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hoodrat Veteran user Southern California 388 Posts |
I'm very interested in getting into some of Luke Jermay's material, but I'm worried that the majority of his effects and methods require the use of stooges or confederates. Is this an accurate assessment? If his material is "stooge-less" (is that even a word? ), which books of his do you recommend as a starter? What about his book "Building Blocks?" Or maybe you would recommend other authors instead. Besides books, any recommendations for DVDs that explore Jermay-style mentalism would also be appreciated.
Thanks for any and all assistance! |
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procyonrising Special user New York 698 Posts |
If you've got to ask, maybe it's not for you.
And he's only got one DVD. Simplifies the whole decision process. |
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Lord Of The Horses Inner circle 5406 Posts |
Hoodrat, listen to James' suggestion. He knows what he's talking about!
Luke is probably using stooges because, we all know, people cannot be hypnotized... hypnotized... hypnotized... hypnotized... hypnotized... hypnotized... hypnotized... Paolo Cavalli
Then you'll rise right before my eyes, on wings that fill the sky, like a phoenix rising!
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mrfluffy Loyal user 250 Posts |
Luke's new book is probably best as the methods are surefire, rather than suggestion. Please note I said suggestion rather than STOOGE/ Lots of people seem to confuse these words when talking about Luke's work.
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hoodrat Veteran user Southern California 388 Posts |
[quote]On 2004-10-17 14:37, procyonrising wrote:
If you've got to ask, maybe it's not for you. /quote] That was really helpful. You actually wasted seven seconds of your day writing that? Gee, thanks. I hope you were joking. |
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kinesis Inner circle Scotland, surrounded by 2708 Posts |
Get his new book first. Read it, work with it, then decide if you want to go onto some of his more advanced stuff like Building Blocks.
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salsa_dancer Inner circle 1935 Posts |
His new book first, definitely, then Building Blocks.
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david_a_whitehead Inner circle USA 2122 Posts |
Is his new book available yet?
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Lord Of The Horses Inner circle 5406 Posts |
Seriously now, I agree with Richard here...
First buy his last book, then Building Blocks and, finally, 7 Deceptions (which I still find pretty good, btw). Paolo Cavalli
Then you'll rise right before my eyes, on wings that fill the sky, like a phoenix rising!
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shrink Inner circle 2609 Posts |
Get the DVD instead of 7 Deceptions. You will learn much easier.
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procyonrising Special user New York 698 Posts |
[quote]On 2004-10-17 16:12, hoodrat wrote:
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On 2004-10-17 14:37, procyonrising wrote: You're welcome. After reading your post, I thought it was totally worth it. |
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hoodrat Veteran user Southern California 388 Posts |
Thanks for the advice, everyone! Based on what everyone said here, I think I'll check out his newest book first followed by "Building Blocks" and then "7 Deceptions." Just wanted to get some professional input on which item of his to tackle first. Thanks again for the information!
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mindgames Veteran user 389 Posts |
Questions is........ everyone ever use it in your act?
dont think so
I READ MINDS.... YOURS TOO.
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PaulEverson Regular user 137 Posts |
The beauty of using suggestive techniques is using them with your original solid effects.
If you already do metal bending then why not have a go at using some of Lukes techniques to make them really feel it bending, or have it grow hotter in their hand - If you don't pull it off , so what - you've still got the same effect you were doing anyhow. With a bit of imagination some suggestive work can turn most routines into real head-f***s |
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mrfluffy Loyal user 250 Posts |
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On 2004-10-18 04:07, PaulEverson wrote: seconded - I do a coin bend and 80% of the time they feel it bending/heating in their hand |
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salsa_dancer Inner circle 1935 Posts |
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On 2004-10-18 01:05, mindgames wrote: I am confused by your question. Are you asking if anyone uses suggestion in their act? I am assuming you meant it as a rhetorical question as you answered it yourself, but just to clarify, I use it and have success with it. If you are talking about effects from the books, then I use adaptations of those effects and the principles behind them. Don't miss the wood for the trees... |
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Marc Spelmann Special user London U.K. 666 Posts |
Hello Gentlemen,
Can someone give a review of Lukes new book and a rough discription of the effects.. If there is already a thread on this point me in the right direction as I can't seem to find one.. Thanks in advance M.S.
It's not goodbye, just see you later...
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sokarnl Regular user 151 Posts |
Has his new book have a name. It seems that everybody calls it "his new book".
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mike stevenson Loyal user 276 Posts |
A friend of mine e-mailed Luke regarding his new book, and the following is the information Luke gave him. I have only included information about the effects, and not the ordering information which Luke gave. I suggest if you want the book, then e-mail Luke as it's only available from him (btw, the books called "The Coral Fang"):
The book features the following effects: Touching on Hoy: Which is in my opinion the best thing I have ever come up with. Simple, direct and strong. Three people think of different things. You then reveal what each person is thinking of. No pre show work, no props, no stooges, no kidding The Dangerous Opener: The performer influences a spectator to select the safe bag for him to crush. He slams his hand down on the selected bag revealing under the bag left, an upturned razor sharp knife. A 100% safe version of the modern day classic. No pre show work, no danger, no stooging. Pre - Show Scripting: A powerful model to be used for pre show work. It allows the performer to reveal much more during performance with no extra effort. The Psychic VS Psychological Performance An essay that features a model of scripting to allow the performer to involve all types of audiences in his performances. This scripting allows the performer to appeal to both the sceptical members of the audience and the true believes without offending either party. It also means the mentalist has the potential to work within both market places. Blowing Bubbles: The performer reads the mind of a spectator who is visibly seen to react the moment the thought leaves their mind. They also confirm the fact that they felt you reach into their mind and remove that very thought. Phone Prediction: A novel and entertaining prediction effect with a very different climax. We will let you discover this one for yourself! PK Lip Stick A stunning twist on the modern day classic. Bridging the world of the unreal and the magickal. Blindfold Sequence. A member of your audience is blindfolded while another focuses on a number they think of. Amazingly and with no pre show work or stooging the blindfolded spectator accurately reveals the number focused upon. This could be used as much more than numbers. |
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Alexander Marsh Inner circle England 1191 Posts |
Luke hasn't posted anything about his new book on this site, yet. And I have no idea if he will.
I think there might be a reason why he hasnt, maybe because he is self puplishing the book to keep it out of reach of the 'simply curious'. So if he were to suddenly get loads of orders from all over engand and the U.S. it woud be quite a work load. Just thought Id say. Alex
My stuff: AlexanderMarshMentalism.co.uk
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