Mentalism Books:

When first starting out on the path to Mentalism, there are two books that you would do well to obtain:

1) 13 Steps to Mentalism by Corinda
2) Practical Mental Magic by Theodore Annemann

The first book, 13 Steps I bought and found it difficult to read and stay through. I found I was drawn to learning more from DVD's and videos. But now, after a couple of years, I have gone back to reading it and I am finding it a lot more enjoyable along with learning the basics.

Other books, I have found helpful and interesting, though maybe not for the complete beginner. These are in no particular order

Most titles - Richard Osterlind

Fundamentals - Bob Cassidy

Mentalism & Magic - Bob Cassidy

Zen Poker - Max Maven

The Red, Blue, Green, Violet, Yellow books of Mentalism - Phil Goldstein (Max Maven)

Syzygy, The first five volumes - Lee Earle

Mysterious Stranger - David Blaine

Anneman's Mental Mysteries - Theo Annemann

P.W. The Mentalist's Secret Weapon - John Riggs

Leading with your head - Gary Kurtz

Self - working Mental Magic - Karl Fulves

Thought Reading with Billets - Millard Longman

Handbook of Mental Magic - Marvin Kaye

Mind Magic - Marc Lemezma

Secrets of the Amazing Kreskin - Kreskin

Kolossal Killer - Kenton Knepper

Annemann's Compltete One Man Mental & Psychic Routine

Books for the more advanced mentalist:

Psychological Subtleties - Banachek

Miracles of Suggestion - Kenton Knepper

Building Blocks - Luke Jermay (plus his other books)

Sleight of Mind (Hypnosis and Suggestion) - Ian Harling & Martin Nyrup

Fat Free mentalism - John Riggs

Completely Cold - Kenton Knepper

Red Hot Cold Readings - Herb Dewey

Mobile Mentalism - Mark Strivings

Mentalism Incorporated - Chuck Hickok

Magic Books:

Street Magic - Paul Zennon

Marc Wilson's Complete Course in Magic

Royal Road to Card Magic - Huggard & Brau

Encyclopedia of Card Tricks - Huggard & Grimmins

Card College - Roberto Giobbi

Expert Card Technique - Huggard & Brau

Expert at the Card Table - ErdnaseThe Art of Magic - Nicholas Einhorn

Hypnosis books:

New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnosis - Ormond McGill

Professional Stage Hypnosis - Ormond McGill

How to book of Hypnotism - Tom Silver & Ormond McGill

Deeper and Deeper - Jonathan Chase

Fun with Hypnosis - Professor Svengali

Magic Magazine:

Magicseen (UK)

Magic (US)

As my real interest now, is that of Mentalism and Hypnosis, I tend to read more books on that subject. Therefore, if anyone can recommend further magic books for this list, or any others, feel free to email me:

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