{"product_id":"close-up-mentalism","title":"Close Call - Close-Up Mentalism Blueprint","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClose Call\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA professional guide to real-world close-up mentalism performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eClose-up mentalism is often taught through effects and methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRarely is it taught through the realities of actual performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHow to approach groups naturally.\u003cbr\u003eHow to manage difficult environments.\u003cbr\u003eHow to structure a performance so it flows smoothly from beginning to end.\u003cbr\u003eHow to avoid the logistical mistakes that quietly damage performances every night at real events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eClose Call was created to address those problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is not a collection of tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is a guide to performing close-up mentalism successfully in the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFilmed Live At Mind Summit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn September 2017, Looch was invited to lecture at Mind Summit in Germany, one of the most respected mentalism conventions in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe lecture focused entirely on the practical realities of close-up performance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaudience management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eevent logistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estructuring performances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproaching groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaintaining momentum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eavoiding common professional mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreasing the impact of your material through stronger presentation and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRather than teaching isolated effects, Close Call focuses on the thinking behind successful close-up mentalism performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe small details that separate hobbyist demonstrations from polished professional work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Close Call Actually Teaches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eClose Call explores the hidden side of close-up performance that is rarely discussed openly within magic and mentalism instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNot methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNot secret gimmicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBut the practical realities of working professionally in unpredictable environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe project covers topics such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproaching groups confidently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaudience psychology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtrolling attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edealing with interruptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emanaging difficult spectators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epacing performances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaintaining authority naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaximising audience reactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estructuring a smooth close-up set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAlongside this, Looch discusses a range of subtle performance touches developed through years of real-world corporate and event work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe goal throughout is simple:\u003cbr\u003eto help performers create stronger, smoother, and more memorable close-up performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpdated With Additional Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFollowing the original Mind Summit lecture, Luke Jermay invited Looch to present an updated version of Close Call at The Event (The Session) in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAs part of this expanded lecture, additional material was added covering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproaching groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eselecting opening material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eestablishing rapport quickly in real-world environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe eBook has since been updated to include this exclusive additional thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore Than Just Mentalism Theory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eClose Call is designed to be practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe material is aimed directly at performers who already work - or want to work - in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclose-up mentalism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecorporate events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewalkaround performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehospitality environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprivate bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereal-world audience settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt is not abstract theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt is professional experience distilled into practical guidance that can immediately improve how you perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhether you perform mentalism or magic, the principles discussed throughout Close Call apply directly to live audience interaction and professional event performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eClose Call includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull online video lecture filmed live at Mind Summit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e44-page detailed eBook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated material from The Event in London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-world close-up performance guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional audience management thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical event-working advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe eBook also contains the private access link and password for the full lecture video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional Praise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e“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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAlex M\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e“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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDavid T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned For Real Performers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eClose Call was created for performers who understand that strong close-up mentalism is about far more than methods alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIt’s about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econfidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaudience management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etiming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprofessionalism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstanding how real people behave in real environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Close Call a trick or effects lecture?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNo. Close Call focuses on the practical realities of professional close-up performance rather than teaching standalone tricks or methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this only for mentalists?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNo. While the material is heavily rooted in close-up mentalism, many of the performance principles apply equally to close-up magicians and walkaround performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat topics are covered?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTopics include audience management, approaching groups, opening effects, performance structure, handling difficult environments, pacing, audience psychology, and real-world event performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the lecture filmed live?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYes. The included video lecture was filmed live at Mind Summit in Cologne, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the eBook included with the lecture?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYes. 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