Discover 8 Captivating ESP Effects for Close-Up and Cabaret Performances

Paul A. Lelekis introduces a collection of 8 extraordinary ESP effects designed for close-up and cabaret performances. ESP consistently captivates audiences, and with these routines, you can deliver an entire show straight from your pockets!

1) Fantasy Jacks – One of Paul’s signature effects, this routine is both simple and stunning. The four Jacks are placed into an empty card case. After two selections are made and lost in the deck, the performer invites the spectator to choose any three Jacks. When the deck is spread, the three Jacks are seen “sandwiching” the two selections! To top it off, the lone unchosen Jack is revealed from the card box. Truly amazing!

2) Trio Predicto – In this effect, a prediction is made as the spectator selects 8-12 cards from a shuffled deck without any force. The spectator then divides these cards into three piles, and remarkably, the top three cards match the predictions!

3) Time After Time – A spectator writes down any time of day, down to the minute, and the performer accurately divines this thought. This routine packs a powerful punch!

4) Watch After Time – A spectator notes a time of day, while another spins a watch to an unknown time. The performer writes down a time on a separate pad, and astonishingly, all three times—the spectator’s, the performer’s, and the watch’s—match perfectly!

5) Triple Revelation – This impromptu effect is a showstopper! Inspired by a classic routine by Al Baker, this version requires no special deck and no forced selections, making it a true magician-fooler!

6) Telepathic Spectator – A favorite of Paul’s for over twenty years, this effect involves a husband and wife who each peek at different cards without any force. The magician divines the husband’s card, and then, in a twist, the husband reveals the wife’s freely chosen card. The brilliance of this effect leaves both spectators baffled!

7) Impromptu Book Test – This easy-to-perform book test is a real gem. Based on a Richard Himber effect, it allows you to create a miracle at any gathering with just a book in hand.

8) Double Prediction – A fun Nick Trost effect enhanced with Paul’s unique patter, this routine engages spectators as the magician makes two predictions. The spectator randomly inserts a card into the deck, and it astonishingly appears between the two predictions, all while maintaining complete control over the performance’s flow. The humorous patter adds an extra layer of entertainment!

1st edition 2013, 24 pages.Word count: 9421, equivalent to 37 standard pages of text.