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Old 01-31-2007, 10:58 PM
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Default can anyone recommend a good book on mentalism?

I saw The Illusionist tonight (fantastic movie, btw!) and was seized by a sudden desire to learn mentalism. I know many of you are into magic as well, can anyone recommend a few good books on mentalism?
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Great movie Im trying to figure out the orange tree
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That's funny. I just rented it. My hubby is waiting for me to get of the computer so we can watch it.

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Max Maven and Eugene Burger both are known for their Mentalism acts. They also both have had a number of works published that are highly revered.
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I have many ebooks on mentalism written by Bob Cassidy, Max Maven, Derren Brown, Richard Osterlind etc.

Tell me if you want to upload some of these.
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I have a book called "Practical Mental Magic" by Theodore Annemann. It is pretty good.
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My Lovely Assistant has numerous mentalism reviews (as well as reviews on practically anything else magic)...
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I knew you were going to ask for mentalism information!


Kleanthis, I'd love the e-books, as long as there wouldn't be any legal issues with uploading them.
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I 'll pm you the link to get them.




Eg:Anyone who wants them just send me a pm too.


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Me too please.
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