Magician's Choice


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Praise for Magician’s Choice “In the future of Magician's Choice, magic has displaced science, but magic takes as much rigor to operate as technology ever did. Stefon Mears weaves an entertaining space opera out of tuning forks, duels, and dragon familiars. The result is an impressive debut novel.” – Bruce Holland Rogers Author of The Keyhole Opera About Magician’s Choice Academic wizard Donal Cuthbert thought courier work would be easy money. But after someone tries to blow him up, Donal must navigate a web of lies, murders, and corporate espionage, including a beautiful liaison who might be his ally … or his greatest enemy. Helioship captain John Jacobs faces financial ruin unless this Mars-Earth run goes perfectly. But squabbling crew members, threats from deep space, and a passenger complement full of conspiracies might destroy his ship en route. Together Donal and Jacobs find themselves facing a choice … with the fate of worlds in the balance.




Mentalissimo


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In Mentalissimo, John brings his talents to bear on mentalism and mental magic with playing cards. "I do card tricks, have a keen interest in mentalism and am a fanatic about the construction of magic tricks. For me, a book like this is just what I look for. All of the above; in one place."You can expect: Squeaky-clean revelations of truly thought-of cards. Demonstrations of psychic ability that can't be explained simply as coincidence. Clear, commercial prediction systems. Offbeat treatments of classic mental effects from "Add-a-Number" to "Out of This World."Thirty items are described and explained in twenty-one chapters. Almost all use regular unprepared cards. Two require a common gaffed card. Most are impromptu. A couple require a more-than-minimal stack. A few rely on easily-made external props. One employs a pack of ESP symbol cards. All are intelligently explained and laced with commentary and discussion. Come for the thought-provoking card effects; stay for the conversation.




202 Methods of Forcing


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Theodore "Theo" Annemann (stage name Ted Anneman) born Theodore John Squires (February 22, 1907 - January 12, 1942) was an American professional magician who specialized in the field of mentalism. Annemann is most famous for inventing and refining many of the standard mentalism routines that continue to be used by magicians today. Early in his life, Annemann began working as a railroad clerk and then got into showbusiness as a tenor singer and a magician's assistant. He eventually became interested in mentalism and used his invention and performance skills to become one of the most talented and respected magicians of the 1930s. Annemann perfected his own version of the famous bullet catch illusion, performing the effect outdoors. Accounts of his performance describe the feat as a dramatic effect wherein Annemann would collapse from the apparent force of the gun and then produce the bullet from his blood-drenched mouth. In 1934 he began publishing the famous magazine The Jinx, for magicians. The magazine was focused on mentalism, but also featured ground-breaking effects from other fields of magic. The publication of this magazine ceased after Annemann's death and copies of it have become collector's items. Effects from the magazine have been published in several books and manuscripts, among them Annemann's Practical Mental Magic. This book is considered a classic in the field of mentalism. Annemann was married twice and had a daughter by his first wife. His personality is the subject of much speculation. On the night of January 12, 1942, Annemann was scheduled to perform his bullet catch indoors for the first time. Before the performance, he committed suicide. Since the subject of suicide is complicated, we may never know exactly why Theo decided to end his own life.




Fooled Ya!


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Don't be fooled by what your brain thinks you see! Fooled Ya! is a kid's guide to the mind bending world of illusions, perception, and why we can be tricked. Don't be fooled again, learn the tricks! Discover the variety of ways our brains can trick us, from the visual trickery of optical illusions, to magicians' masterful use of misdirection, to strategies used by con artists. You can't always trust your brain, learn why with Fooled Ya! and you'll be less likely to be swindled, hoodwinked, or bamboozled. Brian Z. Brain is your illustrated guide, he will explain the inner workings of your mind and what makes it tick. This mind bending guide to what you see and only think you see covers just about anything you could dream up. Sections include "Can You Trust Your Brain," "Fool the Five Senses," "How Magicians Mess with Your Mind," and "Learn to Be Less Gullible." Woven throughout are tons of articles that show off interesting stories and facts on subject ranging rang history, psychology, and even neuroscience! Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year, 2018!




Out of the Box


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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK with complete instructions for a routine of card tricks performed using the cards as they are removed from the manufacturer's sealed carton. The book is designed to guide the beginner in card magic through all the procedures required to produce effects that will delight, surprise, and amaze an audience. Full explanations are given of all the handling required and the tricks can be performed with the minimum of manipulation and, if wished, without the use of any sleights-of-hand.




Mind Magic and Mentalism For Dummies


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Learn how today's most successful masters of mental illusion achieve the amazing effects that have made them famous. Clark describes each trick from three perspectives: how the audience sees it; how it's done; and how to enhance the effect with good old-fashioned showmanship.




31 Days to Mentalism


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It has been a few years since the publication of Modern Mentalism with its 3 Volumes and little time since the publication of Mentalism from A to Z. In these volumes, techniques, psychology, tricks, ethics and much more have been explained about the world of mentalism. This world is always immense as a heritage of creativity for which I wanted to publish this new guide with a different approach: not to mention particular techniques but making available to the reader only tricks of mentalism to be carried out immediately. The aim is to create a real practical repertoire, to be performed immediately! The proposed effects are simple, effective and easy to learn and execute. This manual does not talk about psychological mentalism, or scientific, PNL, hypnosis, etc. but you will find methods that you will learn by performing the magic effects and some of which are quite unusual and therefore deserve to be known along with the more classic principles of the Mentalism. The presentations are not specifically addressed, as their importance is vital for the tricks but, in my opinion, it is too personal to be "taught" so a few indications were provided only on how to present each effect, for example on the specific topic, (mind-reading, reading non-verbal language, etc.); leaving the interpreter free to adapt or create his own presentation based on his individual uniqueness as an artist and person. The time has come to end the interminable rhetoric and to take action, or rather to tricks! In this ebook you find: Introduction Day 1: Guess what time is it! Day 2: Do you mind reading o do you magic tricks? Day 3: Subliminal response Day 4: Random words Day 5: We bet that I guess your card! Day 6: I know which color you're going to choose Day 7: I know which color sequence you will choose Day 8: I can read your mind Day 9: I know what Grandma's name is it Day 10: Bet with the spectators! Day 11: Thought at a distance Day 12: Colours association Day 13: Concentrate, I will tell you the serial number of the banknote you have in your pocket! Day 14: I know which postcard you will choose! Day 15: An impossible mind-reading! Day 16: Your 10 € have this serial number Day 17: Now stop joking! Day 18: See with the mind Day 19: No, that’s not just possible! Day 20: What drink do you want? Day 21: The Book of Secrets Day 22: Burned thoughts Day 23: Non-verbal language Day 24: Capture emotions Giorno 25: Smell like victory Day 26: The mystery of the banknotes Day 27: Mental emotions Day 28: Guards and thieves Day 29: Telepathy with names Day 30: Predicting a thought card Day 31: Impossible numerical prevision! Conclusions Equipment used And if you didn't know them... The 5 Most Used Techniques in Mentalism Technique Nr. 2 – A Step Forward Technique Nr. 4 – Sleight-of-Hand WITHDRAW YOUR GIFT!




Mind Magic


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At some point, many people have wished they had the power to read or control other people's minds. That's one reason why so many people find mind magic so fascinating. The captivating book engages imaginative readers who are curious about the secrets and tricks behind mind magic. Bright photographs attract readers, while stimulating text holds their attention. While learning about this mysterious world, readers also catch a glimpse into the history of mind magic and the people who have been important in shaping it.




Three Great Books on Magic


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This volume contains three books of Franz Bardon 1. Initiation into Hermeticism 2. The Practice of Magical Evocation 3. The True Key to the Quabbalah In reality, magic is a sacred science, it is, in the very true sense the sum of all knowledge because it teaches how to know and utilize the sovereign rules. There is no difference between magic and mysticism or any other conception of the name. Wherever authentic initiation is at stake, one has to proceed on the same basis, according to the same rules, irrespective of the name given by this or that creed. Considering the universal polarity rules of good and evil, active and passive, light and shadow, each science can serve good as well as bad purposes. Let us take the example of a knife, an object that virtually ought to be used for cutting bread only, which, however, can become a dangerous weapon in the hands of a murderer. All depends on the character of the individual. This principle goes just as well for all the spheres of the occult sciences. In my book I have chosen the term of “magician” for all of my disciples, it being a symbol of the deepest initiation and the highest wisdom.




Magical Sempai


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Summer has come for the Magic Club too! The simple fact that it is summer is enough to get you excited!! (The assistant excluded.) The sempai who boasts a 100% magic failure rate runs wild with her crummy magic when she goes out on the town. The group gets invited to do a show at a nursery school and even holds their very own training camp! Is training camp really necessary for a magic club? But what's wrong with the Magic Club having a little youthful fun?! Right?!