A Piece Of My Mind by Michael Murray

Description

“A Piece Of My Mind “is collection of mentalism routines, discussions and principles byMichael Murraydeveloped over a ten year period. Known the world over for his unique approach to mentalism plots this is sure to become a classic text upon this subject.

This book will contain all of the following and more …

 Springboard (Principle and Routines) -Teach your spectators a skill that will allow them to read minds.ATM (Routine) -Seemingly discern the PIN number of a random spectator and then wipe all traces of it from their memory.Tattle Tailed (Routine) -Possibly the greatest ESP routine ever devised.A Brave New World (Routine) -A brand new approach to the OOTW plot.Dave’s PIN (Routine) -A propless method for revealing the PIN details of five spectators.Picasso (Routine) -An in the minds design duplication of sorts.Comparative Uncertainty Principle (Principle and Applications) -A method for truly reading your spectators thoughts.The Pandora Principle (No Memory Reading System) -A simple system which will allow you to give highly accurate readings for certain people.The Inversion Technique (Principle) -Change the way your spectators will think about your routines using a simple change in performance context.Making it Memorable (Technique) -A method which will allow your spectators to recall your performances years after the event.What Does a Mentalist Do (Introduction)? -A brief introduction into the propless section of the book.Read My Mind (Short Essay) -A simple method for removing challenges from your spectators.Principles Within Mentalism -A simple introduction into the use of principles within mentalism.Small but Deadly (Technique) -Strengthen the way your audience interprets your effects using “favourable objections “.Thought Unlinking (Principle and applications) -Learn how to do pre-show work “real time “.Thoughts on Billet Work -Some thoughts and suggestions for the use of billet work which detail Michael’s thoughts on how / why thoughts should be written down.The Circle of Truth (Short Essay) -An examination of the logic of billet work.Crossword (Routine) -A billet routine which allows you to apparently write down the spectators thought ahead of time.The Racket Switch (Technique) -A new method for switching a billet.Animal Instincts -Discern your spectators thoughts using the answers to three questions.Consulting the News (Suggestion / Routine) -Predict a word that is genuinely decided upon by two spectators.On the Level -A method for building rapport with your spectators.A Sight Unseen -A simple billet routine used to demonstrate some of the points highlighted earlier within the text.The Boomerang Force (Principle and Routine) -A method for allowing you to control your spectators choices whilst they are changing their mind.Cal-Ender (Principle and applications) -An amazing principle which takes advantage of a mysterious flaw within an iPhone calculator.Daylight Robbery – (Routine) -Genuinely discern the PIN codes to two spectators mobiles (even Sherlock would be impressed).Personal Identification Number (An Out) -A language based pseudo PIN number reveal.Un-Real – (Principle / Routine) -A psychological quirk forms the basis of a “Liar Truth Teller ” routine.Sublime Influence (Routine) -Prove how your unconscious thoughts may be manipulated by what we see.Bonus – Once Removed (Routine) -A novel take on the think a card plot.Spectator as Mind Reader (Essay) -An essay which provides some insight into this often “loved or loathed ” plot.