Theory and General Comments

400 entries in Mental Magic / Theory and General Comments
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
Related toAlso published here 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
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
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
 		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 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
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
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
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
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
Related toAlso published here 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. 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
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
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
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 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
Robert Cassidy Principium 10 "Art requires attention to detail"
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
94
Robert Cassidy Return to the Web on alternate states of consciousness, reality tunnels
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
97
Robert Cassidy Principium 11 "What's simple isn't always good, but what's good is almost always simple."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
106
Robert Cassidy Principium 12 "If charismatic you would be - Act enthusiastically", strategy to read billet
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
112
Robert Cassidy Principium 13 "The more complex a routine, the less "real" it looks. That's one of the differences between mentalism and 'mental magic.'"
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
116
Robert Cassidy A Vibration from the Web on the web, explanation for supernatural powers
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
120
Robert Cassidy Principium 14 "If Someone Else Your Try to Be, You're Condemned to Mediocrity."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
134
Robert Cassidy Principium 15 "To Avoid Detection Use Misdirection", using a spellbound move to switch billets
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
138
Robert Cassidy Principium 16 "He Who is Wise, Knows How to Improvise - and all that jazz."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
143
Robert Cassidy Principium 17 "Cherish Your Mistakes, The Seeds of Miracles are Within."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
151
Robert Cassidy Principium 18 "Anticipate the Inevitable, Because Murphy was right", out for memory test
Related to 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
154
Robert Cassidy The Difference between Mentalism and Mental Magic
  • How to tell if you are doing mental magic of mentalism
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
159
Robert Cassidy On Creativity and Originality
2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
161
Robert Cassidy The Secret Language on mentalism
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
181
Robert Cassidy The Thirty Second Rule on opening an act, performance tips
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
211
Eugene Burger, Michael Caplan, David Parr, Robert Charles, Mike Burke, Ted Stresen-Reuter, Jack Gould, Todd Karr Eugene Goes Bizarre conversation about Bizarre Magic and the video tapes Eugene Burger did
 		2004
Chicago Visions
5
Wonder Man Fred Einführung thoughts on mentalism, props, playing cards, electronics, using stooges, instant stooges, pre-show, impossibility, visibility, emotions
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
19
Wonder Man Fred Watch Me Come Undone on performing in impromptu situations
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
223
Mark Strivings Going Out Prepared on what props and gadgets to carry as a mentalist
 		2004
Mobile Mentalism — Volume II
35
Mark Strivings Mixing Magic, Mental Magic and Mentalism in Strolling a.k.a. Who Are You Anyway? a.k.a. Is It Possible To Be A Strolling Mentalist? on magic and mentalism
 		2004
Mobile Mentalism — Volume II
48
Robert Cassidy Part One – Preshow Work how to communicate with the booker before the show to ensure perfect conditions
Also published here 2004
Working It!
3
Robert Cassidy The Myth of Tough Audiences
Also published here 2004
Working It!
4
Robert Cassidy Venue Set-up on setting up the venue, microphone
Also published here 2004
Working It!
5
Robert Cassidy Types of Audiences on performing, opening lines
Also published here 2004
Working It!
9
Robert Cassidy A Different Type of Tough
Also published here 2004
Working It!
12
Chuck Hickok Guidelines for Using Forces as a Mentalist six guidelines
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
11
Chuck Hickok Essay #1: My Approach to Mentalism
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
57
Chuck Hickok Essay #2: A Clever Out
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
60
Chuck Hickok Essay #3: Believability and Mentalism
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
62
Chuck Hickok Essay #4: Creating Entertaining Mentalism Demonstrations
Related to 2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
65
Chuck Hickok Essay #5: Thoughts on Multiple Moments of Amazement
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
69
Chuck Hickok Essay #6: I Don't Do Book Tests on the structure of book tests
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
72
Chuck Hickok Essay #7: Should Mentalists Present Prediction Routines?
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
77
Chuck Hickok Essay #8: Exposure and Success as a Mentalist
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
81
Chuck Hickok Essay #9: The Visual Aspect of Mentalism
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
84
Chuck Hickok Essay #10: The Verbal Aspect of Mentalism
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
88
Chuck Hickok Essay #12: Performing Mentalism is a Risky Business! on audience management
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
97
Chuck Hickok Essay #13: Creating Suspense
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
103
Chuck Hickok Essay #14: What Does It Take To Be a More Successful Mentalist?
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
107
Chuck Hickok Appendix
  • 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
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
173
Jon Racherbaumer Hobsonian Fringe Notes The Artful Ledger
on equifoque
  • Rules of the Game
 		Nov. 2005
Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. 4)
4
Christoph Borer Die schwarze Kunst
2006
Compilation
130
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
 2006
Compilation
153
Max Maven On Process Mentalism
2006
Exploring the Zone
8
Hector Chadwick Playing Cards in Mentalism A short dissertation on the justification of their use.
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
81
Hector Chadwick The Trouble With Equivoque: Thoughts on the nature of magician's choice
2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
117
Hector Chadwick An Equivocal Miscellany Further miscellaneous thoughts and techniques relating to the practice of equivoque
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
143
Hector Chadwick "Commit Yourself" A brief thesis on the justification of thought documentation
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
171
Luke Jermay The New Mind
  • The New Mind
"What does a Mentalist Use as Contraception? His Personality ..."
 		Jan. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 1)
21
Luke Jermay Giant Shoulders
  • The New Mind
five folded business cards on the table, one chosen, it contains the only true statement ("Luke Jermay is wearing a clown nose"
Inspired by
  • Rick Maue routine
 Apr. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 4)
108
Patrick G. Redford Additional Forgotten Subtleties
2008
Glemme
44
Carl Montada Gedanken über die Benutzung von Spielkarten im Bereich der Mentalmagie on using playing cards in mentalism
 		2008
Gedanken zum Lesen
18
Carl Montada Lesen - Senden - Verursachen on different plots/effect themes in mental magic
 		2008
Gedanken zum Lesen
32
Stephen Minch A Vivisection of the Bizarre "Appendix I"
history of bizarre magick
 		2009
The Book of Forgotten Secrets
149
Derren Brown Pardon My English...
Also published here Oct. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 10 (The Jinx - 75 Years))
28
Derren Brown Pardon My English...
Also published here 2009
The Jinx — 75 Years
28
Robert Cassidy Performing Tips for Mentalists
  • The Pre-Show work that you ALWAYS must do
  • The Microphone
  • Radio Show
  • The 30 Second Rule
  • Two Points to Ponder
    • 1. You Read Aloud, the Participant Reads Along
    • 2. Pencils and Thumbs
  • On Performing
  • On Originality
 		2009
Notes From The Master
3
Christoph Borer 1. Einleitende Gedanken
Also published here 2010
Aspekte der psychologischen Force
1
Christoph Borer 3. Welche Effekte sind damit möglich?
Also published here 2010
Aspekte der psychologischen Force
1
Christoph Borer Warum sollte ich diese Force einsetzen?
Also published here 2010
Aspekte der psychologischen Force
1
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
Also published here 2010
Aspekte der psychologischen Force
2
Christoph Borer 6. Wichtige Sätze zum Gelingen einer psychologischen Force
Also published here 2010
Aspekte der psychologischen Force
7
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
Also published here 2010
Aspekte der psychologischen Force
7
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
Also published here 2010
Aspekte der psychologischen Force
9
Christoph Borer 9. Wie lerne ich die psychologische Force?
Also published here 2010
Aspekte der psychologischen Force
10
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
 		2010
Nanomagias
91
Bascom Jones 19 Rules of Mentalism
Also published here
  • "19 Rules of Mentalism", pamphlet
 2010
Miracles of my Friends II
53
Andy Nyman The Screw-Up Factor on making mistakes
Also published here 2010
Bulletproof
30
Andy Nyman A New Word
  • Essay 1
on the word "fauxcess" (fake process)
 		2010
Bulletproof
61
Jamy Ian Swiss Mentalism vs. Mental Magic
  • Clarity of Effect
  • The Method is Not the Trick
  • Mental Magic
  • The Revelation of Thinking
  • Process and Derren Brown
  • Minor Processes
  • Process versus Procedure
  • More on Process: From Psychic to Psychologist
  • Predictions are Mental Magic
Also published here 2012
Dichotomies
7
Jamy Ian Swiss Mentalism Grows Up
Also published here 2012
Dichotomies
61
Bruce Bernstein Getting out of the Line of Fire
2012
Unreal
77
Bruce Bernstein Magic & Mentalism
2012
Unreal
95
Bruce Bernstein Disclaiming Disclaimers
2012
Unreal
153
Bruce Bernstein The Gathering of Information
2012
Unreal
186
Bruce Bernstein Basic Chops
  • 1. Information Gathering
  • 2. Secret Writing
  • 3. Understanding the Human Nature
  • 4. Suggestion
  • 5. Body Language
  • 6. Contact & Non-Contact Mind Reading
  • 7. Pencil and Sound Reading
  • 8. Magician's Choice
 		2012
Unreal
205
Bruce Bernstein Practice
2012
Unreal
209
Robert Cassidy The Psychology of Mentalism brief
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
13
Robert Cassidy Plausibility on character development and writing an imaginary biography
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
13
Robert Cassidy Fundamental Structures
2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
17
Robert Cassidy Common Misunderstandings
2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
18
Robert Cassidy The Opening Effect Comes Second
2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
21
Robert Cassidy A Thought to Ponder on surprise in mentalism and using loaded phrases when divining words, brief
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
30
Robert Cassidy An Essential Secret on minor and major effects, tips on performing for only ten minutes
Related to 2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
41
Robert Cassidy An Introduction to the Interaction of Physical, Psychological, and Presentational Principles in the Performance of Mentalism
2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
60
Robert Cassidy The Subscript
2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
80
Robert Cassidy Riding the Web - The Original Subscript for My Psychic Persona different version than previously published
Related to 2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
82
Robert Cassidy Origins and Ethics on Norman Baker, the word Mentalist, disclaimer
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
119
Robert Cassidy Introduction on new technology and mentalism
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
153
Robert Cassidy Billet Fundamentals
2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
163
Robert Cassidy Staging It mental skill vs. psychic gift
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
179
Robert Cassidy Presentation Skills: Taking the Stage how to enter a stage
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
181
Robert Cassidy Other Ways That the Principle Is Applied During a Stage Presentation on the Side Effects principle
Also published here 2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
284
Robert Cassidy The Second Type of Side Effect - The Odd Things That Just Seem To Happen Whenever You Are Around
Also published here 2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
286
Robert Cassidy Part One: The Program lecture demonstration on intuition
  • The Introduction
  • The Presentation
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
297
Robert Cassidy A Time to Define on presenting mentalism
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
334
Robert Cassidy Magic in Mentalism
2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
336
Robert Cassidy The Intuitive Approach on intuition as an explanation for psychic abilities
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
347
Robert Cassidy Introduction: The Two Eras of Modern Mentalism
2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
361
Hector Chadwick Problem: Announcing Intentions Alternative:

  • Don't say it
  • Write your prediction, then give the instructions
  • Think
 		2014
Vok Voak Vokay
6
Hector Chadwick Problem: Incomplete Sentences Alternative:

  • "Give one to me"
  • "Give two of them to me"
 		2014
Vok Voak Vokay
8
Hector Chadwick Problem: Interpreting The Outcome
2014
Vok Voak Vokay
10
Hector Chadwick Problem: Lack of Purpose
2014
Vok Voak Vokay
11
Hector Chadwick The "No Questions" Rule Setting the rule so that audience does not ask too many questions during equivoque
 		2014
Vok Voak Vokay
12
Jorge "The Jack" Garcia Mentalism As a Real Experience
Also published here 2014
Lecture Notes 2014
6
Jorge "The Jack" Garcia Reading Minds
Also published here 2014
Lecture Notes 2014
7
Jorge "The Jack" Garcia Generating Meaning
Also published here 2014
Lecture Notes 2014
8
Jorge "The Jack" Garcia How to Structure a Mentalism Show Pascal de Clermont's "The pyramid of credibility" and general remarks on structure
Related to 2014
Lecture Notes 2014
9
Michael Murray Making Mentalism Memorable on people taking photographs to make the moments more memorable
 		2014
A Piece Of My Mind
96
Michael Murray On the Level on getting a feeling what people believe in the beginning of the show
 		2014
A Piece Of My Mind
100
Michael Murray What Does a Mentalist Do? verbal introduction to increase cooperation
 		2014
A Piece Of My Mind
110
Jorge "The Jack" Garcia Mentalism As a Real Experience extended
Also published here 2015
7 Mysteries of Mentalism
13
Jorge "The Jack" Garcia Can Minds Be Read? extended
Also published here 2015
7 Mysteries of Mentalism
15
Jorge "The Jack" Garcia How to Structure a Mentalism Show extended article
Related to 2015
7 Mysteries of Mentalism
17
Jorge "The Jack" Garcia Ideas
2015
7 Mysteries of Mentalism
97
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
 		2015
7 Mysteries of Mentalism
106
Jorge "The Jack" Garcia, Juan Esteban Varela The Interactive Experience mentalism with the entire audience and using social media, group pendulum routine
 		2015
7 Mysteries of Mentalism
110
Hector Chadwick Words, Words, Words on visual appeal of mentalism performances
 		2016
Miscellanea
29
Hector Chadwick Dat Claim Or Dis Claim? on disclaimers in mentalism
 		2016
Miscellanea
42
Christoph Borer Das kleine Schwarze (Mentalmagie)
2016
21
109
Andy (The Jerx) The Revealing Thing Importance of thinking about how to reveal a thought-of word, describes a simple peek for a billet
 		2016
The Jerx
79
Andy (The Jerx) Third-wave Equivoque Third-wave equivoque is based on the richness of language rather than the ambiguity of action.
 		2016
The Jerx
123
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?
 		2016
The Jerx
165
Luke Jermay, Joseph Barry Luke Jermay on creativity, NLP, card magic vs. mentalism, boredom, ethics & disclaimers
 		Dec. 2017
Operandi (Issue 2)
22
Jamy Ian Swiss Dichotomies: Mentalism versus Mental Magic
  • Clarity of Effect
  • The Method is Not The Trick
  • Mental Magic
  • The Revelation of Thinking
  • Process and Derren Brown
  • Minor Processes
  • Process versus Procedure
  • More on Process: From Psychic to Psychologist
  • Predictions Are Mental Magic
Also published here 2017
Preserving Mystery
46
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 1