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I haven't been this excited about a mentalism video for ages... The thought behind, and the motivation of, your billet peek make it perfect. It's probably one of the best peeks out there. Your Bowl of Billets is simply wonderful, you've provided such a great structure and variety of effects and reveals, it's fantastic, very well done. It's great thinking.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarc Paul\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Thank you for releasing material you've actually performed in front of real audiences and in PR situations under the eagle eyes of journalists. 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For him to share his life’s work, easily makes this one of the most exciting and important books on the art of mentalism, of all time. I cannot stress enough how much value is shared here in method, presentation and guidance. Whether you’re new to mentalism or a seasoned professional, this is the only book you’d ever need to have a plethora of phenomenal, real-world material that is guaranteed to both entertain and astound your audience.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColin McLeod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Christopher Carter is one of the top mentalist thinkers in the world. Whether it is an original creation or taking something that is already in creation, you can count on the Carter touch taking it to the next level of entertainment and astonishment. A real worker with the knack of hitting it out of the park every single time. He is King Midas.\"\u003c\/em\u003e  –\u003cstrong\u003e Banachek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have known Christopher Carter for years, having seen him conduct several lectures and perform for lay audiences. Simply put: He is one of the very best performers I have ever seen! And now he comes with his complete book. There are some gems including his \"Scrabble Memories\" and his \"Ten Card Mental Selection.” This book is a must read.  A lot of this material will become part of your active repertoire.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJan Forster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Chris Carter changed my life. He performed at my university when I was a student, and afterward I approached him for advice. Instead of dismissing me outright or giving a perfunctory response, he sat down with me for two hours at the adjacent coffee shop and told me “everything” I should know about launching a career in professional magic. There’s just no way I’d be doing what I’m doing now without him. His material is among the very best of its kind — clear, direct, imaginative, hard hitting—and in the heat and pressure of several thousand live performances, it has been forced into something of uncommon strength and power.\" - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNate Staniforth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"In the Spotlight is a masterclass in practical, audience-tested mentalism. Every routine is road-proven, every insight hard-won. Christopher Carter doesn’t just share material, he shares a way of thinking, honed over years of experience in the spotlight. This book is a joy to read and a treasure for any serious performer. It’s like stepping into the mind of a true craftsman of our art.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e– Gabriel Werlen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"As someone who’s spent a lot of time in meditation on revelations, I can confidently say that Christopher Carter’s “Thinking About Reveals” chapter is worth the entire price of In the Spotlight. He develops ideas that are typically overlooked by mentalists ranging from how and why we have our powers to how to transcend our material to being more than merely a puzzle to be solved.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - Krystyn Lambert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We have grown accustomed to books and videos being released on a near daily basis, but the ones that truly shine are few and far between. They stand the test of time because the performers releasing their tried-and-true routines have put in the hundreds and thousands of iterations it takes to polish each one into a diamond. Christopher Carter is a working professional and In The Spotlight shows that he is not only a deep thinker, but also the very definition of a working pro. One who doesn’t just talk the talk, but walks the walk. He is pragmatic and practical, while also subtle and nuanced. I think that anyone considering this book should feel lucky he has chosen to release it to our community and not deliberate for even a second buying a copy. You will get the value you spent on it a dozen times over and then some, highly recommend!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e – Oz Pearlman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I am amazed by the value, insight, detail, routines and shared experience you’ll find within the pages of In The Spotlight. Having seen Chris Carter perform, I already knew this book would be nothing short of a modern classic.  After reading the book, I can guarantee that your head will be swarming with ideas. My favorite thing in the book? That’s for me, myself and I.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Chris Rawlins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"In The Spotlight is packed with practical mentalism routines, creative ideas, and tips to connect with your audience. Whether you’re new to performing or a seasoned pro, Chris Carter’s insights will help you take your act to the next level and truly amaze your audience. A must-have for anyone who loves mentalism!I love this book!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– \u003cstrong\u003eBill Malone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Into The Spotlight was a pleasure to read. It is very well written and is full of practical advice and powerhouse effects from a knowledgeable and skilled mentalist. Though Chris performs in front of large audiences (up to 7,000) primarily for corporations and universities, I still found much of his thinking relevant and applicable to the casual, social magic I prefer. He is known for wowing large audiences with minimal props, a master of the classic “pack-small, play-big” approach to mentalism. You’ll learn all the ins and outs of many of his signature mental effects using next to no props but capable of entrancing an audience of thousands.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eBill Cushman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Chris Carter’s In the Spotlight is genuinely brilliant. Not just another mentalism book or a collection of tricks; it’s a real-world guide that clearly shows what happens when you care as much about theatre as technique. Chris reveals the little details that only come from performing constantly in front of large audiences, and his ideas on creating meaningful routines are sharp and insightful. Reading this, I kept nodding along, thinking “yes, exactly.” It’s precisely the book I needed years ago. Hell, it's the book I still need! If you perform mentalism for actual audiences, this will inspire you, strengthen your work, and remind you exactly why you perform.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eMark Elsdon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What more praise can I give than saying I've already used many of Chris's ideas in my presentations. He's the real deal, and this is material that works. His ideas for billets, Pegasus Page, Tossed-Out Deck, and other routines have all made my shows better.\"\u003c\/em\u003e  –\u003cstrong\u003e Paul Vigil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Christopher Carter, one of the most respected names in mentalism, has written a book that’s as generous as it is brilliant. He lays it all out—over two dozen of his strongest routines, complete with methods, handling, and insights gained from years of performing for real audiences. These aren’t pipe dreams or theory—they’re practical, powerful effects that truly connect. Everything flows naturally, with believable presentations that don’t get bogged down in complicated procedures. And if you’re into Q\u0026amp;A or blindfold work, his deep dives into those topics alone make this book worth it. 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