“After many peregrinations this gem finally made its way to its natural habitat, the equator. Thank you Jack Goldstein, on behalf of every single soul you’ve helped through this project I’m immensely proud to have been part of.” – Phedon Bilek
“Between the covers of ‘Panthera’ are a collection of mentalism thoughts, effects and essays so diverse that, on closing the book a final time, the reader will be changed for the better. If this transformative journey was not enough, ALL of the money raised goes to a phenomenal charity. ‘Panthera’ is the journey you are
looking for.” – Paul Brook
“I have to say that I always enjoy the essays in modern mentalism and magic books. “The Philosophy of Magic’ by Timon Krause was no exception, as it’s made me think, learn and inwardly digest, it’s a real ‘thinkers’ essay” – SJ
Jack Goldstein is a mentalist and writer who has travelled extensively for over 4 decades. During that time he has met, studied and performed with many top names around the globe. This book is a collaboration with many of his professional colleagues, with content designed to improve and develop your mentalism. The Foreword by Phedon Bilek covers many things about Jack’s work and his approach to mentalism and travel. Phedon also contributes a new effect not released before.
There are over 30 contributors including:
- Alex Alejandro
- Aaron Alexander
- Pablo Amira
- Phedon Bilek
- Paul Brook
- Toby Davies
- Steve Drury
- Mark Elsdon
- Shawn Farquhar
- Curtis Foster
- Jack Goldstein
- Reese Goodley
- Steve Gore
- Paul Hallas
- Manos Kartsakis
- Mohamed Khaled
- Timon Krause
- Patrick Kuffs
- Drew McAdam
- Joe Miller
- Ken Muller
- Michael Murray
- Chris Philpott
- Joshua Quinn
- Rolyan
- George Rumsey
- Morgan Strebler
- Paul Sunderland
- Peter Turner
- Luca Volpe
- Stephen Young
The 25 effects cover close up, cabaret and stage, using pendulums, cards, coins, phones, DVDs, booktests, readings, headline prediction, ACAAN, think of a country, predictions and so much more. The 15 essays include ‘Ultimate Soft Selling’, ‘Building Appeal’, ‘Propless or More’, ‘Making the Participant the Star’, ‘Meaningful Mentalism’, ‘Philosophy of Magic’ and many others designed to improve your performance and develop a successful business.
Tools include cold readings, envelopes, peeks, forces, P.A.T.E.O. and more. Whether you’re a performer wanting new material or a deep thinker wanting essays to inform you and challenge your thinking there is something here for every serious mentalist.
100% of Jack’s profits from this book are going to Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) in Bolivia, a charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and care of wildlife that has fallen victim to illegal trafficking and other harm.
“I’ll tell you something for nothing. With material for beginner and expert, suitable for walk around to stage performance, using props or propless, performing traditional mentalism or bizarre, I really wish this had been around when I started”. – Peppi The Busker
“Superb book. So many great effects and thinking!” – Paul Rae
“Yesterday I read the phedon bilek routine. Amazing one with an awesome principle !” – Jose Antonio Lopez Vales
“I was looking for an effect that was suitable to perform for a newly married couple. Then I remembered the one by Steve Gore in your book. Tried it out this weekend – WOW! Please thank the contributor for this one, I’ll be using it again.” – Peter Johnson
The book is a large hard back. Executive size, 7” x 10”, over 335 pages. Printed in colour on quality paper.