Such a fascinating insight from my friend and amazing Magician (with capital M) Luis Arza. I met this wise hermit in Granada (Spain) in 2018 and I learnt a lot from his approach to the Mystery Arts.
This quote comes from this interview, if you want the context of the conversation
Mentalism nowadays is all about doing the latest trick using the clever electronic and amazing app, and dont get me wrong, thats cool, but our principles and methods, as Luis suggested are MUCH more than that
Shamans, Healers and Sacred Fools for centuries are using the same techniques that we do to create the classics in Mentalism. Suggestion, explorations in fascinating mysteries, awe and mysterious spells are common tools.
Now, is your Mentalism at that level of depth and potential?
I hope so. We can still use our billets and wallets for sure, but lets aim to higher meanings and expressions. Only in that way we will truly touch the possibilities that we can reach.
If you are not a therapist, dont fake that. You can offer a beautiful and healing experience as a human being, and hopefully you are using your secret techniques to uplift minds and souls.
If you are interested in these conversations, be sure to check "The Path of Mystery"
Thanks Luis for being such an inspiration as Magician.
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