"An excellent introduction to mentalism and mental magic. It covers a broad range of mentalism methods, tools, and techniques. Also, each chapter moves at a good progression from the simplest to the most advanced. Yet even the most advanced stuff is not beyond the reach of beginner." — Magic Reviewed Karl Fulves, one of the most renowned modern writers in the field of magic, presents 67 new and foolproof tricks — spectacular mental feats that seem impossible but are easy to perform. None of the tricks requires long practice, supernormal dexterity, or complicated apparatus. Mr. Fulv... Read More
"An excellent introduction to mentalism and mental magic. It covers a broad range of mentalism methods, tools, and techniques. Also, each chapter moves at a good progression from the simplest to the most advanced. Yet even the most advanced stuff is not beyond the reach of beginner." — Magic Reviewed Karl Fulves, one of the most renowned modern writers in the field of magic, presents 67 new and foolproof tricks — spectacular mental feats that seem impossible but are easy to perform. None of the tricks requires long practice, supernormal dexterity, or complicated apparatus. Mr. Fulv... Read More
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"An excellent introduction to mentalism and mental magic. It covers a broad range of mentalism methods, tools, and techniques. Also, each chapter moves at a good progression from the simplest to the most advanced. Yet even the most advanced stuff is not beyond the reach of beginner." — Magic Reviewed Karl Fulves, one of the most renowned modern writers in the field of magic, presents 67 new and foolproof tricks — spectacular mental feats that seem impossible but are easy to perform. None of the tricks requires long practice, supernormal dexterity, or complicated apparatus. Mr. Fulves' precise, easy-to-follow instruction and many helpful diagrams lead to quick mastery and effective performance of each. Perform mystifying mental magic in such categories as Instant ESP Psychic Secrets, Slate Sorcery, Mind Reading with Cards, Mind over Matter, Miracles with Cards, Book Tests, and Psychometry. Many of these tricks can be done with no prior preparation, and all involve easy-to-find materials: a deck of cards, coins, matches, dice, keys, chalk, etc. But while the materials are ordinary, the effects are truly extraordinary. Magicians who wish to add mental acts to their routines, party entertainers, or anyone wishing to give an amazing performance of mental magic will find this book perfect for their needs.
Dover (1979) original publication.
Details
Price: $7.95
Pages: 144
Publisher: Dover Publications
Imprint: Dover Publications
Series: Dover Magic Books
Publication Date: 2nd April 2012
Trim Size: 5.37 x 8.5 in
ISBN: 9780486156576
Format: eBook
Age: 10-99
BISACs: GAMES / Magic
Author Bio
Karl Fulves is one of the most respected authorities in the field of magic. For over 40 years, he has written hundreds of books on the subject and taught the art of illusion to thousands of people of all ages. This legendary figure also edited and published such magazines as Epilogue and The Pallbearers Review.
Table of Contents
INSTANT ESP 1 Money Sense 2 Sixth Sense 3 The Blindfolded Deck 4 The Figures Match 5 Squaring the Cycle 6 Significant Digit 7 Mind Power 8 Hypno-Math 9 Tele-Poker 10 A Mind for Figures MIND READING WITH CARDS 11 Scrambled Thoughts 12 The Psychic Pickpocket 13 Digit Discovery 14 X Marks the Spot 15 Royal Mind Reading 16 Joker Poker 17 Mentalist's Dream 18 Letter Perfect 19 Future Vision MIND OVER MATTER 20 Money Mental 21 Things Equal 22 Katch Koin 23 Psychic Compass 24 Fire Power 25 Replica 26 Lightning Addition 27 Long Division 28 Teleportation BOOK TESTS 29 Think of a Word 30 The Printed Word 31 Word on the Page 32 Winged Thoughts 33 The Want Ad Test 34 Stop Press 35 Magazine Mentalism PSYCHI SECRETS 36 Crystal Clear 37 Time Will Tell 38 A Room Away 39 Impossible ESP 40 The Invisible Die 41 The Time Pool 42 Seven Keys 43 Key-Rect 44 Psilver SLATE SORCERY 45 Telltale Slate 46 Handwriting 47 Thoughts in Color 48 Spirit Writing 49 Faces and Slates 50 It's Murder 51 Hyperspace 52 The Isis Slate 53 Epic Slate Test 54 Picture ESP MIRACLES WITH CARDS 55 Sleight of Mind 56 Remote Viewing 57 Even-Money Proposition 58 Ultimate Match 59 Double Stop CONFEDERATES 60 "Finger, Finger" 61 Covenant 62 Names in the News 63 The Faraday Cage 64 The Darkroom Séance PSYCHOMETRY 65 Pseudo Psychometry 66 Graphology 67 Super Psychometry
"An excellent introduction to mentalism and mental magic. It covers a broad range of mentalism methods, tools, and techniques. Also, each chapter moves at a good progression from the simplest to the most advanced. Yet even the most advanced stuff is not beyond the reach of beginner." — Magic Reviewed Karl Fulves, one of the most renowned modern writers in the field of magic, presents 67 new and foolproof tricks — spectacular mental feats that seem impossible but are easy to perform. None of the tricks requires long practice, supernormal dexterity, or complicated apparatus. Mr. Fulves' precise, easy-to-follow instruction and many helpful diagrams lead to quick mastery and effective performance of each. Perform mystifying mental magic in such categories as Instant ESP Psychic Secrets, Slate Sorcery, Mind Reading with Cards, Mind over Matter, Miracles with Cards, Book Tests, and Psychometry. Many of these tricks can be done with no prior preparation, and all involve easy-to-find materials: a deck of cards, coins, matches, dice, keys, chalk, etc. But while the materials are ordinary, the effects are truly extraordinary. Magicians who wish to add mental acts to their routines, party entertainers, or anyone wishing to give an amazing performance of mental magic will find this book perfect for their needs.
Dover (1979) original publication.
Price: $7.95
Pages: 144
Publisher: Dover Publications
Imprint: Dover Publications
Series: Dover Magic Books
Publication Date: 2nd April 2012
Trim Size: 5.37 x 8.5 in
ISBN: 9780486156576
Format: eBook
Age: 10-99
BISACs: GAMES / Magic
Karl Fulves is one of the most respected authorities in the field of magic. For over 40 years, he has written hundreds of books on the subject and taught the art of illusion to thousands of people of all ages. This legendary figure also edited and published such magazines as Epilogue and The Pallbearers Review.
INSTANT ESP 1 Money Sense 2 Sixth Sense 3 The Blindfolded Deck 4 The Figures Match 5 Squaring the Cycle 6 Significant Digit 7 Mind Power 8 Hypno-Math 9 Tele-Poker 10 A Mind for Figures MIND READING WITH CARDS 11 Scrambled Thoughts 12 The Psychic Pickpocket 13 Digit Discovery 14 X Marks the Spot 15 Royal Mind Reading 16 Joker Poker 17 Mentalist's Dream 18 Letter Perfect 19 Future Vision MIND OVER MATTER 20 Money Mental 21 Things Equal 22 Katch Koin 23 Psychic Compass 24 Fire Power 25 Replica 26 Lightning Addition 27 Long Division 28 Teleportation BOOK TESTS 29 Think of a Word 30 The Printed Word 31 Word on the Page 32 Winged Thoughts 33 The Want Ad Test 34 Stop Press 35 Magazine Mentalism PSYCHI SECRETS 36 Crystal Clear 37 Time Will Tell 38 A Room Away 39 Impossible ESP 40 The Invisible Die 41 The Time Pool 42 Seven Keys 43 Key-Rect 44 Psilver SLATE SORCERY 45 Telltale Slate 46 Handwriting 47 Thoughts in Color 48 Spirit Writing 49 Faces and Slates 50 It's Murder 51 Hyperspace 52 The Isis Slate 53 Epic Slate Test 54 Picture ESP MIRACLES WITH CARDS 55 Sleight of Mind 56 Remote Viewing 57 Even-Money Proposition 58 Ultimate Match 59 Double Stop CONFEDERATES 60 "Finger, Finger" 61 Covenant 62 Names in the News 63 The Faraday Cage 64 The Darkroom Séance PSYCHOMETRY 65 Pseudo Psychometry 66 Graphology 67 Super Psychometry
