Ben Cummings, the man behind Conversations With Mind Readers
Hard core mentalism interviews with 32 of the greatest mind readers on the planet.
Be honest. Aren’t you sick and tired of hearing people say “Gee, that was a neat trick”? What if, instead, there were a way to present your mentalism that left people seriously wondering — did I just see the real thing?
I’m not talking about “pick a card” tricks you learned when you were a kid. I’m talking about mentalism that is so personal, so intimate, that it really moves people. Mentalism that shakes them to the core. The kind of experience that is unforgettable and stays with them long after you’re gone.
Wouldn’t you like to do mentalism with that level of power and impact? That is what you will learn inside Conversations With Mind Readers. Nothing like it has ever been achieved in the history of magic or mentalism. I interviewed 32 of the top mind readers on the planet. People who sold out Broadway. People who have appeared on national and international television. People whose livelihoods depend on convincing audiences that their skills are real.
Richard Osterlind said, “Conversations with Mind Readers is one of the greatest investments you can make if you are serious about your art.”
The legendary underground project, featuring the greatest group of mentalists ever assembled.
When Conversations With Mind Readers was first released, it was a limited run of 500 copies. When half were sold, I took it off the market. Years later, people were still tracking me down to ask for a copy. After a long absence, the interviews are available again, remastered, on two CDs.
You receive two CD-ROMs by mail: 32 interviews on MP3, in professional packaging. Buyers also get private digital access, printed inside the case. That link is not published here.
What will you discover?
This program is about performing incredible mentalism. There are hundreds of books and videos that teach the tricks. Until this set, no one had assembled the world’s best mentalists to teach how they present mentalism so people truly believe they are seeing unusual powers.
“This is a graduate work in performing mentalism.” — Chuck Hickok
If all you want is a collection of party tricks for Aunt May, this is not for you. You will find ingenious methods and powerful effects discussed throughout. But this is not about tricks. It is about the real work behind the performance and art of mind reading.
Ted Karmilovich demonstrates instantly naming a zodiac sign. Richard Busch demonstrates naming a three-digit number someone is only thinking. Marc Salem, Craig Karges, Andy Nyman, Banachek, John Riggs, and others talk about how a working show is built so people believe they are seeing something psychic.
What mentalists are saying
“Conversations with Mind Readers is one of the greatest investments you can make if you are serious about your art. There is nothing like hearing top professionals discuss what is most important to them about mentalism.”
“I consider this project to be the single most important of its kind to ever be released to the mentalism community, and I recommend it highly.”
“Where else can you sit down with over 30 of the greatest minds in mentalism and have them instruct you, with constant access to their knowledge any time you choose?”
“Do whatever you must to purchase this fantastic collection of wisdom from 32 members of our community. I am so proud to be among those who were interviewed.”
“These interviews are brilliant. I truly think this work is one of the best out there. All I can say is, get this set while you can.”
“Conversations With Mind Readers is the best and most useful mentalism product of any kind I have ever purchased.”
“You will garner thousands of dollars more in tips and ideas from these interviews than you would get from a dozen conventions. Five stars and two thumbs up.”
Who this is for, and who it is not
This is advanced material for serious performers and students of the art. It assumes you already know basic mentalism. If you are just starting, and you do not yet know a billet switch from a nail writer, begin with the classics, such as Corinda’s 13 Steps to Mentalism, and come back to this later.
The 32 interviews
- Richard Osterlind
- Ted Karmilovich
- Barrie Richardson
- John Riggs
- Ted Lesley
- Marc Salem
- Banachek
- Christopher Carter
- Craig Karges
- Richard Busch
- Bruce Bernstein
- Paul Alberstat
- E. Raymond Carlyle
- Rex Sikes
- Doug Dyment
- Greg Edmonds
- Andy Nyman
- Kenton Knepper
- Steve Cohen
- Brad Henderson
- Guy Bavli
- Lee Earle
- Lars-Peter Loeld
- Alain Bellon
- P.J.
- Chuck Hickok
- Tony Razzano
- Anton Zellman
- Allen Zingg
- Gerard Senehi
- Joe Atmore
- Mark Strivings
How to obtain a copy
You are mailed two CD-ROMs: 32 remastered interviews on MP3, in professional packaging. On the original release the set was $195 plus shipping, about $6 an interview. Comparable interviews in the field were sold at $20–$30 each.
Cheers,
Ben Cummings