He detailed the original flashback principle by explaining what amounts to dan tongs peekabook. The original flashback by larry becker magic by pauline. Final flashback by larry becker and lee earle stevens magic. Today he is showing you a classic effect called the book test, and it will for sure get great reactions. The original flashback by larry becker a mental miracle. Those of you who own the original flashback will appreciate the fact that the words selected in the new ultimate flashback books. As one who has and is familiar with all of the book tests produced by larry becker, lee earle or their mentalism unlimited partnership, while each has its own features imo ultimate flashback is the most flexible and therefor the best of the lot.
Fun incorporated 333 alice street, wheeling, il 60090 phone 773. Craig browning prelude i cant think of a single writer that wont tell you just how difficult it is to put any sort of book together, but even more so when that text is to be kept simple and as to the point as. Performances may appear to include hypnosis, telepathy, clairvoyance, divination, precognition, psychokinesis, mediumship, mind control, memory feats, deduction, and rapid mathematics. No sweating over the discernment of a two or three letter word. Final flashback by larry becker and lee earle mjm magic. Bwave deluxe by max maven three phases, each more impossible than. A collection of five examinable books and a dictionary to perform the ultimate book test, and a hoy book test. If you thought the original flashback was great, wait until you see the ultimate version. Two classic book tests in one portable, fully examinable book. The primary difference between magicmental magic and mentalism is that a magician can perform a series of tricks, whereas a mentalist performs one the metaillusion of being able to perform whatever premise they intend. Magic wands mentalism money magic paper magic and mouth coils pocket magic rabbit magic rope magic silk magic. Words are freely selected from a popular paperback book and instantly revealed.
The book test is a classic magic trick used by mentalists to demonstrate telepathylike effects. Final flashback delivers the top features of the worlds greatest book tests, wrapped up in one threevolume library, plus routines, tips, and instructions as only larry becker and lee earle can provide. Words freely selected from a popular paperback are instantly revealed. There are three stages to my routine including a quick flashback revelation, a first letter type reveal, and a prediction ending. This wonderful magic trick can be performed at any time 247. This handsfree switching device unleashes power neverbeforeseen in mentalism or magic. An introduction to mentalism 2 a free ebook from p. Flashback has recently been exposed in a beginners magic book. World of super mentalism by larry becker book 1 bk14763 l1411. If you ever visit any magic forums and see people asking which mentalism books to buy, its usually a tossup between these two books. No forcing, no counting, no second looks, no cue sheets or prompter cards, any page can be used. The voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration.
Using his 20 years of mentalism performing experience in closeup, stage and tv. Without question, theres no finer word and book test anywhere. A commercial variation of the dictionary test is known as flashback, and comes in the form of a complete gimmicked book. It has not just been described as the bible of mentalism, it is in fact the bible of mentalism. Blockbuster book test is a movie theme book test that can be performed closeup, table hopping, in a childrens show or on stage. I just received mentalism unlimiteds final flashback today.
Mentalism is a much newer type of magic than most of the other forms of magic tricks out there but its also one of the most impressive. Yet its still the fastest and easiest oneword revelation. Books have been used as props as long ago as the 1450s. Luca volpe merlin mentalist of the year, europe, nostradamus best european mentalist winner and silver star recipient by the prestigious magic circle london is releasing his ultimate book test act using his 20 years of mentalism performing experience in closeup, stage and tv performances, luca volpe walks you stepbystep through his incredible 8 minute performance routine. The book test has been around for years, but now there is finally a book test that can be done with modern and popular books your friends already have. This prop was created by adapting the novel frankenstein, written by mary shelley and first published in 1818.
An audience member the spectator is called onstage to assist the mentalist. Learn mind reading and hypnosis techniques never revealed publicly before anywhere else. These threads tend to take strange tangents, moving for instance from beckers marketed item to the relative strengths of the various marketed book tests to the question of whether book tests can be done convincingly, which naturally leads to a consideration of max mavens hairline, which in turn. Included are four new and examinable paperback novels. And a fifth paperback designed exclusively to perform the hoy book test without having to miscall the selected page number. The beginners book that i referenced was, i believe, written by a philadelphia magic shop ownerexposer. If you thought the original two book version of flashback was great, wait until you see the ultimate version. If you thought the original flashback was great wait until you see the ultimate version.
Rather than covering a whole bunch of theory about mentalism and why it works this book is more focused on simple how to guides revealing insider secrets that mentalists can easily follow to perform a whole range of tricks and illusions that range right from the very easy to the very complicated. Popular mentalism books meet your next favorite book. The amazing magic colouring book is the easiest trick in the book. The musthave book on the stunning art of mentalism, thirteen chapters include. Final flashback by larry becker and lee earle magic and such.
Instead of the word appearing faintly at the top of the page, it is arranged so the last word on the left page is the same as the first word on the right page. This book gives you all of the tools that youll need to become a master cold reader and will allow you to blow peoples minds as you seemingly read their minds. Final flashback by larry becker, lee earle martins. Meitz trick from the creator of deep comes the aaa book test. Best of all, ultimate flashback is so easy to perform you can literally concentrate 100% of your efforts on the presentation. I think ufb is excellent its my second favorite, gaffed book test moabt. The largest online magic collection of rare magic, vintage magic and new magic. However, these were not similar to modern book tests, as the magic was simply the change in appearance. This is a gimmicked magic prop book used for theatrical mentalism. Ultimate flashback by larry becker martins magic collection. Word work by larry becker and lee earle penguin magic. This book was designed to use during the performance of a book test. Mentalism is a performing art in which its practitioners, known as mentalists, appear to demonstrate highly developed mental or intuitive abilities.
This is the original larry becker flashback effect now difficult to obtain. Latest learn the latest creations from the mentalism center family. Mentalists are sometimes categorized as psychic entertainers. This book is a must have for anyone thats interested in the cold reading aspect of mentalism and is easily one of the best cold reading books out there today. Flashback variations are often incorporated in gimmick books supporting other methods as well. Dec 08, 2015 this is a gimmicked magic prop book used for theatrical mentalism. Black door by riccardo berdini 2 envelopes pros are calling it a gamechanger. The if steps to mentalism is one of the cornerstones mentalism books, then practical mental magic is the other. The first book that i thought up was steps to mentalism, but i heard from dice r thats not a book to start off because it scares beginners because its too much to take in. So i want to start mentalism and i have been doing so research on which book to get. Both are brilliant, deceptive, and easy to carry around, perfect for walkaround mentalism. These books have been barely used since i discovered early on that it didnt fit my style and stored in a really cool magicthemed collectable lunch box. Book prediction deck, bicycle alchemy magic card trick mentalism mental. Final flashback by larry becker and lee earle trick this brand new 3book final flashback set achieves the supreme benchmark against which all future book tests will be measured.
I would be interested in hearing comments about larry beckers ultimate flashback book test. One of the most popular mentalism tricks of all time. Serving the world for unique, real world mentalism for professional entertainers. Final flashback by larry becker, lee earle martins magic. Learn mentalism mind tricks secrets revealed rebel magic. Dec 03, 2017 he is a very awesome magician who does a lot of street magic, as well as tutorials. This is a book of magic tricks not real mental magic.
Luca volpe merlin mentalist of the year, europe, nostradamus best european mentalist winner and silver star recipient by the prestigious magic circle london is releasing his ultimate book test act. If you ever visit any magic forums and see people asking which mentalism books to buy, its usually a tossup between these two. Its a fabulous professional mental effect that moves like greased lightning and hits home like a thunderbolt. These days just about everyone has seen a rabbit being pulled out of a hat or someone successfully guessing the card that they picked out of a deck. Hi tech mentalism with a deck of cards and gadgetry. Larry beckers ultimate flashback book test mentalism.
Ultimate flashback book test by larry becker misdirections magic. Card magic 4089 closeup magic 2834 mentalism magic 92 coin money magic 777 stage magic 705 levitation magic 69 kid show magic 65 comedy magic 45 performance and competition 151 hypnosis course 60 juggle balloon 37 other stuff 193 top inventors 662 dan harlan 79 dani daortiz 46 devin knight 54 gregory. Anytime anyplace anybook aaa book test by justin s. Included are four 4 new and examinable paperback novels. Corindas steps to mentalism is the book for mentalists. And a fifth paperback designed exclusively to perform the hoy book test without having to miscall the selected. Best of all, ultimate flashback is so easy to perform you can literally concentrate 100% of your efforts on the. Thus, some of the most valuable books here are darwin ortizs strong magic and henning nelms magic and showmanship. The most powerful guide to mentalism created by rebelmagic. He is a very awesome magician who does a lot of street magic, as well as tutorials. There are several live performances followed by a full explanation of the variation principles used. And a fifth paperback designed exclusively to perform the hoy book test without.