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Thaddius.Barker New user 30 Posts |
Alright guys, I'm sure most of you have already heard of 'Modern Mentalism' by Luke Jermay. As of right now, I have only seen advertisements for it on ellusionist. It looks interesting, but I am reluctant to buy it due to the lack of notoriety/reviews on magic forums. Has anyone procured a copy yet? Here's a summary of the book blelow from Ellusionist's website:
"Mentalists: This book is the one you've been waiting for. Jermay's routine 'Touching on Divination' - a prop-free mind reading routine - is finally explained in full detail and it's worth the price of this book alone. A 30 minute show all by itself, Jermay has been performing this phenomenon in his stage shows for years - London, Vegas, Paris - even the Edinburgh Fringe. This is not one to be missed. Imagine reading the innermost thoughts of someone you’ve just met. From a card they’ve chosen right through to what their favourite toy was as a child. Even the thoughts they’re having right as you speak to them - thoughts they wouldn’t usually give voice to. Imagine being able to see through someone else’s eyes - duplicating a drawing they’ve made that only they could possibly see. Demonstrating an affinity with them through a drawing that links to an untold memory. Imagine influencing objects to move in the hands of a spectator - controlling subconscious movements that reveal their thinking. Are they lying? Are they thinking of that card? Do they have control over anything when you’re around? Imagine no longer. Luke Jermay makes it all a reality with his newest book - Modern Mentalism. Jermay continually crosses the chasm between his mind and his spectators', creating an undeniable link that is the backbone of each of his routines, and he teaches you to make these routines your own. This is not just a book of ‘effects’ - this is more than enough material for an entire show, every single word, every single nuance of Jermay’s craft shared for the first time. These highly anticipated secrets have had mentalists begging Jermay to release a tell-all book, but until now, these secrets have been known only to a select few - some of the biggest names in the industry. Whether you’re just getting into mentalism, or you routinely pack out whole theaters with your shows - this is a book that needs to be number one on your wish list. This is Luke Jermay. Welcome, to Modern Mentalism. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Luke Jermay has long been behind the curtains of some of the most renowned performers of the last ten years - having consulted for the likes of Derren Brown, Marco Tempest, Criss Angel and Dynamo to name just a few. A critically acclaimed performer in his own right, his current show ’Sixth Sense’ garnered 5 Star Reviews from Edinburgh to London’s West End and has just expanded across mainland Europe. As a distinguished writer, Luke’s previous books (7 Deceptions, Building Blocks, 3510 etc.) may already grace your bookshelf, but in Modern Mentalism he goes the extra mile, divulging closely guarded secrets that have been the reason for his massive sell-out shows, - secrets that mentalists have been waiting for years to Jermay to release - including the eagerly anticipated ‘Touching on Divination’ - a prop-free, anywhere/anytime mind-reading routine of three spectators. A LOOK INSIDE Ten Person Drawing Replication. A powerful routine to perform in almost any setting from a large theatre to a living room. This routine featured in Luke’s 2013 stage show, and has never been shared in print or any other form. Touching on Divination. This is it. The anywhere, anytime mind reading routine in two phases. This chapter would without a doubt be the talking point of the book as it will gain attention from all levels of mentalism fans. Luke believes it to probably be the most ‘clever’ thing he has ever created and something that shows his thinking in a very good light. This single routine would be enough to fill a feature length DVD in its content - and is actually a full, 30 minute show in its own right. Synch. This is a deeply powerful presentational hook that again, has never been shared in any form, in which the performer causes a spectator’s heart beat to perfectly synchronise with his own. Everyday ESP. A three phase routine with the Zenner ESP deck and a pendulum, with a drawing duplication kicker. This is Luke’s opening routine for a close up setting. Very strong, very simple - in fact, so easy anyone could do it - but it teaches many valuable lessons about modern mentalism. Instant Memory. One for the card magicians out there. In this routine Jermay gives a believable premise to the Berglas effect. A deck of cards is quickly spread and then closed in front of a spectator as the performer explains the power of the subconscious - that even in that second, the spectator's brain has remembered the position of every single card in the deck. A card is called out by a second spectator, and the first spectator is asked to reach deep into their subconscious before simply touching the back of any card. Will they choose right? A utility routine that can be used for countless ACAAN effects. Bonus. The power of the ideomotor response is put to the test as the performer creates and impromptu pendulum from a ring and shoelace, and then controls the movement of that pendulum in the spectator’s hands. A true representation of mind over matter. Modern Mentalism is truly more than a sum of its parts. Luke Jermay passes the beacon in a way that is missed in so many magic books, gifting not just mechanics - but true showmanship." |
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Galileo Elite user Somerville MA 431 Posts |
I don't personally own a copy of it yet but most things put out by Luke Jermay are really strong and real workers. One annoying thing about the add was there constant use of "Imagine" like it was the begging. Of some big cinematic film or something. But I'm still pretty convinced this book will be worth the money and time.
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Harry the magic man Loyal user Spokane, Washington 270 Posts |
I trust Jermay and his material always seems to be perfect for me so even if it stinks(which I don't think it will) there will be some golden nuggets that you can take away.
Best wishes, Harry
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And the creation Between the emotion And the response Falls the Shadow Life is very long- T.S. Eliot "The Hollow Men" |
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts |
Could just be its only just been released, shipping takes a little while and y'know...its a book, will take some time to digest...patience!
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lucavolpe Inner circle Italy - London 3349 Posts |
Luke Jermay, as some of you know, is the writer of my new mentalism show (which will tour theathers from Jenuary 2015) I have used his 10 person drawing dup. and is great (actually is in my new show) and the other routines included in this book are real gems.
This is material tested and workable, I am sure you will love it guys.
Luca Volpe
"The Italian Mentalist" https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/lucavolpe http://www.lucavolpe.com |
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Thaddius.Barker New user 30 Posts |
I am interested to see how his description of "Touching on Hoy" in Modern Mentalism differs from his other books. He seems to present it as a new concept that he has never revealed in print before, yet there are several books and e-books of his that have the method/presentation described within the text.
If I am correct, there was mention of a sort of Q&A performance in MM; I have been looking to add a good Q&A performance to my shows for a while. I wonder how it compares to 'The Three Types.' |
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12945 Posts |
I like Luke. I own a lot of his stuff and like his ideas. But this book sounds like stuff that is commercial and already available. I mean there are plenty of pick a card I can tell you about yourself, plenty of dd and zener tricks.
I will probably buy this book anyway as I am a supporter and I think Luke is cool. J |
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MaxM New user 15 Posts |
The first load sold out at ellusionits within 24h. I was able to get a pre-order in here in Germany. If I am lucky, I should have my copy within the next 2 weeks.
I am happy to try to write a review. I have some of his other material and like his style, so am really excited with this one. Max |
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taotalo New user 6 Posts |
If these are selling out, are they limited? Or are they just selling faster than they're being made?
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MaxM New user 15 Posts |
I don't know. I only now that they weren't available after less than 24h.
Max |
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sandsjr Special user 840 Posts |
They will be available again today from what they said. I don't believe they are a limited edition.
I didn't know the book was coming out until the day it did. I just went ahead and purchased it. Didn't realize it would sell out so quickly as there was no talk about it here on this forum. I like Luke Jermay's thinking and performing style. He's a real-world worker. It's why I love the legendary, incomparable Bob Cassidy. GREAT thinking and he's been doing it forever. It's the real deal with both of these guys... hardcore real-world mentalism. You're gonna learn sumthin. |
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Tim Cavendish Inner circle 1404 Posts |
Hardcover or softcover?
Page count? |
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Galileo Elite user Somerville MA 431 Posts |
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On Aug 29, 2014, taotalo wrote: No the book is certainly not a limited release, they are just like many things that have a large hype around them tend to get sold out quick ( like when Vapr first came out). |
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A_Blake Loyal user The Thoughtreader 216 Posts |
Thaddius... Luke's new variation on "Touching On Hoy" is called "Touching On Divination" and it pushes forward from the original premise to move it into a Q&A presentation... it's one of the routines that he's doing in his current show that is getting great reactions...
Mine will be here on Tuesday, so I'll have more info on page count, contents, etc. then... |
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Gourmet Loyal user 289 Posts |
"Touching on divinations" sounds a bit like "Rashomon Readings" from paralabs.
But interesting nonetheless. |
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C.J. Inner circle There's a lotta rambling in my 2366 Posts |
Don't know a lot about this book, but reading the details above, it sounds like it's a development of the major ideas in Jermay's book "3510". If so, a lot of Ellusionist buyers are going to be upset when they realise they can't just perform these effects in the schoolyard for their friends.
I could be entirely wrong, but I get the impression from reading the advertising blurb and comparing it to my knowledge of Jermay's other routines, that this will be good perceptual mentalism (which I love - making the magic happen "in their heads"). It will be good stuff, but it won't be for everybody. And by that I mean, it will be awesome for stage mentalists, and repulsive to close-up magicians. Or any magicians. This post is pure speculation, though. I'm not going to be upset if I'm wrong. I've also tried to be vague because this is Penny, and I ask anyone who is responding to my comments to be similarly obtuse.
Connor Jacobs - The Thought Sculptor
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drewslee1994 New user 37 Posts |
Tim - The book is 79 pages
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Davidzajac New user 63 Posts |
Was wondering about this myself. Sort of came to the conclusion that it wasn't worth my money yet. That says nothing about the quality of the book because I am a broke college student. I love the style and the original material. It is just that I can't bring myself to spend the money on what may be speculatively stage magic. After all, it was filmed primarily on stage. Just my thoughts.
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts |
Binding and page count are by far the most important aspect of any mentalism book..
I've asked to be banned
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Adrien L. Elite user 479 Posts |
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On Sep 1, 2014, IAIN wrote: And don't forget the number of illustrations! |
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