Seanchaidh is a book of 12 enchanting stories for the mystery entertainer. More than this, there is a magickal effect that goes alongside each piece, interwoven seamlessly and unobtrusively. The methodology is built into the story, leaving the performer to, well, perform. Story telling can be a powerful tool in the arsenal of the mentalist, too few of us ever use it. Seanchaidh shows just how powerful a story can be, how they have shaped our modern world and created and destroyed civilisations. Now, the power of stories has been made available to you. Use it wisely!
From Richard Webster:
ÒThe latest book from Scott St Clair, Seanchaidh, contains twelve entertaining routines, all of which are accompanied by delightful stories. Some of the effects fall under the category of magick, while others could be described as mentalism with a slightly bizarre twist. TheyÕre all entertaining and commercial. I especially liked:
Together, which is a delightful key bending effect that Scott performs at wedding receptions. It empowers the bride and groom, whilst it promotes the entertainer at the same time. Only Scott could have dreamed up Prince, a number reveal combined with origami and a fairy story. Witch, a mystery involving a poppet doll, has a clever force that can be used for a number of purposes, and finishes with a surprising and logical reveal involving fire or water. Scott also includes a totally impromptu version that can be performed at any time. ItÕs a wonderful effect to perform whenever someone asks you to do something, and youÕre unprepared.
Francesca is one of three effects involving Francesca Rossi, a student of Dr. RhineÕs at Duke University. It uses the same force as Witch to force an ESP card. The story is chilling, and very believable. IÕll be performing it often. Blossom is a charming story that is told while creating a paper rose.
This is a gem of a book, full of charming routines and beautiful stories. It is story telling mentalism at its very best.Ó Ð Richard Webster
From the foreword by Neal Scryer:
ÒÔSeanchaidh Ð The Teller of TalesÕ delivers in spades. Similarly, to his other books written across the years, it includes good, organic, thought provoking material, conveyed in his own style (which merits him as worthy of inclusion alongside many other giants of mentalism)É the beauty of such presentation is that the magic is subtle and routined as a spectator experience. The performerÕs methodologies are cleverly built in to let you concentr