The Book of M
The Book of M by Radek Hoffman
The Book of M is Radek Hoffman’s collection of mentalism routines and performance philosophy. It’s not just a book, it’s an uncanny journey through mystery, ritual and mental mastery.
If you don’t know who Radek Hoffman is, you can find out a little bit more from my review of his book:
Weird vibes
Each routine in this book reads like a short story drenched in the dark arts. Amongst the routines is his spin on the legendary ACAAN, it’s clean and logical, you’ll feel like you’re witnessing telepathy through geometry. You can practically hear the cards tick when you perform it. There’s his version of an Oracle Act, twisted into a performance framework that’s heavy with ritual symbolism. I pictured a hooded figure reading cryptic runes from a brass chalice when I read this.
These stories aren’t footnotes, they’re the heartbeat of Radek’s mentalism. Each piece contains narrative bait, emotional hooks and subtle misdirection woven into the presentations.
What’s inside?
The Book includes 8 routines (9 if you count the bonus routine) and 8 essays on mentalism. Everything is clearly explained.
The routines are a mix of close up and stage, all tested in real performance settings, this is worker material with a twist.
Radek shares his performance philosophy, offering insights on presentation, mystery structure and building a unique identity as a mentalist.
This dual structure feels deliberate, like ritual meets reflection, action meets alchemy. You study the essays to understand why the routines feel uncanny and you do the routines to internalise the theory.
Strengths
A decade of refinement
Radek Hoffman has spent ten years polishing these routines.
They’re not recycled, they’re born from ten years of testing, tweaking, cutting and refining.
Emotional storytelling
The routines aren’t cold mathematical feats but emotionally charged theatre. Perfect for performers who want to connect, not just impress.
Clear learning
Although there’s a deep atmosphere in his writing, it’s clear and accessible for everyone from beginners to advanced performers.
Cult like mystique
From the layout to the tone, the book feels like it belongs in a secret society’s library. Each routine feels like you’re opening a sealed envelope containing a prophecy.
Weaknesses
Demanding performance style
Some routines, require high emotional commitment from the performer. Probably not suitable for the shy performers who just do a few tricks they learnt from YouTube!
Niche appeal
If you prefer straight forward trick after tick routines, the theatrical flair might feel a little overblown for you.
Fragmented Thoughts
If mentalism is your art, The Book of M by Radek Hoffman is an invitation to something unusual and solid.
It sits at the crossroads of ritual theatre and rigorous method. It challenges you with stories, persona, structure and subtle psychology. This is not a book you read once and stack on a shelf. It’s a mini grimoire you’ll revisit, rewrite, rehearse and morph into something personal. The essays will help you forge your voice and the routines will help forge your identity.
The Book of M is theatrical and pragmatic, weirdly immersive and rigorously crafted, this is one book the serious mentalist’s shouldn’t ignore. This is weirdness anchored in mentalism and your audience will feel spell bound and convinced of your abilities.
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