Your First Mentalism Show
Learn a complete 30-minute mentalism show designed for parlor settings using everyday objects. Covers four professional effects, character development, and essential theory on structuring an act.
Your First Mentalism Show
Learn a complete 30-minute mentalism show designed for parlor settings using everyday objects. Covers four professional effects, character development, and essential theory on structuring an act.
7 Lessons
How to Perform a Complete 30-Minute Mentalism Show
You’re at a party or a small gathering and someone asks you to "do something." You know a few card tricks, but you don't have a full routine that keeps people hooked for more than five minutes. You want to perform a real show, but you aren't sure how to start or what to say between the tricks.
A Professional Act Using Everyday Objects
This course gives you a full 30-minute mentalism act that you can perform anywhere. You won't need expensive gadgets or secret electronics. Alex Ruiz shows you how to use simple things like paper bags, index cards, and a newspaper to read minds and make predictions. You'll learn four professional routines that fit together into a cohesive show.
You'll also learn the "why" behind the magic. Alex explains how to build a character that people actually believe and how to structure your show so the energy builds until the very end. Imagine being able to walk into a room with nothing but a pack of index cards and a newspaper and keeping everyone on the edge of their seats for a half hour. By the time you finish this course, you'll have a tested act that's ready for a living room or a small stage.
About Alex Ruiz
Alex Ruiz is a professional mentalist who has performed on Got Talent in both Spain and Chile. He’s spent years testing these specific routines in front of real audiences to make sure they work every time. He focuses on a psychological style of mentalism that feels real to modern audiences.
What’s Included in the Course
- Safe Russian Roulette: A high-tension opener where a spectator chooses which bag to crush, avoiding the one with a knife.
- The Sneak Thief Routine: How to use marked index cards to identify who drew which picture and duplicate the final drawing.
- The Name and Place Peek: A simple way to reveal a secret thought and a location using two marked envelopes.
- The Newspaper Prediction: A powerful closer where you predict a specific line of text from a freely cut piece of newspaper.
- Character Development: How to choose between a "psychic" persona or a "psychological" approach to make your magic more believable.
- Act Structure: How to organize your effects into a strong opener, a middle section, and a big finale.
- The Reveal Process: Techniques to make your mind-reading look like a real struggle instead of just "guessing" a word.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hard to learn?
The moves are simple and don't require difficult sleight of hand. The focus is more on what you say and how you act, which Alex breaks down step-by-step.
Do I need special props?
No. You can buy everything you need at a regular stationery store or supermarket for less than $15. You'll just need paper bags, index cards, envelopes, pens, and a newspaper.
What skill level is this for?
It’s perfect for beginners or intermediate magicians who want to move past "doing tricks" and learn how to perform a structured show.
How long does it take to learn?
You can learn the methods in one afternoon. However, you'll want to practice the scripts and the timing a few times before you perform the full 30-minute show for an audience.
How to Perform a Complete 30-Minute Mentalism Show
You’re at a party or a small gathering and someone asks you to "do something." You know a few card tricks, but you don't have a full routine that keeps people hooked for more than five minutes. You want to perform a real show, but you aren't sure how to start or what to say between the tricks.
A Professional Act Using Everyday Objects
This course gives you a full 30-minute mentalism act that you can perform anywhere. You won't need expensive gadgets or secret electronics. Alex Ruiz shows you how to use simple things like paper bags, index cards, and a newspaper to read minds and make predictions. You'll learn four professional routines that fit together into a cohesive show.
You'll also learn the "why" behind the magic. Alex explains how to build a character that people actually believe and how to structure your show so the energy builds until the very end. Imagine being able to walk into a room with nothing but a pack of index cards and a newspaper and keeping everyone on the edge of their seats for a half hour. By the time you finish this course, you'll have a tested act that's ready for a living room or a small stage.
About Alex Ruiz
Alex Ruiz is a professional mentalist who has performed on Got Talent in both Spain and Chile. He’s spent years testing these specific routines in front of real audiences to make sure they work every time. He focuses on a psychological style of mentalism that feels real to modern audiences.
What’s Included in the Course
- Safe Russian Roulette: A high-tension opener where a spectator chooses which bag to crush, avoiding the one with a knife.
- The Sneak Thief Routine: How to use marked index cards to identify who drew which picture and duplicate the final drawing.
- The Name and Place Peek: A simple way to reveal a secret thought and a location using two marked envelopes.
- The Newspaper Prediction: A powerful closer where you predict a specific line of text from a freely cut piece of newspaper.
- Character Development: How to choose between a "psychic" persona or a "psychological" approach to make your magic more believable.
- Act Structure: How to organize your effects into a strong opener, a middle section, and a big finale.
- The Reveal Process: Techniques to make your mind-reading look like a real struggle instead of just "guessing" a word.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hard to learn?
The moves are simple and don't require difficult sleight of hand. The focus is more on what you say and how you act, which Alex breaks down step-by-step.
Do I need special props?
No. You can buy everything you need at a regular stationery store or supermarket for less than $15. You'll just need paper bags, index cards, envelopes, pens, and a newspaper.
What skill level is this for?
It’s perfect for beginners or intermediate magicians who want to move past "doing tricks" and learn how to perform a structured show.
How long does it take to learn?
You can learn the methods in one afternoon. However, you'll want to practice the scripts and the timing a few times before you perform the full 30-minute show for an audience.