![]() ![]() IMO those who will be quick to bypass those and direct you first to the works of Annemann, Larsen, Nelson, Newman, Corinda, etc. Kaye's is step 2 and covers many of the essential basics of mental magic - the precursor to mentalism - from the layman's perspective, presupposes zero prior knowledge or experience, and introduces the beginner to the important fundamentals in a more contemporary context. It provides the broad based practical foundation in the psychology and techniques of magic that is essential for anyone before they even consider tackling mentalism. The second, although not on Bob's list, is "The Handbook of Mental Magic" by Marvin Kaye. Like Bob, "The Amateur Magician's Handbook" by Henry Hay is at the top of my list. While it is not free, at only $29 it is one of best bargains in mentalism and IMO there is no better preparation for further study of the genre.įor someone who is really a "beginner" in the truest sense of the word, I would recommend 2 books. After you read it, you would be wise to get and study "Fundamentals" as well. It is always the PRESENTATION, never the method, that determines whether an effect is a miracle or an embarrassment.īefore you invest in any other books, DVDs, CDs or effects, read Bob Cassidy's "The Thirty-Nine Steps: A Mentalist's Library of Essential Works." It is an extract from his larger Fundamentals of Professional Mentalism." Both are available as instantly downloadable e-manuscripts from - "The Thirty-Nine Steps" is free. ![]() In the right hands EVERY EFFECT can qualify as such and in the WRONG hands the best effect is reduced to total dreck. The great thing is that both my advice and the source material that I recommend are free.įirst, IMO there are no greatest mindboggling effects in mentalism (or magic). Now, having said that let me repeat for the umpty-umpth time the advice I always offer to anyone who is contemplating undertaking the transition from magic to mentalism (or adding mentalism to their repertoire) and that I wish someone had given to me when I was at the same point in my development. Let me first add my welcome to the Café as well.
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