Drew Backenstoss Lecture at My Mind Rocks

April at My Mind Rocks wasn’t about learning more tricks.

It was about thinking better. About understanding why some ideas land and others don’t. Why certain moments connect, and others fall flat. And more importantly, how to take control of that process.

We opened the month with a genuinely fascinating session from MMR member Dave Moses, who took us behind the scenes of his work producing the national TV magic programme Tricked. Rather than focusing on methods, Dave shared what it really takes to create content that connects with a television audience.

What works on TV is very different to what works live, and Dave broke that down with clarity and honesty. Through real examples, he explored structure, pacing, and the importance of simplicity, showing how even strong ideas can fail if they’re not framed correctly. It was one of those sessions that quietly shifts your perspective. You start looking at your own material differently.

That set the tone for the rest of the month.

Our special guest was Drew Backenstoss, joining us for what was only the fifth lecture of his career, delivered exclusively to My Mind Rocks members.

That alone should tell you something.

Drew shared a collection of unreleased ideas that immediately got people thinking. Not just because the material was strong, but because of the depth behind it. His approach encourages you to move beyond surface-level methods and start asking better questions about structure, clarity, and intention.

Alongside the material, what really stood out was his insight into the creative process itself. Drew spoke about the frameworks he uses to develop ideas and shape them into something performable, offering a rare look at how strong mentalism is actually built. For many members, this was the real takeaway.

Not just what to do.

But how to think.

If you’re serious about learning mentalism in a way that actually improves your performances, this is the difference. Not more content, but better thinking.

And that’s exactly what My Mind Rocks is built for.

As always, the Tuesday Jam Sessions carried that thinking forward. Ideas were tested, discussions expanded, and members continued doing the real work of taking concepts out of theory and into performance. That ongoing loop of learning, testing, and refining is where real progress happens.

If you’ve been following these monthly recaps, you’ll have seen the direction things are moving. Each month has its own focus, but everything builds. January explored connection. February became practical and hands-on. March focused on meaning and presentation. April pushed into creativity, structure, and real-world application.

And the momentum is only growing.

If you’re not inside My Mind Rocks, you’re missing more than just content. You’re missing the conversations, the thinking, and the opportunity to develop your work alongside others who are serious about improving.

If that sounds like you, now’s a good time to step in.

Join My Mind Rocks.