Every mentalist worth their salt needs a decent set of ESP cards. And let me tell you, Eclipse is one of the best decks to ever grace the world of magic.
Eclipse is a cleverly marked deck of 25 ESP cards (+ some cheeky gaffs), which means you can easily tell what card your spectator is holding by having a sneaky peek at the markings on the back. But these aren’t your average marks — oh no.
What’s the point of marked cards if you can’t actually see the markings? (I mean, that’s just awkward, isn’t it?) The usual suspects have you leaning in suspiciously, squinting at a card like you’re trying to read the fine print on a contract. Eclipse flips that script; the marks are so bold that you could spot a card from across the room!
Bold? Absolutely. Obvious? Not a chance! The markings are clear to you but remain completely invisible to the poor souls you’re performing for. They can handle the cards all they like, and even under close scrutiny, they’ll struggle to uncover your secret.
Your audience will be utterly convinced you’ve got psychic powers!
This little gem is the brainchild of Dee Christopher, the star of BBC Three’s award-winning Killer Magic. After wading through countless shoddy ESP decks at gigs, Dee crafted Eclipse to last a lifetime. These cards are printed on plastic stock, so they won’t fall apart or get grubby — just give them a wipe and you’re good to go. Forget about ordering new packs every time you get a gig!
Now, if we just tossed in written instructions, it would still be a decent deal. But we’ve gone one better (six better, to be precise).
When you grab an Eclipse ESP deck, you’ll get exclusive access to an in-depth online video masterclass with Dee himself. This video not only reveals how to decode the markings but also teaches you SIX powerful effects that will have your audience scratching their heads.
You can perform these effects individually or string them together for a full 25-minute mentalism act — perfect for both intimate settings and larger parlor performances. Some effects use the secret marks, while others don’t, giving you plenty of ways to cover your tracks and keep the audience guessing.
The effects include:
ESP Opener A spectator freely names any ESP symbol, and you casually reveal that you knew exactly what they’d pick all along.
Sensor This three-phase routine lets you "see" with your fingertips. Each phase ramps up the impossibility, and with multiple methods in play, it’s impenetrable. Everything is completely examinable at the end, so good luck trying to figure it out!
Gambit ESP Your spectator mixes five face-down ESP cards on the table. They drop an unread prediction on top of ANY card, and lo and behold, it matches the chosen symbol!
Serial Reveal You predict the unique serial number on a spectator’s borrowed banknote! This adds a lovely bit of variety to your act and gives you a perfect excuse to use those leftover props (think envelopes and pens) from earlier tricks.
Distance The spectator shuffles the entire deck of ESP cards and spreads them across the table. At a great distance, you reveal each card they select. This effect is unique to Eclipse — you won’t find it in any other ESP deck!
ESP cards have been synonymous with mentalism since the 1930s, used to test for psychic phenomena. Those five simple shapes have snuck their way into popular culture, and now it’s your turn to work that magic.
Join the throngs of magicians and mentalists who’ve ditched the old-school options for Eclipse ESP cards.
