Mark Elsdon - Conversation As Mentalism Vol 3

“It is my firm belief that the title of these books should be changed to The Essential Handbooks of Impromptu Mentalism. The routines taught are all very simple, direct and deeply fooling. This material should be in the arsenal of every modern mentalist! I give it my highest recommendation.” -Michael Murray

“These are Mark's other great releases up there with the Meridian Technique. As well as the clever effects and probably more importantly, you're going to learn an attitude which can be used to approach performing in all real world situations." -Colin McLeod

"Conversations as Mentalism series is a collection of impromptu gems that can be used at the drop of a hat. Just the piece with the invisible dice alone is worth the cost of the entire booklet! With just what you carry in your pockets and the knowledge in this booklet, you will be able to perform a whole host of practical material anywhere." -John Carey

Would you like to have in your repertoire some killer effects that you can perform anytime, anyplace and without any props?

Then rejoice! Mark Elsdon’s new Conversation As Mentalism Volume 3 is just what you’re looking for.

You will learn a brand new mind-game using a single borrowed key, a killer card trick with no cards, an impossible coincidence in time, the best impromptu coin prediction, an utterly incredible memory stunt and much more!

All in all, nine brand new effects that have been designed with one outcome in mind – to amaze whoever you are talking to without the aid of any gadgets, gizmos or gimmicks.

Conversation As Mentalism 3 once again teaches pure, propless mentalism at its most organic.

Mark Elsdon - Dream Poker

Mark is a creator who is in HUGE demand in the magic world. Be it for his much sought after consultation on major television productions or for general advice and guidance on any and every facet of live magic performance, his is definitely a name to conjour with.

“Did I tell you about the time I won the World Poker Tournament? No? Maybe it’s because it hasn’t happened yet! But it will, it will”

Dream Poker casts the spectator as the one with all the answers. He reveals three irrefutable facts about something that hasn’t even happened yet! In effect, you claim that you recently had a dream in which you won the World Poker Tournament! As confirmation of the yet-to-happen events in this dream you write down three pieces of information �0�2 the date and the year of your future ‘win’ and the final card that completes your hand and gives you victory. The participant now uses his intuition to discern the date, the year and the card. Unbelievably, he is 100% correct with all three!

One deck of cards (which can be borrowed) and some slips of paper are all the props required for this powerful piece of mental magic. No sleights, no gimmicks, no dual-reality. The method introduces a radical new approach to the one-ahead principle which has a multitude of possible uses beyond this one effect. You will grin when you read how it is used here.

Dream Poker’s presentation is based on Texas Hold ‘Em, but requires no previous knowledge of the game in order to perform. The manuscript also includes my preferred ‘expert’s handling’ for those who play the game.

Mark Elsdon - Mr MENtalism

This is a brand new, limited-edition mentalism effect designed for those looking for something a little different.

Here is the ad copy:

"Plugging into some of our favourite childhood imagery, Mark Elsdon has created a powerful new mentalism routine which is as fooling as it is entertaining. It incorporates surreal mind-reading, an unbelievable co-incidence, a hilarious design duplication and concludes with an impossible prediction.

It comes complete with a parlour-sized deck of professionally printed Mr Men cards, full instructions and an extra prop for the finale. MR MENtalism is perfect for close-up and strolling mentalism and happily, also large enough to be used for stand up. The routine is completely modular, so you can use as many or as few phases as you choose. It requires no sleight-of-hand or memory work, just some handling practice and a mischievous personality!"

It is a limited edition of just 75 copies.

Unknown Mentalist - Inspyring

A fundamentally miraculous but automatic and self working principle but used very innovatively for nine unique mentalism routines.

An interesting and captivating script and story. Heightens the entertainment value.
Ready to use printable props. Makes the routines very visual.
Multiple novel revelation styles. Creates better impact and more retention value for the audience.
All the above combine smoothly with synergy to produce nine powerful routines. The basic underlying magic or trick happens automatically and you do not have to 'DO' anything or make any 'MOVES'. So you can focus completely on your presentation.

You can start performing the routines within 10 minutes of knowing the 'secrets'.

In one of the routines, a time bomb is about to go off. And the deactivation code is determined by the throw of dice many miles away and the 'hero' has to use his legendary telepathy skills to guess the code correctly and to defuse the bomb and save everyone. This he does and you have correctly predicted it. Not only that but you also predict correctly that a special number related to the 'hero's' date of birth is missing from the deactivation code.

Bonus Routine

An absolutely stunner. This can be performed anytime anywhere with anyone's credit card or debit card. You correctly guess a special number related to a spectator's credit card number. This works with any credit card or debit card and is totally impromptu. No swami, no peeks, no impressions. This is based on a very, very little known principle.

1st edition 2015, 33 pages.
word count: 5556 which is equivalent to 22 standard pages of text

David Devlin - The Untouchables

Here is the effect as the audience sees it: The deck is shuffled by a spectator. The performer has any spectator think of any number between one and fifty-two, but not to reveal it to anyone until asked by the performer. Nothing is written down. The number is simply thought of.

The performer gives the deck to any spectator. From this point on the performer does not touch the cards again, not even for a second. The performer turns his back so that he cannot observe the spectators following actions. The spectator now randomly constructs a single card. This is done very simply. There are no weird mathematical procedures or anything like that. He first comes up with the value. Let's suppose it is a King. He then creates the suit. Let's say it is a Diamond, thus the spectator has created the King of Diamonds. The spectator now shuffles the deck until he is content.

The spectator who has been thinking of a number since before anything has happened now reveals his number. Let's assume that the number is 27. At this point the performer faces the audience. Any spectator now deals to the 27th card. It is turned over by any spectator, and it is the King of Diamonds!

The performer states that perhaps this was all just luck or coincidence. The performer then proves that everything was predetermined by having the spectator open the card box (that has been in full view the entire time). The spectator does so, and removes the Joker card from inside it. On the back of the Joker is a note that is read by the performer along with the spectator. It reads:

"The King of Diamonds will be found at the 27th position!"

The deck can be borrowed; it is shuffled by the spectator before and during the effect, and best of all it is damn-near self-working.

No real sleight of hand
No nail writer
No stooges
No weird procedures
Nothing is written down i.e. there are no peeks or center tears etc.
Can be done at anytime during your show
Any card can be used
Any number can be thought of
No gimmicks
No extra cards
No weird counting
The deck can be borrowed and is unprepared
Two versions: one that is 95% impromptu and another that is 100% impromptu
1st edition 2015, 14 pages.
word count: 4644 which is equivalent to 18 standard pages of text

Dave Arch - Stage Filler

This five to seven minute comedy routine has been honed in over ten years of performance by its inventor (with inspiration by none other than David Devant).

With all the comedy by-play associated with a cards across routine, after showing the deck front and back to prove there are no duplicate cards, this routine has three mentally selected cards travel from one half of the deck to the other clear across the stage.

At the end, all the cards are put into the empty box and given to one of the volunteers as a souvenir of the fun experience.

No rough and smooth
No deck switch
No sleight of hand - including palming
Due to the fact that the inventor has chosen to make the deck a DIY project, you will need to purchase once an $8.00 deck of gimmicked cards. Available from any magic dealer. 1st edition 2015, 8 pages.
word count: 3002 which is equivalent to 12 standard pages of text

Your mind is my playground by Vincent Hedan

Vincent Hedan has presented his unique approach to mentalism everywhere in the world. In 2008, he received the First Prize in Mentalism at the French National Championship. Your mind is my playground is his first book on the subject.

With these 13 original routines for close-up and parlour, beginners and professionals will discover simple and direct methods using easy-to-find props and exploring original themes designed to mystify the audience.

Now it is your turn to play with the mind of your spectators!

Cutting Edge by Dynamo and International Magic

Over the past 7 years, Dynamo has performed close-up magic internationally for some of the world's biggest brands, as well as appearing on numerous TV and advertising campaigns both in the U.K. and U.S.

Here, for the first time, He shares some of his card routines and real world experience with you...

"DYNAMO IS A RARE THING. A magician who truly understands what his niche is and what his specific audience want to see."
- Andy Nyman

"DYNAMO has developed his own unique style, and he pulls it off with skill and charm."
- Joshua Jay

Running Time Approximately: 32mins

Zo Change by Bboymagic

ZO CHANGE by bboymagic

(Change a bill into a card)

easy gimmick
easy to perform

At the Table Live Lecture Tom Wright

Not only a TV star (MAGIC'D), not only a highly sought after performer but also a creator of fine magic! With countless contributions to the art of Magic, you'll be sure to pick up something new to use at your next event! All the way from the UK, Tom wright joins us for an At The Table Experience like none other.