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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ODDSOCKOLOGY
Maximum Entertainment 2.0
There exists a book so dangerously powerful, so unnervingly practical
and so ruthlessly helpful that many performers keep it hidden behind false bookcases with enchanted locks or under a loose floorboard guarded by an army of angry sock puppets.
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The Evasons
The world of mentalism is a realm often populated by solo acts and solo egos, here stands a rare and extraordinary duo whose name evokes elegance, mystery and flawless connection: The Evasons.
This profile takes a look at the Evasons’ lives, careers and enduring impact on the art of mentalism.
To Bend Or Not To Bend
Metal bending is a dramatic dance between willpower and warped cutlery.
For me, it’s one of the most iconic symbols of psychic prowess.
It’s hypnotic, controversial and mysterious.
Depending on who you ask, it’s either the holy grail of paranormal theatre or a worn out party trick in need of a nap!
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MENTAL-ISMS
Blizzard of Brilliance
What can mentalists possibly learn from the Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne? More than you’d think.
This tribute explores Ozzy’s bizarre genius and the powerful lessons he offers to mind readers, mystics and all other kinds of performers.
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MENTAL-ISMS
Psychological Subtleties 1
Have you ever wanted to control someone’s mind using only your words?
No wires… No stooges… No weird gadgets beeping in your underpants.
Just your voice, a well timed pause and a devilishly casual smile.
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