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(Columbus, Ohio: 16th November 1901 - 21st February 1973).
Inspired around age 10. Debut at age 13 with paid mental act. Semi-pro with partner with Syl Reilly until 1921. Pro as stage mentalist-telepathist since 1921 when founded Nelson Enterprises in Columbus, Ohio. It became the world's largest company dealing in mentalist's props and literature (until sold in 1972 to Micky Hades).
Radio program ("Voice of Destiny") 1928-35 as "Dr. Korda RaMayne, PsD", which he also used on stage in a crystal-gazing act. In the 1940s, after Claude "Alexander" Conlin Jr retired, Nelson bought his entire act, later selling most of it to Leon Mandrake.
Invented Multiplying Rabbits (by 1944) and claimed the Psychomatic Deck (by 1948). The most prolific author of books and booklets on mentalism (34 by 1945 alone), including Hellstromism (1935, 21pp), The Encyclopedia of Mentalism (1944, 120pp; repr 1971), Miracles in Mentalism (1945, 64pp), Super Prediction Tricks (1947, 55pp), The Art of Cold Reading (1951; repr 1971, 47pp), Club and Party Mentalism (1961, 50pp), Still More Miracles in Mentalism (1962, 74pp), Comedy Mentalism (3 vols, 1962, 1963, 1964, 59+61+63pp), TV Mentalism (1966, 37pp), and The Last Book of Nelson: An Autobiography, Plus (1970, 55pp). Columns in Tops, Linking Ring, and Magic is Fun. Article in Genii.
Coauthors: B. W. McCarron, Devin Knight, E. J. Moore, Bob Tripp, Syd Bergson, Geo DeLawrence, Sir Edwards
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Miracles of the Mind ActRobert A. Nelson![]() Nelson offered this 20-30 minute act for the equivalent of just under $70 when first released. While that is and was a considerable sum, it's nothing compared to the amount you can earn when you present this unforgettable psychic demonstration. MASTER EFFECT No. 1. The mentalist borrows a pair of dollar bills from two different spectators. The bills are placed in separate envelopes and left in the possession of... | 2020 / 11 / 6 | $12.00 to wish list | ||
Nelson Enterprises Manuscript Collection 6Robert A. Nelson![]() Unique Memory Test - Several spectators shake dice or select cards from a deck. After all have done so, the psychic tells each one the number of cards selected or total of the dice. (NE Cat. #64) The Abnormal Lift - Three... | 2020 / 11 / 1 | $15.00 to wish list | ||
Dr. RaMayne's Psychic Lecture ProgramRobert A. Nelson![]() A complete act for the advanced entertainer, consisting of a thought-provoking lecture and demonstration of apparent psychic ability. The demand for such unique and bewildering entertainment has been long and consistent. An intriguing and spellbinding routine with a brilliant climax that leaves the audience with a new belief in the powers of the human mind. This program will convince even the most skeptical of audiences of your genuine powers of mental telepathy and psychic accomplishment. It offers a challenge to the sophisticated and intelligent audience. The material contained in this... | 2020 / 8 / 9 | $35.00 to wish list | ||
101 Tips for Psychic EntertainersRobert A. Nelson![]() Improve your act - financially and artistically - by studying this collection of presentation tips and performing advice from this noted author, performer and expert on all things related to mentalism and the allied arts. If you attended a lecture for professional mentalists and obtained this information, you'd consider it a bargain at three times the price. Yet, here it is, updated and arranged for you in convenient digital book form,... | 2020 / 8 / 4 | $8.00 to wish list | ||
Secret Methods of Private ReadersRobert A. Nelson![]() Tells how "office" psychics satisfy their patrons with their exaggerated claims -- and how they get their customers to come back time and time again. Includes little-known "convincers" and "clinchers," and how they are used. The beauty... | 2020 / 6 / 29 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
Nelson Enterprises Manuscript Collection 5Robert A. Nelson![]() Mentalists, psychic entertainers, magicians, collectors and magic historians will be pleased to discover the following manuscripts, books and effects from the Nelson Enterprises catalog, now updated and edited for a new generation of performers: Thought Pictures - The performer goes into the audience and solicits simple figures and... | 2020 / 4 / 12 | $15.00 to wish list | ||
Nelson Enterprises Manuscript Collection 4Robert A. Nelson![]() Mentalists, psychic entertainers, magicians, collectors and magic historians will be pleased to discover the following manuscripts, books and effects from the Nelson Enterprises catalog, now updated and edited for a new generation of performers: The Thunderbolt Deck - Nelson's answer for what could be the... | 2019 / 12 / 4 | $15.00 to wish list | ||
Mind DivinationRobert A. Nelson![]() Performer passes out small cards on which spectators write their questions and sign their name. Cards are collected, placed in small envelopes and sealed. On returning to stage, the first envelope is placed to performer's forehead and answered. This envelope is then opened for verification and immediately returned to the spectator who wrote it. This continues with as many messages read as you... | 2019 / 12 / 4 | $8.00 to wish list | ||
Sir Edwards' $100 Horoscope Demonstration Sales PlanRobert A. Nelson & Sir Edwards![]() In this collection of six books, electronically "bound" together as one, you'll learn Sir Edwards' proven method of selling horoscopes, booklets and lucky pieces to a willing, "off-the-street" audience. Complete... | 2019 / 11 / 17 | $100.00 to wish list | ||
Answers to QuestionsGeo DeLawrence & Robert A. Nelson![]() The secret of success in doing a question and answer act lies in the performer's ability to answer the questions intelligently and to the point. The lack of this knowledge - how to answer the questions - has proven to be a major stumbling block to many performers. While not a new book on the subject, therein lies the gold. The authors' understanding of the subject was so complete and basically sound that this book... | 2019 / 11 / 11 | $8.00 to wish list | ||
New Dr. Q Slate RoutinesRobert A. Nelson![]() The Dr. Q Slates are acclaimed by professional mentalists as the most amazing and baffling spirit slate writing mystery ever devised. An apparent miracle of the psychic world. Now you can present even more mind-blowing mental and psychic demonstrations with these incredible slates. Here in this collection are new sensational routines - new prediction tricks - new possibilities and greater utilization with... | 2019 / 6 / 24 | $12.00 to wish list | ||
Nelson Enterprises Manuscript Collection 3Robert A. Nelson![]() Mentalists, psychic entertainers, magicians, collectors and magic historians will be pleased to discover the following manuscripts and books from the Nelson Enterprises catalog, now updated and edited for a new generation of performers: Resistance Secrets - A series of four unbelievable demonstrations where the performer - either man or woman - is able to defy the strength of a powerful, burly spectator. (NE... | 2019 / 6 / 8 | $15.00 to wish list | ||
Nelson Enterprises Manuscript Collection 2Robert A. Nelson![]() This collection contains the following Nelson manuscripts, updated and edited for a new generation of performers: Pulse Test and Blood Control — The psychic entertainer demonstrates how he is able to start and stop his pulse by using mind control. Nelson claimed this method fooled doctors. (NE Cat. #171) Long Distance Telepathy — The performer has a psychic friend who reveals a freely selected card by telephone. And, to fool the wise ones, the psychic's name and phone number are placed,... | 2019 / 2 / 16 | $15.00 to wish list | ||
Nelson Enterprises Manuscript Collection 1Robert A. Nelson![]() Spirit Pendulum — A small weight, suspended inside a corked glass bottle, swings and taps the side of the bottle, answering questions from the audience. There are no connections to the bottle, which may be examined or handed out as a souvenir. (NE Cat. #276) Webster Outdone — A book test performed with an unprepared vest... | 2018 / 12 / 30 | $15.00 to wish list | ||
The Master CodeRobert A. Nelson![]() Positively the last word on two-person mentalism, allowing names, dates, personal effects, zodiac signs and much more to be quickly and effectively transmitted without the use of electronics or gimmicks. Your audience will be spellbound as they witness your sensational and uncanny demonstrations of Mental Telepathy. Audience questions, personal articles, birth dates, zodiac signs and more are revealed by the on stage psychic. If you remember the mesmerizing nightclub performance by the suave mentalist in the motion picture "Nightmare Alley," then you've seen a sample of what a successful... | 2018 / 11 / 3 | $15.00 to wish list | ||
The Astounding Dr. A Prediction ReadingRobert A. Nelson![]() The effect is that the medium predicts three questions that the subject will write, with detailed data, before the spectator actually writes them! It is one of the most convincing mental routines to date. Diabolically clever is this bombshell prediction and reading that will knock the spectator off her feet with its accuracy and depth. Dr. A's method overcomes the former handicaps of the private reader, by presenting "proof" of the written prediction.... | 2018 / 10 / 7 | $8.00 to wish list | ||
Miracle Cube Root ExtractionRobert A. Nelson & B. W. McCarron![]() Any number between 1 and 100 is cubed by a spectator, and the final result called aloud. The performer immediately extracts the cube root of this number without the use of electronics, stooges, or gimmicks. The calculation is performed immediately and entirely in the performer's mind, thanks to the secret master key. This feat, performed on paper after a lengthy effort by a spectator, is considered quite an accomplishment, but performed instantly, it is a sensation. Performer knows only the number submitted by the spectator, and immediately... | 2018 / 9 / 29 | $6.00 to wish list | ||
ESP Brain BustersRobert A. Nelson & B. W. McCarron![]() These sensational effects give you, the psychic entertainer, the ability to add punch to your program. One effect alone is worth a ten-dollar bill. Sufficient routines and material are included for a complete act of Extra Sensory Perception tests. Full patter presentations for many of the effects are given, too. New to this edition are camera-ready master images of the ESP symbol cards, allowing you to print your own, all the way up to jumbo size for stage presentations. And, we didn't stop there. Each... | 2018 / 8 / 18 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
Dantes System of Livespan ReadingRobert A. Nelson![]() This sight-reading is apparently the answer to the sitter's innermost thoughts, touching upon the trials and tribulations of the individual, delving into his or her past, discussing the present and probing deeply into the future. Dantes devoted his life to "sight reading" and is regarded as a most successful reader. If you want to devastate a total stranger by... | 2018 / 8 / 18 | $8.00 to wish list | ||
Blindfold Message ReadingRobert A. Nelson & B. W. McCarron![]() There has always been a consistent demand for a good billet reading routine that can be presented under practically any circumstance, yet has sufficient effectiveness to accomplish its purpose. This method, we feel, meets these requirements most effectively. The means of presentation are varied and elastic. For instance, unprepared envelopes and slips of paper are passed to spectators to write their questions and name thereon. These are folded by any spectator and sealed within the envelopes. The... | 2018 / 8 / 7 | $10.00 to wish list |
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