Mind Coaster by Sean Taylor. (Instant Download)
Description & Effect
A Legacy of Practical Mentalism Continues
Following in the footsteps of his acclaimed bestseller, MindStorms, Sean Taylor—one of Australia’s premier corporate mentalists—unveils his latest hardback masterpiece: MindCoaster. MindStorms earned its reputation as one of the most recommended and impactful mentalism books of the past two decades, celebrated by working professionals for its deeply considered, real-world material. MindCoaster proudly carries this torch, offering a fresh collection of commercial routines forged in the crucible of live performance, alongside insightful essays designed to refine and enhance your stage presence.
Beyond Tricks: Routines Built for Real Audiences
MindCoaster isn't just a compendium of effects; it’s a toolkit for the serious mentalist seeking to captivate and astound. Sean Taylor meticulously details routines directly from his current working repertoire, ensuring that every effect has been audience-tested and refined for maximum impact. What truly sets this book apart is its commitment to practicality. Aside from a few specialized, thin cards, the vast majority of necessary props can be sourced readily from any standard office supply store, making preparation effortless and allowing you to focus on performance.
Dive Into Groundbreaking Effects
Within its more than 200 pages, MindCoaster presents a treasure trove of innovative mentalism. Discover the secrets behind 'PsyConFabulous,' a modular confabulation routine versatile enough to integrate into any themed show, executed with remarkable ease and entirely free from forces or carbon paper. Explore 'Fully Loaded Magazine,' where spectators make free choices of magazine, page, and article, only for you to reveal an uncanny avalanche of details—a routine so clever it's been hailed as 'genius' by Marco Fida. For a macro effect, 'Lucky Strike' engages the entire audience in a fun elimination leading to a prediction that is literally millions-to-one. Delve into 'ONE,' a modern reimagining of a Shaxon classic where a freely imagined card impossibly materializes in a spectator-held, empty envelope. Even seasoned magicians will be fooled by 'Fourthought,' a baffling card revelation that defies logic. Sean's current closer, 'LOTTO,' empowers you to divine the lottery picks of six spectators using real tickets, creating a perfect prediction for the stage. Plus, find a clever evolution of the 'Pro-Envelope' and much more close-up material.
Master Your Craft with Expert Insights
Beyond the impressive routines, MindCoaster includes Sean Taylor's invaluable performance essays. These aren't mere filler; they are distillations of years of experience from a top corporate performer, offering profound insights into scripting, audience management, pacing, and the psychological nuances that elevate a simple trick into an unforgettable experience. With multiple variations and directions provided for each routine, nothing is left to chance, empowering you to adapt the material to your unique style and diverse performance environments. MindCoaster is an indispensable guide for anyone serious about mastering the art of mentalism.
Original Specs
MindCoaster is the hardback mentalism book from Sean Taylor; one of Australia’s top corporate performers. Sean’s first book MindStorms was released back in 2008 and quickly became one of the most recommended books for the working mentalist, described by many as being one of the best releases of the past 20 years. MindStorms was heralded by workers because of the years of work that had clearly gone into the material.
MindCoaster features commercial routines straight from Sean’s current working repertoire and fascinating essays on improving your performances. Following in the same vein as MindStorms, absolutely nothing is left out and the routines have multiple variations and directions. What’s more, aside from a few thin cards, everything you need comes from the office store. Here are just some of the highlights.
PsyConFabulous – This modular Confabulation is a current feature of Sean’s act and is adaptable to a wide variety of situations. If you like to theme your show, this is the perfect way. No forces, no carbon, no fishy double writing and it’s remarkably easy.
Fully Loaded Magazine – Free choice of magazine, page and piece and yet you reveal an avalanche of information in an uncanny view through the spectators own eyes. Freakishly clever ‘special’ magazine which you make up yourself. “You are a genius” – Marco Fida, Italy.
Lucky Strike – The whole audience is eliminated one at a time for a fun, macro effect that finishes with a prediction which is quite literally millions to one.
ONE – One card, freely imagined, appears in an envelope shown empty and held by the spectator. This Shaxon classic get a modern makeover and you won’t leave home without it.
Fourthought – Shuffled deck is split fairly into 4 piles. 4 Spectators remove a card from their piles, mix it back and assemble the deck whilst your back is turned. You find all four with ease. This has fooled some of the greatest minds in magic.
LOTTO – Using Lotto tickets from your local news agency, this stage routine allows you to read the minds of 6 spectators for a perfect Lottery prediction. Sean’s current closer.
Pro-Envelope Plus – A Clever development of the 2 way envelope which appeared in MindStorms.
Add to these a 3 envelope test, a Q&A, some more close-up material and performance essays and you have more than 200 pages of solid working mentalism and mental magic.
