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Make NO mistake, this is not a biography, this book will teach you how all these things were accomplished including but not limited to: Contact mind-reading, Q\u0026amp;A, hypnosis, statistics, suggestions, psychometry and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook is 6 x 9 inches, hardbound with 98 pages. Unquestionably controversial, many of the feats performed by these two individuals are uncanny. Grunewald, illustrates that these two men really did have “real” abilities. On the surface such a bold statement seems incredible, but when you understand the justifications of his argument—as a mentalist you will agree. The interesting point—you too can obtain these real techniques.\u003cbr\u003eRead about how Hanussen, was able to prove in a court of law that he did possess real psychic ability, with such conviction the judge emphatically agreed and dismissed the case against him.\u003cbr\u003eAs a mentalist, can you image a more difficult scenario?Grunewald envisioned this project over a decade ago. Throughout the long process of creating this book, he would visit Hannusen’s and Messing’s graves for creative inspiration relative to how these giants were able to become great psychics.\u003cbr\u003eYou will discover this is no ordinary book, it stands on a league of its own and is bound to be a required tome for any mentalist or collector. This book may change your way of thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMY THOUGHTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are a mentalist then you should be aware of both of these performers. 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The best mentalists in the world don’t need all the gimmicks and gadgets that flow through pages on websites today. If you can do contact mind-reading and perfect it, as Hanussen and Messing both did, then you will save yourself thousands of dollars AND be able to do this anytime and anywhere. There is also a fantastic Q\u0026amp;A in this book which is one of the best I’ve read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will teach you the real secrets to both of these legendary performers, which has to do more with their acting skills, the stage, stories told about them, and skills. You will learn the real secret to great hypnotism, and the author really encourages you to delve deeper in to what it really means. I love this little sentence from the book, “ Get training and then practice, practice, practice! Read as much as you can and become an expert. This is one of the steps to become a real mentalist.” The idea of being a real mentalist is the entire tone of this book and is so refreshing to read. Both Hanussen and Messing, were excellent hypnotists. Hanussen would often refer to hypnotism in his work, but Messing never did but he certainly used the tools to achieve the impossible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is so much to learn from this book. It is on the higher end but it is intended for the serious student or performer who wants something different and unique. I think this book would be a real eye opener for many and hopefully inspire readers to re-look at what mentalism was and could be again. More and more mentalists today say they have no psychic abilities and they are doing it psychologically. 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Cohen's meticulous research uncovered dozens of unknown stories and photos that reveal the breadth of Malini’s role in early twentieth-century magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven into his life story are accounts of his performances in India, South America, and Australia (where Malini was suspected to be a wartime spy), \"tales of boldness,\" as well as chronicles of many of the famous instances of chutzpah - both in performance and everyday life - that made Malini truly extraordinary, and helped him become a genuine legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Malini book contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Over \u003cstrong\u003e500 pages,\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e200 instructional photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Detailed descriptions of \u003cstrong\u003e95 Malini \u003c\/strong\u003etricks \u0026amp; methods\u003cbr\u003e\n• Images of Malini’s own props from \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Copperfield’s\u003c\/strong\u003e private museum\u003cbr\u003e\n• A transcription of Ozzie Malini’s recollections of his father\u003cbr\u003e\n• A touching biography\u003cbr\u003e\n• Rare Malini memorabilia, including previously unpublished images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large format cloth bound book; 8 x 10\", with period-style smyth-sewn cloth binding stamped in gilt, black, and blind. Each copy weighs five pounds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Steve Cohen has provided a fitting tribute to one of magic’s most lauded performers. The book provides a seamless tapestry of history and techniques that, lavishly illustrated and passionately researched, brings Malini’s story to life. It is a book to enthuse any lover of magic and whether you are a performer or historian, you’ll find much to enjoy.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenii Magazine (Feb. 2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteve Cohen has delighted and mystified audiences all over the world. His long-running show, Chamber Magic, is consistently reviewed as one of New York’s best kept secrets and must-see theatrical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2012 he starred in Lost Magic Decoded, a two-hour special on the History Channel, and Theater of Wonder, a sold-out solo show at Carnegie Hall. 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