Robert Marteau, a professional magician and mentalist since 1989, describes routines in this book that have been an integral part of his professional routine for years. The accompanying stories, which have also never been published before, can also be found in this work.
Although electronics are increasingly being used in mental magic, this book does not contain any such tricks; rather, the author shows that it is possible to do without them if you want to inspire your audience in a lasting way. Therefore, the title of the book is apt.
formulated: “Back to the Basics”
In addition to the routines listed, you'll find three guest contributions from well-known figures in the mental science scene that lend this book a special touch and offer insights into their thinking: Jan Forster, the "Paralabs," and Volker Dittmar. Each contributes to rounding out the content of the book, resulting in a work from which readers can benefit lastingly!
You will find the following routines and effects:
The Margrave and the Knight's Daughter
From thirty burning tea lights, a couple in love finds - by completely free choice (no force) - the only two tea lights that have a red heart on the bottom.
Nothing gets wiped away, no dirty fingers, etc. Embedded in a story of chivalrous love, it's an ideal wedding piece of art.
The Black Hand of Bödefeld
A murder investigation of the macabre kind. A spectator—also entirely at his own discretion—unfailingly identifies a murderer from eight mug shots. At the same time, a scar suddenly forms in the performer's hand—fitting the story.
The Ghost Train
In a spectacular story about a dead person, the deceased's name appears on a plaque. Old props are brought back to life. Goosebumps are guaranteed.
Robert Marteau: MY “Magic Square”
Things are "highly exciting" in Robert Marteau's variations of the "Magic Square." Here you'll find compelling methods that offer significant advantages over other versions.
Robert Marteau: MY calendar in my head
The “calendar in your head” is an impressive mental exercise for laypeople!
Robert Marteau shows you one of the fastest methods available.
Immediately after saying the date, you can say the corresponding day of the week! You don't need any tools or writing materials to demonstrate this effect. However, it should be noted that it won't work without practice! But then it's one of the best methods there is.
The crystal ball routine
A crystal ball routine in which two spectators experience clairvoyance. Not only the name of a freely named person appears in the ball, but also an image of that person, ghostly and transparent, yet clearly recognizable. This old method by Ted Annemann has been modernized and modified here, resulting in an inscrutable feat.
This is followed by guest routines from Jan Forster, Rainer Mees and Thomas Heine (Paralabs) and Volker - well-known principles that are excellently disguised as well as detailed thoughts on the described routines.
Reviews of the book:
Jan Forster , one of Germany's leading mentalists, said: "The content of the book absolutely convinced me. The entire material is excellent! .....but I almost fell in love with Robert's "Magic Square"! I haven't discovered anything comparable in quality yet. Hats off!"
Stefan Olschewski : "I REALLY like this book! If you don't find at least one routine you can use, it's your own fault."
Format 24 x 17 cm, 145 pages, four-color, high-quality offset printing, softcover.
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