Mind Blowing by James Biss

Years ago, I discovered this book through a rave review from my favorite mentalist, who incorporated two of its effects into his show. What better endorsement could there be than a professional recommending another’s work?

This book, alongside Barrie Richardson’s works, stands out as one of the finest contributions to modern mentalism. James Biss’s “Mind Blowing” has created quite a buzz. If you’re passionate about mentalism or exploring contemporary techniques, this book is essential.

Consider this: the book is of exceptional quality and priced beyond the reach of casual readers. While many own popular mentalism DVDs and Richardson’s books, fewer have this gem, making its secrets more elusive.

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This year’s global bestseller in mentalism is now available in paperback, featuring The Celeris Effect—an incredible piece of mental magic embedded within the book!

In the early 2010s, Canadian mentalist and author James Biss released his groundbreaking first book, “Messing With Minds.” Now out of print, it has become a highly sought-after treasure in the magic community, fetching hundreds at auctions. Today, James performs, lectures, and collaborates with leading figures in mentalism, reimagining classic plots into captivating effects for modern audiences.

As the decade concludes, James Biss has finally unveiled his eagerly awaited sequel, “Mind Blowing,” now in paperback.

“Mind Blowing” features numerous essays on innovative performance techniques, including the thought-provoking “Practicing Zentalism” and “The Seven Secrets of Mind Blowing.” Each piece delves into his alternative approaches to the often aggressive mentality found in our craft. This thrilling new work also shares the backstories of his notable creations, such as TeslaVision, White Tagger, and the premier mentalist design duplication tool, The Impressionable Mind Board. Additionally, it includes comprehensive instructions for building the most sought-after mental assistant of the generation—the Remote Control Change Pack.

The core of this remarkable 352-page book encompasses the engaging presentations and ingeniously simple methods that have become synonymous with James Biss. This paperback edition also features:

• The Dating Game: A fun twist where bachelors guess a bachelorette’s cell phone number (exclusive to this edition!)
• Zenerbocker, Visionaries, and Out of Rhine’s World: Standout, impactful effects using oversized ESP cards.
• Taking Pictures & esp-Mail: Revamped and captivating approaches to Q & A.
• Chinese Oracle: The ultimate multi-phase prediction routine.
• Password Projected: Annemann/Cassidy-style clairvoyance without envelopes.
• Plus a variety of highly mental effects, including Breastigitation, Do Not Disturb, Mental Air Mail, and over twenty other original concepts.

As a bonus, “Mind Blowing” can also serve as a prop on stage. The book is uniquely gaffed to perform one of the most powerful pieces of mental magic you’ll ever execute—the vanish and reappearance of a selected page, entirely in the hands of a spectator! This effect alone makes the book an extraordinary value that will astonish both you and your audience.