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More Miracles in MentalismRobert A. NelsonHere are more new, original and sensational mental effects, brought to you by many foremost mentalists. A wide variety of time proven, audience tested effects are included. Several of the effects were formerly catalogued and sold by their originators for several dollars each. Now get them all in this fine ebook, the second in the series of "Miracles in Mentalism." Take a look at what's included:
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Making Mindreading PayRobert A. NelsonLearn the inner secrets of how to make a living as a mentalist or psychic entertainer. The commercial side of this highly lucrative business is revealed in its entirety: contracts, bookings, advertising and exploitation in theaters, clubs, hotels, casinos, fairs, and in private practice. The entire range of opportunities for psychic entertainers is discussed at length, and with one thought in mind: to make money! Whether you are new in the business or a seasoned pro, this ebook will mean extra dollars to you. If you're on the sidelines now, watching others make real money in this profession,... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
Super Prediction TricksRobert A. Nelson & E. J. MooreYou, too, can be a successful predictionist! Publicity, such as headline news and front page stories are the lifeblood of modern show business. Super Prediction Tricks are proven top notch publicity-getters. Properly executed, they are the easily arranged and assured method of getting sensational publicity and news stories - publicity worth thousands of dollars. This ebook of predictions and sensational showmanship has been eagerly accepted and highly praised by the members of the profession. You, too, will cherish it and utilize many of the fine effects. Hail to the man or woman who does... | $8 to wish list | |
Confessions of a MediumRobert A. NelsonThere has never been such a complete and thoroughly accurate exposé of the inner workings and guarded secrets of the professional medium, psychic and healer. Describes how fake psychics get their certificates, making them immune from police interference. How anyone can obtain such a certificate. Explains how mediums and psychics work in "closed" towns so city authorities can't touch them. Includes sample ads as used by the phony seers, fake diplomas, how and where the psychics get their business, and how mediums can even work spare time and still make big money. Shows how the psychic obtains... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
Still More Miracles in MentalismRobert A. Nelson23 leading authorities on mentalism collaborated to make this the largest and best of the fabulous series of "Miracles in Mentalism" books. In this revised and expanded edition, you now get 49 new and original mental and psychic effects, routines, and suggestions covering the full range of impromptu, club, radio, TV and stage presentations. This wealth of new and original material has been audience-tested and proven as worthy of inclusion in your program. This one volume alone contains sufficient sensational mental and psychic effects for several programs. Many of the presentations contain... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
How to Read Sealed MessagesRobert A. NelsonThe most comprehensive and authoritative book on sealed billet reading, as employed by mentalists, magicians, and office mediums. Divided into three sections, this ebook deals with methods used by office mediums (section 1), stage mentalists and psychic entertainers (section 2), and a bonus section on how to maximize revenue from shows with a secret tip for selling 'back of house' books and merchandise (section 3). SIXTEEN methods are described and explained in detail as used for private office work. Many of these are adaptable to mentalist and magic uses, and can be presented without... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
Effective Answers to QuestionsRobert A. NelsonA masterpiece in the field of psychic entertainment! A brilliant sequel to Geo. DeLawrence's Answers to Questions. In this advanced course for mentalists and psychic entertainers, Nelson delves further into the psychology of Q&A work, combining essential showmanship with the psychology of the answers. Teaches the reader how to answer questions, the basic principles of combining effectiveness with answers, how to convince your audience, and to attain a higher percentage of correct answers. PARTIAL CONTENTS:
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Sensational EffectsRobert A. NelsonThe most sensational release of the mentalist's closest guarded secrets. A choice collection of ultra-sensational effects that will not only puzzle the layman, but will baffle the mindreading profession as well. Nelson has released a number of these closely guarded effects under one cover. Countless numbers of professional crystal gazers have been completely mystified by the effect known as "Answering questions that have not been written down," and on witnessing this effect, asked Nelson for the solution. Just one of many effects described in this work. The contents of Sensational Effects... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
The Mysteries of the SeanceunknownThe "tell-all" book that reveals the innermost secrets of "office" and seance mediums! These are the very methods used by fraudulent spirit mediums to bilk the innocent public. Because this ebook lays bare the actual methods, the author chose to be anonymous, for fear of reprisals by crooked mediums and their followers. You'll learn the secrets of "Blood writing" (as sold by The Nelson Enterprises), ghostly apparitions, spirit slate writing, seance exhibitions, ballot tests, and many, many other pseudo-mediumistic stunts. The author, a member of the Spiritualist religious movement, finally... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
Phenomenal ESP PerceptionBob Tripp & Robert A. NelsonA masterful presentation of Extra Sensory Perception wherein five different spectators prove their psychic ability. EFFECT: Five different Jumbo ESP symbol cards are exhibited, and one card each is sealed in a large manila envelope. The envelopes are mixed, so the whereabouts of any given symbol is unknown. Any five spectators volunteer, and name the envelope which they think contains a certain specified symbol card. Spectator's names are each written on an envelope, and their selection is recorded beside their name on a large white board or easel-mounted display card. Each envelope, as... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
The Medium's ScrapbookUlysses Frederick GrantThis ebook includes a wealth of spirit and mental material. Imagine having friends stop in your home or office and being able to cause a buzzer to answer questions, a clock to stop by gazing at it, an alarm clock to ring at your will, a closet door to open at your command, all without expensive electric eyes and gadgets of that type but with simple inexpensive methods.
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Sensational AnswersRobert A. NelsonAdd punch, excitement and interest to your stage presentation with Sensational Answers. The truly outstanding mentalist must add a few outstanding and long-remembered situations in every program to give it balance, create dramatic tension and palpable relief. The run-of-the-mill questions and answers rightfully constitute the bulk of every psychic entertainer's program, but it is the out-of-the-ordinary, the daring and sensational situations that are the ones your audience remembers and talks about. For a dynamic, sensational program, you must use dynamic and sensational material. Included... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
The Men-Tal-O Mystery ActRobert A. NelsonHere is one of the cleverest and most convincing acts of its kind ever offered. It completely baffles the audience, as the presentation apparently allows no opportunity for trickery. Fair note cards and envelopes are distributed to members of the audience, with the request that they write their questions on the cards, sign their name, then seal their query in an envelope. This done, the performer collects the sealed questions, inquires of each spectator their name, and writes their names or initials upon the envelopes for the purpose of identification. The sealed questions are then collected... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
Nelmar's Spirit and Hypnotic TricksAnthony Nelmar AlbinoNow you, too, can be a stage or parlor hypnotist, presenting amazing mind-over-matter miracles! Any magician, hobbyist or professional, can perform apparent spirit and hypnotic effects, all described in what has been called the most amazing book ever written. Imagine yourself hypnotizing a group of two or more people without touching them. And with very little practice. You can do it after you read this ebook. This book teaches you:
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Projected AnswersRobert A. NelsonThe first and only book on the technique of "projected answers to questions!" Learn the professional mentalist's secret of projecting or carrying the replies to questions. Don't just provide a simple answer or restate the question. Use Nelson's projection technique to turn an ordinary Q&A act into a masterpiece. Not only does the spectator receive an answer to her question, but she is given a bonus in the form of additional information pertaining to her question, plus other predicted events. The spectator is doubly intrigued at this mysterious source of information. Other spectators become... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
The Modern Blindfold Street DriveRobert A. Nelson & B. W. McCarronNot just an effect, it's an event. Box office records attest the tremendous value of this sensational publicity stunt. The Nelson Enterprises were the first to realize the possibilities of a stunt of this kind in conjunction with mental acts, and were the first to utilize it. The Blindfold Street Drive actually attracts thousands of people to witness the performer drive the car through the streets, while handicapped by the lack of normal vision. We know of no other stunt, or idea that could be placed into operation that is sure to attract so much favorable comment, and to impress upon the residents... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
Technicolor Chance: Fogel's Top Secrets No. 3Maurice FogelIn a row on a tray stand five differently colored tissue paper bags. Two members of the audience are invited to participate in a little game. Each of the tissue paper bags has been screwed over at the top. Four of the bags, states the magician, contain crumpled pieces of paper. The fifth one contains something of value. The bags can be examined without actually being opened. They can be shaken and held to the light. Sure enough, something is seen and heard inside each of them. A taper is lit. The audience are asked to nominate one of the bags. The bag is lifted and caught on fire, when it dramatically... | $8 to wish list | |
Perfection One-Man Mindreading ActArthur W. C. BrumfieldThis is the act that duplicates the effects of Dunninger, perhaps the world's most famous mentalist. And best yet, no assistants are required. EFFECT: Performer offers $1,000 to anyone who will prove he uses assistants or confederates. He states that he will pass among them slips of paper and envelopes on which they are to write phone numbers, dates, addresses, questions, etc. He states he will allow them to keep the slips in their own possession and nevertheless be able to tell what was written. He then passes the slips and envelopes and returns to the stage, asking them to place the envelopes under... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
Technique of the Private ReaderRobert A. NelsonNelson reveals the special techniques that enable psychics and mentalists to give spectacular private readings. Successful operators are able to astound and bewilder clients with apparent facts and reason, though unbeknownst to them. Where does this strange and uncanny power come from? It's easy to "give readings," to apparently read the innermost thoughts of your subject and to chart their life from "cradle to grave," if you possess the technique - the knowledge of how to judge your client. What to tell him or her and how to accurately read their reactions. Such is the true secret. ... | $8 to wish list | |
More Effective Answers to QuestionsRobert A. NelsonA sequel to Effective Answers to Questions, which has been regarded by the profession as the greatest book of its kind. In this informative 'how-to book,' Nelson presents many angles and arguments that will enable the performer to present a better, and more effective program. Nelson's comments on TV, radio and newspaper work will be found very valuable for professional workers, as he shares a lifetime of practical knowledge, gained from his many years of actual experience. How to impress your audience is one of the many features of this ebook. Many new gags, both sensational and humorous will be found between the covers. ... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
Futuristic FoursomeEddie Clever & J. G. Thompson Jr.Here are four mind-blowing card effects with a mental flavor. All are in keeping with the well-known ingenuity of these two artists. Every one of the effects is top notch. Magicians and mentalists everywhere raved about this collection when it was first released. Long out of print, this manuscript is now available to a new generation of performers. Hallucination, Jr. (Clever) - The adventures of the card everyone is thinking about provides a baffling mystery and leaves the spectators talking to themselves in amazement, as the chosen card somehow leaves the table and materializes in the spectator's... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
Out of the Spook CabinetHerman L. WeberA famous theatre ghost show performer reveals the secrets behind many of his hair-raising blackout stunts. Want to host a midnight spook show? Or perhaps you want to host an entertaining seance or spooktacular ghost blackout routine in your magic act. Herman L. Weber ("Namreh") explains how to haunt a theatre with convincing ghost, spook and blackout effects that will scare the YELL out of your audience. Introduction by Francisco, himself a famous ghost show performer. One of the included effects, "The Floating Soul," was previously sold separately for $30 by mail. Another, "The Spectral... | $8 to wish list | |
Sealed VisionWill DexterFrom the Foreword by Peter Warlock: Within it you will find not only worthwhile ideas (ideas which can so easily be tested) but also suggestions for presentation, and, in fact, almost everything that an intelligent conjurer could require in making use of a fake blindfold for the purpose of one effect or a series of effects. Illustrated by Jack Lamonte.
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Promise of the SeerB. W. McCarronThis routine, from the act of mentalist T. A. Whitney, will cause astonished onlookers to credit you with having genuine psychic powers. A spectator writes a question or thought on a piece of unprepared paper. The paper is rubbed against a deck of playing cards. The spectator herself may burn the message to ashes. Next, the spectator shuffles and cuts the cards and selects any five. These face-down cards are laid onto the table. The performer need not touch the cards once they are tabled. The performer then proceeds to read the spectator's fortune, based on the meaning of the cards that she... | $8 to wish list |