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Title Mind Magic -Marc LeMezma



Cost £7.99 from Amazon (comes in a black velvety hardcover too!)




Difficulty 2
(1=easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used,
4=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)



Review Mind-reading, fortune telling, uncanny predictions and other paranormal activities continue to baffle audiences throughout the world Marc LeMezma, a member of the Magic Circle, opens up the world of psychic magic and shows just how easy it is to "trick" your audience into thinking that you can read their minds, predict their futures and control their thoughts. This book contains 17 tricks that anyone with a little guile and patter can perform, it guides readers through a little history of the subject, moving into the realms of mind-reading, ghostly occurrences, fortune telling and mind control, creating atmosphere, stories and stunts to amuse and confuse. Including tips on what to wear, what food and drink to serve, and how to set up your room, Marc LeMezma also gives information on a growing interest - holding a paranormal party.



Overall
the routines in this book are very easy to do and well explained. a VERY good starting point for anyone interested in "bizarre/storytelling" magic which allows the magi to concentrate on the performance. may be a little basic for seasoned "bizzarists"

9/10 for ease of use and detailed routines
10/10 for value

[bananafish]

This sounds really interesting - and 8 quid for a velvety hard back booked can't be bad at all.

I seem to be drifting more and more towards the bizarre story telling magic at the moment - so this will be right up my street.

Thanks for the review.