Banachek, the man, the myth, the legend (well, sort of), first made waves as one of two teenage "psychics" given the thumbs up by the Parapsychology Department at Washington University during Randi's cheeky "Project Alpha" experiment. Fast forward a bit, and he’s been buried alive on national telly, caught bullets between his teeth (using his own nifty technique, which he generously shared with Penn & Teller), and become a go-to performer in the college and corporate scene. In this eagerly awaited tome, Banachek spills the beans on the real secrets behind his magic: psychological subtleties that turn "mental magic" into "psychic entertainment." Most of the effects can be whipped out with zero prep time — because who has time for that, right? If you've got Banachek's earlier works, you're definitely going to want to make room on your shelf for this one.
From the introduction by Teller: "BANACHEK IS BRILLIANT at subtle deceptions. My partner Penn and I have repeatedly called upon his vast knowledge, diabolical ingenuity, and remarkable imagination, and have never been disappointed. This man has the goods, and now you do, too. But be careful. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS BOOK. In the wrong hands, these subtle, deeply devious methods could be used to convince audiences that the performer is not an artist, but a supernatural being. .."
