Magic Mentalism
Learning mentalist number tricks is a great place to start when you’re studying to become a mentalist. Even if you’re just doing it for fun, number tricks will allow you to wow any crowd, in whatever setting. Below, we’ve made a list of 4 essential mentalist number tricks you should know. Plus, we’ve included tips […]
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 […]
Dual reality is a technique where the entire audience watching the mentalism performance assumes they see the same effect. But in reality, different members of the group are going through various experiences. This technique is used by a lot of mentalists today. If a mentalist seems to be accomplishing something impossible, chances are they are […]
Mind-reading is one of the most popular effects used in mentalism performances. And with the Book Test trick, it’s no different. The goal is for the mentalist to call out specific words or a phrase from a random page in a book. When done correctly, it leaves the audience entertaining two thoughts: 1. […]
Mentalists are widely recognized as psychic entertainers who use mind manipulation during their performances. With performances that focus on fooling their audience’s minds and imagination, they combine their deep understanding of human psychology with excellent showmanship and theatrics to create the illusion of having extraordinary powers. There’s no denying that this niche in the magical […]
What is cold reading mentalism? It’s a technique used by mentalists that involve carefully worded broad statements and psychological tactics. You can achieve a mind-reading effect by paying attention to how your audience reacts. No one skill guarantees a successful cold reading. You have to be observant and a good listener. An understanding of human […]
All new mentalists have to begin with expanding their knowledge to become successful at performing mentalism acts. There are different effects and techniques that make up performances, so it isn’t just the tricks – there are so many different aspects that you’ll have to learn to be excellent at it. But the thing is, if […]
We all know that getting into someone’s head and reading their thoughts isn’t possible. Neither is seeing into the future. However, a mentalist’s tricks allow you to give the impression that you can. And so your ultimate goal, if you want to practice mentalism, is to make the audience believe that you do have superhuman […]
The road to becoming a professional mentalist is long and often demanding — but not impossible. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes that allow mentalists to give the illusion that they have extrasensory powers. Truth is, learning mentalism can be challenging, but you can always make it more enjoyable to suit your […]
A lot of people think that mentalism is magic… But in truth, there is more to mentalism than illusions and hat tricks. Mentalism deals with determining the truth about people and gleaning details of their lives by using specific cognitive skills. The good news is that there is absolutely nothing mystical about mentalism. And that […]