Luke Jermay – Three Cheers For The Underrated
In this manuscript, Luke Jermay unveils three meticulously crafted effects that enhance classic mentalism themes through his innovative insights and techniques.
From the introduction:
This manuscript explores three unique routines. The first, “Three Questions,” has been a staple in my casual performances for some time. It showcases intriguing concepts that lead to satisfying results. I hope you find it enjoyable and incorporate it into your own casual and walk-around performances. The second routine, “The Ultimate Add A Number,” is one I take great pride in, as it reflects my recent creative journey.
While I have gained recognition in the magic community for developing new premises and plots, my current focus lies in reinterpreting the classics of mentalism.
One such classic, “The Add A Number” routine, where the performer predicts the sum of seemingly random numbers, has always left me underwhelmed.
I aimed to revitalize this routine, and in “The Ultimate Add A Number Routine,” I believe I have created something that reignites my passion for this classic. I hope you share my enthusiasm.
The final routine presented here incorporates some of the unconventional methods for which I am known, though primarily it relies on mechanical techniques rather than mere suggestion.
This routine is my interpretation of the classic “Light & Heavy Chest,” designed for walk-around performances but easily adaptable for larger shows. All you need is a deck of cards and a few minutes for setup.
The detailed effects include:
- Three Questions: Discover a spectator’s star sign by posing three seemingly unrelated questions. This clever method avoids progressive anagrams, which I find less appealing. It’s a foolproof approach with no risk of failure.
- The Ultimate Add A Number: Four spectators each write a number, and a fifth spectator adds them up. The total matches a prediction, as well as each participant’s individual result. The combination of methods creates an unexplainable mystery.
- Strength: A spectator struggles to remove cards from a pack, while another does so effortlessly. Later, they can’t lift the deck from my hand, and ultimately, they find it impossible to hold a single card. (Illustrations for this effect are provided by Michael Paehler.)
1st edition 2008; 37 pages.Word count: 12,381, equivalent to 49 standard pages of text.