When my dear friend and fellow mentalist Steve Drury first told me about this exciting new project earlier this year, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the actual book. The Mystery Man: Classic Mentalism from Denmark by Dennis Hermanzo is one book that I can wholeheartedly recommend as a new inclusion in your library. But before I delve into the details, let’s first admire this gorgeous 274 page long hardcover published by Inner Rapport Publishing.

This doesn’t happen often but my very first impression when I opened this box on Christmas morning was… OH WOW! Brilliantly packaged in a sturdy cardboard box, with each knife nestled inside a snug die-cut foam pocket, I felt a rush of excitement when I took them out to play. Extremely well made, with much thought clearly put into its elegant production, there is no doubt that David Regal’s Color Changing Knives look like legit Swiss army knives that can perform modern day miracles.

First published in 1968, much of what Corinda wrote in his well-loved book, The Thirteen Steps to Mentalism, still rings true today. And if we were to consider it as …

It’s just a couple of weeks to the end of the year, so what better time than now to do a round up of the Best Magic Downloads of 2020 ? Compiled for your easy reading are a list of 30 very deserving titles, a combination of magic and mentalism, that are worth your time and money. Here we go!

One deck, unlimited possibilities! Liam Montier, along with Bigblindmedia, offers you the ultimate resource for unlocking the full potential of the Mene Tekel Deck!

The ‘Trojan Horse Project’ contains a collective powerhouse of routines that can be performed over the phone, in person, or over the internet.

A Brand New Approach to the Visa Cabaret/Free Will Plot:

This effect is performed with the participant’s own objects which remain in their possession throughout…

This 90-page book opens with the founding routine that kickstarted this entire project. Created and developed by Manos Kartsakis this incredible routine introduces the reader to a minimum of two brand new techniques that are guaranteed to find a permanent home within your repertoire.

Going above and beyond a mere 50/50 chance…

The performer asks a participant to hide three different objects in their pockets and hands. Although the participant has a free choice throughout the routine where to place each item, and even switch them many times, the performer is able to divine with 100% accuracy where each object is and delivers a surprise ending.

Please consider the following –

Any three objects may be used (no gimmicks are required)
At no point do you need to see or touch any of the objects
The mentalist is always able to reveal the locations of each object with 100% accuracy.
The participant can remain silent throughout the effect (other than confirming that you are correct at the conclusion).
The final positions of each object can be predicted if required.
Deviously simple, very direct and yet extremely fooling.
No language restrictions.
No logic puzzles required.
Taking Things Further than Ever Before:

Feeling freshly inspired by Manos’ routine, Michael Murray decided to work on a variation of his own. Working from the ground up Michael has created one of the most direct mind-reading effects that you will ever have the pleasure of learning. Best of all, the reader of the book will get to experience this effect first hand (albeit in a simulated fashion).

Two heads are better than one…

Readers will instantly see the benefits of combining the devious principles behind each routine to create a seamless piece of impromptu mentalism that can be performed in any situation (even over the telephone).

Taking things even further, you will learn four additional handlings, each of which bringing their own unique advantages to the table. This includes a two-person alternative where the performer simultaneously reads the minds of both participants and one which can be performed without the performer ever knowing which objects are in use (this was a personal favourite of Phedon Bileks’).

How does this compare with other published routines of this nature?

Whilst there are already several works of a similar nature that have been published and released in the past, we personally feel that none of them can compare to the directness of the work that is contained within this book. In short, the absolute freedom of the participant’s actions is what sets this head and shoulders above the rest.

Please consider the following –

The participant can genuinely place any three objects in any of the three locations without restriction.
To keep things fair, we even offer them the opportunity to swap the positions of the items before we continue.
The participant never reveals to us if a switch was made or not (if a switch was made they also have a free choice here).
The participant is never asked to reveal a single piece of information throughout this and all actions are made sight unseen.
Despite the impossibility of the situation, the mentalist can instantly reveal the specific location of each item.
It simply doesn’t get any cleaner than this!

If you have ever wanted the ability to reveal the locations of three freely hidden objects without asking any questions at all then this is the book for you!

Imagine you have a meeting with a big shot corporate executive, or a Zoom Performance for a distinct group or any other virtual platform.
You need to grab their attention and do something extraordinary on a live virtual medium!

Visualize this:
A freely chosen name was written on a piece of paper that has been in full view all the time. Bamm!
The cards they name appear to be the only ones left in an empty card case. Bamm!You predicted a number that they chose LIVE in front of everyone. Bamm!
And that is only the beginning.

This is the power of The BM Project (Black Mentalism) by BaKoReMAGIC.
In this video tutorial you will learn how to amaze any audience over Zoom or any other type of virtual show. The routines are powerful and versatile; easily customized to a specific customer.
But most importantly – these effects are 100% made for a Virtual Show. By taking your magic to the next level and leveraging this platform, your effects will make each show you do, sell your next show!
BM project is a collaboration of 3 creative minds bringing you a unique utility concept in mentalism with the focus on virtual show performances, but not only.
From single to multiple predictions, forces, mix and match, mind reading and the list goes on.

Effects included in this video:

BM Confabulation – every detail that the customer imagines is mentioned on a visible note or in a sealed envelope. Do it sitting down, or standing. This is the holy grail of Mentalism and now this MIND BLOWING effect can be yours!
BM ESP matching – put a modern spin on a classic effect with the cleanest and most visual way to match a freely chosen ESP sign, 5 times in a row.
BM Color matching – a comic effect in which the audience is sure that you are finally wrong on every choice you make, only to find out that all the colors they freely chose were written on the other side of a piece of paper.
BM Number prediction – by leveraging some virtual magic principles you can force any number. The volunteer has a completely free choice.
BM invisible deck – you don’t actually need an invisible deck for this one. The volunteer chooses any card they want and it appears to be the ONLY card inside of an envelope or a card box. They CAN actually choose any card they want.
BM Mental Epic – You can reveal three things that the volunteer chose, two of them are impressive but the third one is going to completely baffle even the most skeptic person in your audience.
BM project opens a new world of possibilities that we didn’t have before, providing many effects that can easily be perform via ZOOM or other virtual platforms. They can also be performed in some live shows, if you choose.

No pre-show
No special sleight of hands
No expensive props
No usage of gimmicked technology or software
No magnets
No threads
No batteries
No peaks or misdirection
Short practice time – high impact
Packs flat plays big

On this exclusive video, you will learn:

The concept of BM project.
How to prepare all gimmicks from the ease of your home with detailed instructions and an easy to get material list.
You will get Graphics for the relevant effects and routines.
How to use the correct lighting in video conferencing and shows to best suit the effects.
Performances of 7 different affects you can do immediately.
Theory, practical ideas and comments from our 3 brilliant minds for each effect presented.
An invitation to our SECRET FACEBOOK GROUP where we will post and share new ideas periodically only to those who purchased this video.

Get BM project today, the most underground project for the professional mentalist and magician. Take your virtual shows to the next level!

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The spectator imagines throwing any playing card towards the magician whereupon it visually appears!

It’s that direct, there’s no directing your spectator through any procedure to narrow their choice.

No fishing or ambiguous mental gymnastics for your spectator.

Remember this is ANY card named and though it appears almost propless you have no risk of being wrong!

No arts and crafts at all, it’s ready to perform.

Quotes:

“I will definitely be using this for my parlour shows.”
– Nick Einhorn – MIMC Winner of Penn and Teller Fool Us

“This trick is exceptionally impressive and highly commercial.”
Peter Mehtab – MIMC Magician to the British Royal Family

“This is magic that makes spectators gasp at how visible and impossible it is.”
– Alex Muratev – President Russian Club of Magicians

“Incarnation 2.0 rocks at Close Up, Stage, TV or online.Brilliant combination of visual with the impossible. That’s how magic should look in 2020.”
– Alex Gigauri – CEO Artifex

“If I really could do magic and had to perform a card trick, it would look exactly like this.”
– Sam Alexander

“I didn’t think Incarnation could be beaten but 2.0 everything happens at fingertips, it’s the ultimate card trick.”
– Joel Dickinson

“As a mentalist I adore effects that involve a card being mentally selected. Incarnation 2.0 meets that criteria with the added bonus of a visually stunning reveal. This routine has been pieced together with Marc’s usual attention to detail, where every look and gesture is designed to turn an impressive piece of trickery into a miracle.”
– Adam Hudson

“Visually stunning and beautifully made. A true working miracle.”
– Tom Wright

ANYWEB – FORCE EVERYTHING ON ANY APP OR WEBSITE!

Anyweb is not just a trick, is a powerful tool with which you can force anything with your phone or tablet using any app or website.

Without any techniques, the app does all for you.

Anyweb is a magic browser that allows you, by simple touches on the screen, to do incredible forces on anything! on any website or app, for example Instagram, Amazon, Google, Google maps, Netflix, or any other you want.

Everything is done inside the app Anyweb, the app will imitate the sites or apps that we named above in real time.

You can learn to use it in just minutes, with instructions and step-by-step video demos.

This amazing app is ideal from beginner to professional magicians.

You will also be able to create your own effects, with Anyweb your imagination is the limit!

Anyweb is designed for smartphones and tablets, so you can use it from Close-Up to big stages.

Anyweb is an app created by Magic Pro Ideas, a group of professional magicians from Argentina, Javier Franco, Leandro Bas and the developers team led by Leandro Gon.

With Anyweb you will evolve your magic!

Compatibility:
iOS: Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone and iPad.
Android: Requires Android 5.0 or later. Compatible with Android Phones and Tablets.
(Not Available for Huawei Phones without Playstore from factory).