The 2 Billet Test

Bob Cassidy’s Name and Place has come to be the gold standard as far as two-billet tests go. This is an in-depth exploration of his routine as well as an illustrated invitation to make it your own, sharing some highly personal takes on it by a wide variety of billet workers!

This release includes:

• Discussing the Name and Place by Nestor Dee: a discussion of what makes Bob Cassidy’s routine so good, going into its fine details, recalling its history, and providing solutions to common problems that sometimes stop people from adopting it.
• Presenting the Name and Place by Phedon Bilek: an in-depth discussion of Phedon’s presentation and inner monologue when performing Name and Place.
• Name and Plate by Julien Losa: the first written explanation of Julien’s go-to routine, the one he performs when asked to read minds on the spot as well as on stage.
• Shared Memories by Féodor: a version specially designed for the speed constraints of Féodor’s walk-around set—no participant writes information, yet the performer reveals two memories in detail—this is worth the proverbial price of admission if you ever perform for couples.
• Question and Question by Nestor Dee: Nestor’s two-person mini Q&A, doable on stage as well as in impromptu situations; technically, this might be the easiest variant of Name and Place out there.
• Acidus Provectus: a collaboration between Bob Cassidy, Nestor Dee, and Féodor, unearthing an idea from the master that you likely never heard about!

This is not a tentative to improve on Name and Place; rather, this is an invitation to go into the world and perform your own version!