COMMITMENT
No, I’m not getting down on one knee and asking you for your hand in marriage!
I’m talking about commitment to your performance and the persona you wish to portray whilst performing.
MESSAGES FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE
I’ve met loads of people over the years who had stories about my mums’ ‘psychic’ abilities. I remember one woman telling me that my mum had told her she’ll have a win on the lottery in the coming weeks and she did have a win, it was only £150 but hey, a wins a win right?
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MENTAL-ISMS
PSYCHICS REAL OR FAKE?
History books are riddled with tales of seers, oracles and prophets.
Speaking with the deceased first became popular during the 19th century, when three young ladies known as the Fox sisters charged people to watch them communicating with the dead. This gave birth to the Spiritualism movement and it wasn’t long before the Fox sisters became celebrities, touring and holding multiple sessions a day.
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MENTAL-ISMS
RETURN OF THE SPACE COWBOY
I’d just left Asda and was waiting for the little green man to let me know when it was safe to cross.
BANG! Next thing I knew, I’d been zapped and had a black sack over my head. When I woke up, I was on the floor of what felt like the back of a van.
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MENTAL-ISMS
TROLLS
First of all, thank you for your message, I appreciate anybody who takes the time to read my blog and message me.
Let me start by saying that I’m open to criticism as long as it’s constructive but something about this (anonymous) message feels personal.
Mum is that you?
YOUR PERSONA
From a spectators’ point of view there is still an air of uncertainty surrounding what is really possible from a Mentalist, it is my belief that you should think long and hard about the persona you wish to portray whilst performing.
So in this blog we’ll look at some different styles of Mentalism and suggested reading materials so you may begin studying your chosen style and start to develop your character.
HOW IT STARTED
I was a young scallywag, dossing about with the other kids from my estate.
We caused mischief wherever we went, we didn’t care we were just bored!
As we ventured onto a neighbouring estate, somebody noticed that Hamilton hall community church was having a jumble sale.
SNEAKY STEVE
I was sat looking out at the front garden today, enjoying my morning coffee.
The ground was damp and autumn leaves were scattered all over the stone circle patio.
Then I noticed him, Steve! Well Sneaky Steve to give him his full name.
WHAT IS A MENTAL-ISM?
What is a Mental-ism?
Mental-ism is a term I created for those thoughts where you think:
“I really must share that”.
You might not know why, but you just kind of have to put it out there,
well those are my mental-isms. Kind of like a mental spasm!
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By ‘eck it’s wet and cold outside, so I thought I’d keep my fingers warm by exercising them on the keyboard and give you all a quick update of what’s happening in the Mentalist Blogger world.