Magic Mentalism
We’ve all seen this trick performed by many a mentalist, from Derren Brown to Timon Krause. They play against random subjects who just can’t — no matter how they try — win in a fair game of rock, paper, scissors. Blindfolded or with back turned, mentalists always seem to have the upper hand. How do […]
For decades, The Amazing Kreskin has continuously wowed audiences with his unique dramatizations of the powers of the human mind. Using both wit and showmanship, Kreskin has won the hearts of many American families and has become a household name in his own right. If you’re curious to see how this great mentalist started out […]
One of the most prolific mentalists of his time, Theodore Anneman was also an exceptional writer and inventor. He created various practical and direct mentalism effects that many mentalists still use to this day. Today, we’ll be talking about Theodore Anneman, his mentalism story and tricks, and the many great contributions he made to the […]
Hypnotism is a must-have skill for modern mentalists. Understanding it not only brings advantages for stage hypnotism — when using it during a specific trick — but it’s something used throughout a mentalism show. As with all hypnosis tricks, the movements done during the act are designed to focus the spectator’s attention to where the […]
If you want to leave an impactful impression for a mentalism mind-reading act, don’t just limit the effect to some random numbers or words. Instead, set up a couple of tricks that will make it more personal to your spectator. This will also present opportunities to come up with a more convincing storyline, strengthening the […]
What if I tell you that you can accurately guess someone’s birthday just by having them follow a series of steps? Can you imagine how much of an impact this would create? Imagine meeting a person for the first time — or having them come up on stage as a subject. Have them tell you […]
We know… Not everyone can become a professional mentalist. But that doesn’t mean you can’t learn the skills every mentalist needs to know. This is why, in this article, we’re going to show you the 3 best examples of mentalism in action. Yes, these examples may seem too familiar to many mentalism fans, but it’s […]
Guessing a word — whether it’s a place, a color, or a name — is one of the oldest mentalism tricks in the world. Great mentalists, however, keep their acts fresh and relevant, even if the effect in itself has been around for decades. Have you ever seen a mentalist read someone’s mind and accurately […]
What makes non-verbal communication fascinating is the amount of information you can glean from people without them knowing. Most individuals aren’t even aware of how much they’re revealing about themselves. It’s a well-established fact that the ability to read body language is one of the critical skills a mentalist must have. But, as the term […]
Max Maven was born Philip Goldstein on December 21, 1950, in Ithaca, New York. Although he legally changed his name to Max Maven, he still uses Phil Goldstein for his technical writing. Growing up, he spent time in several cities across the globe. He was even in Europe, having stayed in Rome for a while. […]