Theory and General Comments

443 entries in Mental Magic / Theory and General Comments
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Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Carl Willmann Briefkasten answering letters, on claims of mind readers, disclaimer
 		Aug. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 8)
128
William S. Houghton Conclusion patter to introduce mental effects
 		1943
The Magic 36
71
C. L. Boarde General Remarks on reading minds, be natural
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
1
C. L. Boarde Miscellaneous thoughts on billet routines, Q&A, being ready to perform anytime
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
74
George B. Anderson* Mental Card Magic on cards in mentalism
 		1949
It Must Be Mindreading
41
Al Baker Mental Card Tricks chapter intro
Also published here
 1949
Mental Magic
88
Al Baker Recapitulation of Al Baker's Rules for Effective Mental Magic nine rules
Also published here
 1949
Mental Magic
116
Ormond McGill Our Psychic Powers overview of mentalism genres
 		1951
Psychic Magic — Vol. 1
6
Ormond McGill The Presentation of Miracle thirteen rules
Also published here
 1951
Psychic Magic — Vol. 6
18
Amazing James Randi Mentalism Tip on presenting mind-reading
 		Aug. 1955
Ibidem (Issue 2)
21
Tony Corinda, Maurice Fogel An Interview with Fogel on Mentalism
Also published here
Related to
 1959
Book Tests
222
Tony Corinda Mediumistic Patter
1959
Mediumistic Stunts
276
Tony Corinda Establishing "Atmosphere" in the Seance Room
1959
Mediumistic Stunts
277
Tony Corinda The Stage Medium
1959
Mediumistic Stunts
278
Tony Corinda Introduction to Mentalism with Cards general remarks and theory
 		1959
Card Tricks
307
Tony Corinda Introduction general comments and theory for Q&A
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
339
Tony Corinda Answering Questions Known questions of general and specific interest
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
350
Tony Corinda Answering Questions From Platform private reader vs. stage reader, how to answer questions with a public, funny answers
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
351
Tony Corinda Part Two: Dealing with Questions Unknown
1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
356
Robert A. Nelson On the Presentation of Mentalism brief
 		1959
More Miracles in Mentalism
20
Robert A. Nelson On Zodiac Readings
1959
More Miracles in Mentalism
27
Robert A. Nelson The Serious Business of Mentalism general remarks on performing mentalism
 		1959
Mentalism & Its Presentation
2
Robert A. Nelson Factors to Recognize
1959
Mentalism & Its Presentation
8
Sydney Bergson Further Thoughts on Mentalism
1959
Mentalism & Its Presentation
9
Robert A. Nelson The Build-Up how to name yourself
 		1959
Mentalism & Its Presentation
12
Robert A. Nelson Your Program
1959
Mentalism & Its Presentation
17
Robert A. Nelson Programming
1959
Mentalism & Its Presentation
19
Robert A. Nelson Presentation
1959
Mentalism & Its Presentation
26
Robert A. Nelson Comedy Relief comedy answers for Q&A questions
 		1959
Mentalism & Its Presentation
31
Arthur Hastings The Study of ESP general comments
  • Clairvoyance
  • Telepathy
  • Precognition
 		1960
ESP Handbook and Workshop Kit
3
David Hoy Background and Bold Approach of Dr. Faust on the Bold Approach to mentalism
 		1963
The Bold and Subtle Miracles of Dr. Faust
5
Dr. Stanley Jaks A Letter from Jaks reaction to Tom Bowyer letter
Related to
 Aug. 1963
Ibidem (Issue 29)
30
James G. Thompson Jr. Entre Nous thoughts on building a mentalism act, with concrete routines and tipps
Related to
 1967
Top Secrets of Magic — Volume 2
245
George B. Anderson* The Basic Premis on the idea of this book, spectator's reading minds
 		1968
You, Too, Can Read Minds
7
George B. Anderson* Your Props on the use of props in mental magic
 		1968
You, Too, Can Read Minds
44
Tony "Doc" Shiels Chapter Four - Presenting the Preternatural
  • Patter
  • Dressing
  • Atmosphere
 		1968
Something Strange
18
Tony "Doc" Shiels The Fright Thing on spooky and creepy effects
 		1968
Daemons, Darklings and Doppelgangers
57
Gene Nielsen* 89c Fooler leaving price tags on gaffed objects, convincer
 		1972
Magick (Issue 50)
250
Robert Schwarz Ten Psychological Subtleties for Mentalists
  • 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
 		1972
Magick (Issue 55)
275
Guy Thompson Put the Mental into Mentalism on performing mentalism
 		1972
Magick (Issue 61)
305
William Larsen Palmistry and the Multi-Purpose Reading - Part 1
1972
Magick (Issue 63)
315
William Larsen Palmistry and the Multi-Purpose Reading - Part 2
1972
Magick (Issue 65)
325
Edward G. Brown A Brief Analysis of the Principles of Mental Magic lecture from 1942, thorough categorization of various principles of mental magic
 		1973
The Card Magic of Edward G. Brown
140
Edward G. Brown Forcing lecture from 1945
 		1973
The Card Magic of Edward G. Brown
173
Juan Tamariz La Magia Mental on hypnotism, mentalism, suggestion, parapsychology
 		1973
Aprenda Ud. Magia
111
Sydney Bergson Mentalism Cannot be Done in Pantomime on the performance of mentalism
 		1973
Magick (Issue 71)
355
William Larsen Larsen on Fortune Telling - Part 1
1973
Magick (Issue 75)
375
William Larsen Larsen on Fortune Telling - Part 2
1973
Magick (Issue 77)
385
William Larsen Larsen on Fortune Telling - Part 3
1973
Magick (Issue 79)
395
Gerald Fulton The Un-Program on performing mentalism, structuring an act
 		1973
Magick (Issue 81)
405
Thomas Alan Waters Mentalism - The Approach is Personal
  • 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
 		1973
Magick (Issue 89)
445
John D. Pomeroy Mentology on building a mentalism routine
 		1973
Mentology
3
Thomas Alan Waters Some Notes on the Use of Billets - Part 1
  • Hidden I See
  • The Unnatural Fold
  • The Switch
  • Materials
  • Accessories
  • Using the Notebook
  • The Untorn Center
  • Area of Writing
  • The Fold
Related to
 1974
Magick (Issue 93)
465
Thomas Alan Waters Some Notes on the Use of Billets - Part 2
  • 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
 		1974
Magick (Issue 95)
475
Ray Waters Some Notes on the Use of Billets - Part 3
  • Forget the Mechanics
  • The Rectangular Fold
  • "Great Minds Think Alike"
  • Only One Move
  • Clean Up
  • "Wired Thought"
  • And More
  • Final Notes
 		1974
Magick (Issue 97)
485
Chandler Mason Mason on Mentalism
  • 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
 		1974
Magick (Issue 101)
505
Raymond Hafler Mentalism Can Be Entertaining on mentalism
 		1974
Magick (Issue 113)
565
David Douglas ESP - What It's All About! on Mentalism phenomenas
 		1974
Magick (Issue 117)
585
B.C. Milnov A Mental Frame of Mind on performing mentalism
 		1975
Magick (Issue 133)
665
Bascom Jones Magic Versus Mentalism
1975
Magick (Issue 139)
695
Tony "Doc" Shiels You Can be a Super-Psychic on becoming the next Uri Geller, performance of mentalism
 		1975
Magick (Issue 143)
715
Stephen Minch Some Preliminary Remarks and Opinions of the Performing of Psychokinetic Effects in Particular and Mentalism in General also on disclaimers
 		1975
Mind & Matter
9
Uriah Fuller* Part I: General Observations tip for claiming supernatural and psychic abilities, humorous, stooges, Dunninger, Kreskin
 		1975
Confessions of a Psychic
11
Philip T. Goldstein* Introduction on the basic effects and actions of mentalism
 		1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
2
Al Mann A Tractate on Fabulous Card Effects for the Mentalist
  • The Pros and Cons
  • Do's and Don'ts
 		1976
The Third Ecstasy
1
Anthony Raven On the Presentation of Magick
  • 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
 		1976
Magick (Issue 145)
725
Anthony Raven On the Presentation of Mentalism
  • 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
 		1976
Magick (Issue 147)
735
Sandy Spillman There are no Silent Mental Acts on speaking abilities
  • Powerful Tool
  • Vocal Signature
  • Let Your Voice Relax
  • Voice Quality
  • Work at It
  • Practice Makes Perfect
  • Some Quick Tips
 		1976
Magick (Issue 163)
815
Sandy Spillman Mentalism - For Fun or Profit
  • 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
Also published here
 1976
Magick (Issue 169)
845
Tony "Doc" Shiels After Uri... Super PSI on how to form a new psychic superstar à la Geller
 		1976
The Shiels Effect
20
Tony "Doc" Shiels The Hoax Hex and Other Tall Tales on how to form a successful career as a witch
 		1976
The Shiels Effect
37
Tony "Doc" Shiels Impossibilities on hoaxing, Dr. Hooker's rising cards, stooges, doppelgänger
 		1976
The Shiels Effect
52
Philip T. Goldstein* Introduction on the presentation of mentalism
 		1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
2
Al Mann A Pause on moves and magnets in mentalism
 		1977
Psycho-Mentisis
2
Jack Kent Tillar Music for Mentalists
  • "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
 		1977
Magick (Issue 175)
875
Thomas Alan Waters Fortunetelling is Serious Business
  • A Serious Business
  • There are Exceptions
  • A Word About 'Gag' Fortunetelling
  • An Example
  • A Sense of Responsibility
  • Reader and Subject
  • Not Show Business
 		1977
Magick (Issue 183)
915
Bascom Jones Anatomy of a Mentalists
  • Portray the Role that Fits You Comfortably
  • Students of Psychology
  • Simplicity
  • Disclaimer...Yes or No?
  • Your Alter Ego
 		1977
Magick (Issue 185)
925
Barrie Richardson Banquet Mentalism - The Ready-Made Audience
  • 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
Related to
 1977
Magick (Issue 193)
965
Robert Cassidy And in Conclusion on being real vs. admitting to use trickery, disclaimer
 		1977
Pseudo-Mentally Yours
30
Harry Lorayne Mental Effects
1977
The Magic Book
223
Karl Fulves* 7 - Mental Magic
1977
The Magic Book
121
Karl Fulves* How to Spot Fraudulent Psychics
1977
The Magic Book
125
Tony Corinda, Maurice Fogel Ein Interview mit Fogel
Also published here
Related to
 Mar. 1977
Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 2)
53
Fredric Kolb All-Purpose 'Back-Up' Routine
  • 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
 		1978
Magick (Issue 197)
985
Maurice Fogel Reflections of a Professional Mentalist
  • Advice for the Beginner
  • The Importance of Presentation
  • The Disclaimer
  • Judge and Jury
  • What about the Future?
 		1978
Magick (Issue 213)
1065
Dorfay Not Merely Mental
  • 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
 		1979
Magick (Issue 229)
1145
George B. Anderson* Anderson on Mentalism
  • "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
 		1979
Magick (Issue 239)
1194
Orville Wayne Meyer Mentalism "My Way"
  • 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
 		1979
Magick (Issue 247)
1235
Jaime Espier Consideraciones en Torno al Mentalismo on mentalism
 		July 1979
Circular de la Escuela Mágica de Madrid (Vol. 5 No. 55)
216
Sandy Kross* Television: Think Big, Start Small
  • 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
 		1980
Magick (Issue 251)
1255
David Hoy ESP, According to Hoy
  • What Is ESP?
  • Buzz Words Won't Work
  • A Basic Understanding of ESP
  • The Universal Question
 		1980
Magick (Issue 257)
1285
Rick Johnsson Belief is the Essence of Deception
  • 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
 		1980
Magick (Issue 259)
1295
Hugh Riley In the Beginning there was Man historical notes / assumptions on mentalism
  • Past Tense, Future Perfect
  • Impression Methods
  • The Data Bank
  • Girolamo Scotto
  • Second-Sight Acts
  • One-Man Mentalism
 		1980
Magick (Issue 261)
1305
Karl Fulves* The Supermind Scenario on the methods of a medium, like divining unknown personal things, having the phone ring, breaking into a safe
  • Behind the Scenes
  • In Sum
 		1980
Further Confessions of a Psychic
7
Uriah Fuller* Introduction
1980
Further Confessions of a Psychic
21
Uriah Fuller* 14. Miscellaneous Thoughts of Chairman Fuller thoughts on psychics's methods
 		1980
Further Confessions of a Psychic
67
David Douglas Soft Core Disclaimers not Rated X on disclaimers
 		Apr. 1980
Psychic Entertainers News & Information Service (Issue 20)
2
Robert Cassidy Mental Magic Versus Mentalism on Pseudo Psychometry
 		July 1980
Psychic Entertainers News & Information Service (Issue 23)
4
Sandy Spillman Mentalism For Fun or Profit
  • 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
Also published here
 1980
The Spill Bar and Grille
38
Steve Spillman The Spill Shill on stooges, shills
 		1980
The Spill Bar and Grille
50
Stanton Carlisle Money Making Mentalism on selling private shows, possible set
 		1980
Mentalism For Connoisseurs
25
Jaime Espier Fichas Magicas on actuación, palabra, mentalismo, oportunidades
 		Apr. 1980
Circular de la Escuela Mágica de Madrid (Vol. 6 No. 64)
106
Thomas Alan Waters Omnimancy essay on fortunetelling, Q&A, cold reading
 		1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Omnimancy)
89
Thomas Alan Waters Psychometry on psychometry and presenting mentalism
 		1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychometry)
117
Thomas Alan Waters Presentation essay 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
 		1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychometry)
121
Thomas Alan Waters Scrypt on Billet Technique and Maurice Fogel
 		1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Scrypt)
153
Myriam Ruthchild Anatomy of a Psychic
  • 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
 		1981
Magick (Issue 281)
1405
George B. Anderson* Authentic Mentalism
  • 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
 		1981
Magick (Issue 289)
1445
Myriam Ruthchild Anatomy of A Computer Psychic - Part I
  • Applications for the Psychic
  • Hoy Outdone
  • But Every Coin Has Two Sides
  • Computer Courses
  • Available Programs
  • Don't Take Shortcuts
 		1981
Magick (Issue 295)
1475
Myriam Ruthchild Anatomy of A Computer Psychic - Part II
  • Can You Afford One?
  • Selecting the Right Type
  • Presentation is Vital
  • Categorical Answers
  • Mail-Order Mentalism
  • Targeted Mailings for Bookings
 		1981
Magick (Issue 297)
1485
Thomas Alan Waters Deckalogue on playing cards in mentalism
 		1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Deckalogue)
195
Thomas Alan Waters Grymwyr on bizarre magick
 		1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Grymwyr)
238
Thomas Alan Waters Octasm on mentalism
 		1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
292
Robert Dorian The Professional Mentalist: The State of the Art 1982
1982
Miracles of my Friends
31
Henry H. Fields Mentalism: The Plausible Impossibility
1982
Miracles of my Friends
41
Ed Fowler* Professionalism
1982
Miracles of my Friends
45
Bascom Jones Magic versus Mentalism
1982
Miracles of my Friends
69
Stephen Minch Notes Against Orthodoxy: A series of Little Essays on the Search for Normalcy in Mentalism
  • The Briefcase Syndrome
  • The Temptation of Beautiful Boxes
  • Fear of the Devil
  • Simple is not always Easy
  • Clever Sometimes Isn't
  • On Hoodwinking One's Brethren
  • Mind vs. Machine
  • To Be Or Not To Be
  • Vampire's Advocate
 		1982
Miracles of my Friends
107
Al Mann Lecture Dunninger's entrance speech and disclaimer
 		1983
Dunninger's Act
2
Alessandro de Luca, Theophil "Philius" Weidmann Zauberkünstler und Mentalmagie thoughts on mentalism, distinction to magic
 		1983
Ueber das Wesen der Mentalmagie
4
Alessandro de Luca, Theophil "Philius" Weidmann Einige der wichtigsten Regeln der Mentalmagie (Some important rules in mentalism)
 		1983
Ueber das Wesen der Mentalmagie
8
Alessandro de Luca, Theophil "Philius" Weidmann Zum Thema "Uebersinnliche Fähigkeiten" on paranormal skills, being "real"
 		1983
Ueber das Wesen der Mentalmagie
12
Alessandro de Luca, Theophil "Philius" Weidmann Tips und Anregungen on performing close-up mentalism, impromptu
 		1983
Ueber das Wesen der Mentalmagie
14
Thomas Alan Waters Cardiact on cards and mentalism
 		1984
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Cardiact)
523
Thomas Alan Waters Spyryt on being real, and audience perception and believe
 		1984
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Spyryt)
567
Thomas Alan Waters Thynk on presenting mentalism
 		1984
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Thynk)
591
Stephen Minch Coda - On the Problems of the Negative Outcome in Mentalism essay on accepted positive results over rejected negative ones
 		1984
Mind Melds
35
Jon Racherbaumer On Mentalism
1984
At The Table
52
Robert Cassidy The Presentation of Mentalism thoughts on mentalism, 8 rules on performing
 		1984
The Art of Mentalism
9
Robert Cassidy Handling the Audience
  • Before the Show
  • During the Show
 		1984
The Art of Mentalism
15
Robert Cassidy Playing Cards in Mentalism
1984
The Art of Mentalism
41
Robert Cassidy Ethics in Mentalism
1984
The Art of Mentalism
91
Rudolf Braunmüller Humor für Mentalisten
  • Zur Eröffnung
  • Füller
  • Vor pseudo-spritischem Kunststück
  • Zu weiblichen Zuschauer-Assistenten
 		May 1984
Intermagic (Vol. 11 No. 1)
14
Rudolf Braunmüller Humor für Mentalisten
  • Zu Zuschauer Assistenten
 		May 1984
Intermagic (Vol. 11 No. 1)
29
Danny Korem Mind Meddlers - Love is a Trick essay on claimed psychic powers of James Hydrick
 		1985
Korem without Limits
133
Thomas Alan Waters Myxtyr on the perception of being real as a mentalist
 		1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Myxtyr)
637
Thomas Alan Waters Fynys on wanting success and believability
 		1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Fynys)
719
Charles W. Simon On the Technique of Stashing on preparing tricks or obtaining information and using it at an opportune moment
  • Utilized be Houdini
  • A Favorite Ploy of Spiritualists
  • It's a Familiar Concept
  • Personal Uses
  • And by Long Distance
  • Thinking Ahead
  • With Cards
  • Or... with Books
  • Your Words make a Difference
 		May 1985
Magick (Issue 351)
1755
Marshall Johnson The Keys to Success - Part I how to become a successful mentalist
  • Developing the Act
  • Improving Your Appearance
  • Believe in Yourself
  • Old Tricks for New Audiences
  • The 'Essence' of Entertainment
  • Your Personal Attitude Shows
  • And Your Showmanship Adds Sizzle
  • Start with a Quick Fix
Related to
 Nov. 1985
Magick (Issue 361)
1805
Bruce Bernstein Mentalism - A Personal View thoughts and theory on mentalism
 		1985
Psi-Tech
59
Marshall Johnson The Keys to Success - Part II how to become a successful mentalist
  • National Recognition
  • Need for Repetition
  • Common-Sense Approach
  • Goal Oriented
  • Sound Publicity Foundation
  • Your Business Card
  • Family Resemblance
  • Publicity Pictures
  • Further Study
Related to
 Jan. 1986
Magick (Issue 363)
1815
Dr. Juris* Fortunetelling and the Law - An Update - Part I
  • Defining the Term
  • The Applicable Laws
  • Criminal Statutes
  • Licensing Statutes
  • Municipal Ordinances
  • Constitutional Challenges
  • The Court's Argument
  • Separate the Wheat from the Chaff
 		Aug. 1986
Magick (Issue 375)
1875
Dr. Juris* Fortunetelling and the Law - An Update - Part II
  • Where a Disclaimer Worked
  • And where it Didn't Work
  • What About Entertainment?
  • What's to be Concluded?
  • And a Postscript to Think About
 		Sep. 1986
Magick (Issue 377)
1885
Eugene Burger 12. Character and Claims performance tips for seances
 		1986
Spirit Theater
72
Jonathan Cooke Ghost Show Daze on midnight Ghost Shows
  • Not Just One Performance
  • Three Facets
  • The Q&A Act
  • Horoscope Pitch
  • Ladies' Matinee
  • Kids' Magic Show
Related to
 Aug. 1990
Magick (Issue 443)
2217
Jonathan Cooke Ghost Show Daze - Part II on midnight Ghost Shows
  • The Ghost Show
  • Well-Mixed Program
  • Imploding Tin Can
  • Dancing Skull
  • Spirit Touches and Hypnosis
  • The Black Out
  • The Alternate Black Out
Related to
 Sep. 1990
Magick (Issue 445)
2227
Richard J. Weibel, Bascom Jones Advertising for the Private Reader
  • Know What Your Are Selling
  • Where to Start?
  • Letterhead
  • Quick Printing
  • Traditional Advertising
  • The "Yellow Pages"
  • Classified Ads
  • Display Ads
 		Dec. 1990
Magick (Issue 449)
2247
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Thoughts About My Style "All in all the compliments were very high."
 		1990 /1999
Prethoughts
5
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Magician Theories about mixing mentalism with magic, cards, and other thoughts
 		1990 /1999
Prethoughts
6
Steve "Banachek" Shaw The Roger Klause Theory about having to be old to be a believable mentalist
 		1990 /1999
Prethoughts
7
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Everything You Have Read So Far My Be Wrong!
1990 /1999
Prethoughts
9
Christoph Borer Risiko - einige Gedanken on using risk/hazard as a method
 		1991
Risque
7
Karroll Priest Test Condition Second Sight - Part I as Carroll Priest
  • Introduction
  • Simple and Direct
  • The Role of Publicity
  • Test Conditions
  • Do It Right
  • The Preliminary Talk
  • Sample Remarks
Related to
 Mar. 1991
Magick (Issue 453)
2267
Diabelli Mentale Unterhaltung - Was ist das? on performing mentalism
 		1991
Allerlei Experi-Mentales
5
Diabelli Programmgestaltung - Präsentation on the structure of a mentalism act and presentation
 		1991
Allerlei Experi-Mentales
7
Diabelli Der Zuschauer hat immer recht! essay "the spectator is always right"
 		1991
Allerlei Experi-Mentales
9
T. Page Wright Chapter 13 - Mental Effects with Cards on mentalism
 		1991
Page Wright's Manuscript
276
Bruce Rudolph Psychic Entertainment Well Done
May/June 1991
The Magic Menu (Vol. 1 No. 5)
39
Ross Johnson Touch of Style on reading predictions, not letting spectator read it aloud
 		Feb. 1992
Magick (Issue 468)
2340
Richard Mark Presentation
1992
Mindbending Meltdown
34
Mark Edward Bare-hand Bookings on apparently not using props
  • Staying Clean
  • Traveling Light
  • Invisible Props and Visible Imagery
  • Keep It simple
  • One-Pocket Portable Prophesies
  • Character is Everything
  • Avoid Humor Initially
  • Know Your Background Information
 		Aug. 1993
Magick (Issue 493)
2467
Steve Dusheck, James M. Klein Mental Magic interview about mental magic
 		1993
Dusheck's Mental Magic
121
Mark Edward Seance: A Different Kind Of Magical Experience
Oct. 1993
MAGIC (Vol. 3 No. 2)
38
Joseph Dunninger, Steve Shaw, Vernon Lee, Tony "Doc" Shiels Disclaimers That Don't disclaimer quotes
 		Oct. 1993
MAGIC (Vol. 3 No. 2)
42
Jonathan Cooke Disclaimers
Mar. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 9)
5
Al Mann Challenges on challenges during a mentalism performance, Himber vs. Dunninger
 		1994
Challenges
1
Jack Dean Routining Your Mental Act check list and audience appeals, for mentalists
 		June 1994
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 12)
14
Steven Brehe Syllabic Revelation on revealing a thought, amount of syllable and miscalls
 		Nov. 1994
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 5)
11
Bruce Bernstein A Few Thoughts About Magicians and Mentalists
1994
Going South With His Secrets
23
John Riggs On the Presentation of Mentalism
1995
The Magic of John Riggs
55
Theophil "Philius" Weidmann Liebe Zauberkolleginnen, Liebe Zauberkollegen on the performance of mentalism
 		1995
Hellsehen... ...kinderleicht
3
Theophil "Philius" Weidmann Intermezzo on mentalism
 		1995
Hellsehen... ...kinderleicht
22
Robert Cassidy An Overview of the Act thoughts on structuring a mentalism show, Theory of Major and Minor Effects
  • The Logic of the Program
Also published here
Related to
 1995
The Art of Mentalism 2
2
Robert Cassidy Magician's Guilt, its Causes and Cure (Including the Real Secrets of Mentalism)
1995
The Art of Mentalism 2
43
John Riggs Nuggets of Knowledge thoughts on mentalism, performing and business
 		1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. Quarterly Supplement #2)
54
Lee Earle Junction thoughts on mentalism
 		1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. Quarterly Supplement #3)
70
David Ashton The Coffee House Psychic on doing numerology sessions / psychic readings at coffee shops
 		1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. Quarterly Supplement #4)
85
Travis Nelson Touch Technique method to apparently enhance divination of a thought, spectator is to touch his head where he visualizes a certain thought
Related to
 1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 2)
94
Mark Strivings Some general observations... on walk-around mentalism
 		1996
Mobile Mentalism
4
Mark Strivings Routining routining mentalism for walk-around
 		1996
Mobile Mentalism
25
Mark Strivings Approaching The Table
1996
Mobile Mentalism
34
Basil Horwitz Foreword on mentalism, disclaimer, mixing magic and cards with mentalism
 		1997
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 4
7
Terry Seabrooke Terry Goes Mental
Aug. 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 2)
11
Mark Strivings Mentalism Up-Close on close-up mentalism
 		Jan./Feb. 1997
The Magic Menu (Vol. 7 No. 39)
445
Andy Nyman The Screw up Factor on making mistakes
Also published here
 1997
Short, Punchy & Mental
[10]
Mark Strivings Just Thinking on disclaimer
 		Sep./Oct. 1998
The Magic Menu (Vol. 9 No. 49)
573
Jas Jakutsch* "Pumping" & Progressive Anagrams
1999
Completely Mental — Vol. 1
14
Jas Jakutsch* Intuitive Extrapolations on the QB Test
1999
Completely Mental — Vol. 2
28
Barrie Richardson Chapter VI: Intimate Mentalism chapter intro
 		1999
Theater of the Mind
171
Lee Earle Essentials for Excellence on contemporary mentalism
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 0Q160 Q16)
345
Robert Cassidy Bob's Tips on performing close-up mentalism
 		1999
Real World Magic
246
Mark Strivings Just Thinking on disclaimers in mentalism
 		July/Aug. 1999
The Magic Menu (Vol. 9 No. 54)
636
Paul Alberstat Focus on Mentalism: Mentalism 101
  • Useful sleights for mentalists
 		Dec. 1999
Channel One (Vol. 1 No. 2)
8
Paul Alberstat PSIncerely Yours: Creating the Legend
Sep. 1999
Channel One (Vol. 2 No. 5)
8
Richard Mark Psychic Entertainment and Communication Channels on presenting mentalism
 		2000
Mind Warp
97
Richard Mark The Real Secret: The Presentation Of Psychic Entertainment
2000
Mind Warp
148
Richard Mark Chapter Eight on the mind and the brain
 		2000
Mind Warp
153
Paul Alberstat Focus on Mentalism on disclaimers, fraud, Uri Geller
 		June 2000
Channel One (Vol. 1 No. 4)
8
Derren Brown You're supposed to be reading minds
Also published here
  • Pure Effect
 Sep. 2000
Channel One (Vol. 2 No. 5)
13
Paul Alberstat PSIncerely Yours: Blowing your own
Dec. 2000
Channel One (Vol. 2 No. 6)
8
Paul Alberstat PSIncerely Yours: Believe in yourself
Mar. 2001
Channel One (Vol. 2 No. 7)
7
Chuck Hickok Entertainment and Mentalism for Corporate Audiences
2002
Mentalism, Incorporated
11
Chuck Hickok Eight Guidelines for Performing Mentalism to Corporate Audiences Guideline One: A Unifying Theme
Guideline Two: Believability
Guideline Three: Exclusivity
Guideline Four: Increasing Impossibility
Guideline Five: Multiple Moments of Amazement
Guideline Six: Innocent or Natural Props
Guideline Seven: Maximum Impact
Guideline Eight: A Likeable Persona
 		2002
Mentalism, Incorporated
21
Chuck Hickok Three Kinds of Pre-Show Work on pre-show and preparations before a gig
 		2002
Mentalism, Incorporated
45
Chuck Hickok My Disclaimer
2002
Mentalism, Incorporated
135
Barrie Richardson Some Thoughts on Mentalism
  • From My Thoughts
 		June 2002
Genii (Vol. 65 No. 6)
73
Jamy Ian Swiss Mentalism Grows Up
Also published here
 2002
Shattering Illusions
13
Al Baker Mental Card Tricks chapter intro
Also published here
 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Mental Magic)
334
Al Baker Recapitulation of Al Baker's Rules for Effective Mental Magic nine rules
Also published here
 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Mental Magic)
350
Luke Jermay First Thing First enhancing a prior effect by a verbal suggestion
 		2003
Building Blocks
17
Luke Jermay The Power of Silence silence to enhance suggestions
Related to
 2003
Building Blocks
24
Luke Jermay, Steve "Banachek" Shaw The 'Old Witchdoctor' suggestion of cause and effect, silent script
 		2003
Building Blocks
28
Luke Jermay The Building Block Technique magic routines enhanced with suggestions
 		2003
Building Blocks
43
Kenton Knepper What Are You Suggesting by Using Suggesting?
2003
Building Blocks
45
Luke Jermay Mixing Magic and Mentalism
2003
Building Blocks
52
Luke Jermay Methodology - A Brief Look at Modern Bizarre Magick
2003
Building Blocks
56
Luke Jermay Zeroing In finding a suggestible person
 		2003
Building Blocks
159
Max Maven* On Bizarre Magic
2003
Mystery School
115
Ormond McGill The Presentation of a Miracle thirteen rules
Also published here
 2003
Mystery School
124
Robert Fellows Beginning in Mentalism
2003
Mystery School
221
Derren Brown The Devil's Picture Book "The Role of Playing Cards and Choice of Material"
 		Oct. 2003
MAGIC (Vol. 13 No. 2)
68
Robert Cassidy Principia 134 "There is a time and a place for everything. But only the wise know where and when."
 		2003
Extremely Remote
13
Robert Cassidy The Organizer using an organizer to store several effects, Cassidy's Chronologue
 		2003
Extremely Remote
15
Robert Cassidy Principium 307.1 "Get Organized! Get Utile!"
 		2003
Extremely Remote
19
Robert Cassidy Other Ways That the Principle Is Applied During a Stage Presentation on the Side Effects principle
Also published here
 2003
Side Effects
11
Robert Cassidy The Second Type of Side Effect - The Odd Things That Just Seem To Happen Whenever You Are Around
Also published here
 2003
Side Effects
12
Robert Cassidy The Message of Mentalism on the word mentalism
 		2003
The Black Book of Mentalism
4
Robert Cassidy Minimalism on the minimalist concept
 		2003
The Black Book of Mentalism
5
Robert Cassidy Mentalism with Playing Cards
2003
The Black Book of Mentalism
20
Robert Cassidy The Cards to Use what cards to use in mentalism
 		2003
The Black Book of Mentalism
23
Robert Cassidy My Personal Utility Items on what props to use in mentalism, context
 		2003
The Black Book of Mentalism
25
Robert Cassidy The Corvus Manifesto on labels, reading etc.
 		2003
Triple Edge
3
Jay Sankey Magic And Mentalism
Also published here
 2003
Beyond Secrets
109
Luke Jermay The Psychic vs. The Psychological Performance on pretending to have real powers, disclaimers
 		2004
The Coral Fang
14
Luke Jermay Pre Show Sripting
2004
The Coral Fang
24
Yaniv Deautsch Introduction propless mentalism
 		2004
The Wizard Is Dead
4
Yaniv Deautsch Risky Business
2004
The Wizard Is Dead
26
Robert Cassidy An Overview of the Act thoughts on structuring a mentalism show, Theory of Major and Minor Effects
  • The Logic of the Program
Also published here
Related to
 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
9
Robert Cassidy Part One - Fire prologue, on the origin of mentalism, its distinction to magic, disclaimer
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
42
Robert Cassidy Principium 1 "Plausibility depends on context (Or, as Annemann asked, 'What would a real mindreader do?')"
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
45
Robert Cassidy Riding the Web "An approach to Parapsychology and a cover story for mentalists"
Related to
 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
47
Robert Cassidy Principium 2 "No effect is plausible if the context is wrong. Conversely, anything is plausible in the right context. The trick is figuring out which is which." includes effect, prediction chosen postcard, cards with same city name but different images
Related to
 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
52
Robert Cassidy Principium 3 "If more than one subtlety is at work, your method is well concealed."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
59
Robert Cassidy Principium 4 "Varying your methods keeps you one step ahead of the dilettantes.", method to read center tear piece
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
61
Robert Cassidy Principium 5 "To err is human, it makes you seem real, but err in your closer and you're a Schlemiel."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
67
Robert Cassidy Principium 6 "It's not what you take with you that counts, it's what you leave behind."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
69
Robert Cassidy Principium 7 "A Mentalist's primary product is his name and personality. The effects should merely serve to reinforce his image and reputation."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
77
Robert Cassidy The Journey Continues on being real, having personality
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
77
Robert Cassidy Principium 8 "Reputations are not made by what you do. They are made by what people BELIEVE you can do."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
79
Robert Cassidy Principium 9 "If your initial claims are plausible, your later claims will be far easier to accept"
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
86
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