02244cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000230011324500240013626400510016030000470021133600260025833700260028433800360031049000420034650000310038850800960041952011600051553400770167565300200175265300180177265300310179083000420182185600430186373678UtSlPG20260610134714.0mcr n260607r20241957utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aSalton, William P.12aA trick of the mind 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from Fantastic January 1958.  aRelease date is 2024-05-24  aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"A Trick of the Mind" by William P. Salton is a short story that falls within the realm of speculative fiction, likely written in the mid-20th century. The narrative explores the concept of extraordinary mental abilities and how they can lead to unforeseen consequences. It centers on the idea of a man's sudden access to untapped mental power, raising questions about morality and control.  The story follows Paul Donovan, who experiences a bizarre transformation after a peculiar moment at a bar, where he discovers the ability to manipulate objects with his mind. Initially thrilled by the newfound power, Paul begins entertaining reckless thoughts of using his abilities for personal gain, leading him to commit theft. However, as he revels in his deception, reality catches up to him when the police become involved after a peculiar incident with his bag. Ultimately, he experiences a profound change of heart, realizing the dangers of his actions and vowing to pursue a more honest life. The tale serves as a cautionary reminder about the temptations of power and the responsibilities that come with it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1957  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aPsychic ability -- Fiction 0aProduced from Fantastic January 1958.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73678