Away With Words (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798249860486)

What if you could make your audience believe-just for a moment-that mind reading was real?

In Away With Words, Luke explores how to transform simple premises into deeply convincing, emotionally resonant mentalism using nothing more than the written word.

This is not a collection of disconnected tricks.
It is a blueprint for creating performances that feel authentic, impossible, and unforgettable.

Inside, you'll discover:

• Powerful, audience-centered routines designed for real-world performance

• Practical methods to elevate straightforward ideas into genuine mind-reading experiences

• Structure, scripting, and psychological nuance that amplifies impact

• A thought-provoking essay on the art of missing in mentalism - and why restraint can make effects stronger

• Professional insights and contributions from Ben Cardall and Wayne Goodman

• A foreword by Peter Nardi

If we truly possessed the ability to read minds, this book shows what it would look like on stage.

Every routine has been tried, tested, and refined for maximum emotional engagement. The focus is not on fooling people for the sake of it - but on creating moments that stay with them long after the performance ends.

Whether you're an emerging mentalist or an experienced performer looking to deepen the realism of your work, Away With Words provides practical tools and thoughtful theory to help you perform with greater conviction and meaning.

This is mentalism built around the audience.
This is mentalism that feels real.