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Bonus Plus FREE $108 Value of content and product that come with the book for a limited time. Including $30 FREE Scryer Berlin Notes download, $28 in product allowing you to perform two of Neal's favorite Ted K effects and $50 Mentalism GOLD Project which has Ted Karmilovich and many other great mentalists, see more information below! In 1972, Ted Karmilovich didnt even know what the word Mentalist meant. Then he saw The Amazing Kreskin on television, and his life changed. Over the next half century, he created an astonishing array of groundbreaking effects.
The influence of his contributions continues to inspire mentalists to this day. Most professional mentalists routinely incorporate his effects in their shows. Now, his lifetimes output is gathered in one massive book. A folk tale in magic, rumored to exist, but unable to be accessed until now. Ted Karmilovich kept extensive private notebooks and unpublished works that even the world's greatest mentalists had never seen. Now, for the first time, his groundbreaking methods, effects, and work finally see the light of day.
Over three hundred fifty pages and nearly two hundred effects, essays, and private notes, this book is massive. This work spans more than five decades of Teds influential involvement in the world of mentalism. From close-up to stage, propless to mechanical, this is a lifetime of work. The Karmilovich Collection is divided into three sections.
Part One: is his complete published works. This comprises 70 complete routines, including his Target series. He also details the step-by-step process leading up to his most significant creation: The Mother Of All Book Tests. Which still to this day is the top selling book test at Stevens Magic Emporium.
From its beginning in the 1980s to its formal release in 1995, this classic completely changed the methodology and presentation of a book test. An added bonus for those who already own MOABT: four new effects, and a bookmark with keywords for all the versions. Note: The MOABT is a currently marketed item, so its complete working is not included in the text.
Part Two: Almost 100 effects from his personal notebooks, never before published. Most of these were audience-tested by Ted in his public performances; others contain practical theories, experiments, concepts, and illustrate his out-of-the-box thinking. This section will change Mentalism forever and will be closely studied.
Part Three: Recollection by friends and professional workers, tributes, interviews, promotional materials, and more. This captures the man behind the legend. It features interviews, conversations, and tributes from his friends and students, offering a complete picture of this quiet genius.
- 357 Pages
- Smyth-Sewn
- Hardcover with Dust Jacket and Foil-Stamped Slip Case
- 8.5 x 11" Trim Size
Includes bookmark with MOABT Word Lists
"Ted Karmilovich may be one of the best kept secrets in Mentalism, but every working mentalist not only knows him, but likely has at least one of his creations in their repertoire. I currently have three of his effects in my shows and I can't say that about any other magic creator. His effects and routines are diabolical, commercial and powerful. I can't imagine anyone who reads this book will not find material that they will add to their own shows." - Marc DeSouza
"I am so blessed to be 'one of the lucky ones.' I have been deeply inspired by the work of Ted K since I was young, and later, I was blessed to become his friend. His style was always so straightforward and disarming. His presentations were always elegant and well thought-out. I used to always drive up through Edison, NJ, on my way to New York or New England from Washington, DC, and we would always schedule some time to meet up at the Edison Diner, or the local Barnes Noble coffee shop. Ted loved mentalism and we would sit for hours jamming on whatever we were working on at the time (it was usually multiple effects). I just thought about what I would recommend as my favorite of Ted's work, but there is just too much good stuff-- I'm actually a little sad that it now gets a chance to surface from the underground, only because it's all just so devilishly clever. All I can say is if you are reading this book, you can consider yourself one of the lucky ones. - Alain Nu
"Ted Karmilovich was a giant in Mentalism. Besides being a great performer, he was an incredible innovator. Over the years it became obvious he was a genius in his thinking and a permanent part of our art. We lost a great man, but his legacy is captured in this book. If you never saw Ted perform, you missed out, but you can imagine what a stunning artist and trend setter he was from these pages. I am pleased to know that what was Ted is captured here and his brilliance will live on." - Richard Osterlind
"Anyone in mentalism knows Ted and his works, they all unanimously agree that his genius knew no boundaries. His methods and insight were brilliant. The amazing thing about Ted is the simplicity of his beautiful creations. I knew Ted for many years and I can always count upon his way to think outside the box to come up with new brilliant presentations and effects and methods. His methods are so easy to perform that it is the true magic behind his thinking.
When Gerry McCambridge asked me to be his consultant for his TV series The Mentalist for NBC, I told Gerry not to put all his eggs in one basket and just use me, if I got sick he would have no one, I had one person in mind, one person I was willing to share my paycheck with, and that was Ted Karmilovich. Funny enough, Ted was the one to get ill one day. However, I made it through that series of tapings knowing full well I had someone as reliable as me if not more show when it came to getting the job done. Ted was a marvel at being able to take the smallest thing and make it play big. He has an eye for perfection, the right word, the right inflection, or the right body language in the right moment to make a small effect a major miracle.
I do not know a single mentalist out there who has not used at least one of Ted's imaginative mind-bending creations. Ted is the real thing, the Dai Vernon of mentalism. Ted is most mentalists AR15 assault riifle when they want to hit hard and direct. Ted K is the underground genius that makes so many of the mentalist community shine." - Banachek
"I was first exposed to Ted's genius in the legendary pages of Magick, where I read mentalism the likes of which I had not seen before. The subtlety of his methods, the overwhelming ratio of effect to method, it was all the stuff of genius. Then in the early 90's I actually got to meet Ted and enjoy his genius in person. It was a revelation. To see him perform was to watch impenetrable mystery, performed effortlessly and with tremendous charm.
Over the years I came to admire Ted's work more and more. Each time I came across something from him, whether it was new to me or a revisit, I found even more at which to marvel. While I am deeply saddened that Ted is no longer with us, I am beyond thrilled to see a fitting tribute to his genius finally making its appearance. As I write these words I have yet to see the actual book, but I can already state with absolute certainty that it has been worth the wait. I cannot wait to be carried away by Ted's genius even more." - Mark Strivings
"Ted was, to me, one of the greatest mentalists of the century and perhaps the greatest of all. His work is outstanding he was a pure genius. Using Teds work is all you will need to make a reputation. If there was 10 stars not 5 Ted would be the first ever to get 10. Highly Recommended 10" - Neal Scryer
Excerpt from the Introduction "Welcome to my mysterious mind. This is a collection of thoughts, ideas, and routines that have spanned decades and have been used by me and by some of the top professionals in the world of mentalism.
Many of these ideas have been kept underground and hidden away from the mentalism community at large and are being revealed here for the first time. This book has been in the making for quite some time, and I hope that you, the reader, will enjoy many of the stage and close-up ideas contained within.
Unbelievably, rumors of this collection date back many, many years. It is only recently that I felt it was time for release. I must say thank you to the people who have waited patiently (and impatiently) for the material. I hope you find it worth the wait. If I had released a collection like this years ago, so much of the material now being shared would not have been available.
One of my biggest regrets is that a number of my friends and biggest supporters have passed away waiting for this. In the Legendary Thirteen alone, 12 members who had been looking forward to this book have passed. They were all great guys who are responsible for helping me craft, develop, and road test many of the ideas here and elsewhere. They have been like family.
Im a full-time worker, and I create routines for me. They have to be simple, practical, and ripe with subtleties. I could put out a book of things that read well, but play horribly. Thats not what Im about."
Ford Kross had said many times, You can tell the difference in what you and Bob Cassidy create. You two are workers who are getting it done every night. Im always thinking about the environment Im going to be performing in, and what I might come across in terms of performing conditions. Things like lighting, the nature of the audience, etc. are all taken into account.
I want to limit sleights, moves, angles, and anything else that could negatively impact my performance. Im constantly replaying my shows over and over and over in my mind as I travel back from a gig. What worked? What didnt? Why? How can I make it better?
All of that being said, I hope you find not just one, but many ideas here that you can use to entertain and amaze. Enjoy!"
BONUS: FREE $30 SCRYER BERLIN DOWNLOAD with purchase. Neal Scryer and Ted were very close, and we thank Neal for offering this EXCLUSIVE Bonus! This product is NOT eligible to be used with a coupon or special due to the Introduction Bonus Specials. Also includes Mentalism Gold Project - $50 Value Which is LOADED with some of the best routines from the sharpest minds on the planet.
The book has 15 original mentalism routines from contributors who are the absolute best of the best including Richard Osterlind, Luca Volpe, Jheff, Christopher Taylor, Larry Kuehn, David Thiel. Richard Webster, Neil Tobin, Bruce Berstien, Ted Karmilovich, Robert Siepielski, Millard Longman, Neal Scryer and Colin McCleod.
- What do you suppose Colin McLeod does to make the Invisible Deck into a jaw dropping series of predictions? This video, which he wasnt planning on releasing just yet, is what they call JPG. (Just Plain Genius)
- What single effect does Richard Osterlind do when they ask for an impromptu performance and it HAS to be perfect? Heres a hint: a series of IMPOSSIBLE revelations involving an every day item.
- What previously unreleased new effect would Neal Scryer do to blow audiences away with an oh-so-simple routine about birthdays and impossible predictions? This effect offers two outs: you are going to HEAR the jaws dropping all over the audience.
- Youll never guess what effect Ted Karmilovich has used used to lead into his own Mother of All Book Tests routine for a decade. So strong!
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