Easily Fooled: New Insights and Techniques for Resisting Manipulation [Paperback]

Bob Fellows (Author), Steve Gray (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 20, 2000

In EASILY FOOLED, Bob Fellows reveals through magic and "mind reading" methods that we can all be manipulated no matter how intelligent we are. He also shows how we can resist manipulation and take charge of our lives. Explore the "power of the mind," cultism, and healthy choices. Learn about deception and how it works. EASILY FOOLED has been featured on numerous national television shows and has been quoted in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and USA Today.

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About the Author

BOB FELLOWS is an educator and professional illusionist who regularly tours the United States, Canada, and Australia with his entertaining presentations. Fellows combines a Master's degree in theology from Harvard University, an undergraduate degree in philosophy, and a lifetime in the performance of illusion to bring a fresh outlook to social manipulation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Mind Matters; 2nd edition (March 20, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962287911
• ISBN-13: 978-0962287916
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,143,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to not be fooled!, May 5, 2000

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A Satisfied Reader (Seattle, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Easily Fooled: New Insights and Techniques for Resisting Manipulation (Paperback)

This book is a delight for anyone who has ever felt conned or ripped-off, or who feels somehow trapped on the phone by telemarketers. The author, Bob Fellows, is a professional magician and inspirational speaker who integrates his knowledge of how magic is done (Amazingly, it's a trick!) with the foibles we humans are err to and offers information and advice about how to handle the often tricky confrontations when we find ourselves stuck with someone trying to persuade us when we aren't interested. Lucidly written, replete with engaging, real-life examples, EASILY FOOLED is a pleasure to read. And it's a valuable, practical guide for avoiding foolish situations.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Give yourself this gift, May 31, 2005

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Ed Redard "eddyteddy" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Easily Fooled: New Insights and Techniques for Resisting Manipulation (Paperback)

As a physician that wields the sword of influence daily, I've become an ardent student of the "tricks of the trade" in motivation and influence. This is to both sharpen my own skills in helping patients get what they want, and helping patients defend themselves from the plethora of useless "health" products on the market. Bob Fellows has created an excellent exploration into the world of influence, both the ethical use, and the less-than-ethical use by those that just want to get into your wallet or mind. While some of the material may seem "common sense" at first glance, not many people are actually aware of the insidious ploys health hucksters use. If they were, there would be no market for "Fat Melt-Away Tablets" or "Cellulite Reducing Cream" or "Herbal Male Enhancer".

I have recommended this book to many of my patients. Don't wait, give yourself this gift now. The gift of opening your eyes to unwanted manipulation. Then, just for fun, you can use it back on them!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mindfully Fun!, July 4, 2001

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Mary Miscisin, M.S. (Sacramento, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Easily Fooled: New Insights and Techniques for Resisting Manipulation (Paperback)

Easy to comprehend and apply, this book is filled with fun, thought-provoking activities for understanding the basis of manipulation. After reading the suggested techniques, I could't wait to answer the next call from a telephone solicitor and have a little fun! I have also had the pleasure of seeing the author, Mr. Fellows perform live at a conference. He was mesmerizing. If you get the chance to see him, don't miss it.