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Hello, Justice Friends; except you Robin, you still owe me ten dollars.

I was running around the world of the interwebs (What's that) and I came across here as I was questing for my insatiable hunger for mentalism. Hurrah mentalism.

Since I was a little pain in my parents' neck (not so much now since I'm a productive member of society... sort of), I've always been interested in the occult and supernatural stuff. I remember my slight detour from prestidigitation into the occult for a brief moment, but thankfully I returned to the righteous path of stage performance. I blame my sister.

I asked if I could go to the magic store because I wanted the magic kit they had. My sister asked if I wanted to go to, and I quote, "The rabbit out of the hat store or the ookah voodoo store?" I asked what kind of store that was and I wanted to learn more ever since.

Then I grew up, i.e. puberty and school, and I learned a different story. Probably because my love spells induced by Silver Raven Hack never really panned out for me...despite the dream boat that sailed away. I was wondering if I was doing something wrong, or if it was all a sham.

I think it was around this time I ran into the wondrous works of Derren Brown and his trick or treat shows. I was hooked. That's when I learned that the mysterious side of life and my love for screwing with people had finally come to a beautiful and fabulous climax.

Now I absorb every bit of knowledge I can on mentalism. A list of books I own and have read, and sometimes sleep with in a non-creepy way:

A smattering of works by Kenton Knepper
Some books by Lee Earle
George Anderson - Dynamite Mentalism
Docc Hilford - System 88
Of course some Derren Brown books
Corinda - 13 Steps to Mentalism
Rex Sikes and Knepper - Wonder Readings
Ormond Mcgill -Psychic Magic Vol 2 and 4
Some books by Richard Osterlind

I plan on buying Naked Mentalism and an Ipad because I really want both. But I have to choose between the ipad or the book... It's not really a contest, food and book are more important, but I do like the shinys....

I also fund the Ellusionist.com's college fund by my many purchases there. They are bleeding me dry, but I love it so. I like the more mind screwing effects they have, but that's me. No I don't want to become a more feminine (really hard to do with that emo child) and sexy Chris Angel...I hope he get's mauled by a bear in Russia wearing a tutu and eating wild mushrooms all the while singing It's Raining Men. I can't stand that guy...sorry to all the Chris Angel supporters out there.

So I hope to offer some help in my own neurotic fashion, and eventually make some friends on here. I'm just jazzed there are other lady magicians. Makes my day even more wonderful.

Well see you all on the boards.

Bai bai.

It may just be because I'm drunk but I * like you.
That is the most impressive intro I've ever read, do not give up on the occult it may be Bullsh*t but it still has power. Welcome to talk magic may all your posts be this brilliant.

Quick everyone, Jean's drunk, lets ask to borrow money.


Welcome to the forum Ant. I'm gonna call you Ant, it's just easier on my poor little keyboard.

Thank you, both. Jean...really a goat? That's about as useful as Chris Angel.

Ant, huh? That's almost a perfect anagram for my real nick name. Though I suppose a more accurate anagram to my nick name would be Tan Ant or Ant Ant...but don't say that. Then people might think you're related to Sarah Palin...oooh political satire...

And what's wrong with Antiquitas? I spend all this time watching Stargate, ripping off the Ancients, learning Latin, and then using that as a name? Goes to show, never use the name of the species to the really hot librarian guy with the glasses.

In any case, are you a cider drinker, Jean?

On a completely unrelated topic to my introduction but to your drinking habits, you alcoholic you, I had a drink called the bomb. It had Amantillado in it. And some other lesser impressive wines. I swear on the life of my dead cat it tasted just like yule time merriment. Apple and cinnamon and all the hopes and dreams of children around the world.

It was glorious.

How's that for misdirection, huh? I know...a natural.

Guess what emoticon I'm going to request!

Anyway, Ant, what are these "some books by Derren Brown"?
Sounds dodgy

Hiya Antiquitas, welcome to TM, have fun here

No matter what the question is, if one of the answers is 'a goat' I'm honor bound to use it. Also my drink of choice is whisky but last night I was on the laudanum.

out of the options for your poll, can i have "other", and just pick another bear?

welcome...steer clear of the goat-boys...

IAIN wrote:out of the options for your poll, can i have "other", and just pick another bear?

welcome...steer clear of the goat-boys...

there needs an option that is "I only clicked this option so I can see how others voted"...

But why fight a bear in the first place, that's not very friendly is it?

Yay, people are answering the pole...soon my plans will be complete and the jade monkey will...oh wait I shouldn't type this out....oh dang.


Anways, I should edit my original post to better clarify my mentalism buggery.

Some books by Derren Brown should now read, Some Derren Brown books.

The only legit thing I own of Derren Brown is two copies of Tricks of the Mind. One for me and one to hand out to friends to borrow because my friends are filthy animals who I know will not respect my property. These people read their books by bending the cover all the way back behind the book. Animals!

As for the rest of my Derren Brown collection, well let's just say that the internet is full of scamming scammers who scam their little scams. In my naivety I had to buy it because it said Derren Brown. I heard Derren fights for the rainbow, which kind of makes me sad, since now I can't steal his man essence like the succubus I am. If he, however, is not batting for the other team then I may have to rape him....all in good fun, of course.

Honor bound goat usage, eh? Sounds mysterious and daring. I like it, let's send it to print right away. But I want the slogan to be, "Goat, you know you're curious." I want it on lunch boxes and underwear. It'll be the next superman.

BRILLIANT!

By the who dilley, fighting bears is the show of true metal. If you can fight a bear you can fight pretty much anything. Much like if you can dodge a wrench you can dodge a dodgeball. I love that movie.

If you're asking why you would fight a bear personally, just know...it was meant to be. The bear had it coming. Why else would it be in your living room watching Hanna Montana? See? The bear was going down to begin with. And when you realize this simple truth, you realize it wasn't you who bends the spoon, but yourself. Far out, I know.

mmmm, bear fight. I wish I could just refuse to let it be awesome and then walk away though...

Welcome Antiquitas, a truly entertaining introduction, I'll be keeping my (thrid) eye on you for some interesting posts.

IAIN wrote:welcome...steer clear of the goat-boys...

As a former psychic soldier/spy, I'm not sure how to take that!!!

well I do totally have to disagree with the bear fighting, the poor thing probabaly just wanted some company. Show him a little love and attention and I'm sure that he'd make a very good friend. He's spent his whole life having to put up with people start fights with him where ever he goes that now wouldn't it jsut be nice if someone showed him some kindness.

Show the bear the love that he deserves.

I've spent enough time hunting bears over the last year. I think I can let this one go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytc0U2WAz4s