Theater of the Mind
There's one book, one name, one mind that has been continually recommended and referenced as the book that every performer should own.
It's been unavailable for quite some time, and we're delighted to let you know that Barrie Richardson's seminal *Theater Of The Mind *is finally reprinted.
Over 320 pages, Barrie sets out 53 audience-tested, proven powerhouse routines. And every single one is amazing.
Barrie tended to rely on ordinary items rather than "props", and has really redefined the "packs small plays big" cliché.
This book is full of practical, hard-hitting effects that involve the whole audience, down to intimate miracles that will astound and amaze your spectators.
This effects in this must-have book rely on a devastating combination of simplicity and cleverness—and we are completely sure you will not only enjoy, but use the material here.
This has been unavailable for so many years, and second-hand copies have been trading for hundreds of dollars. We recommend snapping this up now as the demand is extremely high.
The table of contents:
INTRODUCTION -Tim Conover
PREFACE
CHAPTER I: CLASSiCS Ovation Position One in a Half Million Dollar Divination The Airplane Cards Molecules in Motion Bill in Lemon
CHAPTER II: MISTERIOUS FORCES Mental Magnetism Suspension of Disbelief Mental Motor The Psychic Strong Man The Strange Key
CHAPTER III: SHADES OF SUGGESTION Pencil Pusher Powers of Darkness II When Worlds Collide The Power of Suggestion Angels Flight
CHAPTER IV: MENTAL GYMNASTICS The Quasi-Memorized Deck The Human Equation Barrie's Move a Card Close-up Memory Demonstration Truth to Tell
CHAPTER V: FROM THE PLATFORM The Trick That Fooled Einstein Alphabet Mentalism Minds in Unison Wigging the Baldpate A String and Two Borrowed Rings The Lazy Mentalist The Very Last Chance The Totally Isolated Prediction Suspension of Disbelief I
CHAPTER VI: INTIMATE MENTALISM Little Jackpot Coins Psychometry... in a Paper Bag Center Shtick Pop Thoughts Sew What!
CHAPTER VII: MENTAL CARD EFFECTS Do You Want to Continue? ...And One Makes Fifty-two Almost Real Mind Reading Gestalt Vision The Du Maurier Force Think Hot, Think Cold It Isn't Mind Control
CHAFTER VIII: WORDS wITH WINGS An Experiment in Remote Viewing Word Flight Double-sided Thought Transmission
CHAPTER IX: THE CARD AT ANY NUMBER PROBLEM Any Card at Any Number The Thirteen-deck Solution Any Card at Any Number
CHAPTER X: THE FOURTH DIMENSION What Time Is It? The Reversed-Hands Watch The Parking Lot Mystery The Test of Time
EPILOGUE: MAGIC FRIENDS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Customer reviews for Theater of the Mind
I’m shocked by how easy the effects seem to be compared to the Wow factor. For example, there is little to no setups on a couple of tricks and I haven’t read everything yet. Each chapter is relatively short concise and to the point with additional tips where Barrie has experimented with his own tricks so you don’t have to tweak these. I bought the first book and was so impressed I’ve bought his two other books straight away before they go out of print again. I honestly cannot wait to add these to my walk around routine. There are definitely those little smiles in this book when you read the methods and are in disbelief of how good the effect is. The few effects you might use in here will be worth their weight in gold. I’m so happy to have picked this up.
Community questions about Theater of the Mind
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Quentin asks: Do you know if you'll be getting any more in stock?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:We will be. Hopefully March.
Tyler asks: Does the book discuss any coin routines?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Yes, there are a few coin routines.
Allan asks: Hi is there any Childrens magic tricks in the book? Thanks
- 1. Ludwig responds:No magic for children. But great stuff for intelligent adults. One of my five favorite books of all time. Barrie's two other books are very good as well.
Deryck asks: I only just got an email today saying this book is back in Print. Tapped on the link, and it says this book is discontinued. Am I right in thinking this book has gone out of print again after just one day, and is now discontinued?
- 1. Daniel responds:Yes, I have the same question
- 2. Kendall responds:same email, hope to get a copy. Today's email There's one book, one name, one mind that has been continually recommended and referenced as the book that every performer should own. It's been unavailable for quite some time and we're delighted to let you know that Barrie Richardson's seminal Theater Of The Mind is finally back in stock.
- 3. Larry responds:They sold out immediately and are ordering more.
- 4. Kendall responds:Thank you Folks, got mine ordered. You are GREAT!!!!! Can't wait to read it
- 5. Claus responds:Ordered last year with full payment but cancelled my order mid May when no date for delivery could be obtained. You may have to wait for the next earthquake in Alaska.
- 6. Claus responds:This book has been out of stock for almost 6 months and a new launch date has been posted numerous times. Has the publishing been cancelled or is it likely that it will arrive before Christmas?
Noel asks: I’m guessing, because of the title, this is mentalism routines. Approx, what is the split between routines that require large scale audience participation and parlour routines ( I only perform for friends and family).
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:This is more than just mentalism - there's a lot of magic as well (for example, his handling of Bill in Lemon, a glass of water production while taking off your jacket, linking rings with a piece of cord, etc.). Most of the material could be adapted from close-up to parlour - and vice versa - so it should be perfect for your needs!
John asks: Is this book Thant had an effect with a wine glass?
- 1. Kevin responds:No, that was Paramiracles
Diego asks: Is this hard cover like the original?
- 1. Cayce responds:It is a hardcover.
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