Before I begin my comments about this DVD, I must confess that I am not a Jay Sankey fan. I don't
like his quirky, offbeat, zany presentation style. I've always thought this sort of style
diminishes the air of mystery that should surround a mentalist's persona. To me, this style screams
"performer," diminishing the possibility in the minds of audience members that what they are seeing
is real.
Putting that aside... I am willing to admit, after watching Hemispheres, that Jay
Sankey is an excellent teacher, and any mentalist -- or magician wanting to incorporate mental magic
into his act -- will benefit from this valuable collection.
Sankey's teaching is detailed
and thorough. He has obviously spent hours upon hours thinking through his elegant inventions and
solutions. I've learned a great deal from this ingenious man.
(But I still can't get past
his off-putting presentation style... so I'm leaving my evaluation at a solid "4.")