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I LOVE MAGIC BOOKS! If you love a good book of card tricks, coin magic, or other magical texts, you're going to love Sundays around here. Each week, Jeff will bring you a review, a hot tip, an interesting discussion, or a hidden gem from the conjuring world of books.
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If there are specific things you want to see, don't hesitate to email or drop a comment in one of the videos! You'll find this channel to be friendly and interactive, so we're glad you stopped by. Enjoy the content, and be sure to spread the word!
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Joshua Jay's The Particle System
Joshua Jay's Particle System book is the latest magic book released by Vanishing Inc, and it's all about memorized deck magic. This is a big step-change for memorized deck magic books, from boring and derivative to dynamic and exciting. These are my full thoughts about this book, both the standard and deluxe edition.
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⏳ Timestamps:
0:00 - Overview
0:39 - A warning
1:05 - Options available
1:30 - Particle Pack
1:56 - Deluxe edition overview
2:44 - Included with every edition
3:14 - Don's Magic & Books
4:09 - One of my favorite things
5:02 - The descriptions are phenomenal
6:19 - The stack is easy to learn
7:05 - Built in features
7:52 - The System vs. the Stack
8:29 - Adding the system to your stack
9:27 - Deeper dive into tricks
10:42 - The plots
11:42 - Not only tricks and sets
12:47 - Some cons
14:37 - Target audience
15:25 - Value proposition
16:06 - The Deluxe Edition
17:27 - Deluxe value prop
18:15 - Conclusion
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⏳ Timestamps:
0:00 - Overview
0:39 - A warning
1:05 - Options available
1:30 - Particle Pack
1:56 - Deluxe edition overview
2:44 - Included with every edition
3:14 - Don's Magic & Books
4:09 - One of my favorite things
5:02 - The descriptions are phenomenal
6:19 - The stack is easy to learn
7:05 - Built in features
7:52 - The System vs. the Stack
8:29 - Adding the system to your stack
9:27 - Deeper dive into tricks
10:42 - The plots
11:42 - Not only tricks and sets
12:47 - Some cons
14:37 - Target audience
15:25 - Value proposition
16:06 - The Deluxe Edition
17:27 - Deluxe value prop
18:15 - Conclusion
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The Daily Magician just released a new project on the mem deck called the The Skyscraper Method 2- any idea if these are remotely similar?
Nope, I haven't the foggiest. However, I believe their methods are a way to memorize something, not an actual stack. But, perhaps someone more educated on this than I can enlighten us
Ordered it yesterday. Started with the first ten cards and have them down pretty well already. Looks great!!
Love that! 💙 Is this your first memdeck?
@ learned mnemonica recently but this seems like it could be easier?? We’ll see….
I'm on vacation in Singapore from Colorado and waited until the wee hours of the morning for this to drop so I could order right away. I was really pleasantly surprised to get the PDF version included for free. It's great! I was hoping the deluxe edition would be in my price range but couldn't justify an extra $150. I agree with your review.
That's so great! Yes, the ebook is a really nice addition
A belated Hi from Nebraska. Another great review. Thanks for taking the time to do all these reviews now and in the past.
Hey Roger! Missed you on the premiere, but glad you had a chance to watch and comment. Have a great week!
I was luck to get the book at Magic Live. Spent weeks doing multiple read throughs lots of great stuff ... but I'm not ready to replace the Aronson in my head. At Magic Live I got to ask Master Jay did he known of any system to maintain two stacks? His answer was pretty nuts and blots : shift the second stack up by 100 so 126 could be queen of hearts ihen or ihair for gueen of Diamonds. Was inspired to work up a magic square out of Aronson Stack very doable . Look forward to your progress and thoughts on stack transition.
Looking forward to reporting on my progress 🫡
Are you planning to review the new book by Thom Bleasdale and The 1914, This is Absolutely Real?
Never heard of it, so not in the cards currently. 🤷 But I'm open to looking into it
@EruditeMagic It's a new mentalism book that was just released during their Black Friday sales, I ordered it on a whim because of the endorsements by big names and it being The 1914. Should receive it next week, really curious
@Roberti1994 sounds interesting!
I just thought that the collector edition costing 150$ more is too much money for what you're getting! You get the Partical system notebook, the Atom Deck and a book sleeve.... that will cost more (150$) that the actual main book (100$) ? I just don't get it in term of pricing... 175$ will be a good pricing in my opinion! By the way...great review again!
It's not a logical thing, it's a collector's thing. If you have to ask, you probably aren't the target audience 😂 Thanks for the kind words!
@@EruditeMagic Even as a collector point of view...most of the Collector editions of magic books are different from the regular book! It's true for Notes From a Fellow Traveller, Mark Chandaue's HARPACROWN,Mark Chandaue's HARPACROWN Too (collector are hardcover instead of paperback!) Then you got something "different" from the regular edition, better quality, that's always the point of Collector edition! And yes, I'm the target from collector edition, I'm buying magic books since 1991! But for premium price, I'm expecting something better than the regular edition! that's all
@stephanel6637 I want to make sure it's clear: you are receiving a whole other book with additional routines. Many deluxe editions are just a leather bound cover to the normal book.
Well, looks like I will be getting myself another book on Mem Deck work. Not sure if I would consider my interest in the Mem Deck an obsession or an addiction. And Jeff, if you ever need more Mem/Stack Deck ideas (as if you don’t have enough material already lol), I’ve collected 400+ pages worth of some personal Mem Deck Work I’ve created over the years. You never know when you need that spark of creativity.
Thanks for the offer, I always appreciate the enthusiasm! Glad to hear this resonated with you 👍
As a long time fan of Joshua Jay, it was a no-brainer to opt for the deluxe edition. Thanks for the insights on the value his work on memdeck routines. Now I just need to forget everything I learned on previous memdeck methods.
On the contrary, you can adapt a lot of this material and the system to your existing stack. However, he makes a very compelling case for why his stack is superior and has a lot to offer
Does the stack look shuffled or someone can see the pattern?
It really can’t handle close inspection in my opinion, but Josh will convince you that doesn’t matter. He makes excellent points.
What Steven said. It won't withstand close scrutiny, but Josh shares a bunch of ways you can display it, but better yet, how to convince your audience the deck is mixed by involving them
Ugh, I have just nailed Mnemonica after months of practice and now there's a New Stack in Town? Having said that, this looks gorgeous and extremely tempting, especially for the effects that are not stack dependent. Adding to wishlist now!
Haha, we've all been there. Don't worry, your Mnemonica work won't be for naught - you can still learn some exceptional card magic with the tricks that are not stack dependent
Great Review but for my audience I got enough card magic. But thanks cause it is always good to know what is going on in the many rooms in the house of magic :)
Haha, you bet, George
Great review. Does the book itself look the same whether it's the regular or deluxe version?
Yes, the main book is identical other than the signature and book number plate
@EruditeMagic thanks!
Wow-- What an informative and enjoyable review. Thank you!! You answered this but just wanted to make sure-- If I currently use Tamariz stack and have zero interest in cramming a new stack into my head-- are there strong, new effects in here that will work w Tamariz stack? Thanks!!!
💯 you'll learn [strong] tricks that you can use with Mnemonica. In fact, I'll be shocked if you don't immediately want to deploy 'the system' with your preferred stack. I know I'm planning some work with Aronson!
I haven't read a foreword that made me laugh out loud like this one did.
For sure. There's so much humor in this one. Kept me reading and entertained
I don't need to want another book! 😅 Roughly how much of the material can be done with any stack, like a percentage? Is it possible (if you're not a genius) to know multiple stacks without mixing them up?
Also, great video!!
I did a quick look through of the close-up set. Basically, all but two of the tricks can be done with any stack. The X-ray trick says 'particle specific,' but I don't see why it couldn't be done with any stack. I didn't go through all of the others, but that is a significant majority for the close-up set. I feel like a lot of the other stuff is adaptable as well
@@EruditeMagic Thank you so much! 😀
Great review! Thanks Jeff.
You bet, Andy!
Thanks for the review. Definitely looking to get this book, I like all the little add ons included like video performances, a program to help you learn the stack and a marked deck. Great value in my opinion.
Glad to hear it’s helpful! I agree with you about all the additions
This is a dynamite release. I am at the advanced age where I seldom add to my library. I’ve become pretty darn cranky about the products I purchase. VI is the only magic company that I’m willing to buy from sight unseen. To date, they have never mailed it in. There’s 4 hours of instruction in addition to shows and, of course, the book. It was a no brainer for me with the ebook included for Black Friday. I feel this s destined to be a true classic. Something I rarely feel.
🙌 Awesome, Steven! Hope you enjoy it
I think this is actually a game changer for mem deck work.I am not a mem deck person but I think this really does need investigating and given a thoroughly good test drive.I am really excited about this project and I think as you say,it could be the standard go to,to learn mem deck work.I am definitely getting it.Its a no brainer.Looks gorgeous and I’m sure if the work is put in its going to deliver some miraculous routines.Wonderful and refreshing new material.Nice one Jeff.Thanks.
Love to hear it, Kalvin! You'll get a lot out of it 💪
Great review, Jeff! I was already going to buy this. But now I’m twice as excited about it.
Awesome! Let me know what you think of it, Sean!
"Integrity of this channel" ... ha, ha, ha, ha, that's a good one!
Not sure what I've done to hurt you, friend, but regardless - happy holidays!
@@EruditeMagicI’m not here to blow sunshine, but questioning your integrity is just not fair. You are the best reviewer since Jeff Buzzbee, the primary difference being you don’t appear to be a world class prick. Your lists and “hidden gems” columns are just excellent. I genuinely appreciate your willingness to deal with the “value proposition”. Most reviewers refuse to do so, which is just plain cowardly. Take care.
Dang it! You make me want to buy it. Can I buy additional decks? If not, what do we do when we wear out the deck just learning the stack?
Yes, The Particle Pack is sold individually and as a brick.
I believe individual decks are $8 and $60 for a 12 pack brick. Very reasonable. I bought a brick yesterday.
@stevenmills3507 there you go! They seem to be quality cards based on my handling of them thus far
I'm a lifetime customer of Don’s Magic and Books. Don’s the best and so honest!
Love hearing that, Scott!
Thanks Scott
Can you do an updated video on your favourite magic magazines ?
Maybe. There haven't been a lot of new magazines since I did that video
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Stand Up by Ian Keable.
I have the amateur magicians and book by Henry Hay. Even if you're a seasoned magician you can still find excellent stuff in that book
Happy Thanksgiving Jeff
Because of this, copies of The Vernon Touch started appearing in the second hand market at better prices. Thanks, Jeff. Been holding my breath for the reprint of John Bannon’s Mr Fantasy… since 2023.
So glad to hear that the Artful Mentalism book is soon to be reprinted.
Fingers crossed 🤞
If you wouldn't mind sharing what was the effect you performed for your driver?
B'Wave
@EruditeMagic love it! That effect lives in my wallet and has for ten ish years
Forget the driver, that flight attendant was gorgeous and I'm an old man. :)
Wonderful upload and Happy Thanksgiving 😊
Thanks, Robert!
Thank you Jeff. Always grateful for my library of magic books and for friends like you who love magic books with so much respect. They are my treasure. Happy thanksgiving!
Thanks, Nancy - same to you!
This got me looking at my shelf tonight... it's been on my list for a while, but I really want to work on Theseus. I've read through it, but never with cards in my hands.
For me, at this point of my life, I’m thankful for all of the things I already have, just like you said. I’m also thankful for our friendship, and our working relationship. Don’s Magic & Books + Erudite Magic = Thankfulness.
Thanks, Don! I feel the same about you. Thanks for being a great friend and business sponsor!
I ended up getting a first edition Artifice, Ruse, and Subterfuge at the card table by s.w Erdnase alongside The Annotated Erdnase by Darwin Ortiz. I love showing people the original book and explaining why it's so significant to magicians
Cool!
Great post. Tx. All my props and books are waiting shipment . I am having withdrawal symptoms. It also is showing me that I have too much magic ( never enough books though) Definitely an addictive type feel. All the best.
Thanks, Colin!
You talked me into getting Ted Leslie's Param miracles at MagiFest last year. So glad you did. When that envelope is combined with "My Opening Act", by John Armstrong (the first edition of scripting Magic, page 143), It allows for an impossible outcome that can't be worked backwards. Thanks so much and thanks for your videos!
I really wanted to write a letter to Juan Tamariz but I have no idea how to reach him. I tried emailing his daughter with a letter in English and Spanish but got no reply :( Anyone have a contact?
Write to his publisher. They'll pass the letter on.
@@twatmunro TY! any idea who his publisher is? Hermetic press looks like it's closed.
great video!
Appreciate it!
Amazing video! I got Ureal,and Theatre of mind book coming soon,the what lies inside book is hard to find.thanks recommendation hopefully it help me w my Mentalist professional.Happy thanksgiving 🦃
Hope they arrive soon - happy reading!
Belated Hi from Nebraska
Hi, Roger!
Are you a fan of Hugard magic monthyl
Yes
Another great video :)
Thanks, George
Have a great thanksgiving!
You, too, Scott!
There you go, flaunting that Nick Trost book again! Is that EVER going to get reprinted?! 😄
😂😂😂 I was going to say the same thing !!!
Hahaha. Hope so!!
There you go, flaunting that Nick Trost book again! Is that EVER going to get reprinted?! 😄
🤣🤣🤣
As a Brit I’m not up to speed with this thanksgiving.Is it an age old custom for the US?Yeah you can’t beat going over your magic books 📚.I never get tired of it.Its not called magic for nothing.What a fabulous pastime,career or hobby.How lucky are we!? Happy Thanksgiving!Cheers.