Picture this: a perfectly ordinary-looking book that lets you perform mind-reading feats that would make even the most sceptical audience member raise an eyebrow. You don’t touch a thing, you don’t even have to glance at the page, yet somehow, you’re able to pluck the thoughts from a spectator’s mind and reveal them in ways that’ll leave them scratching their heads (and maybe questioning their sanity).
The novels in the Babel collection are designed with a cheeky twist, allowing you to present straightforward yet impactful mentalism that packs a punch.
From divination to memory feats, whether you're up close and personal or on stage in front of a crowd, you’ll find everything you need detailed in the thorough 68-page instruction manual. And because we believe in sharing the love, you’ll also snag an 18-page bonus section filled with ideas from fellow Babel aficionados, charting new territories with this versatile gem.
In total, you’ll uncover 10 effects that span 28 principles and ideas. Now here’s the clever bit: every single novel in the Babel collection lets you utilise ALL these principles and effects. Just pick the book that suits your vibe best. Prefer a snazzy title or cover that matches your aesthetic? Or maybe a slim paperback for close-up gigs, or a hefty tome for the grand stage? You’re in control!
And let’s be real, why stop at just one? You can stock up on a few different books from the Babel collection. When the audience gets to choose, it’s a win-win; to them, the books look totally different, but to you, they’re all cut from the same cloth, making it easy to perform your routine no matter which book they pick.
If you’re just dipping your toes into the world of book tests, Babel is a fantastic way to learn various principles on your own terms. For the seasoned pros, you’ll be able to mix and match your favourite principles to create a bespoke routine that’s all your own.
Trust me, adding this masterpiece to your repertoire is a no-brainer. I’ve adored using Babel over the past decade, and now it’s your turn to dazzle and entertain your audience with this mind-boggling book test.
The brilliance of Babel lies in its collection of books that appear completely distinct and normal while being secretly gimmicked in the same clever way. A participant can choose any Babel book they fancy, and you’ll still be able to pull off the routine you have in mind. The bonus effects in the instructions also explore using multiple gimmicked books for even more fun.
"The attention to detail and construction of effects implemented in Babel indicates a passion for achieving a certain set of impossible mentalist goals in as convincing and elegant a manner as possible. It's hard to imagine a more complete accomplishment of this task. Bravo!" - Francis Menotti, Magic Magazine
"Watch, listen and learn all you can from a bright star of the future." - Luke Jermay
"One of the finest, most ingenious minds in mentalism." - Ian Rowland
"Very original and creative thoughts." - Marc Paul
"Intelligent, deceptive and most importantly, magical." - Joe Barry
"Brilliant would be an understatement. The amount of thought and genius in this creative is staggering." - Ning Cai
"One of my all time favorite performers of miracles." - Shawn Farquhar
"I'm a big fan of your work. Your creations reveal the nimbleness of your mind." - Jared Kopf
