
Ebook - 101108 Lecture Notes by Marc Spelmann (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Marc Spelmann, a name synonymous with cutting-edge mentalism, unveils his closely guarded secrets in the '101108 Lecture Notes'. Originally penned exclusively for his sold-out 2-hour lecture in Las Vegas, this digital ebook is your unique opportunity to delve into the mind of a master. Far from a mere collection of tricks, this limited edition material presents eight previously unpublished routines and foundational principles, meticulously crafted for impact and practicality.
Unpublished Routines Unveiled
Within these pages, you'll discover a treasure trove of innovative mentalism. Learn the 'IYP Chair Test (In Your Pocket)', a super easy yet highly effective two-phase routine perfect for any setting, from intimate gatherings to grand stages. Witness the astonishment of audiences with 'Booker', an impromptu book test principle that astounded everyone in Vegas with its logical and direct approach. Explore 'PVP – Positional Visual Persuasion', Spelmann's brilliant, clean handling of the bank night plot, lauded by mentalism's most notable names for its baffling simplicity – no awkward loads or gimmicks, just five envelopes and pure deception. You'll also find 'Time is of the Essence', a powerful impromptu watch routine requiring only a borrowed watch and two business cards.
Innovative Principles & Practical Applications
Spelmann doesn't just teach effects; he shares the underlying principles that make them so deceptive. Adapt the principles from 'Perfect Location' to divine a chosen landmark from a postcard, a routine so direct and easy, Marc uses it for trade show performances. Master 'N.A.M.D The Sequel', his updated, easily constructed marked deck system from 2004, celebrated for being one of the easiest to read yet hardest to detect. Each routine is fully detailed, ensuring you can integrate these powerful effects seamlessly into your repertoire.
Spelmann's Philosophical Insights
Beyond the routines, Marc offers compelling 'Theory & Thoughts' sections, sharing his current perspectives on mentalism, the importance of genuine claims, and how performers develop their unique personas. This invaluable segment alone provides a deeper understanding of the art, guiding you to refine your own approach. This digital download offers instant access to material that many said was 'too good to give away', making it an essential addition for any serious mentalist or magician.
Original Specs

Written exclusively for his 2 hour lecture in Las Vegas, Marc Spelmann has held nothing back in this limited edition booklet.
With eight previously unpublished routines and principles from a super easy but highly effect chair test through to a book test principle that astonished everyone who saw it live in Vegas.
We completely sold out of these at Mindvention after Marc's 2 hour lecture. The lecture booklet is A4 in size, full-color card stock cover, black and white glossy pages, and fully illustrated throughout.
101108 Lecture Booklet – Marc Spelmann
Contents include:
Time is of the Essence
Marc Spelmann's very own impromptu watch routine that is logical, effective for close up and parlor and astonishing. A borrowed watch and two business cards is all that is required for this routine that Marc demonstrated again and again in Vegas.
Booker
Using a similar principle to Time is of the Essence Marc has developed an impromptu book test that is logical and extremely direct.
No Such Luck
Spelmann's handling of the limited edition 'No Chance Delux Set' an effect left to complete chance always seems to go the performers was despite the true fairness of the demonstration.
So sure is the performer that they genuinely gamble a large sum of money on an outcome they cannot possibly control.
Perfect Location
Imagine being able to have a person focus on a postcard of a landmark in a city from around the world, not only do know what landmark but you repeat the process matching every time. This routine is both direct and super easy. The principle can be adapted to practically any theme. Marc tips his use of the principle for his trade show performances.
N.A.M.D The Sequel
Marc has finally published his updated version of N.A.M.D. which was his marked deck from 2004. This deck is easily constructed in under half an hour and is possible the most easy to read marking system but also one of the hardest to detect.
PVP – Positional Visual Persuasion
Spelmann's brilliant handling of the bank night plot. This is routine received rave reviews in Las Vegas from some of mentalism's most notable names. Every step is logical and the routine is quite astonishing. No thumb tips, no awkward loads, no double envelopes, just 5 envelopes. This is certainly one of the easiest and cleanest bank nights and the fact that the spectator removes the contents of each envelope makes it totally baffling.
In Shaxons Shadow
Marc Spelmann has created a wonderful principle that seems so unbelievably fair yet you can predict or divine a word, in any book, on any page, on any line.
IYP Chair Test (In Your Pocket)
Marc developed this beautiful two phase chair routine so that he always had something that could be performed on the largest stage yet could literally fit into his pocket.
Four spectators each randomly choose a sweet, 3 are green and 1 is red. Marc successfully locates the person with the red sweet, without equivoque, double talk or any electrical devices.
He then instructs each person to sit on a chair, all id totally fair but he is able to influence the person holding the red sweet to sit in the chair he wants.
Theory & Thoughts
Marc divulges his current thoughts on mentalism, what is important, what we claim and how we develop our own personas in three compelling sections.
No Answers, Hurdles and No Show Willie.
For what is contained in these pages many said it was too good to give away.
Please note this is a limited printing.
Pages 24 – Saddle Stitched
All Items are Brand New in Original Packaging
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included













