Product description : ESP symbols are something which is known and used by many mentalists out there, whether it’s for a prediction, a mind reading routine, or something else. Here, you will be able to have a spectator think of a ESP symbol and when you put your index and thumb into a flame, you will have blisters on your fingers, representing the symbol they choose ! This has been done with cards but it’s the first time I see it done with ESP symbol, let’s find out if it’s good or not.
Price and where to buy it : The deck is sold at 25€ (around $27) and you can find it on the website : http://www.ultimatefireproducts.com
What you get : You don’t have a lot of packaging in this, a little envelope with a lighter with a sticker on it, the sticker represents the 5 ESP symbols. You get 2 more stickers so you can put them wherever you want. You also get a link for a very quick explanation video, it’s in French but you don’t need to speak French to understand it, the gimmick is pretty self explanatory. Then, you receive the gimmick which is made out of solid plastic and should last a long time, it’s very small so you can put it in your pocket or on your keyring, which is a very nice feature. Overall, the quality is good, they could have put extra effort in the video but apart from that, I’m not disappointed.
Teaser : There is not a real trailer for this.
The pros and the cons : Here is the core of my review, let's begin with the cons, as I will usually be doing, I prefer to keep the good things for the end.
THE CONS :
[if !supportLists]– [endif]The lighter provided is not the best quality but it’s not really needed for the effect.
[if !supportLists]– [endif]You may feel the trick to be a little bit expensive compare to the material provided but it’s really well made.
THE PROS :
[if !supportLists]– [endif]I do like the quality of the gimmick, I’ve been using it for a month and there is no sign of wear or tear on it. It looks sturdy and durable.
[if !supportLists]– [endif]The gimmick is very small, it fits in your fingers when you do a finger palm. You can put it on your keyring if you need, so you will always have it with you.
[if !supportLists]– [endif]It’s something very visual, it doesn’t use anything else than fire, which can be from a borrowed lighter if you need. So apart from the gimmick, you don’t have to carry anything else.
[if !supportLists]– [endif]Magic with fire is one of the most attractive one I think, people do like it a lot and if you use Flash Paper, the visual of it will be amazing.
[if !supportLists]– [endif] It’ something which involves your body, people will really think that you burnt your fingers just for the trick which is weird and surprising for them.
[if !supportLists]– [endif]Of course, you won’t get burnt during the trick, it’s just an illusion !
[if !supportLists]– [endif]The reset is instant, the blisters will stay a few minutes on your fingers.
[if !supportLists]– [endif]There is no gimmick in play during the routine, you have to put your hands away (in your pocket for example) but when the work is done, you’re clean.
Overall rating : I loved Branded but I don’t have cards on me at all time so this is a great alternative, it’s small enough to be carried daily, 4/4 hearts.
As for the difficulty level, it’s almost self-working, just pressing your fingers, I would say 1/5 stars.
Similar products : Branded by Tim Trono is another option for this kind of trick, but done with cards.