The Telesthesia Code

This captivating two-person telepathy act, The Telesthesia Code, is both straightforward and imperceptible. You and your partner can master this technique in under five minutes, requiring no spoken words or body signals. Remarkably, you won’t even need to face each other or make eye contact, yet you’ll be able to transmit thoughts seamlessly.

Perfect for close-up performances, this method can also be adapted for parlor settings with effective audience management.

From the audience’s perspective, the effect unfolds as follows: you sit at a table surrounded by spectators eager to witness your close-up magic. After showcasing a few tricks, you lean back and announce an intriguing experiment in telesthesia. You explain that this is a form of telepathy that you and your talented assistant have been practicing, although you admit there’s still room for improvement in accuracy.

One audience member freely selects a playing card from a deck, while another simply thinks of a card. During this process, you turn away to maintain the illusion. Subsequently, your assistant, who has been out of sight, is brought in by a random audience member. Entering from behind you, the assistant stands facing the audience, ensuring no communication occurs between you two.

In this setup, the assistant, seemingly tapping into the thoughts transmitted from you, successfully reveals the chosen cards of both participants.

The Telesthesia Code offers versatility for various performances. An alternative routine featuring star signs and the four elements is included, and you’ll likely devise your own creative applications. Several bonus ideas are also provided.