Anna Eva Fay
Discover the remarkable life of Anna Eva Fay, the 19th century mentalist and spiritualist performer who captivated audiences and influenced the evolution of mentalism.
Magpie Syndrome
Discover why mentalists and magicians fall victim to
Magpie Syndrome. That compulsive urge to buy every shiny new trick or book.
A weird, wild and slightly uncomfortable look into the psychology of magical consumerism.
The Straitjacket That Never Made it to The Lake
Let me cast your mind back to 1989: Madchester, shell suits and that glorious sound of a Walkman chewing your favourite cassette tape halfway through side B.
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MENTAL-ISMS
Burnt Out or Just Extra Crispy?
Feeling burnt out? Discover how to spot the sneaky signs of burnout, why mentalists are particularly vulnerable and what to do before you turn to smoke. A weird, wise and slightly crispy post from Mentalist Blogger.
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MENTAL-ISMS
Mentalism The EvilDan Way
Dive into the wild, weird and wonderful world of Mentalism. The EvilDan Way by Daniel Terelmes. This review explores why it’s a must read for any modern mentalist who wants to break the mould, bend minds and flirt with chaos.
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REVIEWS
Robert A Nelson
Discover the legacy of Robert A. Nelson, the prolific mentalist, publisher and innovator who shaped the world of psychic entertainment.
Learn about his achievements and influence on modern mentalism.
The Memory Lie
Memory isn’t a recording.
It’s a reconstruction, like trying to draw yesterday’s dream using crayons and adrenaline.
Studies in cognitive psychology show that memories:
Are influenced by emotion.
Get altered by post event information.
Can be distorted by suggestion.
Tend to exaggerate unusual or emotionally charged events
Monthly Mind Reset
Oh it’s Monday already. That horrible weekly beast that slides into your headspace wearing the
hoodie of dread.
You wake up, your head feels like it’s been rewired by gremlins and you can hear a voice softly whispering inside your brain saying:
You should’ve done more yesterday!
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MENTAL-ISMS
5 books every beginner mentalist should read
Every master mentalist you admire didn’t just “figure it out.”
They studied, they read, they devoured ancient tomes of psychological madness like deranged druids at a midnight ritual.
Now, it’s your turn.
Pull up a dusty chair and light a candle, because here’s 5 classic mentalism books that every beginner and every aspiring mystery monger must own.
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MENTAL-ISMS
The Sock That Refused To Match
An Aesop’s style tale about individuality, strange destinies and why standing out might be your superpower.
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