AF ESP Deck

Trick and download by Alex McAleer
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As the name implies, yes, this is another [BLEEPING] ESP deck. But don't tune out yet. This one is made by Alexander Marsh to solve problems he found in every other ESP deck.

When Alexander Marsh couldn't find an ESP deck that offered everything he needed, he created his own. The result was a powerful tool for modern mentalists.

And now, for the first time, Alex and Vanishing Inc. have combined forces to take everything great about the original “AF ESP deck” and push it ever further.

Here’s everything new with the updated “AF ESP deck”:

New and improved plastic ESP Cards
The original version (and most ESP decks in general) are printed on paper stock that gets destroyed quickly. This new edition is made in a premium plastic stock that will last countless performances and stand up to the wear and tear of regular use.

New Carrying Envelope
In a further effort to differentiate ESP cards from playing cards, most mentalists will often just throw away the box of their ESP cards and carry them in a small bag like those used for Tarot cards. As such, the updated "AF ESP Deck" is now supplied with a classy gusset-style envelope for storage.

Full Tutorial
Each "AF ESP Deck" now comes with all-new instructions from Alex. He’s updated the original teaching, refined the handling, and added new routines.

Routines taught:

AM's Matchup: Alex’s signature 5-for-5 matching routine that’s pure genius. You will love performing this!

AM's Tableless Matchup: A standing ESP match routine where your participant makes all the decisions, and in the end, you show that you knew all along exactly what they would do. This routine is perfect for strolling and walking around.

Visa Cabaret Style: A hard-hitting Free Will routine where you predict the exact order in which the cards are selected and which pockets they’re placed in.

Jazz Gemini Twins: A powerful version of Gemini Twins using the AF ESP cards, where two random cards are selected as target cards, and the participant is able to blindly find their matches.

Watch a Full Performance of AM's Matchup:

And of course, everything that made the original “AF ESP deck” amazing is still here:

Marked ESP Cards
The back design is a simple 'vintage' retro style, more in keeping with the time period in which the original Zener Cards were designed. The backs are also marked with a simple. easy-to-read numbered mnemonic system (the triangle and wavy lines are marked differently, allowing you to use either or both in a full deck of six symbol cards). The back design also has a subtle one-way design.

A Bonus ESP Symbol
To Alex, the "wavy lines" have always seemed to be the odd ones out. He felt they didn't sit well visually with the other geometric shapes. Not to mention, calling them "wavy lines" just feels ridiculous. So, he's swapped it out for a triangle. (But, don't worry, if you like the "wavy lines", those are still included. You can use either, or both, as you need.)

Different Size
Alex felt it was important to dissociate his ESP cards from standard playing cards. So the "AF ESP Cards" are slightly longer and thinner than regular playing cards. They are trump card size (2.4in x 3.9in | 62mm x 100mm).

Various Gaff Cards
You receive a variety of gaff cards (see below for full details) that expand the possibilities of your ESP routines.

AF ESP Deck Includes:

5 x Circle
5 x Plus
5 x Triangle
5 x Square
5 x Star
5 x Wavy lines
1 x Double backer
1 x Double facer (Star)
1 x Double facer (Circle/Plus)
1 x 5 Symbol card (Circle, Plus, Triangle, Square, Star)
1 x 5 Symbol card (Circle, Plus, Wavy Lines, Square, Star)
1 x 5 Symbol psychological force card (Circle, Plus, Square, Star, Triangle)
1 x 5 Symbol psychological force card (Circle, Plus, Square, Star, Wavy Lines)
1 x Kraft/Manila 'String & Washer' envelope for storage
1 x Instruction card with URL to video instructions.

Get it today, exclusively at Vanishing Inc.

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Customer reviews for AF ESP Deck

Bill
I give this deck and tutorial the highest rating. Firstly, the deck looks beautiful and the reading system is the best and most straight forward I’ve seen. My eyesight isn’t what it was and yet I don’t foresee any problems reading this deck from a distance. (I don’t have the deck in hand yet, but from the tutorial you can clearly see the ease of reading these).Secondly, the tutorial and brilliant. I love the routines, all very clever, but I have to say the card matching routine is brilliant and foolproof. I never liked the adjustments necessary in this type of routine before, but Alex has completely eliminated all those weaknesses. This is a worker.
Robert
The deck is durable and nicely made. The markings are great as long as you don't have a dimly lit room, or poor eyesight. The matchup routine was hard to follow in his tutorial, at least for me, so I won't be using this deck. Because the cards are bigger than playing cards, they'll take up space, but the non table matchup routine can be done with just regular playing cards and will work great. That eliminates having to carry around these larger cards and can be used with a regular card routine in a strolling set. So, I won't be carrying around AF ESP Deck.
John
Fantastic Cards - great to have them in plastic. Good markings that will never be spotted by anyone apart from those who know. Excellent clear teaching and great routines. A great purchase.
Brian
This will be my go to ESP deck moving forward. Looks great AND you're provided with both wavy line cards AND triangle cards. Back design is nice and the marking system is incredibly easy to pick up. As a counter to another review I saw here...The cards are bigger than poker size. We're told that up front. No surprise there. They are by no means too big to carry around. As for the marking system. Yes, low light and bad vision may hinder your ability to see them quickly. I have bad eyes myself that's why I perform with my glasses on and make sure the light is good if I perform a trick that requires reading a marking system. Issue solved.
Mark
The markings are easy to read and the match up routine is the best I have seen. I would like a box so maybe an old Dr.Rhine box might be an option in the future. The envelope/bag thing looks frankly well....demented!
Craig
Very nice ESP deck easy to read and a one-way back design. The routines are great, workable, and easy to follow. I am split between this and the Eclipse deck for use. The Eclipse are not one-way back but the marks can be read across the room. I would hesitate to do that with this deck. Unless you plan on being across the room that is not a negative.
Craig
Adding to my previous review (yes, I forgot to include this!), these cards have a linen finish on the face. One issue I do have with the Eclipse deck, although a very nicely marked deck, is that the plastic cards are smooth both sides and sometimes do not shuffle well. The AF deck shuffles great due to the finish on the face. They are still plastic cards but handle like your standard card deck.
Mark
This ESP deck is excellent. The markings are discreet and easy to read from a medium distance. With the look and feel of these cards it is very apparent they will last quite a long time. The added triangle cards are a nice touch as well