Illustrated book consists of 518 pages - size 15 x 21 cm, paperback bound stitching yarn.

Practical mentalism is considered one of the fundamental texts of mentalism and is ideal for those who want to seriously study this fascinating art. Reading and thought transference, clairvoyance, the routines with the cards, the messages that appear on the blackboards, mentalism with cards and coins, the secret transmission of information through codes and other effects "psychic" extraordinary, are among the tricks of the most impressive repertoire of every mentalist. Their power to amaze the audience has no equal in the field of magic performances.
This text is rich in details. The clarity and breadth of the collection, along with the author's deep knowledge about the needs of the artist during the performance, makes it valuable for enthusiasts of all experience levels.
 
Are described more than 193 mentalism routines including 58 created by Annemann and contribute the remaining 50 famous mentalists, published over a decade in the magazine "The Jinx".

This book has an exceptional value. If you read it carefully, even between the lines, you will discover where mentalism has been, where it is now and where it will go ...
... If you are interested to undertake the study of mentalism, this book is the starting point from which to start.
max Maven

I bought my first copy of the work of Annemann about 37 years ago. Since then, I always kept a copy of the book at hand. I think now probably know most of it by heart, but still frequently flip through ...
Bob Cassidy
 
These chapters of the book:
 
- Effects with tickets and balls of paper;
- Advertising effects;
- Dead or alive;
- Test with books ('book test');
- Prediction of thought - the history of the index pocket;
- Masterpieces of mentalism - miscellaneous;
- Necromancy with envelopes;
- Miraculous routine blackboard;
- Mentalism with money;
- Reading blindfolded;
- Mentalism with cards;
- Codes mediumship.