The Amateur Magician’s Handbook provides a broad based and practical foundation in the psychology and techniques of magic. None of the other books are particularly suitable for those “just starting out in magic, particularly mentalism.” It is the only suggestion that answers the original question. While all of the respondents mentioned valuable works, I agree with only one of the answers - the fourth. Sixth Answer: “Banachek's Psychological Subtleties and Richard Busch’s Peek Performances top my list of essential reading for the modern mentalist.” All you need to study is Corinda.”įourth Answer: “A great book for the beginner is Henry Hay's The Amateur Magician’s Handbook.”įifth Answer: “Don't forget Larry Becker's Stunners!” Third Answer: “Waters wasn't a performer and most of his effects aren’t very practical. Second Answer: “ Annemann and Corinda are out of date. Question: “What book or books are essential reading for someone just starting out in magic, particularly mentalism?”įirst Answer: “ Annemann's Practical Mental Effects and Corinda’s 13 Steps to Mentalism are essential reading for every mentalist.”
Recent Thread on an Internet Magicians’ Forum – The Thirty-Nine Steps - A Mentalist's Library of Essential Works The unique feature of this list is that Bob explains for each title why it is in his list.
It lists Bob's 39 most important magic books to study to achieve mastery in mentalism. Many consider this ebook the best Bob has ever written.
This is an excerpt from Bob Cassidy's exceptional Fundamentals ebook. Updated: The Thirty-Nine Steps to Mentalism
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