{"product_id":"on-second-thought-mentalism-meaning-and-performance-by-paul-draper","title":"On Second Thought... Mentalism, Meaning, and Performance by Paul Draper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn Second Thought... Magic, Meaning, and Performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collects the first eight years of Paul Draper's column from M-U-M, the magazine of The Society of American Magicians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese columns contain much more than tricks. Readers will discover effects of mentalism and magic, plus background knowledge that make the routines effective. The articles contained here explain the whys of the tricks along with the hows, delving into aspects of performance and theatrical presentations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese writings are offered chronologically, as the author both looks back at his experiences and moves forward into new events, while each section is complete within itself, presented with insight and humor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuest contributors provide specialized, expert insights, along with recommended sources for further inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn all, it is a window into the life, work, and inspirations of a full-time working pro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Draper is a world-renowned mentalist, comedy presenter, and keynote speaker who has captivated audiences from the United Nations to Apple, Cambridge to Yale, and Hollywood to Broadway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith appearances on the History Channel, HBO, A\u0026amp;E, TNT, Discovery, Hallmark, and Travel Channel, Draper has been featured on such shows as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eInside the NBA, Hell's Kitchen, Pawn Stars, Ghost Adventures, Mindfreak,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHouse Hunters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an expert in magic, psychology, and human consciousness, Draper has headlined top venues, including The Magic Castle in Hollywood, The Magic Circle in London, and major Las Vegas casinos including The Venetian, The Orleans, and Planet Hollywood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond his work in entertainment Draper is a sought-after speaker on topics including leadership, communication, the psychology of influence, espionage, and cyber security.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA trained anthropologist and active member of the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness, Draper explores diverse cultural expressions of belief, ritual, and consciousness. His studies have engaged with Native American ceremonial practices, Spiritualist traditions, and Indigenous South American ceremonial cannibalism, weaving together cultural understanding with the arts of ritual and illusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Draper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48287862685918,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2423\/4475\/files\/80109-full.png?v=1779977852","url":"https:\/\/stmagicbox.com\/products\/on-second-thought-mentalism-meaning-and-performance-by-paul-draper","provider":"The Magic Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}