Equivoque SECRETS, ACAAN Tutorial, Structuring Routines + MORE! | The Jamz *Live* EP.16
This lively live stream, episode 16 of "The Jamz," is a treasure trove of magic insights and tutorials from RFSleights (Reed). The session blends Q&A, demonstrations, and announcements, catering to both beginner and advanced card magicians and mentalists. Reed outlines his summer content roadmap, including a "tutorial blitz" featuring videos on the "2024 Guide to the Call," sandwich routines, a modernized book test called the "Any Web Book Test," and his handling of "Out of This World." He also plans street magic videos. A significant portion focuses on routine construction, emphasizing balancing strong effects, customizing tricks to personal style, and creating dynamic engagement. Reed dedicates considerable time to Equivoque, stressing logical premises, seamless transitions, and avoiding repetition. He shares his approach to Equivoque, focusing on creating a natural flow and building anticipation. Techniques discussed include the Strike Double Lift, Auto Index, Three Column Trick, Bubble Peek, and Panoramic Shift. Reed offers 1-on-1 lessons, encourages adapting classic effects, and emphasizes understanding fundamentals, referencing Peter Turner's "Practical Mental Effects" and Anaman's work. His performance style leans towards organic, minimal prop magic, and he stresses critical self-reflection and continuous improvement.
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Key points
Reed is releasing a series of tutorial videos this summer.
He emphasizes the importance of balancing strong effects with newer material in routines.
Reed shares his approach to Equivoque, focusing on creating a natural flow.
He offers 1-on-1 magic/mentalism lessons via Zoom.
Reed encourages magicians to adapt classic effects rather than simply replicating them.
He references Peter Turner's "Practical Mental Effects" and Anaman's work.