Good morning! Sadly, I can’t be at Chris Congreave’s Magic Convention this weekend, it’s a brilliant event, so book early for next year.
New ESP Test Cards by Dave Forrest (£32.99)
A creative take on ESP decks: instead of one symbol, each card shows symbols, numbers, a word, colours, and a QR code (linking to a historical figure). The cards are brightly designed, marked cleverly with just one indicator per back, and allow multiple revelations in one routine. The tutorial is thorough, though light on performance tips. Great for mentalism with more variety than a standard ESP deck.
https://monstermagic.co.uk/products/new-esp-test-cards-by-david-forrest
Incredible by Christian Grace (£29.99)
Christian’s reimagining of the Invisible Deck. You insert a few gimmicks into a normal deck—no need to carry a special one. The effect looks fairer, with a face-down card visible before the selection is named, and you end completely clean. The method isn’t 100% free choice but feels natural thanks to Christian’s psychology and teaching. Strong, versatile, and more practical than the classic, though pricier.
https://monstermagic.co.uk/products/incredible-by-christian-grace-and-ellusionist
Outstanding by Mark Mason (£25.99)
Built on Mark’s classic “Switcheroo,” this gimmick enables clean switches within a deck. The main routine is that the four kings transpose and transform into aces. A second routine builds on “Club Sandwich" which is a great trick even without the Outstanding. The gimmick is slim, well-made, versatile, and durable, adding powerful finales to existing tricks. A clever utility with strong built-in routines.
https://monstermagic.co.uk/products/outstanding-red-by-mark-mason
Free Will by Manoj Kaushal(£25.99)
A signed card is lost in the deck, and at the point the spectator says “stop,” it appears. The gimmick works well and is well-made, but requires some arts-and-crafts setup. The routine itself feels a bit flat and one-phase, though the method could shine better as a force or adapted into other presentations.
https://monstermagic.co.uk/products/freewill-red-by-manoj-kaushal
That’s all for this week! Have a great weekend, get outside, enjoy the sun, and share some magic.