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February 28, 2025
5 Essential Mentalism Books for Working Performers
Cut through the noise. These five books contain more workable professional mentalism than entire libraries.
The mentalism book market is flooded with releases, but these five stand the test of time.
1. Practical Mental Magic - Annemann
The foundation of modern mentalism.
2. 13 Steps to Mentalism - Corinda
The encyclopedia.
3. Penguin Book of Mental Magic - Mark Chandaue
Modern and practical.
4. Pure Effect - Derren Brown
Thought-provoking approach to presentation.
5. Fundamentals - Bob Cassidy
Real-world mentalism from a master.