MetaphOracle: Le Cartomantque Moderne - Unknown - Schroeder Estate
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Content
The manuscript is divided into core sections, with routines that use everyday props (pens, cards, notepads) to build immersive "oracle sessions." Key highlights:
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The Metaphor Engine
- Core principle: A system for embedding psychological forces within stories or metaphors (e.g., "The River of Choices" forces a card via a narrative about life's paths).
- Includes 4 variations for close-up or parlor settings, with scripts that adapt to audience feedback for a tailored feel.
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Oracle Billets
- Upgraded billet techniques using symbolic envelopes (e.g., pre-printed with runes or zodiac icons) for peeks and switches.
- Routines like "Echoes of Delphi": Spectator writes a secret, you "channel" it through a metaphorical reading, revealing details via propless cues.
- Emphasizes ethical disclaimers to frame it as entertainment.
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Symbolic Predictions
- Prediction effects tied to oracles, such as a "Fate Weaver" routine where audience choices align with a pre-written prophecy using equivoque and indexes.
- Bonus: A section on creating custom "metaph-oracles" (DIY decks with symbolic cards for readings).
The effects are modular, with full patter, handling tips, and psychology notes. Total routines: 6 main + 3 bonuses. Illustrations are minimal (line drawings for props), and it includes a foreword on the ethics of metaphorical mentalism
