"The atmosphere in the asylum was hush and tense, as Brent walked silently among the ashen faced inmates, glancing up periodically to gaze in a multitude of directions, first at the walls then at the barred windows, then directly into the eyes of each stricken “guest“. One must follow instincts, one must always be objective, that was always his mantra, he was almost certain of one fact, the assailant was indeed left handed, given the thumb print on the side of the syringe and the angle of entry to the area of the heart, what he needed was a motive and that is where a careful line of questioning came in. upon entering the deceased doctors study his attention was drawn to a small table containing a phial of poison, a coin of the realm, time worn key and a solitary, ivory carved pawn that lay estranged from the rest of it’s regiment, scattered on the time worn black and white tiles in the muted gleam of light emitted from a solitary table lamp that shone down, casting a warming circle of dust riddled light in an otherwise antiquated, oak panelled study that stood frozen in time, mid battle, as the chess board lay abandoned, bereft of at least one indignant general..." **** A presentation piece worthy of inclusion of any cerebral alchemist and psychological entertainer, a random spectator is given a free choice of four objects of latent intrigue and clandestine allure, you are securely blindfolded with duct tape and metal foil but yet, are able to deliver "Aura readings" based upon the unknown and secret selection of one or any of the objects removed from the box and pocketed, as well as openly naming the selected object...direct and compelling with a curious allure all of it's own...**** You are supplied with an antiquated and time worn, dust laden, wooden box containing an old poison bottle, a vintage coin, a rusting key and an antique chess piece, a small jute bag, plus that extra "something" along with a prediction letter and card, alongside six powerful routines and diverse handling's. Perfect for your darker evenings when the storm clouds gather and the thunder rolls ...very easy to do, completely self contained, a rare demonstration of “Auric psychometry”. Direct and, paradoxically, both bold and subtle in it's working, a bizarre workers dream that will take pride of place in your act, as well as your study !