Max Maven’s Videomind Collection (3 DVD Set) This collection showcases a diverse array of Parlor, Close-Up, and Stage Mentalism techniques. Highly recommended for enthusiasts!
Volume One – Parlor MentalismIn this volume, you will discover:
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The Mockingbird – Experience a captivating demonstration of card telepathy, enhanced by audience participation and a compelling narrative that transforms it into a full routine.
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Autome – A remarkable book test utilizing everyday items under fair conditions, introducing versatile principles applicable to various routines.
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Divine Write – (Previously Unrevealed): A mutual mentalism experiment where both the performer and an audience member succeed against the odds in a clairvoyant challenge.
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Zenvelopes – An intuitive test involving ESP symbol cards hidden in envelopes, where spectators match symbols purely by instinct, resulting in perfect matches.
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Kurotsuke – (Previously Unrevealed) This ancient Japanese game evolves into a delightful stand-up routine that can be performed impromptu with borrowed items.
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The Mind’s Eye Deck – A unique deck of 40 design cards allows the mentalist to describe a spectator’s chosen card without looking, culminating in a stunning reveal.
Volume Two – Close-Up MentalismThis intimate form of entertainment thrives on subtlety, designed for small groups or one-on-one interactions. This volume features practical techniques for solo performers, emphasizing captivating effects without pre-show work or secret assistance.You’ll learn:
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Shape – Up (Previously Unrevealed) – A spectator deals through an ESP deck, stopping at a card that matches one previously set aside, showcasing a stunning coincidence.
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Changeling – A straightforward yet effective routine where the mentalist predicts the exact number of coins a spectator will select.
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Isolation – The participant chooses a magazine and notes a word while the performer is turned away, leading to an impressive telepathic revelation.
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Key To The Future – A playful twist on the classic “Seven Keys to Baldpate” effect, testing the spectator’s psychic abilities with an ungimmicked padlock and keys.
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Symbalance (Previously Unrevealed) – Using ESP symbol cards, the mentalist divines the thoughts of two participants through a unique demonstration of tactile intuition.
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Positive Negative – A captivating piece of prognostic pantomime that is completely impromptu and can be performed with borrowed items.
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The Hawk – Another impossible card routine from the “Birds of Prey” series, where spectators shuffle and select cards while the mentalist reveals their choices.
Volume Three – Stage MentalismThis volume is tailored for formal performances, requiring routines that engage large audiences and maintain high energy levels throughout. Discover material designed for maximum impact.You’ll learn:
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Goal Mine (Previously Unrevealed) – An ideal opener that establishes the performer’s credibility while engaging multiple audience members, culminating in laughter and applause—all with pocket-sized props.
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Tossed – Out Tech (Previously Unrevealed) – An in-depth analysis of a key mentalism technique that has been a staple in Max Maven’s repertoire for over two decades, offering advanced insights.
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Khan Artist (Previously Unrevealed) – A simple yet deceptive effect where the performer predicts how audience members will rearrange symbols, leaving them astonished.
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Contimental – A direct mindreading demonstration where a spectator thinks of a location, and the mentalist reveals it without any props or prior preparation.