Take a step with Richard Osterlind outside the box, and enjoy a whole new world of thinking about mentalism!
You're going to learn how to able to approach your act so the audience has no doubt you have some kind of special powers. Get ready to open your mind to ideas that aren't pipe dreams, but are proven methods that can transform the impact of your mentalism tremendously!
In Osterlind Outside the Box, Richard shares secrets that have taken him a lifetime of performing to develop. Often these ideas are "outside the box" compared to standard thinking. In fact, one's thinking is exactly what Richard demonstrates has to be changed.
He shares insights as to where his own mind goes when both creating routines and performing on stage. We guarantee you will be fascinated by his novel approaches as to how effects should be presented and what makes them so powerful.
Although he gives example after example using actual effects, these methodologies can be used on almost any routine you now perform. For years, Richard's creations have been lauded as outstanding, but now you will see how he launches the impact of these into the realm of the real art of mentalism.
Richard also talks about performers who have influenced him, some famous and some not so famous, and delves into just what he believes made them so special. These insights are Richard's ideas as to what appears to be the thinking processes of these giants. These are fascinating concepts that you will probably ponder long after you put the book down.
Finally, Richard gives the ultimate out of the box idea—his new method of doing the Magic Square presentation. This method dispenses the crib Richard had used for years and allows you to do this routine anytime and anywhere. All the steps are easy to learn and you certainly can master this routine in just a few nights.
Once you have, you can perform an Instant Magic Square that is different than any other. You can complete the square literally as fast as you can write and all the numbers will be different for each magic square you create. Finally, Richard has added an ending that goes beyond the typical Magic Square routine. Just when the audience thinks it is all over, you are able to hit them with one last bombshell that adds a new and definite climax to the effect. If they didn't think so before, they will believe you are a true mastermind.
Advice galore resides within the pages of Osterlind Outside the Box. Many professional performers have stated that Richard's works contributed greatly to their success in mentalism. This book is no different.