“Every time Ian Rowland performs, I am amazed by the ingenuity of his routines, thought processes, and execution. I’ve witnessed Ian excel in various performance settings, and if you’re eager to master impactful mentalism, heed his insights!” -Pete Turner

“Ian Rowland consistently captures our attention. His vital contributions to mentalism and cold reading are indispensable for serious practitioners. His routines are not only clever but also teach you how to engage with your audience and ‘make magic meaningful’.” -Jeff & Tessa Evason

“Ian is among my favorite performers and thinkers. His creativity and understanding of audience psychology shine through in his routines. If you’re looking for mentalism that is both clever and practical, you’ll appreciate what he offers.” -Marc Paul

“Ian possesses an extraordinary mind, generating brilliant ideas. I’m proud to count him as a friend in the magic community.” -Shin Lim

“Ian is a polymath with a keen intellect, especially in magic and mentalism. His insights have enhanced many performances, and his unique perspective is invaluable.” -Marc Salem

“I’ve always admired Ian’s work as an inventor and performer. His insights on creating meaningful magic are particularly valuable.” -Lior Manor

What Will He Teach?

Mind Sniffing: An engaging mind-reading effect perfect for opening acts, featuring visual appeal, audience participation, and humor, culminating in a strong applause cue.A Lesson In Memory: A transformative experience where the audience witnesses an ‘impossible’ mental challenge become effortless. This original demonstration has never been published before—it’s genuinely real.The Psychic Crowd: A captivating two-phase routine showcasing pure telepathy. In Phase 1, the audience attempts to read a spectator’s mind. In Phase 2, you demonstrate mind-reading without any written clues, relying solely on thoughts.Truth Or Lies: A signature routine Ian has performed globally, functioning as a human lie detector that’s easy to execute yet leaves a lasting impression!Math Genius: Another demonstration where an ‘impossible’ mental challenge involving numbers becomes simple, allowing a spectator to perform rapid calculations they never thought possible. Like ‘A Lesson In Memory,’ this is authentic—no tricks involved.Pulp Prediction: A straightforward effect fitting either a ‘persuasion and influence’ or ‘prediction’ theme. While the method is classic, the presentation twists create a compelling climax, complete with a satisfying ‘slow burn’ gag.Twin Think: A favorite card trick of Ian’s that can be performed anywhere, even without a table. The theme revolves around ‘minds in harmony,’ involving two audience members. It may seem like a simple card trick, but the reactions are extraordinary!One In A Million: A unique book test that stands out as one of the most deceptive, with seemingly no chance of trickery. The twist ending will surprise your audience, and the script and presentation are worth studying, with numerous applications.

Who Is He?

Ian Rowland is a professional writer, speaker, trainer, and mentalist based in London, England. He incorporates magic and mentalism into his corporate lectures on persuasion and communication skills, with clients including the FBI, Coca-Cola, Google, Hewlett-Packard, the British Olympic Team, and the Ministry of Defence. Ian is a member of the Inner Magic Circle.

He authored ‘The Full Facts Book of Cold Reading’ and has published over 200 mentalism tricks and articles. Ian wrote the ‘Loving Mentalism’ column in The Magic Circular for 12 years and a similar column in MAGIC magazine for 5 years. He has lectured and performed at major conventions, including MAGIC Live (5 times), Blackpool (3 times), and Masters of Magic, and has performed in around 30 countries. Ian has also consulted for TV shows featuring Uri Geller, Derren Brown, Ben Earl, and others.

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