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- 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...
- September 7th, 2012, 2:01 am
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Maven & Gilbreath Principle
- Replies: 53
- Views: 40228
- 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?
- 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"?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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!
- September 6th, 2012, 9:08 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Full deck fishing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2897
- September 6th, 2012, 9:02 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Mentalism Minutes - audio Interviews
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3036
- 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...
- 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...