Andrew Gerard – Energy Bill
English | DX50 996 kbps 29.970 fps | 720 x 480 | MP3 128 kbps 48 KHz Stereo | 1h27mns | 692 MB
Genre: elearning

“Energy Bill”, the latest release by Andrew Gerard, is an insanely simple but oh-so-well-presented that what could easily be dismissed as a cute little stunt becomes a powerful, almost frightening, PK effect that blows minds. I have to say, right off the bat here, Gerard is hitting on all cylinders with “Energy Bill”. A simple, very practical method, a great number of presentational touches that make for a solid punch, and all taught exquisitely. Yeah, I’m really loving this one.

The effect is as straightforward as you could ask for: take a borrowed bill, crease it a little, hold it on the table, and it starts to move. But there’s more to this one that simply that, and that’s where Gerard’s presentation makes this one a keeper.

At first, the bill is held so the edge in on the table, by one end and at the fingertips. Slowly, very slowly, the bill begins to fold in half widthwise. When the bill has folded itself enough to stand on its own, the performer lets go of the bill, hold the hands to the sides, and, with a little concentration, the bill continues to fold itself even further. Finally, the performer backs away from the upright bill and, with a very slight gesture, the bill simply falls over, apparently from the force of thought alone.

See what I mean about the presentation? We keep giving way too much lip-service to the presentation of an effect being everything; Gerard’s “Energy Bill” demonstrates perfectly why a good presentation — in this case, a great one — can elevate an effect into a something else. And “Energy Bill” is really and truly something else.

Okay, details…

The ads are right on the money. There is no thread work here, no silly static thing that is iffy at best, no magnets, no wires, no top-secret blowing moments… as the ad copy says, “no devices of any kind”. The bill can be borrowed (and, if it is, there’s no switching — only one bill is used). The only real requirements here are that the bill be made of paper (no plastic bills) and you have a smooth, flat surface to perform on (like — oh, I don’t know — a table).

That’s it. Well, you’ll need all of Gerard’s tips and tricks and presentational pieces, but that’s what you’re paying for here and getting way more than your money’s worth.

Hey, I hear ya. I’m as burnt-out on “one-trick” DVDs that cost as much, if not more, than a damn good book chock full of great effects. But “Energy Bill” is different. It’s a “one-trick” DVD, sure, but that one trick is so good that this is one time paying a lot more for it would still make it one of the better buys in magic. Yes, it’s that good.

Now, having said that, I’ve got to point out some other things.

First, yes, the bill has to be made of paper. However, you don’t necessarily have to use a bill. Being the goofball I am, I tried a variety of pieces of paper, from receipts to junk mail. There are a number of different things that can make use of the “Energy Bill” method, though the type of paper and the thickness of it will limit you a bit. Still, there’s enough possible variations there to make this a fairly flexible piece of work.

Second, you really, really have to work with Gerard’s presentation here, otherwise this is a stunt at best and a gag at worst. Luckily, the presentation is mostly in the form of structure and a bit of acting; you won’t spend days and days getting those fine points down, but you’ll need to spend some time with it.

Third, while this can be done with a borrowed bill, I found it plays just as well (and easier for me) if a “prepared” bill is used. This is one of those “just me” cases; some of the preparation done in front of spectators makes me a little uneasy. So I pull some bills out of my wallet, have a spectator pick one, and we’re off to the races where the first prize is a mind-blowing experience.

All that taken into account, “Energy Bill” is a high-impact piece of PK. Easy to do, so easy you can devote all your attention to the presentation (which you should), and so open and above board it will get every reaction from screams to shocked silence.

It just doesn’t get much better than “Energy Bill”.

“Energy Bill” DVD by Andrew Gerard
In a Blink: 9 Out of 10

Material: 10
The idea could easily be a stupid stunt, a silly bar bet, but with Gerard’s presentational pieces — and make no mistake, that’s the real work here — this is a jaw-dropping effect. With the practice and perfection on the presentation, this could be one of the most powerful things you do.

Practicality: 9
While I prefer to do this with the set-up done beforehand, this could be done impromptu, with a borrowed bill, with no set-up, reset, ditching, and completely examinable. Only two things to be aware of here: the bill has to be made of paper (no plasticine currency allowed) and you’ll need a flat, smooth surface. Otherwise, this is an extremely practical piece.

Quality of Production: 10
Perfect sound, perfect video, simple navigation… the production values here are wonderful.

Quality of Instruction: 10
Gerard should get an award for his instruction here, if not a big pat on the back and a solid attaboy. Not only does he cover the method perfectly, he goes into more detail on the presentational pieces and nuances that you can imagine. Excellent, excellent work here.

Presentation: 10
Without Gerard’s presentational ideas, this one would be simply cute. With it, with all the work Gerard puts into it, this is a strong, powerful work.

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TTC VIDEO – Origins of the Human Mind
English | 640×480 | 29.97fps | 752.8 kbps | 48кHz stereo | 128Kbps | 4.62 GB
Genre : eLearning

Origins of the Human Mind is your authoritative guide to the latest information and viewpoints on what neurobiologists, psychologists, and other scientists know about this fascinating subject. These 24 intriguing and enlightening lectures lay bare the inner workings of our minds-and it’s all brought to you by award-winning Professor Stephen P. Hinshaw, an instructor whose training as a clinical psychologist straddles both the science of the mind and its impact on individual lives. His comprehensive and unbiased approach to this subject reveals how the science of the human mind applies to the life of our species-and to your own life as well.

For thousands of years, the human mind has been shrouded in mystery. Elusive in nature, the subject has prompted an intensive study of several puzzling questions:
+ What exactly are our minds?
+ What are they made of?
+ How do they work?
+ How do they differ from our brains?
+ How do they develop?
With the latest advancements in both our understanding of the brain and the technology we use to look inside it, scientists have vastly improved their understanding of the human mind. Now, more so than at any other point in human history, we can better explain and describe
+ how the human mind has evolved, both on the scale of our entire species from the dawn of humanity to the present, and on the individual level from birth to adulthood;
+ the ways our genes and environments work together to mold the people we become;
+ the sources, symptoms, and potential treatment methods for debilitating mental disorders such as depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism;
+ why our intensely social species has the dynamic capability to both ostracize and empathize with the humanity of our fellow individuals; and much more.
Despite its mysterious nature, the human mind and its complexities lie at the heart of who we are as human beings. It shapes our everyday lives and defines our individual personalities. And grasping both the mind’s scientific origins and its biological workings is essential to any well-rounded understanding of possible answers to questions that have fascinated and perplexed humanity throughout history.
Grasping such a concept might seem like a daunting task, but Professor Hinshaw’s approach is methodical, organized, and compelling. The foundation of Origins of the Human Mind lies in its exploration of theories about how the mind works on two key scales, each of which offers its own fascinating insights into how and why our minds operate the way they do:
+ The evolutionary scale (phylogeny): This scale offers you a captivating window into how minds evolved over hundreds of millions of years and led to the development of brain plasticity, intense emotional bonds, complex executive functions, the potential for culture and invention, and more.
+ The individual scale (ontogeny): This scale shows you how changes made on an evolutionary level unfold throughout a single human lifespan, from infancy to adolescence to adulthood to advancing old age.
Get Answers to Provocative Scientific Questions
But what makes Origins of the Human Mind so essential to your grasp of contemporary scientific issues are the answers that Professor Hinshaw provides to some of the most provocative questions involved in the study of the human mind:
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+ Is your mind genetically predisposed to act the way it does, or is it shaped by your environment and upbringing?
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+ Why is there such a long period of helplessness required for full brain maturation, and why does the majority of brain development occur after birth?
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Instead, he’s crafted Origins of the Human Mind to be a multifaceted look at one of the hottest subjects in the scientific world. And while more work needs to be done until we finally solve the riddles of our minds, by the conclusion of the last lecture you’ll find yourself better prepared to understand the discoveries of tomorrow as they arise.
About Your Professor
Dr. Stephen P. Hinshaw is Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, where his teaching was honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award from the College of Letters and Sciences. He received his A.B. from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Before joining the faculty at Berkeley in 1990, Professor Hinshaw was a clinical psychology intern at UCLA’s Neuropsychiatric Institute, a post-doctoral fellow at the Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute of the University of California, San Francisco (where he received the Robert E. Harris Award), and a professor at UCLA.

1. Brains and Minds, Evolution and Development
2. How the Human Brain Works
3. Development of the Human Brain
4. Evolution and the Brain
5. Psychological Views of the Mind
6. Instinct, Learning, and Emotion
7. Microevolution, Culture, and the Brain
8. Infancy-Temperament and Attachment
9. Childhood-Stages and Widening Contexts
10. Adolescence-Rebellion, Identity, and Self
11. Adulthood-Aging, Horizons, and Wisdom
12. Influences of Sex and Gender
13. Parallels between Development and Evolution
14. Myths and Realities of Heritability
15. Genes and Environments Together
16. The Abnormal Mind-What Goes Wrong?
17. Rationality, Psychosis, and Schizophrenia
18. Emotion Regulation and Mood Disorders
19. Attention, Impulse Control, and ADHD
20. Empathy, Social Connections, and Autism
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22. Roots of Religion, Aggression, and Prejudice
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