Magic Mentalism
Although there’s no one right way to do mentalism performances — in the end, you have to do tricks that are right for you and those that fit your persona — some concepts are universal. First, there are your effects. You can choose to do a prediction trick or go for a telekinetic demonstration, such […]
Mind reading tricks are some of the most common tricks in any mentalist’s handbook. That said, it still doesn’t stop people from feeling stumped after they get hit with a number prediction trick. Now, there are several ways you can perform a mentalism number prediction trick. And today, we’ll be teaching you mentalism number prediction […]
Some people may think that mentalism is the same thing as magic. However, the mind-boggling tricks professional mentalists pull are more science-based than illusions. Psychology, the study of the human mind and behavior, plays an integral part in mentalism. We, people, think we operate purely on free will, but things we aren’t even aware of […]
If you’re training to become a mentalist, you have probably heard of the term cold reading. Cold reading is a mentalism technique of carefully combining broad statements and high-probability guesses that create the illusion of someone having mind-reading capabilities. It is done without any prior knowledge about a person, so mentalists mostly base their statements […]
Looking for a new mentalism trick to learn? Then this “Mene Tekel Magic Card Trick” might be the one for you. Get ready to “wow” your friends with a card trick that’ll stir up their brain juices – and even score you a date at the bar. This simple yet slick trick is easy to […]
Mentalism has come such a long way that there is no lack of available devices for you to use. A visit to the nearest magic shop or a quick search online allows you to get your hands on swami pencils, invisible bands, gimmick wallets, etc… But you don’t need all those. You can impress an […]
Mentalism has evolved over the years. What started as something you could only perform on stage with a captive audience eventually became possible in the fast-paced environment of the streets. These days, you don’t even have to be in the same room to perform feats of mentalism. Distance is no longer a barrier — some […]
As the world continues to fight off this global pandemic, people are finding more and more ways to make traditionally in-person things work via other media. In a previous article, we talk about how you can successfully perform mentalism tricks through Zoom and other video conferencing platforms. Today, we’ll be teaching you how to do […]
We’ve all had to make adjustments and changes due to the “new normal” brought on by the global pandemic. Mentalists and performers have had to find ways to continue their trade even while social distancing. Doing tricks online via video platforms seemed to be the best route for mentalists to take. But considering that touch […]
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 […]