The Power of Perception (POP) by Arthur Setterington – Pure, Direct Mentalism

The Power of Perception (POP) by Arthur Setterington is widely regarded among mentalists as a rare and highly influential work focused on clean, direct, and deeply deceptive mentalism presentations.

Often referred to simply as “POP,” this material is designed to feel less like traditional magic and more like genuine demonstrations of mind reading and psychological insight.

Pure Mentalism, No “Tricks”

The philosophy behind The Power of Perception is straightforward: these are not framed as tricks or illusions, but as structured demonstrations that appear to be real mental phenomena.

Each routine is carefully constructed to build layers of deception, with every phase increasing the impossibility of the effect.

Layered Deception Structure

A defining feature of POP is its multi-layered construction:

• Each phase strengthens the illusion of genuine mind reading
• Methods are concealed beneath progressive layers of conviction
• The audience experiences escalating impossibility
• The final outcome feels clean, direct, and unexplainable

This structure is a key reason the material is so highly regarded among performers of psychological and presentation-driven mentalism.

Performance Style

Arthur Setterington focuses on creating routines that are:

• Direct and uncluttered
• Strong in presentation and framing
• Designed for real audience conditions
• Built to feel like genuine mental ability rather than trickery

The emphasis is on perception, psychology, and audience conviction.

Rarity & Availability

The Power of Perception is considered a rare and difficult-to-find publication, with limited availability. This has contributed to its reputation as a sought-after resource among serious students of mentalism.