Mind magic & mentalism for dummies - James L. Clark

Perform dazzling illusions that will leave your audience breathless and cheering for more Put the rabbit back in the hat, toss the magic wand in the trash and let Mind Magic & Mentalism For Dummies show you how todays most successful masters of mental illusion achieve the amazing effects that have made them famous. Mentalist James Clark pulls back the curtain to reveal the secrets behind dozens of bigleague tricks and effects, from mindreading to mind control, clairvoyance to bending metal with the power of your will. He describes each trick from three perspectives: how the audience sees it; how its done; and how to enhance the effect with good oldfashioned showmanship. Get in on the act
learn all about mentalism, how it differs from visual magic and how mentalists exploit quirks in the way the human brain works to create illusions Become an overnight sensation
quickly master a few basics and then project your thoughts to an entire audience or predict the date on a coin in someones pocket Add to your routine
work with cards and slates, write without being detected, perform bookbased effects and master the power of the peek to pull off amazing upclose tricks See without seeing
learn how to read while blindfolded, demonstrate paranormal abilities and predict the future with astonishing results Ply the mystic arts
discover how to push a needle through your arm and heal instantly, conjure spirits and perform other mindblowing illusions handed down through the ages Bonus DVDROM includes The author performing many of the tricks found in the book so you can get a handle on what the audience sees Open the book and find: Dozens of effects
and how to perform them Tips on using showmanship to enhance any illusion The ins and outs of card forcing and other handson tricks The ways in which television psychics fool their audience How to bend spoons and forks using the powers of your mind How you can predict the future How to hold a sance and conjure spirits Cool stuff we cant even tell you about Learn to: Pull off dozens of effects and illusions Work with coins, slates, cards and other handson props Bend spoons, speak to the dead, and hypnotise your audience Improve your performance skills with the bonus DVDROM