Richard Osterlind
PRINCIPLES OF MENTALISM
$25
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THE BLURB:
What is it about mentalism that makes it so appealing to
audiences and why do so many mentalists fail to understand
this attraction?
Do audiences really want to see experts and how do
pseudo-demonstrations of NLP and psychology destroy the
charm of mentalism?
How does technology affect mystery and why is the biggest
mistake in mentalism the use of hidden computers and
electronic gadgets?
Richard Osterlind is indisputably one of the top figures in
mentalism today. He has performed internationally for the
business and social elite for over 40 years and is
recognized as one of the most sought-after entertainers in
his field. Professionals worldwide use his material and his
top-selling books and videos rate among the most acclaimed
and successful in the industry.
Inside the pages of this remarkable book, Richard shares his
secrets on all aspects of performing. Learn how to make your
mentalism more commercial and powerful than you would have
believed! Learn the secrets of effectively developing your
performing style and how to deliver what people pay to see!
Richard will even teach you what to think during your
performance and why this is so vital!
Meant as a companion to Richard's monumental work, The
Principles of Magic, this book may be his most provocative
and insightful work to date.
Some of the chapters inside this remarkable book include:
-What the audience sees first.
-What are the different levels of mystery?
-How to properly use uncertainty, tension, surprise,
elation, exhaustion, humor and release.
-The secret of the remarkable Power Silent Script.
-Why procedures are not problematic and how they are
actually beneficial to your mentalism.
-The practical selection of effects.
-Why levels of ability are so important.
...and much, much more.
If you are serious about your mentalism, this book will lead
you in new directions you never thought possible. Whether
you are a magician wishing to move into mentalism or are an
advanced mentalist, you will find concepts and ideas within
these pages that will startle you and force you into new
dimensions.
Pages: 86 - 5.5" x 8.5" - Softcover - Perfect Bound
MY COMMENTS:
When Richard Osterlind speaks, one listens. He knows what
he's talking about as he is one of the most succesful and
well-known performers of our art form. Using his decades of
experience, Osterlind contemplates many questions about the
art of mentalism and answers them here. And, regardless of
whether you agree with everything that is said, this will
provoke thought and force you to think about your
performances in a positive way.
There are five main sections labeled Parts One to Five.
Here is the table of contents:
Dedication
Foreward
Part One: The Appeal of Magic; The Appeal of Mentalism;
Anti-Expert/Instant Gratification; Technology and Mystery;
Technology and Mentalism
Part Two: Setting the Stage; Levels of Mystery; Uncertainy
and Tension; Surprise, Elation, and Exhaustion; Humor and
Release
Part Three: Classic Definitions of ESP; The Power Silent
Script; Procedures; Power...Not Props; Levels of Abilities
Part Four: Self-Working, Mental, and Sleights; Simple is
Better; Variety; Timing; The Use of the Stage and Gestures
Part Five: Long vs. Convoluted; Don't Ruin Surprises; Let Go
of Fads; Study Plots in Books and Movies; Mold the Act
Around Yourself
Looking over the table of contents, you'll see a variety of
different topics that Osterlind covers. The most important
of these is probably his principle of the the Power Silent
Script. None of these individual essays are long. Most run
2 to 4 pages, and that makes it easier to read and digest
when you read a bit at a time and take time between readings
to digest the advice and information.
At $25, this 5.5" x 8.5" 88-page book is a gem of
thought-provoking ideas that will force you to take a
critical look at what you perform and how you perform it.
The result of that critical look will always be good
for your act as it will, at the very least, add something
invaluable to it.
What is it about mentalism that makes it so appealing to
audiences and why do so many mentalists fail to understand
this attraction?
Do audiences really want to see experts and how do
pseudo-demonstrations of NLP and psychology destroy the
charm of mentalism?
How does technology affect mystery and why is the biggest
mistake in mentalism the use of hidden computers and
electronic gadgets?
Richard Osterlind is indisputably one of the top figures in
mentalism today. He has performed internationally for the
business and social elite for over 40 years and is
recognized as one of the most sought-after entertainers in
his field. Professionals worldwide use his material and his
top-selling books and videos rate among the most acclaimed
and successful in the industry.
Inside the pages of this remarkable book, Richard shares his
secrets on all aspects of performing. Learn how to make your
mentalism more commercial and powerful than you would have
believed! Learn the secrets of effectively developing your
performing style and how to deliver what people pay to see!
Richard will even teach you what to think during your
performance and why this is so vital!
Meant as a companion to Richard's monumental work, The
Principles of Magic, this book may be his most provocative
and insightful work to date.
Some of the chapters inside this remarkable book include:
-What the audience sees first.
-What are the different levels of mystery?
-How to properly use uncertainty, tension, surprise,
elation, exhaustion, humor and release.
-The secret of the remarkable Power Silent Script.
-Why procedures are not problematic and how they are
actually beneficial to your mentalism.
-The practical selection of effects.
-Why levels of ability are so important.
...and much, much more.
If you are serious about your mentalism, this book will lead
you in new directions you never thought possible. Whether
you are a magician wishing to move into mentalism or are an
advanced mentalist, you will find concepts and ideas within
these pages that will startle you and force you into new
dimensions.
Pages: 86 - 5.5" x 8.5" - Softcover - Perfect Bound
MY COMMENTS:
When Richard Osterlind speaks, one listens. He knows what
he's talking about as he is one of the most succesful and
well-known performers of our art form. Using his decades of
experience, Osterlind contemplates many questions about the
art of mentalism and answers them here. And, regardless of
whether you agree with everything that is said, this will
provoke thought and force you to think about your
performances in a positive way.
There are five main sections labeled Parts One to Five.
Here is the table of contents:
Dedication
Foreward
Part One: The Appeal of Magic; The Appeal of Mentalism;
Anti-Expert/Instant Gratification; Technology and Mystery;
Technology and Mentalism
Part Two: Setting the Stage; Levels of Mystery; Uncertainy
and Tension; Surprise, Elation, and Exhaustion; Humor and
Release
Part Three: Classic Definitions of ESP; The Power Silent
Script; Procedures; Power...Not Props; Levels of Abilities
Part Four: Self-Working, Mental, and Sleights; Simple is
Better; Variety; Timing; The Use of the Stage and Gestures
Part Five: Long vs. Convoluted; Don't Ruin Surprises; Let Go
of Fads; Study Plots in Books and Movies; Mold the Act
Around Yourself
Looking over the table of contents, you'll see a variety of
different topics that Osterlind covers. The most important
of these is probably his principle of the the Power Silent
Script. None of these individual essays are long. Most run
2 to 4 pages, and that makes it easier to read and digest
when you read a bit at a time and take time between readings
to digest the advice and information.
At $25, this 5.5" x 8.5" 88-page book is a gem of
thought-provoking ideas that will force you to take a
critical look at what you perform and how you perform it.
The result of that critical look will always be good
for your act as it will, at the very least, add something
invaluable to it.
