Before I write this review, I have to say that - I purchased this directly through Emma herself.
I am quite new to Emma’s work, so I jumped on the chance to read some of her work and
overall, I was pleasantly surprised. The lecture has a good variety of effects including few
propless effects, billet peeks and playing card material. I kind of gravitated to the propless
effects, including a star sign divination, a propless system and a which hand principle.
Star Sign, Which Hand and a New System - I enjoyed the star sign divination quite a bit and I
have used it a couple of times with good reactions and the which hand principle has inspired me to
create a new effect around it and work on the idea a bit more. The propless fishing system is unique
and I will be tinkering with a few ideas, it does have a restriction, being that it can’t include 9+
words but overall, it’s quite clever and I will be using it.
The Year Deck - This blew me
out of the water, I was expecting some weird convoluted move, but it is quite straightforward with a
unique presentation. I have been using this effect online (and in real life to family) and it has
provided strong reactions.
Flip Flap and Card Peek - Emma also teaches Flip Flap and a
playing card peek. I really liked Flip Flap and I have been using it online with good success. I
personally prefer my own playing card peek appose to Emma’s as I don’t like the pacing hers has.
Typhon and The Icy Peek - Both were really interesting. I don’t have a preferred center
tear so Typhon took that spot and it’s quite easy to use and remember. The icy peek is really nice
as well, I haven’t seen anything like it before and it was nice to see a live performance for the
peek.
Let’s Get Retro and Timed Out – These were both interesting self-contained effects, I
like Timed Out quite a bit, I enjoy playing with the idea of divining times and timed out fits that
slot quite well. I enjoyed Let’s Get Retro and I will perform it however I am going to skip using a
pad of paper and instead use business cards.
All together, the effects taught were unique,
enjoyable to watch and quite fooling. I appreciated the live performances for the majority of
effects however I would have preferred the lecture include a Q and A, section where Emma can answer
some FAQ’s about her life and performances. It would have been interesting to see what she has seen
and learn from her experiences in paid gigs etc.
I give The Quarantine Lecture by Emma
Wooding a 9/10.
