> Remote (Gimmicks and Online Instructions) ESP Research Centre by Francis Girola

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This one is not a self-worker. It is, primarily, a marked deck of ESP cards. But with the added layer of being able to know the color and location on the card - not just the shape. So in that regard, it is a unique, dynamic and very deceptive deck of ESP cards. It can add a level of depth to your use of ESP cards and can even be used to give a 'reading' of sorts. The cards are a good size and of good quality. I'd like to buy a spare deck at a lower price. Hopefully that will eventually be offered.
Now...regarding the routines: While there isn't a lot of memory involved in being able to tell which symbols, colors and locations are on each card, (via the markings), there IS a great deal of memory involved in performing ANY of the routines shown in the video trailer(s). There will also need to be a lot of deck setup, deck control and spectator control applied. And given that there is a routine where you aren't looking at the deck, (ever), and you let the spectator shuffle; you really have to make certain they follow instructions and don't go off the rails - either on purpose or just out of dumb luck.
I think the routines described aren't as strong as the advertisements would have you believe; and there is a heck of a lot of setup, memory and risk involved.
This gets three stars because the cards are unique and well-made. But gets two stars taken off because I think they misrepresented the complexity in performing it as advertised, and because the cost to product ratio isn't a good value.
My advice: If you get this, have your own routines/uses in place to avoid feeling disappointed at having paid so much for an ESP deck; as unique as it may be.

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