The Ross Johnson Legacy

Over 60 years of work from one of magic’s most secretive performers

Ross Johnson is the working mentalist. For over sixty years, Ross has brought his original, hard-hitting magic and mentalism to some of the world’s biggest companies. His client list reads like a "Who's Who" of the corporate world. In short, if they’re a Fortune 500 company, chances are they’ve booked Ross. And if they’ve booked Ross, they’ve seen one of the best mentalists of our time.

Unlike many magicians and mentalists, Ross doesn’t share his methods. His repertoire was his livelihood, so he kept it locked up tight.

But thanks to some convincing from Eugene Burger, Ross permitted Larry Hass to start working on a legacy project that would capture his work.

Inside this 410-page, cloth-bound, hardcover book is the material Ross performed day in and day out in boardrooms, ballrooms, and stages all across the world. This is a goldmine of material for the working mentalist, from interactive demonstrations of intuition and personality-driven routines like his Liar’s Dice routine, to one of mentalism’s holy grails: a full Q&A. Ross’s routine is one of the best around, and you’ll learn every detail that makes it so astounding.

You’ll also find Ross’s thinking on the classic Hoy Book Test, a close-up prediction transformed to play for a stage audience and climax with a bottle of champagne given away, and much more. Throughout the routines, you’ll find extensive discussions between Ross and Larry that reveal alternate ideas, new directions, scripting possibilities, and the real-world thinking behind the material.

But before you learn a single method, you need to see Ross perform. When you order The Ross Johnson Legacy, you’ll get access to a full performance of Ross’s evening show, A Funny Thing Happened...Tomorrow, filmed for a live audience, as well as over 90 additional minutes of video and audio performances, and instruction from Ross.

This is a legacy book like no other. What you get is everything: the routines, the reasoning behind them, and Ross himself walking you through the fine points that don't usually make it into print. Whether you work corporate rooms, boardrooms, stages, parlor, or close-up, this book is a rare look into the mind of one of our industry’s best performers. Order it today at Vanishing Inc.

“Ross Johnson is one of the finest mentalists in the world.” Bob Cassidy

“Classic mentalism is that which—while not advocating belief—doesn’t shy away from suggesting that the powers on display might be real, and Ross Johnson is its finest performer extant. He is also a superb teacher, from his years in the public schools to his residency with the Magic & Mystery School. Whenever my caller ID shows “Ross Johnson,” I know that some creation of mine is about to be improved.” Doug Dyment

“Ross is a true luminary in the world of mentalism. For decades, he has inspired us—not only with his brilliant performances, but with his deep thinking and masterful approach to the craft. It’s incredibly rare for a professional performer of Ross’s stature to share material he has polished over a lifetime on stage. This book is a treasure trove, and we feel so fortunate to have access to it. For any serious student of mentalism, this is a huge gift.” Jeff and Tessa Evason

“Ross Johnson and his shows for ‘real’ people are legend. Ross has long represented the quintessential mentalist. In this legacy book you get strong performance pieces but also insight on what it takes to do real shows for real people for real money year-after-year and decade-after-decade.” Craig Karges

“I honestly feel Ross Johnson is the most convincing mentalist I have ever witnessed…. He is truly a master of the wonderful world of mind reading.” Nick Lewin

“Ross Johnson is a legend. The world of mentalism is receiving a huge gift with this book, as Ross reveals all the methods and philosophical aspects that have made his shows a success for decades.” Lior Manor

“Ross Johnson? Oh, he’ll make you $#!+ your pants.” Jay Marshall

“If I had to miss a show, you are the first person I’d call.” Max Maven

“Having Ross Johnson as my teacher and guide has been one of the great privileges of my life in magic and mystery. His artistry is matched only by his generosity in sharing the deeper truths of our craft. In this book, he opens the door for you as well: this is your initiation into his incredible legacy.” Jeff McBride

“This book is a rare opportunity to learn the practical secrets of a performer who has made his living as a top corporate mentalist. Books like this don’t come along very often.” Andy Nyman

“Not only is Ross a wonderful friend and confidant; he is the deliverer of the strongest performance of mystery I’ve ever witnessed.” Paul Vigil