Alpha To Omega ESP Edition by Stephen Tucker

Effect

The Alpha To Omega ESP Edition is a mentalism routine disguised as a card trick. A spectator freely names any ESP symbol (circle, cross, square, star, or bacon) from a set of custom-printed cards. The magician, without seeing the selection, impossibly reveals the chosen symbol through multiple phases. Each phase escalates the impossibility, with the card appearing reversed, changing color, or matching a prediction made before the trick began. The routine feels like genuine mind-reading, with no forces or gimmicks, and the cards remain examinable throughout.

Full details

This trick uses two sets of ESP-themed cards, each containing five symbols. The routine consists of five phases, each building on the last to create a layered, impossible experience. The spectator’s choice is entirely free, and the magician never sees the selection. Despite this, the correct card is revealed in multiple impossible ways, including:

• A card reversing in one packet while already reversed in another.
• The chosen symbol appearing as the only card with a differently colored back.
• A premonition packet placed on the table before the trick begins matching the selection.

The method relies on psychological principles and clever structuring rather than gimmicks or forces. The routine resets instantly and can be performed multiple times with different outcomes.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is ideal for:

• Mentalists who want a self-contained, examinable routine with strong psychological impact.
• Card magicians looking to expand into mentalism with a structured, multi-phase effect.
• Performers who value clean methods—no forces, gimmicks, or rough/smooth techniques are needed.
• Anyone who enjoys packet tricks but wants something more profound than a standard card revelation.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Alpha To Omega ESP Edition is designed to be easy to perform. The method is self-working, meaning no sleight of hand is required. However, the routine benefits from strong presentation and pacing to maximize its impact. Performers should focus on selling the mentalism angle—making the revelations feel like genuine intuition rather than a card trick.

What magicians say

• Craig Petty and Ryland (Magic-TV) praised its modular design, calling it "a structured yet adaptable framework" that blends mentalism with card magic. They noted its strong psychological hooks make it feel like real mind-reading.
• Kaymar Magic described it as "one of the greatest packet tricks ever," highlighting its examinable nature and the spectator’s genuinely free choice.
• Saturn Magic Shop emphasized its psychological force and dual-revelation principles, calling it "potentially the greatest packet trick of all time."
• Alakazam Magic UK called it "the strongest packet trick you can do," praising its instant reset and layered revelations.

The consensus among reviewers is that this is a must-have for mentalists and card magicians alike, offering a powerful, examinable routine with no difficult sleights.