Matt Mello

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ORIGIN

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ORIGIN

by

MATT MELLO

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OPENING THOUGHTS

When considering the history of anagrams, whether progressive or branching, the underlying When considering the history of anagrams, whether progressive or branching, the underlying methodology has remained relatively unchanged in the magic community at large. Atlas methodology has remained relatively unchanged in the magic community at large. Atlas Brookings, Max Maven, and most recently, Phedon Bilek, have made great progress in this area, Brookings, Max Maven, and most recently, Phedon Bilek, have made great progress in this area, and I hope to now add a bit more to this ever-growing subject. Not long ago, I released a and I hope to now add a bit more to this ever-growing subject. Not long ago, I released a manuscript titled

manuscript titled P.A.T.H.S. P.A.T.H.S., in which I outlined a few concepts to make anagrams even more, in which I outlined a few concepts to make anagrams even more deceptive, as well

deceptive, as well as to remove the ‘hit or miss’ approachas to remove the ‘hit or miss’ approach to letter guessing typically associated to letter guessing typically associated with this work. In this project, I intend

with this work. In this project, I intend to further that logic in new and to further that logic in new and exciting ways.exciting ways. W

We’e’ll now be able to learn what our participants are thinking of without ever having toll now be able to learn what our participants are thinking of without ever having to ask about a specific letter. Even with proper justification, if we ask if the letter (A) appears in ask about a specific letter. Even with proper justification, if we ask if the letter (A) appears in their word and we

their word and we get a ‘yes’ response,get a ‘yes’ response, it appears to give us an abundant amount of information.it appears to give us an abundant amount of information. With the approaches featured in this manuscript, when we

With the approaches featured in this manuscript, when we ask a question, it doesn’ask a question, it doesn’t seem tot seem to provide

provide us us with with as as much much information information as as an an outright outright letter letter would. would. We We are are merely merely asking asking thethe spectator if they can focus on certain things in their mind, and we’

spectator if they can focus on certain things in their mind, and we’re then able to read theirre then able to read their thoughts, revealing star signs, jungle animals, seemingly

thoughts, revealing star signs, jungle animals, seemingly ‘random’ thoughts‘random’ thoughts, or even personal, or even personal information like their favorite color or their favorite sport.

information like their favorite color or their favorite sport.

Most of my work in this area has, so far, concentrated on the area of branching anagrams; Most of my work in this area has, so far, concentrated on the area of branching anagrams; although all of the concepts could be applied to a progressive anagram. Branching anagrams are although all of the concepts could be applied to a progressive anagram. Branching anagrams are often intimidating

often intimidating when compared to a traditional progressive anagram. It’s the differencewhen compared to a traditional progressive anagram. It’s the difference between remembering a small grocery list

between remembering a small grocery list and memorizing a map and memorizing a map of the grocery store. Inof the grocery store. In OriginOrigin,, we’re almost crea

we’re almost creating a hybrid of the two.ting a hybrid of the two.

Two core procedures will be taught in this book:

Two core procedures will be taught in this book: ““ Keywords Keywords”” andand ““GuidelinesGuidelines””. The. The mingling of these techniques will allow us to simply go down a list in our mind until we arrive at mingling of these techniques will allow us to simply go down a list in our mind until we arrive at their chosen thought. There is still a fair amount of memory work, but compared to the sprawling their chosen thought. There is still a fair amount of memory work, but compared to the sprawling web of lines that create a traditional B.A., origin anagrams should seem much more manageable. web of lines that create a traditional B.A., origin anagrams should seem much more manageable.

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in this project.

in this project. With it, we’ll be able to learn a spectator’s birth month, as well as a randomWith it, we’ll be able to learn a spectator’s birth month, as well as a random number that they think of.

number that they think of. I suspect this will probably I suspect this will probably be a hit or miss piece for mbe a hit or miss piece for most of you, butost of you, but I personally love performing it.

I personally love performing it. This sort of work certainly

This sort of work certainly won’t be for everyone, but for those who study and apply thewon’t be for everyone, but for those who study and apply the tools in this text, you will have access to one of the most deceptive methods of propless thought tools in this text, you will have access to one of the most deceptive methods of propless thought reading available today.

reading available today.

I hope that you enjoy my new thoughts on the subject. I hope that you enjoy my new thoughts on the subject.

Matt Mello Matt Mello

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KEYWORDS

This first concept is something that I’m

This first concept is something that I’m incredibly proud of. As I mentioned in the introduction, incredibly proud of. As I mentioned in the introduction, it will allow us to ask questions of our participant without them appearing to giving us very it will allow us to ask questions of our participant without them appearing to giving us very much information should

much information should they say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. It’sthey say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. It’s allall a process, and if they say ‘yes’, wea process, and if they say ‘yes’, we simply continue with that process, and if they say ‘no’ we continue.

simply continue with that process, and if they say ‘no’ we continue. There is no sticking point, or There is no sticking point, or a ‘failure’

a ‘failure’, because the, because they’ve answeredy’ve answered ‘no’.‘no’. “

“ Keywords Keywords””, at its heart, is the idea of finding words within words. For this example, I, at its heart, is the idea of finding words within words. For this example, I might ask a person to focus on a jungle animal. I include one stipulation,

might ask a person to focus on a jungle animal. I include one stipulation,“Preferably an animal“Preferably an animal with all different letters in its name…so

with all different letters in its name…so giraffe giraffe or gorilla wouldn’t work or gorilla wouldn’t work , but cougar, but cougar would.

would.””

To start,

To start, once they’once they’ve chosen an animal, I would say,ve chosen an animal, I would say, “I want you to repeat the“I want you to repeat the animal’s name in your mind, over and over…like tiger…tiger…tiger…”

animal’s name in your mind, over and over…like tiger…tiger…tiger…”

Presuming that this ruse

Presuming that this ruse doesn’t garner adoesn’t garner a reaction from my pareaction from my participant, I’d continue withrticipant, I’d continue with,,

“Very good. Now, let’s try to break down the word in your mind. I want you to f

“Very good. Now, let’s try to break down the word in your mind. I want you to f ocus on theocus on the last two letters of your animal

last two letters of your animal’s name’s name. Is it possible that these two letters make a small. Is it possible that these two letters make a small word that you could focus on?”

word that you could focus on?”

If the answer is

If the answer is ‘no’, I would‘no’, I would then ask, then ask, “Okay, how about the last three letters? Is it“Okay, how about the last three letters? Is it possible that these three letters make a word, or could you mix them into a word in your possible that these three letters make a word, or could you mix them into a word in your mind

mind?”?”

Let’s assume that they’ve said ‘yes’. In this case I would

Let’s assume that they’ve said ‘yes’. In this case I would say, say, “Excellent, please“Excellent, please concentrate on that smaller word this time,

concentrate on that smaller word this time, and repeat it in your mind.”and repeat it in your mind.” Taking a pause, ITaking a pause, I continue with,

continue with, “Okay, I“Okay, I think I have a good idea of which animal you’ve chosen, but I’d likethink I have a good idea of which animal you’ve chosen, but I’d like to try one last thing to be sure. Focus on the whole name of the animal again. Is there to try one last thing to be sure. Focus on the whole name of the animal again. Is there possibly a two

possibly a two letter word near the beginning that you could focus on?”letter word near the beginning that you could focus on?”

If they say ‘no’

If they say ‘no’, we now know, we now know that they’re thinking of a (ZEBRA), athat they’re thinking of a (ZEBRA), and we can reveal itnd we can reveal it in whichever way we wish. I prefer to simply write it down on a piece of paper. I have them say in whichever way we wish. I prefer to simply write it down on a piece of paper. I have them say

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Below

Below, you’ll find the short list of jungle animals th, you’ll find the short list of jungle animals that make up this first anagram. By noat make up this first anagram. By no means would I consider this to be a surefire list, but it is here as a simple example of the means would I consider this to be a surefire list, but it is here as a simple example of the “

“ Keywords Keywords”” technique. When I teachtechnique. When I teach ““GuidelinesGuidelines”” in the next chapter, I’in the next chapter, I’ll provide a morell provide a more detailed list of jungle animals for you to use.

detailed list of jungle animals for you to use.

There is a method to how we descend down this list, which is relatively easy to grasp There is a method to how we descend down this list, which is relatively easy to grasp with a little practice. The rules a

with a little practice. The rules are simple:re simple: The first thing that we focus on

The first thing that we focus on in each bracket is always thein each bracket is always theboldbold word.word. Whenever we g

Whenever we get a ‘yes’ confirmation, we remain where we areet a ‘yes’ confirmation, we remain where we are. If we get a. If we get a ‘no’‘no’ answer,answer, then we move down to the next word, or the next bracket.

then we move down to the next word, or the next bracket. Upon receiving

Upon receiving a ‘yes’, we maya ‘yes’, we may need to instruct our spectator to focus on aneed to instruct our spectator to focus on a second second word word in the name. This will be indicated by a circle around the second word

in the name. This will be indicated by a circle around the second word. On the next page, I’ll. On the next page, I’ll detail the full instructions for progressing through the anagram.

detail the full instructions for progressing through the anagram.

JUNGLE ANIMAL

“TIGER”

L I

O N

M O N

K E Y

Z E

B R A

S N A K E

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We begin with our suggestion to think

We begin with our suggestion to think of a jungle animal with all dof a jungle animal with all different letters, adding,ifferent letters, adding,

“So elephant or gorilla wouldn’t work, but

“So elephant or gorilla wouldn’t work, but cougar wouldcougar would. Please don’t think of a cougar. Please don’t think of a cougar since I’ve s

since I’ve said it aloud. Justaid it aloud. Just get a jungle animal in your mind, now.”get a jungle animal in your mind, now.”

Give them a moment to think of an animal that fits the criteria, and then we make use of Give them a moment to think of an animal that fits the criteria, and then we make use of Derren Brown’s

Derren Brown’s “Repeat Ploy”“Repeat Ploy” saying, saying, “And now just repeat the animal’s name“And now just repeat the animal’s name in your in your mind, over and over, like tiger…tiger…tiger.”

mind, over and over, like tiger…tiger…tiger.”

By mentioning (COUGAR) and telling them not to think of it, they will often jump to By mentioning (COUGAR) and telling them not to think of it, they will often jump to another jungle cat, and (TIGER) is a very likely option. If we don’t get a hit on (TIGER), we another jungle cat, and (TIGER) is a very likely option. If we don’t get a hit on (TIGER), we proceed forward a

proceed forward as if nothing was amiss. I as if nothing was amiss. I always think that this lways think that this ruse is worth taking a ruse is worth taking a shot at inshot at in the very beginning, as nothing compa

the very beginning, as nothing compares to this sort of direct mindreading with no process.res to this sort of direct mindreading with no process. If our (TIGER) option doesn’t land, we continue with,

If our (TIGER) option doesn’t land, we continue with, “Very good. I’d now like you to“Very good. I’d now like you to break the name down in your mind. I want you to focus only on the last two letters of the break the name down in your mind. I want you to focus only on the last two letters of the animal’s name. Is it possible that these two letters make a small word that you could focus animal’s name. Is it possible that these two letters make a small word that you could focus on?”

on?”

Should they answer

Should they answer ‘yes’, we can safely assume‘yes’, we can safely assume that they’re thinking of that they’re thinking of a (LION). To a (LION). To complete the process, we ask that they repeat this smaller word in their mind. There must be a complete the process, we ask that they repeat this smaller word in their mind. There must be a justification for asking them to focus on it.

justification for asking them to focus on it. Had they answered

Had they answered ‘no’‘no’ to the last two letters forming a word, we would drop to the next to the last two letters forming a word, we would drop to the next box and say,

box and say, “Okay, w“Okay, what if you focus on the last three letters? Is it possible that these threehat if you focus on the last three letters? Is it possible that these three letters make a word, or could you mix them into a word?”

letters make a word, or could you mix them into a word?”

What I really like about this questioning sequence is that it feels more like an extension What I really like about this questioning sequence is that it feels more like an extension of the first question than an altogether separate question.

of the first question than an altogether separate question. We’ve asked about the last two letters,We’ve asked about the last two letters, so it seems like a logical progression to

so it seems like a logical progression to ask about the last three letters.ask about the last three letters. Assuming that they

Assuming that they’ve’ve answered in the affirmative to the last three letters forming a answered in the affirmative to the last three letters forming a word, our options would be: (MONKEY) and

word, our options would be: (MONKEY) and (ZEBRA).(ZEBRA).

After asking them to repeat the three letter word in their mind, we would then say, After asking them to repeat the three letter word in their mind, we would then say, “I“I think I have an idea

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If they say

If they say ‘yes’, we stay at the top of this‘yes’, we stay at the top of this box, which is (MONKEY), and we know that box, which is (MONKEY), and we know that the two letter word is (ON). You can

the two letter word is (ON). You can see it circled on the anagram lsee it circled on the anagram l ist.ist. If they had

If they had said ‘no’ to an additionalsaid ‘no’ to an additional two letter word, then we would move fromtwo letter word, then we would move from (MONKEY) down to (ZEBRA), which would be

(MONKEY) down to (ZEBRA), which would be our final option in that box.our final option in that box. But, had they said ‘no’ to the last three letters ma

But, had they said ‘no’ to the last three letters making or mixing into a word, we wouldking or mixing into a word, we would descend straight

descend straight into the final box and reveal into the final box and reveal that they’that they’re thinking of a (SNAKE).re thinking of a (SNAKE). As I’ve mentioned

As I’ve mentioned already, this is not a full list of jungle animals, but I can guarantee thatalready, this is not a full list of jungle animals, but I can guarantee that if you went out and

if you went out and used this as is, you would likely still get a used this as is, you would likely still get a very high hit ratevery high hit rate..

II’ll end with some tips that will help you with the’ll end with some tips that will help you with the memorization and success of this piece.memorization and success of this piece. When memorizing the anagrams, I would recommend learning the entire list first and foremost. When memorizing the anagrams, I would recommend learning the entire list first and foremost. Just memorize the animals, not the bold words or the circles, or the separate blocks of animals. Just memorize the animals, not the bold words or the circles, or the separate blocks of animals. Go over the list in your mind un

Go over the list in your mind until you can easily recite it.til you can easily recite it.

Only then, when you’ve got the list locked in your mind, should you begin to memorize Only then, when you’ve got the list locked in your mind, should you begin to memorize why

why the list is in that order. Soon enough, it will all click together and you can just focus on thethe list is in that order. Soon enough, it will all click together and you can just focus on the small words to remember everything.

small words to remember everything. For instance, with

For instance, with “Jungle Animal”“Jungle Animal”, by the end of my memorization work, I might just, by the end of my memorization work, I might just focus on the words (ON), (KEY), and (BRA). The full list of words is in my mind, and I know focus on the words (ON), (KEY), and (BRA). The full list of words is in my mind, and I know what (ON) correlates to on the list, and so on. For (KEY) and (BRA), I know that the word (ON) what (ON) correlates to on the list, and so on. For (KEY) and (BRA), I know that the word (ON) at the beginning means (MONKEY). It’s really a very simple process when you’ve worked with at the beginning means (MONKEY). It’s really a very simple process when you’ve worked with the words for a bit.

the words for a bit.

One final piece of advice that I would give you in performance is to always pepper in One final piece of advice that I would give you in performance is to always pepper in comments like,

comments like,“Please take your time. There’s absolutely no rush or pressure.”“Please take your time. There’s absolutely no rush or pressure.”

If a person is feeling stressed, they are likely to make a mistake. Perhaps ask to use a If a person is feeling stressed, they are likely to make a mistake. Perhaps ask to use a person who

person who is is good with good with words, if words, if performing for performing for a a group. group. Although, aAlthough, all of ll of thethe ‘keywords’ I’ve‘keywords’ I’ve chosen are fairly obvious. Everyone will know (KEY) or (BRA) is a word, or will be smart chosen are fairly obvious. Everyone will know (KEY) or (BRA) is a word, or will be smart enough to mix the letters into (BAR).

enough to mix the letters into (BAR).

When initially developing this concept, I had first asked a lot of questions like,

When initially developing this concept, I had first asked a lot of questions like, “Is there“Is there a two letter word

a two letter word

anywhere

in the word?”in the word?” oror “Is there possibly a“Is there possibly a three letter word three letter word

so

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Testing this out in the real world, especially with three letter words, I realized that it was Testing this out in the real world, especially with three letter words, I realized that it was a bit difficult for a person to search through the whole word in their mind and find these smaller a bit difficult for a person to search through the whole word in their mind and find these smaller words scattered throughout.

words scattered throughout.

Understanding this issue, I began directing the spectator a bit more by having them focus Understanding this issue, I began directing the spectator a bit more by having them focus on the last two letters, or the first three letters, or a two letter word

on the last two letters, or the first three letters, or a two letter word nearnear the beginning, etc. Thisthe beginning, etc. This change has helped to simplify the process immensely, and as long as you give the participant the change has helped to simplify the process immensely, and as long as you give the participant the time that they need, they should have no problems

time that they need, they should have no problems discovering any ‘hidden’ worddiscovering any ‘hidden’ words, and wes, and we should have no problems discerning their thoughts.

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GUIDELINES

When I initially conceived of the process behind

When I initially conceived of the process behind ““GuidelinesGuidelines””, it was much more elaborate than, it was much more elaborate than its current form, and it involved far more questioning. T

its current form, and it involved far more questioning. The main idea behind this is that we’he main idea behind this is that we’rere instructing a spectator to draw a

instructing a spectator to draw a capital letter in their mind, line by line.capital letter in their mind, line by line. Originally, I might have said something like,

Originally, I might have said something like, “Please focus on the last letter of your“Please focus on the last letter of your word, and imagine it as a capital letter. I’m going to have you draw this letter in your word, and imagine it as a capital letter. I’m going to have you draw this letter in your mind, one line at a time. Please draw the

mind, one line at a time. Please draw the

fi

first

rst

line in your mind…line in your mind…

only

the first line.”the first line.”

I would then have asked,

I would then have asked,“And is there a second line that you could draw?”“And is there a second line that you could draw?”

Were they to have said ‘no’, we would know they were thinking of a letter like (C) or (S) Were they to have said ‘no’, we would know they were thinking of a letter like (C) or (S) or (O), etc.

or (O), etc.

I would then continue after the second line, and ask,

I would then continue after the second line, and ask,“Is there a third line“Is there a third line that you canthat you can add?”

add?” Once more, if they say ‘no’, this would alert us toOnce more, if they say ‘no’, this would alert us to two-line letters like (L) or (T) or (V)two-line letters like (L) or (T) or (V) etc.

etc.

If they answered ‘yes’, then I would continue. Knowing that there are no letters in the If they answered ‘yes’, then I would continue. Knowing that there are no letters in the English alphabet with more than four lines, when we ask,

English alphabet with more than four lines, when we ask,“There isn’t a fourth line, is there?”“There isn’t a fourth line, is there?”

we have reached the end of our questioning. we have reached the end of our questioning.

If they had said ‘no’, I would know that they were thinking of a letter like (A) or (H) or If they had said ‘no’, I would know that they were thinking of a letter like (A) or (H) or (I) etc.

(I) etc.

If they had answered

If they had answered ‘yes’,‘yes’, I would know I would know that it was (E) or (M) or (W).that it was (E) or (M) or (W).

While it was still deceptive to an extent, it was a lot of questioning. I had initially While it was still deceptive to an extent, it was a lot of questioning. I had initially designed anagrams that

designed anagrams that onlyonly made use of made use of these guidelines. I would concentrate on having themthese guidelines. I would concentrate on having them draw the first letter, line by line, and then the second letter, or last letter; whichever letter draw the first letter, line by line, and then the second letter, or last letter; whichever letter position made the most sense.

position made the most sense. When I later developed

When I later developed ““ Keywords Keywords””, the benefits of combining the two concepts became, the benefits of combining the two concepts became overwhelmingly obvious. I could now have a person break their word down into small words, overwhelmingly obvious. I could now have a person break their word down into small words, and then have them focus on only a single letter and draw it in their mind. But, even better, I and then have them focus on only a single letter and draw it in their mind. But, even better, I created a more deceptive way of moving through the letter drawing procedure, so that we only created a more deceptive way of moving through the letter drawing procedure, so that we only

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ask a single question, and the process is cleverly designed to end in a place where it seems like ask a single question, and the process is cleverly designed to end in a place where it seems like we do

we don’t know where they’ve finished.n’t know where they’ve finished. The

The ““GuidelinesGuidelines”” procedure procedure is is always always thethe last last piece of the puzzle. Beginning with piece of the puzzle. Beginning with “

“ Keywords Keywords””, we go as far as we need in the anagram until we get to a possibility of two choices,, we go as far as we need in the anagram until we get to a possibility of two choices, where we then segue into

where we then segue into ““GuidelinesGuidelines”” on one specific letter position in the words.on one specific letter position in the words. If you move ahead to

If you move ahead to “Jungle Animal 2.0”“Jungle Animal 2.0” on the next page,on the next page, you’ll notice that there areyou’ll notice that there are little numbers above certain letters. These numbers represent the number of individual lines that little numbers above certain letters. These numbers represent the number of individual lines that make up the letter.

make up the letter.

A (1) above a letter indicates th

A (1) above a letter indicates that it is made of only a single line.at it is made of only a single line. A (2) above a letter means that the

A (2) above a letter means that the letter contains two lines.letter contains two lines. A (3) means three lines, etc.

A (3) means three lines, etc.

It’s pretty self explanatory. But the

It’s pretty self explanatory. But the great thing about the anagrams in this book is thatgreat thing about the anagrams in this book is that nearly all of the letters are paired to produce a more deceptive process.

nearly all of the letters are paired to produce a more deceptive process. If we look at the first example in

If we look at the first example in “Jungle Animal 2.0”“Jungle Animal 2.0”, we have the letters (O) and (A) in, we have the letters (O) and (A) in the second to last positions of the

the second to last positions of the names.names.

Instructing a spectator through the guidelines, we would say,

Instructing a spectator through the guidelines, we would say, “Focus on the second to“Focus on the second to last letter of your word, and imagine it as a capital letter. I’m going to have you draw this last letter of your word, and imagine it as a capital letter. I’m going to have you draw this letter in your mind, line by line. I’d like you to

letter in your mind, line by line. I’d like you to draw the first line nowdraw the first line now……

only

the first line.”the first line.”

We give them a second to do this, before continuing with,

We give them a second to do this, before continuing with, ““

II f

f

there’s a second line,there’s a second line, please draw that in your mind, now.”

please draw that in your mind, now.”

Once more, we give them a moment, and then say,

Once more, we give them a moment, and then say,“There isn’t a third line“There isn’t a third line,, is there?”is there?”

If the

If they say ‘no’, we know that they’y say ‘no’, we know that they’re thinking of the letter (O). But, because of how Ire thinking of the letter (O). But, because of how I’ve’ve scripted and constructed

scripted and constructed this moment, it seems as though we don’t know if there’s one or twothis moment, it seems as though we don’t know if there’s one or two lines in the letter.

lines in the letter.

Likewise, had they said ‘yes’ to there being a third line, I could finish with,

Likewise, had they said ‘yes’ to there being a third line, I could finish with, “And if“And if there is a fourth line, please draw that in your mind, as well. So do you have a finished there is a fourth line, please draw that in your mind, as well. So do you have a finished letter in front of you? Excellent, just visualize that letter in the air.

letter in front of you? Excellent, just visualize that letter in the air. ””

Either way, we end in a deceptive position, where i

Either way, we end in a deceptive position, where it seems like we don’t knowt seems like we don’t know exactlyexactly when

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JUNGLE ANIMAL 2.0

“TIGER”

1 1

L I

O N

3 3

T O U C

A N

1 1

M O N

K E Y

3 3

P A N T

H E R

Z E

B R A

1 1

F R O G

S N A K E

3 3

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As I’m sure you’ve noticed, there are only three new animals on this list: (TOUCAN), As I’m sure you’ve noticed, there are only three new animals on this list: (TOUCAN), (PANTHER), and (FROG).

(PANTHER), and (FROG). In my experience, they’r In my experience, they’r e really the only additions that are needed.e really the only additions that are needed. The same conditions are implemented in this list, that they’re to th

The same conditions are implemented in this list, that they’re to th ink of an animal with allink of an animal with all different letters in its name.

different letters in its name.

Additionally, when I give examples of appropriate choices, I add,

Additionally, when I give examples of appropriate choices, I add, “So lizard or cougar“So lizard or cougar would work, but giraffe or gorilla wouldn’t. Please don’t think of one of those, since I’ve would work, but giraffe or gorilla wouldn’t. Please don’t think of one of those, since I’ve named them. Just ge

named them. Just get a jungle animal in your mind.”t a jungle animal in your mind.”

With the inclusion of (LIZARD), it tends to remind them of options like (FROG) or With the inclusion of (LIZARD), it tends to remind them of options like (FROG) or (SNAKE). The inclusion of (GORILLA) will often trigger (MONKEY), as (COUGAR) triggers (SNAKE). The inclusion of (GORILLA) will often trigger (MONKEY), as (COUGAR) triggers (TIGER). These little pieces of psychological forcing will only help to increase our odds of them (TIGER). These little pieces of psychological forcing will only help to increase our odds of them thinking of an animal on

thinking of an animal on our list.our list.

Of course, it’s a possibility that they could think of an animal that isn’t

Of course, it’s a possibility that they could think of an animal that isn’t on the list. For on the list. For instance, a person might think of (PYTHON) instead of (SNAKE), but the generality of instance, a person might think of (PYTHON) instead of (SNAKE), but the generality of (LIZARD) tends to force a more general (SNAKE).

(LIZARD) tends to force a more general (SNAKE).

I’ve only gotten (PYTHON) once, and that was from a man. I highly doubt many women I’ve only gotten (PYTHON) once, and that was from a man. I highly doubt many women would choose it. Otherwise, there really aren’t that ma

would choose it. Otherwise, there really aren’t that ma nyny obvious options, if you think about it. obvious options, if you think about it. Many jungle animals have repeated letters in their name. So our participant might go Many jungle animals have repeated letters in their name. So our participant might go through some choices like (PARROT) or (ALLIGATOR) before landing on one of the more through some choices like (PARROT) or (ALLIGATOR) before landing on one of the more obvious animals from our list.

obvious animals from our list.

At the very top of this origin anagram, we have (LION) and (TOUCAN). Presuming that At the very top of this origin anagram, we have (LION) and (TOUCAN). Presuming that the repeat

the repeat ploy ploy doesn’t doesn’t lead lead to to a a hihit on (TIGER), we instruct them to break the word down int on (TIGER), we instruct them to break the word down in their mind into smaller chunks,

their mind into smaller chunks, “Focus on the last two letters of the animal’s name. Is it“Focus on the last two letters of the animal’s name. Is it possible that these two letters make a small word that

possible that these two letters make a small word that you could focus on?”you could focus on?”

‘Yes’ means that we stay in the

‘Yes’ means that we stay in the top box. For (LION) and (TOUCAN), we move directlytop box. For (LION) and (TOUCAN), we move directly into guidelines. We have the

into guidelines. We have them focus on the second to m focus on the second to last letter, and draw it in their mind, line bylast letter, and draw it in their mind, line by line. As explained earlier, we instruct them to draw the

line. As explained earlier, we instruct them to draw the first first line only. We follow this with,line only. We follow this with, ““

II f

f

there

there’s a second line, please draw it in your mind.”’s a second line, please draw it in your mind.” And then,And then, “There isn’t a third line, is“There isn’t a third line, is there?”

there?”

If ‘no’, we know that they’re thinking of (LION). If ‘no’, we know that they’re thinking of (LION).

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In the event that they say ‘no’ to the last two letters forming a word, we drop down to the In the event that they say ‘no’ to the last two letters forming a word, we drop down to the next box and ask,

next box and ask, “How about the last three letters? Do these three letters make a word, or“How about the last three letters? Do these three letters make a word, or could you mix them into a word?”

could you mix them into a word?”

Should they respond

Should they respond ‘yes’,‘yes’, our options are: (MONKEY), (PANTHER), and (ZEBRA). our options are: (MONKEY), (PANTHER), and (ZEBRA). We continue through this bracket by asking them to focus on the beginning of the word, We continue through this bracket by asking them to focus on the beginning of the word,

“Is there possibly a two letter word near the beginning of the animal’s name?” “Is there possibly a two letter word near the beginning of the animal’s name?”

‘Yes’

‘Yes’ means that means that they’re thinking of (ON) inthey’re thinking of (ON) in (MONKEY) or (AN) in (PANTHER). To(MONKEY) or (AN) in (PANTHER). To differentiate which animal they’ve chosen, we would use guidelines on the second letter of the differentiate which animal they’ve chosen, we would use guidelines on the second letter of the name. This is the exact same

name. This is the exact same setup as the box above with (O) and setup as the box above with (O) and (A).(A).

They would draw the first line, and then the second. We would ask about the third line, They would draw the first line, and then the second. We would ask about the third line, and this would give us our answer.

and this would give us our answer. Fewer than three lines indicates

Fewer than three lines indicates that they’re thinking ofthat they’re thinking of (MONKEY) and three lines or(MONKEY) and three lines or more indicates (PANTHER).

more indicates (PANTHER).

If they had said there wasn’t a two letter word

If they had said there wasn’t a two letter word at the beginning, we would knowat the beginning, we would know immediately that they were thinking of (ZEBRA).

immediately that they were thinking of (ZEBRA).

Had they answered ‘no’ to the last three letters forming a word, we would drop down into Had they answered ‘no’ to the last three letters forming a word, we would drop down into the final box: (FROG) and (SNAKE). Transitioning straight into guidelines, I would ask them to the final box: (FROG) and (SNAKE). Transitioning straight into guidelines, I would ask them to focus on the second to last letter, which would give us: (O) and (K). This is the same (1) or (3) focus on the second to last letter, which would give us: (O) and (K). This is the same (1) or (3) setup as before.

setup as before.

Using our guidelines, if there isn’t a third line, we know

Using our guidelines, if there isn’t a third line, we know that they’re thinking of (FROG).that they’re thinking of (FROG). If there is a third line, we know that they

If there is a third line, we know that they’ve’ve chosen (SNAKE), but we would add, chosen (SNAKE), but we would add,“And“And if there’s a fourth line, please draw that in your mind

if there’s a fourth line, please draw that in your mind , as well, as well.”.”

Alternatively, on (FROG) and (SNAKE), we could have them return their attention to the Alternatively, on (FROG) and (SNAKE), we could have them return their attention to the last two letters and ask,

last two letters and ask, “Is it possible that you could“Is it possible that you could mix these letters into a word?”mix these letters into a word?”

If ‘yes’, it’s (FROG), as (OG) can

If ‘yes’, it’s (FROG), as (OG) can mix into (GO).mix into (GO). ‘No’ would mean that they’ve chosen (SNAKE). ‘No’ would mean that they’ve chosen (SNAKE). I will leave it up to you to de

I will leave it up to you to decide how you’d prefer to end cide how you’d prefer to end this sequence.this sequence. T

That’s about all there is to thishat’s about all there is to this anagram. As you can see, even with the combinedanagram. As you can see, even with the combined processes

processes, it isn’t really that complex, it isn’t really that complex to memorize. The entire path is laid out before you in this to memorize. The entire path is laid out before you in this text. You could probably just read these last two pages over and over and have the entire text. You could probably just read these last two pages over and over and have the entire anagram memorized in short order.

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STAR SIGN

“VIRGO”

1 1

S A G I T T A R I

U S

3 3

G E M I

N I

2 2

T A U R

U S

3 3

A Q U A R I

U S

2 2

C A P R I C

O R

_N

3 3

C

A N

_{C E R}

1 1

S C

O R

_{P I O}

3 3

P

I S

_{C E S}

1 1

L E O

3 3

L I

B R A

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It seems that star sign divinations are obligatory in nearly every propless mentalism release these It seems that star sign divinations are obligatory in nearly every propless mentalism release these days, so I th

days, so I thought it would only be fitting to include yet another in this manuscript. I’m not muchought it would only be fitting to include yet another in this manuscript. I’m not much into the ‘psychic’ performance style

into the ‘psychic’ performance style myself, so I typically steer clear of astrological signs in myself, so I typically steer clear of astrological signs in general, but some of you ma

general, but some of you may find this anagram to be more fitting within y find this anagram to be more fitting within your work.your work. We start by using the

We start by using the “repeat ploy”“repeat ploy” on (VIRGO).on (VIRGO). “Think of your star sign. And just“Think of your star sign. And just repeat it over and over in your mind…like Virgo…Virgo…Virgo….”

repeat it over and over in your mind…like Virgo…Virgo…Virgo….”

For the sake of teaching, we’ll assume that this misses. Same as the previous origin For the sake of teaching, we’ll assume that this misses. Same as the previous origin anagrams, we then ask our participant to focus on the last two letters of the word. The difference anagrams, we then ask our participant to focus on the last two letters of the word. The difference here is that we say,

here is that we say, ““Focus on the last two letters of your star sign. Is it possible that theseFocus on the last two letters of your star sign. Is it possible that these two letters form a word, or could you mix them into a word?”

two letters form a word, or could you mix them into a word?”

A ‘yes’ ans

A ‘yes’ answer leaves us with: (SAGITTARIUS), (GEMINI), (TAURUS), andwer leaves us with: (SAGITTARIUS), (GEMINI), (TAURUS), and (AQUARIUS).

(AQUARIUS).

Following the system, we now ask,

Following the system, we now ask, “Now, focus on the first three letters. Is it possible“Now, focus on the first three letters. Is it possible that these three letters make a word, or could you mix them into a word?”

that these three letters make a word, or could you mix them into a word?”

If ‘yes’

If ‘yes’, we know that these words are (SAG) and (GEM), as indicated by the circles in, we know that these words are (SAG) and (GEM), as indicated by the circles in the anagram. We would then segue directly into guidelines for the finish with the last letter of the anagram. We would then segue directly into guidelines for the finish with the last letter of their star sign.

their star sign. We’

We’re in the same (1) or (3) scenariore in the same (1) or (3) scenario as we’ve already seenas we’ve already seen, but the letters are now (S), but the letters are now (S) and (I). Same as before, they draw the first line, add a second, we ask about a possible third line, and (I). Same as before, they draw the first line, add a second, we ask about a possible third line, and then finish.

and then finish.

Fewer than three lines equals (SAGITTARIUS) and three lines or more equals Fewer than three lines equals (SAGITTARIUS) and three lines or more equals (GEMINI).

(GEMINI).

But if they had said ‘no’ to the first

But if they had said ‘no’ to the first three letters forming a word, our options remainingthree letters forming a word, our options remaining options would be: (TAURUS) and (AQUARIUS).

options would be: (TAURUS) and (AQUARIUS).

There are two options that we have here. We could either ask them to focus on the first There are two options that we have here. We could either ask them to focus on the first four letters to make a word, which would lead to (AQUA), or we could move into guidelines on four letters to make a word, which would lead to (AQUA), or we could move into guidelines on the first letters of each star sign (T) and (A).

the first letters of each star sign (T) and (A).

Even though the options are now (2) and (3

Even though the options are now (2) and (3), the scripting doesn’t need to be changed.), the scripting doesn’t need to be changed. We have them draw the first line, and then say,

We have them draw the first line, and then say, “If there’s a second line, please draw that in“If there’s a second line, please draw that in you

your mind. There isn’t a third line, is there?”r mind. There isn’t a third line, is there?”

‘No’ leads us to (TAURUS) and ‘yes’ leads us to (AQUARIUS). ‘No’ leads us to (TAURUS) and ‘yes’ leads us to (AQUARIUS).

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Now,

Now, had had they they initially initially said said ‘no’ ‘no’ to to the the last last two two letters letters forming forming a a word, word, we we wouldwould immediately drop down to the second box and ask,

immediately drop down to the second box and ask,“Okay, is there a“Okay, is there a two letter word two letter word

anywhere

in there that you could focus on?” in there that you could focus on?”

Similar

Similar to the last anagram, I like how this question doesn’t come across as anotherto the last anagram, I like how this question doesn’t come across as another question, but more of an extension of the first question. I also mentioned

question, but more of an extension of the first question. I also mentioned that I don’t prefer tothat I don’t prefer to have a pers

have a person ‘search’ for a word, but when it’s a two letter word, it typically isn’t that difficult,on ‘search’ for a word, but when it’s a two letter word, it typically isn’t that difficult, as they just have to focus around the vowels.

as they just have to focus around the vowels.

Should they say ‘yes’ to a two letter word appearing

Should they say ‘yes’ to a two letter word appearing somewhere somewhere in their word, ourin their word, our choices are: (CAPRICORN), (CANCER), (SCORPIO), and (PISCES).

choices are: (CAPRICORN), (CANCER), (SCORPIO), and (PISCES).

Our next instruction is for them to focus on the first three letters of their word,

Our next instruction is for them to focus on the first three letters of their word, “Do these“Do these three letters make a small word that you could concentrate on?”

three letters make a small word that you could concentrate on?”

Answering ‘yes’, we remain at the top of this box with (CAP) and (CAN). F

Answering ‘yes’, we remain at the top of this box with (CAP) and (CAN). From here, Irom here, I ask them to focus on the third letter in the word. Once again, this puts us into the (2) and (3) ask them to focus on the third letter in the word. Once again, this puts us into the (2) and (3) position with the letters (P) and (N).

position with the letters (P) and (N).

We would proceed through these as previously explained, where fewer than three lines We would proceed through these as previously explained, where fewer than three lines signals us to (CAPRICORN) and three or more

signals us to (CAPRICORN) and three or more lines signals (CANCER).lines signals (CANCER). If they had answered ‘no’ to the first three letters making a word, we

If they had answered ‘no’ to the first three letters making a word, we would drop down towould drop down to the next two star signs in that box: (SC

the next two star signs in that box: (SCORPIO) and (PISCES).ORPIO) and (PISCES).

Once again, we have options to use either keywords or guidelines to progress. We could Once again, we have options to use either keywords or guidelines to progress. We could either ask,

either ask,“Well…could you mix those three letters into a word?”“Well…could you mix those three letters into a word?”

‘Yes’ would mean (PISCES) as the letters can be mixed into (SIP), and ‘no’ would mean ‘Yes’ would mean (PISCES) as the letters can be mixed into (SIP), and ‘no’ would mean (SCORPIO).

(SCORPIO).

On the other hand, we could also transition into guidelines on the second letter of the star On the other hand, we could also transition into guidelines on the second letter of the star signs: (C) and (I). I won’t bother going through the procedure again, but as you should know by signs: (C) and (I). I won’t bother going through the procedure again, but as you should know by now, less than three equals (SCORPIO) and three or more equals (PISCES).

now, less than three equals (SCORPIO) and three or more equals (PISCES). Had they said ‘no’ to the first three letters creating a w

Had they said ‘no’ to the first three letters creating a word, we would drop down to theord, we would drop down to the third box and ask,

third box and ask, “What about the“What about the

last

three letters? Do these three letters make a word orthree letters? Do these three letters make a word or a name that you could focus on? Or could you mix them into a word?

a name that you could focus on? Or could you mix them into a word? ””

‘Yes’ would mean that they are thinking of (

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On the rare occasion that they’ve said ‘no’ to all of our questions

On the rare occasion that they’ve said ‘no’ to all of our questions, that only leaves us with, that only leaves us with (ARIES) in the final box, which we can reveal with no further process.

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TRIANGULATION 3.0

“REPEATED LETTER?” “REPEATED LETTER?” YES YES NONO “SEVEN”

“SEVEN” “RED”“RED”

Y E L L

_{O W}

O N

_E

2 2

N

N I

I N

N E

E

H

H E

E

_{A R T}

3 3 44

G R E E N

F I

_{V E}

4 4

T H R E E

O R

_{A N G E}

1 1

I N

_{D I G O}

B L U E

3 3

P U

_{R P L E}

S T A R

2 2

R E C T

A N

_G

_{G L}

_{L E}

_E

_V

_{V I}

_{I O}

_O

L E T

4 4

C

C I

I R

R C

C L

L E

E

S

S Q

Q U

U

A R E

T R I A N G L E

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This particular anagram is a bit different from the others, as you can see. If you own my This particular anagram is a bit different from the others, as you can see. If you own my P.A.T.H.S.

P.A.T.H.S. manuscript, you will be familiar with this new concept in anagrams thamanuscript, you will be familiar with this new concept in anagrams that I’vet I’ve developed called

developed called “Triangulation”“Triangulation”. If you aren’t familiar, this is simply the idea of mixing. If you aren’t familiar, this is simply the idea of mixing multiple categories into a single anagram. This small change can heavily increase the multiple categories into a single anagram. This small change can heavily increase the deceptiveness of the piece, as we seemingly give our participant the option to think of deceptiveness of the piece, as we seemingly give our participant the option to think of ‘anything’.

‘anything’. Let’s take a look at the scripting. .Let’s take a look at the scripting. . I start by saying,

I start by saying, “I’m going to have you think of something random. So perhaps you“I’m going to have you think of something random. So perhaps you could think of a simple, basic shape…like an oval or a diamond, but not one of those, since could think of a simple, basic shape…like an oval or a diamond, but not one of those, since I’ve named them. If you don’t want to think of a shape, you could maybe think of your I’ve named them. If you don’t want to think of a shape, you could maybe think of your favorite color in the rainbow…or any odd number between one and ten. When I snap my favorite color in the rainbow…or any odd number between one and ten. When I snap my fingers, think of something.”

fingers, think of something.” SNAPSNAP Following this scripting,

Following this scripting, it appears that we’ve given the partiit appears that we’ve given the participant the opportunity tocipant the opportunity to think of anything, but we can safely assume that they’ll think o

think of anything, but we can safely assume that they’ll think of something from the optionsf something from the options we’ve

we’ve provided. provided. Given Given the the choices, choices, iit’t’s almost impossible for them to think of something thats almost impossible for them to think of something that doesn’t app

doesn’t appear on our list. The only itemsear on our list. The only items that wouldn’t work are things likethat wouldn’t work are things like an (OCTAGON) oran (OCTAGON) or (DODECAHEDRON), or that sort of complex shape. Everything else is covered, unless the (DODECAHEDRON), or that sort of complex shape. Everything else is covered, unless the participant makes a mistake of some kind.

participant makes a mistake of some kind.

As you may have noted, the beginning of this anagram starts by innocently asking, As you may have noted, the beginning of this anagram starts by innocently asking, “Is“Is there a letter repeated in your word?”

there a letter repeated in your word?”

If ‘yes’

If ‘yes’, then we proceed with the, then we proceed with the “repeat ploy”“repeat ploy” with (SEVEN).with (SEVEN). If ‘no’

If ‘no’, then we repeat (RED)., then we repeat (RED).

Let’s review the ‘yes’ response first. Suppose that our repeated (SEVEN) doesn’t hit. We Let’s review the ‘yes’ response first. Suppose that our repeated (SEVEN) doesn’t hit. We would then have them break the word down into smaller pieces in their mind.

would then have them break the word down into smaller pieces in their mind.“Concentrate on“Concentrate on the first four letters of your word. Is it possible that these four letters form a word that you the first four letters of your word. Is it possible that these four letters form a word that you could focus on?”

could focus on?”

‘Yes’ would direct

‘Yes’ would direct us to (YELLOW) and (NINE). us to (YELLOW) and (NINE). We then ask,

We then ask, “And what about the last three letters? Do they form a word, or could“And what about the last three letters? Do they form a word, or could you mix them into a word?”

you mix them into a word?”

If ‘yes’, then they’re thinking of the color (YELLOW). If ‘yes’, then they’re thinking of the color (YELLOW). If ‘no’, they’re thinking of the number (NINE).

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But i

But if the first four letters don’t formf the first four letters don’t form a word, then we drop to the second box and ask,a word, then we drop to the second box and ask,

“How about the first five letters? Do the first five letters make a word that you could focus “How about the first five letters? Do the first five letters make a word that you could focus on?”

on?”

(GREEN) and (THREE) would be our options if they say ‘yes’, and we would move (GREEN) and (THREE) would be our options if they say ‘yes’, and we would move straight into guidelines on the last letters: (N) and (E). These letters correlate to the numbers (3) straight into guidelines on the last letters: (N) and (E). These letters correlate to the numbers (3) and

and (4). We haven’t had t(4). We haven’t had this situation come uphis situation come up yet, and it’s theyet, and it’s the onlyonly guideline in this book thatguideline in this book that can sometimes lead us to a

can sometimes lead us to a less deceptive finish.less deceptive finish.

We have them draw the first line in their mind.

We have them draw the first line in their mind. “And if there’s a s“And if there’s a second line, pleaseecond line, please draw that. If there’s a third line, please draw that, as well. There isn’t a fourth line, is draw that. If there’s a third line, please draw that, as well. There isn’t a fourth line, is there?”

there?”

Should t

Should they say ‘no’, we actually have ahey say ‘no’, we actually have a veryvery deceptive reveal of (GREEN), because itdeceptive reveal of (GREEN), because it now seems like the letter they’ve drawn could

now seems like the letter they’ve drawn could bebe made up of one, made up of one, two, or three lines.two, or three lines. In the unfavorable situation where

In the unfavorable situation where they say ‘yes’, we know that there are four lines in thethey say ‘yes’, we know that there are four lines in the letter, and they’ve chosen the number (THREE).

letter, and they’ve chosen the number (THREE).

But, had they said the first five letters didn’t form a

But, had they said the first five letters didn’t form a word, we would drop to the third box word, we would drop to the third box and switch things up, saying,

and switch things up, saying, “Okay, let’s try for a smaller word“Okay, let’s try for a smaller word instead. How about the first instead. How about the first two letters? Do these two letters form a word, or could you mix them into a word in your two letters? Do these two letters form a word, or could you mix them into a word in your mind?”

mind?”

A ‘yes’ answer leads

A ‘yes’ answer leads us to (INDIGO) or (PURPLE).us to (INDIGO) or (PURPLE).

To distinguish between the two colors, we finally have them to focus on the last two To distinguish between the two colors, we finally have them to focus on the last two letters, and ask,

letters, and ask, “Do these last two letters make a word, or could you mix them into a“Do these last two letters make a word, or could you mix them into a word?”

word?”

‘Yes’ means (INDIGO) and ‘no’ mea

‘Yes’ means (INDIGO) and ‘no’ means (PURPLE).ns (PURPLE). If they had said ‘no’ to the first

If they had said ‘no’ to the first two letters creating a word, we would move to the next two letters creating a word, we would move to the next box

box and and ask,ask, “Well is there a two letter word“Well is there a two letter word

anywhere

in the word that you could focusin the word that you could focus on?”

on?”

‘Yes’ would lead us to (RECTANGLE). ‘Yes’ would lead us to (RECTANGLE).

IIf ‘no’, we drop down to thef ‘no’, we drop down to the last box, and can instantly reveal that thlast box, and can instantly reveal that they’re thinking of aey’re thinking of a (CIRCLE).

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Supposing that repeating the color

Supposing that repeating the color (RED) doesn’t pr (RED) doesn’t pr oduce a reaction, we move down theoduce a reaction, we move down the list to break the word down in their mind. Our first question is,

list to break the word down in their mind. Our first question is, “Please focus“Please focus on the first two on the first two letters of your word. Do these two letters possibly form a word, or could you mix them into letters of your word. Do these two letters possibly form a word, or could you mix them into a word?”

a word?”

‘Yes’ would equal: (ONE

‘Yes’ would equal: (ONE), (HEART), (FIVE), and (ORANGE).), (HEART), (FIVE), and (ORANGE). We would next ask,

We would next ask, “Now focus on the first three letters. Do t“Now focus on the first three letters. Do t hese three letters formhese three letters form a word that y

a word that you could focus on?”ou could focus on?”

If ‘yes’, we learn immediately that they’re thinking of the

If ‘yes’, we learn immediately that they’re thinking of the number (ONE).number (ONE). If ‘no’, we move down the lis

If ‘no’, we move down the list and ask,t and ask, “Okay, how about the“Okay, how about the

last three

letters. Do letters. Do these three letters form a word that

these three letters form a word that you could focus on?”you could focus on?”

You may have noticed on this anagram sequence that there are underlined words. Just as You may have noticed on this anagram sequence that there are underlined words. Just as the circled words are the

the circled words are the second second keywords, any underlined words that you see represent ourkeywords, any underlined words that you see represent our thirdthird keywords.

keywords.

A ‘yes’ to the last three letters would mean (HE

A ‘yes’ to the last three letters would mean (HEART) or (FIVE).ART) or (FIVE).

We would then perform guidelines on the last letters (T) and (E), leading us to (2) and We would then perform guidelines on the last letters (T) and (E), leading us to (2) and (4).

(4).

As per usual, they would draw the first line, and then the second. We ask about the third, As per usual, they would draw the first line, and then the second. We ask about the third, and then we continue if we need to.

and then we continue if we need to.

Fewer than three lines means (HEART) and three

Fewer than three lines means (HEART) and three or more lines means (FIVE).or more lines means (FIVE). If the last three letters don’t form a word, we move immediately

If the last three letters don’t form a word, we move immediately down to (ORANGE) anddown to (ORANGE) and proceed into the revelation.

proceed into the revelation. But if

But if they had said ‘no’ to the first two letters making a word, wethey had said ‘no’ to the first two letters making a word, we would drop down towould drop down to the second box, and ask,

the second box, and ask, “How about the first four letters? Do“How about the first four letters? Do these four letters make a these four letters make a word that you could focus on?

word that you could focus on?””

‘Yes’

‘Yes’ would give us (BLUE) and (STAR).would give us (BLUE) and (STAR).

Guidelines on the second to last letters leave us with (U) and (A), which translate to (1) Guidelines on the second to last letters leave us with (U) and (A), which translate to (1) and (3).

and (3).

Technically, some people may draw a (U) as one or two lines, but it doesn’t affect the Technically, some people may draw a (U) as one or two lines, but it doesn’t affect the method or scripting.

method or scripting.

Fewer than three lines equates to

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Should the first four letters not yield us a result, we drop to the third box and ask,

Should the first four letters not yield us a result, we drop to the third box and ask, “How“How about the last three letters? Do these three letters make a word that

about the last three letters? Do these three letters make a word that you can focus on?”you can focus on?”

‘Yes’ indicates the options

‘Yes’ indicates the options (VIOLET) and (SQUARE). (VIOLET) and (SQUARE).

Guidelines on the last letters (T) and (E) brings us to a (2) or (4) scenario. Guidelines on the last letters (T) and (E) brings us to a (2) or (4) scenario. Fewer than three lines means (VIOLET). Three o

Fewer than three lines means (VIOLET). Three o r more means (SQUARE).r more means (SQUARE). Finally

Finally, if the last three letters don’t form a word, we move into the very last br , if the last three letters don’t form a word, we move into the very last br acket andacket and can

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FAVORITE THINGS

“REPEATED LETTER?” “REPEATED LETTER?” YES YES NONO “

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F O O T

_{B A L L}

B R O

_{W N}

B A S E

_{B A L L}

P I N

_K

Y E L

Y E L L

L

_{O W}

B O X

_{I N G}

P U

_{R P L E}

B

B O

O W

W

_{L I N G}

S O

_{C C E R}

G O

_{L F}

V O L L E Y B

A L L

H O

_{C K E Y}

T E N

_{N I S}

O R

_{A N G E}

C R I C K E T

B L U E

G R E E N

G R A Y

B

L A C K

W H I T E

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Matt Mello - Origin

ORIGIN

ORIGIN

MATT MELLO

MATT MELLO

ORIGIN

ORIGIN

by

by

MATT MELLO

MATT MELLO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OPENING THOUGHTS

OPENING THOUGHTS

KEYWORDS

KEYWORDS

JUNGLE ANIMAL

JUNGLE ANIMAL

“TIGER”

“TIGER”

L I

L I

O N

O N

M O N

M O N

K E Y

K E Y

Z E

Z E

B R A

B R A

S N A K E

S N A K E

anywhere

anywhere

so

GUIDELINES

GUIDELINES

fi

first

rst

only

only

only

only

II f

f

JUNGLE ANIMAL 2.0

JUNGLE ANIMAL 2.0

“TIGER”

“TIGER”

L I

L I

O N

O N

T O U C

T O U C

A N

A N

M O N

M O N

K E Y

K E Y

P A N T

P A N T

H E R

H E R

Z E

Z E

B R A

B R A

F R O G

F R O G

S N A K E

S N A K E

II f

f

STAR SIGN

_N

_N

_{C E R}

_{C E R}

_{P I O}

_{P I O}

_{C E S}

_{C E S}

_{O W}

_{O W}

_E

_E