Despite over four decades of magic and mentalism experience,Rick Maue has always managed to remain a bit elusive...untilnow! On this DVD set, Rick presents a number of hissignature pieces, as well as several unreleased items, withmany of the effects coming from his working repertoire.Mental Deceptions is loaded with strong mentalism forstand-up or close-up performances and remarkably, none ofthe effects require expensive gimmicks or props - justeveryday items such as envelopes, poker chips, paper,playing cards, etc. (It's why Michael Weber dubbed Rick"OfficeMax Maven.")What's more, no sleight of hand is required. Rick calls itVdM Magic - material that's so technically easy that theVenus De Milo could perform it! In other words, everythingis well within the technical reach of every performer.You'll also be able to step inside the mind of Rick Maueduring informative interview segments conducted by magicianFrancis Menotti. You'll see for yourself why Marc DeSouzaonce asked Rick, "Why is it that when I see you lecture, Ifeel like I am watching a mad scientist at work?"Here's what you'll see and learn on Volume One:Heads & Tales - Rick's opener...but much more than a simplecoin toss. This is the way that Rick has set the tone forhis stage show for more than a decade.Group Dynamic - A versatile routine that plays as strong ina living room as is does in a large theater.Reverse Roulette - Rick's closer for many years, a PoisonRoulette routine with an unusual twist.The Hole Card - A simple and quick poker-themed piece forplatform or stage. Mixed Emotions - A strong effect thatalso teaches a powerful way to read minds from across theroom without ever having to touch anything!Body Language - An anytime/anywhere chair routine, andeverything that you need fits in your pocket (except for thechairs, of course!)Focused Thoughts / Dichotomy - A couple of basic cardeffects that are used to illustrate several versatile, yetsimple, techniques.FATE? - A strong effect involving four audience members anda number of powerful payoffs. One of Rick's most popularcreations.Interviews (with Francis Menotti): Categorizing PerformancePieces; Process of Method vs. Process of Effect; Tools,Crutches, and Life.Bonus Feature: Seeds - The Hand-Out Force; The Classic PassFalse Cut; Ashes From The Palm.Volume Two:Beyond The Witching Hour - A bit of Spirit Communicationthat also teaches a very useful utility move for theeveryday worker who wants to move the hands of a watch.The Final Picture - Whether on stage, doing close-up,performing a seance, or working impromptu, this is the piecethat Rick has performed more than all of his other creationscombined.Animal Instincts - A close-up prediction effect that relieson human instincts.In The Neighborhood - A simplistic version of "Out of ThisWorld" ...but it doesn't use playing cards!Abstract Extraction (Francis Menotti) - A strange effectthat make brainwaves visible to the human eye.Defining The Difference - A strong bit of mentalism thatdemonstrates the difference between a magician and amentalist.Focus / Sixth Sense Symbols - A three-phase routine thatlooks and feels like real mind-reading. It appearsimpossible, because it almost is...unless you know the secret.The Journey - A stand-up piece that has fooled some of thebest minds in mentalism. It's strong and versatile, and likealmost all of Rick's creations, everything that you needcomes from a regular office supply store.Interviews (with Francis Menotti): The Creative Process;Rules of Mentalism; 3 Rules of Selling.
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