Mentalism & Spiritism in Magic & Mentalism: page 50

An easy-to-make and easy to perform version of a book reading test. You can not only tell them the word they're thinking of, but you can even tell them how many characters are in the word - and it's all easy. No forcing.

One of the more difficult tasks facing magicians is coming up with scripts - of any sort. And explaining why someone is picking a word from a dictionary so that you can read their mind is - at best - difficult.

Well, the author of How To Write A Script used his methodology to write a script that successfully explains - and conceals the secret - to perform the dictionary test. He even explains...

If you've wanted to present a Midnight Theatre Ghost Show - a Spirit Seance - Haunt a House - or scare the Yell out of your friends at a Ghost Party, The Ghost Book of Dark Secrets tell you how!

Revealed - completely - the strange and weird manifestations that transpire in darkness during the midnight spook shows and in private seance rooms. Ghosts by night stimulate the imagination - a sense of unease reigns as darkness falls - a thousand chills and thrills await. Go behind the scenes and learn how to duplicate these spine-chilling demonstrations for profit - or fun!

• The Theatre Midnight...

Do you want to be a professional mentalist? This authoritative textbook shows how to enter this interesting and highly profitable profession. This ebook literally takes the reader by the hand, and step by step, outlines the correct procedure - from start to finish. Just as if you hired Nelson to consult with you on how to break into the psychic entertainment business.

Covered in detail are: How to begin - the necessary requisites - suitable names and titles - the lecture - routines - publicity and a hundred and one time-proven facts that are so necessary for success. Not only does Nelson...

Effect as seen by the participant. From among hundreds of words, a participant chooses a single word silently in her mind. It is a totally free choice and there is no force of any kind. After a simple and quick process of visualization by the participant, the performer is able to divine the exact word accurately without pumping. Nothing is spoken or written down by the participant.

This routine can be repeated instantly for the same participant or can be performed for multiple participants simultaneously. The principle behind the basic method is a very novel one and can find many other applications. ...

A 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...

It's all in the Head - Lecture Notes

"Genuinely fabulous!" - Ken Dyne

Get ready to step inside of Stefan Olschewski's head. In this ebook, you will find lots of content from his professional repertoire. Nothing is held back. Stefan even shares an exclusive idea that got him standing ovations when he did his lecture in Austria, something that has never happened before in the 35 years history of the respective club.

Here is what you will find inside:

• 51 pages full of mind blowing mentalism
• 44 photos and drawings explaining everything in great detail
• Professional effects from Stefan's working...

"Dr. A" was a real-life figure, having devoted 33 years of his life as a very successful office reader and clairvoyant. He gave Robert Nelson full permission to publish his unique secrets, however he requested that he remain anonymous.

He devised, created and used what Nelson regarded as one of the finest - if not the finest - methods of giving private readings and (apparently) reading the minds of others.

The system described is so subtle and versatile that Dr. "A" and Nelson both were able to give thought-staggering readings and demonstrations under the most adverse of conditions, whether...

Here is a miraculous, "test conditions" billet reading method that is both fiendishly clever and imminently practical. Leave it to the fertile brain of Bob Nelson to develop a billet test as good as this!

The sitter writes any question on a slip of paper and folds it tightly. She drops this into a glass tumbler. Sitter then takes her own handkerchief and places same over mouth of glass. A rubber band is used to snap around the edge of glass, holding the handkerchief in place.

The glass, containing the spectator's billet, is left standing on a table throughout the test. The performer picks...

The "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...

ENVELOPE noun: A flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document.

SWITCH noun: The act of changing to or adopting one thing in place of another.

TRANSPARENCY noun: The characteristic of being easy to see through.

SWITCHER-VOPE noun: A combination of all three elements.

If you do a search online for billet switching apparatus, you will come across a variety of devices the majority of which seem to be boxes of different shapes and sizes ranging from cardboard to perspex and antiqued oak. Some of these boxes are ingenious, some extremely expensive and...

"It is amazing cover to cover. Brilliant ideas and clear explanation of execution. I expect to add several to my formal and informal performances. Jose is a mentalists dream producer." - Marc Salem

"I've been reading Jose's ideas for years and have always been impressed with his thinking. This is a fantastic collection of clever routines, devious methods and strong presentations. Make sure you read the chapter on reveals as it will make ALL your mentalism more impactful. Overall a great book by a clever thinker." - Marc Paul

"Having not only read, but contributed to José's masterpiece "TMWKHTAAM",...

Possess someone's bottle with a genie. When you uncover the mouth of the bottle, the bottle starts moving because you stirred up the genie inside. Must-see video.

• No use of thread, loops, ITRs, or wires
• Ideal for closeup, street or anywhere there's a surface
• No special environmental or surface requirements
• No magnets
• Extremely easy
• Can use borrowed bottle

Suitable for stroll-around and street magic, if there is a surface...

In this eBook, Bob Nelson reveals his Mystery of the Gyrating Tables presentation, complete with opening lecture.

This effect certainly belongs in the realm of the psychic. Present it as an example of spirit phenomena, inject a little showmanship, and, as Nelson says, you'll "skyrocket to fame."

Using ordinary, unprepared tables and no apparatus whatsoever, the tables will tip, teeter, wobble and gyrate around the room or stage in the craziest fashion. And this despite the medium not even seated at the table with the participants! No stooges or confederates are employed at any time. ...

The 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...

The center tear is, without question, the finest all-around method for gaining information written by a spectator. The main advantage of the center tear is that it is always ready to use, a small slip of paper is all that is needed.

In the past, many performers went to U. F. Grant seeking a way to use the center tear effectively. The problem which confronted most of them was how to read the written message without being detected. This problem confronts nearly everyone who wants to use the center tear. And it has been the reason many performers have avoided it.

In this eBook are revealed...

Dee Christopher finally divulges the full work on his Block concept. You could walk into a room with just this gimmick and blow the minds of the entire room, one by one.

"Oh boy, what a clever man Dee is. Simple gimmick to make, solid full p##k, and great ideas from the mind of a clever gentleman. An excellent tool to achieve mind reading." - Pablo Amira

"Get it. Trust me." - Tom Mullenger

"Block is one of the best peek devices I've EVER used!" - Lewis Lé Val

"It's rare that I'm fooled, but this TOTALLY fooled me. I'm going to make one now!" - Peter Antoniou

"This is...

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...

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...

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...

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.