A cherished gem in the world of mentalism is back on the shelves after a lengthy hiatus.
"One of the great unsung heroes of original and fooling magic." - Derren Brown
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick made quite the splash when it was initially self-released in the late 2000s. Hector’s unique twist on mentalism had everyone talking, and it sold out faster than you can say “abracadabra.” After a few "revised editions" over the years, it faded into obscurity—until now.
Thanks to relentless demand from mentalists and magicians (you lot just don’t know when to quit), Vanishing Inc. teamed up with Hector to resurrect The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick, and you’re in for a treat. The routines have been polished up, new material has been sprinkled in, and fresh illustrations have been added. In total, you’ll find over 50 extra pages of mind-boggling tricks and insightful essays in this “definitive” edition.
This isn’t just another dry tome on mentalism. It’s a page-turner that’ll have you chuckling with its cleverness and sharp humour (yes, mentalism can be fun). It’s no wonder Derren Brown has called on Hector for help with some of his finest theatrical and TV escapades. Don’t let the cheeky tone fool you—what's inside is pure gold.
All of the effects in this nearly 260-page hardcover marvel are practical, audience-tested, and ready to go. Plus, they come with fascinating essays that dive into some of the most vital topics in mentalism. Seriously, Hector's insights on equivoque could justify the book's price on their own. And there's even an essay that might just be the shortest one on magic and mentalism ever printed (it's a real page-turner!).
Inside The Definitive Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick you'll find:
The Paper Plane Chair Game: An open prediction that reveals which of four chairs randomly-selected audience members will plonk themselves down in.
Equivoque À Deux: Hector proves that equivoque can be as concrete as your morning coffee, inspiring a rethink of this classic technique with just words and gestures.
Mars & Murrie: Another routine that enhances equivoque by flipping how we handle object elimination on its head.
The Windsor Magnet: A gimmickless, propless pseudo-hypnosis routine where you make someone unable to lift the arm of a smaller individual (trust me, it’s a crowd-pleaser).
Hector Chadwick's Tossed Out Q&A: Hector’s own spin on one of mentalism's strongest effects.
And loads more!
What's new in The Definitive Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick:
Two brand new tricks, including a captivating card routine that previously only appeared in extremely limited lecture notes and an impromptu book test that can be done from across the room (yes, really).
Five additional essays covering essential mentalism topics.
More than 50 extra pages of content.
Updated illustrations crafted by Hector himself—because why not?
It doesn’t matter if you’re a magician, a mentalist, or somewhere in between. The treasure trove in The Definitive Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick is worth a lifetime of study.
"Hector's a phenomenon." - Andy Nyman
"Genuinely the most inspiring, useful, and intelligent mentalism book I have ever purchased." - Chris Cox
"Hector Chadwick is, in my opinion, the best writer in mentalism. His prose is always full of wisdom (without any pretense or posturing); it is witty, insightful and crystal-clear in meaning and description. When I'm asked what my 5 favorite mentalism books are, 'The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick' is always at the top of my list." - Tom Baxter
"We had the genuine joy of reading The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick for the first time some eight years after we started performing magic together, and were quite cross that it had not been in our hands much, much earlier. We have no doubts that you will love this book just as much as we do. Which is a lot. A huge amount really." - Morgan & West
"The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick is a Modern Classic. I perform routines from the book to this day, and reading the essays made me a better magician. It is such an important book to me." - Andrew Frost (@sleightlyobsessed)
