Paranormal by Martin Peirce and Gary Sumpter

Created by: Martin Peirce, Gary Sumpter

Paranormal is a captivating close-up mentalism and card magic trick that delivers a powerful paranormal experience. Using a custom ESP deck featuring five distinct symbols (such as circles, crosses, and stars), the magician invites a participant to cut and mix the cards. Despite the apparent randomness, the magician reveals perfectly matching pairs, creating a stunning mind-reading effect that leaves spectators amazed. This trick is beginner-friendly, easy to learn with included full video instructions, and visually impressive, making it ideal for those new to magic or looking for a strong, self-contained routine. Note that it is also available as a combo with 'RandomEyes' under promotional deals, and while the custom deck enhances the visual appeal, it limits versatility compared to standard card tricks.

Key features

Uses a custom ESP deck with five symbols for a unique visual effect
Beginner-friendly with easy-to-follow video instructions included
Strong mentalism and card matching routine that wows audiences
Limited-time promotional pricing available as a combo with 'RandomEyes'
Not as versatile as tricks using standard playing cards due to the custom deck

Pros

Easy for beginners to learn and perform
Visually impressive and strong effect
Comes with clear video instructions
Promotional deals make it affordable

Cons

Custom deck limits versatility compared to standard card tricks
Limited availability at promotional prices

Effect

The Paranormal trick creates a strong mentalism or ESP effect for audiences. A participant freely cuts and mixes a custom deck of cards. The magician then reveals that multiple pairs of cards match perfectly. This produces a surprising and visual demonstration of paranormal ability.

Full details

Paranormal uses a custom ESP deck. This deck contains five different symbols. These symbols include circles, crosses, and stars. The trick is a collaboration between artists Martin Peirce and Gary Sumpter. It is sometimes also known as RandomEyes. The effect is sold as a combo pack containing both routines. The product includes full video instructions for learning the method.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is an excellent choice for beginners. Its design makes it easy to learn and perform. Magicians looking for a strong, self-contained mentalism effect will find it suitable. It is ideal for performers who want a visual and surprising routine that does not require advanced sleight of hand. Because it uses a custom deck, it is best for those who do not need a trick that works with a standard deck of playing cards.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Paranormal is beginner-friendly. The method is straightforward to learn. The provided video instructions offer clear guidance. No complex sleight of hand is required. This makes the trick accessible to magicians of all skill levels, especially those new to magic.

What magicians say

The hosts from AlakazamMagicUK have performed and discussed Paranormal. They describe it as a "smart card matching routine that wows the audience." They note that the effect is "strong and visually impressive." One summary states the trick is "easy to learn" and delivers a "stunning paranormal effect." The custom deck is highlighted for adding to the visual appeal, though it is noted this makes the trick less versatile than those using standard cards. Overall, it is presented as a "great choice for newcomers looking for a strong, easy-to-perform effect."

What people are saying about Paranormal

AlakazamMagicUK says...

The trick is beginner-friendly, easy to learn, and comes with clear video instructions. While the custom deck adds to the visual appeal, it also means the trick isn't as versatile as those using standard cards.

Craig Petty says...

Martin Pierce joins in, wowing the audience with 'Paranormal' (a mind-bending coin vanish and reappearance) and a clever wallet routine that proves simplicity can be powerful.

Martin Pierce says...

After the participant cuts and mixes the cards, the magician reveals matching pairs, delivering a stunning paranormal effect.