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E.S.P. by Vernet Magic

Created by: Vernet Magic

E.S.P. is a close-up or parlor mentalism trick where the magician reveals a spectator's freely chosen Zener symbol (e.g., circle, cross, waves, star, or square) in an impossible way, creating a direct and clean effect. The method is clever and well-concealed, allowing performers to focus on presentation and audience interaction without complex sleight of hand. It's ideal for street magicians, table-hoppers, and those seeking a practical, high-impact mentalism routine that can be performed with minimal setup.

Key features

  • Reveals a spectator's freely chosen Zener symbol

  • Designed for close-up or parlor conditions

  • Clean handling with no complex sleight of hand required

  • Practical and versatile for various performance settings

  • Strong visual impact and direct effect

Pros

  • Highly practical for working magicians

  • Strong visual impact

  • Well-concealed method

  • Allows focus on presentation and audience management

Cons

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Effect

The E.S.P. trick creates a direct mentalism experience. A spectator freely chooses one of five Zener symbols. The magician then reveals the chosen symbol in an impossible way. The effect is clean and has a strong visual impact on the audience.

Full details

E.S.P. is a mentalism effect for close-up or parlor conditions. It involves a spectator making a free choice from the classic Zener symbol set. The method is clever and well-concealed. This allows the performer to focus on presentation. The handling is designed to be direct and clean. The effect is self-contained and does not require complex sleight of hand.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is recommended for street magicians and table-hoppers. It is also suitable for close-up or parlor performers. Magicians looking for a direct mentalism piece will find it valuable. It is a good choice for those who want a strong visual effect with minimal setup.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The method does not rely on complex sleight of hand. The cleverly concealed method means performers can focus on audience management. The handling is clean and practical. It is accessible for magicians with different skill levels. The trick is designed for easy integration into a routine.

What magicians say

Magic Orthodoxy received a complimentary copy for review. He states the E.S.P. effect is impressive for its clean handling. He notes, "the method is clever and well-concealed, allowing the performer to focus on presentation." He was impressed with the direct nature of the effect. He recommends it for its practicality and strong visual impact.

What people are saying about E.S.P.

magicorthodoxy says...

The E.S.P. effect is presented as a mentalism piece designed for close-up or parlor conditions. The reviewer was impressed with its clean handling and the direct nature of the effect, where a spectator's freely chosen Zener symbol is seemingly predicted or revealed in an impossible way.

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