The Mental Magick Of Basil Horwitz Volume 5 by Basil Horwitz

From the introduction by Andy Nyman:

When I came across Basil's first book I couldn't believe it. Here was mentalism that fitted everything I had been searching for. It was clean, simple in plot and direct. In fact the more I read the more I was astonished and frustrated by the simplicity of Basil's thinking; 'Of course! Why didn't I think of that?' was a response I had about every five pages. I feel particularly indebted to Basil as I have partly built my reputation on one of his routines (if you think I'm telling you which one, think again).

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Basil. What struck me more than anything is the enthusiasm with which he performs everything. His style is the antithesis of mine. Where I am brash he is subtle. Where I am loud he is the essence of silent power. He disarms with his childlike twinkle and cheeky sense of humour. All in all what Basil seems to embody is a rare thing; believability.

His thinking is a lesson in disguising simple and devious techniques, therefore sending the spectator to the only conclusion they can possibly reach: that he is reading their mind. ...

Illustrated by David Britland, edited by Martin Breese and introduction by Andy Nyman.

There are five volumes in this series:

• Volume 1
• Volume 2
• Volume 3
• Volume 4
• Volume 5

1st edition 2004, digital 2010; PDF 40 pages.

Table of Contents

3. Contents
4. Introduction by Andy Nyman
5. Challenge Subconscious Pick-pocketing
11. Challenge Body Language Zodiac Test
16. Challenge Body Language Card and Design Test
21. Challenge Diary Body Language Test
25. ESP Incredible Memory Test
27. Body Language Challenge Poker Test
33. Body Language, Voice and Memory
38. Special Bonus Routine - Body Language Challenge

word count: 12885 which is equivalent to 51 standard pages of text