Todd Landman – Epistementalogic ( Instant Download )

Stevens Magic is delighted to continue collaborating with Dr. Todd Landman, a brilliant thinker and writer in the fields of magic and mentalism. Known for his ability to distill complex ideas into accessible language, Dr. Landman has authored hundreds of books and is a leading figure not only in magic but also in the realms of conflict resolution, human rights, and political science.

Épistémentalogie merges epistemology, philosophy of science, metaphysics, and the history of ideas with mentalism, bizarre magic, and mystery arts. This innovative work presents a fresh, post-pseudo-psychological paradigm for mystery entertainment, using philosophy as the core premise for performance.

Contents of the Book

Section I: The Academic Magician

Dr. Landman’s unique approach combines decades of academic and magical expertise, drawing on his role as a professor of political science and as a public performer since 1977. Imagine blending The Da Vinci Code, Dead Poets Society, and The Paper Chase—that’s the essence of this section.

Section II: The Concept of Epistementalogic

This section explores how epistemology—the study of knowledge—intersects with mentalism. It is framed around three key 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 reflect the book’s philosophical foundation:

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

Section IV: Épistémentalogie Unplugged

This section provides a complete performance script combining ideas from Section III with hard-hitting mentalism routines. Using only a MindSpy wallet and a Sharpie pen, it demonstrates how simplicity can be profoundly impactful.

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Additional Features

• Over 120 pages of content and 20,000 words.
• Hardcover format with original illustrations by Peter Howells, Iain Dunford, and Phill Smith.
• A manifesto for a new era of 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 combination of academic rigor and magical expertise sets Epistementalogic apart as a must-read for serious performers and thinkers alike.