During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Richard made significant contributions to Bascom Jones’ esteemed Magick Magazine. Now, after more than three decades and with the endorsement of George Robinson, publisher of The Complete Magick, Richard is revisiting these classic routines. He has modernized the techniques and introduced alternative methods suitable for today’s audiences. Each effect is an original creation by Richard, many of which have never been published outside of Magick. Except for one routine that utilizes Richard’s Stainless Steel Blindfold, all effects require no special props and can be easily assembled at home. For those that need hard-to-find items, Richard provides guidance on where to source them or suggests suitable alternatives!

But that’s just the beginning! Many enthusiasts regard this period as the golden age of modern mentalism, marked by the brilliance of legendary performers. Kreskin was a television staple, while Uri Geller captivated audiences with his astonishing feats. Ronnie Gann and Bob Cassidy were mesmerizing crowds, and Al Mann was prolific in producing books and effects alongside numerous other inventors. The atmosphere was electric, and it felt like a unique moment in mentalism history.

During this time, there was a shared understanding of the mentalist’s persona and performance style. Mentalism was straightforward, and audiences genuinely believed in the existence of mind readers. Richard captures this essence in his book, transporting you back to experience the magic of that era!

Within Beyond Magick, you’ll find nine routines from Bascom’s Magick and an additional one contributed to the final index volume of The Complete Magick, totaling ten remarkable effects. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Divine the numbers on two ungimmicked dice placed in a film canister, without ever touching it!
• A stage Swami effect where your hands remain empty before and after the revelation!
• Transform your business card case into an effective peek case!
• A stunning routine where you reveal a three-digit number that an audience member freely chooses, displayed on their own Facebook page!
• Incredible gimmicks that enable you to read minds anywhere!
• A flawless design duplication routine using just an index card and clever subtleties!

And there’s so much more! Each routine is a treasure, packed with invaluable Osterlind insights that will elevate your performances to new heights!