Theodore Annemann

Annemann
Theodore ‘Ted’ Annemann was an American mentalist born in 1907.

He is probably best know for his definitive book on mentalism “Practical Mental Effects”, a book often criticised for being old fashioned but containing the secrets behind the effects many mentalists still use today.

He was a very troubled man and committed suicide in 1942 prior to an indoors performance of his famous bullet catch.


Annemann’s Bullet Catch

View a vintage news reel showing the trick that was later to cause Ted Annemann’s suicide.


Practical Mental Magic

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Ted Annemann's outstanding collection of nearly 200 crowd-pleasing mental magic feats (requiring no special equipment). Author offers insider’s tips and expert advice on techniques, presentation, diversions, patter, staging and all else needed to make any trick a foolproof success. Lucidly written, thoroughly diagrammed book by one of magic’s legendary figures. [more...]


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Annemann's Bullet Catch

View a vintage news reel showing the trick that was later to cause Ted Annemann's suicide.