people in the world dieing of starvation, we all wish at times that we had the power to turn stones into bread. However, when Jesus was asked to perform the relevant behavior of changing stones into bread, he stuck to his mission to proclaim the Word and said, "One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4).
Rather than trying to be relevant to the world, a Christian leader should use Jesus as the source of their words, advice and guidance. It is through the discipline of contemplative prayer that Christian leaders can do that. It is not enough for Christian leaders to be moral people, well trained, eager to help their fellow humans, and able to respond creatively to the burning issues of their time. Christian leaders must truly be men and women of God, people with an ardent desire to dwell in God's presence, to listen to God's voice, to look at God's beauty, to touch God's incarnate Word, and to taste fully God's infinite goodness.
The second temptation Nouwen says Christian leaders must avoid is the temptation to be spectacular. This was also Jesus' second temptation in the desert. "Throw yourself from the parapet of the temple and let the angels catch you and carry you in their arms" (Matthew 4:6). Jesus would not do it. He refused to be a stunt man to prove that he had something worthwhile to say. In stead Jesus said "Don't put the Lord your God to the test."
Nouwen says that in today's church, individualism among ministers and priests is prevalent. Many do not have many skills to be proud of, but they still frequently feel that, if they have anything at all to show, it is something they must do solo. However, Nouwen says that ministry is not done solo, but in pairs. In Mark 6:7 Jesus sent the discipline out two by two to conquer evil. We cannot preach the Gospel on our own, we are called to share the Gospel together, in community.
Nouwen goes on to say that ministry is also mutual. Jesus said, "I am the god shepherd. I know by own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for my sheep" (John 10:14-15). Ministers have gotten the idea that good leadership means keeping a safe distance form those we lead. However, when the members of a community cannot truly know and love their shepherd, shepherding just becomes a subtle way to exercise power over others.
Nouwen says that the only way to for us to over come this temptation is confession and forgiveness. This does not mean that ministers should bring their own sins into the pulpit. It means that ministers are called to minister with their whole being, including their wounded selves.
The third temptation today's Christian leaders must overcome is the temptation of power. When the devil said to Jesus "All this I will give you if you will bow down and worship me." Jesus replied "It is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only" (Matthew 4:9-10). Others say that having power - provided it is used in the service of God and your fellow human beings - is a good thing. Nouwen says that it was this rationalization that caused crusades, inquisitions, and the enslavement of Indians. He says it seems easier to be God than to love God, and easier to control people than to love people.
Nouwen says that a common misconception among Christian leaders is that the older and more mature you get then more capable you become as a leader. However, John 21:18 says, "I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go." Nouwen says that the most important quality of Christian leadership is not a leadership of power and control, but a leadership of powerlessness and humility. Powerlessness and humility in the spiritual life refer to people who are so deeply in love with Jesus that they are ready to follow him wherever he guides them, always trusting that, with him, they will find life and fine it abundantly.
Nouwen says that the way to discern where we are being led by Jesus is through theological reflection. Theological reflection is thinking with the mind of Christ. The Christian leaders of the future have to be theologians, persons who know the heart of God and are trained - through prayer, study, and careful analysis - to manifest the divine event of God's saving work in the midst of the many seemingly random events of their time.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2010
★★★★★ 5
Not just for leaders
Format: Paperback
Even though this book is geared towards Catholic leaders and I’m not in a management/leadership role, I found the discussion of the temptation of fame, power, and relevance so applicable. It cut to my core. I think we all wrestle with those temptations in some way or another. Definitely one to read again and again!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Henri is a great writer
Format: Paperback
Henri's books are often short and very deep. This is one of his best among so many. Worth the read.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Spiritual Leadership Insight .
Format: Paperback
Excellent book for reflection and wisdom on leadership issues within the church and spiritual communities. Was very inspiring underlined and highlighted so many points in the book which are consistent with my experience appreciate all of the genuine references to the reality of ministering to disenfranchisedv people.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Thought provoking
Format: Hardcover
A thought provoking read about the impact of hospitality. Read this book if you want [need] to be challenged to leave your comfort zone and find your mission field right where you are.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026