Discover one of the most sought-after modern mentalism books, now back in print!

“One of the great unsung heroes of original and fooling magic.”Derren Brown

“Hector’s a phenomenon.”Andy Nyman

In the late 2000s, underground UK performer Hector Chadwick released The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick, a groundbreaking book filled with innovative concepts that revitalized the mentalism scene. It quickly sold out, and enthusiasts have long awaited its return.

Now, The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick is back, enhanced and refined. Each routine has been thoroughly revised, and the book includes new illustrations, making it the definitive edition. Additionally, over 50 pages of fresh routines and insightful essays have been added.

After diving into this book, you’ll understand why Derren Brown has relied on Hector’s expertise for his award-winning theatrical and television productions.

Unlike many dense mentalism texts, The Definitive Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick is refreshingly accessible. Hector’s engaging writing style encourages you to rethink your approach and elevate your performance. Don’t be misled by its light-hearted tone; the content is pure gold.

This stunning hardcover spans nearly 260 pages, featuring a range of practical mentalism effects and thought-provoking essays on key mentalism principles. His insights on equivoque alone are worth the price of admission, and you’ll even find what might be the shortest magic essay ever published.

Effects included in The Definitive Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick

• Keys
• An Astrological Aside
• The Paper Plane Chair Game
• Reds & Blacks
• A Card Behind
• Shriek
• One Hundred Pages
• Equivoque À Deux
• Mars & Murrie
• The Windsor Magnet
• Tossed Out Q&A

These amazing mentalism routines are accompanied by thought-provoking essays touching on a variety of important topics from justification for writing down a thought to examining clichés in magic.

How does The Definitive Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick differ from earlier editions?

• Two new tricks, including the astonishing card effect “Shriek,” previously found only in rare lecture notes, and a new impromptu book test called “One Hundred Pages” that can be performed from a distance.
• Five additional essays offering unique insights into essential mentalism themes like predictions, scripting, and the one-ahead principle.
• Over 50 extra pages of content.
• Illustrations created by Hector himself have been included.

If you’re considering a new addition to your library, The Definitive Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick meets every criterion. Both mentalists and magicians will find this material invaluable and inspiring for years to come.

“The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick is a Modern Classic. I perform routines from the book to this day, and reading the essays made me a better magician. It is such an important book to me.”Andrew Frost (@sleightlyobsessed)

“Quite possibly my favorite magic book I’ve ever read. And I’ve read at least four.”Marc Kerstein

“We had the genuine joy of reading The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick for the first time some eight years after we started performing magic together, and were quite cross that it had not been in our hands much, much earlier. We have no doubts that you will love this book just as much as we do. Which is a lot. A huge amount really.”Morgan & West

“Genuinely the most inspiring, useful, and intelligent mentalism book I have ever purchased.”Chris Cox

“Hector Chadwick is, in my opinion, the best writer in mentalism. His prose is always full of wisdom (without any pretense or posturing); it is witty, insightful and crystal-clear in meaning and description. When I’m asked what my 5 favorite mentalism books are, ‘The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick’ is always at the top of my list.”Tom Baxter