an interview with fogel\non mentalism\ntony corinda\nmaurice fogel\nerrata and additions to the full "thirteen steps to mentalism"\ntony corinda
1959
book tests Tony Corinda, Maurice Fogel
answering questions from platform\nprivate reader vs. stage reader, how to answer questions with a public, funny answers\ntony corinda
1959
question and answer (readings) Tony Corinda
Answering Questions From Platform
private reader vs. stage reader, how to answer questions with a public, funny answers
ten psychological subtleties for mentalists\n- audience rapport
- proximity is important
- involve audience early
- don't be too perfect
- "is that close enough?"
- safely miss these numbers
- fail to get the zero
- correct an error obviously
- try a 'mental conversation'
- or a compliment
- you can miss cards, also!
- and capitalize on the unexpected\nrobert schwarz
1972
the compleat magick — volume i Robert Schwarz
a brief analysis of the principles of mental magic\nlecture from 1942, thorough categorization of various principles of mental magic\nedward g. brown
1973
the card magic of edward g. brown Edward G. Brown
A Brief Analysis of the Principles of Mental Magic
lecture from 1942, thorough categorization of various principles of mental magic
mentalism - the approach is personal\n- the approach to mentalism varies
- why hire you?
- be sure you know more than the audience
- what about the miracle man?
- ancient wisdom
- an adult form of entertainment
- don't worry about being scoffed at
- justify your own approach\nthomas alan waters
1973
the compleat magick — volume i Thomas Alan Waters
some notes on the use of billets - part 1\n- hidden i see
- the unnatural fold
- the switch
- materials
- accessories
- using the notebook
- the untorn center
- area of writing
- the fold\nthomas alan waters
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Thomas Alan Waters
some notes on the use of billets - part 2\n- the tear
- the third finger provides the pressure
- close-up routine no. one
- 'transmitter and receiver'
- close-up routine no. two
- addenda
- for office workers\nthomas alan waters
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Thomas Alan Waters
some notes on the use of billets - part 3\n- forget the mechanics
- the rectangular fold
- "great minds think alike"
- only one move
- clean up
- "wired thought"
- and more
- final notes\nray waters
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Ray Waters
mason on mentalism\n- you must suspend disbelief
- make no supernatural claims
- don't be offensive
- be humorous only if you can
- treat spectators with respect
- the framework approach
- some do's to remember
- and some don'ts\nchandler mason
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii Chandler Mason
some preliminary remarks and opinions of the performing of psychokinetic effects in particular and mentalism in general\nalso on disclaimers\nstephen minch
1975
mind & matter Stephen Minch
Some Preliminary Remarks and Opinions of the Performing of Psychokinetic Effects in Particular and Mentalism in General
on the presentation of magick\n- the dictionary
- a need for magick
- things that go bump in the night
- good theater
- how to go about it
- mood and atmosphere
- your props should look the part
- know more than your audience\nanthony raven
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Anthony Raven
on the presentation of mentalism\n- create an image
- not supernatural
- audience impact
- what to do
- what types of effects
- the method behind the effect
- memorize your patter
- master your audience\nanthony raven
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Anthony Raven
there are no silent mental acts\non speaking abilities
- powerful tool
- vocal signature
- let your voice relax
- voice quality
- work at it
- practice makes perfect
- some quick tips\nsandy spillman
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Sandy Spillman
mentalism - for fun or profit\n- words are important
- setting the stage
- the action
- do your homework
- and more homework
- it's the way you say it
- and it pays off
- but entertain\nsandy spillman
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Sandy Spillman
music for mentalists\n- "music that charms"
- what does it cost?
- where do you start?
- what type of music?
- put the music on tape
- rules to remember
- use your imagination\njack kent tillar
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Jack Kent Tillar
fortunetelling is serious business\n- a serious business
- there are exceptions
- a word about 'gag' fortunetelling
- an example
- a sense of responsibility
- reader and subject
- not show business\nthomas alan waters
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Thomas Alan Waters
anatomy of a mentalists\n- portray the role that fits you comfortably
- students of psychology
- simplicity
- disclaimer...yes or no?
- your alter ego\nbascom jones
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Bascom Jones
banquet mentalism - the ready-made audience\n- domino principle
- 'guest of honor'
- social hour
- tips on working
- movement excites audience
- schedule a break
- chairmen are nervous, too
- presentation style
- after the performance
- letters are important\nbarrie richardson\na proper introduction\neric mead
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Barrie Richardson
all-purpose 'back-up' routine\n- the back-up act
- no need for a table
- use a microphone
- the introduction
- the routine
- the tossed-out deck
- number projection
- pseudo psychometry
- magazine or book test
- dollar-bill reading
- and the closing effect\nfredric kolb
1978
the compleat magick — volume ii Fredric Kolb
reflections of a professional mentalist\n- advice for the beginner
- the importance of presentation
- the disclaimer
- judge and jury
- what about the future?\nmaurice fogel
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii Maurice Fogel
not merely mental\n- jack of all trades
- focus on you
- on selecting a style
- lighting and music
- interdependence of audience
- eye contact
- be receptive
- use your voice
- cold audience start slower
- play your spectators
- and, finally, play your audience\ndorfay
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Dorfay
anderson on mentalism\n- "you must entertain"
- someone will know the gimmick
- if the impulses apply
- we're more alike than different
- a stock final reading
- keep your test few and simple
- a blockbuster finish
- concerning style
- questions can be entertaining too\ngeorge b. anderson
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii George B. Anderson
mentalism "my way"\n- develop your own style
- do your homework
- don't let the pace drag
- magic apparatus doesn't belong
- stay in spotlight
- be conservative in your claims
- surprise adds drama to an effect
- you can't sustain unbroken suspense
- only magicians are perfect
- break the rules... knowingly\norville wayne meyer
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Orville Wayne Meyer
television: think big, start small\n- think big, start small
- in the beginning
- talk-show format
- types of effects that work best
- a booktest is a booktest is a...
- handle viewers with care\nsandy kross
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Sandy Kross
esp, according to hoy\n- what is esp?
- buzz words won't work
- a basic understanding of esp
- the universal question\ndavid hoy
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii David Hoy
belief is the essence of deception\n- causes of disbelief
- simple solution
- the reality warp
- a necessity in mentalism
- effort versus results
- its not easy
- discipline sets you free
- but take care\nrick johnsson
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Rick Johnsson
in the beginning there was man\nhistorical notes / assumptions on mentalism
- past tense, future perfect
- impression methods
- the data bank
- girolamo scotto
- second-sight acts
- one-man mentalism\nhugh riley
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Hugh Riley
presentation\nessay on presentation for psychometry
- selling the psychometry effect
- performance situations - good and bad
- how many items?
- single object readings
- concealed items (unknown objects, known objects)
- blindfolds
- locating the participants
- the psychometry act\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
anatomy of a psychic\n- entertainment is not enough
- motivational psychologist
- billet bang-bang
- a matter of numbers
- what about recorders?
- maintaining personal balance
- and on the business side of the ledger\nmyriam ruthchild
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Myriam Ruthchild
authentic mentalism\n- without gimmicks
- your 'hits' will amaze even you
- attempt the impossible
- think of a card
- other effects
- play your hunches
- you're not perfect
- handling questions\ngeorge b. anderson
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii George B. Anderson
anatomy of a compute psychic - part i\n- applications for the psychic
- hoy outdone
- but every coin has two sides
- computer courses
- available programs
- don't take shortcuts\nmyriam ruthchild
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Myriam Ruthchild
anatomy of a compute psychic - part ii\n- can you afford one?
- selecting the right type
- presentation is vital
- categorical answers
- mail-order mentalism
- targeted mailings for bookings\nmyriam ruthchild
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Myriam Ruthchild
zauberkünstler und mentalmagie\nthoughts on mentalism, distinction to magic\nalessandro de luca\ntheophil "philius" weidmann
1983
ueber das wesen der mentalmagie Alessandro de Luca, Theophil "Philius" Weidmann
einige der wichtigsten regeln der mentalmagie\n(some important rules in mentalism)\nalessandro de luca\ntheophil "philius" weidmann
1983
ueber das wesen der mentalmagie Alessandro de Luca, Theophil "Philius" Weidmann
zum thema "uebersinnliche fähigkeiten"\non paranormal skills, being "real"\nalessandro de luca\ntheophil "philius" weidmann
1983
ueber das wesen der mentalmagie Alessandro de Luca, Theophil "Philius" Weidmann
tips und anregungen\non performing close-up mentalism, impromptu\nalessandro de luca\ntheophil "philius" weidmann
1983
ueber das wesen der mentalmagie Alessandro de Luca, Theophil "Philius" Weidmann
coda - on the problems of the negative outcome in mentalism\nessay on accepted positive results over rejected negative ones\nstephen minch
1984
mind melds Stephen Minch
Coda - On the Problems of the Negative Outcome in Mentalism
essay on accepted positive results over rejected negative ones
an overview of the act\nthoughts on structuring a mentalism show, theory of major and minor effects
- the logic of the program\nrobert cassidy
1995
the art of mentalism 2 Robert Cassidy
An Overview of the Act
thoughts on structuring a mentalism show, Theory of Major and Minor Effects
the 'old witchdoctor'\nsuggestion of cause and effect, silent script\nluke jermay\nsteve "banachek" shaw
2003
building blocks Luke Jermay, Steve "Banachek" Shaw
appendix\n- questions for the serious mentalist
- my overall approach to mentalism
- my development
- the structure of my act
- presentational excellence
- visual aids
- helpers from the audience
- performing a routine that uses a force
- resources mentioned in this book
- tools for the serious mentalist\nchuck hickok
2005
mentalism, incorporated: volume two Chuck Hickok
mentalmagische gedankensplitter\non mentalism
- grundeffekte in der mentalmagie sin
-direkter, aber nicht zu direkter ablauf
- klare, meistens einteilige effekte
- symbole vorsichtig einsetzen
- die innere Überzeugtheit macht die echtheit aus
- bedeutung, eigene klarheit
- wagnisse
- esoterik versus mental\nchristoph borer\nmentalmagische gedankensplitter in "magische welt" 2/2003
2006
compilation Christoph Borer
Mentalmagische Gedankensplitter
on mentalism
Grundeffekte in der Mentalmagie sin
-Direkter, aber nicht zu direkter Ablauf
Klare, meistens einteilige Effekte
Symbole vorsichtig einsetzen
Die innere Überzeugtheit macht die Echtheit aus
Bedeutung, eigene Klarheit
Wagnisse
Esoterik versus Mental
Also published here
Mentalmagische Gedankensplitter in "Magische Welt" 2/2003
playing cards in mentalism\na short dissertation on the justification of their use.\nhector chadwick
2008
the mental mysteries of hector chadwick Hector Chadwick
Playing Cards in Mentalism
A short dissertation on the justification of their use.
the trouble with equivoque: thoughts on the nature of magician's choice\n\nhector chadwick
2008
the mental mysteries of hector chadwick Hector Chadwick
The Trouble With Equivoque: Thoughts on the nature of magician's choice
an equivocal miscellany\nfurther miscellaneous thoughts and techniques relating to the practice of equivoque\nhector chadwick
2008
the mental mysteries of hector chadwick Hector Chadwick
An Equivocal Miscellany
Further miscellaneous thoughts and techniques relating to the practice of equivoque
"commit yourself"\na brief thesis on the justification of thought documentation\nhector chadwick
2008
the mental mysteries of hector chadwick Hector Chadwick
"Commit Yourself"
A brief thesis on the justification of thought documentation
1. einleitende gedanken\n\nchristoph borer\naspekte der psychologischen force - 1. einleitende gedanken\nchristoph borer
2010
aspekte der psychologischen force Christoph Borer
3. welche effekte sind damit möglich?\n\nchristoph borer\n3. welche effekte sind damit möglich?\nchristoph borer
2010
aspekte der psychologischen force Christoph Borer
warum sollte ich diese force einsetzen?\n\nchristoph borer\n4. warum sollte ich diese force einsetzen?\nchristoph borer
2010
aspekte der psychologischen force Christoph Borer
5. was für prinzipien können angewendet werden?\n1. richtige zuschauerwahl
2. innere Überzeugung
3. timing
4. verbal
5. blick
6. weitere sinne
7. das dritte auge
8. körpersprache
9. gefühl der stimmigkeit
10. massenkonformität
11. aus dem vorhandenen (eingeschränkten) wissen schöpfen
12. zufall und risiko\nchristoph borer\n5. was für prinzipien können angewendet werden?\nchristoph borer
2010
aspekte der psychologischen force Christoph Borer
5. Was für Prinzipien können angewendet werden?
1. Richtige Zuschauerwahl
2. Innere Überzeugung
3. Timing
4. Verbal
5. Blick
6. Weitere Sinne
7. Das dritte Auge
8. Körpersprache
9. Gefühl der Stimmigkeit
10. Massenkonformität
11. Aus dem vorhandenen (eingeschränkten) Wissen schöpfen
12. Zufall und Risiko
6. wichtige sätze zum gelingen einer psychologischen force\n\nchristoph borer\n6. wichtige sätze zum gelingen einer psychologischen force\nchristoph borer
2010
aspekte der psychologischen force Christoph Borer
6. Wichtige Sätze zum Gelingen einer psychologischen Force
7. verstärkung der methode und der prinzipien\n7.1 aufteilen in a und b wahlgänge
7.2 betonung vor und nach der wahl verändern
7.3 ein klares, einfaches out haben
7.4 mehrere versuche zulassen
7.5 durch die eine handlung wird die andere stark beeinflusst
7.6 durch zusatzinformation mehrere chancen erhalten\nchristoph borer\n7. verstärkung der methode und der prinzipien\nchristoph borer
2010
aspekte der psychologischen force Christoph Borer
7. Verstärkung der Methode und der Prinzipien
7.1 Aufteilen in A und B Wahlgänge
7.2 Betonung vor und nach der Wahl verändern
7.3 Ein klares, einfaches Out haben
7.4 Mehrere Versuche zulassen
7.5 Durch die eine Handlung wird die andere stark beeinflusst
7.6 Durch Zusatzinformation mehrere Chancen erhalten
8. verknüpfung mit anderen techniken\n8.1 fingerfertigkeit
8.2 mit one ahead
8.3 mit elektronik / funktechnik
8.4 mit trickkarten
8.5 heimliches wissen\nchristoph borer\n8. verknüpfung mit anderen techniken\nchristoph borer
2010
aspekte der psychologischen force Christoph Borer
8. Verknüpfung mit anderen Techniken
8.1 Fingerfertigkeit
8.2 Mit One ahead
8.3 Mit Elektronik / Funktechnik
8.4 Mit Trickkarten
8.5 Heimliches Wissen
9. wie lerne ich die psychologische force?\n\nchristoph borer\n9. wie lerne ich die psychologische force?\nchristoph borer
2010
aspekte der psychologischen force Christoph Borer
una visión del mentalismo\nessay on mentalism
- caracteristicas esenciales de la magia
- magia realista y magia ficcional
- mentalismo ficcional
- las demostraciones
- la credibilidad de las demostraciones ficticias
- la importancia de la ambigüedad
- la frontera borrosa
- la convivencia del mentalismo ficcional con las demostraciones ficticias
- la ética del mentalismo como demonstración ficticia\nromán garcía
2010
nanomagias Román García
Una Visión del Mentalismo
essay on mentalism
Caracteristicas esenciales de la magia
Magia realista y magia ficcional
Mentalismo ficcional
Las demostraciones
La credibilidad de las demostraciones ficticias
La importancia de la ambigüedad
La frontera borrosa
La convivencia del mentalismo ficcional con las demostraciones ficticias
La ética del mentalismo como demonstración ficticia
problem: announcing intentions\nalternative:
- don't say it
- write your prediction, then give the instructions
- think\nhector chadwick
2014
vok voak vokay Hector Chadwick
the "no questions" rule\nsetting the rule so that audience does not ask too many questions during equivoque\nhector chadwick
2014
vok voak vokay Hector Chadwick
The "No Questions" Rule
Setting the rule so that audience does not ask too many questions during equivoque
mentalism as a real experience\n\njorge "the jack" garcia\nmentalism as a real experience\njorge "the jack" garcia
2014
lecture notes 2014 Jorge "The Jack" Garcia
how to structure a mentalism show\npascal de clermont's "the pyramid of credibility" and general remarks on structure\njorge "the jack" garcia\nhow to structure a mentalism show\njorge "the jack" garcia
2014
lecture notes 2014 Jorge "The Jack" Garcia
How to Structure a Mentalism Show
Pascal de Clermont's "The pyramid of credibility" and general remarks on structure
mentalism as a real experience\nextended\njorge "the jack" garcia\nmentalism as a real experience\njorge "the jack" garcia
2015
7 mysteries of mentalism Jorge "The Jack" Garcia
how to structure a mentalism show\nextended article\njorge "the jack" garcia\nhow to structure a mentalism show\njorge "the jack" garcia
2015
7 mysteries of mentalism Jorge "The Jack" Garcia
the mystery of the red envelope\nprediction in red envelope, about how to build up suspense and using a prediction as a cyclic element\njorge "the jack" garcia
2015
7 mysteries of mentalism Jorge "The Jack" Garcia
The Mystery of the Red Envelope
prediction in red envelope, about how to build up suspense and using a prediction as a cyclic element
the interactive experience\nmentalism with the entire audience and using social media, group pendulum routine\njorge "the jack" garcia\njuan esteban varela
2015
7 mysteries of mentalism Jorge "The Jack" Garcia, Juan Esteban Varela
The Interactive Experience
mentalism with the entire audience and using social media, group pendulum routine
the revealing thing\nimportance of thinking about how to reveal a thought-of word, describes a simple peek for a billet\n andy (the jerx)
2016
the jerx Andy (The Jerx)
The Revealing Thing
Importance of thinking about how to reveal a thought-of word, describes a simple peek for a billet
third-wave equivoque\nthird-wave equivoque is based on the richness of language rather than the ambiguity of action.\n andy (the jerx)
2016
the jerx Andy (The Jerx)
Third-wave Equivoque
Third-wave equivoque is based on the richness of language rather than the ambiguity of action.
dewey defeats truman\nsolutions to common issues magicians have with headline predictions
issue 1: too bold a power to claim
issue 2: what if there's a tragedy that day?\n andy (the jerx)
2016
the jerx Andy (The Jerx)
Dewey Defeats Truman
Solutions to common issues magicians have with headline predictions
Issue 1: Too bold a power to claim
Issue 2: What if there's a tragedy that day?
luke jermay\non creativity, nlp, card magic vs. mentalism, boredom, ethics & disclaimers\nluke jermay\njoseph barry
2017
operandi Luke Jermay, Joseph Barry
Luke Jermay
on creativity, NLP, card magic vs. mentalism, boredom, ethics & disclaimers
ein paar einleitende gedanken\n- zu den kunststücken (about the tricks)
- was ist mentalmagie? (what is mental magic?)
- welche effekte gehören zur mentalmagie? (which effects belong to the category of mental magic?)
- ethik und moral (ethics and morals)\nchristoph borer
2018
mentale notizen Christoph Borer
Ein paar einleitende Gedanken
Zu den Kunststücken (about the tricks)
Was ist Mentalmagie? (What is mental magic?)
Welche Effekte gehören zur Mentalmagie? (Which effects belong to the category of mental magic?)
4. warum sollte ich diese force einsetzen?\n\nchristoph borer\nwarum sollte ich diese force einsetzen?\nchristoph borer
2018
mentale notizen Christoph Borer
5. was für prinzipien können angewendet werden?\n5.1. richtige zuschauerwahl
5.2. innere Überzeugung
5.3. timing
5.4. verbal
5.5. blick
5.6. weitere sinne
5.7. das dritte auge
5.8. körpersprache
5.9. gefühl der stimmigkeit
5.10. massenkonformität
5.11. aus dem eingeschränkten wissen schöpfen
5.12. zufall und risiko\nchristoph borer\n5. was für prinzipien können angewendet werden?\nchristoph borer
2018
mentale notizen Christoph Borer
5. Was für Prinzipien können angewendet werden?
5.1. Richtige Zuschauerwahl
5.2. Innere Überzeugung
5.3. Timing
5.4. Verbal
5.5. Blick
5.6. Weitere Sinne
5.7. Das dritte Auge
5.8. Körpersprache
5.9. Gefühl der Stimmigkeit
5.10. Massenkonformität
5.11. Aus dem eingeschränkten Wissen schöpfen
5.12. Zufall und Risiko
was ist eine vorhersage?\n1. die vorhersage (prediction)
2. die offene vorhersage (open prediction)
3. die nachhersage ("postdiction")
4. die unscharfe vorhersage ( diffuse prediction)
5. die unklare vorhersage (unclear prediction)\nchristoph borer
2018
mentale notizen Christoph Borer
Was ist eine Vorhersage?
1. Die Vorhersage (prediction)
2. Die offene Vorhersage (open prediction)
3. Die Nachhersage ("postdiction")
4. Die unscharfe Vorhersage ( diffuse prediction)
5. Die unklare Vorhersage (unclear prediction)
interessante fragen\n- wie wichtig ist die anzahl der wahlmöglichkeiten?
- wie wichtig ist die dauer zwischen zeigen der vorhersage und der wahl?
- wie wichtig ist die darstellung der vorhersage?\nchristoph borer
2018
mentale notizen Christoph Borer
Interessante Fragen
Wie wichtig ist die Anzahl der Wahlmöglichkeiten?
Wie wichtig ist die Dauer zwischen Zeigen der Vorhersage und der Wahl?
vorführen mit esoterischen hilfsmitteln\non the use of esoteric props, rune stones, tarot cards etc.\nchristoph borer
2018
mentale notizen Christoph Borer
Vorführen mit esoterischen Hilfsmitteln
on the use of esoteric props, rune stones, tarot cards etc.