PSYCHO GRAVITY  T-269 PREPARING THE CYLINDER

Hold the cylinder in both hands, as shown in the diagram. Push your
thumbs against the front surface (the side with narrow concentric circles)
The magician displays a transparent board with four to disassemble the unit.
different fruits written on its surface. A spectator
is invited to select one of the fruits, and hide that
selection from view. The transparent board is tilted
up to form a ramp. The magician places a black
cylinder at the top of the ramp, and it slowly rolls
downward. However… the cylinder mysteriously
stops when it reaches the selected fruit!
This baffling trick has never been seen before – a black cylinder defies
gravity, and accurately reveals a thought-of item. The cylinder rolls
downward, yet mysteriously stops at the correct location. You will enjoy
fooling your friends with this unusual and newly designed gimmick.

PROPS INCLUDED

Stand Sheet

Cylinder Viscous liquid Lid

Pry open the lid from
the main body.

Main body

Transparent Board (Remove protective Whiteboard

film before using) Marker

About the Cylinder and Board:

The rolling surface of the cylinder and the upper surface of the board
must be kept clean and scratch-free. Be careful not to damage or allow
dirt to build up on these surfaces as this will affect the ability to properly
control the cylinder.

About the Enclosed Liquid:
Before performing, you will insert a special liquid into a secret chamber
within the cylinder. This liquid is safe, however if it comes into contact
with your mouth or eyes, immediately gargle or rinse with water to remove
traces of the substance from your body.
When you run out of the enclosed liquid, you can replace with liquid
glue, available at stationery stores. The best replacement glue is Elmer’s
Washable Clear School Glue by U.S. Elmer’s Products, Inc.
Insert a few drops of the enclosed liquid into the main body of the
cylinder. When you close the lid in a moment, you must ensure that the
liquid reaches the horizontal “fill line” indicated in the drawing below.
When you stand the cylinder in a vertical position, the liquid will move
within the main body, so wait 15 seconds to let the liquid settle before
adding more, as needed.

About the Whiteboard Marker:

If you find that the whiteboard marker ink does not easily erase from the
transparent board, please use a slightly damp tissue or cloth to wipe away
any residue. When the enclosed whiteboard marker runs out of ink, replace
it with a normal whiteboard marker commercially available in stores.

THE SECRET

JJ Construction of the Cylinder Liquid must not

exceed the level
You will insert the enclosed liquid into the cylinder, and the liquid itself of this “fill line”
will enable you to control the rolling distance. The liquid is viscous and
moves slowly inside a secret chamber within the cylinder. In addition,
there is a divider located inside the chamber that enables the cylinder to
stop rolling due to the liquid’s position. Depending on the angle in which • If you accidentally spill the liquid, be sure to wipe up with a tissue or cloth.
you start the cylinder atop the ramp, you can control the location where
the cylinder will stop rolling.
Make certain that you have completely sealed the lid shut on the main 2 Decide where you want the cylinder to stop rolling.
body of the cylinder, and then reassemble all the pieces.

ABCD
Mentally assign a letter to each space: A, B, C, and D

3 Place the stand under the right or left end of the transparent board,
creating a ramp.

Or

Push with both thumbs until the cylinder is completely shut.

The cylinder now looks exactly as it did before opening.
The edge of the stand and
the edge of the board must be aligned

CONTROLLING THE CYLINDER

4 The cylinder has been resting in a vertical position on top of the tissue
You will now learn how to control where the cylinder stops rolling down paper. It must remain vertical for at least 30 seconds before performing.
the sloped board. This method will be used throughout all the presenta- By waiting 30 seconds, the liquid inside will have completely settled
tions, so pay close attention to this section. at the bottom of the inner chamber.

JJ Items Needed
• Cylinder loaded with liquid
• Transparent board
• Stand
• Folded tissue paper (provide your own)
Pick up the cylinder after 30 seconds have passed

5 Depending on which position you want the cylinder to stop rolling,

you must place it at the top of the ramp in a specific orientation. Pay
attention to the position of the Tenyo logo in the following diagram.

A B C D
The cylinder will stop rolling due to a delicate balance between the
board’s angle, and the liquid loaded in the cylinder. Your performance
table must be level and stable.
If possible, practice the following Control Method in advance on the 右に90度 右に45度 左に45度 左に90度
A：Turn 90º to the right
actual table you’ll be using in performance, before your audience arrives.
B：Turn 45º to the right
C：Turn 45º to the left
JJ Control Method D：Turn 90º to the left

1 Stand the cylinder vertically on top of the folded tissue paper, with
the Tenyo logo on the upper edge facing you.
Once set in this position, the liquid inside will begin to sink to the
bottom of the chamber inside the cylinder.
Tenyo logo on
upper edge
6 Once you have turned the cylinder to the correct angle, you must wait
at least 15 seconds.
By waiting 15 seconds, the liquid inside will settle at the bottom of
the inner chamber.

Wait 15 seconds after turning to the correct position

7 After 15 seconds have passed, keep the cylinder in the same orienta- ɶɶAdvice:
tion and set it at the top of the ramp, on the uppermost white line. Keep the cylinder flat on its side until you are ready to roll it down the ramp. As
you let go of the cylinder, give it a slight push to ensure that it rolls smoothly
down the ramp.

2 Stand the cylinder on its edge and place it onto the folded tissue
paper. The cylinder must be positioned so that the Tenyo logo is on
the upper edge facing you.
Line up the center of the cylinder with the uppermost white line

8 Remove your hand and let go of the cylinder. It will begin to roll slowly
down the ramp, then stop, then start moving again. It appears as if the
cylinder is having a hard time deciding where to stop as it rolls down the
ramp. At last, the cylinder will stop rolling at the designated position.

3 Say, “Let’s try an unusual experiment. I will write four different fruits
onto the board.” Use the whiteboard marker to write the name of four
different fruits into the four spaces of the transparent board. As you
can see in the diagram, each word should be short enough that it can
fit between the white lines.
9 Once the cylinder has stopped rolling, pick it up and remove it from
Say, “Please choose one of these fruits in your head, but do not tell
the transparent board.
me which one.” Your spectator will mentally select one of the four fruits.
JJ Troubleshooting – If the cylinder does not stop accurately:
If you find that the cylinder does not stop accurately in the designated
position, check the following pointers.
• The table you are performing on must be level and sturdy. Or
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surfaces, the cylinder may stop rolling at the incorrect position.
• Check to confirm that you have not overfilled or underfilled the liquid
inside the inner chamber. Write small enough that the ink
• Be sure to hold the cylinder in the correct orientation, and be certain does not extend past this height
to wait the required number of seconds before placing the cylinder
atop the ramp.
4 Say, “While my back is turned, I want you to pick up the marker and
draw a black dot above your chosen fruit, like this. Then you will
PERFORMANCE 1: MENTAL FRUIT cover the top of the board so your selection stays hidden.” Demon-
strate by drawing a large black dot above one of the fruits, and cover
In this presentation, the cylinder reveals a selected fruit. the board with the sheet so that the dot is hidden.

JJ Necessary Items and Preparation

• Cylinder, loaded with liquid
Lay the cylinder on its side and place on the table
• Transparent Board Draw in this
• Stand section
• Folded tissue paper
• Whiteboard marker
• Sheet Or
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JJ Performance

1 Rest one end of the transparent board on top of the stand, creating
a ramp.
Say, “I’ll show you something with this unusual wheel – it can read
the thoughts of people.” Place the cylinder at the top of the ramp,
and allow it to roll down.
After this brief display, remove the transparent board from the stand,
and lay the board flat on the table in front of your spectator.
5 Hand the transparent board, marker, and sheet to your spectator.
Demonstrate how to conceal the black dot with the sheet
Once your spectator understands your instructions, remove the sheet
from the board. Slide the tissue paper from under the cylinder, and use
it to wipe away the black dot. Do not rotate the cylinder when sliding
out the tissue. It must remain in its upright orientation.
Turn your body away so that the audience knows you are unable to
see the table.
Instruct your spectator to draw a black dot above his chosen fruit,
and to cover the board with the sheet so that his selection is hidden.
Ask your spectator if he is done, and then turn your body to face front
once again. Put the marker away.
6 Say, “I think we can agree that there is no way I could know which 10 Release the cylinder and allow it to roll down the ramp. It will mysteri-
fruit you selected.” As you speak, push the transparent board along ously stop at the chosen fruit.
the table toward your spectator.

Remove the cylinder and place it on the table. Slide away the sheet to
reveal that the cylinder has correctly divined the chosen fruit.

Be careful not to let the sheet slide from its position

Glance down at the edge of the transparent board. You will see a
reflection of one portion of the black dot.

The location of this reflection secretly indicates the location of the

fruit your spectator has chosen. ɶɶAdvice:
In this description we have suggested that you divine a chosen fruit.
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presentation of your own. Some examples -- major cities from around the world
(eg: Chicago, Paris, Cairo, Sydney) or the names of a spectator’s best friends.
Be sure that the words you write are shorter, rather than longer, words. If the
words are too long, then it becomes more difficult to secretly peek the black dot
on the edge of the board.
The black dot is reflected on the board edge

7 Say, “This wheel will attempt to discover which fruit you have
selected.” Insert the stand under the transparent board to create a
ramp.
PERFORMANCE 2: FOUR ACE TEST
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• Cylinder, loaded with liquid

• Transparent Board
• Stand
• Folded tissue paper
• Four aces from a deck of playing cards (provide your own cards)
ɶɶAdvice: Arrange the four aces so that they are all pointing in the same direc-
You may insert the stand under either the right or left end of the board. However, tion, as shown in the diagram. The center pip (club, heart, spade) are
it is suggested that you insert the stand under the end that will enable a longer all oriented so that they read correctly, not upside down. The diamond
roll. It is more entertaining if the cylinder rolls a longer distance. does not have a top or bottom, so you do not have to pay attention
to its orientation.
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8 Pick up the cylinder and place it at the top of the ramp. Rotate the
cylinder as necessary to cause it to stop rolling at the chosen fruit’s
location.

9 Say, “Please think about the fruit you’ve chosen. Focus on its
shape, its color, and even its taste.” Your spectator will begin to
create a mental image of his chosen fruit. You need to allow at least Bottom
15 seconds to pass, and the following byplay will cover the necessary
delay. Keeping the cylinder in its identical orientation, raise it to your
spectator’s forehead and appear to “absorb” the information from his
JJ Performance
brain. Or, you may wish to hold the cylinder in front of his eyes, and
ask him to stare at the center.
1 As in steps 1 and 2 of MENTAL FRUIT, show your audience that the
After at least 15 seconds have passed, say, “You did an excellent cylinder rolls freely, and then stand it upright on top of the folded tissue.
job. The wheel has received your mental message.”
2 Say, “We will use four aces.” Show the faces of the four aces to your
Place the cylinder on the uppermost white line of the ramp.
spectator, and then turn them face down. Mix the four cards so that
Line up the center of the the order is unknown. However, be sure not to rotate any of the cards
cylinder with the upper-
most white line end-for-end during this shuffle.

3 Spread the face-down aces between your hands, and ask your spec-
tator to touch one card.
Remove the card he touched and show the face of the card to your
audience. Ask them to remember the suit of the chosen ace.
4 Once your audience has remembered the suit of the chosen ace, return
it to the packet but in the opposite orientation to the remaining three
cards. In other words, turn the chosen ace end for end as you return
it to the packet. This can be done very casually as you look at, and
talk to, your audience.

5 Hold the packet of aces face down, and shuffle them thoroughly so
that the order is unknown. If you wish, you can hand the cards to
your spectator to shuffle. However, as before, be sure that none of
the cards turn end-for-end during this shuffle.

6 Take the shuffled packet from your spectator, and spread them face
up between your hands. Say, “Now there is no way for me to know
which ace you chose.”
As you speak, glance down at the face up aces. In this moment, you
will be able to easily discover which ace has been chosen by look-
ing at the center pips. If you see one pip that is reversed, this is the
chosen ace. However if you do not see a reversed card, the chosen
card was the ace of diamonds.

7 Turn the aces face down and place them onto the table in an overlap-
ping row. Keep track of the position of the spectator’s selected card.
Place the transparent board and stand on top of the aces, and create
a ramp. The edge of each playing card must line up with the white
lines depicted on the transparent board, so adjust the spread of cards
as necessary.

8 From this point forward, execute steps 8~10 as explained in MENTAL

FRUIT. The cylinder will roll down the ramp and stop at the chosen
ace. Remove this ace from the spread, turn it face up, and show your
audience the selected card.

ɶɶAdvice:
In step 7, it is preferable to have the chosen ace in position 3 or 4. The cylinder
will roll for a longer distance before stopping, and this appears more magical to
the audience.

MAINTENANCE

• Once you have inserted the liquid into the cylinder, always store it with
the spiral design surface pointing upward.
• Do not store the enclosed liquid in a location that receives direct
sunlight, or someplace with excessively high or low temperatures.
• If you need to wash the cylinder, completely disassemble the pieces
and rinse with water. Allow the pieces to air dry.

© 2016 TENYO
Created and Japanese instructions by Hiroki Tanaka
English instructions by Steve Cohen
Illustrations by Nariyuki Yoshihara