history of mentalism

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Gene Dennis

Discover the fascinating life and career of Gene Dennis, a pioneering female mentalist and clairvoyant who captivated 20th century America with psychic performances, radio fame and a Hollywood presence.

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Al Baker

Discover the legacy of Al Baker, the brilliant magician and mentalist whose ideas influenced generations.
Explore his career, creations and lasting impact on the world of performance magic.

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Richard Osterlind

Richard Osterlind is a towering figure in the realm of mentalism and is known for his contributions as a performer, creator and educator.
With a career spanning over four decades, Richard Osterlind captivated audiences worldwide with his blend of psychological insight and entertainment, which solidified his reputation as one of the most influential mentalists of our time.

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History of Mentalism

Explore the mysterious origins of mentalism in this deep dive into its history.
From ancient oracles and spiritualist seances to modern mind readers and psychological performers.
Discover how mentalism evolved into the art we know today.

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Uri Geller

Uri Geller The controversial icon who bent spoons and the rules of mentalism. Not many people in the world of mentalism have provoked as much fascination, admiration or controversy as Uri Geller. To some, he’s a mystic with genuine psychic powers. To others, he’s a gifted mentalist who blurred the line between performance and reality.

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What is Mentalism?

Mentalism isn’t just a skill and it’s not just a show.
It’s a psychological séance and once you step into it,
reality gets bendier than Beckham!

This post unpacks the mystery, if you’re a total newbie,
a curious conjuror or someone who just wants to know things
you shouldn’t; Welcome to the labyrinth.

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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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David Berglas

Discover the remarkable career of David Berglas, the legendary mentalist and magician known for his pioneering feats of psychological magic. Explore his life, ground breaking performances and lasting influence on the world of mentalism.

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Bob Cassidy

Explore the life and work of Bob Cassidy, the legendary mentalist and mind reader whose theories and performances reshaped modern mentalism. Discover his ground breaking ideas, career highlights and lasting influence on modern mentalism.

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Alexander

Step into the world of Alexander “The Man Who Knows,” the legendary vaudeville mentalist who captivated audiences with mind reading and mystery. Discover his life, career and lasting impact on the art of mentalism.

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No peeking behind the curtain!

Mindreader or not.

Even our secrets need secrets!