Jack Goldstein – Panthera

Jack Goldstein – Panthera

Jack Goldstein is a respected mentalist and writer who has spent more than four decades traveling the world. Throughout that time, he has met, studied with, and performed alongside many of the most influential figures in modern mentalism. His extensive experience across cultures and performance environments has shaped a deep, practical understanding of the art.

This book is a collaborative project created with many of Jack’s professional colleagues. Its content is specifically designed to strengthen, refine, and expand your mentalism, both creatively and professionally.

The foreword is written by Phedon Bilek, who explores Jack’s approach to mentalism, performance, and travel, while also sharing insights into his philosophy and working methods. In addition, Phedon contributes a brand-new effect that has not been released anywhere else.

The book features contributions from over thirty respected creators and performers, including Alex Alejandro, Aaron Alexander, Pablo Amira, Phedon Bilek, Paul Brook, Toby Davies, Steve Drury, Mark Elsdon, Shawn Farquhar, Curtis Foster, Jack Goldstein, Reese Goodley, Steve Gore, Paul Hallas, Manos Kartsakis, Mohamed Khaled, Timon Krause, Patrick Kuffs, Drew McAdam, Joe Miller, Ken Muller, Michael Murray, Chris Philpott, Joshua Quinn, Rolyan, George Rumsey, Morgan Strebler, Paul Sunderland, Peter Turner, Luca Volpe, and Stephen Young.

The book contains twenty-five practical effects suitable for close-up, cabaret, and stage performance. These effects employ a wide range of methods and tools, including pendulums, cards, coins, mobile phones, DVDs, book tests, readings, headline predictions, ACAAN, “think of a country” routines, and numerous prediction-based demonstrations.

In addition to the effects, there are fifteen in-depth essays focused on performance, philosophy, and business development. Topics include Ultimate Soft Selling, Building Appeal, Propless or More, Making the Participant the Star, Meaningful Mentalism, Philosophy of Magic, and several others aimed at elevating both artistic quality and commercial success.

The book also provides practical tools and techniques such as cold reading systems, envelope work, peeks, forces, P.A.T.E.O., and related methods that can be applied across a wide range of performance styles.

Whether you are a working performer seeking strong new material or a thoughtful practitioner looking for essays that challenge and deepen your understanding of mentalism, this book offers valuable insights for every serious mentalist.

All profits received by Jack Goldstein from this book are donated entirely to Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) in Bolivia, a charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and long-term care of wildlife affected by illegal trafficking and other forms of harm.