"The Spell: Part 1" is a South Korean thriller film released on Netflix. Directed by Shin Jae-ho, the film tells the story of a young girl named Joo-yeon who possesses supernatural powers that she struggles to control. Her abilities make her a target for a secret organization that seeks to exploit her powers for their own gain. As Joo-yeon tries to navigate this dangerous world, she uncovers shocking truths about her past and the people around her. With its intense action sequences and suspenseful plot, "The Spell: Part 1" keeps viewers on the edge of their seat. The film raises questions about power, manipulation, and the moral conflicts faced by its characters.

Monsters and Magical Sticks: There's No Such Thing as Hypnosis?

If you want to know how hypnosis really works (and, no, it has nothing to do with waving of hands or other similar nonsense), you will want to read this book. If you want to know the "magic" behind Ericksonian techniques and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, you have to read this book. From one of the true masters of hypnotherapy, this is one book that can really change your life!!

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230 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

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I consider myself a fairly logical person who tries to find reason behind everything that's presented to me. So when I came to know about this book (it's rated pretty well on amazon), and that it deals with the subject of Hypnosis (or not), I had to read it. I have so many other books in my to-read list and with so little time, reading this was a make or break deal for me. If I found the whole system of hypnosis working (or logical and reasonable), I'd add similar books on my to-read list; if not, then I'd close this subject for a long long time, maybe forever.

Turns out the ratings on amazon are not fluke, neither is hypnosis; depending on how we define the latter. If we go by what we've been seeing in movies and other media, then actual hypnosis isn't much like that. The author goes out of his way -- I believe he had to, for similar reasons -- to declare that hypnosis isn't like what we've been hearing and reading. It can be something as simple as you wandering off in your head while talking to someone. And it can be something much more complex that can change the lives of people around the hypnotist, like sowing the seed of confidence in someone's heart or turning them from being gloomy and dejected to cheerful and full of life.

The first few chapters include author's ramblings (that's what I thought). But since I had to read the whole book, I kept going forward and turning pages. These chapters included a chapter on metaphors (called Meta4 here; that, apparently, would hypnotize the reader or something to that effect), a few chapters about his patients and one on belief system and/or self image. In these chapters, I was trying to find something that would hold my interest. Test cases are all right, but I wanted something that worked in real world.

Then the interesting portion of the book started. I didn't turn a hypnotist after reading the next few chapters, but I did find that the external and internal communication systems defined in these chapters work well in real life. Immediately after reading these chapters, I went to my first test subjects: my roommates. Turns out that the way a person fetches some information in his/her mind, and how he/she deals with visual, kinesthetics or auditory experiences can be figured out by reading the eye movements of that person. I also tested the theory on some other people. Though these movements are quite subtle, you can learn to read them like a pro if you're chatty and can hold the conversation long enough. And once you learn how to communicate in the same system as that of the other person, holding conversation for longer periods shouldn't be a problem. I've not become a pro in this as of now, since I'm not that chatty, but on those people whose eye movements I really noticed, this turned out to be true. Looking into other people's eyes and trying to find something can become creepy pretty fast, so I only use this on people I know until I have some more experience with this.

Following these are a few chapters about the brain's structure and working. There's not much related to actual hypnosis in these chapters, but the author has now created so much rapport with the reader that everything turns out to be interesting here as well. Either that, or author hypnotized me. ;)

At the end, the reader is introduced to anchors. This is a pro thing wherein you can evoke a negative or positive response from the other person just by touching him or her (not that simple). Though I could try and test the techniques outlined in previous chapters, anchoring is something I've yet to test. Though given the correctness of internal and external communication systems, I think this might work too.

So overall, this is a entertaining and informative read, not a deal-breaker in any situation. If you want to have *some* understanding of how people communicate and are ready to put in efforts for the same, this book can be a good place to start. And, as the author pointed out, your creativity can help you in finding out new and interesting ways of using hypnosis (if there's such a thing).

I picked up this book because, in recent months, I've developed an interest in body language and communication, and I must say this book didn't let me down. While again stating the fact that I'm still not a really great at this stuff, since I've not had a whole lot of practice, the kind of pleasure this understanding provides is really great. I am now turning my boat of self improvement and continuous learning towards the waters of Body language and NLP. While there's enough proof about Body language, Wikipedia says that there's some mixed evidence if NLP works or not, but that's something they said about hypnosis, isn't it.

MAGIC STICKS

Over the years we have made various versions of magic wands. These wands, inspired by the book PLAY MAKE CREATE, are part wand and part mixed media assemblage.

Packed with joyful and educational art experiences for kids, the book PLAY MAKE CREATE offers fun and engaging imaginative activities focused on the fun and reward of creating, not just producing a final project.

Founded in a process-based philosophy, this unique book includes more than 40 activities set up as invitations, or thoughtfully designed prompts to explore, create, and play. Author Meri Cherry has more than 20 years of teaching experience, and her blog mericherry.com is full of fun process art activities for kids.

You can find out more about the book HERE >>>

MATERIALS:

• Sticks
• Paints (optional)
• Yarn and cord
• Items to decorate like wooden beads, feathers, fabric scraps, gems or pipe cleaners
• Scissors

HOW TO:

For us, this was a 2 day project. We began by painting our sticks one day and then making them into wands the next day. You can skip the painting part if you like!

Once our painted sticks had dried, I set out a range on materials to decorate including yarn, pipe cleaners, beads and feathers and the kids set to work decorating their sticks. Just tie on the yarn and start wrapping!

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Apple’s Magical iPhone Stick Revealed

It might not be a stunning breakthrough, but the secrets behind the magical sticks you can see in your local Apple Store have been published.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: iPhone 15 handsets go on sale at the Apple Store on September 22, . [+] 2023 in London, England. After Apple's announcement of the iPhone 15 series on September 12, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the highly anticipated lineup is now available for in-store pickup starting today. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Details on the display stand are in the recently published patent titled “Product Display Stand With Reduced Movement” (PDF Link). It relates to the long poles found in displays primarily found in Apple Stores worldwide.

The patent describes multiple features designed to keep the product at the top of the display stand in the same place. These include dampening any movement, quickly reducing any oscillations, and reducing the moments when a consumer interacts with the product.

The key to all of these is the damping chamber that can be found below the visible base of the stand. Typically, this will be under the surface of the table at an Apple Store—and with the traditional deep sides of these tables, there’s more than enough room to mask the patented assembly.

With most patents, there’s no guarantee that consumers will see the ideas in a physical product. This is not the case with Apple’s display stand. It’s on show in the Apple Store and has been visible at product launches.

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Reviews for "Unleashing the Magic of "The Spell: Part 1" on Netflix"

1. Kelly - 2/5 stars - I was really excited to watch "The Spell Part 1: The Subversion" on Netflix, but sadly, it fell flat for me. The story started off promising, with an interesting premise about a girl with hidden powers, but it quickly became convoluted and hard to follow. The pacing was inconsistent, with long stretches of boring dialogue and action scenes that were poorly executed. The characters lacked depth and development, making it difficult to connect with any of them. Overall, I found "The Spell" to be a confusing and underwhelming experience.

2. Mike - 1/5 stars - "The Spell Part 1: The Subversion" was a complete disappointment. The plot was messy and disjointed, leaving me feeling confused and unsatisfied. The acting was subpar, with wooden performances and unconvincing dialogue. The supposed "action" scenes lacked excitement and choreography, making them more laughable than thrilling. The film attempted to introduce several subplots, but none of them were given enough time or resolution to make them engaging. I would not recommend wasting your time on this lackluster movie.

3. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I was intrigued by the concept of "The Spell Part 1: The Subversion", but unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. The story had potential, but it was executed poorly. The pacing was slow, with long stretches of nothing happening. The characters were uninteresting and lacked depth, making it difficult to invest in their journey. The action scenes were lackluster and lacked impact. Overall, I found "The Spell" to be a forgettable film that failed to captivate me.

4. Jack - 1/5 stars - "The Spell Part 1: The Subversion" was a major letdown. The story was confusing and poorly developed, leaving me feeling frustrated and disengaged. The performances were lackluster, with flat and unconvincing acting. The film tried to incorporate elements of action and suspense, but it failed to deliver any real excitement or tension. Overall, "The Spell" was a forgettable and disappointing film that I would not recommend to others.

5. Emma - 2/5 stars - As a fan of supernatural movies, I was excited to watch "The Spell Part 1: The Subversion". However, the film fell short of my expectations. The story seemed promising, but it lacked depth and failed to explore its potential. The pacing was uneven, with long periods of slow development and sudden bursts of action. The characters were underdeveloped and lacked nuance, making it difficult to connect with them. Although there were some visually striking moments, the overall execution left much to be desired. Unfortunately, "The Spell" failed to leave a lasting impression on me.

The Spell: Part 1 - A Thrilling Tale of Power and Deception on Netflix