“I.S.P. is the latest, excellent release from Kaleb Wade, a name I pay attention to whenever he releases his work to the community. It stands for “Impromptu Sensory Perception”, and is an incredible, multi-phased routine for when someone asks you, “hey, can you show us something?”. It’s impromptu, but it doesn’t have to be; you can make this up ahead of time with business cards that  are blank on one side, or both (I prefer both). For paid gigs, I would have them ready, as would Kaleb. But other than that, you have an anytime-anywhere, full-fledged routined miracle that will blow minds, I promise.

I’m sure I can safely say that all the legends in our field that have passed in recent years would approve. But the biggest compliment I can give it is that I’ll use it alongside 2-3 of my other favorite routines from names like Michael Murray and Drew Backenstoss. If you know me, you know I love and live for routines like this, so once again I’m going to sound cliche, but it’s true, this is another winner. Without question. 10/10, get it now if you already like what you hear.

That’s the verdict, here’s the nitty-gritty.

This is a piece that will entertain, it’s not quick or flashy, nor is it meant to be. Each phase builds upon the other until the devastating climax where you know exactly which of the ten symbols your spectator is merely thinking of under impossible conditions. The principles are not new, but that’s good. They’re time-tested devastatingly simple and effective, allowing you to concentrate on your presentation. And they’re hidden in a simple way, allowing you to be fair, open, and be able to concentrate on your spectators.

Further, the variations aren’t just thrown in as bonuses, they’re each useful in their own right. From specific, alternate variations to the number of spectators you have (including an incredible version 1-1 using his work with the P.A.T.E.O. principle, also worth the price of admission and how I’ll be using it from now on), the project includes nothing but solid, working material.

Finally, MIST and MIST-IFY are two effects using the same cards (remember, these can all be borrowed on the spot), predicting the outcome of a series of truly (unforced) choices in an astonishing way. Dang, another effect I’ll be using and adding in (with my own touches, of course). 

This book centers on Kaleb’s approach to impromptu mindreading with impossibly fair conditions that allow you to entertain for 3-10 minutes, depending on how you want to play it. In some cases where I’ve seen someone say something similar, I usually think, “yeah, but 10+ minutes means you’re sacrificing entertainment for process or simply the sake of stretching it out”, but not here.

8 cards, a marker, and you’re good to go. Your art skills can stink like mine, and ironically, that could help (*ahem* his brilliant use of this idea in “I.S.S.P.”, so good!). But you’re getting another winner from Kaleb. I’m feeling sheepish saying that again, but I’m just being honest. Not to jinx him, but everyone’s bound to have a stinker sometime, so perhaps I’ll be more careful on each of his next ones, but the bottom line so far? His work is once again, a must-have. Thanks for bringing I.S.P. out, Kaleb.”