THE BLURB:
Banachek first came to national prominence as one of two
teen-age "psychics" validated by the Parapsychology
Department at Washington University as part of Randi�s
"Project Alpha" experiment. Since then he has been buried
alive on national television, caught bullets in his teeth
(using his own technique, which he has since shared with
Penn & Teller) and become one of the most sought-after
performers in the college and corporate arenas. In this
long-awaited new book, Banachek reveals the true secrets of
his success: psychological subtleties that transform "mental
magic" into "psychic entertainment." Most of the effects
require no advance preparation and may be performed at a
moment's notice. Those who have Steve's earlier monographs
will not hesitate to add this to their libraries.
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. .."
Hardbound, 115 pages.
MY COMMENTS:
An instant classic and must-have for every mentalist�s
library! At first, the layout of the book might be a tad
offputting, as it�s written in a notebook style. A thought
here, a thought there, an effect here, an anecdote there,
etc. But they are all categorized under headings of
psychological subtleties with words, numbers, cards, etc.,
so they are fairly well indexed. This is not a book that
contains a bunch of effects from one of mentalism�s best
thinkers. If that�s what you�re looking for, you�ll be
disappointed. This highly recommended little book is a rich
volume that catalogs valuable ideas which will enhance your
performance.
Banachek first came to national prominence as one of two
teen-age "psychics" validated by the Parapsychology
Department at Washington University as part of Randi�s
"Project Alpha" experiment. Since then he has been buried
alive on national television, caught bullets in his teeth
(using his own technique, which he has since shared with
Penn & Teller) and become one of the most sought-after
performers in the college and corporate arenas. In this
long-awaited new book, Banachek reveals the true secrets of
his success: psychological subtleties that transform "mental
magic" into "psychic entertainment." Most of the effects
require no advance preparation and may be performed at a
moment's notice. Those who have Steve's earlier monographs
will not hesitate to add this to their libraries.
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. .."
Hardbound, 115 pages.
MY COMMENTS:
An instant classic and must-have for every mentalist�s
library! At first, the layout of the book might be a tad
offputting, as it�s written in a notebook style. A thought
here, a thought there, an effect here, an anecdote there,
etc. But they are all categorized under headings of
psychological subtleties with words, numbers, cards, etc.,
so they are fairly well indexed. This is not a book that
contains a bunch of effects from one of mentalism�s best
thinkers. If that�s what you�re looking for, you�ll be
disappointed. This highly recommended little book is a rich
volume that catalogs valuable ideas which will enhance your
performance.
Banachek
PSYCHOLOGICAL SUBTLETIES 1
$45
(THERE ARE NO DISCOUNTS ON THIS ITEM)
