In this comprehensive video series, modern-day master Richard Osterlind performs dynamic effects from each step of Corindas seminal work in front of a live audience. Overall I have simply listed the contents of each chapter to give an idea of what is included in this book, as i said at the start the cover price should be so much higher to justify all that is contained, but luckily for us its available cheapish. 12 hours of classic mentalism - performance - explanation - discussion Tony Corindas landmark work, 13 Steps To Mentalism, is widely considered to be the mentalists bible. Review the amount of stuff in this book should cost sooo many times more than the cover price, 13 chapters filled with all the material needed to help you become a mentalistĬhapter 1 Swami gimmick- covers different types of gimmick, techniques and offers 24 effectsĬhapter 2 Pencil, Lip, Sound, Touch and Muscle reading- descriptions of the aforementioned reading techniques with effects for eachĬhapter 3 Mnemonics and Mental systems-memory tests, calculations, magic squares, chess effects, card stacking systems and Mnemonic number codes are all covered in this chapter.Ĭhapter 4 Predictons- starts off with an introduction into predictions before offering techniques for all manner of prediction utilities (billet knives, pencils, card indexes, body indexes, envelopes).Then goes on to explain the workings for 8 "stage" type prediction effects and 12 "drawing room" effectsĬhapter 5 Blindfolds and Xrays- details 8 types of blindfold and advises ontechniques before leading on to about a dozen routinesĬhapter 6 Billets-offers many different types of billet manipulation techniques and 9 routines.Ĭhapter 7 Book tests-has a short intro into the genre before offering 10 effects (Zarkamorta II looks like an awesome effect for halloween!)Ĭhapter 8 2 person telepathy-Details both major and minor systems and explains 8 effectsĬhapter 9 Mediumistic stunts-Goes about explaining technique and effects displayed by MediumsĬhapter 10 Card tricks- has about 20 or so Mentalist card effectsĬhapter 11 Question and answers (Readings)-a lengthy chapter on the art of Readings and cold reading explaining techniques and effects that can convince even the most unbelievingĬhapter 12 Publicity stunts-Just as it says on the tin, ways of getting yourself known to the publicĬhapter 13 Patter and presentation-covers "the essentials of good performance", "personal appearance", "manner and speech","Patter", "Good effects", "Handling", "Misdirection" and "coordination" (1=easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used,Ĥ=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only) Cost between £18 and £26 from various online suppliersĭifficulty throughout the book ranges from 2 to 5
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