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MODULO

This is a trick that’s drove magicians to the brink of madness and sent mentalists to padded cells whilst arguing with psychiatrists about the true meaning of ‘any’.
Fraser Parker doesn’t just offer a solution to ACAAN.
He offers a philosophical disruption.

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Max Maven

Max Maven

What made Max Maven truly revolutionary was his fusion of performance and philosophy. He was deeply influenced by semiotics, psychology and language. His scripts were never made of filler, every word was intentional and every pause was calculated.

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iDETIC PEEK

Imagine a mind reading device so smooth, sneaky and completely fair looking that even your own reflection would question whether it happened.
This blog post is your mentalist friendly, logic defying journey into a brilliantly diabolical peek device to ever slip past a sceptical audience.
It’s got psychology, simplicity and just enough futuristic technology stuff to make Marty McFly jealous.

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Derren Brown

Few names in modern entertainment command the same level of respect and intrigue as Derren Brown.
A man of extraordinary intellect, unparalleled showmanship and deep psychological insight. Derren Brown has reshaped what it means to be a mentalist in the 21st century.
His blend of psychological illusion, suggestion and misdirection has not only captivated audiences but also redefined the very fabric of stage magic and mentalism. In this profile, I explore the life, career, and cultural impact of Derren Brown. A true master of the mind.

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3 MINUTES TO REBOOT

Kickstart your week with this powerful 3 minute ritual. Discover 3 unusual, effective tips to reboot your mind, restore your focus, and reconnect with your mentalist mojo.
Ryan Mentis style.

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A tale of two wizards

He performed it with pride and couldn’t wait to show it to
The Council Of Conjuring Kaleidoscopic Sailors.
He expected nothing short of admiration and nods of approval.
And rightly so, it was after all a fantastic spell.

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CHROMA

Today I’m belly flopping into a vibrant mentalism effect by Mark Lemon and Murphy’s Magic. Somewhere between the swirling choices of yellow, blue, green, and yes RED I stumbled across something a little unsettling.
Let’s open CHROMA and see what’s hiding behind the primary colours and maybe even behind reality itself.

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CHRISTOPHER PARRISH

What you can expect from this interview, other than whiplash?

A chat about his work, poetry and octopuses
because I take cephalopods seriously!
Grab your psychic antenna, download your subconscious, and get ready to meet one of the most innovative minds in modern mentalism.

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The Amazing Kreskin

The Amazing Kreskin

Explore the incredible career of The Amazing Kreskin, the world famous mind reader who captivated television audiences. Discover his life, signature performances and lasting influence on modern mentalism.

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Pirates

The curse of the knockoff mentalist.
Let’s talk about piracy in mentalism. It’s a real thing. It’s ugly. It’s dangerous and it’s slowly gnawing away at the soul of our beautiful, mysterious art like a caffeinated moth in a velvet suit.

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No peeking behind the curtain!

Mindreader or not.

Even our secrets need secrets!