Mentalism
The art of the mind — every branch of mentalism explored in depth.
Propless Mentalism
Performing without any props — pure psychology, suggestion, and showmanship.
Key authors: Fraser Parker, Peter Turner, Luke Jermay
Billet Work
The art of secretly reading written information — center tears, peeks, switches.
Key authors: Peter Turner, Banachek, Annemann
Cold Reading
Appearing to know intimate details about strangers through observation and psychology.
Key authors: Derren Brown, Luke Jermay, Ian Rowland
Psychological Forces
Influencing someone's 'free' choice through subtle psychological techniques.
Key authors: Peter Turner, Fraser Parker, Derren Brown
Dual Reality
Creating two different experiences — one for the volunteer, another for the audience.
Key authors: Fraser Parker, Luke Jermay, Alexander Marsh
PK (Psychokinesis) Effects
The appearance of moving objects with the mind — PK touches, metal bending, telekinesis.
Key authors: Banachek, Luke Jermay, Phedon Bilek
Drawing Duplications
Revealing a spectator's secretly drawn image — peeks, impression devices, psychology.
Key authors: Peter Turner, Asi Wind, Richard Osterlind
Book Tests
Divining words or passages from freely chosen books.
Key authors: Ted Karmilovich, Max Maven, Phill Smith
Hypnotic Effects
Creating the appearance of hypnotic phenomena — arm levitation, catalepsy, amnesia.
Key authors: Peter Turner, Luke Jermay, Derren Brown
Star Sign Divination
Determining someone's zodiac sign through psychological and linguistic techniques.
Key authors: Fraser Parker, Peter Turner