The AREA Nano Book Test

A pocket-sized professional book test for modern mentalists

The AREA Nano Book Test is a miniature close-up book test designed for performers who want direct, hands-off mind reading without heavy procedure, obvious fishing, or memory work.

It looks like an ordinary commuter paperback.

It fits comfortably in your pocket.

And it allows you to reveal a freely thought-of word with remarkable clarity.

A Proven Book Test, Reimagined

The original AREA Book Test was released in 2010 and quickly developed a reputation as one of the most practical and deceptive professional book tests available.

It sold out, disappeared from production, and over time became increasingly difficult to obtain, often changing hands privately for well above its original release price.

AREA Nano is not a reprint.

It is a complete redesign made possible through modern printing and manufacturing techniques, resulting in a version that is:

• smaller
• cleaner
• easier to carry
• more practical for real-world performance

while preserving the directness and deceptiveness that made the original AREA Book Test so highly regarded.

What It Looks Like

AREA Nano resembles the kind of small-format paperback commonly found in bookstores, airports, and commuter shops.

Think travel-sized novels and commuter editions rather than anything that resembles a magic prop.

The book measures approximately 70 × 100 mm - roughly the footprint of a deck of cards while remaining significantly thinner.

It takes up virtually no pocket space, making it ideal for:

• walkaround mentalism
• casual performance
• corporate environments
• everyday carry
• situations where you want to remain performance-ready without preparation

The Effect

A participant is handed the book and asked to open it to any page.

They silently think of a word.

Nothing is written down.

Nothing is shown.

You never need to see the page yourself.

Without apparent fishing or awkward questioning, you begin revealing information about the thought-of word before ultimately naming it in full.

The result feels direct, personal, and impossible.

Designed To Stay Invisible

AREA Nano uses refined principles that allow you to work confidently and naturally without memorisation or external aids.

In the original AREA Book Test, a printed bookmark acted as a crib.

Within AREA Nano, that information is now integrated far more subtly into the design itself - always available when needed while remaining completely invisible to the audience.

Everything is self-contained.

Nothing appears added.

Nothing feels suspicious or procedural.

Built For Real Performance

AREA Nano was designed around the same principles that define all Read My Mind Ltd releases:

• simplicity
• practicality
• clarity
• direct audience communication

There is:

• no reset
• minimal pocket space required
• no memory work
• no awkward process

Just a direct and reliable book test designed for genuine performance conditions.

What You Receive

AREA Nano is supplied within a specially branded presentation tin and includes one of two book cover designs depending on stock availability:

Homemade Problems (Green Cover)

Sold Out

Passage of the Past (Blue Cover)

Both versions function identically and use the same underlying system.

Professional Praise

“The AREA Book Test represents a genuine breakthrough in book test methodology and is now a featured effect in my regular act.”

Bob Cassidy (R.I.P)

“AREA is a real thing of beauty. The book is so innocent and can withstand close scrutiny. Book tests don’t come much better than this.”

Mark Chandaue

“I own a lot of great book tests. They all look great on my shelf, but the AREA Book Test is and will always be the one I use the most.”

Michael Murray

“If you’re looking for a powerful book test that fits in your shirt pocket, this is definitely something you should look at. I highly recommend it.”

Jheff

Designed For Working Mentalists

AREA Nano was created for performers who value:

• natural-looking props
• direct mind reading
• minimal pocket space
• hands-off methodology
• practical systems
• strong audience impact without complicated procedure

If you want a professional book test that feels fair, travels easily, and remains ready to perform at all times, AREA Nano was designed for exactly that purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a book test in mentalism?

A book test is a classic mentalism effect where a participant freely thinks of a word from a book and the performer successfully reveals it.

Is AREA Nano suitable for professional performance?

Yes. AREA Nano was designed specifically for real-world close-up, walkaround, and corporate mentalism environments.

Does AREA Nano require memory work?

No. The system was designed to eliminate heavy memory requirements while remaining direct and practical in performance.

Is the book examinable?

AREA Nano is designed to appear completely natural and innocent within performance while allowing the performer to work confidently and hands-off.

How large is the book?

The book measures approximately 70 × 100 mm, making it slightly smaller than a deck of cards and ideal for pocket carry.

Is AREA Nano a good everyday carry book test?

Yes. One of the primary goals behind AREA Nano was creating a powerful professional book test that takes up virtually no pocket space and can remain with you at all times.