Practical Mental Magic

2016 Reprint of 1944 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This Martino Edition was originally published by Holden Magic Shops in 1944 as "Annemann's Practical Mental Effects: A Comprehensive Collection of the Best Mental Tricks of Recent Years." It is reprinted in its entirety. Theodore 'Theo' Annemann was a professional magician whose specialized in the field of mentalism. He is most famous for inventing and refining many of the standard mentalism routines that continue to be used by magicians today. This book is considered a classic in the field of mentalism. Describes more than 200 mental effects, with illustrations and instructions. The routines cover 12 major categories;

Effects with Billets and Pellets, Publicity Effects, Dead or Alive, Book Tests, Thought Foretold, Miscellaneous Mental Masterpieces, Envelope Necromancy, Miracle Slate Routines, Money Mentalism, Blindfold Reading, Mentalism with Cards and Psychic Codes.