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Launch of Joshua Jay's The Particle System

The launch of Joshua Jay's 'The Particle System' is celebrated in this video, offering a first look at his latest creation – a card system combining a memorized deck, marked deck, and a unique third element. The video features an exclusive interview with Joshua Jay, the premiere of the book's trailer, and a performance of one of his favorite tricks. Jay emphasizes that 'The Particle System' is designed to be a versatile 'Swiss army knife' for magicians, offering a wide range of possibilities for parlor performances. It's presented as efficient to memorize, with a 'safety net' for performers. The book comes in two editions: a regular and a deluxe version, with the deluxe edition including videos, a training program, weekly emails, a separate notebook ('Particle System BSides'), and commemorative decks. The video delves into techniques like memorized decks, marked cards, false shuffles and cuts, and the use of a magic square. Jay's philosophy prioritizes connecting with audiences through 'punchy, quick-hitting' magic and emphasizes the importance of performance and presentation, aiming for a 'blockbuster ending.' He encourages magicians to invest in mastering the system for a powerful and versatile tool.

Key points

  • The Particle System combines a memorized deck, marked deck, and a third element.

  • It's designed to be a versatile tool for parlor performances.

  • The system is efficient to memorize and includes a 'safety net'.

  • Two editions are available: regular and deluxe.

  • The deluxe edition includes additional materials like videos, a training program, and commemorative decks.

  • Techniques discussed include memorized decks, marked cards, false shuffles, and magic squares.

  • Jay emphasizes connecting with audiences through 'punchy, quick-hitting' magic.