Step into the intriguing world of 'The Jerx - The Wanderer Issue 1', the March 2020 digital newsletter that delivers unparalleled insights and practical magic for the discerning performer. This isn't just another collection of tricks; it's a deep dive into what truly works, why it works, and how to make it your own.

Unpacking 'Optix': Real-World Performance Data

Ever wonder if that viral trick lives up to the hype in a live setting? This issue takes Ellusionist's much-buzzed-about 'Optix' transposition and puts it through a rigorous road test. Join us as we break down the results from 20 separate performances in Toronto, conducted with diverse groups. You'll gain access to specific, candid audience feedback—insights that are incredibly rare and genuinely invaluable. Understand the nuances of spectator perception, learn what makes an effect truly memorable, and see how theoretical concepts translate into practical, impactful magic.

Revitalizing the 'Voodoo Needle': A Stronger Performance Angle

Some tricks arrive with a splash, only to quickly fade into obscurity. 'Voodoo Needle' was one such effect. But don't write it off just yet. We've developed a unique routine that transforms this quick visual into a much weirder, more engaging experience. This section offers a comprehensive guide to rescuing a trick that might otherwise be forgotten, showing you how to build a powerful narrative and presentation that generates a surprisingly strong response. Turn a momentary flicker into a lasting, unsettling memory for your audience.

Mastering Predictions for the Digital Age

With the rise of virtual performances, adapting your magic for video chat is essential. Building on previous discussions about clear prediction boxes, this issue reveals my favorite thing to predict in this format. Move beyond the generic 'random three-digit number' and discover a method that offers deeper engagement and a more profound connection with your online spectators. This isn't just about making a prediction; it's about crafting an experience that resonates powerfully, even through a screen. Elevate your digital mentalism with practical, innovative advice.

The March 2020 'The Wanderer Issue 1' is an essential resource for magicians dedicated to refining their craft, understanding their audience, and pushing the boundaries of performance in both live and virtual settings.

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Coming in the March Newsletter

March 23, 2020

Here is some of the stuff that will appear in the upcoming newsletter which will be in supporter’s email boxes at the end of the month:

A review for another new trick that arrived with a lot of buzz and quickly fizzled out. I’ll give you the routine I’ve been using for this trick that has generated a very strong response for me and turned a quick visual trick into a much weirder experience. Voodoo Needle
Trying to save a trick
that got overexposed
online in a
matter of hours
In last Thursday’s post I mentioned how I like to use those clear prediction boxes for performances over video chat. With that in mind I will give you what is probably my favorite thing to predict in that manner. My Favorite
Thing to Predict
Thinking beyond a
“random three-digit
number”

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