Alright
for mentalism
you needa learn as much as possible about it first then trying it out.
Its not just 22 Blows to the Head sankey stuff. Although that stuff works, you reallly want to look into what it really goes into, the realms of mentalism.
Check Out:
Luke Jermay, Corinda, Derren Brown, Alvo (hes more of a... modern style i guess, hes okay), Banachek, Richard Osterlind, Max Maven, Bob Cassidy
Products I recommend:
-13 Steps
-Skullduggery (really advanced stuff but really "enlightened" me)
-PSI series (these are tricks. All which are pretty easy. He has 1 DVD of the set which teaches purely Muscle Reading, so thats pretty cool)
-Mind Mysteries (same as PSI, all tricks)
-Fundementals. (Pretty good for starting. Not as hard core as pure psychological stuff)
- Psychological Subtleties (not exactly pure gold, but still pretty interesting)
- Emotional Intelligence. (jermay is always interesting to watch. This teaches you some basic cold reading and also how to set a routine.)
-Educating Archer (i know its not the best of DVDs, but I fell in love with Archer's material. He is a wonderful performer and even if you dont do mentalism, its still a wonderful DVD. He is damn funny and this shows you how to present the simplest of routines yet still get a standing ovation.)
-Psychokinetic Silverware (metal bending is part of mentalism. So yea... this will be the best source I think)
-Mystique (another great read from osterlind)
-Derren Browns Lecture. (although a tad boring, still some awesomeness right there)
-Docc Hilford, he has some Monster Mentalism DVDs. (once again tricks, but wont really "enlighten" you)
-Nothing (although a trick DVD, Maven tells you how to go into walmart, pick up a few objects and rape a 1 hour show. So not too shabby... haha)
-Leading Reading. (touches up on Cold/ Hot reading. Not the most indepth you will get, but still more understandable than books filled with pro terms and stuff)
-Seance by Dixie Dooley (more of a info DVD, like his Escapology. You prolly wont be using most of the stuff, but it still makes you go "AHHHHHH! DAMN GENIUS!")
-Mark Spelman's DVDs (more on the serious side, still tricks, but still a nice info nonetheless)
-Naked Mentalism (I read this quite a while back but I remember it was fun read)
-Blindfold Tips (I LOVE JOHN ARCHER, enough said. Seriously though. He teaches you how to wrap your head in duct tape plus with a airline blindfold on and still see things around you)
Basically, make yourself know as much as possible about mentalism, then go into starting. You want to know what your style is and understand which way you will go. Or else youll sometimes be comedy, sometimes serious, sometimes metal bending. Just not that good.
As for singular products, There are quite a few which are pretty smart. But sometimes, its not that amazing either. makes you just go. "oh... thats it?" Just learn as much as possible then start using singular products. You wont learn much from one gimmick will you?
Check out Alakazam for more mentalism products, they mostly sell those.