After the smashing success of "Total Mentalism," Luca Volpe is back with Monochrome — a fresh gem that’s sure to knock your socks off (and possibly your audience's too). This collection is stuffed with his favourite mentalism and magic routines, all crafted to leave folks gaping and a little misty-eyed.
Volpe takes a sharp knife to the traditional mentalism and magic scripts, slicing and dicing them into routines that fit snugly on stage, in parlours, or up close and personal. And because he's a photography buff, the book is splashed with stunning shots from his globetrotting gigs, reminding everyone that magic can be found in the most mundane spots (like your sock drawer, or so he claims).
Inside this hefty tome, you'll find 15 of his original routines, a brain-tickling essay, and a bonus stash of 9 routines from some rather famous magicians — Steve Cook, Phedon Bilek, Radek Hoffmann, Romanos, Paul McCaig, and Renato Cotini. That's a total of 24 expertly assembled routines, which is more than enough to keep you busy and your audience entertained.
Connected: A versatile gem that can spring from any borrowed deck, and let’s be honest, it’s worth the price of the book alone.
The Dream Catcher: Turn people’s dreams into a magical spectacle, adding a personal touch that’s impossible to forget.
The Love Match: A charming routine ideal for weddings, leaving couples with a keepsake they won’t toss out.
Remember to Forget: A pseudo-hypnotic piece that fits in your pocket, letting you perform it anytime, anywhere (yes, even in a pub).
The Wishing Stone Experience: A captivating routine that spins the enchanting legend of the wishing stone into pure magic.
Dissolve: A classic trick rethought with a presentation that actually makes sense, adding depth like a good cup of tea.
Decoding the Mind: A mind-boggling stunt where you replicate a spectator's sealed thought — and yes, it’s as mind-blowing as it sounds.
Unlock: A routine for stage or parlour that involves the whole crowd, climaxing in a spectator finding the combo to a lock. Everything’s examinable, and you can use any old lock.
The Game of Imagination: A straightforward method to force a card, even if card games make you want to nap.
Love: A quick and delightful routine that spells out "LOVE" using random letters — perfect for those mushy moments.
Choice and Chance: A bank night routine that mingles skill with a dash of luck for close-up settings.
Food Psychometry: An engaging twist on psychometry that’ll have your audience hungry for more.
Images of Destiny: A Q&A act that’s as easy as pie, no memory work needed, involving the whole audience for a truly interactive experience.
Subliminal: A direct routine that only needs a deck of cards and some words on your phone — easy peasy for any gig.
Impromptu Book Test: A classic routine with a fresh take, making it adaptable for any performance environment.
But wait, there’s more! Monochrome also has contributions from some big names in magic:
The Kremlin Keys by Steve Cook: A spellbinding storytelling routine that gives a quirky twist to the classic Key-Rect Effect.
Auto Force by Steve Cook: A brilliantly innovative forcing method from the mind of Steve Cook — expect the unexpected!
Touch by Steve Cook: Three spectators pick cards, and the performer finds them behind their back, seemingly by touch alone. How's that for a party trick?
Objective Redefinition by Phedon Bilek: A compelling script for those moments when expectations go awry.
A Life-Changing Experience by Romanos: The mentalist reads undocumented memories of a volunteer, then erases them, implanting new thoughts — talk about your mental makeover!
The Energy Experience by Romanos: A profound routine using a pendulum — perfect for those who like a bit of mystique.
The Theory of Snapshot by Radek Hoffmann: A thought-provoking essay on crafting memories that stick with your audience.
Index Fingers by Paul McCaig: A clever twist on a classic magic tool for mentalism — because why not?
The Ninja by Renato Cotini: A powerful card reveal with a surprising twist that’ll leave them gasping.
