Mentalism

A "Lie Detector" Magic Trick Method

Why Odd Ball is such a brilliant and devious method, and how magicians might perform a close-up version of the effect.

The Hoy Book Test

Nathan Wilson teaches an organic mentalism trick with a selection of books. Learn from the principles he shares.

You're Doing SvenPads Wrong

Advice for magicians when using SvenPads as a method based on ten years working with famous magicians. You're going to want to read this.

The Path Peek Method, Explained

Know exactly what a spectator has drawn without any force or peek - this is a hands-off solution.

The Transition From Magic to Mentalism

You're Doing Impression Pads Wrong

Best Books On Mentalism and Mindreading

Learn a Costume Drawing Duplication Method

Best Methods for Lottery Predictions

The definitive list of magic trick methods for the stunt that was made famous by illusionists like Derren Brown.

Learn The Puzzle Prediction Effect

The spectator chooses a puzzle piece and it's the final piece of a puzzle you made earlier: learn a forgotten method for the trick.

Guess the Number on the Die They’re Rolling

An analogue method for knowing exactly which number on a dice gets randomly selected by a spectator.

Magicians Need to Watch Timon Krause

Why some magicians truly stand out — and why the best inspiration often comes from outside magic.

Learn a Mentalism Trick: Gift Card Prediction

The best method to predict the amount of money named by a spectator on stage, with added subtleties and an impressive revelation.

How to Build a Web Search Magic Trick

Learn a simple method for a trick you can perform on your friends. Create a fake search site to perform forces and mind-reading tricks.