I picked up this deck via the recommendation of Luke Jermay in "Jermay's Mind." While I have
experience with regular marked decks, this is my first ESP marked deck. I'm very happy with it and
see so many possible routines.
The key to the marking system is that it takes one stroke to
make a circle, two strokes to make a plus, etc. Mentalists will be well-attuned to this notion
already. And yet, even knowing this, one is hard-pressed to see the markings on this deck unless it
is pointed out. Very impressive. I'm so tempted to explain the "key" to a layperson and ask if they
can figure out the markings.
Cards are made with top-quality stock, just what you would
hope for in any regular deck.
One aspect of detail that isn't readily apparent: the backs
feature an eye design around which is written: "Developed and Tested in Parapsychology Laboratory."
A nice detail! Depending on your presentation and your audience, you could easily say, "These ESP
cards aren't really available to the general public. I picked these up when I was testing" or "being
tested..." etc etc etc.
One last thing: the cost? What a fantastic value! It's a
no-brainer. You will find yourself (as I am) seeking out new routines you can use with a marked ESP
deck.