"AM is a deep thinker and has a wonderful understanding of how our audiences think too. Lucky for us he shares his insights in this important book. Justification is an extremely useful tool in the creation of believable miracles and AM has crafted some really excellent ideas. There are loads of books about HOW to do what we do but very rare are the books that discuss WHY we do it! This is one of the rare ones and may even change how you think about mentalism." - Marc Paul
Winner of BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR 2022, Magic Cafe
MENTALISM PRESENTATION by AM & LUCA VOLPE PRODUCTIONS
Let’s be honest: when it comes to mentalism, we often forget the power of our words (not that we’re all just mouthpieces, but you know what I mean). This book is like a roadmap through the often neglected territory of presentations and justifications. AM has stuffed it full of scripts that’ll help you explain your wizardry to your audience with a bit more finesse.
Here’s what you’ll find answers to:
WHY should the spectator write down their thought? WHY do we touch the billet? WHY do we need to tear the billet for a centre tear? WHY do we put the billet inside our peek wallet? WHY do we go back to the wallet?
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! AM takes classic methods like acidus novus, billet switches, and the Nail writer, and spices them up with presentations that make the effects not just good, but downright entertaining. Who doesn’t want to keep their audience on the edge of their seats?
For the card aficionados among you, there are scripts and ideas that pack a punch without requiring sleight of hand (that’s right, less fumbling). Plus, there's a section dedicated to audience engagement, because let’s face it, a bored audience is a magician’s worst nightmare. Get ready to keep them hooked!
And as if that wasn’t enough, there are bonus presentational ideas for effects like Double Cross, Invisible Touch, Svengali Pads, PIN reveals, and even a nifty bonus for iPhone users. Yes, you heard that right: clean, direct effects like book tests and thought-of card revelations, all without needing a magic app (because who has time for that?).
SOME OF THE TOPICS INCLUDE:
Write it down
Billets
Billet Switches
Centre Tear
The Swami
Peek Wallets
Playing Cards
Audience Engagement
Additional Presentational Ideas
Bonus: Failsafe
All the material in this book is ready to roll for any performer. If you’re a seasoned pro, you’ll find plenty to adapt to your style. If you're just dipping your toes into mentalism, well, this book is the perfect guide to understanding how presentations can seriously up your game (without any of the usual faff).
