Following the resounding success of his classic "Total Mentalism," Luca Volpe returns with Monochrome, a groundbreaking new work. This meticulously crafted collection showcases his most cherished mentalism and magic routines, each meticulously designed to captivate audiences and evoke unforgettable emotions.

Volpe reimagines traditional mentalism and magic plots, crafting routines that seamlessly adapt to stage, parlor, and close-up settings. His passion for photography is interwoven throughout the book, featuring stunning images captured during his worldwide performances. These visuals underscore the extraordinary potential for magic to be discovered in everyday life.

This comprehensive volume includes 15 original routines, a thought-provoking essay, and a bonus collection of 9 routines contributed by renowned magicians Steve Cook, Phedon Bilek, Radek Hoffmann, Romanos, Paul McCaig, and Renato Cotini. With a total of 24 expertly curated routines, this book offers a wealth of material for performers to explore and enjoy.

190 pages, premium color, paperback perfect bound.

Routines included in the book are:

Connected: A versatile routine that can be performed with any borrowed deck, featuring a full act that is worth the price of the book alone.
The Dream Catcher: A captivating experience that uses people's dreams as a magical canvas, transforming a classic magic routine into a deeply personal connection.
The Love Match: A romantic and unforgettable routine perfect for weddings, leaving a lasting memento for couples.
Remember to Forget: A pseudo-hypnotic experience that uses a unique tool that can fit in your pocket, allowing you to perform it anytime and anywhere.
The Wishing Stone Experience: A captivating routine inspired by the enchanting legend of the wishing stone, creating an unforgettable experience for your audience.
Dissolve: A classic magic trick reimagined with a presentation that makes perfect sense, adding a layer of depth and intrigue.
Decoding the Mind: A mind-stunt that allows you to duplicate a spectator's thought sealed in a box that has remained in full view throughout the show, defying logic and leaving your audience in awe.
Unlock: A stage or parlor routine that involves the entire audience, culminating in a participant finding the combination to open a lock. Everything is examinable and can be done with any combination lock.
The Game of Imagination: A clean and straightforward method to force a card, even for non-playing card enthusiasts!
Love: A fantastic and quick routine that uses random choices of letters to spell the word "LOVE," perfect for couples.
Choice and Chance: A bank night routine for close-up settings that combines skill and chance.
Food Psychometry: A unique and engaging approach to psychometry.
Images of Destiny: A Q&A act that requires no memory work and involves the entire audience, creating a memorable and interactive experience.
Subliminal: A direct subliminal-based routine that uses only a deck of cards and words on your phone, making it easy to perform in various settings.
Impromptu Book Test: A classic routine with a new choreography that makes it suitable for any performance environment.

And that's not all! Monochrome also features contributions from renowned magicians:

The Kremlin Keys by Steve Cook: A captivating storytelling routine that presents a unique take on the classic Key-Rect Effect.
Auto Force by Steve Cook: A remarkably innovative forcing method from the mind of Steve Cook.
Touch by Steve Cook: Three spectators freely select any three playing cards from a deck and return them to the performer. The performer then miraculously locates the lost cards behind their back, seemingly by touch alone.
Objective Redefinition by Phedon Bilek: A compelling script that guides you through situations where you may not meet participants' expectations.
A Life-Changing Experience by Romanos: In this routine, the mentalist appears to read the memories of a volunteer, which have never been documented or mentioned before. The mentalist then erases the memory, implants new thoughts, and persuades the volunteer to change their life.
The Energy Experience by Romanos: A profound experience that utilizes a pendulum.
The Theory of Snapshot by Radek Hoffmann: A thought-provoking essay on creating lasting memories for your audience.
Index Fingers by Paul McCaig: A clever approach that reimagines a classic magic tool for mentalism.
The Ninja by Renato Cotini: A powerful card reveal that features a surprising twist.