MIND WISE: Entertaining & Creative Mentalism by Richard Mark with commentary by Marc Salem - Book

Give your mentalism performances fresh plots and thoughtful presentation ideas with Mind Wise by Richard Mark, with commentary by Marc Salem. This book brings together 35 audience-tested methods and presentations, with material spanning close-up, parlor, and stage.

• Thought influence: Explore a presentation where a volunteer holds a statement written before the performance.
• Book test: Mentally receive and describe an entire paragraph from a book, then give the book away.
• Image duplication: Present a demonstration in which a volunteer mentally receives an image you drew.
• Performance-ready plots: Find a direct chair test and a practical question-and-answer routine.
• Presentation insight: Marc Salem’s commentaries accompany the material, alongside a chapter on psychic entertainment and the psychology of power.

Use the range of plots to shape a mentalism set for different performance settings, while the presentation discussions offer ideas for developing your performing persona and connecting with an audience.