I'm an interested potential customer. I like the description of the watch effect on Jermay's new DVD "Skulduggery." I'd purchase the item just for that effect, but be mighty disappointed if it's not as direct as advertised. Thanks.

It's just as direct as advertised.

The whole dvd is stunning. When you see Jermay do his routines, you get the feel of "no prop" mentalism. He also has a talent for adding a visual factor to mentalism.

The watch trick is sure-fire and can be done
straight away.

If you like mentalism, buy this DVD. You'll be glad you did.

Hope that helps,

James

Thank you, James.
fib

We are very proud of Skullduggery. It's a fantastic DVD, and Luke's thinking is new, fresh and very modern. You will blow people away with the stuff on this DVD.

Peter

Hi Peter,

You people did a fantastic job! Everything is so clear on the DVD.

The variations on "A Darker Dai" send this piece into the stratosphere.

If you are not hearing people say this is good, it's because they want to keep the routines to themselves.

Well, you can't have them! They are all mine, MINE! Sorry.

Seriously, Fib, you will love this dvd.

Cheers,

James

Thank you.

The DVD is a simple "perform the effects in a no BS setting".

These are routines I use. I use them in close up and in some cases on stage.

The varation of a Darker Dia is something that I think moves it very much in the right direction. I only used cards in the explanation in 7 Deceptions as they were easy to understand.

Anyway - many thanks for your kind words and I am glad you like what I do.

Luke Jermay.

What do you use in the DVD?

Skullduggery is really, really great. It's worth every penny.

The watch effect is very neat and has a lot of punch. Cheers, Luke

Luke, I mentioned this somewhere else where they were talking about your DVD. Anyway, I have an extra touch on the Twisted Palms you might like, so PM if you are interested.

By the way, I really like a lot of the stuff from the DVD and from your books.

Greg

Xia, he uses common objects rather than cards. The variation is very good. Puts more perspective into the effect and plays better. Especially if you are someone who doesn't like playing cards in a mentalist act.

Could I adapt the book routine in some way or would it be best to view Jermay's presentation first?

You could adapt the book routine. It isn't very different from the DVD version. And on the DVD, Luke says that the only reason he wrote up the effect the way he did in Darker Dai was because an explanation with playing cards was easier. He makes excellent psychological use of a "picture frame" in the DVD that is probably worth seeing, though.

I'd really like to get this DVD. However, what other things should I buy? Or are there really no gimmicks other wise?

Thanks.

It's agreat DVD.

As far as I can remember you only need a few gimmicks. The use of an impression device and an expanded shell.

Jonathan

Skulduggery is awesome! I just got it today (the Easter Bunny hopped it in ) and I like it a lot. It was great to watch Luke perform and explain these effects.

Great work.

Ian

Is syncronicity (watch effect) explained in 7 Deceptions or just on the DVD?

Just the DVD.

I have a question if Luke reads this. I noticed the crediting on "A Darker Dai" fails to mention Vernon's Mental Card force. Does this type of effect pre-date Vernon? I must admit I am new to mentalism, so forgive my ignorance here. I just finished watching the DVD, and I was impressed with a couple of effects. Namely RGM, Synchronized and A Twisted Palm.

I am curious if the presentation for RGM was influenced by Derren Brown's presentation on the underground. It seems the style (down to the hand movements) are similar.

The last problem I have is the lack of description when it comes to certain effects. You do not go into detail during The Burst Bubble of how to attain the information needed. Perhaps you know of many methods, but to a virtual neophyte even a simple method would have been appreciated.

There are a number of other routines where a bit more explanation would have been useful. I understand you are dealing with other peoples perceptions and cannot be 100% sure of "how" they work. A bit more information would have been nice though.

I liked the DVD, and it is certainly worth the money; these are just some positive criticism's for you to keep in mind for your next project.

As for your question on the Burst Bubble, Luke mentions using an impression device and that really is all you need to know. There are many options out there. Since most impression devices are made by great minds in mentalism, Luke would have to had gotten permission to explain it on the DVD, which is probably why he did not.