Praise
“One chapter that stands out in particular is Jim’s exploration of ‘dead listening.’ That chapter alone is worth the price of the book. He invites you to keep questioning your scene partner, even in silence. To remain genuinely curious, even when nobody has written you another line. Life doesn’t stop between pieces of dialogue, and neither should your character.”
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Bryan Larkin, twice BAFTA Scotland–winning actor and filmmaker; recipient of the Sean Connery Rising Star Trailblazer Award; London Has Fallen and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
“Sir, your book is lighting up my soul. I was welling up as I read. You had me at the ‘Dedication’ — and the ‘Who Is This Book For’ section spoke straight to my core. I read it aloud to my wife and sister; they were floored. It’s exactly what this industry — and my tribe — needed, desperately. Trust me, sir, take a bow. This book should be read by anyone who wants to be an actor — or a creative of any kind. You’ve put into words what we can’t. Clearly, your musing and frustration have crystallized majestically. My sister asked me to read it again to her flatmate. Your fans are already gathering.”
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Babou Ceesay, BAFTA-nominated actor; Alien: Earth, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Guerrilla, Black Doves
“Among industry insiders, Jim Blumetti has a long-standing reputation as the coach other acting coaches hire when they’re stuck on their own audition prep. His list of private clients reads like a ‘Hollywood who’s who.’ With this book, Jim’s knowledge and mentorship are now available to all. The Alchemy of Acting is more than just another book on technique: it’s a lifetime roadmap for your mindset and career. Do yourself a big, big favor and delve deeply into this material. I promise you will see positive results.”
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Mike Kimmel, Veteran Actor & Author/ The Tonight Show - Jay Leno, Francis Ford Coppola's Distant Vision, 50 Secrets Nobody Tells You in Hollywood
