You only get ten ESP cards and a few extra ‘specialty’ cards in this “deck”, (such as a double
backer, (which is clearly not marked, and can come in handy); a couple of double facers; a card with
what looks to be a giant “D” on it; and a card with all the symbols shown in order, in a single line
on the front of it). The cards are white plastic and will last a lifetime. No uneven wear, no water
damage worries, easily washable. The markings are simple and easy to read, while still being
deceptive enough to go unnoticed by spectators handling them during your performance. If you have a
routine that uses 5 or 10 marked ESP cards, you can replace those cards with these, (as I have
done). One more positive feature: The packaging does not give away any relation to magic or
markings. It’s a single piece of card stock that folds into a box with a tab/tuck closure. It
indicates that they are Zener ESP testing cards and that they are Rhine Research Center Approved. It
looks official and legit. …If only the ‘box’ were also made of plastic, (this card stock will wear
out fast). If this box maintained the graphics on it and was instead made of plastic, these would
be the perfect set of ESP cards. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase.
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I tried spotting the marks before seeing the tutorial and couldn't. Love this!
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I've had one set for nearly half a year and I found out the hard way that the markings can be wiped
off. They get dirty fast so I cleaned them once and regretted it right away. I still have another 5
card-set but that means I cannot use routines with two sets anymore. :(
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The Best: Best quality and Best ESP effect.
I'm not a card magician. The Zener ESP pack are NOT
A CARD TRICK.
it is a great EDC.
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Over-all, I'm a little disappointed and wish I had waited and bought ECLIPSE from Dee Christopher
instead.
Here are the PROS and I see it with the Naked ESP cards:
1. Plastic
cards (not plastic coated) are great and will last a long time.
2. Marking system is easy
to learn
3. Markings are easy to read if you are close up
CONS:
1. The
markings are NOT so easy to see if you are not close up
2. I really don't care for the
symbols being the color grey. They are a lighter grey, which I didn't realize when I made my
purchase. I thought the symbols were black.
3. It was a bit frustrating getting the PDF
instructions. It took several attempts. Make sure you enter the URL exactly as typed on the card
or it may take you to a different website than intended and ask you to register your name, email
address and cell phone number. If that happens, you are on the wrong website...
4.
Couldn't the cards come in an actual box? I'm not sure what to call the holder the cards come in,
but it's more of a cardstock envelope than a box. To keep the cards in, you insert a tab into a
slot, which is not going to hold up too long.
Good cards that will last a lifetime,
Only given 3 stars as the link for the pdf doesn't work.
I've got the other Naked ESP deck that's printed on card stock and it's amazing. I had to order
these so I can have something I can use in a bar or the like. I actually thought I was ordering
these when I ordered that deck but both have their own places.