Magic Question: How to get started in MENTALISM?

Viewer Question: How do I get started in Mentalism?

00:00 Intro
01:03 The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy Vol 2
01:56 Principals of Mentalism by Richard Osterlind
02:28 Psychological Subtleties 1, 2, 3 by Banachek
03:13 Pure Effect by Derren Brown
03:51 13 Steps to Mentalism by Tony Corinda
04:26 Other suggested readings
05:25 How to Read Minds Kit by Peter Turner and Ellusionist
06:14 More favorite authors
06:20 More Marketed Effects
06:42 Outro

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[ESPecialEntertainment]

Mentalism is something I've been interested in for a while considering i lack the dexterity for much of the card sleights that are out there. thank you for this.

[bendyparanormal]

When you mentioned Richard Osterlind, I thought, “That’s a good recommendation. Richard Osterlind and Banachek are the only Menatlists whose stage performances didn’t bore me.” …And then you mentioned Banachek!
Solid recommendations and guidance with this video.
Both Osterlind and Banachek, (both are really, really nice guys, too, by the way), are partially responsible for me expanding my magic to include mentalism.

[edward]

Thanks for the reference suggestions on in and out of print books. I already have a few of the ones you mentioned but I'm always looking for other references. Osterlind and Banachek are two of my very favorites!

[Lincriss]

was just looking for videos like this the last days, and just like that, you post a video about how to start in mentalism. ha, lucky me! Thanks a lot!

[eminentdirectors]

viewer questions is great thank you so much

[michaelworsham]

Thanks for the quick review and overview of mentalism.

[mathmusicstructure]

Great to see another type of video from you David! This was great! And if you're reading this and you're not a member, David does stuff like this over in the members section too ;D

[magicjoeblack]

"Viewers Questions" is an inspired spin off and that was a masterclass to kick off. Wholly agree with almost all of your recommendations and can only add "Magic and Showmanship" by Helman Nelms because to paraphrase Msr Robert Houdin - and the thing that separates Derren Brown from a legion of imitators - " A Mentalist is an Actor playing the part of a Mentalist".

[jacka]

Another great show! I am never giving up my copy of Pure Effect.

[sdm]

Great video and awesome recommendations. This will help a lot of people, just put in the work and you will be amazed with peoples reactions.

[Stefan]

I'm still a beginner, but I definitely recommend 13 steps for beginners. Epecially that encyclopedia version. Maybe it doesn't have all the best tricks and presentations, but it gives a lot of knowledge about the history of mentalism and of methods and way of thinking. Really a great way to start.

Other recommendations are great too. I still hope that one day I can get my hands on the Derren Brown one. Prism by Mac Maven is on my wishlist.

Only missed Phill Smith in your list. Great tricks and decks, and the passports!And Mythology Codex is just insane, but maybe a bit pricey for a beginner.

[jameskenneweg]

If you’re going to get 13 Steps to Mentalism or Annemman’s Practical Mental effects, I would highly recommend getting Richard Osterlind’s companion DVD sets. Seeing the effects performed to a real audience by a professional is a huge help.

[ericmcdonough]

Banachek and Osterlind. The two wings that fly you to Mentalism paradise

[jacka]

Perhaps a top 10 types or principles of mentalist effects? Book tests, bank night, seven keys, Tossed out principles, one ahead, the miscall. Each of these categories can be its own top 10 or 5 list. Top 10 bank night effects, top 10 princess card effects (I use this as a closer-email me if you want), top ten book tests…

[jerryRpx]

I like your book and theory/guide videos

[archiecoxmagic]

Hey, great video
Would you do a video like this for coin magic?

[AlecSchraegle]

Thanks for bringing this question to the table, certainly there is far more “ways to get started” in card magic than mentalism. There is no shortage of books, but I’m wondering if you could go one step deeper and suggest effects those starting in mentalism should begin studying? Is there an “ambitious card” of mentalism? A trick many suggest starting with. What is something a beginner can start performing for friends/family to get their feet wet in mentalism? Thanks again!!!!

[acemcknaves]

My first mentalism esque marketed effect I learned was from Wayne Houchin's Stigmata... Banachek was also in the project. That DVD alone had me improve on aspects of performance. Together with Control... I have 2 weapons that could be a room filler. I still show up on my gigs with those 2 weapons till this day and age...

[Rhewin]

Re: the Cassidy book, he really hated calling it Vol 2. He just wanted it to be called Fundamentals, but the publisher wanted to take advantage of the original Artful Mentalism's popularity.

[swapniltiwari_gkd]

No book you mentioned is available on net for purchsse. Whats the use ?