HECKLERS
Are you tired of hecklers trying to spoil your performance?
Hecklers can be disruptive, even if they think they’re just having a bit of fun, they can really destroy a performance and the reputation of a mentalist.
FROM THE TRENCHES
I don’t know about you, but I always feel really downbeat during the colder months, it could be SAD (Seasonal affective disorder) or it could be that I’m a reincarnated cat who just wants to stay at home and snuggle up while somebody tickles my back! Either way, over the years I’ve become quite good at spotting the early signs of when my mental health starts to suffer.
CREATIVITY
Have you ever wanted to be creative, but every time you try it feels like you’re being whacked in the face with a tin of Crosse & Blackwell soup?
5 MYTHS ABOUT MENTALISM
Mentalism is becoming increasingly popular these days and many people would love to learn some mentalism tricks or even become a professional Mentalist, but they can often feel deterred by some of these common myths.
I’m going to bust these myths wide open so you may have a clearer view of Mentalism.
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MENTAL-ISMS
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.