ESP (EMOTIONAL SENSITIVITY PROJECT) by Michael Breggar. (Instant Download)

Reinventing ESP Card Mentalism

For decades, ESP card effects have been a staple in mentalism, but the familiar Zener symbols—the circle, cross, wavy lines, square, and star—have, for many, lost their mystical allure. While iconic, their abstract nature can lead to a disconnect with modern audiences, making it challenging to weave compelling narratives. Spectators often struggle to ascribe deep meaning or personal relevance to these generic shapes, leaving performances feeling less impactful than they could be.

Introducing The Emotional Sensitivity Perception Deck (ESP-D)

Michael Breggar's groundbreaking Emotional Sensitivity Project redefines ESP card mentalism. The core innovation is the Emotional Sensitivity Perception Deck (ESP-D), a meticulously designed system that replaces the un-relatable Zener symbols with something universally understood and deeply personal: emotions. This isn't just a deck of cards; it's a revolutionary tool engineered to amplify audience engagement and emotional resonance.

A Deck Infused with Meaning

The ESP-D comprises 25 emotion "word" cards—JOY, FEAR, ANGER, MELLOW, SADNESS—each representing one of five fundamental human feelings. What truly sets this deck apart are their 25 corresponding "image-based" mates. These aren't arbitrary pictures; they are the authentic icons used in psychological shorthand documentation, giving each symbol genuine gravitas and instant recognition. This intelligent design ensures that every effect you perform carries inherent meaning, transforming a simple guess into a profound psychological revelation. Additionally, the deck includes a crucial double-backed card and a blank-faced card, expanding your repertoire of potential effects exponentially.

Mastering Emotional Mentalism

The ESP-D is more than just a deck; it's a comprehensive system designed to elevate your craft. You'll receive an extensive 80-minute video tutorial packed with detailed insights, subtle nuances, and four powerful routines developed by Michael Breggar himself. But the learning doesn't stop there. A downloadable PDF provides you with an additional 10 blockbuster effects, including contributions from mentalism legends like Bob Farmer and Michel Potts. This complete package empowers you to integrate the ESP-D seamlessly into your existing routines or create entirely new, emotionally charged performances that will leave your audiences captivated and genuinely moved. Prepare to elevate your mentalism game and connect with your audience on an unprecedented emotional level!

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THE EMOTIONAL SENSITIVITY PROJECT (featuring the Emotional Sensitivity Perception Deck: ESP-D) created by Michael Breggar

ESP card mentalism and magic effects have been around as long as... well, as long as there have been ESP cards! A traditional deck of ESP cards consists of 25 cards, five sets of five symbols each. By now, these symbols are familiar to most people.

However, familiar these symbols are, when they are used for modern mental (or magic) effects, a degree of boredom is suddenly introduced. These symbols are no longer "strange," they are familiar. They are un-ordinary.

Worse, they are un-relatable. Audiences do ascribe meaning to "normal" playing cards. There are 52 of 'em after all! They are used for games, magic, and even fortune-telling. There are stories to be told with them and their diversity allows for an infinite number of patter themes. Can the same be said for the circle, cross, wavy lines, square, and star?

To make a relatable system of ESP cards, I thought through what elements could be grouped into 5 sets of 5 and have meaning that could actually drive and effect and not be merely a prop in the background.

Ah... emotions! That's it!

I created the EMOTIONAL SENSITIVITY PERCEPTION DECK - the "ESP-D", for short. This deck, like a "traditional" Zener-style ESP deck, has 5 sets of 5 emotions: JOY - FEAR - ANGER - MELLOW - SADNESS. These 25 emotion "word" cards have IMAGE-BASED mates, making up another 25 cards.

These images are the "real" icons used in psychological shorthand documentation. PLUS... there is a DOUBLE-BACKED card and a BLANK-FACED card to enable many different effects.

The ESP-D will take your ESP card routines to a totally different level! You will up your mentalism game 1000%!

The ESP-D can be used for any ESP card effect in your repertoire. You will also get a 80-minute video tutorial featuring details, nuances, and four great routines. AND you will receive a downloadable PDF with 10 additional effects (including blockbusters by Bob Farmer and Michel Potts).

This is such a great package it's enough to make you emotional!