13 Steps To Mentalism (6 Videos) by Richard Osterlind

13 Steps To Mentalism by Richard Osterlind is an extensive six-volume video course based on Tony Corinda's legendary work 13 Steps To Mentalism, a book regarded by many performers as one of the most influential resources in the history of mentalism.

Across more than 12 hours of instruction, Richard Osterlind performs and explains practical routines inspired by each of Corinda's thirteen chapters. Filmed in front of a live audience, every performance is followed by detailed explanations and discussions with co-host Jim Sisti, providing valuable insight into the principles, techniques, and presentation that have made these methods enduring classics.

The course covers a broad range of mentalism disciplines, from the famous Swami Gimmick and muscle reading to predictions, billets, book tests, two-person telepathy, question-and-answer acts, publicity stunts, and presentation. In addition to complete performances, Osterlind discusses the underlying concepts, helping viewers understand not only how the effects work, but also why they remain effective for modern audiences.

Whether you are building a foundation in mentalism or expanding your existing repertoire, this video series offers a structured approach to many of the essential techniques found in Corinda's classic work.

Contents

Disc 1

• Introduction to 13 Steps To Mentalism
• Step 1: Swami Gimmick
• Opening effects
• Stage routines
• Dartboard Prediction
• Newspaper effect
• Living and Dead
• Step 2: Pencil, Lip, Sound & Muscle Reading
• Spectator as the Telepathist
• Ghost Deck
• Sujan Location
• Muscle Reading discussion

Disc 2

Step 3 – Mnemonics and Mental Systems

• Amazing Memory Test
• Day For Any Date
• Cube Root Extraction
• Magic Square
• Knight's Tour
• Card systems

Disc 3

Step 4 – Predictions

• Prediction theory
• Billet knives, pencils & indexes
• A Million to One
• £75,000 Test
• Astronomical
• Third Choice
• The Prophesy
• Hanging Prediction

Step 5 – Blindfold and X-Ray Eyes

• Sightless Vision Act
• Impromptu Test
• Mental Masterpiece

Disc 4

Step 6 – Billets

• Billet techniques
• Center Tear
• Crystal Locket
• Three Little Questions
• Great Minds Think Alike

Step 7 – Book Tests

• Classic Swindle
• My Word
• Lesson in Mentalism
• Missing Link
• Crossword Puzzle

Disc 5

Step 8 – Two-Person Telepathy

Step 9 – Mediumistic Stunts

• Cold Hand
• Zarkamorta II
• Spirit Slates

Step 10 – Card Tricks

• Photo Memory
• Incredible Slate Test
• Teleprognos
• Birds of a Feather
• Blind Coincidence
• Two Minds
• Before Your Very Eyes

Disc 6

Step 11 – The Question and Answer Act

Step 12 – Publicity Stunts

Step 13 – Patter and Presentation

Features

• Complete 6-video training series
• More than 12 hours of instruction
• Live performances with detailed explanations
• Based on Tony Corinda's classic 13 Steps To Mentalism
• Covers all thirteen core areas of mentalism
• Discussions with Richard Osterlind and Jim Sisti
• Suitable for developing both technique and presentation