Mentalists walk a fine line between illusion and belief. Discover how to stay ethical while still evoking mystery with this guide from Ryan Mentis at Mentalist Blogger.
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MENTAL-ISMS
There’s a strange phenomenon in the world of magic and mentalism.
It’s not a new sleight, not a breakthrough gimmick, not even a forgotten billet peek dug up from the dusty vaults of Annemann.
It’s snobbery.
Specifically, the kind of snobbery that peers down its monocle at magicians with tattoos.
A brutally honest look at mentalists who repackage old effects under shiny names for quick cash grabs. Discover how to spot the difference between genuine innovation and hollow hype.
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It’s the first Monday of the month again, your brain is still full of weekend residue, like glitter in a carpet but messier.
You try to think and all you can hear is static. You reach for your thoughts but it’s like trying to catch smoke with a net.
Fear not mentalist! The ancient sages of brain fog and a few caffeinated wizards have passed down a ritual for mentalists and mere mortals alike.
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If you’ve ever performed a routine with nothing but your mind, your mouth and a dramatic pause or three, you’ve stepped into propless territory.
Some call it genius, some say it’s Demonology.
The rest just call it: Talking in riddles until someone gives up
and agrees with you.
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Let’s get something out of the way right now:
Mind reading isn’t real… Or is it?
Okay fine, I’ll be honest with you. We don’t actually peek
into your skull with X-ray eyes.
There’s no psychic antennas and we don’t need to chant to the moon, although moon chanting is fun and it definitely adds to the theatrical flair.
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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.
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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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.
Burnt Out or Just Extra Crispy? Read More »
MENTAL-ISMS
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