Psychological Subtleties 1 (PS1) by Banachek

"Psychological Subtleties 1" by Banachek is one of those books that's worth having around if you're into mentalism. Banachek first got noticed for fooling scientists in Randi's "Project Alpha", not your average way to make a name. He's also caught bullets with his teeth, but that's a bit on the extreme side. This book's about turning mentalism into something that feels like it's bordering on the supernatural, with most tricks needing little to no prep. If you've liked his earlier stuff, you'll likely want this one too, just to keep the collection going.

Teller's had his say, pointing out Banachek's skill in subtle deception. Apparently, Penn & Teller have leaned on his insights a fair bit. Seems this book might have people wondering if you're more than just a magician, though whether you are is another question entirely. It's 212 pages, hardbound with a dust jacket, so it's got the look of something important on a shelf. Whether it makes you look psychic or just well-read, well, that's up to you.