Complete Works on Performing Mentalism for Corporate Audiences

“Chuck Hickok has written a wonderful book for anyone who is looking to put together a mentalism act for the corporate marketplace. Chuck has put all of his experience and knowledge into this book to give you the means to present a thrilling, entertaining act. I highly recommended this book!” - Banachek

“Chuck Hickok has achieved outstanding prominence in the field of corporate entertainment. Chuck's book reveals the intimate details of his process for structuring a strong corporate act. Chuck shares the ‘real work’ about mentalism that is missing from other books. - Larry Becker

“Mentalism, Incorporated is a great book of routines and presentations for the corporate mentalist.This book contains terrifically thought out ideas, insights and advice from a performer who specializes in this popular and profitable area of psychic entertainment.” - Ted Karmilovich Jr.

“This is a book for anyone who wants to learn how to present a corporate mentalism act that will inspire, entertain and generate happy customers. Chuck's early chapters on presentation and showmanship could stand alone as relevant and extremely helpful advice for anyone who wants to present mentalism before today's corporate audiences.” - Barrie Richardson

“Mentalism, Incorporated is an excellent book. Chuck's incredible attention to detail assures a total understanding of this lucrative field, and the discussions about what corporate audiences expect from their entertainers is invaluable to anyone thinking about seriously penetrating the market.There's more to corporate shows than just having a slick act, and Chuck tells you everything you need to know to get started. My only complaint is that Chuck waited until now to release Mentalism, Inc. as this book would have saved me about two years of trial and error!” - John Riggs

“A competent performer with good marketing skills could take Chuck‘s suggestions and make a living with the ideas in this book. What’s that worth to you? It’s worth a hell of lot more than the price. I highly recommend it.” - Michael Close

“Chuck shares the REAL secrets — how to be successful! In Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two he teaches you the positive attitude and practical approaches that have made him well known to audiences as well as fellow Mentalists world wide." - Bruce Bernstein

“Readers of Mentalism, Incorporated will greatly enjoy this companion edition. lt picks right up where the first volume left off. This is something Chuck Hickok fans will both benefit from and take delight in. The adventure continues.” - Richard Busch

“When it comes to delivering Mentalism as solid corporate entertainment, no one does it better.” - Lee Earle

“Like the first volume of Mentalism, Incorporated, this book gives you proven, crystal clear advice on what it takes to be a successful mentalist. This book has many practical suggestions not found in other mentalism books. lf you use the ideas in this book, you will be a better, more entertaining performer.” - Barrie Richardson

“If you are into mentalism, this is a book you MUST own. lt’s full of ready-to-use routines and thoughtful, practical commentary.” - Ken Weber

"I got all of Chuck's material in my library, it is a must read and study! I read his books more than once - there are that good! They had within the biggest influence on my actual repertoire, performing style and the way I build up my shows today. Need I more to say? You will find all in there, theory, deep thinking, how planning and building up entire shows and a lot of truly superb routines which are so good that you can do them straight away even without changing anything. My highest recommendation is almost an understatement!" - Jan Forster

This Deluxe Edition of Mentalism, Incorporated includes both Volume 1 and Volume 2, along with a special 3rd volume of material titled, Afterthoughts.

Afterthoughts contains two of Chuck Hickok's most sought-after works: Diagonal Magic Square and Thought-Full Telepathy.

Diagonal Magic Square is an easy-to-learn, repeatable Magic Square created from four freely-chosen numbers.

Thought-Full Telepathy is designed to help you present any telepathy demonstration in a more convincing and entertaining manner. It includes information on scripting, methods, and presentational concepts to take your mentalism to the next level.

Previously only available in extremely limited numbers and long out of print, we are delighted to present this material once again.

The Deluxe Set is housed in a handsome burgundy cloth slipcase, stamped with gold foil. Only 250 Deluxe Sets have been printed, and they will never be reprinted.

In addition to the 3 volumes of incredible mentalism, each Deluxe Edition also includes a printed letter from Chuck Hickok, and each volume of Afterthoughts has a hand-autographed bookplate.

Volume 1:
Mentalism, Incorporated differs from most books on mentalism and magic in several important ways.

Rather than being simply another book of effects, it presents a detailed description of a complete mentalism act... one that has proved successful before corporate audiences of all sizes.

Mentalism, Incorporated not only contains detailed instructions for performing nine audience-tested mentalism routines, but also reveals the secrets that make each routine powerful and entertaining.

The chapters on entertainment and presentation contain many invaluable suggestions for the performance of mentalism for corporate audiences... the kind of information that is rarely found in books on mentalism.

While Mentalism, Incorporated is perfect for a person new to the art of mentalism, it also offers a wealth of practical ideas and suggestions to the experienced performer.

Volume 2:
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two continues and expands upon the philosophy and perspectives presented in the highly acclaimed Mentalism, Incorporated.

The purpose of this book is to help the reader become a better, more entertaining mentalist. Volume Two combines proven suggestions for performing mentalism along with easy to learn routines.

Volume Two begins with the first serious examinations of forces for mentalists in fifty years along with six strategies for effectively using forces in a mentalism act.

Volume Two continues with fourteen essays on mentalism that were previously available to only the world‘s top mentalists. Each essay contains practical ideas and thought-provoking questions for the serious mentalist.

Volume Two concludes with detailed instructions for performing three strong audience-tested mentalism routines… revealing the secrets that make each routine so powerful and entertaining.

Like Mentalism, Incorporated, this is a book you will want to read more than once.

3 Hardcover Volumes with Slipcase
6 x 9" Trim Size
184, 181, and 78 pages