“Pocket Nightmare is a dream effect with a typically beautiful Max Maven construction and a perfect presentation for a killer effect.”
– R. Paul Wilson
“I have known Max most of our professional careers and I have never known anything he has done to be less than superb. As Max explains, Pocket Nightmare is actually about 40 years old. Both the presentation and secret of Pocket Nightmare made me smile at the typical Max cleverness and
“I have never seen a mentalist to compare with him.” –Dai Vernon
“The most creative mind in magic.” –Orson Welles
“This man is dangerous.” -Muhammad Ali
Max Maven teaches VOYANCE
A Complete Act of Stand-Up Mentalism
A CHOICE INTRODUCTION- What is the true purpose of an opening routine? How does it address important issues in setting up optimal conditions for the rest of the act? This routine does just that, while also secretly establishing the theme for the show. It also makes use of a valuable force—a practical new take on a forgotten technique that can be applied to a host of effects.
“When I was a teenager, and I had to do 10 shows in 2 weeks, these books saved my life. I can tell you off the top of my head, I performed Desire, Chaos, Nucleus, Four-sided Triangle, there was Mental Telepathy. So, it’s a brilliant, brilliant book. I’m thrilled they’re re-releasing this. I always say, when I see Max, ‘Thank you for putting out these books, because they really did save my life.’ If you haven’t read these, you’ve got a treat. Get it while you can.” -Steve Valentine
Max Maven sits down in the library at the Magic Castle in Hollywood to share a straightforward and practical feat of telepathy. While the method is relatively simple, Max’s decades of experience yield beautiful insight into the performance of magic and mentalism, and he elucidates many details within the routine and shares a simple exercise which will inevitably make you a better performer.
BREAKING KAYFABE
‘Kayfabe‘ means secret, and the latest DVD album from the Essential Magic Collection contains many. Some of these secrets have been kept by Max Maven for forty years. They are incredibly powerful professional routines with entertaining narratives, slick staging and a devious approach to method. Let’s take a look at the contents of the 4 DVDs:
So strong, so deceptive, and SO going into my repertoire.
Predixion is so powerful because it is so simple.
In a time where expensive gimmicks and fancy electronics rule the world of mentalism, Max Maven brings us a devastating miracle using the most simple props. With just a piece of paper, something to write with, and a pair of scissors, Kirigami delivers one of the most deceptive mind-reading principles we have ever seen.
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