These are my improved versions of little known (but still classic) effects. Everything I am about to describe can be done with a normal, and many times borrowed deck.

Emote- A spectator shuffles the deck and then thinks of any card (no restrictions). If necessary, they may go through the deck and stare at it to lock in the image. The deck is shuffled again and then set aside (or even put in its box). Whatever card they are thinking of, you now tell them, and you are always 100% correct. REMEMBER: You can do this without ever looking through the deck!

Visionary- From across (or outside of) the room, the spectator takes the entire deck and removes any two cards, sight unseen by anyone including him. He places one into each of his two back pockets. He puts the remainder of the deck into the box and sets it aside. While you are completely blindfolded (or have someone cover your eyes) and without anyone telling you which pocket, the spectator removes either card and learns it’s identity, then replaces it in his pocket. Simply by touching his hand you are able to tell him the card’s identity. While still blindfolded, this can be repeated with the other pocketed selection, if desired.

Distant Thoughts- Over the phone, you are able to have a person think of a card in their deck. They then shuffle and cut the cards. They call out the names of the cards as they are being dealt. When they finish you can instantly name their card. Keep in mind the only thing the spectator ever says is the name of the cards as they are being dealt after they have been shuffled.

No Gimmicks. No sleights (unless you want some). No mathematical crap.

These are three of the best mind reading demonstrations I can give with a regular deck. Any one of these could make your reputation.

Should time permit, I will give examples of other ideas you can use in your card magic to give it a “mental” flavor and try to answer any remaining questions related to mind reading with cards.

Full instructional DVD included.