Description: No longer available, even the second printing has soldout! This copy is first edition, firstprinting and in near perfect condition. No highlights or markings, no bumpedcorners, no water marks, no dog-eared pages. Tight binding. What makes John Bannon one of the most popular creators inthe field is his penchant for creating workable, practical, and easy solutionsto direct effects. He has built a huge following of card-trick-loving magiciansbecause his work touches the all-important three aspects of a trick: thepremise, the construction, and the presentation. Bannon treats all three withequal appreciation, bringing his talents to bear on mentalism and mental magicwith playing cards. “I do card tricks, have a keen interest in mentalism and ama fanatic about the construction of magic tricks. For me, a book like this isjust what I look for. All of the above; in one place.” John is known for constructing layered,easy-to-do effects with playing cards. These routines are no exception. You can expect: Squeaky-clean revelations of trulythought-of cards. Demonstrations of psychic ability that can’t be explainedsimply as coincidence. Clear, commercial prediction systems. Offbeat treatmentsof classic mental effects from “Add-a-Number” to “Out of This World.” Thirtyitems are described and explained in twenty-one chapters. Almost all useregular unprepared cards. Two require a common gaffed card. Most are impromptu.A couple require a more-than-minimal stack. A few rely on easily-made externalprops. One employs a pack of ESP symbol cards. All are intelligently explainedand laced with commentary and discussion. Despite this particular focus, Mentalissimois aimed at mentalists and magicians, amateurs and professionals, who likefinely-crafted, practical, and commercial demonstrations of psychic phenomena. Comefor the thought-provoking card effects; stay for the conversation. “This stuff is fun to read, and fun to do.” Max Maven “The more I study card magic and mentalism, the moreimpressed I am with John Bannon. His"lean and mean" style of construction and execution inspires me. Hisroutines are hard hitting and fun to perform.” Jeff McBride, Las Vegas Headliner “Having a few miracles like the ones you’ll find in Mentalissimoin your repertoire will go far in enhancing your reputation as a mysteryworker. Mentalissimo is a fun read with some great effects, and Irecommend it.” Michael Close, M-U-M,October 2016 “Mentalissimo is a book for people who enjoy cardtricks and their methods. It’s almostlike having a card session. When itcomes to subtle card effects you couldn’t have a more expert guide.” DavidBritland, Genii Magazine, October 2016 ________________________________________________________________________ Seller item: 26-01-0098 United States shipping is anticipated. For shipping outside the U.S., please contact seller for pricing. Orders placed from outside the U.S. may be canceled if this request has not been honored.
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Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780989231756
Author: John Bannon
Genre: Magic
Publisher: Squash Publishing Chicago
Year published: 2016
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Magic tricks