Divine by Colin McLeod
“Colin McLeod is the future of mentalism. While some excel as performers and others as creators, Colin embodies both qualities, setting him apart in our field.” – Ken Webber
“There’s a select group of creators and performers in magic whose words I value deeply. Colin McLeod tops that list. Engaging with his work will provide you with fresh, innovative insights.” – Bill Abbott
“Colin McLeod is among the greatest innovators of our time. His performance style and approach are inspiring, offering a wealth of thought-provoking material. He is a formidable mental force!” – Peter Turner
“Colin’s mentalism is both practical and cleverly deceptive. His work is impressive, delivered by a genuinely nice person.” – Andy Nyman
“Colin McLeod presents intriguing and entertaining ideas about the possibilities of mentalism. His performances are engaging, and he explains his methods clearly and efficiently. Despite his questionable haircut and thick accent, his lectures are a delight. Prepare to be amazed by his sharp mind!” – Ian Rowland
For the First Time…
Colin reveals his creative process and methods in a way never seen before. Learn to use the Multi-Dimensional Die to uncover spectators’ memories and perform a ‘Bank Note in Hand’ routine without any complex electronics. Gain insights into his real-world routines using a deck of cards, including ‘The Tossed Out Deck,’ where participants only think of cards. Discover how to memorize a deck in under two minutes and engage the entire audience in testing your memory. You’ll also learn to lay down two cards and have spectators accurately name them.
Colin shares his latest work on the Q&A routine, offering a fresh perspective on Mental Epic to make it resonate with live audiences. Additionally, he unveils his opening routine for close-up performances, ensuring audience engagement, and introduces his ‘headline prediction’ method, allowing you to accurately predict real-world events, with event organizers also confirming your predictions. This groundbreaking technique is the cleanest method for making advance predictions.
The book is structured as a series of essays, encompassing all the above teachings and more. Explore the ‘Dunninger Ploy’ and its various applications, a section dedicated to making billets psychologically invisible, and a Q&A with Peter Turner discussing Colin’s unique views on different aspects of mentalism. A chapter detailing Colin’s journey, the influential figures he has encountered, and the experiences shaping his career will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of his mindset and methodologies. By the end, you’ll grasp who Colin is, how he thinks, and how his insights can elevate your own practice in mentalism.