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Astral Psychometry

Astral Psychometry is a groundbreaking hardcover book by Dee Christopher that transforms the approach to mentalism. It offers a collection of original routines and insightful essays designed for modern mentalists, magicians, and mystics. This book emphasizes the importance of performance theory and provides practical guidance for both stage and close-up performers.

Within its pages, you’ll find years of unpublished insights and experiences drawn from Christopher’s extensive work in television, theater, cabarets, and intimate settings. Astral Psychometry delves into the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of mentalism, ensuring that your performances leave a lasting impression.

Full contents:

• Foreword by Lewis Lé Val: An exploration of the history of real magic and the audience’s need for wonder in today’s world.
• Preface: Dee Christopher introduces the book and shares its origins.
• Psychometry as Mind Reading: A fresh perspective on developing your act and character, utilizing energy manipulation for thought reading.
• Shiroitsuki: A logical presentation of the classic Kurotsuke, featuring methods for identifying the holder of a black stone and predicting audience engagement.
• Ideomotor Coin Bending: Learn the powerful routine that led Christopher to success in high-profile events.
• Astral Psychometry: A fully scripted act that creates a genuine out-of-body experience for participants.
• Assigning Meanings: Build your own reading systems using historical truths, with Sacred Geometry as a practical example.
• A note on ethics: A discussion on the ethical considerations for mentalists, magicians, and psychic entertainers.
• The GeoRomantic Reading System: A unique hybrid reading system combining geomancy and the runic alphabet.
• Dynamic Range: Techniques for infusing emotional depth into your performances through cinematographic concepts.
• The Elevation of Metal Bending: Theories on creating impactful metal bending experiences, including effective exits for challenging situations.
• Saints & Sinners: A self-working routine that separates portraits based on the participant’s energy perception, requiring no special stacks or complex processes.
• The Seer’s Code: A quick-to-learn two-person code for transmitting information through logical readings.
• The Red Light Reading System: A versatile reading system using a small set of ESP cards.
• A Final Word: Christopher concludes with tips for enhancing productivity and balance in just five minutes.

Reviews:

“I had the pleasure to read the latest work from Dee, and I find it very interesting; it is quite different from his previous works. This book focuses on creating a genuine connection with spectators, with routines like Astral Psychometry and Shiroitsuki serving as prime examples. I particularly enjoyed the reading system, especially The Seer Code, which offers a simple yet effective two-person code linked to readings. The book is elegantly produced, and I am proud to have it in my library.” — Luca Volpe

“[Astral Psychometry] features not just great thinking and routines but, more importantly, a solid approach to understanding the subtext of your performance. Dee invites us to clarify how we present our work, ensuring it resonates with authenticity. The routines are excellent, providing practical examples of the underlying theory. For instance, ‘Ideomotor Coin Bending’ offers a realistic portrayal of PKMB, while ‘Astral Psychometry’ is structured to guide participants into an out-of-body experience, showcasing the principles of realism. If you’re open to new perspectives on mentalism and the performance arts, I highly recommend this book.” — Pablo Amira