Close Call

A professional guide to real-world close-up mentalism performance

Close-up mentalism is often taught through effects and methods.

Rarely is it taught through the realities of actual performance.

How to approach groups naturally.
How to manage difficult environments.
How to structure a performance so it flows smoothly from beginning to end.
How to avoid the logistical mistakes that quietly damage performances every night at real events.

Close Call was created to address those problems.

Originally presented as a live lecture at Mind Summit in Cologne, Germany in 2017, Close Call has since become regarded by many performers as a practical blueprint for professional close-up mentalism and walkaround performance.

This is not a collection of tricks.

It is a guide to performing close-up mentalism successfully in the real world.

Filmed Live At Mind Summit

In September 2017, Looch was invited to lecture at Mind Summit in Germany, one of the most respected mentalism conventions in the world.

The lecture focused entirely on the practical realities of close-up performance:

• audience management
• event logistics
• structuring performances
• approaching groups
• maintaining momentum
• avoiding common professional mistakes
• increasing the impact of your material through stronger presentation and structure

Rather than teaching isolated effects, Close Call focuses on the thinking behind successful close-up mentalism performance.

The small details that separate hobbyist demonstrations from polished professional work.

What Close Call Actually Teaches

Close Call explores the hidden side of close-up performance that is rarely discussed openly within magic and mentalism instruction.

Not methods.

Not secret gimmicks.

But the practical realities of working professionally in unpredictable environments.

The project covers topics such as:

• approaching groups confidently
• opening effects
• audience psychology
• controlling attention
• dealing with interruptions
• managing difficult spectators
• pacing performances
• maintaining authority naturally
• maximising audience reactions
• structuring a smooth close-up set

Alongside this, Looch discusses a range of subtle performance touches developed through years of real-world corporate and event work.

The goal throughout is simple:
to help performers create stronger, smoother, and more memorable close-up performances.

Updated With Additional Material

Following the original Mind Summit lecture, Luke Jermay invited Looch to present an updated version of Close Call at The Event (The Session) in London.

As part of this expanded lecture, additional material was added covering:

• approaching groups
• opening interactions
• selecting opening material
• establishing rapport quickly in real-world environments

The eBook has since been updated to include this exclusive additional thinking.

More Than Just Mentalism Theory

Close Call is designed to be practical.

The material is aimed directly at performers who already work - or want to work - in:

• close-up mentalism
• corporate events
• walkaround performance
• hospitality environments
• private bookings
• real-world audience settings

It is not abstract theory.

It is professional experience distilled into practical guidance that can immediately improve how you perform.

Whether you perform mentalism or magic, the principles discussed throughout Close Call apply directly to live audience interaction and professional event performance.

What You Receive

Close Call includes:

• Full online video lecture filmed live at Mind Summit
• 44-page detailed eBook
• Updated material from The Event in London
• Real-world close-up performance guidance
• Professional audience management thinking
• Practical event-working advice

The eBook also contains the private access link and password for the full lecture video.

Professional Praise

“If you are gigging close up be it magic or mentalism, this needs to be in your bag. So much real world info its insane. I would have paid 10 x the price as its worth every penny.”

Alex M

“This is exactly the sort of thing I wish I had years ago. It’s crammed full of real world tips and advice from one of the best in the business.”

David T

Designed For Real Performers

Close Call was created for performers who understand that strong close-up mentalism is about far more than methods alone.

It’s about:

• confidence
• structure
• audience management
• timing
• clarity
• professionalism
• understanding how real people behave in real environments

If you want to improve the way you perform close-up mentalism under genuine working conditions, Close Call offers practical guidance drawn directly from years of professional experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Close Call a trick or effects lecture?

No. Close Call focuses on the practical realities of professional close-up performance rather than teaching standalone tricks or methods.

Is this only for mentalists?

No. While the material is heavily rooted in close-up mentalism, many of the performance principles apply equally to close-up magicians and walkaround performers.

What topics are covered?

Topics include audience management, approaching groups, opening effects, performance structure, handling difficult environments, pacing, audience psychology, and real-world event performance.

Is the lecture filmed live?

Yes. The included video lecture was filmed live at Mind Summit in Cologne, Germany.

Is the eBook included with the lecture?

Yes. The 44-page eBook is included and contains the access details for the full lecture recording.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes, although performers with real-world experience will likely gain the most from the professional and logistical thinking discussed throughout the project.

Check out a FREE 5 min preview of the lecture below.