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Card Stacks by Doug Dyment

Created by: Doug Dyment

Card Stacks is a mentalism-focused magic trick that involves the use of specially arranged decks of cards to perform seemingly impossible feats of memory and prediction. This trick is ideal for close-up or parlour magic, offering a blend of psychological intrigue and card magic. Buyers should be prepared for a learning curve, as mastering the stack requires memorization and practice.

Key features

  • Focuses on mentalism with an emphasis on card stacks

  • Includes variations of stacks that are easier to learn than traditional methods

  • Teaches how to use ESP cards for more than just matching routines, including divination and readings

  • Contains material suitable for various performance settings, from stage to intimate gatherings

  • Requires memorization and practice, making it more suited for intermediate performers

Pros

  • Offers a fresh take on ESP cards, extending their use beyond traditional routines

  • Includes fooling routines adaptable to any performance setting

  • Provides a variety of material, including magic squares and card stacks, offering great value

  • The ESP section is highlighted as the best amalgamation of ESP effect and theory

Cons

  • Some sections may feel overloaded with content and variations

  • The organization of material could be more intuitive, especially in sections with multiple variations

  • Not suitable for beginners due to the required memorization and practice

What people are saying about Card Stacks

sebastiantoca9208 says...

The ESP section is I think the best kind of amalgamation of ESP effect and ESP theory that I've ever come across in all my readings and videos and discovery of mentalism and ESP cards. [...] It's a very good book specifically for the ESP symbols but I do have some grips with it in certain sections because I'm not a big fan of the magic square.

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