Here is a list of the best Mentalism books, some I have read myself, some that I did research on, and all have great reviews!
- Tricks of the Mind [Paperback] (2007)
- The Law of Mentalism: A Practical, Scientific Explanation of Thought or Mind Force: The Law Which Governs All Mental and Physical Action and Phenomena: The Cause of Life and Death (Classic Reprint) (2016)
- What Every Body Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People (2008)
- Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition (2006)
- Dark Psychology: Learn the Practical Uses and Defenses of Manipulation, Emotional Influence, Persuasion, Deception, Mind Control, Covert NLP, Brainwashing, and Other Secret Techniques (2018)
- Practical Mental Magic (Dover Magic Books) (1983)
- The Full Facts Book Of Cold Reading (2015)
- Naked Mentalism (2011)
- Methods of Persuasion: How to Use Psychology to Influence Human Behavior (2013)
- How to Read Minds & Influence People: The Science of Nonverbal Communication & Everyday Persuasion (2015)
- Mentalism: The Truth About Mentalism Magic: An Introductory Guide to Tricks, Mentalists, And What You Must Know (Hypnosis, Telepathy, Mind Control, Mentalism Book) (2015)
- Spy the Lie: Former CIA Officers Teach You How to Detect Deception (2013)
- The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over (2015)
Tricks of the Mind [Paperback] (2007)
Tricks of the Mind [Paperback]
The Law of Mentalism: A Practical, Scientific Explanation of Thought or Mind Force: The Law Which Governs All Mental and Physical Action and Phenomena: The Cause of Life and Death (Classic Reprint) (2016)
Excerpt from The Law of Mentalism: A Practical, Scientific Explanation of Thought or Mind Force: The Law Which Governs All Mental and Physical Action and Phenomena: The Cause of Life and Death”I hold it true that thoughts are thingsEndowed with bodies, breath and wings,And that we send them forth to fillThe world with good results – or ill.That which we call our secret thought,Speeds to the earth’s remotest spot,And leaves its blessings or its woes,Like tracks behind it as it goes.””We awaken in…
What Every Body Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People (2008)
Read this book and send your nonverbal intelligence soaring. Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to “speed-read” people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You’ll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and strangers think of you.
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition (2006)
Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say “yes”—and how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion.
Dark Psychology: Learn the Practical Uses and Defenses of Manipulation, Emotional Influence, Persuasion, Deception, Mind Control, Covert NLP, Brainwashing, and Other Secret Techniques (2018)
People are manipulated every day and they don’t even realize it.
Practical Mental Magic (Dover Magic Books) (1983)
Mind reading, thought transmission, prophecy, miracle slate routines, and other “psychic” effects are among the most impressive tricks in any magician’s repertoire. Their power to amaze and dumbfound an audience is unparalleled in the domain of stage magic.
The Full Facts Book Of Cold Reading (2015)
‘Cold reading’ can loosely be described as ‘how to talk to a complete stranger as if you have known them all your life’. This definitive yet easy-to-read guide explains every aspect of cold reading in detail. Although the book focuses on how cold reading is used within the psychic industry, many cold reading principles have applications in other fields such as selling, negotiation, management and therapy. This is a ‘must read’ book for anyone interested in the psychology of persuasion.
Naked Mentalism (2011)
After extensive testing by experienced performers, the wait is finally over. This book represents a new departure in the field of mentalism. The techniques it contains will enable you to perform impromptu, without the usual tools, techniques and compromises. You could, if you wish, perform naked to prove there’s no subterfuge.
Methods of Persuasion: How to Use Psychology to Influence Human Behavior (2013)
Using principles from cognitive psychology, Nick Kolenda developed a unique way to subconsciously influence people’s thoughts. He developed a “mind reading” stage show depicting that phenomenon, and his demonstrations have been seen by over a million people across the globe.Methods of Persuasion reveals that secret for the first time.
How to Read Minds & Influence People: The Science of Nonverbal Communication & Everyday Persuasion (2015)
How to Read Minds and Influence People explores sales from a radically different perspective. It unlocks the secrets of real mind reading and helps you harness the power of persuasion. If your life would be easier if you knew what people are thinking, this book is for you. If you have to persuade people at home, work or school, this book is for you. You’ll gain the tools to relate to people and positively influence them.
Mentalism: The Truth About Mentalism Magic: An Introductory Guide to Tricks, Mentalists, And What You Must Know (Hypnosis, Telepathy, Mind Control, Mentalism Book) (2015)
You’re about to discover the crucial information regarding Mentalism. Millions of people have already experienced the amazing effects that Mentalism can offer. Mentalism is a complex topic and it can be overwhelming to understand if you are a passive observer.
Spy the Lie: Former CIA Officers Teach You How to Detect Deception (2013)
Three former CIA officers–among the world’s foremost authorities on recognizing deceptive behavior–share their proven techniques for uncovering a lieImagine how different your life would be if you could tell whether someone was lying or telling you the truth.
The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over (2015)
From a former FBI Special Agent specializing in behavior analysis and recruiting spies comes a handbook filled with his proven strategies on how to instantly read people and influence how they perceive you, so you can easily turn on the like switch.The Like Switch is packed with all the tools you need for turning strangers into friends, whether you are on a sales call, a first date, or a job interview.
Best Mentalism Books Worth Your Attention
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Mind-Blowing Magic Tricks for Everyone: 50 Step-by-Step Card, Coin, and Mentalism Tricks That Anyone Can Do
Author(s): Oscar Owen
ID: 3582668, Publisher: Sky Pony, Year: 2021, Size: 17 Mb, Format: epub
In Mind 2: More Lessons in Mindreading and Mentalism
Author(s): Ian McCoy
ID: 3396565, Publisher: Ian McCoy, Year: 2016, Size: 98 Kb, Format: epub
Conversation as Mentalism
Author(s): Mark Elsdon
ID: 1609978, Publisher: , Year: 2015, Size: 757 Kb, Format: pdf
Please note that this booklist is not definite. Some books are really chart-busters according to The Wall Street Journal, others are composed by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.