The "Swami Gimmick ", aka "Nail Writer ", "Thumb Writer ", "Ghost Writer ", " Medium's Secret Device \\\ ", et al, has often been referred to as one of the most useful secret devices in mentalism And it is -. provided, of course, that no one knows the mentalist is using one.

While the existence of the Swami may be widely known, very few performers actually use one on a regular basis and even fewer have truly mastered the device. Used properly, even those who have heard of a nail writer (or "that little piece of lead under the thumbnail "), will have no idea that the mentalist is using one.

InSwami TechBob offers you his insights and experience with what remains one of the most useful secret devices in mentalism. He addresses its history, the various types, auxiliary tools, maintenance, technique and effects.

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1st edition 2005; 25 pages.
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