Discover the World of Bizarre Magic and Mentalism
At our core, we are passionate about the captivating realms of bizarre magic and psychic entertainment. We’ve found that embracing bizarre magic has transformed our approach to traditional magic, elevating our performances to new heights. However, one challenge remains: bizarre magic often lacks practicality. While it can weave intricate narratives, truly engaging an audience and suspending their disbelief can be a daunting task, especially when incorporating unconventional props.
Enter this groundbreaking book, which boldly claims to offer practical applications of bizarre storytelling magic—and it delivers remarkably well.
- Memento Mori: A spectator divines three unsettling methods of death, with the final choice revealing unexpected truths.
- This Too Shall Pass: A quick tarot card effect illustrates a traditional Sufi tale.
- Contractual Obligation: A volunteer selects and signs a tarot card, which is then visibly burned. Astonishingly, the signed card reappears, confirmed by both the audience and the volunteer.
- Fear of Flying: A feather floats from the magician’s hand as a haunting story of fear and angels unfolds.
- Presenting Bizarre Magic to the Paying Public: An insightful essay on performance.
- Kevin the Cross-Eyed Vampire Hunter: Enough said!
- All That Is Necessary for Evil to Triumph… Part I: A spectator freely selects a rune, which astonishingly matches a pre-predicted insignia related to historical dark figures.
- All That Is Necessary for Evil to Triumph… Part II: A fictitious tale about the French heroine Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, where the audience uncovers her code word and birthplace, revealing her enduring spirit.
- Scripting & Character: An essay exploring the art of storytelling.
- Lockerbie: A psychometry test leads to a chilling prediction of the Lockerbie disaster.
- The Collier’s Rant: This can be presented as a tarot card effect or a full séance.
- Puzzling Spectators: An engaging essay.
- The Atheist’s Last Test of Faith: A self-proclaimed atheist signs a contract to sell his soul, only to have it returned in a surprising twist.
- Scene Stealer: A spectator thinks of a movie scene, and the performer draws it, revealing the title through clever guessing.
- A Question of Fate: A spectator chooses a tarot card, and the performer provides an eerily accurate reading before producing a match for the card.
And there are more intriguing surprises waiting for you to discover!