This book is considered a classic in the field of mentalism. It is an unabridged republication of the work originally published by Holden's Magic Shops, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, in 1944 under the title Annemann's Practical Mental Effects. Writing for experienced magicians, Annemann assumes that his readers are in possession of some traditional magic props and skills, such as, Magician's Rope, a Swami's Turban, a set of Spirit Slates, and the ability to perform standard sleights, including sleights with playing cards.

Inside this book, you will find:

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

About the Author

Theodore 'Theo' Annemann (1907-1942) was born Theodore John Squires. He performed all kinds of magic tricks and illusions, not just mental effects. For example, he was famous for the Bullet Catch Illusion.

Annemann published a magazine (1934-1942) for magicians called The Jinx. Copies became collector's items after his death. Annemann's book on mentalism was edited posthumously from the pages of The Jinx in 1944.

Annemann, who suffered from stage fright and drug abuse, committed suicide January 12, 1942. ( )

While you might say that Corinda wrote the Bible on mentalism, it might be more accurate to say that he wrote the Old Testament, and Ted Annemann wrote the New.
I started with this book, and have never regretted it. For me, Corinda provided the appetizers, wine, and dessert, but Annemann provided the meat and potatoes.
Do what this book says, and you can be a professional mentalist. Ignore it at your own peril.
Besides, it's a Dover book so it's cheap. Get this first, then if you decide you want to delve deeper, get Corinda's '13 Steps of Mentalism'. ( )