Magic Mentalism
Many mentalists have found their way into mainstream media. This makes it so easy to access their performances. Now, one show where mentalists have chosen to showcase their talent is America’s Got Talent (AGT). And who can blame them? With an average of 10 million viewers per season, it’s a sure way to jumpstart their […]
In India, mentalism has gained immense popularity in recent years. Today, many Indian performers gained national and international recognition for their unique skills. With its rich history of mystical arts and gurus, it’s no wonder India has produced some of the best mentalists — with a bag of tricks that are sure to WOW. But […]
Max Maven’s book, Prism: The Color Series of Mentalism, is an excellent place to start your mentalism journey. We know mentalism in its native definition is the manipulation of human psychosis. Only, it isn’t as wicked as it sounds. Considering how complex the human mind works, attempting to bend how it perceives things can be […]
Not many people know that Banachek had a troubled childhood. Before becoming the great Banachek we know today, our favorite skeptic was born Steven Shaw in 1960 in England before emigrating to South Africa. At nine years old, his parents abandoned him and his two brothers, aged one and three. Our young Steven had no […]
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 […]