In the heart of a fog-shrouded 16th-century village surrounded by dark forest, the enigmatic allure of 'Cult of Shadows' beckons. This lost masterpiece of '70s arthouse cinema weaves a mesmerising tale of witchcraft, occult secrets and eerie rituals. Unearth its mysteries and confront the darkness that lurks in the shadows, as one seeker's quest for truth leads them into a world where reality and the supernatural blur. 'Cult of Shadows' is a haunting journey into the unknown, where enigma and revelation await those who dare to step outside the village.
Cult Of Shadows is the first of an exciting new Mindhaus format - ‘Lost Footage Films.' With each volume, we plunge into the heart of an arthouse film that exists only in the realms of imagination.
Within the pages of Cult Of Shadows, Lewis Le Val breaks down his favourite scenes, and shares, in thorough detail, the mentalism applications inspired by them. From complete routines and acts to invaluable insights for both professional growth and personal development, this volume is a treasure trove for performers seeking the elusive keys to mastery.
You will learn:
The Spirit Guide
An intricate mental construct designed to unlock the profound knowledge and wisdom residing in the depths of your subconscious.
The Trial
An invaluable 'exposition' of the origin of your abilities. Maintain the enigmatic allure while remaining candid about the authenticity of your craft.
The Book Burning
An exercise to nurture a creative mind. It's often asserted that true mastery of mentalism requires becoming a genuine artist of thought and imagination. This exercise will facilitate the composition of scripts, shows, and presentations.
Charms
A comprehensive exploration of the everyday items a mentalist may carry in their pockets and the reasons behind their choices. Included is a method for evoking the scent of roses whilst you’re reading minds.
Hand Of The Seer
Envision a complete Q&A act in which your audience merely ponders their questions, writing nothing down and vocalising nothing. Yet, you can provide answers without uttering a single word. Learn Le Val's full stage or parlour act, along with a casual, anytime, anywhere variation. This enables you to silently respond to questions existing solely within your participants' thoughts. Propless and powerful.
Remember Me
A stunningly beautiful variation of Larry Becker's 'Sneak Thief,' reversed. Perceive and reveal the most cherished memories of your audience members.
Self Portrait
Participants are invited to sketch younger versions of themselves. Through these drawings, you seemingly unearth multiple specific childhood memories that were never documented or spoken aloud. Then, you can return each drawing to its original owner by discerning each ’inner child' that created it.
The Enigmatic Altar
This is an entire concept that unlocks the gateway to countless new routines employing techniques you already possess. Three initial routines are provided to ignite your creative sparks: Blessing Stone, Heart Fire, and Unburden. Additionally, numerous approaches using the Enigmatic Altar are included, igniting fresh and inventive directions for your performances.
Throughout the pages you will also find the usual abundance of tips, subtleties and extra thoughts often found in Le Val’s work.
Are you ready to venture beyond the safety of the village and into the forest where mysteries beckon, ready to embrace the secrets concealed within the shadows?
