Atkinson's work is widely considered as one of the best among the New Thought publications. All his lessons are funneling into one big aim: how mind can conquer matter. Learn how to train and improve your mind and to train your new powers. Contents: Foreword. Chapter I. The Mental-Dynamo Chapter II. The Nature Of Mind-Power Chapter III. Mentative Induction Chapter IV. Mental Magic In Animal Life Chapter V. Mental Magic In Human Life Chapter VI. The Mentatitve Poles Chapter VII. Desire And Will In Fable Chapter VIII. Mind-Power In Action Chapter IX. Personal Magnetism Chapter X. Examples Of Dynamic Mentation Chapter XI. Dynamic Individuality Chapter XII. Mental Atmosphere Chapter XIII. Channels Of Influence Chapter XIV. Instruments Of Expression Chapter XV. Using The Mentative Instruments Chapter XVI. Mental Suggestion Chapter XVII. Four Kinds Of Suggestion Chapter XVIII. How Suggestion Is Used Chapter XIX. Induced Imagination Chapter XX. Induced Imagination In India Chapter XXI. The Ocean Of Mind-Power Chapter XXII. A Glimpse Of The Occult World Chapter XXIII. Self Protection Chapter XXV. Mental Therapeutics Chapter XXVI. Mental Healing Methods Chapter XXVII. Mental Architecture Chapter XXVIII. Making Over Oneself Chapter XXIX. Mind-Building

Outstanding collection of nearly 200 crowd-pleasing mental magic feats requiring no special equipment. Author offers insider's tips and expert advice on techniques, presentation, diversions, patter, staging, more.

Offers a collection of math tricks using the magic of numbers in which the marvelous Professor Picanumba can seemingly predict random events in dozens of numerical exercises, along with answers at the end

Sixty-seven sure-fire mental feats to delight and mystify: mind reading with cards, instant ESP, identifying the owners of objects given to you in random order, number prediction, much more. 73 illustrations.

The beginner's guide to mental magic No rabbits. No wands. Just dozens of first-rate effects, illusions, and tricks guaranteed to amaze. Mind Magic & Mentalism For Dummies pulls back the curtain and introduces the secret world of mentalism for the first time. With this book and the included DVD, budding practitioners have everything they need to master some of the most astounding illusions imaginable from exercising psychic powers and reading minds to harnessing mental energy to control fire and bend metal from across the stage. Each effect in the book is presented from three perspectives: what the audience sees, how the trick is performed, and how to present it in a way that thrills spectators, making it the comprehensive, essential guide to blowing your audience away. The DVD includes performances of many of the effects outlined in the book to help readers put the information into action Provides both introductory-level lessons on the art of performing and a host of great effects that will meet the needs of beginners Mind Magic & Mentalism For Dummies is the essential introduction to this mysterious art that can seemingly provide readers with the powers of clairvoyance, mind control, divination, and precognition. Note - CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

This antiquarian volume contains a detailed guide to ''mental magic'', being a seven-lesson course in suggestion and persuasion. This fascinating text contains, in equal amounts, theoretical information and practical guidance, making this an ideal textbook for those with an interest in magic and the powers of suggestion. Written in clear, concise language and full of interesting information and practicable tips, this text is designed or those with little previous experience. The chapters of this volume include: 'Magic Tricks', 'My Basic Statement', 'Mental Magic', 'The Underlying Force', 'Mental Suggestion', 'Personal Influence', 'Flammarion's Theory', 'The Evidence of Thought Transference', 'The Science of Telementation', 'Mental Therapeutics', 'Mental Architecture', et cetera. We are republishing this vintage volume now complete with a new biography of the author.

These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers. Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your friends—and yourself—with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned “mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number tricks. This book will teach you to do math in your head faster than you ever thought possible, dramatically improve your memory for numbers, and—maybe for the first time—make mathematics fun. Yes, even you can learn to do seemingly complex equations in your head; all you need to learn are a few tricks. You’ll be able to quickly multiply and divide triple digits, compute with fractions, and determine squares, cubes, and roots without blinking an eye. No matter what your age or current math ability, Secrets of Mental Math will allow you to perform fantastic feats of the mind effortlessly. This is the math they never taught you in school.