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This week Outskirts Press proudly features author Dr. James E. Jones, self-publishing author of performing arts books, including Exploring the Sixth Sense and Impromptu Mentalism, in which he shares his unique insight and expertise on the craft of mentalism.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Dr. James E. Jones has been involved with magic and Mentalism for over 45 years. His professional career has been in health and healthcare education at the university level. He has held faculty and administrative academic appointments at four universities in the United States. He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians. Additionally, he is a Certified Hypnotist and member of the National Guild of Hypnotists.
Exploring the Sixth Sense: An Introduction to Performance Mentalism
This volume will provide the reader interested in performance mentalism a basic foundation for study and performance. Each routine described can be constructed from common materials at a very reasonable cost. If materials are required commercially from magic dealers, information is provided where they can be located from multiple sources. After reading the routines the individual will have an understanding of methodologies and performance criteria to develop a successful mentalism presentation.
Information is provided on ways in which to develop and personalize routines that have proven successful in a wide range of audiences and venues.
Product details…
Paperback
Format: 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback, 107 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Oct 09, 2009)
ISBN10: 143274450X
ISBN13: 9781432744502
Genre: PERFORMING ARTS / General
Impromptu Mentalism: Practical Effects for Mentalists and Magicians
This volume will provide the reader a wide variety of Impromptu Mentalism effects suitable for performing with little prior notice and few materials. The effects provided cover a wide range of topics and allows the individual to “pick and choose” effects that appeal to their individual performance needs and preferences. All effects are very direct and do not require any special degree of memorization or sleight of hand expertise allowing the performer to concentrate on presentation. From the effects provided a solid impromptu program can be constructed.
Product details…
Paperback
Format: 5.5 x 8.5 paperback white, 167 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Dec 28, 2011)
ISBN10: 1432783025
ISBN13: 9781432783020
Genre: PERFORMING ARTS / General
Impromptu Mentalism Card Effects for Mentalists and Magicians
Learn over 30 outstanding impromptu mentalism card effects! Each effect uses simple methods, essentially self-working and requires no sleight of hand. From these effects the reader can construct and perform an entertaining display of mentalism, concentrating on presentation, using a single deck of borrowed playing cards.
The theory of Occam’s razor states that, when faced with competing ideas that lead to the same outcome, go with the simpler one. This is an important performing concept to live by. This volume will provide the reader a significant number of practical, outstanding impromptu mentalism card effects. Each effect uses simple methods, essentially self-working and requires no sleight of hand. After studying the effects the reader can construct and perform an entertaining display of mentalism, concentrating on presentation, using a single deck of borrowed playing cards. This is especially important in an impromptu situation. Information is also provided on ways in which to develop and personalize routines that have proven successful in a wide range of audiences and venues.
Product details…
Paperback
Format: 5.5 x 8.5 paperback white, 175 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Sep 30, 2013)
ISBN10: 1478703709
ISBN13: 9781478703709
Genre: PERFORMING ARTS / General
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