The Particle System
Created by: Joshua J
The Particle System is a book that simplifies memorized deck magic, making it accessible to a wide range of magicians. It's designed for those interested in card magic, particularly in the realm of memorized deck tricks, offering both new approaches and ways to utilize existing knowledge with popular memorized decks.
Key features
- Makes memorized deck magic approachable for most magicians
- Offers new material and ways to use existing memorized deck knowledge
- Includes a standard edition that provides fantastic value
- Suitable for both beginners and experienced magicians in card magic
Pros
- Accessible to a wide range of magicians
- Provides both new approaches and enhancements to existing memorized deck knowledge
- Highly praised for its value and content
Cons
- May not offer much new information for advanced memorized deck users
- Focuses primarily on card magic, which may not appeal to all magicians
What people are saying about The Particle System
The Particle System videos
Your Favorite Magic Tricks of 2024! Penguin Magic Awards 2024
This video presents the 2024 Penguin Magic Awards, recognizing outstanding magic tricks and books across eight categories. 'Liquify' by Tobias Dostel wins Close-Up Trick of the Year, while Joshua J's 'The Particle System' takes Book of the Year, and 'Liquify' also secures Trick of the Year. Craig Petty earns Creator of the Year for the third time, with the awards reflecting sales, reviews, and community votes. The winners' speeches mix emotion and humor, showcasing the vibrant innovation within the magic world.
Takeaways:
- The 2024 Penguin Magic Awards celebrate the best magic tricks and books of the year.
- Winners include Tobias Dostel, Joshua J, and Craig Petty.
- The awards are based on sales, reviews, and community votes.
- Craig Petty wins Creator of the Year for the third time.
- The video features emotional and humorous acceptance speeches from the winners.
2024 Magic Book Rankings
This video offers a candid rundown of the creator's top and bottom five magic books from 2024. Highlights include 'The Particle System' for simplifying memorized deck magic, 'Switch' for its innovative bill transformations, 'The Nth Degree' for its practical walkaround tricks, 'Worlds Beyond' for reviving Paul Curry's classics, and 'The Definitive Sanki Reprint' for its exhaustive look at J Sanki's magic. On the flip side, the creator points out shortcomings in 'Diamonds of Performance' for being too theory-heavy, 'Magic Between Friends' for not justifying its price, 'The Magic of Johnny Thompson' for falling short of hype, 'A Floren Spun' for its narrow focus, and 'You Are All Terrible' for its excessive profanity and lackluster humor. The review is balanced, acknowledging each book's merits while explaining the rankings. Plus, there's a plug for Don's Magic & Books as a go-to for rare magic book finds.
Takeaways:
- The creator ranks their top and bottom five magic books from 2024.
- Top picks include books on memorized deck magic and bill transformations.
- Least favorites are critiqued for price-to-content ratio and niche appeal.
- Don's Magic & Books is promoted for rare and out-of-print magic books.
- The video provides honest reviews with a focus on practical value for magicians.