Richard Osterlind's "THOUGHT SCAN" Full Package (1991 FIRST EDITION) — AUTOGRAPHED
Created by mentalism legend Richard Osterlind and distributed exclusively by Jeff Busby Magic, Inc., Thought Scan is an iconic, highly sought-after professional Q&A and thought-reading system.
Includes a rare handwritten author inscription and signature from Richard Osterlind dated August 7, 1991. Immediate high-value mentalism for working mentalists, magicians and/or collectors.
100% COMPLETE SET INCLUDES ORIGINAL CUSTOM TRAY GIMMICK & AUTOGRAPHED MANUSCRIPT — Excellent collector-owned condition. NOTE - I am discount pricing this for immediate sale; this Osterlind set rarely comes available on secondary market like this.
Richard Osterlind’s Thought Scan is widely regarded as one of the most practical and deceptive Q&A / thought-reading systems ever created for parlor and stage performers. Published in limited quantities by Jeff Busby Magic, Inc. in 1991, original first-edition copies—especially those autographed by Osterlind himself—are exceptionally scarce and highly prized.
The Effect: What The Audience Experiences
The mentalist introduces a sleek, solid collection tray holding small index cards. Audience members write down secret thoughts, personal questions, or unknown information on the cards such as ATM PIN numbers, birthdates - it can be ANYTHING - which are then placed directly onto the tray in plain view.
Without any visible manipulation, covert moves, or suspicious handling, the mentalist is able to read the exact thoughts of the audience, with stunning clarity & accuracy. The mentalist delivers precise, high-impact divinations and answers to the audience's secret thoughts with 100% accuracy, creating a masterclass Q&A presentation under seemingly impossible conditions. Many top mentalists CLOSE THEIR SHOWS with this exact routine, the same one you're getting here in this package.
Comprehensive Routine & Included Component Breakdown:
- 1. Original Custom Thought Scan Collection Tray: Precision-crafted black textured tray apparatus designed specifically for covert handling and seamless operation during live performances.
- 2. First Edition Instructional Manuscript: The complete 1991 publication detailing Osterlind's exact handling, full stage/parlor routine, subtleties, and presentation philosophy.
- 3. Exclusive Jeff Busby Magic Provenance: Distributed exclusively through Jeff Busby Magic, Inc., historically recognized for strict limited releases and premium magic literature.
Condition & Collector Provenance
- Author Autograph & Inscription: Personally inscribed and signed by Richard Osterlind on the title page: "8-7-91 For Ron Johnson, my good friend. With Regards, Dick Osterlind".
- Collector Library History: Sourced directly from a private collector's home library
- Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition throughout. Custom tray retains clean texture, excellent condition. Manuscript pages are crisp and fully intact. Some normal aging on cover; ink notations and passage markings from previous professional study on interior pages.
- Terms: Sold AS A COMPLETE 100% ORIGINAL 1991 FIRST EDITION PACKAGE.
Shipping
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