Mentalism & Mind Reading

Everything for the working mentalist — performance advice, methods, and tools, from pre-show and peeks to nail writers and prediction effects.

Explaining Split Reveals and FORM in Mentlism

This tool is one that top mentalists and mind readers rely on to enhance the way they reveal spectators' thoughts and choices. It's worth learning.

Rory Adams

7 min read

How Mentalists Use Linked Choices to Fool People

This is a technique you may already use without realising it, but you'll certainly want to consider adding it to the effects you perform already.

Rory Adams

6 min read

How to Make Any Prediction More Impressive

The same presentational technique works with mystery objects and object-to-impossible-location effects. Start using it today.

Rory Adams

7 min read

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.

Rory Adams

10 min read

The Hoy Book Test

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

Nathan Wilson

7 min read

You're Doing SvenPads Wrong

Advice for magicians when using SvenPads as a method based on ten years working with famous magicians.

Rory Adams

6 min read

The Path Peek Method, Explained

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

Rory Adams

9 min read

The Transition From Magic to Mentalism

Examining the common transition many magicians find themselves in as their career and hobby progresses.

Rory Adams

8 min read

You're Doing Impression Pads Wrong

Most magicians don’t make the most of this prop. Here are practical tips you can start using right away.

Rory Adams

4 min read

Best Books on Mentalism and Mindreading

Max shares the top-rated magic books for beginners, hobbyists and professional mentalists.

Max Davidson

5 min read

Learn a Costume Drawing Duplication Method

Learn a method idea for a costume colour match effect you can perform with items you already own.

Rory Adams

6 min read

Best Methods for Lottery Predictions

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

Rory Adams

3 min read

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.

Rory Adams

5 min read

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.

Rory Adams

2 min read

Magicians Need to Watch Timon Krause

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

Rory Adams

7 min read

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.

Rory Adams

7 min read

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.

Rory Adams

10 min read