Get ready to experience the ultimate masterpiece of mentalism with "Truth Fables" by Ben Blau, the 2019 Eugene Burger Legacy Award-Winner. This phenomenal book is a follow-up to his best-selling book, "Asymptotes", and it's packed with an impressive collection of effects from Ben's own performing repertoire. With a foreword by the legendary Jeff McBride, "Truth Fables" is a staggering 500-page tome, beautifully illustrated with 400 black and white photographs.

This incredible book is not just a collection of card effects, but a treasure trove of mentalism that will blow your mind. Ben shares his secrets on lightning calculation, direct mind reading, drawing duplications, impossible coincidences, and more. The 6"x9" hardcover with a dust jacket is a masterpiece in its own right, a testament to Ben's creative genius.

The magic community is abuzz with praise for "Truth Fables". Max Maven says, "This book will Blau your mind!" Jeff McBride, who wrote the foreword, exclaims, "Imploding minds is what Ben is great at. Eugene Burger loved Ben's magic. I do too!" Marc Salem sums it up beautifully, "This is the book Ben was born to write. He explores and creates miracles. It is a joy to read, lavishly photo-illustrated, and unique."

But what really sets "Truth Fables" apart is its depth and breadth of material. Alain Nu notes, "In mentalism, Ben Blau is a master in the art of subtlety. With Truth Fables, Ben demonstrates his art through playing cards, and more." John Carey adds, "Ben Blau is a thinker. A very deep thinker. In this latest huge work, Truth Fables, you will see how he applies that thinking to create some incredible, powerful mentalism with a deck of cards."

From the cleverly constructed routines to the meticulous attention to detail, "Truth Fables" is a masterclass in mentalism. As JHEFF so aptly puts it, "Though it may seem like the craziest idea to put out a nearly 500-page book on the subject of mentalism using playing cards... these eighteen routines are well-thought-out symphonies of stylish entertainment excellence."

With "Truth Fables", Ben Blau has created a work of art that will inspire and delight even the most discerning mentalists. As Sean Waters so eloquently puts it, "Ben Blau inspires me. I love his authentic approach to deception and mystery. His work is skillfully conceived, meticulously layered and assembled in a way that proclaims his love of the art." Stephen Yachanin notes, "In Truth Fables, Ben Blau delivers a creative blending of method and purposeful execution resulting in well-choreographed and delightfully engaging routines that will amaze your audiences."

In short, "Truth Fables" is an instant classic, a must-have for anyone serious about mastering the art of mentalism. As Larry Hass, the Dean of McBride's Magic & Mystery School, so aptly puts it, "Embracing subtleties over sleights, Ben Blau creates exceptionally strong mentalism routines with playing cards. His new book Truth Fables continues his pattern of excellence. It is full of fresh, clear plots and ingenious methods that will delight and inspire you."