Corinda's 13 Steps To Mentalism

Richard Osterlind’s Legacy to Mentalism!

Richard Osterlind’s commitment of Corinda’a 13 Steps to Mentalism to the DVD medium is destined to become one of the most significant works on mentalism of all time. In addition to scrutinizing every section of Corinda’s famous book and demonstrating many of the effects, he has also added immense value by supplying hours of additional advice learned from years of performing experience in front of real-world audiences. The discussions between Richard and Jim Sisti are priceless!

Richard devoted over six months of his time and effort to the completion of this project and he feels it is one of his most important works – ever! Here are the specifics on the DVDs:

6-DVD Set
12 HOURS OF CLASSIC MENTALISM • PERFORMANCE • EXPLANATION • DISCUSSION

Tony Corinda’s landmark work, 13 Steps To Mentalism, is widely considered to be the mentalist’s bible. In this comprehensive DVD series, modern-day master Richard Osterlind performs dynamic effects from each step of Corinda’s seminal work in front of a live audience. Then, along with co-host Jim Sisti, digs deep into the principles and concepts that make this material so strong and timeless. This DVD set ably demonstrates why Corinda’s 13 Steps To Mentalism will always be a fundamental and substantial part of any mentalist’s education.

DISC 1
Introduction to Corinda’s 13 Steps to Mentalism • Step One – Swami Gimmick • Introduction • Discussion of the Book • Swami Gimmick – Discussion • An Opening Effect • A Stage Effect • Dartboard Prediction • A First Class Newspaper Effect • Matches or Cigarettes • A Close-Up Quickie • Living and Dead • Step Two – Pencil, Lip, Sound and Muscle Reading • Introduction • The Spectator as the Telepathist • Just Chance (Impromptu) • Ghost Deck • Sujan Location • Muscle Reading – Discussion

DISC 2
Step Three – Mnemonics and Mental Systems • Introduction • The Amazing Memory Test • A Day For Any Date • Extraction of Cube Roots • Magic Square • Knight’s Tour • Simple Card Systems

DISC 3
Step Four – Predictions • Introduction • What is a Prediction? – Discussion • Predictions, Billet Knives, Pencils, and Indexes – Discussion • A Million to One • The £75,000 Test • Astronomical • The Third Choice • The Prophesy • Hanging Prediction • Step Five – Blindfold and X-Ray Eyes • Introduction • Sightless Vision Act • Impromptu Test (performance only) • Mental Masterpiece (Fogel’s Newspaper Prediction)

DISC 4
Step Six – Billets Introduction • Billets – Discussion • Center Tear • Jaks’ Crystal Locket • Three Little Questions • Great Minds Think Alike • Step Seven – Book Tests • Introduction • A Classic Swindle • My Word • A Lesson in Mentalism • The Missing Link • The Crossword Puzzle

DISC 5
Step Eight – Two-Person Telepathy • Introduction • Two-Person Telepathy • Step Nine – Mediumistic Stunts • Introduction • Mediumistic Stunts • Cold Hand • Zarkamorta II • Spirit Slates • Step Ten – Card Tricks • Introduction • Photo Memory • Incredible Slate Test • Teleprognos • Birds of a Feather • Blind Coincidence • Two Minds • Before Your Very Eyes

DISC 6
Step Eleven – The Question and Answer Act • Introduction • The Question and Answer Act • Step Twelve – Publicity Stunts • Introduction • Publicity Stunts – Discussion • Step Thirteen – Patter and Presentation • Introduction • Patter and Presentation – Discussion