Aftermath

Impromptu. Close-up. Mentalism.

For over thirty years, Raj Madhok has quietly built a reputation as one of magic’s best-kept secrets. Despite his creations appearing in magic magazines and publications around the globe, Raj has remained an underground name that has earned the respect of some of magic’s most respected thinkers.

In Aftermath, Raj shares nine of his favorite mental mysteries.

These are intimate pieces of mentalism designed for the quiet moments off stage: a conversation at dinner, a borrowed object at the bar, an unexpected demonstration for friends. Using everyday items and natural interactions, Raj creates effects that feel less like tricks and more like genuine impossibilities.

The magic in Aftermath blurs the line between coincidence and intuition, psychological influence and real mind-reading. Best of all, the methods are practical, elegant, and devastatingly clever.

If you’re drawn to thoughtful, underground mentalism that feels impossible even to magicians, Aftermath is a collection you’ll return to again and again.

“I love the storylines and setups. Annemann would have bought this book. Great stuff.”Paul Gertner

“Raj Madhok is brilliant! Aftermath is a collection of super satisfying close-up and casual Mentalism that I can’t wait to perform.”Christian Grace

“If you want to experience impromptu, meaningful, powerful mentalism, look no further. My prediction: you’ll find at least one routine in Aftermath that will stay with you for life.”Gabriel Werlen

“Spending time with Raj, you quickly realise he approaches mentalism with genuine thoughtfulness. Aftermath feels less like a collection of tricks and more like an extension of the way he thinks. The methods are clever, but the judgement behind them is what really stands out.”Chris Rawlins

“For decades, I have been on a quest to collect truly remarkable impromptu effects that require nothing more than a spark of inspiration and a dash of creativity. There's something magical about the moments when someone asks, "Can you show me a trick?” Those moments are priceless for both seasoned professionals and enthusiastic amateurs alike. That's why I'm thrilled to share that Raj has crafted an extraordinary collection of powerhouse routines in his new book, "Aftermath." I firmly believe that, like me, you crave those miracles that can be performed at a moment's notice, and I have every confidence that you'll find yourself using many of the fantastic routines he has meticulously created. Highest recommendation!”Bob Kohler

"Raj creates powerful mental magic moments with elegant methods… I'm always inspired by his work"Jeff McBride

Contents of Aftermath

Introduction: John Bannon

Einstein's Dice: The outcome of a series of random events proves to have been previously predicted by Einstein.

Number Proximity: Using only paper and a pen, you visually demonstrate that two minds are always better than one.

Kruskalendar: Your participant creates their special day of the month on their smartphone, and you've already predicted it.

Pi on the Fly: A participant creates a 5-digit number that has a secret significance only known to themselves. You then demonstrate how to discover their personalized number hidden deep within the infinite number sequence of Pi.

21st Century Life Force Triangle: You construct and predict your volunteer's "Life Force Number", a mystic number that will help them fulfill a future goal.

Your Best Friend's Aura: You reveal the name of your participant's best friend, simply by a description of their personality traits.

Back in Order: A mixed sequence of numbers on four business cards surprisingly reveals an unexpected and personalized ending.

NBC (No Black Cherries): The participant thinks of any playing card, and you divine it without touching the deck. No sleights. No equivoque. No marked cards. No stack.

Tequila with a Twist: You convincingly demonstrate the ability to know which hand a coin or small invisible object is hidden in - and even control and predict its whereabouts.