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A technique used to give the impression that the reader knows much more about the person than they actually do by picking up on cues and making high-probability guesses.

A technique that involves gathering information on a person before a mentalism effect, then using that info to create the illusion of mind-reading or extraordinary knowledge.

A small writing device hidden on the mentalist's thumb to secretly write predictions or information during a performance.

A method to covertly gain information written by a spectator on a piece of paper, often by misdirection or sleight of hand.

A classic mentalism effect where a performer divines a word or image that the spectator has selected from a book.

A technique used to surreptitiously read information on the center of a piece of paper that has been folded and torn.

A method used to secretly glance at information that a spectator has written, usually while handling an object or performing another action.

A trick deck that allows the mentalist to appear to predict or control the choice of a card that a spectator names.

A concept where two or more people experience the same event in different ways, allowing the mentalist to create an effect that seems impossible.

Point At Two, Eliminate One - A technique where a spectator makes choices in a way that the outcome is predetermined by the mentalist.

A verbal technique that guides a spectator to a predetermined choice through carefully structured language and choice architecture.

A technique whereby the mentalist feels for involuntary muscle movements or tensions in a spectator to determine their thoughts or decisions.

A fundamental mentalism technique where the performer is always one step ahead of the audience, often by having pre-gathered information.

An effect where the performer appears to move or manipulate objects with their mind, often using hidden mechanics or sleight of hand.

A combination of techniques for memorizing decks of cards, featured in 'Thirteen Steps to Mentalism' by Tony Corinda.

A performance routine where the mentalist claims to deduce facts about the owner of an object by holding it and 'reading' its energy.

An illusion where the performer appears to bend a spoon with their mind but often uses physical tricks or misdirection to create the effect.

A technique to quickly induce a hypnotic state in a volunteer, used in mentalism to create various effects and illusions.

An effect where two or more unrelated events occur simultaneously in a meaningful manner, which is often engineered by the mentalist.