Dunninger Knows by Joseph Atmore

Dunninger Knows – by Joseph Atmore

Dunninger Knows by Joseph Atmore offers a rare and in-depth look into the legendary Brain Busters of Joseph Dunninger and shows how these remarkable feats of mentalism can be adapted and incorporated into a modern act. This book is far more than a historical account – it is a practical and inspirational resource for serious students of mentalism.

In 2001, Joseph Atmore published Dunninger’s Brain Busters, focusing mainly on Dunninger’s radio performances. Over the following ten years, Atmore gathered an extraordinary amount of additional material, including original television scripts, extensive research from popular and magic press, interviews with cast and crew, and rare film footage of Dunninger’s television work. He even recreated Dunninger’s radio show in detail. Dunninger Knows now documents all of Dunninger’s television series in chronological airdate order, along with selected guest appearances and the often-overlooked years between series.

You receive fascinating behind-the-scenes insights into all four television series, complemented by rare and unique photographs and documents. While consulting on Uri Geller’s television show in Germany, Atmore even managed to track down a long-lost 1955 television film in Europe. Dunninger Knows therefore stands as both an important historical record and a highly practical working book for today’s mentalist.

More than 100 Brain Busters are examined and discussed not only by Joseph Atmore, but also by leading figures in mentalism such as Banachek, Jan Bardi, Max Maven, Richard Osterlind, Marc Paul, and many others. Methods are clearly explained, often with multiple solutions for a single routine. Where modernization is required for contemporary performance – which is actually rare – clear guidance is provided. The foreword is written by the “International Man of Mystery,” David Berglas, uniquely qualified to place Dunninger’s influence on the world of mentalism in context.

This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of classic and modern mentalism at the highest level.

"For the last 5 years, Joe has been a consultant on my international live television series, Phenomenon aka The Next Uri Geller. Almost immediately when he joined the team, I learned about his fascination with Dunninger. We've had many conversations about Dunninger's impact on mentalism and his creativity and boldness. Dunninger Knows presents a scholarly look at his television work. I usually never read magic books but Dunninger always fascinated me, so I couldn't resist! After reading the routines in Joe's book, I now know why he was always trying to incorporate some of Dunninger's routines into my show!"
- Uri Geller

" This book is the result of years of passionate research, giving us an insight into the life and career of Dunninger. Most of these anecdotes would have been lost to our history without Joe Atmore's meticulous work. This is a rare opportunity to get inside the mind of Dunninger."
- David Berglas