Real mentalism.
Real reactions.
Real-world practicality.
Modern Mentalism – Volume 1 by Matt Mello is a collection of 14 close-up mentalism effects designed specifically for performers who want impact without awkward props or heavy sleight of hand.
This isn’t stage mentalism squeezed into a close-up setting. It’s material built from the ground up to play strong at tables, bars, and casual performances—using clever principles, engaging plots, and methods that are deceptively simple.
No weird gimmicks.
No knuckle-busting sleights.
Just clean, direct mentalism that feels impossible.
Inside Volume 1, you’ll learn effects like:
- Serial – Instantly read the serial number from a borrowed bill
- Coffee Melt – Make a straw visibly bend and melt at your command
- Photographic – Demonstrate impossible memory in seconds
- Lottery – A clean add-a-number routine with a lottery theme (plus a version using only pen and paper)
- Stop – Influence a spectator’s decisions during a simple card game
- Handy Prediction – Predict exactly how many fingers a spectator will drop
- Any Card at Any Number – A shockingly simple, baffling solution to a legendary plot
Every routine is designed to be practical, fast to learn, and devastating in performance. Whether you’re a casual performer or a working pro, this material drops straight into your set.
Smart. Simple. Powerful.
If you want close-up mentalism that actually gets used, Modern Mentalism – Volume 1 delivers exactly what its name promises.
Running time: approx. 60 minutes