Mentalism & Spiritism in Magic & Conjuring: page 16

The ability to read a thought from the mind of a spectator is just the beginning. Imagine being able to transmit a thought from one spectator to another. Not only a thought, but also the thought of all five senses. Taste, smell, sight, touch, and hearing can all be transmitted by the mentalist/magician using psychokinesis, hypnosis, or what ever presentation you see fit! This is a collaborative work from mentalist Scott Xavier and magician Mark Bond.

1st edition 2011; 17 pages

Perhaps the worst enemy of any mentalism is being challenged with the following words: “Well if you are a mind reader can you read my mind?”

Working as the house mind reader at America's oldest magic bar the safe-house Scott has developed a series of hard hitting effects that can be performed with little or no props. This is ebook one of a series of books that will explore the various effects he has developed over the past few years hustling customers at the magic bar.

In this ebook Scott is proud to reveal the secret to his "New Grail" effect. Where the mentalist lays out five ESP...

Like a nail writer only more practical. For years mentalists have been racking their brains trying to find the perfect solution as to how to make an ink writer. Scott Xavier has found a practical solution you can make yourself.

Unlike other systems, there's no cutting of ink cartridges, instead everything needed can be picked up at a local office supply store! You will also need an old thumb tip. In this video Xavier takes you through the steps to constructing the ink writer as well as how to use it in action.

1st edition 2011; runtime 15 minutes

A modern look into some amazing concepts of mentalism. You'll find three effects designed and tested in multiple venues from the streets of New York to the stages of Exxon Mobil.

Order 66 - an in pocket prediction system. The performer writes down a three digit number. The person who accurately guesses this number stands. That same spectator selects a random drink, a random restaurant from a pack of dozens of business cards from around the globe, and then the audience creates a random phone number. The mentalist points to his phone that's been in plain sight the whole time. Then a video prediction...

These two techniques are amazing, pack small, play huge mentalism effects that are reputation makers. These two effects are shot live in Chicago and teach expert handling of two miracles.

X and A - An instant close up or stage question and answer.

"This is the best Q and A I've ever seen!" - Magician Mark Bond

"This fills a gap in the mentalism q and a market! Truly Awesome." - Kevin Viner

1 to 100 spectators are asked to write down questions covertly. Even though these questions are sealed inside an opaque security lined envelope, the mentalist can access whats written on...

[Note that this method is not the method Richard Osterlind uses for his trademark penny bend effect.]

Imagine being able to bend a borrowed and signed spectator's penny, in their own hand in a visual manner. Your audience sees the penny bending in their hand!

You'll learn a secret technique to get a penny to bend as well as make it bend visually for the spectator. This method was inspired by James T. Cheung and Mentalism Plus. (Another description of the same method can be found in Steve Pellegrino's The Underground Penny Bend PDF.)

Does not use:

• pre-bent coins
• any kind of bending gimmicks which need to be palmed or introduced and ditched secretly

Turn your business card into a Swiss army tool that will allow you to read minds and reveal exactly what your spectators are thinking!

This peek comes with a magic square example and a lot of practical advice on how to make it appear that you can read minds.

No funny folds. No goofy handling. You can even let the spectator hold the business card. This video is a course in peeking under the nose of the spectator.

1st edition 2012, run-time 27 minutes

Filmed in his Las Vegas Condo, this download DVD is taught as a lecture video that showcases some 'go anywhere' mentalism. From street performing to a crowded bar, theses concepts will make you look like a psychic!

Within this video you'll learn to perform the following miracles:

Fortunate - A lottery ticket prediction in your shoe! Six spectators stand and randomly create a number. It really is quite strange until you pull off your shoe and the number they just selected is the number PRINTED on a lottery ticket in your shoe!

$1.99 Clipboard - A utility clipboard that is ideal for street...

From the Magic Circle Lecture Series. Visions reveals the basic workings of blindfolds. More then this it reveals 25 amazing stunts to perform with a blindfold on. This is a must have for anyone interested in blindfold routines. Included are some great ideas for Russian roulette and blindfold drives.

1st edition 2012, 13 pages.

From the beginning of mentalism, there have been only two ways that a skilled mentalist can appear to read minds. Either tell them what to think or find out what they're thinking after the fact. In this video, you'll find standard card techniques that will allow you to appear to read minds by peeking secret information that's been written down.

The first effect is a play on the standard Desire effect. Five spectators record destinations they want to go on vacation and one by one using simple card techniques you can peek the information LIVE! Next you'll learn a basic center tear, an impromptu...

Tre - a unique video featuring three easily constructed mentalism effects that will fit any show.

Pocket Impressions - a pocket sized impression device. Create predictions or mind reading with a pocket sized anytime anywhere impression device. Taught is the Epic mental Epic which is Xavier's mental epic effect.

Russian roulette - learn to create a spiked Russian roulette using a lazy Susan costing under $20 in props.

Tie Loops - Learn to tie elastic invisible loops any time anywhere. The easiest method around.

1st edition 2013, runtime 33 minutes.

Ever wanted to make money as a psychic reader? Want to spice up your mentalism by adding depth with accurate cold readings?

Scott Xavier presents a basic course which teaches the secrets of psychic cold reading, numerology, and palmistry. You find out how to present readings from an actual professional psychic reader. Also included are the unique venues where Scott performs his skills to make extra money when times are tough.

1st edition 2013, runtime 34 minutes.

Having traveled nearly 2 years with a side show while first developing his show, Scott Xavier worked as a magician and a pain proof man. In this video you will find two unique demonstrations of his pain proof act.

You will learn:

• How to slam a mouse and/or rat trap against your tongue and survive unscathed...
• How Samurais can take a scalpel sharp samurai sword, grip it, and pull the sword against their flesh and not get injured!

1st edition 2013, runtime 16 minutes.

Learn the skills of the side show performer...

Within this 40 plus minute video, you will learn the skills to make a living as a side show magician and freak show performer.

• You'll learn the human block head routine, where you'll be able to hammer a nail into your head.
• Learn to gaff glass to make glass walking infinitely safer.
• Learn super human strength technique to tear an Apple into two pieces.
• A complete expose on making side show fire torches in a pinch, a flame fuel that is a solid and non-petroleum based and infinitely safer, you'll also see how a real freak show artist performs...

An expose of a Psychic Beer Foam Readers Skills

Have you ever wanted to make extra money at a bar as a mentalist? Why not add a Psychic Beer Foam reading to your line up of skills to share at the local pub.

With techniques borrowed from a Gregorian monk, Psychic entertainer Scott Xavier showcases the techniques to reveal a sitters past present and future!

You'll never be without money again when you add this skill. And free drinks will never be far away either.

1st edition 2015, 12 pages.

In this new video you will learn a new peak technique using a standard window envelope or a windowed wallet. It's completely clean and passes all scrutiny. It also justifies the need to peak. Also included is a whole section on zip ties you will learn three methods for escaping zip ties which will allow you to create new stage effects and publicity stunts. You can dress up all your existing escapes including the Cabaret Rope Escape by using this new 21st century handcuffing method. Also included is a new take on a Russian Roulette with water. This is great for family mentalism and always gets...

Triple Threat is a collection of mentalism and magic effects that Scott Xavier has been working on for nearly ten years.

In this manuscript you will find a no gimmick coin in hand routine. This is as pure as it gets. When you leave behind the dirty work, you'll even be able to develop your actual ability to predict a game of guess which hand a coin is in. And.... You're always right! Plus, because in the other effects, there's no finale, now there's a kicker ending too.

You'll also get Scott's unique card stab using a crossbow. This is the actual effect that he uses to close his 4 diamond...

Have you ever wanted an electronic impression device but they were just outside your price range? In this exclusive video, top mentalist Scott Xavier shows you the electronic impression device he bought from Staples for under $100. In fact, at the time of this writing, Ebay is selling them for $59. It is casually examinable and invisible. You'll learn to perform Q and A and fourth dimensional telepathy with a pen, clear clipboard, and a sheet of paper. All impressions are sent wirelessly to your cellphone using Bluetooth! Doesn't your mentalism need a boost?

1st edition 2017, length 14 min

A prediction to sealed sugar packet and prediction to fortune cookie.

Imagine having a prediction appear inside a sealed and freely selected sugar packet. It is like a confabulation on steroids. You will learn a method to "Inject" a prediction, playing card, or bill into a sealed sugar packet. Everyone knows they are hermetically sealed for health and safety reasons, so how is this possible? Bonus effect: The fortune cookie chair test has been a pet project of mine. Now I have refined it to be easier and quicker to setup. You have 3 spectators think of random things and their answers appear...

Imagine a triple threat of mentalism that builds to an ultimate end. Fortunae is the perfect lottery prediction. You can buy everything you need to make this work for under $85 on Amazon.

6 audience members are asked to stand and create a random number. The number is shown to have been predicted all along as a scroll revealing this number is lowered from the ceiling. Hit number 1. Next a volunteer calls the number and its the venues phone number! Hit number 2. Now for the insane part. The numbers used by the audience to randomly create the 10 digit prediction are found in a sealed gift box...

A light and heavy Rubiks cube effect.

Have you ever wanted to perform a light heavy chest but didn't want to spend huge sums of money on a tacky magic prop? CU3ED is a carry everywhere method for making it impossible to lift a Rubik's cube from your outstretched palm. You in essence steal the strength of your spectator. This is an ideal set up for a Rubik's cube solving or matching effect. It gives credibility and a method as this magic is occurring. I use it in every show. You get a brief PDF and a several videos teaching the methodology. This the ultimate street hypnosis that uses pseudo-hypnosis...

Welcome to the evolution of the blindfold. Gone is the down the nose peek, and here is the ultimate blindfold - using duct tape. Allowing for exceptional vision. This blindfold adds a level of ingenuity that will fool magicians and laymen alike. Plus Xavier demonstrates several routines you can use with your blindfold. Are you ready to kick your mentalism into the future?

1st edition 2020, length 20min.

Riven is a set of techniques for use with small post it pads (51x38 mm) which allow for a series of classic mentalism effects. From 1:1 close up and stage 'add a number' effects to predictions and word reveals, Riven will give you a set of techniques which only require the humble post it pad and a pen.

Contents:

• Introduction
• The Riven Gimmick
• Decisions Decisions
• Riven Envelope Prediction
• Asunder (add a number effect)
• The encapsulated peek
• Dreamer's Force
• Office Roulette
• Other Peeks
• Post it pad as a billet
• An essay on the 50/50 choice
• Psychological Premise
• Influence...

MindStorms is the first mentalism book from Australian magician and mentalist Sean Taylor. This unique publication brings together more than 20 routines from Sean's working repertoire and also details his feelings on the performance and presentation of mentalism. The descriptions of each effect are detailed way beyond those usually included in magic publications and are littered with observations, advice and handling tips which can only come from hundreds of performances of the material. Several of the items in the book have been in Sean's armoury for many years and several are still in his...