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Classic Card Tricks by Luke Jermay

Created by: Luke Jermay

Classic Card Tricks reimagined with a focus on craft and artistry, offering a system for creating your own gimmicks and routines. This tutorial type video teaches the creation of magic, emphasizing a blend of art and craft in magic. It's applicable to a wide range of magic, not just the four routines included, making it a valuable resource for magicians looking to elevate their craft.

Key features

  • Focuses on creating your own gimmicks and routines

  • Emphasizes a blend of art and craft in magic

  • Provides step-by-step instruction

  • Applicable to a wide range of magic, not just the four routines included

Pros

  • Empowers magicians to design their own tricks

  • Teaches practical skills for gimmick construction

  • Offers thorough and detailed instruction

  • Encourages personalization and control over performance

Cons

  • May require additional materials for gimmick construction

  • Focus on creation over performance might not suit beginners looking for ready-to-perform tricks

Effect

The Classic Card Tricks featured in Constructing Magic by Luke Jermay present well-known card effects with redesigned methods and presentations. The routines aim to astonish audiences by combining traditional card magic with refined craftsmanship. The tricks appear seamless and professional, with an emphasis on strong visual and mental impact.

Full Details

This project focuses on teaching magicians how to construct their own gimmicks and apply them to classic card tricks. Luke Jermay provides step-by-step instructions on building custom tools and adapting them to multiple effects. The release includes four fully developed routines, but the techniques taught can extend beyond these tricks. The methods involve gimmick construction, engineering principles, and detailed performance refinements.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This release is ideal for magicians who want to move beyond learning pre-made tricks and develop their own material. It suits those interested in the technical side of magic, including gimmick creation and method refinement. Performers who enjoy classic card magic but want fresh, professional presentations will find value in this project.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The difficulty level depends on the magician’s experience with gimmick construction and sleight of hand. The step-by-step instructions make the techniques accessible, but some methods may require practice to execute smoothly. The project is designed for intermediate to advanced magicians who are comfortable with card handling and willing to invest time in learning new construction skills.

What Magicians Say

VanishingIncMagic highlights Luke Jermay’s passion for magic and his dedication to teaching craftsmanship. They describe the tricks as "astonishing" and "completely redesigned from top to bottom." Jermay himself states, "I really spared no level of detail—step by step, every single aspect of the effects are covered." The emphasis on creating custom gimmicks makes this project valuable for magicians looking to expand their creative toolkit.

What people are saying about Classic Card Tricks

VanishingIncMagic says...

I believe that really great magic is as much craft as it is Art and on this project constructing magic I'm going to bring you the secrets of creating your own gimmicks in order to perform four fully professional routines [...] I really spared no level of detail step by step every single aspect of the effects are covered ensuring that you have everything you need to go out into the world and amaze people with some fantastic magic.

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