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‘Only the unknown frightens men. But once a man has faced the unknown, that terror becomes the known.’

ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY (1900–44)

It is said that if you were to ask a hundred people what their greatest fear is, most would not say the dark, pain, or even death. Most would tell you it is speaking in public. Being the focus of an audience’s attention means that any mistake you make is exposed to everyone. On the other hand, any success is equally revealed, and your skill will be known to all.

This first chapter looks at three straightforward tricks to get you started with mind magic. They need not be performed as a show, but perhaps instead as an aside at any gathering. None requires great skill, so this will allow you to concentrate on your patter and thus build your confidence. From then on your performances will be plain sailing.

Nevertheless, do not be misled into believing that the simplicity of these introductory tricks means they will have a limited impact upon your audience. Indeed, each one on its own is a minor miracle.