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Emotional Touch by Alex In and Henry Harrius

Created by: Alex In, Henry Harrius

Emotional Touch is a modern twist on classic ESP card magic, using emoji imagery instead of traditional symbols (circle, square, cross, star) to make the trick more relatable and engaging for contemporary audiences. The deck consists of two identical sets of 26 cards, each with different colored backs (purple and yellow), allowing for versatile routines like oil and water effects, marked card tricks, and cyclical stack memory-based performances. The cards are cleverly marked for identity and stack order, making them undetectable to spectators. The trick is ideal for close-up or parlour magic, appealing to both beginners and experienced magicians. The $40 purchase includes a 1-hour 23-minute tutorial featuring five routines: 'First Love,' 'Emotional Touch,' 'Positive Negative,' 'Empathy,' and 'Card Game.' The deck is well-made, durable, and designed to feel like a casual card game, enhancing its deceptive potential.

Key features

  • Emoji-based ESP deck for modern appeal

  • Dual-backed decks (purple and yellow) for versatile routines

  • Marked for card identity and stack order

  • Includes a 1-hour 23-minute tutorial with five routines

  • High-quality, durable cards with disguised markings

  • Compatible with memory systems and existing ESP tricks

Pros

  • Highly versatile for multiple effects

  • Relatable emoji design appeals to younger audiences

  • Well-made and durable cards

  • Cleverly disguised markings

  • Comprehensive tutorial included

Cons

  • May require familiarity with ESP routines for full potential

  • Limited to emoji-themed performances

Effect

Emotional Touch is a mentalism effect using a specially designed ESP deck. The performer asks three spectators to each select a card from the deck. Without any apparent clues, the magician reveals each spectator's chosen card with precision. The routine concludes with a surprising and humorous fast food revelation tied to the third spectator's selection. The use of emojis makes the effect relatable and engaging for modern audiences.

Full details

The Emotional Touch routine is part of the ESP OG deck system created by Alex In. The deck replaces traditional ESP symbols with emojis, making it more accessible to contemporary audiences. The cards are marked for both identity and stack order, allowing the performer to know which card a spectator has chosen. The deck includes two sets of 26 cards with different colored backs (purple and yellow), enabling various ESP and card magic routines. The effect comes with a detailed 1 hour and 23 minute tutorial that covers multiple routines, including Emotional Touch.

Who should consider the trick

Emotional Touch is ideal for performers who want to incorporate mentalism into their act with a modern twist. The emoji theme makes it particularly suitable for younger audiences or casual settings. Magicians who enjoy ESP effects but want something more relatable than traditional symbols will find this appealing. The routine works well for both close-up and parlor performances.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Emotional Touch routine is designed to be approachable for magicians of various skill levels. David from Magic Orthodoxy notes that "all the tricks that they're teaching you in this are pretty easy." The markings are cleverly disguised but straightforward to read once learned. The tutorial provides clear instructions, making it suitable for beginners while still offering enough depth for experienced performers to create their own variations.

What magicians say

David from Magic Orthodoxy praises the ESP OG system, stating "I love all the versatility this has to offer." He specifically mentions Emotional Touch as one of the five routines taught in the comprehensive tutorial. Regarding the deck's practicality, he notes "they're beautifully well-made...they handle great they're quality cards they're going to last you a long time." About the markings, he confirms "I don't think your spectator will ever find the marks...they're not marked like you'd expect." The emoji design receives particular praise for making the effects more relatable: "emojis are part of our Lives...what Alex in has done is he's disguised the set of ESP cards as an emoji game."

What people are saying about Emotional Touch

magicorthodoxy says...

The deck is creative, looks realistic, and I don't think you'll have too much difficulty explaining what this is or where it came from. [...] The markings are cleverly disguised, making them virtually undetectable to spectators.

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