Ebook|Mentalism & Hypnosis - A Magicians Guide to the Tarot by Paul Voodini (Digital Download)
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Unlock the Mystery of Tarot for Your Magic & Mentalism
The Tarot, with its rich symbolism and captivating imagery, has long been a source of fascination, not just for the public, but for magicians and mentalists alike. Imagine the added depth and intrigue you could bring to your close-up performances by incorporating these ancient cards. Yet, many performers find themselves hesitant, daunted by the prospect of memorizing 78 card meanings, struggling to adapt Tarot's unique size and shape for 'tricks,' or navigating the fine line between an entertaining reading and a genuine fortune-telling session.
Paul Voodini's Real-World Tarot Solutions
Paul Voodini, renowned for his practical approach to mentalism, steps in to demystify the Tarot for the working performer. Building on the success of his 'Magician's Guide to Palm Reading,' this exclusive digital download provides a clear, concise pathway to integrating Tarot into your act. This guide is the culmination of a decade of real-world application, offering tried-and-tested methods that are firmly rooted in the art of magical entertainment. You'll learn how to deliver captivating, quick readings that engage your audience without getting bogged down in complex interpretations or ethical quandaries.
Practical Tricks & Ethical Guidance
Beyond readings, Voodini addresses the challenge of performing 'tricks' with Tarot cards. He presents several ingenious and easy-to-do routines that honor the integrity of the Tarot while delivering powerful magical moments. Forget awkward handling; these effects are designed for seamless integration. Crucially, the ebook provides invaluable insight into the ethical considerations of using Tarot in performance, ensuring your presentation is always perceived as astonishing entertainment rather than an attempt at genuine prognostication. This ensures both your comfort and your audience's enjoyment, making the Tarot a powerful, versatile tool in your arsenal.
Your Essential Guide to Tarot Integration
Whether you're new to the Tarot and eager to explore its potential, or an experienced performer looking for fresh insights and professional advice, 'A Magician's Guide to the Tarot' is an indispensable resource. This 86-page PDF ebook is designed for magicians and mentalists seeking to add a unique, mystical dimension to their close-up routines, all explained in jargon-free, practical language. It's not about becoming a professional Tarot reader, but about harnessing the profound aura of these cards to create unforgettable displays of wonder and mystery.
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Paul Voodini – A Magicians Guide to the Tarot
From the man who brought you the Magician's Guide to Palm Reading, comes the Magician's Guide to the Tarot!
The Tarot has long fascinated both magicians and the general public. With its entrancing artwork and air of mystery, these cards are the perfect tool for magicians and mentalists. However many magicians and mentalists can find it difficult to incorporate the Tarot into their close-up sets. Learning what each card means and then delivering a 'reading' can seem a daunting task. With 78 cards in a full deck, many can be worried that it is impossible to remember what each card means. And when it comes to using the Tarot for 'tricks', their size and shape can often mean that even an experienced card magician can struggle to use them.
Both issues are addressed in this guide, the first of its kind for magicians in terms of both advice and practicality. Paul has used the Tarot as a tool for magical entertainment for the past decade, and his method of delivering quick entertaining readings is included within this manuscript. The problem of ethics and how to keep readings very firmly on the 'entertainment' side is also addressed and resolved. And finally Paul presents several ways of using the Tarot for tricks that are easy to do but also manage to keep the Tarot's integrity in place.
If you've ever wondered about the Tarot, perhaps thought it would be great to use a deck of these fascinating alternative to playing cards, but have up to now struggled to find a way of utilising them, then this guide is for you. Likewise, even if you are already comfortable using the Tarot, this guide offers invaluable ideas and insights from a professional entertainer who has used the Tarot 'in the field' for a decade.
The Tarot is ideal for providing displays of wonder and mystery – the essential ingredients of magic. This guide shows you how you too can provide that wonder and mystery, with everything fully explained in easy to understand language that does not get bogged down in jargon or woolly 'new age' rhetoric. This practical guide is aimed very firmly at magicians and mentalists who live in the real world, and need real world advice and ideas.
Please note that The Magician's Guide to the Tarot is a PDF and is aimed at magicians and mentalists who are interested in incorporating the Tarot into their close-up routines and sets for entertainment purposes. It is not aimed at those wanting the work as Tarot card readers providing in-depth readings. For those interested in providing in-depth readings, please refer to other work by Paul Voodini.
1st edition 2013, 86 pages.
word count: 25013 which is equivalent to 100 standard pages of text
