Encyclopedia Mentalism And Mentalists Pdf [FREE]

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Often referred to as a "director’s cut" of the legendary 13 Steps to Mentalism by Tony Corinda, this encyclopedia expands on the foundational techniques of the art. It serves as a comprehensive bridge between the "how-to" of mentalism and the rich history of those who mastered it. Key features often included in this resource are:

| Name | Era | Contribution | |------|------|---------------| | | Late 19th/early 20th c. | Pioneered two-person mentalism acts using coded signals. | | Joseph Dunninger | Mid-20th c. | Known as “Dunninger the Mentalist”; famously debunked fraudulent mediums. | | The Amazing Kreskin (George Kresge) | 1960s–present | Popularized mentalism on television; known for the “missing check” prediction. | | Derren Brown | 1990s–present | British mentalist who combines psychological principles, suggestion, and cognitive science. | | Max Maven | 1980s–2022 | Known for complex, intellectually driven mentalism and a distinctive “thinking man’s” style. | | Banachek (Steve Shaw) | 1990s–present | One of the first openly non-psychic mentalists; a consultant for James Randi’s paranormal challenges. |