Richard Osterlind - 13 Steps to Mentalism

Starring Richard Osterlind

6-DVD Set
12 HOURS OF CLASSIC MENTALISM - PERFORMANCE - EXPLANATION - DISCUSSION

Tony Corinda’s landmark work, 13 Steps To Mentalism, is widely considered to be the mentalist’s bible. In this comprehensive DVD series, modern-day master Richard Osterlind performs dynamic effects from each step of Corinda’s seminal work in front of a live audience. Then, along with co-host Jim Sisti, digs deep into the principles and concepts that make this material so strong and timeless. This DVD set ably demonstrates why Corinda’s 13 Steps To Mentalism will always be a fundamental and substantial part of any mentalist’s education.

DISC 1
Introduction to Corinda’s 13 Steps to Mentalism
Step One – Swami Gimmick
Introduction
Discussion of the Book
Swami Gimmick – Discussion
An Opening Effect
A Stage Effect
Dartboard Prediction
A First Class Newspaper Effect
Matches or Cigarettes
A Close-Up Quickie
Living and Dead
Step Two – Pencil, Lip, Sound
and Muscle Reading
Introduction
The Spectator as the Telepathist
Just Chance (Impromptu)
Ghost Deck
Sujan Location
Muscle Reading – Discussion

DISC 2
Step Three – Mnemonics and Mental Systems
Introduction
The Amazing Memory Test
A Day For Any Date
Extraction of Cube Roots
Magic Square
Knight’s Tour
Simple Card Systems

DISC 3 Step Four – Predictions
Introduction
What is a Prediction? – Discussion
Predictions, Billet Knives, Pencils, and Indexes – Discussion
A Million to One
The £75,000 Test
Astronomical
The Third Choice
The Prophesy
Hanging Prediction
Step Five – Blindfold and X-Ray Eyes
Introduction
S ightless Vision Act
Impromptu Test (performance only)
Mental Masterpiece (Fogel’s Newspaper Prediction)

DISC 4
Step Six – Billets Introduction
Billets – Discussion
Center Tear
Jaks’ Crystal Locket
Three Little Questions
Great Minds Think Alike
Step Seven – Book Tests
Introduction
A Classic Swindle
My Word
A Lesson in Mentalism
The Missing Link
The Crossword Puzzle

DISC 5
Step Eight – Two-Person Telepathy
Introduction
Two-Person Telepathy
Step Nine – Mediumistic Stunts
Introduction
Mediumistic Stunts
Cold Hand
Zarkamorta II
Spirit Slates
Step Ten – Card Tricks
Introduction
Photo Memory
Incredible Slate Test
Teleprognos
Birds of a Feather
Blind Coincidence
Two Minds
Before Your Very Eyes

DISC 6
Step Eleven – The Question and Answer Act
Introduction
The Question and Answer Act
Step Twelve – Publicity Stunts
Introduction
Publicity Stunts – Discussion
Step Thirteen – Patter and Presentation
Introduction
Patter and Presentation – Discussion