Osterlind, Richard: The
Professional Mentalist's Field Manual ©2014 Richard Osterlind Osterland Mysteries Softcover, perfect-bound, 5.5x8.5",114 pages |
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Comments: Advice for the professional mentalist.
Part of a series in the style of Army Field Manuals. The series
includes:
The Professional Mentalist's Field Manual
The Professional Mentalist's Intelligence Manual
The Professional Mentalist's Officer's Manual
The Professional Mentalist's Survival Manual
Contents (from book ToC, page numbers missing for second half):
7 Foreword
9 Introduction
11 Working Surrounded
15 A Maginfying Glass
19 Some Clothing Tips
23 Act Professionally Towards Fellow Entertainers
27 The Real Secret of Overcoming Stage Fright
31 Packing Up Your Show
35 Don't Take Chances on Delicate Props or Methods
39 Understanding Wat Effect Means
43 Imply But Do Not State Your Powers
47 The Audience Only Gets One Half of Your Show
51 Composing Your Show
55 The Osterlind Show
67 Be Careful of Who You Take Advice From
Do Mentalism For the Right Reason
Make It Look Real
It's All About Perception
They Will Remember What They See
Theatrical Distance
They Are Not Really Volunteers
How To Get a Standing Ovation
On Stooges and Pre-Show Work
You Have to be Pragmatic