If you’re reading this it could mean one of two things: You’re someone who wants to know the tricks of the trade of coin in hand mentalism to perform it on others. You’ve fallen victim to this trick and you just HAVE to find out how it’s done or you may not be able to […]
How Do Mentalists Guess Words?
Imagine speaking with someone you’ve never met before, and he tells you to think of a word. Within the next five minutes, he’s telling you the word you’ve been thinking. And so there you are, standing (or sitting) in disbelief, completely convinced that he’s just read your mind – just like magic. How do mentalists […]
Is mentalism only successful on the stage? Of course not! In fact, Derren Brown, one of the greatest modern mentalists, began his outstanding career in the streets of London. Although most of his recent shows are done on stage, he didn’t start out that way. Brown began his career by doing walk-around performances around neighborhood […]
The best mentalism acts have impressive visual elements that increase the excitement and amazement of the audience. There are all sorts of mentalism effects that are visual, such as: Design duplications Pendulums Table turning Spoon bending Revealing big predictions Glass walking Glass swallowing For instance, here’s Derren Brown eating glass shards from a broken light […]
Mentalism is often associated with magic, but in reality, it’s so much more than that. It‘s a concept that originated in Europe and is based on psychology. Its history, however, goes back further than that. Mentalism is rooted in suggestive magic, which can be traced to thousands of years in the past in one form […]
If you think a magician’s life is interesting, a mentalist’s life could give it a run for its money. Mentalists are not only magic, they’re also mysteries. Case in point? The fascinating life of Claude Alexander Conlin, a.k.a Alexander The Man Who Knows. To describe it as “fascinating” is even an understatement. Alexander wasn’t only […]
Have you ever witnessed the Denmark Gray Elephant mentalism trick? Pretty impressive, right? I mean, this video was able to guess exactly what you were thinking of. I’m sure you’re now wondering, “How is it done? Can I learn how to do this trick?” Here, we’re going to reveal the secret to you. This way, […]
Mentalism performances are born from both science and art. The artistry comes in the form of showmanship, making knowledge about theatre an exponential advantage to those who want to practice mentalism. Learning how to build tension and suspense is also part of the performance. All mentalism performances require practice — and not just about the […]
Mentalism is an interesting subject – there’s more to it than seemingly being able to read minds. Flawless mentalism performances are the results of long, laborious hours of studying and hard work. Decades ago, quality resources on mentalism were hard to come by. Your best option was to find a book and hope the content […]
Drawing duplication mentalism is one of the most popular types of tricks because of its simplicity and ease. Many mentalists use it during one-on-one performances or shows with smaller crowds. It’s a famous crowd-pleaser, and absolutely anyone can learn how to do it — including you. If you’re looking to impress your friends at your […]