Theodore 'Ted' Annemann (1907 - January 12, 1942) was a famous magician who specialized in the field of mentalism. His personality is the subject of much controversy. Annemann was suffering from severe stage fright and drug abuse. 1907 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1942 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... A flourish with a deck of playing cards. ... Mentalism is a performing art in which the practitioner uses his five senses to create the illusion of a sixth. ... In psychology, personality describes the character of emotion, thought, and behavior patterns unique to a person. ... This article is about the sudden onset of fear while performing. ... This article is actively undergoing a major edit. ...
In 1934 he became the editor of the famous magazine The Jinx whose publication ceased after his death. The magazine was primarily focused on mentalism, but did also feature ground-breaking effects from other fields of magic. Copies of this magazine have become collector's items. Effects from this magazine have been published in several books, among them Annemann's Practical Mental Effects. Together with Tony Corinda's 13 Steps to Mentalism, Annemann's book is considered to be the absolute classic in the field. 1934 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... A collection of magazines A magazine is a periodical publication containing a variety of articles on various subjects. ... A flourish with a deck of playing cards. ...
He was married twice and may have had a child by his first wife.
Annemann includes story tricks, spelling and counting tricks, his own card magic and manipulations used in professional acts.
Annemann for their striking effect and entertainment value.
For the advanced beginner or semi-professional who has some degree of card skill, the manipulations, tricks and routines, expertly described here by Annemann, will add to the dexterity and excitement of the performance, give hours of rigorous skill-developing practice, and help build a professional, interesting and well-rounded repertoire with cards.