
Magic Video - Richard Osterlind - Mystique
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Unveiling Richard Osterlind's Mystique: A Digital Masterclass
Prepare to elevate your craft with 'Mystique', Richard Osterlind's comprehensive digital book, offering an unparalleled journey into the world of advanced mentalism and magic. Far more than just a collection of tricks, this extraordinary PDF features 17 meticulously crafted chapters, brimming with fresh, never-before-published material, refined classics, and profound theoretical insights. Delve into six brand-new, original effects that will astound any audience, alongside essential updates to cornerstone Osterlind routines, including the complete 'Miracle Thought Projection' – long considered one of the strongest pieces of mentalism ever created. Magicians utilizing the 'Breakthrough Card System' will also discover groundbreaking new work and clever shortcuts, ensuring this resource is invaluable for both seasoned performers and aspiring artists alike.
Beyond the Mechanics: The True Philosophy of Performance
'Mystique' transcends mere instruction, inviting you to explore the very essence of why magic captivates. Richard Osterlind dedicates two incredible chapters to the art of misdirection, presenting an entirely new perspective that will challenge and refine your current approach. He shares his unique philosophies on what separates true mastery from simple skill, drawing lessons from the great masters of the past and revealing the 'Real Secrets' of magic that many contemporary performers overlook. Learn a remarkable, reputation-making effect that has amazed audiences, including a US President, for over a decade. Additionally, discover an amazing new 3-part prediction routine using only three index cards and a pen, plus a wonderful fresh take on Bryn Reynolds' 'Lucky Nite'.
An Unprecedented Wealth of Bonus Material
As if the core content weren't enough, 'Mystique' delivers exceptional bonus value. Included within its pages are the full texts of two highly acclaimed, best-selling books previously only available in electronic format: 'The Memorized Breakthrough Card System' and 'The Business of Magic'. Each has been lauded as a top-tier resource for mentalists and magicians, offering practical advice and powerful techniques. But the bonuses don't stop there. Osterlind also includes 'Two-Faced Epic', a routine that brilliantly utilizes three 'Two-Faced' folders to produce one of the best stage Mental Epic effects imaginable, complete with a powerful number force. 'Mystique' is not just a book; it's an entire library of advanced magical thought, poised to become an instant classic in your digital collection.
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Mystique
by Richard Osterlind
This exciting new book features 17 chapters full of new material, classics, and profound ideas including:
You'll find six brand new, never-before-published effects in addition to some updates to Osterlind classics, including the complete Miracle Thought Projection. There's also some brand new work on the Breakthrough Card System!
You'll also discover two incredible chapters on misdirection and two additional chapters to make you think about your magic!
As a bonus, the full text of two best-selling books previously only available in electronic format are included - The Memorized Breakthrough Card System and The Business of Magic!
Not since Dynamic Mysteries has Richard Osterlind published a book like Mystique! It's a totally different type of magic book for the advanced performer that incorporates ideas and concepts that only a lifetime of performing could impart.
Not only will you learn some of the most impossible-looking mentalism and magic, but you will be treated to the reasons and philosophies of why the material works. There has never been a book quite like this one.
In a world that believes everything new is good and everything old is pass? Richard shows you why the great masters of the past were light years ahead of most magicians today. He delves into what the Real Secrets of magic are all about.
Richard talks about misdirection and gives an amazing new slant that will have you rethinking everything you do. Then he provides an effect that has been a reputation maker for him for over a decade that has even amazed a President (yes, of the United States!)
There is an amazing new 3-part prediction routine done with only three index cards and a pen and a wonderful take on Bryn Reynold's Lucky Nite.
If you like Richard's Bill to Cigarette, you will love a new effect that takes it one step further. You will get his take on the difference between magic and skill and learn his original Puff Pasteboard routine.
For years, mentalists have been paying high prices for the out-of-print Dynamic Mysteries just for the Miracle Thought Projection routine. This item has been called one of the strongest pieces of mentalism ever. The entire routine is included in this book!
There's also an incredible new Q&A act that is totally straightforward, easy and completely undetectable. There is also an ancient effect that, if you try it, you will see why simplicity is the key to mastery.
For those of you who use the Breakthrough Card System, there is a chapter on how to work the system backwards with shortcuts you already know!
As an added bonus, we are including two other full books within the pages of Mystique. Both The Memorized Breakthrough Card System and The Business of Magic, formally only available as e-books, are included. Both of these have been acclaimed as two of the best buys in mentalism and magic and each have been best-sellers in their electronic formats.
As if that were not enough, there is another bonus routine included! Richard's Two-Faced has been highly applauded as one of the great utility devices of all time. Richard includes a routine called Two-Faced Epic that uses three of these folders to produce one of the best stage Mental Epic effects imaginable! And, in addition to the routine, you will learn one of the greatest number forces ever!
Mystique is destined to be another Osterlind classic!













