Mentalism & Spiritism in Magic & Mentalism

After getting so much positive feedback from his first release, Perplexed, we now have the next step in Matt's creative journey, pushing things further into the unknown. The effects in this release are connected by the idea of energy. Energy in presentation, energy in methodology or both. This is some of the strongest material in Matt's repertoire, that will leave a lasting impression with your participants that they will not soon forget.

First up, we have a complete deep dive into Matt's Psychometry routine, including how to use it in any environment, one-on-one, close-up or stage. Completely...

This intro price will go up to $18 from June 2, 2025.

A new principle Step Jumble Force is introduced in this ebook. You can use this lovely principle to create your own routines on different themes.

Based on a presentation on the theme of Eye Patterns, a participant secretly thinks of several random digits from his date of birth or phone number and based on that arrives at a random word. Based on this word, he then mentally chooses either a personality trait or a color or playing card etc. And the performer is able to divine this final thought accurately.

There are no sleights, no...

Tell people about themselves using their names. Or use it to add depth and structure to drawings people make and more.

A method for giving a character analysis or reading that can be combined with graphology or many other systems, though designed to stand alone. You can present this as psychologically driven, psychic, or something in between. You can also use this in various mentalism presentations, too, giving people reasons as to why they picked certain words.

You will be able to give a quick two-minute reading, or a more thorough one, depending on your circumstances. Released with...

Whether you believe in the concept of rebirth or not, you will surely enjoy performing this effect. It is quick, visual, self working and very impactful.

You can choose to perform this as a serious rebirth themed routine or you can choose to perform this in a humorous way, depending on the kind of audience you are performing this for. Your participant just needs to have a phone with google on it.

The performer shows a single envelope which he says contains the picture of a person who has taken a rebirth from a previous life. The...

Number reading, numerology, and cartomancy.

For psychic entertainers and readers – a hybrid mix of thought-dial, numerology, and various other concepts that let you answer any question posed. A visual concept that requires you to remember 10 things and allow your imagination to do the rest. Tested by various experienced readers out in the field. Unique, interesting, and easy to use. It can also be combined with many other reading systems. Also includes a short discussion on cartomancy.

• History
• Credits, thanks, and inspirations
• So, where do we begin?
• Let us examine each of the digits...

The magician reveals thoughts that four spectators are only thinking of without anything being written down or asking any questions.

If you are not familiar with the General Card Principle, it will change the way you think about and perform magic. It is that strong. The General Card Principle is not an effect; it is a principle that, when fully understood, creates miracles that have no explanations. It is one of the most powerful principles in magic. Once you fully understand the General Card Principle, you will have an aha moment.

This eBook presents a mind-blowing effect utilizing the...

Five fantastic mentalism routines from Annemann's creative mind.

The Book Test: Use any book or magazine and do not touch it throughout the entire test.

The Mentalist's Card Staggerer: A pack of cards is shown and shuffled. The spectator deals a row of five cards face down. Any one of these he looks at while your back is turned. The five cards only are picked up by you and placed into an empty pocket. One at a time, the cards are drawn forth openly from your pocket until but one remains. This one the spectator removes himself from the pocket and finds it to be his own card. Everything...

This intro price will go up to $18 from May 19, 2025.

The performer explains that the famous neurologist and psychologist Sigmund Freud had demonstrated this experiment to the famous scientist Albert Einstein when they had first met in Berlin at the home of Freud's youngest son. Einstein was so impressed with it that later he started a correspondence by letters with Freud on critical world issues.

And the performer offers to demonstrate the same experiment to the participants where just by knowing a participant's color choices, the performer is able to accurately deduct a participant's...

Mammoths used to be animals immense in size and power - and Mammoth Tear delivers exactly that and more.

This is a two-step center tear where you have the 'option' to cleanly show both the front and back of the folded paper - with absolutely nothing suspicious to see. It's bold, deceptive, and incredibly fair.

Not ready to peek right away? No problem. Mammoth Tear features a clever design that lets you steal the center with ease. It also allows you to open it with a single hand, the right side up, always - giving you complete control over the timing.

The ability to access someone's...

Pendulums, colours, readings, switches, peeking.

Profeign – a book on mentalism. A peek, a switch, pendulum work. A few presentations that use a certain, singular move. A take on fourth-dimensional telepathy. An updated version and handling of a now-retired book test. This is now the hateful notepad. A few impromptu-looking devices and techniques to switch billets. As well as an interesting use for the imp devices made by John Riggs. So, if billets, pendulums, books, envelopes and other such delights are your thing.

Profeign will offer you something a little different. There is also...

Effect: The spectator secretly writes the first names of a family member on one business card, a friend on another card, a foe on the third card, and finally a person he has never met on the final card. The cards are mixed by the spectator. The magician identifies the name that corresponds to the correct category (Family, Friend, Foe, Fake). He does this two more times. For the kicker, the magician reveals the name written on the final card without ever seeing the name.

• Your New EDC: small, powerful, and easy to perform.
• Four Amazing Reveals: You deliver not one, but four distinct moments...

Practical numerology and mentalism for mystery performers.

Numb3rs is a new project from the underground author Carlos Emesqua. Numerology, mentalism and psychic entertainment with meaningful numbers and more.

In this ebook you will learn methods and techniques to reveal anyone's PIN code (both with simple props and propless approaches), birthdays, give simple and powerful numerological readings and most importantly, the subtle differences that transform your number trick into an event of meaningful implications.

Table of Content

• Emesqua Numerology: Carlos Emesqua simple approach...

Predict the outcome of a gambling game with 100% accuracy.

The magician offers to play a gambling game. He brings out two envelopes and removes three coins from one of them. Two spectators (S1 and S2) select one coin each. The magician gives the other envelope – which contains a prediction – to a third spectator (S3).

Then, from a packet of blue-backed and red-backed cards, S3 chooses a Secret Card that is put onto the prediction. The remainder is dealt to make up the board on which the coins will move along to select a card (one card equals one square).

The rules are simple: The...

Effect: The magician shows the spectator a unique deck of cards, each bearing a different word. The spectator riffle shuffles the deck. The magician turns away as the spectator takes the top five cards and creates a sentence using those words on the cards. Different sentences can be created by the spectator. Without asking any questions, the magician reveals the exact sentence created by the spectator.

Unlock the power of words with Gilbreath with Words - amaze your audience with your knowledge of the future!

Gilbreath with Words is a powerful and baffling effect that will leave your...

A fun close-up or parlor magic routine (with a mentalism flavor and an "OMG!" ending) that revolves around the game of chess.

The Effect: The performer shows six square cards, each with the image of a chess board setup. On each card, a different piece is missing - a pawn on one, a rook on another, etc. He then shows the backs of those cards, and each is numbered from 1 to 6. Those cards are laid aside for now.

A deck of cards is introduced, and instead of playing cards on the faces, there are pictures of chess pieces, one piece on each card. A spectator is asked to pull a card from the...

The essential mentalism reference work. No mentalist should be without it.

"It is the best, and most complete, introduction to mentalism ever written." - Bob Cassidy

Today, known throughout the world, Corinda has been acclaimed as inventor, writer, and teacher of mentalism - the art of mindreading. Whilst on tour in America, his friends persuaded him to write a book, and with the support of nearly every professional mentalist in the world, Corinda set out to compile The Thirteen Steps to Mentalism.

After two years, the series was published step by step. Corinda succeeded in producing what has...

The ultimate digital book test.

A mind-reading experiment like no other. Imagine peering into a spectator’s thoughts as they browse a digital book on their own device, freely selecting a word from thousands. No gimmicked books, no apparent restrictions. Yet, against all odds, you reveal the exact word they are thinking of.

Phantom Whisper redefines the classic book test, leveraging modern technology to create a seamless, direct, and utterly impossible experience. Whether you're performing live, at corporate events, or in casual settings, this effect delivers a cutting-edge demonstration...

3 new effects with a regular ESP deck.

The deck is shuffled by the mentalist and cut by two spectators.

SEVEN SEES PART I – Three packets of seven cards are dealt in a row. Spectator 1 picks any packet. Spectator 2 chooses either the top or the bottom card twice. They each look at a symbol and remember it. They replace their card into the packet and shuffle it. They concentrate on their symbol as the mentalist is looking through the packet and removes two cards. They are the two selected symbols.

SEVEN SEES PART II – The two remaining packets are piled up and the cards are dealt...

Excerpt from the introduction:

A flexible approach to the impossible coincidence.

Find a quiet, secluded space... get comfortable, close your eyes, and imagine: the postman rings. A package trapped for 60+ years in the USPS's Dead Letter Office has finally arrived. The sender: Some odd Canadian named Lyons. Contents: The long-lost issue of an obscure mag dedicated entirely to a flexible, multi-layered framework for one solitary routine. Hidden math of some kind may be involved.

Enough to jolt some from their magical slumber in frantic search of freshly-baked eye cookies? Sure. But for those still reveling comfortably...

Effect: Step into a world of mentalism with Final Destination, where the magician predicts the exact final destination of a virtual journey chosen by the spectator. Using a sleek and intuitive app, the spectator freely selects a departure city, and the journey unfolds with a series of destinations. As the journey progresses, the spectator's final destination is revealed — matching the magician’s prediction perfectly.

How it Works: The magician secretly writes down a prediction and hands it to a spectator. Through the app, the spectator mentally selects a departure city, not by physically...

A three-part routine with a regular E.S.P. deck.

The deck is shuffled by the mentalist and cut by two spectators.

DIVINATION
Fifteen cards are dealt in three packets. Two spectators pick one packet each. They choose a number and remember the symbol at that position. The mentalist is able to divine the thought-of symbols.

PREDICTION
Ten cards are removed from the deck. The mentalist makes a prediction into the deck. The packet is shuffled by the mentalist as many times as the spectators want. Then, the packet is dealt in two piles. The top cards of each pile are put together to make...

"Well it fooled me! I had no idea how you got the information to your assistant. I tried to solve the puzzle, but gave up and read the PDF! I would never have thought of that method!" - Marc Paul

"This is absolutely unbelievable! This is the most out-of-the-box method for this type of trick that I have ever seen!!! I have no idea how the Unnamed Magician managed to think of this method." - Tony Bianco

"If you watch the demo video while keeping all the conditions in mind, you will understand the true impossibility behind this. This looks like real telepathy." - Josh Wilson

"The Unnamed Magician...

Fire eating and other Yogi stunts.

Most publications on this subject are dated and they generally do not include any information on where the dangers lie. Derek Lever, who has performed almost all the stunts described here, provides additional information on what not to do and why. Somebody who has tried out the bed of nails at 3 years of age, as a photo in this publication proves, knows the ins and outs of these stunts.

Nevertheless, we do not recommend replicating any of these stunts unless you are a professional and know the risks involved.

• Author And Publishers Warning
• About The...

A minimalist book test.

Some years ago I decided to design my own minimalist variation of a book test and I sat down and set myself some criteria with the idea of producing some sort of dictionary-style book test that doesn't actually use a dictionary or any other type of magic shop prop.

I wanted something customisable that I could use in cabaret but also for walkaround close-up gigs, so it had to take up minimal pocket space. The prop had to be innocuous and reasonably examinable so a spectator could handle it with minimal audience management, and I wanted the selection process to appear...

Astro Alliteration is a mystical astrological chart that enables the user to perform Doug Dyment's, "Sign Language", Fraser Parker's, Seeing Signs and Ken de Courcy's The Systematic Seer, without involving any of the memory work that each method entails.

Prop-less is good in mentalism, however, when not performing the above effects regularly, a hint of forgetfulness creeps in.

So, the coblynau were ordered to find a method of improving the memory, but that was soon forgotten. Perhaps AI or some other augmented intelligence could be used? Eventually, a mystical chart on vellum was created. (Chart is in PDF format, please provide your own vellum!) ...

Humorous and entertaining mentalism from the Danish master Aage Darling.

The author believes in the simplicity of method allied to mystery and entertainment value, and here you will find comedy in such effects as Pin Up Girl Test and Spirits Test, publicity with Telephotrix and other gems, and mystery and entertainment with all the 15 incredible routines.

Excerpt from the introduction by George Armstrong:

One of my favourite mentalism effects of all time is So Sato's "Bath Towel Mentalism." It's a very strong card divination effect with a super clever method, and I've been performing it for more than 5 years. As good as the effect is, for a while I'd been trying to improve it in two ways. (1) I wanted to allow the spectators to look at their selections during the routine (rather than at the end), and (2) I didn't want the spectators to swap their selections (it always felt a bit unjustified to ask them to do this). Eventually, a solution to achieve these two things occurred to me and that is...

Houdini and I among the spiritualists.

This book is one of the most important sources of skeptical literature on paranormal investigation from 1890 - 1950. It includes obscure and forgotten newspaper records, material that today appears nowhere else. Its references to Houdini and clippings dealing with him provide important source material for research into Houdini.

1. Early Days with Houdini. The Search Begins. Society for Psychical Research. The Feats of Stuart Cumberland. Tests in Muscle-Reading. Herrmann the Great. The Hen that Laid Gold Pieces. The Talking Kettle
2. The Seybert Commission. A...

In this five-book series, I reveal the mentalism effects I've created over the past 15 years - none of which have ever been published before.

In Volume #4, you'll get 10 powerful effects across different categories: Locks, "Cyphers?", Monsters, Fate, and Bizarre. Plus, 3 bonus ideas - two with a Malini-inspired feel, and one where I've tackled a plot I've always disliked. (Did I fix it? You decide.)

As a special bonus, you'll get 16 QR codes linking to video footage, a hidden website, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

You'll also receive full access to 2 custom web apps: ...

Note: This effect necessarily requires learning the coding method explained here: My Secret Coding for a Thought-of Card

An amazing mind reading effect with a surprising "Any Card At Any Number" ending, using my new Secret Two Person Codes.

This is a mentalism effect that uses my recently published Secret Verbal Encoding to not only allow the medium to mentally identify a chosen card but to allow him (or her) a surprise final A.C.A.A.N. (Any Card At Any Number), in which he (or she) will announce the number that will cause the spectator himself to find a copy of his card, having been told which color of the deck to use,...

Step right up! Are you ready to astound your audience with a mind-boggling display of prediction and choice? Dive into the thrill of Duck Roulette, where you can predict the winner of your very own duck race, leaving your spectators in absolute awe.

Picture this: 7 colourful ducks, each uniquely numbered, are showcased before your audience. With the freedom to choose any 6 ducks, your spectators will be buzzing with excitement. Each choice is accompanied by a strip of paper with random numbers printed on it. These can be freely examined by the audience who can keep their strips as a memento....

There is finally a complete history and encyclopedic reference book on book tests, all explained, described, and routined. Hundreds of book tests for mentalists and magicians are categorized by method and sorted chronologically. Examining the premise from 1584 to 2020, The Book Test Book explores hundreds of variations on the use of books to read minds. This ebook lists over 500 book tests as detailed in books and magazines and describes over 400 commercial book tests published and sold from the 1930s up to the present. The book includes 130 original color illustrations and over 1200 color...

It's time to sink your teeth into some brand new and weird magic from Bob Farmer, Dracula's Transylvanian Castle.

Using a small skull and the layout of Dracula's Castle, the spectator somehow locates the room Dracula's coffin reposes in. Then suddenly Dracula makes an appearance!

A completely unique and bizarre routine that will put a stake through your audience's hearts and knock'em dead.

And don't worry, if an audience member is scared to death, insurance from The William Castle Casualty and Insurance Company will pay for the funeral (but not the party afterwards).

1st edition...

What numbers mean to you.

The purpose of this ebook is to give a modern viewpoint on an ancient subject, in a way that will prove interesting and helpful to the reader. It does not seek to establish a new system of philosophy, or to over-emphasize the importance of long-stored knowledge. Instead, it endeavors to acquaint the reader with information that is well worth knowing.

The subject of Numerology does not become technical and involved as one goes further into its study. Instead, each step leads toward a definite objective; the scientific interpretation of numbers and their significance...

A short account of its rise and progress, with some exposures of so-called spirit media.

Excerpt from the preface:

The Psychic Reader's Toolbox is for people who already have some experience at giving readings, and are ready to progress and become better at the art.

It includes:

• How to give instant readings to strangers by analyzing their temperaments and body language.
• How to improve your readings skills by including validation, baggage release, love and relationships, pronoia, the labyrinth, pendulum, crystals, and even a blessing.
• How to tell people what day of the week their birthday is on.
• How to increase your income by offering dream interpretations and Akashic Record readings to your clients. ...

Camirand Academy presents: Metal Bending: The Real Work with Patrik Kuffs. A groundbreaking project (or as some call it "a controversy") that stirred up the magic/mentalism world in 1999. Originally available on VHS, then reissued on DVD and quickly sold out (two reeditions), it is now reissued in official digital format, providing access to a new generation of mind bending enthusiasts.

The quality of the video is not perfect (well, it was shot last century) and Kuffs's English was somewhat creative/approximative at the time. (He's a French Québécois after all.) But you'll find the energy...

Everything you want to know about locks and their use in conjuring.

Excerpt from the introduction by Mark Strivings:

The ultimate examination of the Seven Keys to Baldpate plot and the use of locks in mentalism and magic. Locked is 360 pages of tricks, routines, explanations, research, and...

Levitation effects have always had a powerful impact on audiences. While these can certainly wow an audience when done on stage when they are performed right under the noses of the spectators the impact is only heightened. Few levitation effects can be performed as close to a spectator as the Okito Voodoo Doll. With these dolls, the magician does not need to consider lighting, proximity or even angles. Added to this the fact that it is a small, cheap and totally self-contained prop there is a lot to like about this effect. It is for all these reasons and more that the Okito Voodoo Doll has become...

A great new presentation by Ed Stoddard for Annemann's famous "Pseudo Psychometry" effect.

Not to worry if you don't own the Annemann original, for that's also included. This is a terrific 10-minute routine, thanks to the marvelous presentation from Stoddard and the devious method from Annemann.

Reviews:

"Stoddard is certainly cooking with gas for you mentalists. We particularly like his handling of Annemann's Pseudo Pyschometry which is being put out as Intuition." - Bruce Elliott

"'Pseudo-Psychometry' has always been a headline effect. Now in its new dress, 'Intuition' likewise tops the bill." - Max Holden

This is an original type of secret verbal two-way coding, which, to my knowledge so far, is unprecedented, and inexplicable even to experts. I think it enables incredible mentalism effects, such as the one reported in this text (and others to follow shortly)...

Imagine that the medium's helper, after having her blindfolded and her back turned, hands a spectator a very ordinary deck of poker cards (it might even have been borrowed from a person in the audience), which he can safely check and shuffle at will. The same spectator will then be asked to draw three cards of his choice, taking...

Effect: In this demonstration of mind reading, a spectator simply thinks of one shape from a selection of seven distinct shapes. The spectator keeps their chosen shape private. Through the process where the spectator secretly spells out their chosen shape, the magician reveals the shape they had only moments ago held in their mind.

Here's what makes this effect so special: by using geometric shapes instead of regular playing cards, and adapting a clever principle from the gambling world into mind reading, we've created something truly different. It's not only astonishing to your audience,...

Here's a knockout triple prediction that may well be the highlight of your act.

You number three large, 8.5" x 11" cards as Numbers 1, 2 and 3. On each you write a prediction, one for each of three people in the audience who agree to assist in the experiment. Another person acts as a witness, keeping a record of the spectator's thoughts. (Note to mental magic buffs: This is not your grandfather's old "four-for-one method.")

Incredibly direct and easy to do. Makes a terrific climax to your mental routine. If we could be so bold, this allows you to perform a similar routine as that using...

"This is staggering in its brilliance" - Marc Salem

"What a great idea ! Bravo !" - Luca Volpe

CalendarX is a novel and fascinating concept. You just have to print out this 2025 calendar in whatever size you want and you can perform several effects throughout the year using this innovative calendar.

You can do coincidence effects, pin reveals, ACAAN effects, book tests, prediction effects, birthday divinations, add a number effects, diary effects, tossed out type routines, envelope routines etc. This will be a very handy tool for you to carry with you all through the year and perform different...

A well-known principle in the 'relevant circles' but used in a mentalism routine for the first time. This is a nice and quick effect to always have with you. This can easily fit into any close-up or parlor set. You can also adapt this to stage if you want.

Personally, I carry this on my phone and am ready to perform this anytime, anywhere to anyone at a moment's notice. Of course, you can choose to do the same or you can print or write on both sides of a card (the size of the card is your choice - it can be poker size, index card, postcard, A5 or A4 size, etc) and carry the card with you. ...