Top Secret Magic - Mentalism

For an extensive selection of Books on Mentalism check out the Books section Here! Including...

E.S.Perfect, The Project - DVD (and cards)

E.S.Perfect has been a best selling packet ESP effect for well over 6 years! On this DVD Peter Nardi teaches his full routine including all the tips, ideas & subtleties that has help put this effect into the working repertoire of many professional performers! The DVD also covers some of Peter Nardis other presentations using the principle; including his pet routine Perfect Poker, an absolute killer of an effect that uses the popular poker theme.

Routines included on the DVD, E.S.Perfect, Win Lose Or Draw, Right Choice, Perfect Poker and the effect that started it all Peter Nardi and Mozique’s Beyond Belief. The DVD comes complete with all the cards to perform the fantastic E.S.Perfect effect and full instructions on how to construct the gimmicks for all the other effects performed.

Price: £18

Collard - John Archer

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The ultimate, super-charged comedy presentation for the Koran Medallion!

Ever since the release of the best-selling "Educating Archer" DVD we have had countless requests for this routine to be released. Finally after months of research and countless prototypes and anticipation, we can now bring to you this highly-acclaimed, professional routine.

The basic outline of Collard begins with you introducing a large stuffed toy dog* and announcing that you would like the audience to name him or her for you. Now you have several spectators in the audience call out a letter at a time, which you make a note of on your home-made birth certificate! Note at this point - none of the letters are forced and they can spell out even the most bizarre of "names!"

You now have a spectator join you on the stage and draw their attention to the dog that has been sitting at the other side of the stage and especially the collar that he or she is wearing. They will see that the collar already has a name on it…impossibly; it matches the previous randomly selected name exactly!

The beauty of Collard is that it can be worked in parlour and cabaret situations, stage performances, and also kid's shows! This routine really is the ultimate in creative thinking, superb routining and a premise that proves that stuffed toys are not just for children!

If you like good, direct, entertaining and funny presentations accompanied by strong Magic and Mentalism; you will absolutely love Collard, which has received rave reviews from Magicians, Mentalists and laypeople alike! Now you too can add this outstanding routine to your act!

Your "Collard" comes with the precision manufactured name-tag gimmick, the secret something to add to a regular pad of paper and full written instructions.

*Supply your own toy dog, pad of paper and collar strap.

This a great routine and was born from "Don Waynes Room Service" A VERY nice trick no longer available. (this is what John actually uses) however if you fancied doing the original "Room Service" routine then you can just adapt the gimmick supplied... Great addtion to your stage / cabaret act! "M"

Price: £35

The O’Connell Mentalist Pad

The quality and the design of the Mentalist pad will allow it to be freely handled and written on by your helpers.

Have three or more people write a number on the pad, hand the pad to another person is asked to add up the numbers and call out the total. The total matches your prediction.

To purchase see our Jerry O'Connell wallet page here

Sam's Switcher - (Postcard or Playing Card size)

A very clever Utility device, Perform a clean Just Chance effect, or a Blind date one. Perform an incredible Colour Matching routine, or a Headline prediction. We would like to tell you what it is, just to impress you with the clever secret, but we'll save it for the ones that get this. All we will say is that if you perform close-up, or comedy or mental effects, you will like this as something new, and quite indispensable, and very good value for your money. The device comes in two different sizes - a Post Card size, for letters, photos, Postcards etc., and a playing card size for smaller photos, playing cards and the like. You get four of either size in a set (you can use them over and over, but if you customize them, you need more for other effects) plus a detailed manuscript of the several effects you can perform with this.

Price: £4 (Small/Playing Card) £5 (Large/Postcard)

PSIMBOL Deck - Vernet

You show forty white cards with different shapes printed on them, shuffle and place them face down on the table. You ask a spectator to cut off a small packet of the deck, look at the shape he cut and remember it. Next, ask him to shuffle the packet. Then ask another spectator to take the balance of the deck from the table and place it in his pocket. All these actions are made with your back to both spectators.

Now ask the spectator to mix his packet face up on the table. Just now, you turn and explain that you will show the cards from the table, one by one, and at the exact moment he sees his shape he has to think "this is my shape." Finally you take out a note pad and draw his chosen shape.

Price: £12

Psi Mind Deck - Vernet

You give an envelope to a spectator with a prediction. You then show a deck of white cards with printed shapes (all different). You shuffle them very well and also give them to a spectator to shuffle. Then you wrap the cards with a rubber band and while the spectator is on the other side of the room you ask him to lift up any cards and remember the shape. Finally, ask the spectator to name the chosen shape and open the envelope revealing the matching prediction!

Price: £12

Casino Royale - Viking/Becker

You won't find a stronger prediction effect anywhere, even if you pay £1000!

A spectator is invited to take an imaginary trip to a glittering gambling casino somewhere in the world, such as Las Vegas, Reno, Atlantic City, or Monte Carlo.

A large goblet filled with colorful casino chips representing over thirty-five world famous casinos is introduced. The performer displays the chips, removing and reading aloud the names of some of the Casinos, such as Caesar's Palace and The Taj Mahal. The performer has the spectator shake the goblet, randomly mixing all the chips. He is asked to select any one of the chips and to place it in his right hand jacket pocket without looking at it.

The spectator is now offered a pack of playing cards that are shown to be well mixed. The spectator deals the cards face down, stopping at any time. This card is placed in full view, and the spectator is asked to continue dealing, but this time dealing the cards face up, again stopping at any card desired by the spectator. The spectator has had a free choice and has selected two cards which are placed in his pocket without looking at them.

The performer now displays a packet of fifty pseudo, jumbo $100 bills (these are really realistic). Handing the spectator a manila envelope, the performer instructs the spectator to cut off an unknown batch of $100 bills. These will represent the amount of money he is going to wager. The selection is made behind the performer's back, sealed in the envelope without either knowing the amount. The balance of the bills are placed aside.

The performer now explains that the spectator has just visited a world famous gambling casino freely chosen from a choice of over thirty five.

He has dealt himself a Blackjack hand, selecting the cards in the fairest possible way, including choosing one of the cards while dealing the cards face-up.

And finally, he has wagered an unknown amount of money by randomly sealing a quantity of jumbo $100 bills in an envelope.

The performer next points to a sealed envelope fastened to the wall. Any spectator is asked to remove the envelope and extract a folded sheet of paper which the performer unfolds and reads aloud.

1. The letter states that the spectator will visit the Las Vegas Royal Hotel and Casino. The performer has the spectator check the accuracy of the written prediction. He is then asked to remove and read aloud the name inscribed on the randomly selected casino chip selected moments before. The spectator does so and calls out, the Las Vegas Royal Hotel and Casino!

2. Reading aloud the second part of the prediction, which states that the spectator will deal himself a winning hand of Blackjack with a total of 20. The spectator checks the accuracy of the printed prediction and after removing the two cards from his pocket, announces that his hand does in fact total 20!

3. The performer reads the next and final part of the printed prediction which states that the spectator will wager, for example, $2,200 on a hand of Blackjack. The spectator is asked to open and remove the unknown quantity of bills he earlier sealed in the envelope and count them aloud onto the performer's outstretched palm. The spectator counts a total of 22 bills, a total of $2,200!

Please read the description again. It's all true! If this prediction doesn't drive them nuts, nothing will (but please don't use this to start a new religion). This is reputation-building material! Comes complete with real-casino type clay chips, goblet, 50 realistic $100 bills, wood tray, cards, and detailed instructions. Satisfaction Guaranteed!

I have personally used this in some of my repeat shows... That is why I am am now adding this to our stock list! It really is that good! My highest recomendation! - M

Price: £160

Chronologue - Bob Cassidy / Collectors workshop

If you only buy one trick this year let it be this one...

It's one of those "must carry 'round" items you will have with you at all times. Listen to this: Have the spectator think of ANY date in the year. Toss him your little pocket diary; "Open the diary to your selected date, and as you do, note that I have hand written a different card in every day of the year; 365 days, seven decks of cards spread at random, check it out."... "Do you have your date? If you had chosen the date before, would it have been the same card? No? What about the date after? No? For the first time, then, what card is written on your date?" The spectator names the card.
The performer then removes an envelope from the same diary held by the spectator and upon opening it, reveals one card and one card only... and it is the same card as named by the spectator!.

This is a diabolically clever effect and, more importantly, sufficiently strong to guarantee a lasting impression. It's always ready. This will be on your A List guaranteed.

BONUS! Now including two great additional routines by two working professionals. You get an extrmely great effect and handling by Richard Osterlind and another by Richard Gerlitz. This plus Cassidy's original instructions give you a powerful impromptu killer effect.

I have used this personally at virtually EVERY table I ever worked for the last several years... It is so simple its unbelieveable that it could create such a strong impression. An absolute killer! - M

Price: £45

Ultimate Flashback - Larry Becker

THE LAST WORD IN BOOK TESTS

If you thought the original Flashback was great...Wait until you see the Ultimate Flashback version. Included are four new and examinable paperback novels plus a copy of an unpre¬pared Webster's Dictionary. And a fifth paperback designed exclusively to perform the "Hoy Book Test" without having to miscall the selected page number. Here's a brief description of some of the incredible effects you'll be able to perform:

• A spectator concentrates on the first word on any page in any of the five paperbacks provided. Instantly the performer can reveal the word the spectator is thinking of.
• The spectator can point to any word in a paragraph on the selected page and you can proceed to discern it.
• The spectator concentrates on a proper name elsewhere on the page and you can immediately reveal it.
• The spectator merely thinks of a word on the next line and you've pre¬dicted its location in an unprepared dictionary.
• You and a spectator freely select identical words in each others book .
• Three spectators each think of a word in their freely selected book and you instantly reveal all three words.
• This is the greatest version ever of the Hoy Book Test, without having to miscall the selected page. In addition, you reveal the spectator's thoughts.... not just a single word.

Naturally you wouldn't do all of the above effects in a single performance, but, you could. And there's more. Those of you who own the original "Flashback" you will appreciate the fact that the words selected in the new Ultimate Flashback books consist of five letters or more. No sweating over the discernment of a two or three letter word. Without question, there's no finer word or book test anywhere. Larry swears by it and so will you!

Price: £85

Radar Deck - Richard Osterlind

The Radar Deck is an amazing tool that allows you to predict playing cards that your spectator's have merely thought of. Suitable for all performing venues - close-up, platform or parlour - The Radar Deck will be a highlight of your show once you harness its diabolical secrets.Besides the very special Bicycle-brand deck, you'll also receive a twenty-page booklet that details the exact routine Richard Osterlind uses in his professional work along with all of the handling nuances that have made The Radar Deck such a powerful part of his shows.

Price: £16

Heirloom - Jamie Badman and Colin Miller

Imagine an effect that packs in to your wallet, taking up very little room. An effect that packs such a punch when you perform it that your spectators get goosebumps just thinking about it. Imagine an effect that people talk about for years to come.

'Heirloom' is all of this. It is a 'Mental/Magic' kind of effect, suitable for casual performance, table-hopping, strolling magic and more. It comes with a very strong presentation that will captivate your audience and lead to a shattering climax. It could possibly be the greatest performance piece you ever own! The 'Heirloom' is a old sepia photograph. Of your Great Uncle Charlie - a superstitious old gambler. The photograph clearly shows a prediction made by the spectator to be 100% correct. And... it can always be examined. 'Heirloom' takes the whole concept right to the very edge; the new ideas introduced will blow your audience away. The presentation, which you are given in full, delivers an emotionally charged moment of astonishment to your spectators and shows no mercy!

This is the first and only time Kenton Knepper has authorized his principle for use in an effect. You will fool magicians who already know this principle with 'Heirloom'! And what's more, just look at the quality of the work involved. It is beautiful.

Heirloom includes high quality props and a full description of the 'Kolossal Killer' principle and a completely scripted presentation for the effect that will absolutely blow your audience away.

Price: £20

Heirloom Wallet

Finally we can offer you a brand new custom designed leather wallet for use with the best-selling Heirloom trick.

This wallet has been specially designed in black leather to make performing the effect easier than ever before. And a special built-in feature allows you to show the wallet empty after you remove your prediction, elimnating any doubt in your spectator's mind!

After the phenomenal success of Heirloom, we are very excited about the new companion wallet, which will also come with additional ideas and routines that will enable you to perform a number of high-impact, killer mentalism effects.

Your "Heirloom" just wont be complete without it.

Price: £32

Special Deal - Buy Heirloom and Heirloom wallet together

Price: £50

Digital Feedback - Richard Osterlind

Richard Osterlind's DIGITAL FEEDBACK takes the traditional add-a-number routine into the 21st century. Imagine two groups of spectators, each multiplying two 2-digit numbers on a pocket calculator to arrive at a totally random 4-digit number. The performer writes a prediction and sets it aside. He then begins to slowly reveal the numbers that make up the 4-digit products arrived at by the spectators. The mulitplication is then done by longhand to show that the calculator's products were correct. For the mind-numbing finish, the two products are added together and found to match the performer's prediction.This routine, originally featured in Osterlind's Dynamic Mysteries, has not been widely performed due to the difficulties in obtaining the proper apparatus. Now, with DIGITAL FEEDBACK, you'll be able to add this powerful routine to your own show.

You receive the very special scientific calculator, hand-modified by Richard Osterlind, plus a manuscript which describes this powerful routine, in addition to other possible effects. Please don't confuse this with other calculators that have been on the market. The DIGITAL FEEDBACK calculator is totally examinable and will function normally, yet its secret will allow you to do very extraordinary things!

Price: £38

The Xpert - Neil Tobin

Discover An Indispensable New Utility Device for Mentalists and Magicians. One that's already being used by performing mentalists and magicians who appreciate its understated power and seemingly limitless possibilities. Utilizing the subtle principle illuminated in Kenton Knepper's manuscript, X, and launching it into the next dimension, the Xpert makes possible a wide variety of miraculously direct and virtually sleight-free effects, including:

Out of Body Xpert: A borrowed coin is chosen from a handful of change, marked with a participant's initial, has its date noted, and is tightly held in anybody's hands- yet the performer invisibly extracts the coin; it is soon found in the pocket of another participant some distance away!

Xpert Epic: The performer clearly and boldly numbers the blank sides of three postcards one through three. Picking up each numbered postcard in proper sequence, the performer shows the number on top and then writes his thoughts beneath. At the conclusion, all three postcards are shown to have correct predictions and may be given away afterward. No forces necessary.

Xpert X-ed Card:A card is freely selected (no force) and kept facedown while its back is visibly marked with a bold X. The cards are mixed, and the performer not so amazingly locates the X-ed card. But then comes the surprise-although the performer is no sleight-of-hand wizard, he is a mentalist: the X-ed card is turned face up to reveal the words "My Prediction" printed on its face. All the cards may be examined or given away. Instant reset, ends clean, no switches.

Xpert Vampire Hunter: A participant selects and signs a card to represent her in the role of "vampire hunter." To represent a vampire, another card is signed with an ankh, the ancient symbol of the immortal; it is then lost within a packet of cards. The participant inserts here card face up into the packet anywhere she chooses: if she's a successful vampire hunter, the vampire will be found just beneath her card. But when the cards are spread, the vampire card is gone! Yet she's successful after all-her signed card is turned over, and inscribed on its back is the vampire symbol! This card is given to the participant as a truly bizarre souvenir. No specially printed cards, no palming, no swamis. You receive the staple-bound, 16-page, illustrated manuscript and gimmick.

"The Xpert device is the missing ingredient to my work on the X principle. No working magician or mentalist doing any X work can afford to be without this!" -Kenton Knepper

"Neil Tobin's device is an astounding accomplishment and will be embraced by magicians and mentalists - I love it!" -Ben Harris

Diceman - Andy Nyman

The performer explains that he's trying something new in his life-he's given up making decisions for himself and instead rolls the dice and let's chance decide his fate. A spectator is handed a red die and asked to give it a roll to decide how the rest of the time they spend with the magician will go. Let's say the spectator rolls a five. The performer then displays his "options cards," six laminated and numbered cards with different actions on their backs. The performer lays all six cards down on the table in a row and requests that the spectator turn over the card which matches their rolled number. The spectator turns over the card numbered five and it says "Be Nice" on the back. "It'll be tough, but I'll try." says the performer. Of course, everyone is wondering what's written on the backs of the other cards...when they're turned over each and every other card says "KILL!" across the back! "I'm so relieved, I couldn't go through last night again!" Comes complete with laminated cards, metal carrying case, felt slip cover, die and detailed, fully-illustrated instructions.

"It's a killer. You know those tricks you have in the back of a drawer? This is the opposite." -David Regal

Pat Page, Ali Bongo, Aldo Colombini, David Regal, Aaron Fisher, Paul Wilson, Greg Wilson, Danny Buckler, Andrew Goldenhearsh, John Lenahan among others!

An Incredible Demonstration of Psychic Connection. You display two sets of ESP cards. Both sets contain the five classic ESP symbols-a circle, cross, three wavy lines, square and a star. You and the spectator mix the cards completely and you correctly predict what card the spectator will place down first. This is repeated with the second card, then the third, the fourth, and finally the fifth! With the turn of each card the effect is more incredible. Symbologic is so clean and direct it will astonish even the most hard-to-please audiences. Each and every card is predicted with 100% accuracy. No tough moves or sleight-of-hand. No forces or multiple outs.

Just Imagine... A spectator just NAMES a playing card, and you have the correct card in your wallet! YOU ARE ALWAYS CORRECT! It is the ultimate card "out" for close-up work. A spectator can mess with you all they want - RELAX - you can still produce a playing card from your normal wallet, as absolute proof that you knew their card all along! Kolossal Killer has become a classic piece of mentalism as well - used by such pros as Larry Becker and Jeff McBride. It's a full blown stage effect, with nothing but the minds of the audience and your everyday billfold! NO Forces. NO Gaffed Wallet. NO Sleight of Hand, NO 52 Card Index (Not 26 cards either)... Whatever they name, you are right! Simple, direct, awe inspiring magic and mentalism - the kind you have come to expect from Kenton Knepper. PLUS With this - Kenton's original version - you can do effects even the expensive gaffed wallet versions simply cannot do! AND you will receive complete routines, right out of Kenton's act. This couldn't be easier or more diabolical. Only a very select few have been privy to Kenton's original version of Killer - until now. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! Get the complete original work with all the devious touches in this manuscript (just add your own billfold and cards). Forever more you will have a truly ground-breaking reputation maker, not "up your sleeve", but in your own wallet!

How could anyone improve on the Original Kolossal Killer manuscript? Kenton has! This manuscript contains what Kenton believes to be to the most impressive and entertaining versions of Kolossal Killer ever! Here you will find versions that outdo the original! These methods include ways to do Killer without using a wallet, methods that allow you to hand the spectators the wallet, gaffs so the wallet would be truly empty, and much more. There are even ideas from the late Doug Henning that Kenton couldn't keep to himself, as well as contributions from many others.

Please note... You need to have read "Kolossal Killer" to be able to utilise this.

Do you remember the stunning magic effect that Master Magic Man David Blaine used to open his "Street Magic" TV special? In effect, he borrowed a watch from a man sitting in his car and checked the correct time. He placed the watch back in the man’s hands and then asked him to think of a number to move the time. The man said "24" and after a few seconds of mental hocus-pocus, the man opened his hands and saw the watch indeed MOVE AHEAD 24 MINUTES! The reaction was incredible! Now, you can learn the original method and forcing techniques used for this amazing effect in Banacheck’s 26- page manuscript Psychokinetic Time. After being long out of print, Banachek has re-released this monumental effect. Psychokinetic Time comes complete with nine clear photos and descriptive text that details the ultimate impromptu method for altering the time on a spectator’s watch while held in their own hand! Other effects and concepts with watches are also discussed using the secret principles. No "gadgets" or difficult handling. This is for the serious magician, mentalist or conjuring enthusiast - but can be mastered by anyone!

Whilst talking about a deceased uncle. You prove the uncle's ghost is still around by having the "ghost" tap a seated spectator while you the performer are standing at the other side of the room and simultaneously taping another. That's right, the seated spectator actually feels two solid taps although no-one is near him, proving beyond all doubt that the uncle's does exists... This has become a much talked about effect by both those who perform it and those that witness it. It's Banacheck so you know its a killer effect! 10 page spiral-bound booklet with step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations

Imagine being able to name a card a spectator has chosen without looking at the cards. You just look in their eyes and name it as if you were reading their minds! Or, imagine standing on a stage and allowing a spectator to choose a handful of cards from a jumbo deck and naming the cards he holds one at a time. They'll swear that you're even able to tell which one they're looking at. Or, imagine being able to tell which two cards a spectator has chosen and placed into two pockets...even though he doesn't even know what they are. What's more, you'll even be able to tell which card is in which pocket.

These are not pie in the sky ideas. Every one of them is possible with the Osterlind Breakthrough Card System. It's a stacked deck but, unlike other cyclical stacks, defies detection by even the most astute spectators, with absolutely no tell-tale number or color sequences. Even a skilled mathemetician would be unable to unravel its diabolical secret, yet you'll learn it in no time flat and use it for the rest of your performing life. Since the publication of the slim manuscript that originally introduced Richard Osterlind's system to the magic and mentalism communities, he's developed learning aids, performance tips and, most significantly, killer effects that will literally leave your audiences speechless. None of this additional information was in that little book but it's all here now in one place, ready for you to put right into your act. These are the same effects Richard Osterlind uses for corporate audiences all around the world...and now they can be yours. It was a breakthrough in card magic in 1983...and it's only gotten better! Softcover, fully-illustrated manuscript.

Al Mann & Devin Knight were some of the early originators of self bending spoon techniques. This is the REAL work on self-bending spoons developed jointly by Al Mann and Devin Knight during the mid 80s.

You get the exact method used by Devin in newspaper office thru out the years to garner front page publicity. Show two spoons, one in each hand. The spectator is given a choice of either the stem or bowl of one of the spoons. Which ever he chooses (no force) that part of the spoon bends forward in a slow spooky manner.

Now the spoon in the other hand starts to visibly bend and is dropped into the spectator's hand WHILE STILL BENDING for complete examination without any switch.

The second spoon then becomes rubbery and flops around like loose rubber. Suddenly the rubbery spoons breaks in half and falls into the person's hand for examination.

Only two spoons used and there is NO SWITCH of any kind in the above routine. Both spoons can be immediately examined.

This manuscript is full of early Mann/Knight metal bending history and contains techniques only previously revealed in a now out of print joint Mann/Knight publication. This routine and handling has been highly acclaimed by those who have read it. It continues to be one of Knight's best selling releases.

Almost self-working with no skill needed. Complete with special spoons and detailed photographic directions showing you all the handlings.

Use any volunteer's key and bend it in their own hand! With Guy's Perfect Key Bending you can do more than the standard key-bending magic. This entirely new method lets you bend any key, anywhere, either in your hand or the hand of a spectator. Includes everything you need to know to perform this special effect, including tips, tricks, routines and other performance suggestions. Guy's Perfect Key Bending is unique because there are: No Key Changes (spectator can mark the key). No Pulls or Sleeves. No Chemicals. No Special Gimmick Key. No Sleights

A simple but necessary accessory for every mentalist. Imagine holding a small card at fingertips and asking a spectator to call out a name or number etc. And handing them the card and having the answer written on it! Well with this LITTLE gimmick you can. You get a 4 of the gimmicks, spare lead and a booklet of ideas and routines. With a little practice you'll have them believing you're an all seeing omnipotent being. What more can you ask for ?

These gimmicks are the most powerful tools a magician or mentalist can use. It's really very difficult to believe that with such a little and inexpensive gimmick, you can produce the quality and the quantity of effects that look like real miracles. You can write letters, numbers, check marks, etc.surreptitiously, in front of the audience, giving the impression that it was written well before the event or effect. It gives you limitless possibilities. These writers are refillable and include a pin to help extract the lead and Instructions. These quality Vernet Writers are available in two different styles (sold separately):

Performer hold a small note pad, and writes with a pencil a prediction. He then place the pencil on the table, and ask a spectator to name any 2 or 3 digit number (or anything else).

Spectator does so (lets say 34), Immediately the performer turns over the pad and the chosen number 34 is written in the middle. This paper is then given as a souvenir.

A new clever thumb writer, that is so practical and easy to use. You can replace the lead very easily.

The killer part is the special note pad that was designed by Guy Bavli. This is the real secret.

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