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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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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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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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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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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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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PK Touches
Explore the eerie, mind-blowing world of PK Touches. Learn what they are, how they work, and why they’re one of mentalism’s most powerful tools for creating ghostly, unforgettable experiences.
The Potion of Echoes
In a forest where dragons rush through clouds and paper enchanted birds deliver message scrolls via moonlight, there lived two powerful wizards.
One was up in the frostbitten cliffs of the north and the other lived among the glowing mango groves of the south.
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