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13 Steps to Mentalism by Corinda

Considered by many to be the 'Bible' for mentalism.

This book has long been considered the "Bible" for mentalism methods and effects. What Expert at the Card Table is to cards, this book is to mentalism. 13 chapters devoted to the various methods used by today's top mentalists and performers.

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The 13 steps:

  1. The Swami-Gimmick - This gimmick makes it possible to make written predictions. Explained are the various types of gimmicks which exist, their uses and their applications (24 effects).
  2. Pencil, Lip, Sound, Touch, and Muscle Reading - Thanks to movements that most of us aren't aware of making, you can learn to perform incredible effects.
  3. Mnemonics and Mental Systems - To the mentalist, properly used memory systems are indispensable. You can give incredible demonstrations any time.
  4. Predictions - This chapter describes the basic techniques used with a swami gimmick and other items to make seemingly impossible predictions.
  5. Blindfolds and X-Ray Eyes - Blindfolds can turn ordinary stunts into incredible performances. Learn how to use them to your advantage.
  6. Billets - Learn switches, tears, retentions and peeks - and put them to good use.
  7. Book Tests - Use books in a routine that seems impossible.
  8. Two Person Telepathy - Use these methods to create a two person mentalism act.
  9. Mediumistic Stunts - Things which seem to be more than they really are.
  10. Card Tricks - Mentalism with cards.
  11. Question and Answer (Readings) - Learn the basics of Cold Reading.
  12. Publicity Stunts  - How to gain publicity.Patter and Presentation - Methods which will help the presentation of your mentalism effects.
  13. Patter and Presentation - Methods which will help the presentation of your mentalism effects.

13 Steps to Mentalism by Corinda

Full Overview

"Nobody knew where Tony Corinda came from, but everyone knew he was here. Today, known throughout the world, Corinda has been acclaimed as inventor, writer and teacher of Mentalism, the art of mind reading. While on tour in America, his friends persuaded him to write a book and with the support of nearly every professional mentalist in the world, Corinda set out to compile the 13 Steps to Mentalism

After two years the series was published. Corinda succeeded in producing what has become the only real encyclopedia of mental magic. For this, he has received many honors, including recognition from the Magic Circle who awarded him membership to the Inner Circle with a Gold Star, a highly prestigious award." (from the inside cover)

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  • by Trevor Morgan, Ellusionist Forum Member

    I received my 13 Steps To Mentalism book a few weeks ago, and started reading the sections that interested me the most. Here is my review.

    Cover: The cover of the book is beautiful, in a creepy kind of way. It still looks really neat and...

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  • by Crenshaw, Singapore

    On my last order, I decided that i wanted to start mentalism, ideally I would have gotten Psychological Subtleties, but as that didn’t seem an option, 13 steps seemed a better idea. Ever get the feeling after buying a trick, I spent 30$ just to find out...

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  • by Alex, Ellusionist Forum Member

    I purchased the 13 steps about a week ago and I have read enough into it that I can give an good well educated review on it. First of all I must say this: If you are not seriously into to mentalism or want to be into (as a beginner) don't even bother buying...

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