Prepare to be astounded! “Essential Sleights for Mentalists” by John Riggs unveils the secrets to captivating mentalism. Learn must-have sleights & techniques for mind-blowing effects!
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Master the Art of Mentalism with Essential Sleights by John Riggs
Originally presented at the 1995 Las Vegas Meeting of the Minds, Essential Sleights for Mentalists by John Riggs has become a cornerstone for mentalists worldwide. The overwhelming enthusiasm from the audience made it clear that this topic was not just useful but essential for any serious practitioner of mentalism.
In this comprehensive two-hour DVD, John Riggs delves into the sleights that are absolutely crucial for the working mentalist. These aren’t just handy tricks—they are lifesavers that can get you out of tight spots and open up a world of possibilities for creating a virtually unlimited array of effects.
Whether you’re working with playing cards, index cards, postcards, or business cards, the sleights demonstrated in this DVD are universally applicable. Additionally, you’ll find dedicated sections on the use of the shiner and coin sleights, making this a well-rounded resource for any mentalist.
Included with the DVD is a PDF book, easily accessible by inserting the DVD into your computer and clicking on the DATA folder. It’s that simple!
What You’ll Learn:
- Crimps and Bridges
- Nail Nicks
- The Double-Lift and Turnover
- The Key Card and how to use it
- Various ways to locate and control cards
- The Hofzinser Spread control and several variants
- The Classic Pass and Turnover Pass for more advanced applications
- A variety of False Shuffles for all skill levels and applications, from maintaining a red-black setup to maintaining a full-deck stack
- A thorough discussion of the Henry Hay False Dovetail Shuffle from the Amateur Magician’s Handbook
- Coin switches and their application in Mentalism
- The use of a shiner and how to ring the gimmick in and out of play
And much more! With a run time of over two hours, this DVD is packed with invaluable insights and techniques that will elevate your mentalism skills to the next level.
I originally presented this lecture in 1995 at the Las Vegas Meeting of the Minds, and it became apparent to me, due to the enthusiasm with which it was received, it was a topic Mentalists welcomed. I realized I needed far more than the limited time I was allotted to do the topic justice.
In this TWO HOUR discussion, I cover sleights I consider essential to the working Mentalist. Not useful, not handy—but ESSENTIAL. Some of these sleights are lifesavers if you find yourself in a tight corner, and armed with this toolkit of moves and techniques, a virtual unlimited assortment of effects is possible.
The sleights I demonstrate are equally useful with Playing Cards, Index Cards, Postcards, and Business cards. There is also a section on the use of the shiner, and a section on coin sleights. The book is included as a PDF on the DVD. Put it in the drive on your computer, click on the DATA folder, there it is!
On this DVD, I cover:
Crimps and Bridges
Nail Nicks
The Double-Lift and Turnover
The Key Card and how to use it
Various ways to locate and control cards
The Hofzinser Spread control and several variants
The Classic Pass and Turnover Pass for more advanced applications
A variety of False Shuffles for all skill levels and applications, from maintaining a red-black setup to maintaining a full-deck stack.
A thorough discussion of the Henry Hay False Dovetail Shuffle from the Amateur Magician’s Handbook
Coin switches and their application in Mentalism
The use of a shiner and how to ring the gimmick in and out of play
And more, or course.
Run time over two hours.
