Psychological Subtleties by Banachek (2nd Edition)

Description

Note: This is a pre-owned book. Good condition. Laminated hardcover; second edition, copyright 2000, 113 pages; there is a light smudge mark on the very first blank page and on the page where the copyright dates are given; otherwise the rest of the interior pages are very clean; no markings or dog eared pages.

Banachek, first came to national prominence as one of two teen-age “psychics” validated by the Parapsychology Department at Washington University as part of Randi’s “Project Alpha” experiment.

In this mentalism classic, Banachek reveals the true secrets of his success: psychological subtleties that transform “mental magic” into “psychic entertainment.” Most of the effects require no advance preparation and may be performed at a moment’s notice.

From the introduction by Teller: “BANACHEK IS BRILLIANT at subtle deceptions. My partner Penn and I have repeatedly called upon his vast knowledge, diabolical ingenuity, and remarkable imagination, and have never been disappointed. This man has the goods, and now you do, too. But be careful. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS BOOK. In the wrong hands, these subtle, deeply devious methods could be used to convince audiences that the performer is not an artist, but a supernatural being. ..”