Product Description
by James E. Jones (Author)
Learn over 30 outstanding impromptu mentalism card effects Each effect uses simple methods, essentially self-working and requires no sleight of hand. From these effects the reader can construct and perform an entertaining display of mentalism, concentrating on presentation, using a single deck of borrowed playing cards. The theory of Occam's razor states that, when faced with competing ideas that lead to the same outcome, go with the simpler one. This is an important performing concept to live by. This volume will provide the reader a significant number of practical, outstanding impromptu mentalism card effects. Each effect uses simple methods, essentially self-working and requires no sleight of hand. After studying the effects the reader can construct and perform an entertaining display of mentalism, concentrating on presentation, using a single deck of borrowed playing cards. This is especially important in an impromptu situation. Information is also provided on ways in which to develop and personalize routines that have proven successful in a wide range of audiences and venues.
Author Biography
Dr. James E. Jones has been involved with magic and Mentalism for over 45 years. His professional career has been in health and healthcare education at the university level. He has held faculty and administrative academic appointments at four universities in the United States. He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians. Additionally, he is a Certified Hypnotist and member of the National Guild of Hypnotists.
