The Intrepid Rogue’s Manual of Deception

by Atlas Brookings

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The Intrepid Rogue’s Manual of Deception is the latest work from mentalist Atlas Brookings, marking his first major release since Train Tracking. This comprehensive guide spans 224 pages and features eight insightful essays, one innovative switch technique, and 14 engaging effects. While Brookings is renowned for his propless methods, this book primarily explores his work with props, including the Hollywood Squares prop that accompanies the text.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find inside:

* You’ll Never Find a More Wretched Hive of Scum and Villainy…

This essay prompts you to reflect on your mentalism aspirations, urging you to utilize analytical skills to identify the right mentors and pathways to achieve your goals. It provides a framework to navigate the often misleading hype surrounding creators and their offerings, outlining four key archetypes prevalent in the mentalism community.

* Quinnfluence

A versatile propless effect suitable for both intimate settings and large audiences, participants think of random information that is then effortlessly revealed. This technique can be framed as either mind reading or influence, making it a powerful tool in your repertoire.

* Gesticulate

A remarkably simple yet deceptive one-handed billet switch, where the unused hand remains in the pocket, ensuring seamless execution.

* The Importance of Being Earnest…

This essay explores your motivations for pursuing mentalism and the potential impact of your answers on your success in the field.

* The Lexi-Con

A captivating three-phase routine where a participant freely selects three words—two from a list and one entirely at their discretion—yet those words are the only ones spelled out in a deck of alphabet cards.

* The Subtle Swindle

Previously known as the Subtle Hustle, this easy, propless method allows you to win or lose at Rock, Paper, Scissors, based on your choice.

* The Untangled Web…

This essay encourages performers to consider audience perception and whether simplifying presentations could enhance their effectiveness.

* High Five

Demonstrating the principles discussed, High Five is a close-up effect involving five numbered business cards. Participants randomly select cards for both themselves and the performer, with their choices and the resulting five-digit number being predicted.