The Shiels Effect & An Evening With Doc Shiels

REVIEWS

"I'm thrilled that "The Shiels Effect" is available again, in a beautifully produced edition. Customers of my mentalism books regularly ask me where they can get a copy of this book, and I'm glad I can now point them in the right direction. I've read and reread "The Shiels Effect" so many times that I can quote parts of it by heart. This is one of the essential books that every psychic entertainer should buy and study.

The DVD is an absolute delight. Doc Shiels is a wonderful storyteller, and he tells them with great relish and panache. He is a consummate entertainer, and obviously had a great time delivering his talk. I watched it with a glass or two of single malt, but only because I had no Guinness on hand. Although the DVD was not intended for public release, the quality is
excellent, and you feel as if you're in the room with him."

Richard Webster.

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"This book is an absolute must for the practitioner of bizarre magic." By Christian Chelman author of Capricornian Tales."

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"The Shiels Effect is a must have for any serious mentalist/magician. This is the true magic of being a superstar. Doc has laid out each and every step that will catapult any performer above the ranks of a mere amateur. If this book is not on your shelf, you are not serious about our art.

I am often asked how one goes about being a mentalist or getting publicity. I usually point them in the direction of watching evangelists or reading old books on psychics for inspiration and finding their character.

Well today I received the ultimate manual. I have this book on my shelf but it has not been available for quite a while. It was written by a man who managed to get his face, his picture, his daughters pictures in almost every publication in England, Scotland and Ireland. He was not afraid to take chances.

This man is Tony Doc Shiels. In his book "The Shiels Effect" Doc lays out a foundation for anyone seeking to become a superstar should well heed.

I personally may not agree with his ethical stance on this subject however he is right on the money when it comes to how you find your character, how you generate publicity and how you should think to become a superstar in this world of magic, magick and mentalism. This is a must have for any serious mentalist. Run, don't walk and purchase it today."

Banachek

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"It didn't take long for the Magick of Shiels to capture my attention - without question he has been one of the most colorful personalities among us. The DVD is a well chaptered video of one of Bizarre Magick's foremost proponents 'holding court' before a group of enthusiasts on the other side of the pond. It offers a delightful character study of a charming, and quintessentially Irish, rogue. There's something about the unabashed con man (especially those nicknamed "Doc") that is magnetically intriguing. All too soon the video was over and I found myself wanting more.

We need more of this - these archivings of personality - to help fully round out our understanding of those who have gone before; their contributions, their thoughts, and their ideas. What would any of us today pay for such a video of Annemann, Al Baker, Burling Hull, Robert Nelson (or any of their peers) discussing their craft and how they approach it? For me, they would be priceless. Quentin has a winner on his hands and I am thankful for his efforts."

Lee Earle. Phoenix AZ
Editor and Publisher of SYZYGY

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