Alpha Series Lecture Notes – Ian Rowland – Mentalism

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Alpha Series Lecture Notes No. 1 – Ian Rowland

Now out of print. Originally priced at $60.00. Published in 2003.

Discover the professional repertoire of one of the leading figures in modern mentalism. This collection features impactful effects and closely guarded secrets that were once exclusive to the magic community.

These notes are meticulously printed and bound to a high standard. The content is well-written and illustrated, offering comprehensive details on practical, tested material that you can effectively utilize.

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Drawing Duplication: A spectator creates a simple drawing or merely thinks of an image. Without asking questions, you connect with their thoughts and reproduce the same image. This real-world effect requires no gimmicks—just solid mentalism. Once mastered, you can perform it anywhere with just paper and a pencil.

Light Metal: Experience the cleanest and most entertaining demonstration of metal bending. An audience member inspects your hands and the spoons before the performance (no additional spoons are introduced later). Witness a freely-selected solid steel spoon slowly warp, bend, and even break while held at your fingertips. This routine is not only visually stunning but also guarantees audience engagement and applause.

Thought Flash: A randomly chosen target materializes on a blank piece of photographic film. This is the simplest and most practical ‘mental photography’ routine—no camera is needed, and it’s future-proof. You only require a small piece of flash paper, making it easy to carry. The target can be anything, from a famous person to a selected brand. This routine elicits genuine astonishment and can be performed in any setting, requiring no sleights and working flawlessly every time.

The Subliminal Prediction: How can you display a written prediction in plain sight without anyone noticing until the reveal? This intriguing effect will captivate you! You’ll want to present this routine immediately for the thrill of revealing that your prediction was correct, despite being in open view the entire time. The routine involves a straightforward prediction effect where a spectator makes selections from 16 options, ultimately leading to a match with your prediction. The choices are genuinely free, with no equivocation or magician’s choice involved. It works every time and is easy to perform, suitable for both close-up and stage settings.

Elephant From Matchbox: A whimsical name for a powerful principle that can be adapted for various routines and presentations. Invite the spectator to mentally engage in any game.