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jdmagic357 Special user 737 Posts 
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I'm very partial to Richard Osterlind. For me no other mentalist has worked out his effects so completely and succinctly. He is able to better almost everything he touches and doesn't stick to just mentalism mixing magic into his performances. To be able to make this work his personality and charisma encompasses an audience like no other. Don't get me wrong there are some other good mentalists around, but to me he's the best. I'm honored to have met him and find his generosity a refreshing change from those just seeking profits. Who would be your mentor if you could pick only one?
Inquiring minds are dying to know? Thanks.
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Meng Regular user Somewhere in Germany I wrote 128 Posts
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Favorite Mentalist
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=15 Favorite (could have been a) mentalist http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=15 Favorite mentalist performers http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=15 Why are they great? http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=15 Most Favorite Mentalist http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=15 |
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numizmata New user Budapest 64 Posts
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One of my favourite mentalist is Mr. Maue for his excellent "outs".
The another is Mr. Cassidy. Why? 
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lostpoet Special user 610 Posts
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Jeff McBride
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psychicturtle Special user UK 821 Posts
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For various reasons, I choose Max Maven as my favourite.
1. He is a genius. 2. He is the only performer I have seen who can act that way and remain likeable. 3. His stagecraft is as near to perfection that I have seen. 4. He is brilliantly entertaining, fun and mystifying. My other favourites are: Jeff McBride (yes, you read that right, Jeff is a truly excellent mentalism performer). Banachek Derren Brown Mark Spelmann Ian Rowland Drew McAdam Richard Busch Richard Osterlind Philip Escoffey I'm sure there are more I love to watch, but those are the ones that come to mind right now. Quote:
On 2010-12-26 16:27, lostpoet wrote: Ahh, someone else who knows! |
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jamiesalinas Special user Houston 728 Posts
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For me it is Banachek! I saw him as a non-magician and he made me BELIEVE! Hell he fooled scientists so why not me too! Fortunately, I can also call him a personal friend.
Jamie Salinas
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Euan4 Regular user Scotland 147 Posts
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Got to say Colin Mcleod for me! The reason I got into mentalism is Colin, so I owe him a great deal for opening my eyes to an amazing art! He's Absolute genius. His presentation is great and his comedy is also very modern. Also a great guy too.
Euan
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robwar0100 Inner circle Buy me some newspapers.Purchase for me 1 Gazette and 1747 Posts
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J.D. and Thom,
I like what you both had to say. I like Richard Osterlind for all of the reasons J.D. mentioned, and my personality/character is somewhat similar. I appreciate Max Maven's contributions and love what he is able to pull off. I would not even try. Also, I have never seen Rick Maue perform, but after reading The Road, I appreciate his approach to the craft. I love the way he thinks. Bobby
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Jim-Callahan V.I.P. 5018 Posts
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Ted Annemann, because we have had some good conversations and he is a fun guy.
He was good enough to confirm the working of his last presentation for me. But he allready knew I talked to the guy who helped him with it. (Do not think he would have if I had not found the living key to the thing). J im H.o.A-X
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Paul.W Veteran user 338 Posts
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Lior Suchard
Made me understand that its not the effect its the performance. Derren Brown, Just amazing! |
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ROBERT BLAKE Inner circle 1472 Posts
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1) Bob Cassidy = Directness of effect / Minimalism / Billet word / Wisdom
2) Satori = Wisdom / Direct effect 3) Max Maven = Creativity |
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OnTiltSoon Special user Barcelona 543 Posts
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On 2010-12-26 23:09, Paul.W wrote: +1
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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My personal favorite contemporary mentalists are (in no particular order):
Ross Johnson Jon Stetson Docc Hilford Banachek Max Maven Ken Weber Michael Weber Keith Barry Honorable Mention - Kardor |
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Smoking Camel Inner circle UK 1039 Posts
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On 2010-12-26 16:01, jdmagic357 wrote: Funny you should mention Osterlind, Ive just re read his books on making real magic etc and I'm enclined to agree with you. Im still making my min up about his discussions on mystery though.
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Looch Inner circle Off by 3353 Posts
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Bob Cassidy
John Riggs Derren Brown Marc Spelmann
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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I just realized that I didn't specify who I would have wanted for a mentor if I had been fortunate enough to have had one. Without a doubt it would have been Joseph Dunninger (and Lenny Bruce).
Good thoughts, Bob Cassidy |
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entermagic Special user 810 Posts
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Derren Brown and Gary Kurtz
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jdmagic357 Special user 737 Posts
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On 2010-12-27 04:17, Smoking Camel wrote: Imnsho one of the must reads for anyone in our art, but unfortunately missed by most. Sad.
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takeachance Inner circle 3777 Posts
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The most entertaining mentalist to watch for me are
Osterlind Spelmann Archer Not in any particular order. these guys are just so polished as entertainers they do the arts proud. I prefer all 3 before Brown. |
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Psychologic New user London, UK 77 Posts
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My favorites would have to be:
Mr. Osterlind also Derren Brown- been a fan of his thinking and performance style since 1999 Paul Brook - love his creatvity :) |
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