|
|
|
|||
Skitch Veteran user Philadelphia 400 Posts 
|
I think Telepathy is the type of Mentalism I want to learn when I can send thoughts and read people's minds. I want to be able to do stuff like that where you don't really have to carry props around and so on. I was wondering what books are good and any other suggestions would help.
§kitch
|
|
Andy Leviss Inner circle NYC 1179 Posts
|
Just like everybody else said in the other thread, start with Corinda. No matter which area you want to focus in, Corinda is the place to start, as it will give you the grounds in all the techniques you need to know before moving on to other stuff.
Note: I have PMs turned off; if you want to reach me, please e-mail [email]Andy.MagicCafe@DucksEcho.com[/email]!
|
|
Brash Regular user 149 Posts
|
I'll just echo Andy's comment. 13 Steps to Mentalism gives you everything you need to know. Once you understand it, and have mastered some basic skills, you will be better able to choose further studies.
Brian |
|
liormanor Regular user Israel 114 Posts
|
I want to be a lawyer
Please tell me what book to read I want to play the piano I want to be an actor You have to learn a lot. Even Geller learned a lot before he became famous. He read all the seriel boxes. and by the way... are you good in comunication with other people??? Very important to know if you want to stand on a stage and comunicate with others Lior |
|
Darmoe Special user Ohio 741 Posts
|
Quote:
On 2002-07-23 14:03, Skitch wrote: Skitch I get the distinct feeling you think there is a more "legit" way of learning this? Your perception isn't that of trickery... If I'm correct on this assumption then I think you need to PM or Email me for a brief (yet insightful) lecture. If I'm wrong on this assumption then pay close attention to what's been said and what I'm about to say... START WITH THE BASICS... aside from the standard "bibles" of the trade I'd say you need to look into formal schooling in the fields of communications, psychology, theater, improv, etc. On the question of TELEPATHY aside from the things you'll find in Corrinda & Annemann you may want to pick up some of the material offered by Kenton Knepper... specifically KENTONISM and a neat little (hard to find) booklet by Orville Meyer on how to stage a very cool telepathy act (sorry the title just jumped completely off that one working brain-cell I have... ) You might also find Robert Nelson's HELLSTROMISM and the Shantz book "Contact Mindreading" of interest. BUT! Learn the basics first! Best of luck!
"I firmly believe that of all the Arts and Crafts of Mentalism, there is nothing more satisfying than one who is a first-class Reader. It is the ultimate in Mentalism..." - Tony Corinda * 13 Steps To Mentalism
|
|
Andy Leviss Inner circle NYC 1179 Posts
|
Craig's recommendations are good, but I want to emphasize something he slipped in at the end. Get the other books he mentioend AFTER you've digested Corinda and Annemann and have some real world experience with them.
Kenton and the others' work is NOT for beginners, it requires both performing experience and, often, a collosal amount of courage that is impossible to have without having already learned the basics and been out there performing for a while.
Note: I have PMs turned off; if you want to reach me, please e-mail [email]Andy.MagicCafe@DucksEcho.com[/email]!
|
|
Gary Veteran user Market Harborough, UK 367 Posts
|
Corinda is the essential key text. From that you need to springboard into developing your own distinct character. Many things can help here such as acting classes, counselling - whatever enhances and accentuates your persona. And as Andy states, real world experiences with real people.
Good luck!
"I can see clearly now, the brain has gone"
- Anon |
|
Millard123 Regular user Millard Longman 174 Posts
|
I feel that the real world is grossly overrated and that is why I prefer to live in my imaginary world.
Corinda's 13 Steps to Mentalism is as good an imaginary world to live in as you can find. I especially like Step Eleven on QA. Millard |
|
Darmoe Special user Ohio 741 Posts
|
Quote:
On 2002-07-24 10:17, Millard123 wrote: That's it Millard, encourage them all to use material that's not as simple to do as your Q&A concept 
I know how you older magicians think... you (we) all want to keep the good stuff to ourselves 
[Actually, anything you can learn about the Q&A is valuble... possibly some of the most valuable material you'll ever rely upon in this business... at least, in my experience]
"I firmly believe that of all the Arts and Crafts of Mentalism, there is nothing more satisfying than one who is a first-class Reader. It is the ultimate in Mentalism..." - Tony Corinda * 13 Steps To Mentalism
|
|
Millard123 Regular user Millard Longman 174 Posts
|
Craig,
Reading your post here gave me my first big laugh of the day. Of course it is only 12:45 am at the moment, so the day is young. Thanks, Millard |
Greg Arce Inner circle 6732 Posts
|
Quote:
On 2002-07-24 10:17, Millard123 wrote: I also live in my own little world... but it's okay, they let me cash checks there. Greg
One of my favorite quotes: "A critic is a legless man who teaches running."
|
|
Millard123 Regular user Millard Longman 174 Posts
|
Quote:
On 2002-07-25 04:47, Greg Arce wrote: Can you cash a couple of checks for me? |
|
Sniper New user 75 Posts
|
Quote:
On 2002-07-23 14:03, Skitch wrote: You might want to check out Satori's very good book on Contact Mindreading (by H+R Books). You don't need to know a billet from a nailwriter in order to be a Master at this type of REAL mindreading... Sn!per |
Paul Inner circle A good lecturer at your service! 4409 Posts
|
Yes, the Satori book is more updated and better than the others on contact mindreading, which you could skip.
But the other information is good and should come first. Especially about communicating with other people. If it was that easy to come straight in and do a stormer telepathy act, we'd all be doing it. Nobody starts at the top. Too many think they can. It takes a lot of research and trial and error to find the most suitable material. But then, you could just buy Dan Harlan's Mentalism in a Briefcase Act 
Paul. |
|
Warlock New user Atlanta, GA 12 Posts
|
Hi Skitch, read more on this at the LPP...
http://thelearnedpig.com.pa/magos/books/oneman/001.html -- Warlock --
Man has always struggled to control his own destiny. In the end however, Fate has the final word!
|
|
Warlock New user Atlanta, GA 12 Posts
|
Actually, this is the link I had in mind...
PRACTICAL MIND-READING A Course of Lessons on Thought-Transference, Telepathy, Mental Currents, Mental Rapport, &c., by William Walker Atkinson http://thelearnedpig.com.pa/magos/books/pmind/001.html
Man has always struggled to control his own destiny. In the end however, Fate has the final word!
|
|
Darmoe Special user Ohio 741 Posts
|
Quote:
On 2002-07-25 15:11, Paul wrote: Well, it is "that easy" it... as Harry Blackstone used to say "Any child of four can do what I do... after 30 years of practice..." which is the catch... right? Contact Telepathy (a.k.a. Muscle Reading, Hellstromism, etc.) is one of my favorite techniques. I've yet to study the Satori book and rumor has it a certain well known "non-American" is adding his two-cents worth to this topic in the near future... given his reputation for psychologically based magic I'm betting his perspectives will be a MUST to us all. BTW... I use Contact Mind Reading as part of a very cool Psychic Fair promotion. It's soon to be outlined and available through the Psychic Technologies series @ A Squared Productions (http://www.asquaredproductions.com/ ) 
"I firmly believe that of all the Arts and Crafts of Mentalism, there is nothing more satisfying than one who is a first-class Reader. It is the ultimate in Mentalism..." - Tony Corinda * 13 Steps To Mentalism
|
|
Sir T Special user 535 Posts
|
Hello anyone and everyone,
I am all for helping someone out, but the links posted are part of a passworded site, one that I happen to like. Am I the only one who has a problem with this or am I just being a stick in the mudd?? Just me, :kitty: |
|
Andy Leviss Inner circle NYC 1179 Posts
|
I'm right there with you, Sir T. Come on guys, let's not be passing on restricted sites now. Give him the title, tell him to apply for admission to TLP, and if he's serious about it, he can find it for himself.
(Mind you, though, if it's that easy, that's some seriously lax password protection...that doesn't make it right, however.)
Note: I have PMs turned off; if you want to reach me, please e-mail [email]Andy.MagicCafe@DucksEcho.com[/email]!
|
| The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » Penny for your thoughts » » Telepathy (0 Likes) | |
Posted: Jul 23, 2002 06:03 pm 
| [ Top of Page ] |
|
All content & postings Copyright © 2001-2024 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.04 seconds requiring 5 database queries. |
|
The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic. > Privacy Statement <
|