Ryan Mentis

TREASURE ISLAND

I’ve had some anxiety about writing a review for Treasure Island for some time, but only because I absolutely love book tests and own quite a lot of them, even though I only ever use a few.
One of those few is Kaleb’s other book test Frankenstein, which is still my all-time favourite.

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RETURN OF THE SPACE COWBOY

I’d just left Asda and was waiting for the little green man to let me know when it was safe to cross.
BANG! Next thing I knew, I’d been zapped and had a black sack over my head. When I woke up, I was on the floor of what felt like the back of a van.

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STRAIGHT OUTTA SCOTLAND

Straight Outta Scotland is Paul Brook’s new lecture and I was there in Manchester to see it. I’m sure you already know by now that I’m a huge fan of Paul’s work so I was really looking forward to this.

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ITS YOUR CHOICE

IT’S YOUR CHOICE is Paul Brook’s latest gift to the mentalism community and a mighty fine gift it is too. The trouble with Paul is
he’s like a tube of pringles
Once you start watching his lectures or reading his books, you’ve essentially opened Pandora’s box.

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ZODIACARDS

Imagine being able to tell your participant their star sign, date of birth and even the name of a person they are thinking of. Well now you can and you won’t even need to dress up in your nans curtains to do it.

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TROLLS

First of all, thank you for your message, I appreciate anybody who takes the time to read my blog and message me.

Let me start by saying that I’m open to criticism as long as it’s constructive but something about this (anonymous) message feels personal.
Mum is that you?

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TO THE POINT

You’re in Japan. Strolling around Yamanouchi in your finest desert wellies, feeling like John Travolta when suddenly you notice a troop of snow monkeys staring at you.
You wonder what they’re staring at, concerned they might kick off with you. Then you look down at your feet and realise that you’ve committed the cardinal sin of fashion.

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CERTIFIED MENTALISM

Certified Mentalism is a book written by the intrepid explorer Mr Paul Brook (no e and definitely no s!)
Explorer you say?
Don’t get too excited; His middle name’s not Dora and I don’t think he’s searching for the lost ark.

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AFTERGLOW

Afterglow is either:

A glow remaining where a light has disappeared or a pleasant effect or feeling that lingers after something is done, experienced, or achieved.

That’s odd, I thought Afterglow was that feeling you get after being Tompinated?

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YOUR PERSONA

From a spectators’ point of view there is still an air of uncertainty surrounding what is really possible from a Mentalist, it is my belief that you should think long and hard about the persona you wish to portray whilst performing.
So in this blog we’ll look at some different styles of Mentalism and suggested reading materials so you may begin studying your chosen style and start to develop your character.

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No peeking behind the curtain!

Mindreader or not.

Even our secrets need secrets!