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Andy Gemini Regular user England 119 Posts |
Hi Guys
I am new to the magic world and have mainly focused on card magic so far. However, I am keen to look at all types of magic, so was just wondering which books or DVDs would you recommend for a beginner in mentalism? I am not just looking for routines or effects but also the concepts behind it, if you know what I mean. Thanks guys |
Anthony Jacquin Inner circle UK 2220 Posts |
Treat yourself to the books of Annemann and Corinda and Banachek. Add to that Maximum Entertainment by Weber and Alchemical Tools by Paul brook. Then get visual with the DVD's of Osterlind and Banachek.
Then decide on your character, purported skills, effects congruent with both and develop an act. Anthony
Anthony Jacquin
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magicman29 Inner circle hertfordshire 1245 Posts |
Try Using the search engine at the top of the page, all your questions will be answered
Kieran |
mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Andy-
Here is a free resource you might find useful: http://www.lybrary.com/thirtynine-steps-mentalism-a-10.html Good thoughts, Bob |
r1238ex Regular user 102 Posts |
For a beginner the books of Karl Fulves & Annemann and Osterlind's videos are very economical, IMHO.
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts |
You may also want to search, via google, on this place of the posts made by the late and great dick christian...make sure you are sitting down when reading them though...
also, dig out royal road to card magic and read the effect where your pulse alters to reveal a card, then go on youtube and watch people like luke jermay and david berglas do it...
I've asked to be banned
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edh Inner circle 4698 Posts |
Andy, try this tool for searching the Café: http://www.searchthemagiccafe.com/
Magic is a vanishing art.
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ijohan New user 50 Posts |
13 Steps to Mentalism book would be good start.
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Andy Gemini Regular user England 119 Posts |
Hi Guys
Thanks, as always, for some great advice. Thanks edh, that search tool is great, as is the link from Bob. As always there is so much stuff to choose from it can be awkward for a newcomer to decide what is suitable material. I did not want to buy a book/DVD that is more suitable for experienced mentalists as I do not want to be put off by reading something I cannot understand. As with card magic,now I know more about it, but if a newcomer had a book full of tricks that all relied on the pass, or the classic force, it would be more off-putting than a book such as RRTCM, which manages to teach tricks as you learn the sleights. that's how I see it anyway, so thanks again for the advice guys, much appreciated. Andy |
Romanos New user 31 Posts |
Hello everyone! Its the first time I am using the Café and I have to admit I am moved by the fact that you guys are so supportive to people that are new in magic. I wish I had your help when I first started!!! Keep on beeing amazing guys!! ( Btw excuse me for any mistakes but my English is not that good )
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Tony Razzano Inner circle South River, NJ 1600 Posts |
Your English is fine.
Best regards,
<BR>Tony Razzano, Past President, PEA Winner of the PEA"s Bascom Jones and Bob Haines Awards |
Simon (Ted) Edwards Inner circle London 1528 Posts |
It certainly beats that of many people here
T. |
mindmagic Inner circle London 1740 Posts |
As well as the specialist books, don't ignore the classics of general magic, some of which have useful chapters on mentalism. A few off the top of my head:
Mark Wilson's Complete Course Hugard - Modern Magic Manual Hay - Amateur Magician's Handbook Kay - Complete Magician and Nelms - Magic and Showmanship. Barry |
karlito New user 60 Posts |
Once you've got the basics down Richard Osterlinds DVDs helped me more than anything.
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pcb52 New user 24 Posts |
Hi,
I'm also new here just sharing my two cents. Easy To Master Mental Miracles by Richard Osteralind. Check it out |
Jon_Thompson Inner circle Darkest Cheshire 2404 Posts |
May I add to the reading list Karl Fulves' Self-working Mental Magic? I still open it at a random page for inspiration from time to time.
(I beat you to it Becky! ) |
John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12945 Posts |
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On 2012-01-24 05:40, Romanos wrote: We are not usually this supportive and kind you just asked the right questions framed the right way! |
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