Does mentalism work?

Reading Minds - What Is Mentalism, and How Can You Perform It?: "For many reasons, including the fact that the old 'pull a rabbit out of a hat' type of magic is not as surprising and interesting as it once was, mentalism is one of the fastest growing and most popular forms of magic being practiced today."

My wife can read my mind so it must work!

The trick is...

Easy Does It! Small-Scale Tricks to Dazzle Your Audience: "Whether you've been practicing magic for two days, two years, or twenty, the only effective magic trick is one that actually 'fools' your audience. This ability to create a good illusion depends in huge part on one thing: rehearsing!
Let's face it-no matter how great a trick is or how useful a magic prop is, you won't surprise or delight anyone unless it's performed smoothly and confidently. What if you drop your deck of cards or accidentally mishandle a coin? The illusion will be destroyed, and you'll have lost your audience's trust."

...even if I do say so myself!

Be careful what you take your kids to see...

Magician entertains Isaac's lineups - Arts & Entertainment: "As a close-up illusionist, Raimondo has been practicing magic for most of his life, crediting his passion to seeing a flashy disappearing act by David Copperfield at the age of six.
'He was performing his last illusion of the night and he pretty much vanished from the stage. Sirens and lights went off and he ended up in the stands about 10 feet away from where I was,' said Raimondo. 'Seeing that when you're a kid that really leaves an impression. It was the first thing I ever saw and I think that's what got me into it.'"

It might leave a lasting impression!

Oh no! Harry Potters' car has vanished!

Inside Line: Harry Potter's Car Disappears — No Magic Thought to Be Involved -: "The quaint Ford Anglia car used in the Harry Potter films has magical powers, notably the ability to fly. Now it's got a new trick. It's disappeared."

Wonder how much the insurance will be?

Golden Oldies!

Texarkana Gazette: News and Classifieds From Texarkana, Texas/Arkansas: "The resident at Health South Rehabilitation Center was rightfully amazed when she witnessed the cotton rope she had just cut into several sections become one again right before her very eyes.
The old gentleman who had silver dollars pulled from the hair on his head was equally stunned but eager to have a few more dollars appear magically from thin air and his thin hair."

The classics still work wonders.