Publisher: Hermetic PressLocation: Seattle, USADate: 2005Pages: 219Layout: 6″x9″, hardbound

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Despite the extensive literature on mentalism produced over the last century, few works have remained influential. Max Maven, writing as Phil Goldstein, has established one of the most significant and innovative collections in the field, spanning from the late twentieth century into the present. His early works included five concise collections known as “The Color Series,” featuring groundbreaking mentalism effects like “Desire,” “The Spirit is Willing (to Write),” and “Four-sided Triangle.” These items are now regarded as modern classics. Maven intentionally limited the production of these booklets, which have since become rare collectibles, often selling for hundreds of dollars. Now, after 25 years, the complete Color Series is available once more, featuring all 53 effects, beautifully illustrated by Ton Onosaka, in a 240-page hardcover edition. Welcome to the revival of a classic—Prism.