Hello, I bought the book in a French store. But I didn't receive the bonus video. Can I receive it please? If I send you a proof of purchase or a photo of the book? Thank you very much.

Please email us at wizards@vanishingincmagic.com and we can look into this for you

Hi! This may be a dumb question, but I am having trouble finding an appropriate glass to use. Every glass I've tried is either too large or too small. Could you, perhaps, point me in the direction of a glass that would work well (I've ordered several from Amazon and none seem quite right)? I'd prefer a glass glass rather than plastic (though I know Joshua Jay's is tremendous).

You want a red wine glass because they are large enough for a deck of cards.

Hi there, I've been doing magic for over 12 years, card magic in particular. I've never worked with gimmicks such as invisible thread before. If you're to rate the technical/ performance difficulty of this trick from 1 to 10 what would you say that be? Is it easy or does it require an extensive amount of practice (purely technical, not talking about presentation/ audience management) to raise the cards from the deck? Thanks.

Hi, it’s a very hard question to answer. I can’t really give you a rating. Honestly, if you like the effect enough it will be worth the effort. It’s not self working but it’s not especially difficult.

Thank you for releasing this phenomenal method for the rising card plot. Is it possible to release a short addendum video (or even a simple line drawing) of the behind the table view of the hands free method not discussed in your book. (Only shared in bonus video - it would clarify position of legs etc.)

Thanks! The exact position of the legs will need to be something it work out for yourself, since we have different legs. However, playing with it for a while will make all clear.

Hullo Luke. Great release , congrats. Can you tell me something about the size/weight of the magnet ? And how far do you cross your legs ? Thanks in advance for your expertise and timely response. T

Around 1cm in circumference. The exact position of the legs will need to be something it work out for yourself, since we have different legs. However, playing with it for a while will make all clear.

How difficult is this for beginners?

All magic is difficult, however; if you are willing to practice then there is no reason you will not be able to master the effect. It isn’t self working but it doesn’t require any challenging sleight of hand.

Luke you're wonderful and your mind makes magic so much better. Thank you so much for sharing your thinking with us. I just have some quick clarifications about the selection procedure Is there a reason for the breaking up of the selection process? Why you focused on one card then two? Is three a theatrical limitation or a method limitation? This is something special!

It's a theatrical choice. You can do one selection, two or both.

1. Thank you for your kindness in providing a link for the Gravity Thread source. 2. Does The Hummingbirds effect require a reel? Or recommend the use of a reel with the thread? And, if so, if the Gravity Thread is going to be used with a reel, must the Gravity Reel be used? 3. Would you please be so kind as to also provide the link to a source for the silk used in the effect? Thank you for all kindness being shown in answering this myriad of questions.

Just thread - no reels, electronics or other gimmicks are needed. Any sheer scarf will work, a simple search will reveal many options for you.

What a beautiful presentation. May I ask; you recommend the gravity reel thread (which is incredible), but does the effect require the use of a reel / the gravity reel or just thread. Many thanks. I love this.

Just thread - no reels, electronics or other gimmicks are needed.

The Hummingbirds

Name: The Hummingbirds
Brand: Luke Jermay
SKU: 26364
Price: 82.25 GBP
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Rating: 4.9 (22 reviews)

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The Hummingbirds

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A transformational approach to The Rising Cards from Luke Jermay.

"Jermay's Hummingbirds is the best Rising Card routine that anyone could perform today."Richard Kaufman

“Supremely magical.” Eric Mead

The Rising Card is arguably one of the most magical card effects you can perform. It continues to astound audiences even centuries after it was created. While many have attempted to carve their name into its legacy, few have revolutionized the iconic plot like Luke Jermay. With “The Hummingbirds”, Luke has evolved the trick into a complete, awe-inspiring experience that resonates with audiences long after you’re gone.

“The Hummingbirds” is both powerful and profoundly moving. As you’ve come to expect from Luke Jermay, it’s brilliantly scripted to perfection. Every action is justified as you take your audience on a mesmerizing journey that will have them hooked from start to finish.

You’ll also be delighted to know the method is remarkably practical and direct. It is simply the most elegant solution for causing three cards to rise from a deck, and works with any deck of cards and any glass.

“There are very magicians who make me feel magic is real. Luke Jermay is one of them. This routine is marvellous; it is profoundly magical and because of the way it looks in live performance it feels "eerie". I felt it and concluded this is one of the finest compositions for The Rising Cards I have ever seen. Bravo Luke and to Vanishing Inc for making this available.”Michael Vincent

Luke’s brand new approach is one of the most original reworkings of The Rising Cards you’ll ever see. Since it does not require you to be tethered to a thread, the likelihood of inopportune thread breakage has been eliminated almost entirely. The cards are also not stuck together in any way, and are freely handled and shuffled throughout the routine. You could even borrow a deck if you’d like.

“The most practical and innovative method for the rising cards I’ve ever seen. I love performing this routine.” Andi Gladwin

Every detail and nuance is meticulously explored in an elegant, slim hardcover book. Dedicating an entire book to a singular routine ensures an attention to detail that accurately reflects the quality of the effect itself. Luke not only teaches you the method, but also all the nuances needed to ensure you always leave a lasting impact.

Exclusive Bonus

Anyone who purchases “The Hummingbirds” will also receive an exclusive bonus video in which Luke shares additional handlings and advice that will elevate your performances to new heights.

“The Hummingbirds” is one of the strongest pieces of magic Luke Jermay has ever gifted to our community. It’s a true masterpiece that will have your audiences believing in the power of magic. Order your copy from Vanishing Inc. today!

64 pages | Hardcover

You will need to provide your own glass and invisible thread. The dome Luke puts over his glass is an optional aesthetic that is not essential for the method to work.

Due to the limited and unique nature of this book, no ebook version is available.

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Customer reviews for The Hummingbirds

Nathan

The Hummingbirds may be my new favorite effect I've ever purchased. Luke Jermay has always released effects that are fully thought out and have been put through their paces. His teaching is clear and nothing is left out. As always, the quality provided by Vanishing Inc. is top notch.

Daniel

Honestly, how has nobody thought of this hook up before??? This is really practical and easy. This is not for every situation (you wont be doing this walk around. this is more formal) but if you find yourself, or put yourself, in the right situation then this is, IMO, the best rising card solution out there. No electronics. The deck is handled freely, no odd movements. Multiple rises. This is a winner. Im keeping a set of hookups (both versions from the video) in my gig bag. The VI portable wine glass is a good solution for this. Luke's presentation is beautiful and Ill probably keep some ideas from it but i cant wait to make this thing my own and fit it into the structure of my act.

Charlie

Love it. Very well done

Lucas

I'm going to admit that I haven't received the book yet, but I have watched the bonus material and Luke does teach the hookup in the video as well. It's so simple yet brilliant. This is an incredibly magical rising card effect and the routine is absolutely beautiful. I love it.

Jordan

This is amazing! The hookup is so simple and the way the trick is done is the most practical and simple way the trick can be done. I also truly believe that this is the most magical sequence of the rising card I have ever seen. This is a winner.

Todd

If you think you are going to see some remarkably different method, you are not. If you are interested in the details of how to make this a fool proof professional routine, then you have come to the right place. Luke has spelled out all the details and you could use his routine or, use what he has done as a jumping off point. As usual, he has made this very simple so you can focus on performance and not worry about the technical aspects of the routine. Great job Luke!

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Manuel

This is a nice piece of magic. Like all successful magic, it panders to the hobbyist community. In this case, we receive a book and download that contains only one trick. No gimmicks or anything necessary to make the gimmick is provided.

I feel as a hobbyist myself, that my love of magic woos me into buying products that don’t provide enough value per dollars paid. As the price of magic continually goes up we seem to get less and less for our hard earned dollars. If this trend doesn’t change soon, the hobbyists will stop buying products that don’t provide a fair value for the money spent. There is a breaking point!

Renzo

This is truly a stunning piece of magic. I find the true value here is the wonderful handling and presentation that elevates the effect to a new level. I have never seen this particular set up either, which is very clever. Between the book and the additional download you have everything you need to present an incredible experience for your viewers. I am personally going to work to perfect it. Don’t underestimate the simplicity of method this is brilliant thinking over all, bringing what was once considered a nice effect to a beautiful theatrical presentation. Excellent work Mr. Jermay, I absolutely love this.

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Markus

What a wonderful take on the rising card. As always with Lukes work it is really well thought out, practical and above all very magical. The option to view the performance and bonus before the book arrived is also really nice. Very much worth the price.

Paul

Very pleased with this release from Luke Jeremy. The book and download compliment each other well. The book goes into the finer details of this routine, I most appreciate the details regarding the logic of the scripting and routining, something that is often missing from many marketed effects. The handling for the effect itself is intuitive and well explained in both the book and download. The download is well produced and offers some additional handlings not covered in the book. This is now easily my favorite version of the rising cards.

Neil

I was fortunate enough to see Luke perform this live as part of his show and it's just amazing. I'll never be the story teller that Luke is, but I love the rising card principle so when I saw this I immediately knew I had to buy it. Wonderful book and the video that accompanies the book adds even more. If you perform in formal close up settings, then you need this is your show.

Eamonn

wow! love it! love it!. Lukes presentation of this effect is stunning. A modern classic!

Gunnar

My order travelled fast like a hummingbird, a great service from VI and what a beautiful piece of art! The book itself is a gem, the methods and effects absolutely stunning and Luke's teaching superb! This is poetry in motion, literally! Like always, everything that comes from Luke happens to turn into gold. A feast of magic, art and wonder!

John

A very very good set of videos.
Thanks for providing! John W.

Stefano

I waited a long time for this routine and it was absolutely worth it. The combination of a strong, elegant presentation with a clever, well-constructed method makes this a true standout.
It’s more than just a trick it’s a professional routine, perfectly suited for formal performances where impact and clarity matter most. Every detail feels polished and purposeful, elevating it far beyond the average.
An excellent addition to any serious magician’s repertoire.

Sandy

I love this effect!
I am a sucker for rising card effects and this one is one of my favorites. Luke Jermay has developed a most beautiful presentation for the rising cards. The methodology is not new, but Luke's tweaks and adjustments make this very practical and fooling.The only drawback is that it really must be done seated behind a table with a tablecloth, so this is mostly for a formal close up show. The book is great, but the video actually gives more information that you will find useful.
Also, be aware that purchasing an appropriate sized bell jar will be expensive. A modification to the presentation that does not use the bell jar is also given.

Charles

what a terrific video; excellent teaching and clarity

Richard

Utterly beautiful. Luke Jermay is the Orson Welles of magic, and you can quote me.
-- Richard Hart

Alexei

Luke Jermay's method is brilliant - simple, direct, elegant and efficient. One of the best Rising card effects I have seen. Overall I am happy with the purchase. The information in video overlaps with the information in the book rather closely, so one can watch the video, in which Jermay runs through the construction of the gimmick, the performance and includes bonus tips that are not in the book. The drawbacks include the high ratio of price to quantity, (given how thin the book is the book would have worked as lecture notes and the bonus material should have been written up), the fact that you have to procure the supplies which are not provided, and the additional constraint that the illusion requires one to sit at a table. I was not over the moon with the script (can't imagine how it can bring anyone to tears, unless the spectator is on medication). But I love how clean the ending is and the fact that the deck and props can be examined.

Stefan

While it isn’t cheap, this book is beautifully designed and incredibly detailed. Luke’s passion for the art truly shines through every page. The addition of the videos is a fantastic touch—watching them took me right back to the Session 2025, where I first saw him perform the effect. It’s a wonderful example of magic as an art form.

Skye

I genuinely never thought I'd see the day where a thread-based animation effect would be something I'd consider performing for real people, but Luke Jermay's The Hummingbirds has convinced me. This is ingenious, economical thinking, with a thread hookup that's shockingly simple, reliable, and practical. I'm designing a solo show and this will almost certainly be part of it.

Zayne

I love this routine so much. The method is so clever, and I never thought I'd ever genuinely be excited to perform a thread effect. The book is beautiful, and the routine is about as magical as I can see this effect being done.

Community questions about The Hummingbirds

Have a question about this product? It's possible others do too. Ask here and other Vanishing Inc. Magic customers will be able to respond with assistance! Alternatively, email us and we can help too.

Maxime asks: Hello, I bought the book in a French store. But I didn't receive the bonus video. Can I receive it please? If I send you a proof of purchase or a photo of the book? Thank you very much.
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Please email us at wizards@vanishingincmagic.com and we can look into this for you
Sandy asks: Hi! This may be a dumb question, but I am having trouble finding an appropriate glass to use. Every glass I've tried is either too large or too small. Could you, perhaps, point me in the direction of a glass that would work well (I've ordered several from Amazon and none seem quite right)? I'd prefer a glass glass rather than plastic (though I know Joshua Jay's is tremendous).
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:You want a red wine glass because they are large enough for a deck of cards.
Tom asks: Hi Luke, this isn't a question, just a note of appreciation. I recently began a relationship with a wonderful woman who loves magic, and even more importantly, loves that I do it for her. One of the first things I learned about her is that she also loves hummingbirds. The very next day you released this trick on VI. I am sure you can imagine what I did next!
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Thank you for your kind words
Radoslav asks: Hi there, I've been doing magic for over 12 years, card magic in particular. I've never worked with gimmicks such as invisible thread before. If you're to rate the technical/ performance difficulty of this trick from 1 to 10 what would you say that be? Is it easy or does it require an extensive amount of practice (purely technical, not talking about presentation/ audience management) to raise the cards from the deck? Thanks.
- 1. Luke (creator) responds:Hi, it’s a very hard question to answer. I can’t really give you a rating. Honestly, if you like the effect enough it will be worth the effort. It’s not self working but it’s not especially difficult.
Post an answer to this question
Michael asks: Thank you for releasing this phenomenal method for the rising card plot. Is it possible to release a short addendum video (or even a simple line drawing) of the behind the table view of the hands free method not discussed in your book. (Only shared in bonus video - it would clarify position of legs etc.)
- 1. Luke (creator) responds:Thanks! The exact position of the legs will need to be something it work out for yourself, since we have different legs. However, playing with it for a while will make all clear.
Post an answer to this question
Thomas asks: Hullo Luke. Great release , congrats. Can you tell me something about the size/weight of the magnet ? And how far do you cross your legs ? Thanks in advance for your expertise and timely response. T
- 1. Luke (creator) responds:Around 1cm in circumference. The exact position of the legs will need to be something it work out for yourself, since we have different legs. However, playing with it for a while will make all clear.
Post an answer to this question
Chris asks: How difficult is this for beginners?
- 1. Luke (creator) responds:All magic is difficult, however; if you are willing to practice then there is no reason you will not be able to master the effect. It isn’t self working but it doesn’t require any challenging sleight of hand.
Post an answer to this question
Brandon asks: Luke you're wonderful and your mind makes magic so much better. Thank you so much for sharing your thinking with us. I just have some quick clarifications about the selection procedure Is there a reason for the breaking up of the selection process? Why you focused on one card then two? Is three a theatrical limitation or a method limitation? This is something special!
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:It's a theatrical choice. You can do one selection, two or both.
- 2. Luke (creator) responds:This is discussed in the book itself. Personally I have found this to be the best process of selection to maintain interest and increase impact. The handling can be adapted if you wish a different “pattern” of selections.
Michael asks: 1. Thank you for your kindness in providing a link for the Gravity Thread source. 2. Does The Hummingbirds effect require a reel? Or recommend the use of a reel with the thread? And, if so, if the Gravity Thread is going to be used with a reel, must the Gravity Reel be used? 3. Would you please be so kind as to also provide the link to a source for the silk used in the effect? Thank you for all kindness being shown in answering this myriad of questions.
- 1. Luke (creator) responds:Just thread - no reels, electronics or other gimmicks are needed. Any sheer scarf will work, a simple search will reveal many options for you.
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Paul asks: What a beautiful presentation. May I ask; you recommend the gravity reel thread (which is incredible), but does the effect require the use of a reel / the gravity reel or just thread. Many thanks. I love this.
- 1. Luke (creator) responds:Just thread - no reels, electronics or other gimmicks are needed.
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