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[Ebook] Todd Landman – Epistementalogic (Instant Download)

Stevens Magic is thrilled to continue our collaboration with Dr. Todd Landman, a luminary in the worlds of magic, mentalism, and academia. Renowned for his ability to translate complex ideas into engaging narratives, Dr. Landman has authored numerous works and is a respected figure not only in magic but also in conflict resolution, human rights, and political science.

Épistémentalogie is a groundbreaking fusion of epistemology, philosophy of science, metaphysics, and the history of ideas with mentalism, bizarre magic, and mystery arts. This innovative tome introduces a fresh, post-pseudo-psychological paradigm for mystery entertainment, positioning philosophy as the cornerstone of performance.

Contents of the Book

Section I: The Academic Magician

Dr. Landman’s unparalleled approach marries decades of academic and magical expertise, drawing from his illustrious career as a professor of political science and a public performer since 1977. Picture a blend of The Da Vinci Code, Dead Poets Society, and The Paper Chase—this section captures that essence.

Section II: The Concept of Epistementalogic

This section delves into the intersection of epistemology—the study of knowledge—with mentalism. It is structured around three pivotal questions:

1. How do you know what you know?
2. How do I know what you know?
3. What do we know that matters?

Section III: The Routines

Eight thought-provoking routines embody the book’s philosophical core:

• Venus and Void: A deep dive into knowledge derived from experience, belief, and reason.
• Guardians of the Mind: Utilizes Plato and other philosophers to explore the concept of a “community of human minds.”
• Ring of Gyges: A “which hand” routine inspired by Plato’s Republic.
• Leviathan: Draws on Hobbes’ theories about human nature.
• Real Free Will: Engages philosophical texts to explore free will.
• Foundations: Examines the philosophical underpinnings of human rights.
• The Veil of Ignorance: A unique blend of Tarot, Gandhi, and Rawls in a synchronicity-driven mind-reading routine.
• The Beetle: Explores Wittgenstein’s theories on public language and meaning.
• Of Virtues and Solids: Integrates Aristotle’s Nichomachean Ethics and Plato’s Timaeus, presenting a reflective system for meaningful engagement.

Section IV: Épistémentalogie Unplugged

This section provides a comprehensive performance script that combines the ideas from Section III with powerful mentalism routines. Using only a MindSpy wallet and a Sharpie pen, it demonstrates how simplicity can yield profound results.

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Additional Features

• Over 120 pages of rich content and 20,000 meticulously chosen words.
• Hardcover edition adorned with original illustrations by Peter Howells, Iain Dunford, and Phill Smith.
• A visionary manifesto for a new era in mentalism and mystery entertainment.

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Praise for Dr. Todd Landman and Epistementalogic

• “Far removed from circus-style trickery… Todd redefines the meaning of magic.” – Charles Malcolm-Brown, The Mountain Trust
• “A marriage of top-end conjuring and stock-room science with philosophy and comedy in perfect harmony.” – Martin Newell, East Anglia Daily Times
• “Smart, crafted, and deeply mystifying.” – Audience feedback, The Milton Theatre
• “Todd is a sophisticated deceiver and a charming entertainer.” – Barrie Richardson, Celebrated mentalist

Dr. Landman’s unique synthesis of academic rigor and magical brilliance makes Epistementalogic an essential read for serious performers and thinkers. Dive into this transformative work and redefine your understanding of magic and mentalism.