Practical Mental Magic by Theodore Annemann

Build a mentalism repertoire around mind reading, prophecy, thought transmission, and other stage-ready “psychic” effects with Practical Mental Magic by Theodore Annemann. This paperbound book brings together nearly 200 routines, explained and diagrammed for magicians interested in performing mental magic.

• Broad range of effects: Explore 12 categories, including book tests, blindfold reading, miracle slate routines, money mentalism, and mentalism with cards.
• Classic routines: Study pieces such as Pseudo-Psychometry, Who Killed Mr. X?, and Annemann’s My Own Swami Test.
• Performance guidance: The explanations cover techniques, staging, patter, diversions, plants, and confederates.
• Traditional props: The book describes effects that require no special equipment beyond traditional magic props.
• Detailed reference: The 310-page book includes 100 illustrations and measures 5 3/8 by 8 1/2 inches.

Annemann’s experience as a performer and editor of Jinx informs this collection, written for professionals but detailed enough to benefit magicians at every level. Keep it close when you’re planning a mentalism set, and find a new way to bring a classic thought-reading premise to your audience.