After over thirty years of crafting some of the most devious mentalism feats known to humankind, Bruce Bernstein has become the go-to guru for many of the top mind readers of the past two decades. His list of endorsements reads like a who’s who of magical royalty from the last thirty years. Now, he’s gathered his years of engaging and thought-provoking writing into a stunning hardbound collection that showcases his work in the best light possible.
It's called Unreal.
This gem of a book is packed with Bernstein's most mind-boggling brainchildren. From cheeky predictions (Eat at Joe's, anyone?), to baffling card tricks (like the revelatory 10 Card Poker Deal known as Psych-Out), to must-know techniques (hello, Bernstein Center Tear!), Unreal is a treasure trove for any magician worth their weight in cards.
The book delves into mysteries using the simplest of props: slips of paper, cards, and cash, alongside astonishing thought-reading feats: predictions, telepathy, psychometry, and even some nifty utility techniques for snagging secret info. Plus, it includes scripts and techniques for cold reading, and much more. Ten new essays accompany the tricks, each penned specifically for this volume.
All the miracles within these pages are well within the grasp of your average mentalist. No need for complicated sleight-of-hand or digital wizardry here. Just a healthy dollop of chutzpah (and maybe a dash of cheek) may come in handy!
It’s all laid out in Bruce's friendly, approachable style, beautifully illustrated by Tony Dunn. Unreal may be the title, but performing these feats is very much within reach for anyone brave enough to give it a go.
All material has been freshly edited, expanded, and illustrated, with an introduction by Jon Stetson.
Pages: 242 (plus xii) 7.5" x 10" - Deluxe real linen hardcover - Black and white illustrations
