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by Atlas
September 23rd, 2012, 11:56 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Hypnotism and instant inductions in mentalism
Replies: 62
Views: 16429

Re: Hypnotism and instant inductions in mentalism

I am very skeptical of hypnotists, and have yet to see a demonstration that has convinced me. A few years ago, Derren did a bit with Simon Pegg that was persuasive at first glance, but on running through it again, I was able to get at the real method. The fact that it wasn't hypnosis seems to lend s...
by Atlas
September 7th, 2012, 2:01 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Maven & Gilbreath Principle
Replies: 53
Views: 40228

Re: Maven & Gilbreath Principle

Great news! I look forward to reading it!
by Atlas
September 6th, 2012, 9:29 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Maven & Gilbreath Principle
Replies: 53
Views: 40228

Re: Maven & Gilbreath Principle

I like Redivider, it sounds as though this book has been shelved?
by Atlas
September 6th, 2012, 9:27 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Confessions Of Real Mind Readers
Replies: 11
Views: 4279

Re: Confessions Of Real Mind Readers

Good thoughts. Is there a link to your "Confession"?
by Atlas
September 6th, 2012, 9:24 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Can you identify this effect?
Replies: 3
Views: 2097

Re: Can you identify this effect?

This seems to be more magic (apparent teleportation) than mentalism.
by Atlas
September 6th, 2012, 9:23 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: FREE new lecture notes.
Replies: 3
Views: 2074

Re: FREE new lecture notes.

Nuts, I've missed it. I will make a donation anyway, as I admire the spirit in which the offer was made.
by Atlas
September 6th, 2012, 9:21 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: mental coin effect?
Replies: 16
Views: 6970

Re: mental coin effect?

I have to weigh in here. I have been performing Positive/Negative by Max Maven for a month or two, and it is beautiful. It is quick, impromptu, and the reactions are great!
by Atlas
September 6th, 2012, 9:15 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: hoy book test? what is it and where can i get it
Replies: 12
Views: 5855

Re: hoy book test? what is it and where can i get it

Max, I don't think I am alone when I say that I marvel at your encyclopedic knowledge!
by Atlas
September 6th, 2012, 9:08 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Full deck fishing
Replies: 7
Views: 2897

Re: Full deck fishing

Out on a limb by Mick Ayres is also a possibility.
by Atlas
September 6th, 2012, 9:02 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Mentalism Minutes - audio Interviews
Replies: 6
Views: 3036

Re: Mentalism Minutes - audio Interviews

This is very good stuff! Thanks very much!
by Atlas
August 23rd, 2012, 7:42 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Mentalism as entertainment and fraud
Replies: 1
Views: 1446

Re: Mentalism as entertainment and fraud

Stefan, good article. I read through it and both agree and disagree. I have the same reservations regarding readings that you do, and having read 'Scryer and Friends', found myself rolling my eyes at some of the blessings that the book contained. I disagree, however, with your perception that all is...
by Atlas
August 23rd, 2012, 7:23 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Suggestions for real mentalism
Replies: 12
Views: 4360

Re: Suggestions for real mentalism

Ness, If you are looking for the real sort of thing (based on psychology), you should look at the work of Richard Wiseman (who consults with Andy Nyman and Derren Brown). You may also be interested in the following anecdote which I have copied and pasted from my blog rather than typed out all over a...

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