Mentalism & Spiritism in Magic & Conjuring: page 65

Re-Thinks is a new series of eBooks from TC Tahoe.

"I would recommend TC Tahoe's re-Thinks to anyone!" - Paul Daniels

"Practical, commercial routines from a successful working pro." - John Carney

"That thing you do with the chairs kills me! I watch you do it every week and I can’t tell if you have some kind of ‘influencing power’ or you really do have ESP! Either way, you are no longer welcome to our poker game!" - Paul Santley, Cruise Director Carnival Cruise Lines

In my opinion the Chair Test, as a premise, is simple strong and direct. There is no reason to mess with...

Out in the Cold is the cold reading technique TC Tahoe uses, especially when he is stuck or needs to re-direct a reading. Just a few of these lines in the back of your mind and you will never be left out in the cold again.

"This book is for all psychic readers, from beginners to professionals. Every reader experiences “blanks” at times, especially when working in a busy environment with a long line of people waiting their turn for a reading. The information in this book enables you to continue talking, no matter how drained or exhausted you may be. You’ll also discover Out in the...

Re-Thinks is a new series of eBooks from TC Tahoe.

"I have seen TC kill the crowd with his Locked & Loaded Key routine. It is well thought out, fast paced and a fooler. Oh, and UnGimmicked!" - Paul Romhany

"I have always been a fan of TC's thinking. TC knows how to entertain and shares these secrets with you in his series, while providing new methods and clean approaches in his methods." - Kenton Knepper

"Rarely does a working pro magician release his good stuff to others.... I would dash, not saunter, to buy this work from TC Tahoe!" - Dan Garrett

"I would recommend TC Tahoe's re-Thinks to anyone!" - Paul...

Re-Thinks is a new series of eBooks from TC Tahoe.

"TC is one of bizarre magics most inventive minds. In this great new book he presents a series of routines which engage the audience in a way that true magical entertainment should. There are some great ideas and unique twists in this book which will be enjoyed by any magical performer that has ventured to the darkside. These are the kinds of ideas you can't wait to try and can visualise yourself doing. This comes highly recommended from me and is a great addition to your library." - Freddie Valentine

"Many thanks for sharing your latest...

Luck of the Draw reading system. This is a wonderful easy system that is well suited to entertainment readings as well as being able to go more in-depth. It is great for walk-a-round situations too. TC often uses Luck of The Draw as an "add-on" to other readings. It is fun and very non-offense style of oracle, as it deals with "Lucky Items".

Revised edition 2012, 17 pages.

29 effects with Tarot cards.

Here is what Richard Webster had to say about it:

An ebook of color based readings.

"I love this book! It has many different styles of color readings. There are many variations here to fit everyone's venue. TC has done his homework on this one, he gets into details on color like no other book. This book is a gem, I love it. Riding The Rainbow contains material that will remain in your arsenal for the rest of your life." - Neal Scrye

"Like a kid in a candy store" is how I felt when I read TC Tahoe's "Riding the Rainbow." It is a delightful book on the subject of readings using color, but it goes much further than that. Going well...

Tarot Chairs is a strong, entertaining Chair Test, combined with the Tarot.

"I love it! A great, simple routine for stage or parlour involving the Tarot that is both entertaining and engaging! There is a lot of scope here for the performer to inject his own personality which is always great. There simply aren't enough good quality routines out there that utilise the Tarot, and this is a great addition to that small collection. Simply fantastic!" - Paul Voodini

"I love Tarot Chairs. It's a great idea, and one that could be performed in almost every type of situation." - Richard Webster

1st edition 2012, updated...

"Really great stuff! I love Billz. Such a cool serial number prediction. Great application of a tried and true principle." - Cameron Francis 


"I saw TC DESTROY a room full of magicians with this amazing CARD MIRACLE. He quickly scribbled something on a pad and that was it. Such a strong and clean version of the classic STOP trick or OPEN PREDICTION. Everyone laughed when he showed us the easy method." - Nathan Kranzo

The impact it has on layman is tremendous. Yes it is simple, simple in execution and easy for audiences to follow.

EFFECT

The Entertainer removes a deck of cards and discards the box,...

The Center Tear Papers is a collection of graphic, plot lines and scripts to help make the classic center more engaging and meaningful.

"In this book TC Tahoe explains his unique approach to the center tear and how he uses it to create strong and memorable routines that empower and help others. TC's empathy for others is visible in everything he writes, and it's hard to imagine anyone who would not be moved and helped by these routines. Highly recommended." - Richard Webster

"Well done TC. The scripting here is amazing. Using any center tear, it's a journey you take with your spectator. It has taken...

A hands off Bank Night Routine, and so much more.

The Elimination Principle is the method behind TC Tahoe's "The Color Game", a simple and direct, Bank Night routine.

This manuscript also includes a Safe Smash and Stab type effect. And one of TC's favorite routines for opening a show called, On the House.

Simple, direct magic, that can work for a small group or a thousand. Play for laughs or are a serious mental piece.

1st edition 2016, 14 pages.

A simple effective design duplication. Simple in execution (no memory work) and simple and topical for your audience to follow.

"I would recommend TC's EmotiCon to anyone!" - Paul Daniels

1st edition 2016, 20 pages.

TC has thrown a party, a pendulum swinging party and his guests have brought to this party some of the best material you will find on "the most underused tool in mentalism".

Featuring Richard Webster, Jeff McBride, Alain Nu, Docc Hilford, Neal Scryer, Stuart Palm, Stuart Nolan, Scott Grossburg, Erick Olson, Dr. Bill and more.

There is a little something for everyone, whether you are looking for story-telling magic, mentalism, or even tips on how to use this fascinating tool.

So whip out your pendulum and start swingin'!

• Foreword
• Introduction
• TC Tahoe
  • Drinking The Moon
  • For Whom The Wine Glass Tolls ...

Buzz words and phrases to help learn, remember and understand the Tarot.

"As a reader, TC Tahoe is gentle, empathetic, warm, caring, and incredibly accurate. While he was living here in New Zealand, we'd regularly meet in a local cafe. TC gave readings for several members of the staff, and they still talk about him more than a year later. Highly recommended." - Richard Webster

A mentalism routine with dice and coffee cups.

Three dice are rolled, and a number is freely and fairly created by the volunteer. No force of any kind. You then show a prediction that has been in full view the entire show, and that prediction is 100% correct.

1st edition 2023, PDF 5 pages.

Spirit materialization and fraudulent mediums.

A record of research and experiment in a much-talked-of realm of mystery, with a review and criticism of the so-called spiritualistic phenomena of spirit materialization and hints and illustration as to the possibility of artificially producing the same.

Excerpt from the author's preface:

Cumberland was a muscle reader who did not claim to possess any psychic abilities. In this work he recounts many such 'thought-reading' encounters with notable people.

From the introduction:

Welcome to the first volume of Psuedo Chronicles. The goal of these notes and this series is to showcase effects that mimic real mind reading or extraordinary skill with playing cards. None of the effects contained herein require any sleight of hand beyond a beginner level. That being said, do not under estimate the power of these effects. They are a constant in my working repertoire and always receive great reactions. [Note: These effects have previously been published in Subtle which has been out of print for some time.

Effects:

Subtle: A routine that displays how far ahead you can get using psychology in a routine.

This demonstration...

"Steve, I got goosebumps. It's absolute genius!" - Chris Kavanaugh

"I'm always tickled with effects that require nothing but your business card and a writing utensil and P.S. I Love You put a big smile on my face! This is simplicity with high impact at its best." - Ran Pink

"Honestly, this is a killer. It's rapidly turning into one of my Favourites of the Decade." - Troy Donockley

"Like a musician which he is, Steve Shufton has taken a theme and created a medley, really a fugue, with developed variations on a theme. Whether one does the entire routine or even just a part or two of...

ZenerPhobia is a compilation and collection of ten effects that can be done with a Zener deck or as it is more commonly known the ESP deck.

Included in the book:

An introduction to the symbols and a brief description of the Piatnik and Royal Magic ESP decks and their little known secrets.

Mix-a-Mastosis
A spectator uses her inane ESP powers to predict whether five unseen cards will match another five unseen cards.

Janus Syndrome
Five Zener cards are openly put into five envelopes and mixed by a spectator. The magician predicts what symbol will be chosen, and another spectator chooses...

Written by paranormal entertainer Stephen Ward, this ebook is designed to help and inspire you to be original when performing paranormal entertainment. Inside the ebook you will find a wealth of information concerning subjects such as choice of material, character development and planning a show. You will find out about popular storylines, planning a script and the basics of writing it. Although there are no routines in the book there are plenty of ideas to help give you the confidence to write and perform your own material. All of the tips and ideas have been used to create real shows for real...

• 100% self-working
• instant reset
• everything can be examined at the end

You now turn to face them again and, after suitable concentration, reveal that they are holding the coin in their hand - they are! You then continue...

This is a really funny murder mystery routine. The zippered "case" (used to house everything) is "re-opened" and the possible weapons and five laminated clue-cards are removed. With your help, the spectator now deduces which of the weapons was used. Once he's done so, you explain, humorously, why the other weapons couldn't possibly have been used, so he's effectively solved the murder! This means that everything can be returned to the case, which can then be officially closed.

• No re-set is needed.
• Ideal for close-up or "murder weekend" shows.
• Not suitable for non-english speaking countries. ...

20 mentalism effects with a foreword by Max Maven. Out of print since 1985. Now again available as ebook.

From the foreword by Max Maven: