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Master Mentalism Torrent5/2/2021
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Log in sign up User account menu 8 How do I get started in mentalism, and progress to a high degree of proficiency.Please post a book, DVD, forum, or anything else that has educational information about mentalism and please explain why you like that source.My knowledge of mentalism is extremely limited, so I really need your help in filling out a list 11 comments share save hide report 73 Upvoted This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast Sort by best.
There are only two important books in mentalism: Practical Mental Magic and 13 Steps. This is not the same as saying that Erdnase or Royal Road is all you need for card magic, instead this is actually, literally true - since the effect youre attempting to create is supposed to look completely impossible and convincing, its more-or-less timeless. Corinda was a prolific magic dealer, and had his hands on more material (especially Fogels) than you could ever need. Annemann of course is Annemann, and the depth of his thinking on his mental effects is astounding, and holds up. PMM reprints large sections of the Jinx, so youre actually benefiting from Annemann, Orville Meyer, Stewart James, Al Baker and the rest, for a ridiculously low price. ![]() Of primary importance here is the thought given to persona and characterisation, which is far more vital in mentalism over magic. Master Mentalism Torrent Series Of TricksThe primary difference between magicmental magic and mentalism is that a magician can perform a series of tricks, whereas a mentalist performs one - the meta-illusion of being able to perform whatever premise they intend. Thus, some of the most valuable books here are Darwin Ortizs Strong Magic and Henning Nelms Magic and Showmanship, since they will assist in developing consistency in characterisation. Banacheks Psychological Subtleties might represent the only other irreplaceable work, since there is limited crossover with PMM or 13 steps. ![]() When I was starting out, the following blog post sorted through the mass of mis-information, and made a lot of things very clear for me: Every other book, ebook and DVD is optional. Some of them have some great ideas, others have excellent routines and methods - but the basics of PMM13 StepsFundamentals really do have everything thats required for a full, professional career. Mentalism is not an easy option, you need to be convincing in a way that magic can sidestep. Youll sometimes need to tread lightly on dodgy ethical ground, and perform flawless sleight of hand (often one handed and blind), since any significant failure will ruin your entire credibility. Most importantly, you cant rely on flash paper, sponge penises and sight gags for entertainment. This is the classic text on mentalism and covers nearly all the fundamentals (including center tearing, billet switching, etc.) When you buy it, buy a few props - nailwriter, marked deck of cards (I enjoy using Boris Wilds but Ultimate Marked Deck is recommended by my friend, and Garret Thomas is releasing one as well), possibly some gimmicked envelopes (you can make those, for a Bank Night routine). Check out his Easy to Master series, No Camera Tricks.heck check em all out. His presentation may not fit yours but his explanations are crystal clear and his touch on the classic mentalism routines are grand. All great tricks, hard to explain why I like it other than its sheer amount of material. Corindas 13 Steps To Mentalism and T.A Waters Mind, Myth Magic are frequently given as the standard texts but they are a very dated read.
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