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The Mystery Method

By: Mystery A.K.A. Erik Von Markovik, Lovedrop A.K.A. Chris Odom
Narrated by: Alan Sklar
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"One of the most admired men in the world of seduction" ( The New York Times) teaches average guys how to approach, attract, and begin intimate relationships with beautiful women.

For every man who always wondered why some guys have all the luck, Mystery, considered by many to be the world's greatest pickup artist, finally reveals his secrets for finding and forming relationships with some of the world's most beautiful women. Mystery gained mainstream attention for his role in Neil Strauss' New York Times best-selling expose The Game. Now he has written the definitive handbook on the art of the pickup.

He developed his unique method over years of observing social dynamics and interacting with women in clubs to learn how to overcome the guard shield that many women use to deflect come-ons from "average frustrated chumps".

His tips include:

  • Give more attention to her less attractive friend at first, so your target will get jealous and try to win your attention.
  • Always approach a target within three seconds of noticing her. If a woman senses your hesitation, her perception of your value will be lower.
  • Don't be picky. Approach as many groups of people in a bar as you can and entertain them with fun conversation. As you move about the room, positive perception of you will grow. Now it's easy to meet anyone you want.
  • Smile. Guys who don't get laid, don't smile.
  • ©2007 Erik Von Markovik and Chris Odom (P)2007 Tantor Media Inc.
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    • Categories: Erotica

    Critic reviews

    "One thing is clear: [Mystery is] good at what he does. You'll laugh, you'll scoff, but in the end, you'll probably learn something." ( Publishers Weekly)
    "Von Markovik knows what he's talking about." ( Library Journal)
    "[Mystery] has single-handedly invented much of the jargon and tactics that men around the world are using to meet women." ( The New York Times)

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    GREAT ADVICE. THE ONE BOOK TO BUY.

    Listened to it twice already. planning to hear it again. Very good information presented very simply and very understandable. It can be put in to practice right away.

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    The Real Deal

    I have been "in field" with Erik and he is the real deal. This book lays down a solid framework from which to build your pickup skills.

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    Not a bad reading as some reviewers complain

    Maybe it's a bit over the top and a bit obnoxious but it gets the message through. This is good stuff and it works very well, specially for geek types.

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    Mandatory reading for all men

    Mystery is a genius and the father of modern pick up. This is mandatory reading for all who aspire to learn how to pick up women. It’s also wonderfully written in addition to be jam packed with applicable content.

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    Super book that you should read before life

    The Master is reviewing a set of secrets. I plan to listen 10 times the whole book as it is dense and life changing. It includes an introduction to French Existence theory, one that will survive thousands of years

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    Amazing, the basics every guy should know

    Definitely worth every penny. The basics every guy should know. However, there is much to learn

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    If you desire women badly, then taking the time to read and execute, will certainly pay off.

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    Real practical skills and teachings

    This book will teach you a lot of useful practical skills and techniques that you can use for pickup or any other part of you life

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    Aspiring guy

    Mystery has some really good and insightful stuff in here. Wish I had known this in my late teens.

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    Not Bad

    This book was not bad, but it went a little heavy on all of the pickup community acronyms, which made it a little cheesy. Although, I respect Mystery for basically starting the whole field of study.

    My opinion is: Mark Manson's book called Models is the best book in the genre followed by the 3% Man by Corey Wayne.

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