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Mind-reading, fortune telling, uncanny predictions and other paranormal activities continue to baffle audiences throughout the world Marc LeMezma, a member of the Magic Circle, opens up the world of psychic magic and shows just how easy it is to "trick" your audience into thinking that you can read their minds, predict their futures and control their thoughts. This book contains 17 tricks that anyone with a little guile and patter can perform, it guides readers through a little history of the subject, moving into the realms of mind-reading, ghostly occurrences, fortune telling and mind control, creating atmosphere, stories and stunts to amuse and confuse. Including tips on what to wear, what food and drink to serve, and how to set up your room, Marc LeMezma also gives information on a growing interest - holding a paranormal party.
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83 of 90 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The outside of this book, which is covered in black velvet and silver writing, is a Goth's dream.
Unfortunately inside the font and illustrations are not at all in keeping with the cover and seem more like a cross between a kid's book and a self-help manual.
Unfortunately inside the font and illustrations are not at all in keeping with the cover and seem more like a cross between a kid's book and a self-help manual.
The actual writing style is quite bad, though it is at least clear.
A lot of the tricks are essentially fine, which is why I gave it two stars, though I have read most of them in better magic books than this.
A beginner magician would not really be helped by the presentations given for the tricks (overly detailed stories), which are ludicrous in both scenario and audience reaction.
Unless you are performing them on the very gullible or drunk (or friends and family who will humour you), the reader needs to spend time creating their own presentations for the tricks.
I guess these stories are supposed to inspire you, but the way Marc LeMezma has described them means that the tricks as read often rely on the friends (audience) saying and doing quite specific things without any kind of force!
It would have been better if he had just described the tricks and given more general ideas and rules for presentation.
On a personal note, I also have ethical problems with the suggested line of presentation, which the author states to be "lite bizarre magick".
I find the idea that the performer pretends to be a person with genuine psychic talent, rather than a magician, too close to the practice of fraudulent mediums/psychics etc.
Incidentally, when referring to bizarre magick, the author mentions that "the most astounding exponent today is Dr Marcus". According to Marc LeMezma's website this character is in fact his own alter-ego used when performing his version of mentalism.
Unless you want a pretty book for people to admire on your bookshelves, which would rather defeat the purpose of a magic book, then I suggest you pick something else.
52 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book having read the other reviews despite the wildly varying reactions expressed. Sadly I was let down.
The cover (as stated below) is the first clue - velvet effect embossing which does not like nice at all.
The content then rapidly goes downhill - if you ignore the dreadful style (more later) there are a couple of decent enough tricks in here, though none you wouldn't find in a less pretentious book. There are nowhere near enough to justify the asking price.
As to style, not only does it tell you exactly what dialogue to use (and it is the most patronising you can imagine) but the whole book suggests that maybe magic exists, and this book can help you appear clever to your friends. To me this panders to the lowest common denominator of wannabe magicians.
This will be going straight to the charity shop!
The cover (as stated below) is the first clue - velvet effect embossing which does not like nice at all.
The content then rapidly goes downhill - if you ignore the dreadful style (more later) there are a couple of decent enough tricks in here, though none you wouldn't find in a less pretentious book. There are nowhere near enough to justify the asking price.
As to style, not only does it tell you exactly what dialogue to use (and it is the most patronising you can imagine) but the whole book suggests that maybe magic exists, and this book can help you appear clever to your friends. To me this panders to the lowest common denominator of wannabe magicians.
This will be going straight to the charity shop!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Well where to start......
The book looked the part and when i actually got it, it felt the part with its great cover (which is why i gave it 2 stars). Once i started to read up on the magic tricks inside, i was soon disappointed with it. There aren't many tricks for a start and the ones that are in it, aren't great.
This book will just look good on the book shelf. I suggest you find a much better magic book if you actually want to learn some good tricks to impress your friends.
The book looked the part and when i actually got it, it felt the part with its great cover (which is why i gave it 2 stars). Once i started to read up on the magic tricks inside, i was soon disappointed with it. There aren't many tricks for a start and the ones that are in it, aren't great.
This book will just look good on the book shelf. I suggest you find a much better magic book if you actually want to learn some good tricks to impress your friends.
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Good entry in the World of Mentalism
The book Mind Magic is a good start in the world of Mentalism.
Interesting estonishing effects. Good and clear explanations. Read more
Interesting estonishing effects. Good and clear explanations. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mind
Promises much but delivers little
Some of the tricks are pretty good and the explanations are okay. However you can get better descriptions and instructions from a variety of other and cheaper or free... Read more
Published 18 months ago by The Emperor
Leave your friends wondering....
... why on earth they hang around with you.
This book is social suicide. Outmoded, old fashioned, square. Abysmal.
This book is social suicide. Outmoded, old fashioned, square. Abysmal.
Published 21 months ago by mensathecondenser
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Not what i expected, but still good. Was looking for something with more casual tricks.
Published on 25 May 2010 by The Jock
"How to appear smarmy, smug and predictable"
This is a terrible book that lurches through phases of being boring, useless and irritating. The two main grievances I have with it are the personality of the author and the... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by S. Fleck
Disappointingly lacking in substance
A few simple tricks, dressed up in a lot of waffle and a fancy cover. Would make a good present for a 10-12 yr old would-be magician if the tricks weren't aimed at adults. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2009 by MysterBee
Was I expecting too much?
I was expecting Derren Brown style psychological illusions but got some schoolboy tricks. There are some which explain techniques which I've since learnt every mentalist employs so... Read more
Published on 6 July 2009 by K. Cropper
Mind Magic For Dummies
Other reviewers criticise this book more for its writing style, illustrations and font(!) than it's substance. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2009 by N. Yates
Some absolute jems of tricks, but poorly written
Some absolute jems of tricks contained herein, and worth it for the beautifully bound volume alone, however the writing style makes it quite unbearable! Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2009 by S. E. Knight
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SAVE YOUR MONEY DONT BUY THIS BOOK! I was looking forward to a realy good book sadley it was a total let down you would be better off going onto e-bay and buying some Magic Tricks... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2009 by P. J. De Maziere
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