Mentalism & Spiritism in Magic & Mentalism: page 78

This Name and Place effect is propless, gaffless, effortless, self-working and will take about 45 seconds to perform and destroy your participant.

You walk up to an utter stranger. Ask her to create an imaginary person in her mind. Also ask her to give that imaginary person an imaginary name and an imaginary place, which could literally be anywhere in the world. All this happens in her mind and she reveals absolutely nothing. And you read her mind and reveal that imaginary name and imaginary place. How powerful would that be?

This effect feels exactly like that to your participant. You...

"As a total newbie, I've always wanted to explore swami or nail writing, but there were too many choices so I had no idea where to start. I also love the list of tricks. I think I'll proceed down the lie detector route too. Thanks a bunch Hal." - Bill Peterson

Swami Theory 101 is a workshop-style swami writing tutorial for true beginners to this form of magic and mentalism.

The swami writer magic and mentalism trick is a classic effect where the magician appears to predict or reveal a thought-of piece of information, such as a number or word. The trick relies on a small, concealed...

"Bob Cassidy's work with Anneman's Fourth Dimensional Telepathy is legendary. Seeing him perform 4DT live is a masters-level lesson in how to present mentalism. As great as his performance was, there were certain things about the mechanics of his handling I didn't care for. With A Nod to Bob, Scott has ingeniously eliminated all of these, with what may be the most streamlined, efficient handling yet. Three envelopes, three business cards and a couple of pens. Utterly Brilliant." - Bill O'Connell

"I purchased "A Nod to Bob" last night and it's absolutely brilliant. No faffing around with...

Digital Book Test is an ebook in PDF format that you can easily carry on your mobile phone. It takes up very little space on your phone. With a physical book, a participant riffles through the pages. But here on an ebook, a participant will scroll through the pages up and down.

The core method is a word divination. A participant chooses a random word based on his birthday (he never reveals his birthday at any point) and you will reveal the word with zero fishing. You will be able to first reveal the first letter of the word, which will always hit accurately and never be wrong and then you...

I have been enamored with this principle for the past 50 years, and some of my earliest "commercial " creations were devised on the Parity Principle.

This manuscript attempts to explain and exploit the principle for "across-the-table" use to even a large stage demonstration, with an abundance of practical examples that you can just "print and perform".

There are also many ideas and suggestions to enable you to customize the effects for your needs and performing preferences. While it would not be practical to perform more than one of these effects in a single show, once you understand...

Coco Mentalism here stands for coinless coin mentalism. This routine is shown using an imaginary penny, dime, and nickel of US currency. But you can use any 3 different coins of your own country's currency. No physical coins are used. Everything is in the participant's imagination. This routine starts with an imaginary penny, dime, and nickel and ends with an imaginary bitcoin.

You will also be able to leave a nice souvenir with your participant in the form of your business card with the image of a bitcoin on the back side of your card. The initial part of this routine may seem like Max Maven's Positive...

This is a powerful mind reading routine that has an emotional appeal based on the theme of endangered languages and the poignancy of their potential extinction. Using just a single double blank business card and a one-time preparation, you can perform this effect at any time, anywhere to anyone. That single business card will last you several dozens of performances. And when it wears out, you can simply make another one. You can easily carry this in your pocket or wallet.

On one side of the double-blank business card, you have some endangered languages and on the other side, you have some...

This ebook will help you to cash in on the age-old popularity of astrology. The contents include how to sell horoscopes with a simple code act, determining compatibility with astrology, effects with an astrological theme, crystals and astrology, a complete astrology lecture, plus how to give cold readings with astrology. One chapter tells you how to predict the future with astrology, using a system that takes minutes to do.

The ebook contains several close-up effects, including Star Seeker, which Richard has performed on TV in several countries, and his favorite effect, Cycle of the Squares,...

There is no more powerful effect than one that uses some personal information of the spectator that the magician could not possibly know. Here the selected card is found using either the spectator's zodiac sign or the month in which the spectator was born. Self-working. No sleights. Any deck, even a borrowed one.

1st edition 2024, PDF 6 pages.

This is a quick and powerful mentalism routine using a list of banned books. There is a one-time preparation of a single double blank business card or index card or postcard. Or you can even carry this effect on your mobile phone.

The performer introduces the theme of banned books - "Words can be dangerous. Written, published and placed in the wrong hands - words can kill. Some of the most dangerous words ever written are inside these books on this card. These books were deemed dangerous at different points of time by different establishments. They were banned and censored for various reasons." ...

This book documents Sinclair's test of his second wife, Mary Craig Sinclair, psychic abilities. She had an interest in the occult. She attempted to duplicate 290 pictures that her brother drew. Sinclair claimed Mary successfully duplicated 65, with 155 "partial successes" and 70 failures. However, critics pointed out that the experiments were not sufficiently controlled allowing for example sensory leakage. One such critic, Martin Gardner, wrote:

"As Mental Radio stands, it is a highly unsatisfactory account of conditions surrounding the clairvoyancy tests. Throughout his entire life, Sinclair has been...

This ebook teaches you how to use basic numerology to give your clients a reading about the trends of their life. Richard usually gives his clients detailed information about the next twelve months plus the trends for the next five years. This system also enables you to answer your client's questions about the future, such as "Will I be happy?", "Will my marriage last?", and "Should I change job?" These are typical questions that psychics are regularly asked. This book will help you predict the trends in your client's lives and provide satisfactory answers to their questions about the future. ...

A quick and easy packet trick for those with analytical minds. An envelope containing a prediction is introduced, along with seven cards, each displaying a different number. You explain that there is something written behind each card, but that will be revealed later.

The cards are then arranged in two rows - one with four cards and the other with three. The participant is asked to eliminate one of the rows, and you turn over the cards in that row, revealing that you had predicted which row they would choose.

Next, the participant pairs one card from the remaining row with any other...

Essential reading for anyone interested in the psychic reading business.

Charles Garner has been a professional psychic reader for fifty years. He's also been a professional magician, horoscope pitchman, stage hypnotist, spook show entrepreneur, and seance medium. He relates some of his adventures in this ebook. Over the years, Charles has deliberately kept a low profile but is well known to his clients, who consult with him from all around the world. His client list is a who's who of the movie, theater, and sporting worlds.

In this ebook, Charles explains his "rules of work," the essential...

25 Drawing Duplication secrets from the masters.

"This is a fantastic resource for the working mentalist! José has done an amazing job of collating all of these classic methods into one comprehensive and convenient book. Some of these methods are extremely rare and difficult to find so this compilation really is a treasure chest of ideas waiting for you to open and delve inside!" - Marc Paul

Imagine learning one of the most mystifying feats of pure mind reading, an invaluable skill that's been closely guarded by the world's most legendary mentalists. What price would you place on such profound...

The Silent Bell is an impossible-looking playing card divination. It is totally sweatless, deckless, elegant, enigmatic and can also be made propless if you so wish. A physical deck of cards is not required to perform this effect. You can perform this anytime, anywhere to anyone. The impact of this routine is such that, surely, this will become your 'go to' deckless playing card divination effect.

An interesting principle called the Shadow Limitation principle is used here to achieve the desired impact.

You will be performing The Silent Bell just 10 minutes after reading this ebook....

Be more confident when using Equivoque.

This eBook provides you with a comprehensive understanding of Equivoque, enabling you to use it effectively and confidently in your routines. It is filled with a variety of graphics, illustrations, and examples to make the process of learning how to use " Equivoque" as easy and enjoyable as possible for you.

You will learn:

• What two things you must do when using Equivoque?
• One thing you should never do when performing Equivoque
• Master the fundamentals: Thoroughly understand the basic principles of Equivoque, including its structure and psychological...

Here's an incredibly direct book test that not only will amaze your audience, it will stun magicians, as well. There have been book tests with external paraphernalia and book tests with specially printed books... but never one so diabolically bold, clever, simple and direct as this.

The spectator simply opens a book, notes a word, and you can reveal it immediately or later. No involved mathematics. No stooge. None of the old thrusting of a card into the pages and all of that. No force, never the same word twice, and the book is an ordinary paperback that you can buy at any drug store. Or...

Walkabout mentalism is an extremely pleasant way to make a part- or full-time living. It gives you the opportunity to entertain people with mentalism, and anything else you wish to share with others. In this ebook, Richard Webster covers his unique way of doing walkabout and close-up mentalism. When he approaches a group, he offers them a lucky charm, a quick reading, a psychic experiment, a magic trick, or a joke. This ebook covers the Real Thing, 14 mentalism effects, five mnemonics and memory effects, jokes, and how to get started in readings. There's even a brief section on standup performing,...

An impromptu mentalism effect involving a merely thought card, chosen from aces and figures, and in which, despite the possibility of the spectator lying, the real truth will always be revealed by the Magician.

Truth Bites is a mentalism effect but also a packet trick always ready when needed, where a spectator thinks of a card that could be one of the four aces or any figure in the deck (Jacks, Queens or Kings). She will also secretly choose a role to play: Knight, who will always tell the truth, or rogue who, on the contrary, will lie all the time.

The illusionist, after quickly "Zig...

Six new professional routines that will make anyone believe you are genuinely psychic.

"This is a great collection of 'test conditions' mentalism that will enable you to build a reputation as the real deal. Simple, direct and elegant methods that will allow you to focus on making your presentations as amazing as possible. Jose shares one of his pet secrets in 'Hearing Thoughts' that I especially liked, it's a gem of a method and could transform the speed at which you gain your secret knowledge. Excellent thinking!" - Marc Paul

"A perfect compilation for all your Mentalism needs." - Marc Salem ...

A different approach to Tarot readings.

There are literally hundreds of books written on the Tarot, but this is probably the only one with a "streetwise" approach. This unorthodox system describes a more realistic, down-to-earth attitude to the Tarot, based on practicality rather than the more common metaphysical theories.

This is not to say that there is no spiritual element to this method. It encourages an attitude of empathy and compassion, which the author believes is essential for a Tarot reader. There is an entire chapter on the ethics of Tarot reading, a topic that is rarely, if...

An ever-available packet trick: an amazing mentalism effect concerning the divination of chosen or merely thought cards, complete with prediction and final surprise.

This is an impromptu mentalism effect handled as a simple packet trick, involving an amazing first phase based on a prediction and a great final surprise. The conjurer, after showing nine cards of Spades, from Ace to 9, shuffles them and has a spectator cut the pack. Holding it facedown, the magician chooses one card without showing it, leaving it in view as his prediction. He has the spectator cut the remaining pack (of eight...

With a 30+ year background in magic, mentalism, and escapes, Jim has become semi-retired from performing and is pursuing other passions which include a lifetime interest in the metaphysical, writing, teaching classes in psychic development, and giving readings online.

• What Is a Pendulum
• The Responses - "Yes" "No" and "Maybe"
• The Traditional Three
• Past, Present, Future
• Conclusion
• Interview
• Charts, Photos, etc.
• Bibliography

1st edition 2019, PDF 30 pages.