A.C.T.S. of Mentalism

Tutored by Marc Paul

Mentalism

Lesson:

0:01:50 Academy Introduction
0:02:50 Course Introduction
0:06:55 Introduction to Amazing, Anytime, Anyplace effects
Past, Present, Future
0:07:55 Performance
0:13:20 Explanation
0:29:05 Subtleties
0:32:05 Comments on order of reveal
0:36:20 Question: Are there any other ideas instead of using a watch?
0:39:55 Question: Do you have a character when you perform?
Bonus: The Lazy Man’s Card Trick (Al Koran)
0:43:05 Performance
0:45:55 Explanation
AAA Phone Mystery
0:51:45 Performance
0:56:35 Explanation
1:08:10 Question: Re-cap of switch
Billet Technique Workshop
1:11:20 Introduction
1:17:25 Classic Billet Switch
1:28:30 In the hand open
1:32:00 Moldovian/Creasing Billet Switch
1:36:40 Opening Switch
1:40:55 Closing Switch
1:42:10 Recap
1:46:30 Question: Do people ever fold in a way that you’re not expecting?
1:50:10 Question: Do you have any concerns about angles?
Bonus: A quick bet
1:51:40 Performance
1:53:20 Explanation
2:01:20 Break (Ends: 2:04:35)
AAA Book Test
2:05:40 Introduction
2:10:00 Performance
2:11:30 Explanation
2:17:10 Question: Does it work with a hardback book?
2:18:00 Question: How do you transition your close up effects onto the stage?
Annemann’s Telepathy Plus
2:18:25 Introduction
2:22:20 Explanation
2:33:45 First evolution - pocket and subtleties
2:35:15 Al Baker Switch
Bonus: Mental Photography Deck Routine
2:46:25 Performance
2:49:00 Explanation
2:58:10 Envelope Concept: PIN
Telepathy Plus - continued
3:09:25 Second evolution - dummy billet
3:18:25 Recap of the effect
3:20:30 Recap of the In the hand open
Name and Place
3:23:45 Introduction
3:25:00 Performance
3:31:40 Explanation
3:35:45 Centre Tear
Fourth Dimensional Telepathy
3:43:30 Introduction
3:44:40 Name and Place finale clarification
3:48:55 Routine overview
3:51:00 Explanation
3:56:25 Shaxon Flap recap
3:57:55 Further ideas
4:04:25 Star Sign Progressive Anagram
4:09:30 Question: Do you have any tips on learning the progressive anagram?
Questions
4:11:20 Do you make your envelopes and billets with computer picture yourself?
4:14:15 What are your thoughts on prop-less mentalism?
4:16:10 Do you perform at weddings and do you have any tips for people who do?
4:18:40 When you perform, how much is scripted and how much is in the moment?
4:20:00 Do you ever use your business cards as billets?
4:21:00 How would you mark a billet?
4:22:45 Ending comments
4:23:30 End
0:01:50 Academy Introduction
0:02:45 Lesson Introduction
Day 1 Follow-ups
0:03:15 Window envelope tips
0:05:40 Name and Place second version
0:16:10 Question: What do you use for your close up set?
0:18:25 Marc’s Opening card trick
0:26:45 Themed Effects Introduction
The Three Benefits
0:31:10 Performance
0:35:35 Explanation
0:44:55 Invisible Deck presentations
Trade Show Magic
0:49:50 Introduction
0:54:50 Applied Free Will
0:57:20 Explanation
1:05:10 Question: Do you stay on a trade show stand or do you leave to bring clients over?
1:07:10 Question: How do you move spectators from the trick to the business?
1:11:50 Question: How do you get started in trade show magic?
1:17:25 Trade Show Drawing Duplication
1:21:10 Explanation
1:26:35 Question: How do you go professional and sustain your longevity in magic?
1:37:10 Question: If you’re an entertainer on a cruise ship, do you perform every day?
1:39:50 Question: What is the finish on your business cards?
1:40:45 Question: What if you can’t read the person’s writing?
No Memory!
1:41:45 Performance
1:46:00 Explanation
1:52:40 Final comments on Trade Shows
1:56:10 Break (Ends: 1:59:25)
1:59:35 Question: How do you make visual aids for bespoke company routines?
Bonus: Rock, Paper, Scissors
2:01:00 Performance
2:06:10 Explanation
2:12:20 Question: What do you do when things go wrong?
Challenge Thought, Version II
2:17:40 Performance
2:23:05 Explanation
2:29:30 Question: What if somebody wants to open the second envelope?
Three Envelopes and Nine Reveals
2:31:15 Performance
2:33:30 Explanation
2:42:45 Question: How do you react once you reveal some information?
2:57:15 Final thoughts
2:59:00 Nick Einhorn’s ideas
3:02:00 Question: Have you ever had two people write the same thing?
Linking Finger Rings
3:04:40 Performance
3:07:20 Explanation
3:13:15 Routine Staging and Structure
3:18:20 Gimmick preparation and display
3:19:50 Switch recap
Questions
3:21:00 Do you have different styles of business cards for different scenarios?
3:23:25 Do you do corporate speaking?
3:24:45 What is the best way to get a good agent?
3:30:15 Do you use a peek wallet or gimmicked wallet?
3:33:30 What do you carry for impromptu performances?
3:36:15 Do you have any book recommendations?
3:42:05 Do you do a Q&A routine?
3:44:20 Do you tell your audience that you can read minds and has the lead to any awkward situations?
3:49:40 Do you use electronics at all?
3:50:45 Who is your favourite performer to watch, who has inspired you?
3:53:50 How do you handle the question “You’re a mind-reader, what am I thinking now?”
3:58:55 How do you put a show together?
4:05:00 What do you think the future of mentalism looks like?
4:08:50 Ending comments
4:10:00 End