Miracles of My Friends II by Burt Sperber

 A Distinguished Anthology of Modern Mentalism

Miracles of My Friends II by Burt Sperber is a thoughtfully curated anthology of mentalism, performance theory, and original routines, bringing together contributions from some of the most respected names in modern magic and mind reading. Serving as the long-awaited companion to Sperber’s acclaimed Miracles of My Friends from 1982, this volume continues the tradition of sharing creative thinking, strong routines, and professional insight from leading performers in the field.

Edited by Leo Behnke, with a Foreword by Peter Reveen and Preface by Burton Sperber, this limited edition collection combines practical routines with thoughtful essays and valuable performance concepts, making it appealing both as a working resource and as a collector’s item.

The book features contributions from an exceptional lineup of creators, each bringing a distinct voice and approach to mentalism.

Contributors Include

• Larry Becker – It’s About Time
• Leo Behnke – Add-a-Memory
• David Ben – Psychic DNA
• Robin DeWitt – The Mentalist’s Thumb Tip
• Paul Draper – Escape from Sin
• Ed Fowler – 3 contributions
• Richard Ganstwig – The Most Interesting Man
• Paul Green – You Can Do It, I Know!
• Scott Grossberg – 3 contributions
• Todd Karr – Web Scam
• Nick Lewin – Fogel’s Invisible Piano
• Max Maven – Sing a Song of Sixth Sense
• Jheff Poncher – ESP Do as I Do
• Burton Sperber – 9 contributions
• Jack Tillar – Location, Location, Location
• Chris Woodward – 2 Fogel-related contributions
• Rob Zabrecky – A Skeptical Prediction

Additional Valuable Material

Beyond the routines, the book also includes:

• A reprint of Bascom Jones Jr.’s “19 Rules of Mentalism”
• The five key building blocks every mental performer should understand and develop
• Professional insights into presentation, structure, and performance thinking
• A broad mix of practical effects, conceptual pieces, and performance tools

Why This Book Stands Out

What makes Miracles of My Friends II especially valuable is the breadth of perspectives it offers. Rather than presenting one creator’s style, it gathers material from numerous respected professionals, creating a diverse and inspiring collection of ideas for mentalists at different experience levels.

It is equally suited to:

• performers seeking new routines,
• mentalists interested in presentation and theory,
• collectors of limited magic publications, and
• readers who enjoy studying the thinking of established professionals.

Highlights

• Written by Burt Sperber
• Edited by Leo Behnke
• Foreword by Peter Reveen
• Contributions from many leading mentalists
• Includes practical routines and professional essays
• Features Bascom Jones Jr.’s 19 Rules of Mentalism
• Includes foundational performance principles
• 124-page clothbound limited edition
• Unique cover featuring actual Magic Castle playing cards
• Limited to 1,000 copies

Discover a remarkable collection of routines, theory, and professional insight—add Miracles of My Friends II to your library and explore a distinguished anthology of modern mentalism.