Ah, the book test… A devilishly clever ritual that makes you look like a scholar, a sorcerer and a crazy librarian all at once.
I’ll share a list of my favourite book tests in a separate post but for now let’s talk about why book tests work so well in mentalism and why I love them so much.
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Why Audiences Instantly Believe Mentalists Are Masters.
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Discover 15 powerful brain training exercises for mentalists to boost memory, focus and creativity.
Keep your mind sharp and your mentalism skills unstoppable.
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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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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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