I bought this several years ago and have performed it countless times and got amazing reactions. In
fact after each show I've done I always had spectators come up to me after the show and tell me
their thoughts on this one effect, out of the entire show, THIS was the one that stuck out to them
the most. And I'm not even a mentalist. I learned a few things the the area of mentalist but still,
out of everything, this is what stuck with the audience the most. So many people think "If the
method is easy, the trick is terrible" which is ridiculous! More often than not, the simpler the
effect, the better reactions you get. No the method is not obvious, remember this is for laymen.
Unless your primary audience is magicians and you NEED to fool then, then you shouldnt have a
problem.
Get this DVD, it is amazing and has served me well! Is it easy? Yes! VERY easy,
still doesnt change the fact the effect is brilliant and dont be afraid to change up the
presentation to fit your own style.
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I never write a review for my tricks but i always read them before i get a trick, now this this is
not just a 3 phase trick that you go out and perform a couple of times and wait for the next penguin
video that comes out. Luke teaches you a whole framework of mentalism, he actuly gives you many
methods that you can apply on any other trick, ive actuly made my own tricks today just on these
methods i learned. I saw the DVD download last night and went out to a club, there some friends
asked me to do some impromtu mentalism, this is what i did, i actuly ran out of business card
because all the people there were so amazed, this is more than just a trick this is a philosophy
that you can apply to your future mental acts, the actual learning is only about 50 min, but this is
a 2 hour and 30 min, video so you actuly get 1 and 40 min of other mentalism stuff, a whole section
just on cold reading so i have 3 words for you ADD TO CART you wont regret it trust me.
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When I bought this I was impressed. I've been doing magic and such for a few years professionally as
was not new to the mentalism scene. I bought this on a whim, and it really impressed me.
Yes what he teaches isn't new techniques and yes it does rely heavily on showmanship and
presentation, but it is a good routine and an easy one to get gigs with. This has happened to me as
the story below will show.
I was working in my office and my boss called me into her office
for a meeting. As I was in I see the head of department, plus one of the execs there. Apparently she
had told this exec that I do magic, and the exec wanted to see a trick. Not having anything on me I
decided on a whim to do EI. Asking her for her own business cards I performed E.I. I ended up
getting 4 high priced shows from that 2 minute trick and a couple of wedding gigs - which I put down
to this trick!
I think that really says enough about this routine...
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I've been a member of Penguin Magic for quite a while now, and I know for a fact that Luke gets some
serious criticism for his previous tricks displayed on Penguin. We have a tendency to look at his
smooth and unique handling of a fundamental trick as too basic or impractical, which are things that
Luke has shown himself aren't true. But, I digress.
Whatever you think of his other videos,
whether you liked them or not, this blows every single one of them out of the water. this is the
strongest three-phase mentalism routine I have ever laid my eyes upon, and I've been practicing
street magic with a concentration on mentalism for four years now, going down to Mexico every year
to work with the locals. the effects are as strong as they show it to be in the trailer. The build
and climax are a perfect fit. this is Mentalism at it's finest point.
The video's
production isn't something to scoff at, either. The effects/transitions fit well with the style, and
Jermay's teaching is his best yet. This is Penguin's best, and I will stand by that.
There's always some harsh critics out there out to get Jermay, but I ask you to please take what
they say with a "grain of salt".
This is Brilliant.
This is Simple.
This is
Mentalism at it's finest.
This is Luke Jermay.
Add. To. Cart.
4 of 4 magicians found this helpful.
I am a mentalist and I have had this on my shelf for a long time. While doing some research for an
upcoming performance, I decided to take bit and really watch it. This is GOLD! He really teaches
this very well and shows multiple performances along with detailed teaching. Very well done.
4 of 5 magicians found this helpful.
Luke Jermay is by far my favorite magician. I own all of his material. I would have to say the
minute I downloaded the video I knew how it was done. This disappointed me because I spent a good
chunk of change. There is also a version on 7 deceptions. I liked the trick but would give it an ok
rating. The bonus of this effect is all the other information he's giving out that go along with the
trick creating different possibilities. Good but not the greatest. Still worth adding to cart to
listen and watch jermay which is a treat in itself.
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The process is surprisingly simple for anyone who is able to banter and amazing in impact. A must
have for any mentalist.
2 of 2 magicians found this helpful.
People who dislike this trick all say the find the method dull or boring... But they have completely
misunderstood magic and mentalism!!! The method doesn’t mean zilch!
The method is easy to do and
perform, and that is the only important thing. And the effect is amazing, easy to do, and the best
way to practice cold reading… what’s not to like?
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This is amazing that I payed only 18 dollars for this DVD (open box) It is one of the best DVDs
that i have ever seen. The fact that the newbies "kew how this was done right away" means noticing
. This is genuine gem and any mentalist or magician who did not buy it is creating themselves.
Luke is a very great thinker , You, if you are a working pro will find this DVD will find it's
worth in gold.
Highly recommended.
SamLam
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I am now a BIG fan of Luke Jermay. I own lots of his stuff, it's all good but EI is my all time
favorite. It makes sense, is easy to perform and gives you lots of room for flexibility.
Works with stage, parlour and even one on one.
This is good stuff. I love it!!
As a result I also purchased his cold reading book.
John
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