“In Phedon’s usual style, every single detail is meticulously explained so that the reader gains a full understanding of all the underlying principles at play. No stone is left unturned, and there are nuggets of gold in virtually every single paragraph Phedon writes. Admittedly, this makes the writing dense, but if you take your time and fully digest each bit of information before moving to the next, you’ll walk away dumbfounded by the thought that goes into every moment of Phedon’s routines and tools. It is a major reason why his work is, in my opinion, the best material for mentalists being released today. His material is clearly crafted and transformed into masterpieces with detailed brushstrokes that make the material leap off the page and resonate directly with the spectator’s emotional feelings, causing the work to transcend logic and feel real.” – An excerpt from Madison Hagler’s review of Orpheus

The Cartesian Q&A…

• “Phedon is the Master, and we are but students.” – Millard Longman

When Phedon set his mind on creating the ultimate Q&A routine, the results were amazing; even one of Phedon’s closest friends (Romanos) regards this as the strongest routine Phedon has released to date. Requiring no props, billets, or expensive electronics,
this devastating Q&A can be performed anytime, anywhere.

The Most Powerful Material Imaginable…

• “People could start a cult with this!” – Madison Hagler

There is no question that the “Q&A” represents one of the strongest routines in mentalism. Yet, most performers shy away from it due to the various technical and mechanical demands required to pull it off convincingly.

Never before has there been a more direct route for any performer to add this routine to their repertoire. Requiring no switches, no steals,
and no one ahead, this entirely prop-less approach eliminates all the hard work,
leaving the performer free to concentrate their efforts almost entirely on the presentation.

Please consider the following points –

• This is a reputation-making effect
• It can be performed one-on-one in a close-up setting, or for a larger audience on stage
• It is very simple to perform
• It looks real
• It is both fun and interesting for everyone watching
• It requires no props
• It is impossible to backtrack
• Every action is fully justified

Best of all, you will learn the subtle psychological methods that Phedon uses to get his participants to initiate each performance. This, combined with the ability to give highly detailed, accurate readings (using the methods taught in this book), will set any performer head and shoulders above their peers.

Additional Routines…

• “Phedon isn’t just a trailblazer. He’s also incredibly generous in his publications, and Orpheus is no exception. Pure gold!” – Francis Girola

In addition to ‘The Cartesian Q&A’, readers of this book will also learn several of Phedon’s most closely guarded secrets, each revealed for the very first time. Phedon also takes care to include a full breakdown of what he considers to be the most powerful billet routine he performs. Best of all, owing to Phedon’s minimalist approach, each of these mind-blowing routines requires little more than a small selection of borrowed business cards and a writing implement.

These routines include –

• Three Questionable Answers
• Hecate
• Zodiac & Name
• The Timorous Drawing
• Murmur
• & A Work in Progress

The highly versatile nature of this material allows the performer to perform these routines in both close-up and stage settings. Whether you’re a casual performer or a paid professional, this material is guaranteed to elevate your performances to a whole new level.

A Toolbox of Techniques…

• “Another work of absolute genius!” – Jamie Badman

Along with each of the routines in this book, you’ll also find detailed explanations for a variety of different
tools. Each of these tools comes directly from Phedon’s own personal repertoire and has been perfected through countless real-world performances. Readers of this book will also appreciate the wide-ranging applications these tools offer within the routines they currently perform.

This incredible selection of bonus tools includes –

• The Universal Vision
• Objective Redefinition
• The Prism
• Numbers and Their Meanings
• The Master Dream Reveal
• Nico Heinrich’s Paddle Peek
• The Escalation Ruse
• A Little Phasmatic Touch
• The ‘Dot’ Subtlety
• The Shift
• The Alpha and The Omega

Opening Your Mind…

• “If you are interested in mentalism then Phedon’s work is remarkable, what I have managed to read of Orpheus so far is genuinely next level!” – Phill Smith

In a very fitting tribute to the origins of this book, Phedon also covers a wide variety of thought-provoking subjects. Many of these are designed to inspire, whilst others are designed to challenge the reader’s perspective on various elements pertaining to mentalism performance. The revolutionary thinking within these chapters is both refreshing and highly motivating and will no doubt deeply affect the way that the reader thinks about this art form.

These inspiring chapters include –

• Addressing ‘THESCAM’
• Plato Goes to Hollywood
• Sacred Chants
• Plato Goes to the Movies
• The Timorous Drawing
• The Technology of Failing
• & More

As Real As It Gets…

• “This work is simply incredible, never have I ever felt more inspired!” – Michael Murray

There is simply no denying the power of this material, with one early reader suggesting “You could start a religion with this!” and another suggesting that the typical response to ‘The Cartesian Q&A’ would be something akin to – “This guy started walking through the audience, and was able to describe their thoughts, feelings, and fears just by touching their hand…”.