How to Learn the Art of Mentalism - Mental
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Mentalism is a performing art---very similar to stage magic--by which the performer feigns supernatural abilities such as
precognition and mind reading.
A few basic pointers can
illuminate some of...
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How to Learn the Art of Mentalism - Mental
Health Tutorials
Mentalism is a performing art---very similar to stage magic--by which the performer feigns supernatural abilities such as
precognition and mind reading.
A few basic pointers can
illuminate some of the secrets of the trade and allow you to
emulate the best mentalists in the business.
• 1
Learn the art of cold reading: picking up on signs and signals that may tell you
something about a subject before he even opens his mouth.
For instance, if you spot a
wedding ring on his hand, you may deduce that he is married or if you see redness
around his eyes, you may deduce that he s been crying recently.
These are very simple
indicators: a good mentalist can pick up on myriad tiny signs to infer all manner of
astonishing details, allowing her to appear precognitive or in possession of second sight.
• 2
Develop a code for blindfolded vision or use an existing one with which you re familiar.
This act of mentalism requires an assistan
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