On Jun 2, 2018, the Sponge wrote:
Wondering how much overlap from his other works?

On Jun 15, 2018, Pixelated wrote:
I'm towards the end now and haven't been able to put it down. It has honestly changed my approach to performing.
Great effects with minimal(istic) props which means pocket management is simplified massively.

I cant wait to perform these routines!

I want to just say this...and then I will leave you in peace.

Your book is superb...simply superb...and I am only a few effects into it.

Regarding your thinking toward mentalism, I wholeheartedly agree. This is the most inspirational book on mentalism that I have read in years and the best material I have come across for a very very long time. As you know I am a huge fan of Annemann, Andruzzi and Charles Cameron, I regard them as the masters of their craft, I have say, without blowing smoke up your arse, I regard you as being in the same league. Seriously, keep up the good work... David Lees

Hi Scott,

Wow, what a book.

I knew M.M.M. would be good because I've read some of your work before, but I had no idea it would be as good as it is. You've done an amazing job, and I can't believe how generous you've been in releasing such valuable material from your act. If someone had told me that I'd be entranced with every page of a mentalism book that contained virtually nothing but effects with double-blank playing cards and markers, I wouldn't have believed them. If they'd told me the book was 362 pages long, I'd have laughed. Once I started reading your book, though, the only time I put it down was to try out your moves and routines. I enjoyed your advice almost as much as the routines, especially "Believability and Suspension of Belief" and your thinking on Q&A.

Your version of Q&A is exceptional, and is worth many times the cost of your book. I love the fact that it's impromptu and can be performed for both small and large audiences. I've spent a surprising amount of money over the years on "What’s my sign?" effects. I'm going to be using your "Zodi-act" method from now on. I'll also be using your version of confabulation, your oracle stack, and Tarot in Your Pocket. I’ve made good use of your earlier version of Tarot in Your Pocket and am looking forward to the simplicity of your new version. "History, Mystery, Gift" is something I'll be performing regularly. I love magic squares and your thinking on this, and how to make it easier and more entertaining, is excellent. I like your in the hands version (The Mystic Square) too. I haven't tried your design duplication (Pb) yet, and am looking forward to trying it out. You have a genius for creating original routines using simple methods.

There's enough material in just the first hundred pages of your book to provide an astute psychic entertainer with everything he could ever need to forge a lucrative career. As long as he had ambition and a pleasing personality there’s no limit to how far he could go. M.M.M. is essential reading for anyone interested in making a career as a psychic entertainer.

You’ve no idea how much I've longed to see another entertainer use numerology and Tarot as an integral part of his performance, and reading this book was the next best thing to seeing you perform. I really, really hope our paths cross before too long. I'm in Europe every year, so maybe we could arrange to meet somewhere.

Please feel free to use anything I've said here to promote your book.


Warmest wishes,

Richard

On Jun 25, 2018, Mr. Mindbender wrote:
This is an exceptional book. Scott is an amazing thinker. His routines are clearly honed to perfection over time. Nothing extraneous, nothing wasted. I've bought several of his effects in the past and always was impressed, but I find that MMM is by far the most insightful, impactful work he's shared. The title says it all -- Minimalistic means only using are a stack of blank cards, a rubber band, and a Sharpie. Metaphysical means you're learning ways to make your routines meaningful and memorable. It all adds up to Mentalism that is thoroughly entertain for your audience. Big fan.