Mentalism and Its Presentation (Robert A. Nelson & Syd Bergson)

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Mentalism and Its Presentation
by Robert A. Nelson and Syd Bergson
A must-have book for every mentalist and magician. It will make you a better performer — enhance your reputation as an unusual entertainer and enable you to collect higher fees. Correct techniques of presentation, teaching what to do and what not to do for successful mentalism.
PARTIAL CONTENTS:
THE SERIOUS BUSINESS OF MENTALISM — Mentalism as a profitable business — The Mentalists Sole Aim — The Effort to Deceive — The Challenge to the Spectator — Mentalism vs. Magic — Perfection and Effort.
APPROACH TO MENTALISM — Mental attitude — Present-day mentalism. The role of the mentalist. Initial audience reaction. Self-analysis, correct props and accessories. When playing cards are acceptable to mentalism. Requirements and other factors.
FACTORS TO RECOGNIZE — The two types of mental work. Only the approach varies. Acquiring a repertoire. Versatility. Ingredients for a successful program.
FURTHER THOUGHTS IN MENTALISM — A
partial recap — How to neutralize suspicion. Presentations that are compatible with the audience. Presentation more important than methods.
THE BUILD-UP — Your initial contact with the public through a build-up. Names, titles and slogans. Pitfalls to avoid. The direct approach. Publicity, brochures and other print materials — Your initial presentation.
PUBLICITY AND PROMOTIONS — Prestige stunts. Predictions, locked safe psychic tests and others. Committee tie-ups.
YOUR PROGRAM — The most effective type of presentation. Audience acceptability, entertainment value and IMPACT.
PROGRAMMING — First impressions. Introductions, dynamic action. Best method when
introductions are made by others. Audience cooperation. Proper sequencing. Timing. Climax. Length of program. Committees. Conditioning the audience.
PROGRAMS OF FAMOUS MENTALISTS — A breakdown of programs, as performed by famous mentalists. A helpful guide to planning.
PRESENTATION — Importance of patter presentation. Dramatization and every effect a “miracle.” Distractions and how to command attention. Attaining a smooth running mental vehicle. Situations to avoid. Sensational examples of impact mindreading. Confirmations. Audience participation and how to handle.
COMEDY RELIEF — The importance of same. How to achieve. Working examples. When not to be a comedian.
PSYCHIATRIX — A brilliant, original creation by Syd Bergson that will convulse any audience with laughter, yet jolt them with a smash climax. A perfect comedy relief mental routine that you can make for a few cents. Worth more than the price of this entire book.
PATTER LINES — Lead-in lines
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introductory remarks — quotes. Suitable patter material for practically any mental effect.
Presentation means everything to the success of the mental program. The entire situation is carefully analyzed and explained in a manner designed to make you a better and more successful mentalist. We predict this book will become the STANDARD text of this all-important subject for many years to come.
2021 revised edition
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with two added chapters
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Soft covers, saddle-stitched, 57 pages + supplement.
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