Magic & Mentalism: page 251

The Openers and the Closers of your magic shows are the most important aspect of magical entertainment...they dictate how your audiences will perceive you...then and later.

Many photographs and a video are included explaining every detail of Paul's excitingly magical routines!

Paul's "The not so invisible deck" routine is not what you think. It is his very special routine that he has used as his "closer" for over 20 years. The patter is hilarious...wait until you see the real secret behind this routine. All patter and many nuances of performance are included.

The introduction contains...

A participant chooses a random question secretly. But the performer has predicted prior to the beginning of the routine, the answer which exactly matches the random secret question. This is extremely clean, easy, self working and almost hands off - a delight to perform. All you would need is a few business cards.

• No peeks, no switches, no impressions, no center tears, no swami.
• No sleights, no preshow, no stooges, no instant stooges.
• No dual reality, no multiple outs, no electronics.

1st edition 2017, 6...

Before you take your magic show on the road, this ebook shares some vital tips with you.

Taking a large stage/illusion show on the road is a massive task that can be hugely rewarding and profitable. However, there are also many pitfalls that one needs to be aware of that can ruin you. This is a short ebook filled with concise information to guide you in the right direction so that you don't end up jumping in the deep end and making costly mistakes.

From market, research to planning your show and the types of tricks one should consider including transport, sound and lights, special effects...

They pick a card (no force), they return it to the deck, they shuffle - as much as they want. You pull out a written prediction (genuinely pre-written; no swami) and it tells them how many cards from the top of the deck their card will be after shuffling. They - or the performer - deals down to that number of cards and there it is, their card at the predicted location.

Note: The prediction may be off by one, two, three or possibly more places depending on how well you master this skill. You will also need a stripper deck even though you will not be using it to strip out any cards.

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Here's a book that belongs on every magician's digital shelf. Inside you'll find 48 effects, tips and suggestions for close-up and club performers.

One of our favorites is the "Ring and Balloon Problem," as we can see it being used to win bar bets. Especially if you use an engagement or wedding patter story with your spectator. "Dollar Discernment" is also exceptionally clever as a mental test. We believe entertainers will make great use of it for those situations where they are asked to perform and have no props with them. Good stuff.

Here's a look at what's included:

• Preface
• The...

A powerful, versatile and propless system for mentalists.

This subtle and invisible system will allow you to recreate incredible demonstrations of mind reading and prediction previously limited to using expensive electronic props.

• It's easy to learn, understand and implement.
• There is no dual reality or special scripting.
• No peeking or forcing.
• No angles.
• 100% accuracy every time.
• This is a method that will instantly be added to your arsenal of ways to create solid demonstrations with ordinary items, at any time, in any situation.

This ebook discusses creating your own spirit bell for close up performances.

You only need two simple items to create a bell that will ring at your command, while isolated. You can use the bell as an oracle, or for a living and dead test, both of which are covered in this short download.

If you've ever wanted to perform the classic spirit bell act in close up performances, but don't want to spend the money, the pocket space required or rely on electronics to do the work for you, this concept is perfect for you. You will also receive a link to watch Dee Christopher's own spirit bell routine...

Vernelo, another Chicago magic dealer, not only sold a good selection of magic tricks but also novelties, puzzles and a large selection of non-magic books. About half of this catalog is dedicated to books in all kinds of fields of interests including letter writing, public speaking, jokes, stories, bookkeeping, photography, calculations, and many more.

1st edition 1901, 192 pages.

This catalog describes mostly magic tricks, some magic books and a list of acting plays. Madame Inez, or just M. Inez, was married to E. M. Vernelo and she was very involved in the early years of The Sphinx mostly as editor.

1st edition 1904, 76 pages.

A Chicago dealer who did manufacture his own apparatus.

1st edition 1893, 24 pages.

Full color catalog advertising videos and books.

1st edition 2000; 16 pages.

The master of Propless Mentalism, Peter Turner now offers a full series in this topic.

The definition of Propless Mentalism is, at best, arguable (this is discussed in length inside this volume). The definition that Peter has stuck closely to is: the participant never writes anything down, and the only time the mentalist writes anything is to reveal information.

Peter has tried to make the material as sure-fire as possible (not chancy or bold), whilst keeping the process as small as possible - no long-winded, drawn-out presentations. If the presentation isn't as quick as (if not faster...

This ebook teaches the illusion of hypnosis; you don't need to be a hypnotist to perform these mind blowing effects.

Hypnosis is one of the purest and real forms of mentalism; in essence you are apparently a true master of mind control, with the ability to make anyone do anything you wish. With great power comes great responsibility. From mentalism effects with a hypnosis flavour, to self working hypnosis-esque miracles, it's all in here. If you have followed the rest of the monthly course volumes, you'll know that each month is packed with effects, routines, principles and ideas from a range...

• The Night Before Competition
• Short Quick Mentalism Routine
• Music
• Make It Fit
• Teacher Fans Creativity Flame
• Book Report
• Makeup
• Don't Forget The Idea

1st edition 2017, 10 pages.

Join Peter Turner in an exploration of "Observational Mentalism". If you like mentalism that is simple and uses less known psychological techniques, this is for you. Observe, watch carefully for subtle cues and read minds like no other. Open your eyes, open your mind and get this eBook full with new applications and effects that look incredible and at the same time, credible mentalism. Not just ideas and routines from Peter, but also contributions from Fraser Parker, Ben Cardall, Kenton Knepper and more.

1st edition 2016, 130 pages.

This volume is about star sign divination. Peter Turner teaches you different methods to do the cleanest Star Sign Divination that you can imagine. The teaching is crystal clear no stones left unturned. In this eBook, you will find methods, routines and everything that you need to perform the strongest zodiac routines.

The content:

• Monkeying Around - Zodiac Anagram
• Additional Thoughts - Elliot Watson, Alan Nu, Robert Watkins
• The Bob Principle - Hearting Stars
• Additional Ideas - Mark Chandaue
• Liar, Liar
• Truth Teller
• Additional Idea - Colin McLeod
• A Simple Divination
• Truly...

This volume is about Character building and Storytelling. From one of the world’s top mentalist probably this is one of the most valuable information you can learn. In this volume Peter Turner talk’s about the following topics:

• Why is finding your character is so important?
• Do you have to tell stories in your act?
• How to construct a story
• Philip Larkin’s rule of thirds
• Do people believe it?
• What makes someone fake?
• Being believable
• PDE vs. MDE
• The Fortune Cookie
• Little methaphorical moments
• Beautiful symphony
• The Approach
• The Shakes

1st edition 2016, 48 pages.

So far Vol 1. Psychological Card Forces was the most successful eBook of the series. Based on that Peter Turner decided to dedicate one more volume to psychological forces. In this volume Peter teaches you how to force anything. Volume 7 covers how to force places, numbers, countries, names, even imaginary dice throw outcomes and many more.

In this volume, there are many contributions. You will learn routines from Morgan Stebler, Pablo Amira, Sean Waters, Art Vanderlay and Rus Andrews. Peter Turner gives additional commentary for all the routines.

This eBook contains the following:

• Piggybacking Principle
• Forcing Places/Countries
• The Pause and...

The oil and water effect is a classic of card magic, some love it, some hate it. If one has ever seen Rene Lavand do it slow motion with one hand you probably love it. But there is only one Rene Lavand. Some say the effect of red and black cards separating is rather weak, until Roy Walton added a kicker in 1969 where half the cards change to Queens. Dave Bendix tweaked Walton’s handling. Bob Stencil and Terry LaGerold devised a narrative that logically excused the surprise appearance of the Queens. Jon Racherbaumer and Jeff Busby independently expanded the kicker to not only change half the cards but...

Do you think people really care if you find a coin is heads, or in their left hand?? They rather are impressed if you guess their secrets or if they lie.

Intro/Basic effect: You meet a complete stranger. They think of somebody, or something, or a place you can not possibly know. Anything. And then, they think of a secret, a statement about this person, this object or this place that is either true or false. You (or the audience) will then ask only one question, not related to the statement, and will know instantly if the statement is true or not.

Heads or Tails: You find out if they lie...

One of the most important elements of a performance. Without allowing time for the audience to comprehend the magician is doing nothing more than running through a series of instruction steps. Time adds drama, energy and the sizzle needed to enhance magic.

Timing is a hard subject to cover. One does not learn from books or lectures. Those sources, like this text, help identify the value of time. The magician must acquire his/her own skills with the use of time.

This text will help identify how it is used, provide examples you can relate to, and get you started. Armed with this knowledge...

From the foreword:

Going down the list of contributors one will find very prominent names such as Elmsley, Walton and Avis. When this book originally appeared they were young and largely unknown. Enjoy some of their early contributions to the art of close-up magic.

• Foreword
• The Repeat Card In Hat (Tommy Vanderschmidt)
• The Cut And Restored Cigarette (Arthur Holland)
• Jet Transportation (Bobby Bernard)
• Point Of Departure (Alex Elmsley)
• Knifed (Roy Walton)
• The Seance Card Trick (Ted Danson)
• The Monte Cristo Ring (John Derris)
• The Cards Of Pegasus (Jack Avis)

1st edition 1953, 37 pages; 1st digital edition 2017, 30 pages....

Fabian, in the role as literary and technical editor of Abracadabra magazine, selected and edited these routines.

• Publisher's Foreword
• "The Conjurer Comes Forward" Or Making Money Out Of Magic (Ron Bishop)
• Allez Oop!! (Jack Shepherd)
• Glass Distinction (Robert W. Edmanson)
• The Grand National (Syd the Sorcerer)
• Picture Projection (Arthur Eydmann)
• The Spanish Prince (John K. Bays)
• The Mechanical Banner (Jack Le Dair)
• Blown Egg (Syd the Sorcerer)
• The Chinese Chain (A. G. Jacobs)
• Cigarettes To Pocket (John K. Bays)
• The Quick And The Dead (Peter A. McDonald)
• Decks In Sympathy (Arnold...