Second Thoughts - Memoirs of a Mindreader by Richard Osterlind

Step into the surprising offstage life of mentalist Richard Osterlind through stories drawn from more than 50 years of performing around the world. Second Thoughts: Memoirs of a Mindreader is a lively personal read, not a book of tricks, performing advice, or magical philosophy.

• Real-life adventures: Read about Osterlind’s close calls and unexpected predicaments in Beijing, Monte Carlo, Bermuda, and Okinawa.
• A performer’s perspective: The stories offer a personal look at the experiences behind a long career in mentalism.
• Told for entertainment: Osterlind writes about these past events with humor and aims to make them read like a novel.

Pick it up when you want an entertaining change of pace from learning routines or techniques. The Okinawa tale—driving a right-hand-drive car while blindfolded as Japanese producers shouted in alarm—gives a taste of the unusual moments inside.