John Luka’s newest masterwork, Uncovered is a true magic book.
It feels and looks like a true magic book as well. The hardback cover contains the art and title information — just like the old days before publishers moved to the less-expensive dusk-jacket wrap around nondescript pressboard.
The images in the book are plentiful, clear, instructive, and are perfect for reading with one hand while the other hand learns the moves depicted.
Mr. Luka’s reliance on the images to teach his very special effects reminds one of Buckley’s approaches to teaching card and coin magic in his Principles and Deceptions.
Mr. Luka takes the teaching one step further, however. The text, the descriptions, the annotations, and meticulous crediting, evidence Mr. Luka’s devotion of time and energy. Uncovered is a finished product.
This is not an indictment of other magic authors, but recognition of the special care Mr. Luka devoted to Uncovered.
There are magic authors able to produce DVDs, books, lectures, and tricks constantly but their commitment to quality takes a backseat to their desire to stay in the dealer catalogs or on the lecture circuit.
There are seventeen effects in Uncovered and each of the effects are practical, commercial effects you will be able to use.
Mr. Luka wanted Uncovered to be a collection of unique effects, worthy of inclusion in the working professional’s act, and within the skill set of the amateur or semi-professional magician.
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