Hastings, Arthur, et al: ESP
Handbook and Workshop Kit ©1960 Magic, Inc., Chicago, IL Softover, saddle-stitched, 5.5x8.5", 32 pages ©1963 reprinted |
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Comments: With contributions from Bert Allerton, Tony
Corinda, U.F. Grant, Arthur Hastings, Edward Marlo, and Joseph
White. Originally came with a special ESP deck that included
double facers and a few other special cards.
Contents (from book, updated June 2022):
2 The Study of ESP (Arthur Hastings): article on different kinds
of ESP, real tests, recommended references
6 Little Miracles (U.F. Grant)
6 - Do As I Do: spectator's packet of ESP cards doesn't match the
performer
6 - ESP Card Transpo: two symbol cards transpose
7 - ESP Card Transpo in Glass: with a sucker ending
7 The Two Card Trick (Bert Allerton): two card transposition in
the Spectator's hand
9 The Third Coice (Corinda): spectator choosed the Star card from
5 in envelopes
11 That's the One (Joseph M. White): spectator selects envelope
that matches prediction
12 Signed, Sealed and Delivered (Josph M. White): a double ESP
Card prediction
15 Edward Marlo and ESP
15 Foreword (Ed Marlo)
15 Blank Card Prediction: prediction written on a blank card
matches selected ESP card, two methods
17 - Variation On the Above In Case a Blank Card is Not Available:
two methods
18 - Methods Three and Four
19 - Variation In Case a Repeat Is To Be Done
20 - Variation of Handling Line Up Move: plus method of unloading
to clean up
21 Mental Reselection: spectator points to face down card that
matches thought of design, two methods
22 Under Cover Mentalism: One ESP card removed from under
handkerchief matches thought of design, two methods
25 Behind, Under or Above: mentalist repeately finds thought of
card, two methods
27 Card Man's Mentalism: using a regular deck of cards
28 One Out of Five (Arthur Hastings): simple demonstration of ESP
29 ESP Trio (Arthur Hastings): routine of three effects to
logically follow each other