文档介绍：Techniques of Mentalism
( The Bob Cassidy Lecture Notes)
Copyright © 2002 by Robert E Cassidy
The nice thing about a lecture is that I have an opportunity to delve into areas which simply wouldn't be
appropriate (to my mind, at least) in my other writings. In my books I try to concentrate primarily on
original material. That is, after all, what the readers are paying for.
In a lecture, however, it seems quite proper to deal with fundamental approaches to the art and to discuss
my variations and handlings of standard effects and moves.
If you see me perform at a gathering of mentalists you will see nothing but my original material. When I
perform for lay audiences, however, (which is most of the time) I use effects that I consider to be the
strongest and most effective. Very often that is standard material.
I like to think, though, that even in the presentation of standard stuff, that my approach is at least
original.
In this lecture I'll be covering the material I carry with me all of the time so that it may be presented
whenever the situation arises. This is the stuff that gets the bookings. It's also material that will give you a
reputation for doing "the real thing."
I'll also cover the a two routines which most mentalists consider to be my best creations- my version of
the three envelope test and the “Card Memory” test. Unlike my previously published versions, which
covered a variety of different methods and approaches to the effect, what we'll discuss tonight is the way
I actually do it.
The Name/Place routine will also be described since I use it both in my close up and stage performances.
It is, I think, one of the most practical things you can do in an impromptu setting.
My Mentalism Kit
I make it a habit to always carry certain materials with me. When I?m wearing a suit, everything fits into
the pockets. In a jeans and T-shirt situation everything fits nicely into a belt p