Terrific suggestions. Love all those authors/creators. Surprised by the lack of Max Maven titles. Prism and Verbal Control are absolute must-haves, in my opinion.
Prism is very card heavy, IMO. I respect Max Maven as a creator, but Prism isn't one of my favorites 🤷 Thanks for mentioning it, though! I love to hear others' suggestions 👍
Just a quick note on Jack Kent Tillar (who is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet) ... the titles of his books don't relate to numerology, but to music. In the real world, Jack is an Oscar-, Tony- and Emmy-winning composer.
Thank you Jeff. I am becoming interested in mentalist because of your great reviews about books, authors and knowledge. Thanks to Don books for the discount. Great review today!!
Something by Larry Becker (perhaps "Stunners Plus"), and a second rec for Max Maven's Color Series / Prism, which to me has plenty of non-card material in it... (Desire, Four-Sided Triangle, Pscrabble, Astro-Key, etc etc)
Also, I would personally follow Max Maven's advice to not read Practical Mental Magic and go read the Jinx itself. As he noted, don't let someone else tell you what they think is the best material, but determine from the Jinx itself what interests and suits you. Also there is a lot of stuff in the Jinx that's a hoot.
I *love* the Jinx, but it can be overwhelming. However, for advanced students, 💯 agreed. You're right, though, there's so much more to The Jinx than the tricks: show reviews, business cards, gossip, drink recipes, etc. 😍
Love your channel. Amazing. One question. The rare Cassidy Art of Mentalism book, is it one, two or three volumes or is it a big compilation of all three volumes?
@@EruditeMagic No,I am more a hobbyist.I have Encyclopaedia of mentalists and mentalism book.Ive always been interested in magic since I was young (60 now!).I luv magic and magic books.I like to know how things tick!I have never had the desire to perform to a large audience.I have done many tricks for my poor suffering wife,family etc but mainly to see if I’ve accomplished the particular trick I was studying.Being able to do a trick that I’ve studied gives me satisfaction.My skill level is really at about Nick Trosts subtle card creations level.No knuckle busting stuff.Nick Trosts books seem to lift a beginner learning sleights nicely into the lower intermediate level,clever stuff,that’s why I like those particular books.Mentalism is more presentation and character I think.Its possibly seen as more spiritual.To me it’s really still trickery but more patter but again I find all branches of magic and magic books highly intriguing,interesting and fun as it can bring a lot of happiness to people if done right.
I look for the bob cassidy books, but they're out, I've noticed there are lectures video and audio and other resources, would you recommend those. One is called billetkillers, slate killers, I do own name and place and love it
Great choices today, Jeff. Paramiracles is definitely a favorite of mine. Chuck Hickok, a friend from Minnesota, has absolutely practical advice, taken from his real world experience.
I bought a Ted Leslie DVD a few years back. Mainly for a particular effect that was advertised on the box. Which was a transposition of a page of a book into a sealed envelope. I was very disappointed that when it came to the the explanation of the method he said just refer to his particular envelope design. Which I'd have to pay for if I could find it. If you're going to sell a series of effects then you should not have any effects that you're not willing to explain. It was basically the only valuable effect other than the bending wine glass illusion. Which also required some sort of mechanical ability that is also unexplained. That is my big gripe with Ted Leslie. There I said it.
@@EruditeMagic Sadly I wasted $50 on that useless DVD. It was about 17 years ago when I was getting back into magic as an adult. I have learned much about the "magic trick" business since then. That is where the true deception lies. Now I focus my investment into my library. I too have spent close to $10,000 on books. Yikes!
@@EruditeMagic It is. But I love them so. As a kid my favorite place was the library. I appreciate much lived there. So now that I have my own Library I hardly leave the house. Which makes it really hard to get a gig.😜
@@EruditeMagic Hi so I have done some mentalism I researched and asked some mentalist about types of mentalism so they said there are 2 types trickery and behavior analysis so can you give some recommendations on behavior analysis mentalism books
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Terrific suggestions. Love all those authors/creators. Surprised by the lack of Max Maven titles. Prism and Verbal Control are absolute must-haves, in my opinion.
Prism is very card heavy, IMO. I respect Max Maven as a creator, but Prism isn't one of my favorites 🤷 Thanks for mentioning it, though! I love to hear others' suggestions 👍
Just a quick note on Jack Kent Tillar (who is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet) ... the titles of his books don't relate to numerology, but to music. In the real world, Jack is an Oscar-, Tony- and Emmy-winning composer.
Thank you for the clarification! Honored you would take time to watch and comment.
eBook version of Solo, Duet, Trio, etc are available for $20 each on Penguin.
I love this series, but as a mentalist, this is what I was hoping for!
Glad you're finding it useful!
I got the Scott creasey book and it is gold
Glad you like it!
Thank you Jeff. I am becoming interested in mentalist because of your great reviews about books, authors and knowledge. Thanks to Don books for the discount. Great review today!!
Thanks for watching, Nancy! Mentalism can be very rewarding and very fun - let me know how I can help you on your journey.
You are very welcome, Nancy.
Thanks for this recomendations! I just found your channel and im very happy. You have a lot of value
Glad to hear it, Fabian! Welcome aboard 👍
Something by Larry Becker (perhaps "Stunners Plus"), and a second rec for Max Maven's Color Series / Prism, which to me has plenty of non-card material in it... (Desire, Four-Sided Triangle, Pscrabble, Astro-Key, etc etc)
Also, I would personally follow Max Maven's advice to not read Practical Mental Magic and go read the Jinx itself. As he noted, don't let someone else tell you what they think is the best material, but determine from the Jinx itself what interests and suits you. Also there is a lot of stuff in the Jinx that's a hoot.
I *love* the Jinx, but it can be overwhelming. However, for advanced students, 💯 agreed. You're right, though, there's so much more to The Jinx than the tricks: show reviews, business cards, gossip, drink recipes, etc. 😍
@@EruditeMagic Annemann could be VERY catty!
@@brettf2779 💯 - that's probably partly why I love him so much. A volatile and opinionated personality. Do you have a favorite Annemann roast?
Love your channel. Amazing. One question. The rare Cassidy Art of Mentalism book, is it one, two or three volumes or is it a big compilation of all three volumes?
I actually have The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy [1 & 2, and the first of those two contains portions of The Art of Mentalism. Hope that helps
Thanks
Some awesome books for the aspiring mentalists.Highly entertaining review.Thanks so much,excellent,cheers.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Kalvin. Do you perform any mentalism?
@@EruditeMagic No,I am more a hobbyist.I have Encyclopaedia of mentalists and mentalism book.Ive always been interested in magic since I was young (60 now!).I luv magic and magic books.I like to know how things tick!I have never had the desire to perform to a large audience.I have done many tricks for my poor suffering wife,family etc but mainly to see if I’ve accomplished the particular trick I was studying.Being able to do a trick that I’ve studied gives me satisfaction.My skill level is really at about Nick Trosts subtle card creations level.No knuckle busting stuff.Nick Trosts books seem to lift a beginner learning sleights nicely into the lower intermediate level,clever stuff,that’s why I like those particular books.Mentalism is more presentation and character I think.Its possibly seen as more spiritual.To me it’s really still trickery but more patter but again I find all branches of magic and magic books highly intriguing,interesting and fun as it can bring a lot of happiness to people if done right.
I look for the bob cassidy books, but they're out, I've noticed there are lectures video and audio and other resources, would you recommend those. One is called billetkillers, slate killers, I do own name and place and love it
Those are all good resources, as well. I favor the written word, but you can learn a lot of great stuff from those videos 👍
Great thanks.
Great choices today, Jeff. Paramiracles is definitely a favorite of mine. Chuck Hickok, a friend from Minnesota, has absolutely practical advice, taken from his real world experience.
I didn't know Chuck was from MN - cool! Thanks for the discounts, Don 👏
@@EruditeMagic We were in the Minnesota MindPsi together for a few years.
if i dont perform in a corporate setting is chuck hickoks book still worth it ?
Thank you!
Thank *you* for watching! Do you already perform mentalism?
yes
Such good recommendations.
Thanks 😃
I got osterling DVD where he performance the acid drink.ery good DVD.
You have to be careful with Roulette-style routines, but Osterlind is one of the best teachers
What about Michael Murray’s piece of my mind
It's a good book, but not one of my favorites. 🤷🏻 What's your favorite item from it?
I’m not finished yet but I really like his on the level principle and I’ve already come up with ways to combine it with the Orphic wallet
Great Video! Can you do a review of Roy Walton's "The Complete Walton"?. Greetings from Bolivia SouthAmerica.
Hola, amigo! Sorry, I don't have it, but keep the suggestions coming! Usted disfruta su semana!
Are Practical Mental Magic and Practical Mental Effects really the same book? I was under the impression that it was two different books.
Yup! Two different names - same content
Great video! Do you have anything on Mem deck magic?
Thanks! Yes, I have several videos, but this is a good start: ua-cam.com/video/lsOTcy7Led0/v-deo.html
@@EruditeMagic thank you, much appreciated 🙏🏼
Of course, it's my pleasure!
Thank you.
You bet - thanks for watching!
I bought a Ted Leslie DVD a few years back. Mainly for a particular effect that was advertised on the box. Which was a transposition of a page of a book into a sealed envelope. I was very disappointed that when it came to the the explanation of the method he said just refer to his particular envelope design. Which I'd have to pay for if I could find it. If you're going to sell a series of effects then you should not have any effects that you're not willing to explain. It was basically the only valuable effect other than the bending wine glass illusion. Which also required some sort of mechanical ability that is also unexplained. That is my big gripe with Ted Leslie. There I said it.
Both are explained in detail in the book. 🤷🏻 There's a lesson there 😉
@@EruditeMagic Sadly I wasted $50 on that useless DVD. It was about 17 years ago when I was getting back into magic as an adult. I have learned much about the "magic trick" business since then. That is where the true deception lies.
Now I focus my investment into my library. I too have spent close to $10,000 on books. Yikes!
It's a lot, right?? 😬💸
@@EruditeMagic It is. But I love them so. As a kid my favorite place was the library. I appreciate much lived there. So now that I have my own Library I hardly leave the house. Which makes it really hard to get a gig.😜
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I can't find your website
That video is older now. I no longer host the web page.
Do you think it’s still worth picking up the 13 steps or do you feel it’s outdated ?
It's not my favorite, but it has its uses. Worth picking up? Yes. However, I think there are better teachers.
you are amazing, great content
Thank you 🙏 Glad you like what I'm producing
Unless I missed it, no Corinda?
You did not miss it. No Corinda. It's on the original 5-ft shelf, but didn't repeat here
@@EruditeMagic Got it.
These are great books, have to search these out.👍👏👍😊👍
I hope you will - Don's really is a great place since so many are out of print. Good luck! 👍
@@EruditeMagic I know I have several books from him in the past👍
What about behavior analysis mentalism?
Any of it can be presented in that way. What did you have in mind?
@@EruditeMagic Hi so I have done some mentalism I researched and asked some mentalist about types of mentalism so they said there are 2 types trickery and behavior analysis so can you give some recommendations on behavior analysis mentalism books
Wonderful content! Glad I found you! :D
Glad you did, too! Thanks for taking time to comment 👍
Was this listed as your favourite to least favourite
No, just a list
Why don’t you have unreal by Bruce Bernstein on this list?
Because it was OOP at the time.
:)