Erik von Markovik

Canadian television personality (born 1971) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Erik von Markovik (born Erik James Horvat-Marković;[1] September 24, 1971[2]), more popularly known by his stage name Mystery, is a Canadian pickup artist and television personality. He was profiled in Neil Strauss's The Game and he appeared on the VH1 television show The Pickup Artist.[2][3]

Born
Erik James Horvat-Marković

(1971-09-24) September 24, 1971 (age 54)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OthernameMystery
Occupations
KnownforMystery Method, VH1's The Pickup Artist
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Erik von Markovik
Erik von Markovik ("Mystery")
Von Markovik in 2013
Born
Erik James Horvat-Marković

(1971-09-24) September 24, 1971 (age 54)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other nameMystery
Occupations
Known forMystery Method, VH1's The Pickup Artist
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He has been criticized for promoting unethical and manipulative behavior.[4]

His work has also been used to help people to initiate long-term stable relationships, as the study "The Dating Mind: Evolutionary Psychology and the Emerging Science of Human Courtship", done using his book The Mystery Method. [5]

Biography

The character Mystery was created by Erik von Markovik in the late 1990s for his performances as a mentalist, titled Natural Magic. He has done magic performances in many places, including Toronto, Las Vegas and Hollywood. The name Mystery was also used by von Markovik as an internet username.[6]

Bibliography

  • The Pick-Up Artist, Mystery, 2010
  • Revelation (2008). Mystery, Chris Odom, James Matador. Venusian Arts. ISBN 978-0-9818733-0-5
  • The Mystery Method, Mystery, 2006
  • The Venusian Arts Handbook, Mystery Method Corp., 2005 (E-Book)

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