
Sixth Answer: “Banachek's Psychological Subtleties and Richard Busch’s Peek Performances top my list of essential reading for the modern mentalist.” All you need to study is Corinda.”įourth Answer: “A great book for the beginner is Henry Hay's The Amateur Magician’s Handbook.”įifth Answer: “Don't forget Larry Becker's Stunners!” Third Answer: “Waters wasn't a performer and most of his effects aren’t very practical. Second Answer: “ Annemann and Corinda are out of date. Question: “What book or books are essential reading for someone just starting out in magic, particularly mentalism?”įirst Answer: “ Annemann's Practical Mental Effects and Corinda’s 13 Steps to Mentalism are essential reading for every mentalist.” Recent Thread on an Internet Magicians’ Forum – The Thirty-Nine Steps - A Mentalist's Library of Essential Works

The unique feature of this list is that Bob explains for each title why it is in his list. It lists Bob's 39 most important magic books to study to achieve mastery in mentalism.

Many consider this ebook the best Bob has ever written. This is an excerpt from Bob Cassidy's exceptional Fundamentals ebook. For this, he has received many honours - including recognition from The Magic Circle who awarded him membership to the Inner Circle with Gold Star - a covetous award.Updated: The Thirty-Nine Steps to Mentalism

However, Corinda succeeded in producing what has now become the most classic encyclopedia of mental magic. Without the advice of friends and invaluable assistance of the Puslisher, Harry Clarke, the task would have been impossible. While on tour in America, his friends persuaded him to write a book and with the support of nearly every professional Mentalist in the world, Corinda set out to compile The Thirteen Steps to Mentalism.Īfter two years the series was published step by step. Today, known throughout the world, Corinda has been acclaimed as inventor, writer, and teacher of Mentalism - the art of mind-reading.
