Ebook - The Magic of ESP by Stanton Carlisle (Digital Download)

Unleash Your Inner Psychic with 'The Magic of ESP'

Step into the intriguing world of psychic card magic with Stanton Carlisle's classic ebook, 'The Magic of ESP'. This digital download is your essential guide to performing 25 captivating tricks using ESP cards, designed to astonish and entertain any audience. Whether you're a seasoned mentalist looking to refresh your repertoire or a budding magician eager to explore the fascinating realm of extrasensory perception, this comprehensive collection offers something for everyone. Carlisle's clear instructions and ingenious methods ensure you'll be performing incredible feats of mental agility in no time.

What's Inside This Classic Collection?

Dive deep into a carefully curated selection of 25 unique ESP card effects. 'The Magic of ESP' meticulously categorizes each trick, indicating whether it's an impromptu miracle requiring no prior preparation (*), a routine needing a bit of setup (**), or a more involved illusion utilizing gimmicked cards (***). This diverse range ensures that you can always find a perfect trick for any situation, from casual close-up performances to more formal stage presentations. Most effects are incredibly versatile, working seamlessly with standard poker or bridge-sized ESP cards, as well as larger jumbo decks, and many only require a single deck to perform. You'll also find invaluable appendices on a simple false shuffle and how to retain a complete deck in sequence, adding further depth to your card manipulation skills.

Master the Art of Mentalism

Originally published in 1978 and now available as a convenient 32-page PDF, 'The Magic of ESP' remains a timeless resource for anyone fascinated by the art of mental magic. Stanton Carlisle's expertise shines through each trick, providing you with powerful tools to create unforgettable moments of apparent mind-reading and psychic ability. This ebook isn't just a collection of tricks; it's a foundational text that helps you understand the principles behind effective ESP card magic, building your confidence and skill as a performer. Elevate your magic and leave your spectators questioning the limits of perception.

Original Specs

Here are 25 tricks with ESP cards. Some are impromptu (marked below with a single star), some require a bit of preparation (marked below with two stars), and a few require more involved preparation such as gimmicked cards (marked below with three stars).

Most are suitable for jumbo ESP cards as well as regular poker or bridge sized cards. And most use only a single deck of ESP cards.

1st edition 1978; original 29 pages; PDF 32 pages.

4. Dedication
5. Contents
6. Author's Preface
7. Foreword
8. Guessing Gordon*
9. Psycho-Symbol*
10. A Five Star Miracle**
11. The Magical Match-Maker**
12. Mental Simplicity***
13. The Double Cross**
14. The Circles of Your Mind**
15. Ad Infinitum***
16. Triple Mind Echo***
17. Mind Patterns**
18. Thought Sign*
19. Sensitive Fingertips*
21. Simplex Mindreading***
22. Pick Pocket*
23. Double Choice***
24. Symbological***
25. Blind Man's Bluff***
27. Duplicate Thoughts***
28. Just in Time*
29. The Spectator's Miracle*
30. APPENDIX "A" A Simple False Shuffle for 10 Cards
30. APPENDIX "B" To Retain the Complete Deck in Sequence
32. Apologia