June 2023 Lecture - Neil Tobin

Monday, June 5, 2023
6:30 PM
​Magic, Inc.

What Every Magician Can Learn From Mentalism




It's not your imagination: Magic shops are selling more mind-reading tricks than ever these days. But how do you add them to your repertoire for the strongest response? 


Find out on Monday, June 5th at 6:30pm from experienced mentalist Neil Tobin in this exclusive S.A.M. Assembly 3 lecture:
What Every Magician Can Learn From Mentalism


Pick up these practical, real-world insights:
• What mentalism teaches to improve ALL your magic

• Which mental effects to avoid

• How magic and mentalism are different (and why it matters)

• When to mix the two effectively ... and when NOT to

Original and entertaining effects to be explained include:
• Compatibility Test

Teach half of a couple how to pick up their partner's vibrations using a pendulum. Then take it one step further by telepathically revealing the name of the loved one they've been thinking of! Packed with emotion, this is a closeup stunner.

• Psychic Spelunking

You and a participant imagine diving into a borrowed, shuffled deck of cards they're holding—and clairvoyantly "see" two cards at its center! Can be performed standing up, impromptu, and without a table, so it's useful almost anywhere.
• Epic Blockbuster

Your audience creates the basis for an imaginary, big-budget movie. Then, show how you anticipated their every choice (with a twist ending they won't see coming)! A dynamic parlour piece that gets multiple people involved.
• Unannounced Surprises

Guess you'll just have to show up to find out. ;)


"A release from the ever-creative Neil Tobin is always a delight."
Joshua Kane, M-U-M

Award-winning performer and creator

Recognized with the prestigious Lederman Award for Creativity from the Psychic Entertainers Association (see pretty picture above), Neil has created material featured in Oracle, Vibrations, Genii and M-U-M; collected in publications by Neal Scryer, Ted Lesley, Kenton Knepper and Richard Osterlind; and trusted by working performers worldwide. Acclaimed effects, books and e-books include The Xpert, Cut & Color, Hands-Off Multiple ESP System, Rider-Waite Readers, Zoom Pendulum, and Alphadex.


As "Neil Tobin, Necromancer," Neil has performed in environments ranging from walkaround to TV, parlour and stage. Theatre productions: Near Death Experience (Audience Choice Award — Indy Fringe Festival), Palace of the Occult (Highly Recommended — Windy City Times), Supernatural Chicago (Top 10 Attractions — Tripadvisor.com). Broadcast: Ghost Adventures(Travel Channel), Dead Famous (Biography), Forbidden History (Discovery).


We look forward to seeing you on Monday, June 5th at 6:30pm!

Meet us at Magic, Inc. 1838 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago. Free for members, $20 for nonmembers.