Magic Mentalism
Is mind reading even possible? Well, according to scientific research, we are all capable of being mind readers. Although not everyone has a natural ability to read minds, it is a skill that can be honed. Stage mind readers are talented and trained individuals that use techniques to manipulate and convince us that they can […]
Over the years, we’ve had some great mentalists that went beyond expectation and wowed the whole world with their mentalism tricks. Not only that, but these mentalists contributed a lot to the art of mentalism. Today, we’re going to honor some of those great names. We’re going to look at the 12 best mentalists of […]
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 […]
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. […]
Uri Geller was born on December 20, 1946, to parents of Hungarian and Austrian descent. A self-proclaimed psychic, Geller is also an illusionist and magician. But more than anything else, he is best known for his spoon-bending trick, which has earned him international fame. As with all mentalists, although a veil of mysticism surrounds Geller […]
Known as “The Amazing Dunninger”, Joseph Dunninger is considered one of the greatest mentalists of all time. He was best known as the first mentalist to capitalize the use of commercial radio to promote himself. In the years he was active in the mentalism communities, he became renowned as a master of showmanship and publicity. […]
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 […]