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chichi711 Inner circle 5810 Posts |
Alright before I jump into what Jerome did to me today to seriously mess me up let me first explain. First off I don’t post things on the Café unless I believe them and I always speak my mind. I am not trying to blow smoke here. In life you get a few chances to see people that are at the top of their game. That could be in basketball, football, singing, hockey, soccer, dancing, acting, etc etc etc. I can honestly say Jerome is at the top of his game and to be honest made me leave feeling a little (i am being kind to myself here by using the work "a little") less than average. That is for the best though its times like today when you realize that if you are going to hang you had best step up your game (that just came out of me, but it does have a nice ring to it).
As for todays events. First off I go over to Jerome’s home and he busts out one of the three pieces of magic that he does. He does Armando Lucero's 'Coin Menagerie'. I have seen a lot of magic in my day. Over the last few years unfortunately my brain no longer lets me get fooled. I am always looking for the person or effect to just destroy me. I am sure many of you have the same thing going on. I don’t really do magic anymore but if I did Menagerie is one I would do if I KNEW HOW!!!! Talk about clean blow your mind magic. Ive never seen a matrix like that and I doubt I ever will again. Absolutely incredible. I am not trying to skip to the end, but the ending has me reeeeeeling. My magic mind is trying to break that down step by step and I honestly don’t have one idea of how that was done. Again this is coming from someone that has been studying this stuff for a long time. I cant imagine what it does to a layman! After that Jerome tells me he wants to go over his spoon bending routine. I'll leave out all the dirty details (because I am sure Jerome would rather that be left unsaid), but again. I do spoon and fork bending and I'd like to think I am good at the bends I do. Jerome once again pulled out the trump card and smashed me. If I were to picture what a true spoon bend would look like this would be it. I obviously couldn’t see him do this on stage, but he explained what he does in a stage show and I have never really heard of people doing this stuff. His bends are so smooth and fluid. There isn’t any fast or odd movements. Just visible bending right in your face. I absolutely love it and of course with Jeromes permission I would love to use this. Jerome always has told me that metal bending is his second strongest effect. Today I can see why and I am sure he has left plenty of people messed up after they see him do this. The ending convincers are great ending and something I have never heard of. We then go into Thought Dial and True Telepathy. Oh man oh man is this stuff good. I watched Jerome do a good 10 min impromptu routine that would leave an audience of 1 or 1000 100% baffled and most importantly ENTERTAINED. Incredible! great great stuff. There is so much going on and at the same time to the audience so little happening if that makes sense. Jerome Nailed my questions. To be 100% honest the first question I thought of Jerome answered and the accuracy of it made me laugh and smile and gave me a moment of complete wonder. How did he answer that and is this for real? I kid you not. The reviews for this are speaking for itself. Mixed in with this is True Telepathy. This effect is so bold and so strong. I absolutely love it! I asked Jerome 3 times how he came across the ending to this. I promise right now some people will buy this and think "yeah right". I am here to tell you its BOLD its Powerful and it works! Great thinking here. I really cant say enough about it. Jerome also busted out his take on Andrew Gerard’s Accuracy mixed in with Jerome’s Thought Channel. These two effects work perfect together. Its almost like the two got together and wrote an effect and then split them up. Again Jerome with nothing more than a quarter and two bills had a 10 minute routine that would knock some socks off some people. This to me is exactly how Mentalism should look. Jerome could walk into a crowd with 4 quarters 4 cards and a spoon and put on a good 45-1 hour act that would destroy people. Like I said I left today blown away and feeling like I have a long long ways to go, but I couldn’t ask for a better afternoon! Thanks Jerome lets do it again ASAP! Nate |
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scarnecky Veteran user Utah 330 Posts |
Chichi-
Two things: So that was the appointment Jerome had today.? and I enjoyed reading your write up, because you really did a great job in describing what if feels like to session with and receive the magical gifts that Jerome gives. Thanks Nate (and Jerome) Warmly Scar |
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chichi711 Inner circle 5810 Posts |
With Jerome bailing on us we are going to have to jam together.
Jerome brings a different feel to this stuff. He takes it to different levels. YOu know what I am talking about Scar. |
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Rick Elite user Va. 452 Posts |
Jerome and Nate...i wish I could of been there with you all...good times I bet...I was thinking of you two all day today...Jerome..please come see me soon bro.....
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scarnecky Veteran user Utah 330 Posts |
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On 2008-05-29 21:07, chichi711 wrote: I know exactly what you are talking about. I think Jerome will be an excellent addition to the most magical city in the world. Onward Scar |
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Dr Spektor Eternal Order Carcanis 10781 Posts |
Toronto?
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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Jay Are Inner circle 4186 Posts |
Regina saskatchewan!
I wish! As one who has been blessed with Jerome's Time -- I understand chichi's post and can 2nd that. J has fried be numerous times via PC... A gift to the community he is! J
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Tony Iacoviello Eternal Order 13151 Posts |
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On 2008-05-29 23:28, Dr Spektor wrote: That would be nice. But I thought it would be the other side... |
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Jerome Finley V.I.P. SLC 3419 Posts |
Nate,
I don't know what to say other than 'thank you'. The pleasure was mine and I enjoyed our time together. You know you're always welcome here and the same goes for the rest of the Salt Lake crew who are like brothers and family to me. I'll miss all of you. A few words about the material - Armando's 'Coin Menagerie' is something that only comes out once in a blue moon; I keep it in (very) special reserve. I've mentioned this before, elsewhere, that I've learned more about MIND READING through studying with Armando and performing his magic than I ever have from mentalism. Not a lot of people are going to understand that and really what it comes down to is this - during that piece WE KNOW what people are thinking! We KNOW where they are going to look and when and why. We KNOW what's going on inside a person's head during the piece and we know exactly how their mind is working WITH US to affect a perfect outcome. We know each second is precious, timed, choreographed and executed (over many years of Armando's life and thousands of performances) - we KNOW the end result beforehand! Precognition, perhaps? It's a beautiful and devastating piece of true art and I was happy to share a performance with you. It sounds like you enjoyed it 'TCM' is the direct result of hundreds and thousands of practice hours on my end, innumerable rehearsals and constant studying and performance. It's taken me a great deal of time at 8-10 hours EVERYDAY, 7 days a week (I've not skipped a single day since learning it from Armando and Paul Vigil) to hone that one piece and I'm still just beginning. I can only say the work is worth it and I love the 'Coin Menagerie' with all my heart. I know of just 3 or 4 people in the world (tops) who actively perform Lucero's piece and it's certainly a treat and miracle to behold. Thank you for appreciating it. I wish there was a reaction video of my performance, you were hilarious . Regarding the spoon and metal bending - again, thank you. This is something very near and dear to me and I LOVE metal bending, too. I've worked this piece out over 12 years or so and it's served me very well, taken me all over the world and never fails to get a huge reaction. It really IS unlike any other spoon bending routine being performed. I know because Banachek has been a personal hero since my childhood and Alain Nu and I have had many in depth conversations over the difference in our own pet techniques, theory and application. I consider the above mentioned performers (Banachek and Nu) the greatest metal benders in the world, bar none (as most do). 'Thought Dial' and 'True Telepathy' . . . This thing is getting out of control! I've always considered it a masterpiece and the effect it has on a person is unreal. That said, the response I've garnered from my peers and the community has been overwhelming and thank you again for appreciating my work. I strive to give my very best and I trust that shows and is felt throughout my performances. Andrew Gerard is a kind and caring performer who has shared a great deal with me. Once he tipped his work with 'Accuracy' I ran with it and the results when combined with 'Thought Channel' speak for itself. I'm so glad you liked it and thank you for keeping the finer touches on everything I shared private. I've never been wrong in trusting you. Thank you, Nate, for speaking about our session in a fair, fun and honest manner. You made me blush and I wasn't expecting a 'review' as a result, though I love it all the same. You're great. I AM relocating to Las Vegas at the end of July and look forward to being a small fish again and working my way to the top in another area and venue. It will be a grand adventure and one I'm thoroughly looking forward to. Brad, Rick, Bruce, Tony, Jay . . . thank you all for making me smile. Have a great day you guys! All my best, Jerome Finley
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chichi711 Inner circle 5810 Posts |
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On 2008-05-30 15:13, TT2 wrote: I can shoot that for you. It is basically me sitting there with my jaw open not saying a word for about 1 min while rubbing my left eye. Then when I do speak all I can muster is. "that ending just messed me up". I think I followed that with an under my breath "what the H". That was true magic to me. The whole day was! humbly Nate |
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chichi711 Inner circle 5810 Posts |
So I spent the weekend reading True Telepathy. I had not looked at that portion of Jeromes book. I was reading other things and also wanted some of the impact of the routine to wear off before I sat down and read it. It is so sneaky. It had me laughing out loud at times. I hope that others reading it can see the impact that this can leave on people. In my opinion it is better with 2 or more people, but still plays strong for 1 on 1 situations.
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Jerome Finley V.I.P. SLC 3419 Posts |
Glad you enjoyed it, Nate. The manuscripts ship this week!
While 'True Telepathy' can be performed one on one, I don't find that's the most efficient performance of the piece. Personally I would rather do it for a larger audience AND when working with a single individual or small group there is a slightly different handling I use for 'TT.' Everyone who purchased the 'Thought Dial' manuscript is free to call, IM or email me for this handling after they receive their copy. It's really simple and very effective. Best, JF
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RichardShure Veteran user 344 Posts |
I was wondering does Jerome ever do public performances? I would be a treat to see him live. Or how about a lecture circuit? I have had the opportunity to take in a few mentalist's shows and usually it is the same old thing.(there have been two exceptions) Same tricks and sometimes the same script . . . it would be refreshing to see someone who is on the cutting edge.
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Jerome Finley V.I.P. SLC 3419 Posts |
Richard,
My work these days is mostly private and caters to the same clients I've had for years though I do public shows as well. My stage show has gone through a series of recent transformations and is up and running again, better than ever and light years ahead of anything I had done prior. I'm taking this current show and my services to Las Vegas at the end of July and have been approached by Alain Nu and others about a duo performance/lecture and other events for mentalists over the last few months, so, we'll see! Thanks for your interest. Best, Jerome
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chichi711 Inner circle 5810 Posts |
Keep us updated on the lectures. I am sure many would benifit from them.
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bobser Inner circle 4178 Posts |
Can I please have a list of all of Jerome's work and how/where it can be obtained please? I imagine the prices will be revealed in the thread?
bobser
Bob Burns is the creator of The Swan.
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Jerome Finley V.I.P. SLC 3419 Posts |
I'd rather not have that information available on this thread, but thanks for asking
-JF
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chichi711 Inner circle 5810 Posts |
Its a mystical place with many cool things. I'd look at the banners in inner thoughts. That would be a start.
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bobser Inner circle 4178 Posts |
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On 2008-06-11 19:22, TT2 wrote: So... what happens next? I receive a pm or what? Or is the purpose of this thread for another reason entirely? I'm a bit puzzled.
Bob Burns is the creator of The Swan.
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bobser Inner circle 4178 Posts |
Received several PM's. Many thanks guys. I'm happy.
bobser
Bob Burns is the creator of The Swan.
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