Magic Tricks

I very much enjoyed this lecture. I found it just the right balance of theory and practice, and the format was just about as perfect as it could be to teach this material.

Luke demonstrated two very strong pieces, then when on to explain each, their components, history, and variations, In fact, anything I could think of asking was answered, and the detail given ensured that everyone present understood.

After the demonstration and explanation of the first two pieces, Luke entered into the theory aspect of his lecture. I really enjoyed this section, and will have to go back and review it when the download is available. Not only did he discuss the core principles used in the first two routines, he discussed his views of magic and mentalist, entertainment, structuring your performance, why he strays from conventional thought on openers, and much, much more. His thoughts on cold reading, claimers and disclaimers, and a host of other things. In short, we learned a bit of how he thinks.

At right about the two hour point, Luke entered the second performance phase. I’m not exactly sure how many routines were demonstrated and taught in this section as multiple variations were also explored. These were very strong pieces, and based on principles taught in the first section and elaborated on in the second (theory) section. Had the lecture not been structured the way it was, many of the key and core principles may have not been understood or not truly understood.

In addition to very cool routines, and what could be a complete 1 hour show, we were all provided with key concepts and building blocks to expand upon and build our own material with.

To conclude the lecture was a very candid an open conversation between Dan and Luke. I know that this helped me understand Luke a lot more, where he has been, and some of what he has gone through. We also got a glimpse and where is going to.

I highly recommend this lecture to anyone interested in strong, personal mentalism and mind reading.