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An act where the mentalist appears to transmit or receive thoughts from a spectator, using various techniques like body language reading or covert signals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.