Magic Mentalism
Since ancient times, cards have been used to predict fortune, fate, and life. Throughout different cultures, cards were a way to unlock the mysteries of the future. While Tarot cards are some of the most popular, The Cards of Destiny have carved a place in the minds of mentalists. This is thanks to its power […]
While mentalism doesn’t exactly call for many props, there are some effects and tricks that can be improved with a little aid from them. Below, we’ve made a list of five (5) essential mentalism props you should have on you at all times. Prop vs Gimmick: What’s the Difference? Before we get into that, it’s […]
You’re probably here because you’ve found an interest in mentalism and are eager to start learning. Don’t rush it. It’ll most likely take you a good amount of time before you can pull a mentalism trick successfully. First, you’ll have to know about mentalism terms, and today, you will learn some of them. Before we […]
Mentalists are known as professionals who perform exceptional mind tricks for entertainment. Because of their seemingly psychic abilities, many people also think of them as magicians who can read minds. The truth is that mentalists are more than just performers. Sure, most of them successfully make money out of their professional antics. However, the skills […]
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 […]