Septet – Jack Kent Tillar

Septet by Jack Kent Tillar is the final volume in his Collector’s Series, focusing on practical and performance-based mentalism and “psychic entertainment” effects. The material is designed to create the impression of genuine abilities using minimal props and limited preparation, with an emphasis on presentation and effect structure.

This volume collects some of Tillar’s most developed routines alongside contributions from several well-known performers in the mentalism and magic community. The effects are framed as demonstrations of extraordinary abilities, suitable for both stage and close-up mentalism presentations.

Featured routines include:

• Super X-Ray Vision – information is apparently read through two sealed steel plates
• Tough As Nails – the apparent psychic bending of steel nails
• The Memory Pill Act – a performance piece involving a “miracle pill” granting temporary enhanced memory

In addition to Tillar’s material, the book includes contributions from guest performers such as Jeff McBride, Ross Johnson, Scott Grossberg, Paul Draper, Bob Fenton, Mark Edward, and Odes Odhner, adding further variety to the collection.

The emphasis throughout is on strong presentation ideas, simple methods, and effects that can be performed with minimal setup.

Details:

• Written by Jack Kent Tillar
• Final volume of the Collector’s Series
• Focus on mentalism and psychic-style entertainment
• Includes Super X-Ray Vision, Tough As Nails, Memory Pill Act
• Contributions from multiple guest creators
• 174 pages
• Softcover edition
• Minimal props and preparation required

A collection of practical mentalism routines focused on strong presentation and “superpower” style effects.