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Soft ESP Control by Jack Tighe

Created by: Jack Tighe

Soft ESP Control is a card magic technique designed for close-up performances. A spectator peaks at a card, which is then clearly lost in the deck. The magician performs a relaxed overhand shuffle, secretly moving the spectator's card to the bottom of the deck. This method serves as an elegant alternative to traditional passes, making it ideal for magicians looking for subtle and deceptive card controls. The trick requires intermediate card handling skills, particularly familiarity with breaks and shuffling techniques.

Key features

  • Subtle and deceptive card control method

  • Requires intermediate card handling skills

  • Ideal for close-up performances

  • Elegant alternative to traditional passes

Pros

  • Provides a practical solution for card control

  • Subtle and deceptive

  • Suitable for intermediate magicians

  • Comes with performance and explanation videos

Cons

  • Not self-working; requires practice

  • May not be suitable for beginners

Effect

The Soft ESP Control is a card control technique that allows a magician to secretly move a spectator's selected card to the bottom of the deck after a relaxed overhand shuffle. To the audience, it appears as though the chosen card is fairly lost in the deck, only for the magician to reveal it in a surprising location later in the routine.

Full Details

The Soft ESP Control is part of the Jack Tighe Bundle #1 from Big Blind Media. It is a 5-minute video that teaches a method for controlling a peeked card to the bottom of the deck. Unlike more complex passes, this technique relies on a natural-looking overhand shuffle, making it deceptive and easy to execute with practice.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This technique is best suited for magicians with some experience in card handling. It is not self-working and requires familiarity with breaks and card control. Intermediate-level performers who want a reliable alternative to the pass or dribble pass will find this method useful.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The Soft ESP Control is described as "pretty easy" by reviewer David from Magic Orthodoxy, but it does require practice. It is not for complete beginners, as it involves maintaining and managing breaks during shuffles. However, for those comfortable with basic card controls, it should be manageable with some rehearsal.

What Magicians Say

David from Magic Orthodoxy highlights the Soft ESP Control as "a nice easy solution for the pass," praising its deceptive nature. He notes that while the technique is not self-working, it is a practical addition to a magician's toolkit, especially for those looking to refine their card control methods.

The Soft ESP Control is one of several techniques in the Jack Tighe Bundle #1, which also includes other card magic routines and sleights. If you are looking for a subtle and effective way to control a card without drawing suspicion, this method is worth considering.

What people are saying about Soft ESP Control

magicorthodoxy says...

Soft ESP Control is a nice easy solution for the pass. [...] This is a useful method for controlling a spectator's selected card, moving it to the bottom of the deck after a relaxed overhand shuffle.

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