Presentation
The Gerlitz Ephemeris Watch can be used in a variety of different performances, depending on your imagination.  Astrological Reading, Predictions, Cold Readings, Multiple Matches, etc.  With the additional use of an Impression Pad, Center Tear, or my favorite, the ProMystic Zodiac Cube, multiple outcomes and more elaborate presentations are possible.
 
In its simplest form, an antique pocket watch is handed to a spectator and he is asked to close the cover and turn the hand as many times as he would like.  The watch now secretly points to his zodiac sign which can be read by the performer or simply opened by the spectator for his amazement.
Performer Briefly Describes the History of the Watch
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The 12 Zodiac Cards are Displayed
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Cards are Handed to Spectator
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Spectator Removes his Zodiac Card
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And Places Card Face Down on Silk
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Spectator Places Remaining Cards on Top
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Setting of the Watch is Explained and Demonstrated
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Watch is Handed to Spectator
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Spectator does Practice Setting
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And Opens Cover to Show Random Setting
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Spectator Moves Watch over Cards and does another Setting
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Watch is Opened by Spectator to Show it has Stopped on his Zodiac Sign
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Cards are Turned over to Verify Reading is Correct.
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It is suggested that addition items be brought out with the watch and its accessories to give everything a more casual antique atmosphere.  The cellulose die is included for this purpose, but I recommend a silver coin, old key, old reading glasses, etc.
 
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