The Definitive Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick - Book

Build a stronger mentalism repertoire with The Definitive Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick, a witty, practical book for magicians and mentalists. This updated hardcover brings back a much-loved text with revised routines, new material, essays, and illustrations by Chadwick.

Explore ideas for close-up or audience-facing performances, then turn to the essays for thoughtful perspectives on mentalism. The writing is lively and clear, making this a book to enjoy reading as well as studying.

• 258-page hardcover: A substantial book for your magic library and ongoing study.
• More than 50 extra pages: The definitive edition adds new material to the earlier book.
• Updated routines: Existing material has been rewritten, with practical, audience-tested effects.
• New effects: Includes a card trick previously available only in limited lecture notes and an impromptu book test designed for across-the-room performance.
• Five new essays: Explore essential mentalism topics, including Chadwick’s distinctive thinking on equivoque.

Featured pieces include an open prediction involving four chairs, a tossed-out Q&A, and a propless pseudo-hypnosis routine. Add it to your reading list when you want fresh performance material alongside ideas that can shape how you think about mentalism.