Mystery Method is a highly structured, linear system for meeting women.  Popularized in Neil Strauss’ “the Game,”  Mystery is a scientist of seduction.  Starting out as a magician in nightclubs, Mystery developed Mystery Method by systematically employing different social maneuvers to attract women.

Method uses the term ‘value’ to describe the benefit of aligning with a person or group of people with the potential to improve one’s reproductive chances (Replication value) or quality of life (Survival value). An alpha male poses a large possible threat to other males’ S&R value, where a very attractive woman possesses high R value.

According to Mystery Method, women evaluate potential mates primarily in terms of the Survival value they offer, while men evaluate potential mates in terms of their Replication value.

Mystery is is responsible for coining a lot of terminology now used in the world of seduction: such as 3 second rule, set, peacocking, indicator of interest, indicator of disinterest, last minute resistance, routine, neg hits, canned material and demonstration of high value (DHV). The Mystery Method is now marketed online, via books, DVD sets, and most notably, live seminars and coaching with various instructors, including Markovik himself.

Many of the techniques taught as part of the method are ways for the user to demonstrate high ‘value’. Examples include story-telling with embedded (but well-concealed) bragging, appearing emotionally unreactive to ‘targets’, and showing that the user is ‘pre-selected’ by other women. These techniques, along with many others, are taught as part of the ‘M3 Model’.

Though it has its merits, it is inherently questioned because Mystery Method presupposes that the woman is more important, has higher value, and requires more than she really does to sleep with a man. 

Advocates of a more natural style of game believe that it is much more powerful to assume attraction and interact with a woman as if you already have higher value than her. This will cause your behaviors and actions to automatically have the correct sub-communications, and has a much different vibe than a man who is trying to “catch up” to a woman’s value.

David Deangelo has been a major contributor to the Seduction Community, taking the science of seduction mainstream with his Double Your Dating line of self-help products.

After struggling through years of frustration with dating, David Deangelo made a name for himself with his concept of “cocky funny” flirting and teasing. By employing a combination of cockiness balanced with humor, a man can set himself apart from other men in a woman’s eyes. This attitude gives him the edge – he appears confident, and funny.

Confidence and humor play major roles in seduction. A man who is confident and has a sense of humor shows that he has high value, and is fun to be around. But although these are important character traits to have when interacting with women, this is only part of the picture.

David Deangelo also popularized, among many others, the idea of status differentials between men and women in interactions – “always be cooler” he advises. The biggest appeal of his products is that he doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. He brings in guest “experts” and explores ideas, rather than lecturing on the right and wrong way to do things. His “Interviews with Dating Gurus” does just that. 

Every month you will get to hear David DeAngelo speak with a different dating coach with his own unique perspective. Vin DiCarlo’s Interview will be launched in April of 2007. Don’t Miss it!

Neil Strauss or ‘Style’ was the first to expose the underground seduction community in his New York Times best selling book ‘The Game’. Neil Strauss went from being an top rock critic writing for Rolling Stone Magazine to a notable pick up artist. Although he learned from Steve Piccus, Hypnotica and Ross Jeffries early on, the majority of his growth occured while mimicking Mystery Method with the famous PUA known as Mystery.  ‘The Game’ also details his petty quarrels with Tyler Durden while living in Project Hollywood, which adds a humorous component to the book and makes it quite an enjoyable read.