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Outstanding collection of nearly 200 crowd-pleasing mental magic feats requiring no special equipment. Author offers insider's tips and expert advice on techniques, presentation, diversions, patter, staging and all else needed to make any trick a foolproof success. Lucidly written, thoroughly diagrammed book by one of magic's legendary figures.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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There are two books considered to be required reading for those new to mentalism. One is Corinda's 13 Steps. The other is Ted Anneman's Practical Mental Effects - reproduced here as Practical Mental Magic. The book is a compendium of effects that were first published in Anneman's magazine, The Jinx. It dates back to the 30s. The writing and presentation might seem a little dated because of this, but don't be fooled. Mentalism is mentalism is mentalism, and the presentation of 'psychic entertainment' hasn't changed that greatly over the years - especially when compared to other areas of magic.
Most of what you'll read here requires the bare minimum of props. And most of what it does require can be bought from Staples or Rymans stationers rather than specialised magic shops.
Practical mental Magic is a phenomenal foundation for those who want to learn some serious, working, time-tested mentalism.
Most of what you'll read here requires the bare minimum of props. And most of what it does require can be bought from Staples or Rymans stationers rather than specialised magic shops.
Practical mental Magic is a phenomenal foundation for those who want to learn some serious, working, time-tested mentalism.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Firstly, please ignore the bad reviews of this book.
Secondly, please understand the importance of this book.
This is a historical text. It wasn't in fact written as a book, but was a collection of articles written in The Jinx magazine, but Theodore Annemann, during his prolific reign in the 1930's.
Annemann was a ground breaking performer in the field of mentalism and whilst I agree that many of the described acts are dated now, it must be understood that when these effects were first produced in the 30's, they were groundbreaking works.
The mistake that could easily be made is to write this off as an outdated body of work that has no bearing on today's magic. Indeed I would think that any of today's performers of mentalism would agree that many of the routines described in the book, have formed the foundation of many acts currently being performed?
Saying that, if you only have a casual interest in this area, or you're just starting to look into this area, then this historical document may seem a little inaccessible. To this end, I would strongly advise you start with a more accessible work like Derren's Brown masterpiece, 'Tricks of the Mind'.
If you are serious about your craft, then I would definitely recommend this book as a research piece.
Secondly, please understand the importance of this book.
This is a historical text. It wasn't in fact written as a book, but was a collection of articles written in The Jinx magazine, but Theodore Annemann, during his prolific reign in the 1930's.
Annemann was a ground breaking performer in the field of mentalism and whilst I agree that many of the described acts are dated now, it must be understood that when these effects were first produced in the 30's, they were groundbreaking works.
The mistake that could easily be made is to write this off as an outdated body of work that has no bearing on today's magic. Indeed I would think that any of today's performers of mentalism would agree that many of the routines described in the book, have formed the foundation of many acts currently being performed?
Saying that, if you only have a casual interest in this area, or you're just starting to look into this area, then this historical document may seem a little inaccessible. To this end, I would strongly advise you start with a more accessible work like Derren's Brown masterpiece, 'Tricks of the Mind'.
If you are serious about your craft, then I would definitely recommend this book as a research piece.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book is literally packed with excellent routines and techniques, most of which require little or no sleight of hand skills. Though somewhat dated (you may have a litlle trouble finding some of the materials used) it is chock-full of "how'd he do that" stuff. The variety of material contained is wonderful also. From billets to cards to envelopes to codes to blind-folds to money routines. Just get it! You won't be sorry. I hear that Mark Striving has modernized some of it with a book "Annemann Updated" or something to that effect. I would be interested in that but can't find it
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One of the classics of mentalism
This, along with the Thirteen Steps to mentalism is really all you need for a long and satisfying career in Mentalism. Read more
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A Must Have For Mentalists
If you're into mentalism it's one of the best books available its price is very low. It has many good effects on close up or stand up mentalism. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Papajim
Still valid even today
A great book, every now and then I read through and see something new. I even saw Derren Brown use a small routine from this in his recent Enigma live show!!
Published 16 months ago by Cardworker
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along with corinda's 13 steps, this is one of mentalisms must-reads. it feels like you're really dipping into the source, complete with slightly arcane language and references to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by ramon skipos
Do you really want this? I thought i did i was wrong!
Fair play... packed full of usful ticks:
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You have the equipment and guess what i'm not a magician i don't have all the stuff it wants me to have
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Published on 22 Jan 2003 by C J Thomas
Dreadful
Having read a great deal about this book I was expecting far more from it. The tricks/routines in it are very dated and mostly require in depth preparation or collusion from a... Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2002
excellent
this must be the best available book as an intro into mentalism.Though dated the routines have not changed that much.Excellent value
Published on 6 Jun 2001
Amaze your friends, fool your family and stump the dog!
With this book and 13 Steps to Mentalism you could start your own religion. -Diamond Jim Tyler
Published on 11 May 1999
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