A lifetime of secrets from one of mentalism's best-kept secrets!
For the past 25 years, Doug Dyment has been wowing audiences worldwide with his unique brand of mentalism. However, most of his material has been kept under wraps—until now! Partnering with Vanishing Inc., Doug is finally ready to share his most treasured routines with the world.
"Calculated Thoughts" is a jaw-dropping 400+ page book that throws open the door to what Ken Weber calls "mentalism's best-kept secret." Inside, you'll find over 40 complete, audience-tested routines that are as clever as they are entertaining. Among them is Doug's diabolical DAO system, which lets you perform impossible card magic without committing a single card to memory—genius, right? There's also his "Quarto," which has won the hearts of the biggest names in mentalism and is hailed as one of the finest billet tears ever published.
These routines are a masterclass in mentalism construction. From a deceptively simple marking system for good ol' Bicycle Playing Cards to a memory aid that involves your feet (yes, really), a drawing duplication, an impromptu star divination, an entire chapter dedicated to ESP cards, and even a quirky method to "slice" your thumb and magically heal it—there's something for everyone. And let’s not forget the best impromptu magic square you’ll find in print (seriously, it’s that good).
Unlike some performers who churn out countless books or pricey one-trick manuscripts, Doug Dyment has meticulously compiled a lifetime of work into this one comprehensive resource. It's a refreshing read, guaranteed to spark inspiration in any mentalist or magician.
"Doug Dyment is one of the deepest thinkers in mentalism and Calculated Thoughts is his Magnum Opus. The depth to which he explores each of his chosen subjects is simply breathtaking. He shines a highly perceptive light into some of the darkest corners of mentalism technique and reveals insights that will remain with the art for decades to come." - Marc Paul
"For those who've not had the chance to enter the mind of Doug Dyment...your time has come! For those in the know, it's time to give thanks that all his material and much more are now available in a gorgeous hardcover book. I predict this will become a neoclassic of modern mentalism." - Raj Madhok
"Now you have the opportunity to dis-cover what, up until the publication of this book, has been one of mentalism's best-kept secrets; you are about to dip into the vast creativity of Doug Dyment, a true "underground" genius." - Ken Weber
