MENTAL-ISM

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Book Tests In Mentalism

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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Minos Pro

A review of Minos Pro by Fraser Parker: A modern, propless mindreading app that blends simplicity with power. Mythic analogies and performance insight.

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The Bruce Lee effect

Why Audiences Instantly Believe Mentalists Are Masters.

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Mentalist’s Mind Gym

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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How to stay ethical while evoking mystery

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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Ink and Illusions

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.

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Mentalism or Marketing Mirage?

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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Monthly Mind Ritual

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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Propless Mentalism

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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The Secret Psychology Behind Mind Reading

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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No peeking behind the curtain!

Mindreader or not.

Even our secrets need secrets!