Thirteen Steps To Mentalism
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Thirteen Steps to Mentalism (by Tony Corinda) was originally published as 13 smaller booklets as a course in mentalism, and was later, in 1961, republished as a book. The book quickly became famous and is now considered to be a classical text on mentalism.
The volume describes various techniques used by mentalists to achieve what appear to be psychic phenomena such as telepathy, precognition, and the ability to communicate with the dead as a medium.
The book has detailed information regarding construction and use of such devices as the swami gimmick, billets, and billet pens.
Together with Annemann's "Practical Mental Effects", it is considered standard literature for any magician, mentalist, or student of stage magic who wishes to incorporate psychic entertainment into his routine.
