Leo Boudreau

Leo Boudreau’s works are now available electronically after being out of print for years, allowing a new generation of magicians to explore his ingenious techniques for creating genuine miracles. Many claim his effects are as close to real mind reading as one can get, and I wholeheartedly agree. His ability to discern the chosen item from a spectator is so nuanced that it seems effortless. As Leo stated in Al Mann’s introduction to *Psimatrika*:

“I can give a deck of cards to a person and tell him to secretly cut the deck as much as possible and then to deal three cards or more, and I can tell him what the cards are! from across the room!!! (You got to be kidding Leo, I thought.) And I have a way of reading the backs of anybody’s unmarked deck!!!”

Even if Leo’s tricks don’t align with your style, understanding their mechanics is crucial. Otherwise, you might find yourself completely baffled one day, wishing to uncover their secrets.

Many effects described by Leo utilize concepts from mathematics, such as the ‘De Bruijn cycle’ and ‘Gray code,’ which possess unique properties beneficial for mentalists.

First edition, 1986, Arlington, VA; 122 pages

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Word count: 37,104 which is equivalent to 148 standard pages of text