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Roger Kelly Inner circle Kent, England 3332 Posts	Posted: Jul 26, 2005 03:32 pm 0 I normally hang around the cards section but have become a little more interested in the art of mentalism recently follwing a couple of succesful book purchases: Psychological Subtleties and Prism. I am told that Barrie Richardson's "Theatre of the Mind" and "Act Two" are considerd 'essential' purchases. Is it necessary to buy Theatre first? Would you say there is material in these books suitable for a 'beginner.' Any other suggestions? Cheers RK
rgranville Elite user Boston area 463 Posts	Posted: Jul 26, 2005 05:10 pm 0 Quote: Any other suggestions? Annemann's Practical Mental Effects (also published by Dover Press as Practical Mental Magic) and Corinda's Thirteen Steps to Mentalism are to mentalism what The Royal Road to Card Magic is to cards. :carrot:
David Numen Inner circle 2077 Posts	Posted: Jul 26, 2005 05:18 pm 0 Visit http://www.mastermindreader.com and ask for a password. Within, Bob Cassidy has simply the best overview of essential texts for the mentalist.
graemesd Veteran user 369 Posts	Posted: Jul 26, 2005 08:42 pm 0 Hi roger its nice to see you over here just thought I'd say 'hi roger its nice to see you over here' and I agree with the other 2 posts hope your still finger flinging
Spinnato Elite user 428 Posts	Posted: Jul 26, 2005 08:59 pm 0 Quote: On 2005-07-26 11:32, Roger Kelly wrote: I normally hang around the cards section but have become a little more interested in the art of mentalism recently follwing a couple of succesful book purchases: Psychological Subtleties and Prism. I am told that Barrie Richardson's "Theatre of the Mind" and "Act Two" are considerd 'essential' purchases. Is it necessary to buy Theatre first? Would you say there is material in these books suitable for a 'beginner.' Any other suggestions? Cheers RK ANYTHING by Richard Osterlind http://www.osterlindmysteries.com Best-
Roger Kelly Inner circle Kent, England 3332 Posts	Posted: Jul 27, 2005 06:17 am 0 Thanks so far folks. Any thoughts on the two Barrie Richardson books I mentioned? Which first (if at at) etc? RK
joshlondon Regular user 169 Posts	Posted: Jul 27, 2005 06:54 am 0 If you like cards check out derren brown's Pure Effect, great material. Also, Mind, Myth, and Magick is a must have, and with over 800 some pages for $50 it's a steal. The barrie richardson books are great. theater of the mind is mostly stage/stand-up material. buy both of them.
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