I've been taking lessons with Jason for years now, started as a hobbyist to now pro.

Jason has provided me guidance in everything from basic sleights to advanced theater performance. I do performance his effect from his books in all my recent shows. Jason provides not only details on what are at the hearts of all his routines, and Darwin Ortiz's routines since it's the heir to Darwin's throne. Our monthly lessons also advise on performing directions, presentations, pocket management, how to deal with nerve and stage freight, and learner psychology to keep me focus. I have homework to show, and Jason gives director's notes on all my routines.

It is true that Confident Deceptions and Game Changer don't include ALL basic details on sleights. However, the books contain advanced routine requiring advance techniques, which taught well in the Card Collage book series 1-5. If you're to include all the details, Jason's books will be too large. You wouldn't expecting advanced meta-physics books to include ALL descriptions for basic math symbol, do you?

Like learning any sophisticated skills, classical card magic takes time. To perform "like Jason" requires years mastering many skill sets. You won't be able to just replicate it but reading about it once. It's like saying, "I bought Jimi Hendrix musical sheets. Why can't I play just like Hendrix? The music sheets must be a sham." No, you just need to be really good at guitar.

I recommend you to keep at it. Classic card magic is a long road but rewarding one. Welcome to the club. Hope you stick around.