In two volumes you will find over sixty effects and routines created by one of the most prolific inventors in magic. Volume Two has another thirty-seven
great stunts and effects, using non-apparatus items as in the first book. There are no difficult sleights or complicated feats. All are time-tested, having been part of Lu Brent's stock-in-trade
for many years.
This is a book of sensational effects for close-up, club and stage mentalists, with detailed and fully described methods for twenty-nine effects by
twenty top mentalists. Truly a unique compilation of superb mentalism. Dedicated to the late Ed Mellon, a foremost exponent in the art of mentalism. The Best of Mental-Wise
contains time-tested and audience approved effects. These include work in Impromptu Mentalism, Close-up Mentalism, Club and Stage Mentalism, Metalism with Cards and Two Person Mentalism.
Now you can cash in on the popularity of the occult. Here is a book that shows you how to really impress your audiences and entertain them with
fascinating mysteries of the ancient Tarot. Not just card tricks but mysterious sketches, complete with patter, that will establish you as a Mind Reader, Fortune Teller and Magician.
When you bring out a deck of Tarot cards, you attract everyone's interest and attention. In addition to the twenty-two effects representing the
Major Arcana, the author has provided suggestions for inventing more effects with the Tarot. There are no difficult sleights or indirect handlings. All effects have been streamlined, for directness of effect and
simplicity of method. You do not need any previos knowledge of the Tarot deck to start working these myteries right away. Not only will you be adding to your repertoire of interesting effects, but you'll have
fun doing it!
The author presents magic in an easy, smooth, capable manor. Included are twenty-two major effects which are well illustrated with
photographs of the author's hands in action.
A selection of the effects includes L.A. Opener; Double-Talk on Double-Lifts; Karl Fulve's Riffle Shuffle Control; Mis-Spelled; A Graven Cut; Romance Down Under; Saving Ace
and Anti-Oil-And-Water. As a special bonus, Easy Slow Motion Four Aces (William Levy, MD) is presented.
"CARD MODES contains awe inspiring card magic that can be performed by mere mortals. With a minimal knowledge of sleights and the requisite
practice I guarantee you will find a number of effects that you will
immediately add to your working repertoire."
- Martin Kaplan
"I'm delighted to hear that Robin Robertson's CARD MODES is once again
available. Packed with great magic and intelligent thinking, a
"must-have" book for a whole new generation of card magicians who
missed out on this the first time around!"
- Peter Duffie
"Another chance for new millennium card-workers to discover and enjoy
one of the great thinkers in card magic today. Chock-full of
innovative ideas which require no knuckle-busting."
- Marty Kane
"Robin had a whole pile of wonderful material published in the Hade-E-Gram.
He's LITERALLY giving some of it away in this book -- because for a MEASLY
$15.00 you get 65 pages of stuff! At that price, you can't afford not to have
it."
- Bob Farmer
