Circa 1980's and STILL a showstopper!From the collection of a retired professional magician and magic collector.
This is Tannen's really well-made and attractive version of the classic Match Board mentalism effect.With a variation on the classic, Tony Spina devised this version using FOUR different ESP symbol cards.
The ESP Match Board uses a board divided into two columns, with elastic bands positioned to hold ESP cards. You also will use a set of eight ESP symbol cards- a circle, cross, square and star in your pile, and an identical pile for the spectator.Before beginning your routine, you have already placed your four ESP cards into the holders on the left column, with the card backs facing your audience so they cannot see which ESP symbol was placed in which position.
A spectator then selects a card from a second identical set of ESP cards. He FREELY CHOOSES in which row to place the selected card- which row he thinks holds the card which matches his card. The spectator does this for each of the four ESP cards, with the result being a board filled with two rows of ESP cards, backs showing to the audience.
With as much buildup and fanfare as you'd like, you turn the board to reveal- the spectator was 100% correct- each ESP card is in the same row as its matching ESP card!
Really startling effect gets a shocked and amazed reaction from your audience every time! It's your choice to perform it as a lighthearted magic routine, or as a serious "experiment" in psychic ability. Either way, it's a showstopper!
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CONDITION: Good to Very goodThe prop has been gently used.There is glue residue on the red numbers (see photo). The board measures about 12" x 5.75" and is made of heavy Perspex.