A NEW PUBLICATION for Mentalists! The Complete The Mentalist
Over 40 years ago, with a small mailing list of loyal followers and some of Mentalism’s top contributors, a small publication made its way into circulation. And after it had ceased publication after several years only a few sets we sold and it seemed to have disappeared into the darkness. That is until NOW!!!!
AB StageCraft is proud to announce the release of The complete THE MENTALIST to be available for shipping February 14th 2006. With over 140 pages and contributors that included U. F. Grant, T.a. Waters, Nick Trost, Eddie Clever, Jack Dean, Dai Vernon, and many more, these pages are packed full of good workable mentalism that is now ready for a brand new audience.
This is one publication that should be on everyone’s bookshelf and not to be missed. Order your copy today.$45.00
The Equivoque Choice
The Equivoque Choice by Jack Dean; When properly applied this
is one of the most powerful tools in a mentalist's arsenal (and when done
poorly
is transparent and useless). This monograph examines this principle by looking
at it's components, the various techniques employed - for better or worse
- by
others, some of the effects possible, and the recommended system that tempers
Gene Grant's "Phantinism" with Tony Corrinda's pithy, pungent, and
concise
comments and advice. A number of approaches are presented, culminating with
the
most effective combination of the best techniques, procedures, and principles.
35 pages, spiral bound. $20.00
Mainly Mental - Volume 3 - One-Man Routines
Mainly Mental Volume Three - One-man Routines by C.L. Boarde. This incredible book full of original routines by one of mentalism's great writers C.L. Boarde who gave us Mainly Mental Vol. 1, considered to be the encyclopedia of billet work and Mainly Mental Vol. 2, considered to be the definitive work on Book Tests has provided us with another outstanding work. A compilation of his original routines, each woven around it's own central theme and are designed for performance in the home, office or similar settings. Some of the effects are for one sitter, others for a few people, some for small groups. 30+ effects are contained within these 145 pages. Spiral bound. Price only $40.00
One on One Mentalism
One on One Mentalism by C. L. Boarde; After an absence of many years, Boarde' is back with a manuscript on mentalism with business cards. Includes a chapter on Ray Piatt's Caper-Case 2000. Besides the routines, you'll find Boarde's often controversial maunderings, reminiscences and opinions. Comb bound, 106 pages. $40.00
Psychic Sight
Psychic Sight by Jack Dean; This is required reading for anyone that does blindfold work or someone who wants to begin doing blindfold work. Chapters include "The Basic Blindfold Act", "The Buxian Blindfold" (The Kuda Bux act with dough covering the eyes), "PSItfold", "Dr. Jaks' Lightning Forgery" and much more. Spiral Bound, 29 pages. $20.00
"Can You Keep A Secret?"
Can You keep a Secret? Now in it's second printing AND UPDATED with some new material. After you finish reading these information packed pages, your audiences will wonder if they can keep one from you. Mentalist, magician, lecturer and psychic entertainer Paul Alberstat gives you many of his own pet routines from both his magic performances and from his own mentalism shows. There are card effects, prediction effects, book tests, his personal handling of various effects, and his unique insight and personal views on various subjects including "starting a career as a magician", "Mentalism 101" and "Creating the Legend". All hard hitting, direct, real world routines and not pipe dreams direct from Canada's leading Mentalist and entertainer. Well received by industry leaders including Rex Sikes, Richard Busch, Larry Becker, Tony Razzano and many more. $40.00
Peek Performances
A new book that is destined to become a true classic of mentalism that belongs on every mentalists bookshelf between Annemann and Corinda. This is THE definitive work on the peek and gaining information secretly. Covering billets, index and business cards, playing cards, coins, etc., the Marlo of Mentalism, Richard Busch takes the reader on a graduate course in the study of one of the best kept secrets of mentalism today. Written in a style to read as if Mr. Busch is actually in the room teaching you, this is a book to be studied from lesson to lesson, in order and NOT to be skimmed looking for tricks. This is a book that you will refer to often, continually learning more and building upon what you have already learned. There is pertinent information, bits of business and psychological subtleties that will not only advance your skills as a mentalist but as a magician as well. See why all the professionals are raving about this brilliant piece of work. Order your copy today! 209 pages, hardbound. Available at richardbusch.com.
Richard Busch's "Number...Please?"
Number...Please? is more than a mere trick. this is a brilliant psychological journey that you can take and after learning ALL the material in this book, one that you can take your audiences on as well. Richard Busch is to mentalism what Vernon was to magic and his latest work is no exception. Imagine taking an audience member on a journey into the unknown. You each think of a number, unknown to anyone but yourselves. After a few very simple directions, arriving at an unknown number that only your particpant has learned seconds before, you reveal that very number with no pumping, no pre-show, no gimmicks, no preparation what so ever BUT your own showmanship. And this is only the tip of the iceberg within these pages. Within these 41+ softbound pages lies some of the strongest pieces of mentalism and psychological subtelties of the 21st century! Don't be left using old, tired effects with well known methods, learn from this brilliant book and add some astounding pieces to your repertoire today! Available at richardbusch.com.
For Grandmas, Grandpas
For Grandmas, Grandpas and everyone guiding kids to magic-land By Rosemary Atwell Haire; is a book where she delightfully recounts her adventures in guiding her grandson along the hazard-strewn road to Magic. Not only will you see how Rosemary developed a new hobby and special relationship with Michael, but she tells you how to follow in her footsteps and do the same. Even if you are a seasoned magical performer, and you do kid's shows, you too can benefit from the tips, hints, comments on what plays and what doesn't for kids, the advice on themeing your shows, the practical examples of themed programs, and how you can twist a standard effect to fit a theme. Spiral bound, 81 pages. $10.00
Soothsayer - THE book on verbal predictions
Soothsayer by Jack Dean, A treatise on the Verbal Prediction. Within these pages you will find the means to simulate and tell your audiences what is beyond tomorrow. Included in this incredible treatise on what David Hoy (Dr. Faust) called "Hurling the headlines", are methods, graphical data and some verbal predictions that you can start to use and soon you too will be hurling the headlines. 47 pages, spiral bound. $20.00
The Enforcer
The Enforcer by Jack Dean, a spiral bound, 27 page book full of fresh applications for the simple forcing tool of the plain covered, spiral bound loose leaf memo books. Both the strict force and the ranging force are well covered with 15 practical uses and effects. Highly recommended for those that like such things as the Add-a-number effect, BUT there are so many more applications that without this booklet you will be missing out on some great mentalism. $15.00
The Enforcer Memo Pads
These are the perfect note pads to be used with "The Enforcer". These are just the pads and do not come with the book "The Enforcer". 4 pads per set. $10.00
OR
Special deal - The Enforcer + pads together $22.00
FouRings - A unique Linking Ring Routine
FouRings - A unique Linking Ring Routine by Jack Dean. This is Jack Dena's pet Linking Ring routine. Four solid stainless steel rings link, unlink, penetrate your arm, jump from arm to arm, and equal sized rings pass through each other. The "link" travels from one pair of rings to another, and chains of three and four are formed. No Key ring is used. If you do linking rings and you want something different, this is what you have been looking for. Spiral bound notes. $10.00
Peek Encores
I am calling Peek Encores "The Billet Worker's Workbook." It is an in-depth treatise on four revolutionary billets and their many adaptations for the mature, modern mentalist who desires state-of-the-art, in-full-view methods of immediate, invisible information acquisition. No switching, no duplicates, no stealing, and no tearing! Ultra-clean, live-time, instantly accessed information ... at your fingertips. As you will see, the premise really comes from Annemann. I identify a theme that was looking for clarity and solutions. Everything in Peek Encores answers his call. Imagine instantly peeking new billets where you hold them at your fingertips for a few comfortable moments of pause, and return them without switches, tearing, stealing duplicates, impressions, and so forth. Imagine a billet you could dependably read that a participant secretly wrote on (sans forcing or pencil reading), folded herself, ... and you honestly never touched! Imagine how strongly you could frame, word, and present that, in real-time and especially pre-show. These solutions and much more are what Peek Encores is and will mean to you. Some of the top PEA members are quoted, as well as the thoughts of one of the biggest names in mentalism you will almost not believe. With the help of clear text on 110 big pages (on the best 32 pound laser paper) and a whopping 175 photos, you will enjoy this format! It is very user friendly. For the voyeur in you, Peek Encores is loaded with the sequential, step-by-step information that will update and surpass previous handlings. It is a breakthrough billet bonanza for mentalists who can no longer afford to handle billets like a magician! Available at richardbusch.com.
Mother's Home Companion (Expanded Edition)
In the early 1990's, Ted Karmilovich began developing early versions of what many believed would become, along with Larry Becker's Flashback, one of the two greatest booktests of our generation. For a time, only members of The Legendary Thirteen had access to Ted's booktest. Then, in 1996, lightning struck the world of mentalism. The Mother Of All Book Tests was released. It retailed for $350 and was (and is) worth more than twice as much to any professional performer. I treasure my copy and use it all the time. Later that year, I called Ted and performed what would become known as Mother's Home Companion, right on the phone. He was stunned. At the time, he called The Mommy Maneuver "a wonderful no-pump solution." With his blessing, I released MHC to a few colleagues and quietly let it remain moderately underground. It's been out of print and unavailable ever since. In 2003, I produced a new, expanded version of MHC which enables the performer to perform MOAB as cleanly and comfortably as before, but for two people at once, effectively doubling the value of your investment. So if you're lucky enough to own Ted's sensational Mother Of All Book Tests, you can now perform the MOAB presentation that stunned its own creator ... for one or two people! As a surprise bonus, read how I did the first long distance performance of MOAB by phone, from Pittsburgh, PA (USA) to Dublin, Ireland. Another testament to the value and flexibility of the amazing MOAB. After all these years, mentalists the world over still owe Ted Karmilovich an internationally collective THANK YOU! If you perform The Mother, you want her Companion! Available at richardbusch.com.
The Destiny Response
Good news! The Destiny Response is now available! The premise is all about the participant and their inner psychological experience, where their thoughts feel inevitable as they freely arrive and are mysteriously shared with the psychic entertainer without manipulation and resistance. This naturally builds a bond and a connection, one that is long remembered. The book is complete with the history of the premise, theory, language, presentations, effects to perform, as well as the examples you need to then apply the approach to your own ESP, mindreading type work. The "hypnotic" influence of my teacher's teacher Dr. Milton H. Erickson will be showcased even including some very rare photos of him I guarantee will be new to you. I'll even show you what clients in my office look at moments before they go into a lovely eyes-opened (formal) "trance" for the very first time. No, of course it isn't that silly old hypno-spiral. Find out from a real hypnosis professional some of the technical secrets we use and depend on that are applicable to performing mentalism. If you want to communicate more effectively with a participant, you want to buy and learn to elicit The Destiny Response. Early drafts were endorsed by Larry Becker, Barrie Richardson, Banachek, and others. Foreword by Bruce Bernstein. The book is on heavy laser paper with a glossy color cover, 52 pgs. Guys, I put my soul into these pages! Available at richardbusch.com.