Luke Jermay – ART RUSE & SUBTERFUGE

In my experience we all know more tricks than we need and yet we struggle to cohesively connect individual routines in a way that elevates them beyond tricks and transforms them into a well rounded professional performance.

Here, I offer not more tricks, I know that you already know enough, but rather something much more valuable.

A rich presentational framework.  It is this framework that makes the difference between an endless procession of tricks and a theatrical, compelling and entertaining experience for your audience.

It is these frameworks that are hard to find and highly valued by professional performers.

This framework allows you to present a self-working but deeply astonishing moment of magic that is unlike anything you have seen before, but more importantly, serves as a narrative tool that connects isolated material within a compelling show themed around the remarkable story of S. W. Erdnase and the Expert at the Card Table.  A story so intriguing, unusual and seductive it is the stuff that Hollywood writers dream of.

Included within this manuscript are:

– My full professional word-for-word script. This has been honed over countless performances to produce a powerful reaction.  Additionally, the manuscript features a unique ‘director’s notes’ examination of the script.  In this special section, I include all the small details on how to deliver the script to get the most out of it.  It is like having me direct your performance of the effect!

– A print ready PDF to allow you to make a simple set of letter cards and a deep dive on how to get the most out of this simple but valuable concept that will allow you to provide a professional experience for your audience that feels like a show.

Please note: the focus of this manuscript is not tricks or methods but rather on the scripting and structure that my simple but powerful framework provides.  It will allow you to weave together your favourite gambling-themed effects into a professional act in a way that feels organic, compelling and artistic.