Billet

1,026 entries in Billet
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L'Ecriture Cachée Dans une Tabatiere, d'où on la Tire, Sans la Toucher, Pour la Faire Trouver Dans une Bougie signed piece of paper is burnt and appears in selected candle, switch with a box, with assistant notes from 1788 mention method for paper to orange and signature duplication
 		1784
La Magie Blanche Dévoilée
24
The Changing Ladle on a stick, to change flat objects, as card burning, paper switch or Q&A device
Related to 1876
Modern Magic
358
Billet Index
1889
Tricks with Cards
232
Reading Blindfold one-ahead bluff, blindfolded assistant divines names on cards
 		1890
More Magic
250
Dr. Lynn Dr. Lynn's Second Sight Act dead names written on papers, performer divines some, then a last one from freely chosen billet appears on arm of performer
 		1890
More Magic
252
Dr. Lynn The Thinkophone name on paper is divined, using changing ladle
Related to 1890
More Magic
255
Der Hellseher question written on billet, answered by performer, impression device with white soap and metal plate
Related to Sep. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 9)
140
Der Hellseher second part of explanation
Related to Oct. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 10)
155
Das Gedankenlesen pseudo muscle-reading used to divine a word written on a piece of paper, impression onto metal tray with soap covered paper
 		Oct. 1895
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 2)
28
Kunststück à la Cumberland three cards removed by spectators and placed in handkerchief, predicted on three billets in goblet, they travel back into deck, billet index
 		1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
61
The Brass Card Box prop
 		1897
New Era Card Tricks
141
Magische X-Strahlen performer is able to read content of envelope, x-ray patter, alcohol
 		Mar. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 2 No. 7)
106
Samuel "St. Roman" Thiersfeld Uhr und Photographie No. 20, spectators write famous poets on billets, one chosen, a photograph of the person appears underneath glass of borrowed watch
 		1899
Jedermann Zauberkünstler!
63
Servante Billet Switch packet of billet switched behind table
 		1899
Jedermann Zauberkünstler!
64
Carl Willmann Die Changiertafel slate that can be used as a tray to switch billets, coins, card pieces
 		Oct. 1901
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 7 No. 10)
151
Frederick E. Jones Sealed Billet Reading
1911
Mind Reading Secrets and Sealed Billet Reading
20
Frederick E. Jones First Test in Reading Sealed Billets envelope is found by muscle reading, then content is revealed, electric torch
 		1911
Mind Reading Secrets and Sealed Billet Reading
20
Making Envelope Transparent alcohol, method with box and sponge in pocket
Related to 1911
Mind Reading Secrets and Sealed Billet Reading
22
Frederick E. Jones Third Test in Sealed Billet Reading question is folded and put in an envelope, which is sealed with wax and sewn, performer finds the hidden envelope and reveals the question
 		1911
Mind Reading Secrets and Sealed Billet Reading
24
Stanley Collins Billet Switch on clip, with a deck of cards, while removing cards
Related to 1915
Original Magical Creations
69
Al Baker Al Baker's Billet Reading Extraordinary one ahead
 		1920s
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue The Twenty-Five Dollar Manuscript)
463
Al Baker Two-Person Slate Test
1920s
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue The Twenty-Five Dollar Manuscript)
465
Al Baker The Billet Test
1920s
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue The Twenty-Five Dollar Manuscript)
467
Oswald Rae Original Sealed Billet Reading with five billets, two ahead
 		1926
Between Ourselves
79
Oswald Rae Mems From My Note Book "Being a selection of useful recipes gathered at various times from different sources too numerous to enumerate"
  • To Render Fabric Fireproof
  • Fireproofing Wood
  • To Clean Velvet or Plush
  • To Clean Glassware
  • To Gloss and Clean Ivorine Balls
  • Red Billiard Ball Dye
  • To Dye Flags, etc
  • Various Coloured Inks or Dyes (Red, Blue, Gold, White Ink)
  • Varnishes
  • To Harden a Felt Hat, etc.
  • Varnish Remover
  • Paint Remover
  • Luminous Paint
  • Porcelain Fekes, etc.
  • Celluloid Varnish
  • To Apply Sealing Wax Evenly
  • Pads for Thought Readers
  • Reading Through Sealed Envelopes
  • Ink for Lightning Artists
  • Stains
  • Black Crayon for Lightning Artists
  • Dull Black Paint
  • Spirit Gum Substitute
  • Gold Paint
  • Chemical Slate Writing
  • Trick Seals
 		1926
Between Ourselves
85
Oswald Rae Clairvoyance (A Method of Answering Sealed Questions, etc., Specially Devised for Close Work with a Small Audience), envelopes on a tray, with medium
 		1928
Sub Rosa
82
William Larsen, T. Page Wright Billet Switch with Tumbler billets collected in glass tumbler, covered with handkerchief, billets stolen out
 		1928
The L. W. Mindreading Mysteries
5
Theodore Annemann, Dr. Edward G. Ervin A New Apparatus for the Pellet Switch with a matchbox
 		1931
The Book Without A Name
38
Tom Sellers One Man Sealed Message Reading
1933
More Secrets
20
T. Page Wright Pellet switch thumb tip, envelope
 		1933
Page Wright's Notebook
9
T. Page Wright Billet steal with mouth when sealing envelope
 		1933
Page Wright's Notebook
9
Al Baker Al Baker's Pet Hat Trick hat as a utility prop to exchange billets or other things
Also published here 1933
Al Baker's Book
12
Al Baker Al Baker's Billet Mystery three billets, envelopes, including the umbrella move
Related toAlso published here 1933
Al Baker's Book
33
Theodore Annemann Two Papers and a Spectator two billets with information, one is duplicated and one divined
Also published here Oct. 1934
The Jinx (Issue 1)
3
Theodore Annemann Thumb Tip Billet Switch
Oct. 1934
The Jinx (Issue 1)
3
Theodore Annemann Nickles on the Brain date of coin is predicted
 		1934
SH-H-H--! It's A Secret
39
Theodore Annemann The Lady and the Gentleman two card prediction with billet index
Related to 1934
SH-H-H--! It's A Secret
40
Theodore Annemann The Master of the Message using a stooge
 		Jan. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 4)
13
Theodore Annemann A Question and the Answer with billet switch using Thumb Tip
VariationsAlso published here Feb. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 5)
20
Theodore Annemann Thumb Tip Billet Switch
Feb. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 5)
20
Theodore Annemann The Modernized Reading for single reading or getting one ahead
VariationsAlso published here June 1935
The Jinx (Issue 9)
34
Theodore Annemann The Impression Moderne wax coating on envelope as impression device
Related toAlso published here 1935
The Jinx (Issue Summer Extra 1935)
43
Ralph W. Read A New Method of Tabulation tip for question and answer reading act
Also published here 1935
The Jinx (Issue Summer Extra 1935)
46
Theodore Annemann Billet Switching general thoughts, the folding of the paper and two switches
Also published here 1935
Complete One Man Mental and Psychic Routine
2
Theodore Annemann The Telephone Drama name and telephone number are divined
Variations 1935
Complete One Man Mental and Psychic Routine
7
Theodore Annemann The Dead Name Test connected to the foregoing routine, name of a dead person is divined

 		1935
Complete One Man Mental and Psychic Routine
8
Theodore Annemann, Al Baker The Master Mind two decks, three cards are predicted
 		1935
Complete One Man Mental and Psychic Routine
16
Theodore Annemann Annemann's Diablo Pellet Reading one question written on billet is burnt and later answered by performer
 		1935
Mental Bargain Effects
1
Wm. Hewitt The Modern Mindreader several questions put in envelopes
Related to 1935
Mental Bargain Effects
2
Theodore Annemann Annemann's Psychic Writing appearing writing on paper card answers question
Related toVariations 1935
Mental Bargain Effects
4
Theodore Annemann The New Double Telepathy Routine uses the box from Mental Masterpiece + Index, spectator and performer think of a card and try to guess the card of the other
 		1935
Mental Bargain Effects
7
James G. Thompson Jr. Penetrating Vision reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief
Related to 1935
Mental Bargain Effects
12
The Marvelous Prediction No. 19, a card and its position from the top are predicted, 1-0-1 with Hearts run
 		1935
Card Tricks that are Easy to Learn, Easy to Do
22
Fortune Telling Trick No. 21, spectator writes a question on a small card and seals it in an envelope, spectator does some cutting procedure with cards and those are used to divine the question
 		1935
Card Tricks that are Easy to Learn, Easy to Do
23
Al Baker The Name Is - ! one billet, using a leather book
Also published here 1935
Al Baker's Second Book
32
James G. Thompson Jr. Impromptu Vision reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief
Related toAlso published here 1936
The Jinx (Issue Winter Extra 1935/36)
83
Theodore Annemann Psychic Writing Variation appearing writing on paper card answers question
Related to Feb. 1936
The Jinx (Issue 17)
91
Theodore Annemann On the Wire random person phoned, name divined
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1936
The Jinx (Issue Summer Extra 1936)
137
Bert Reese Bert Reese Secrets Berthold Riess, billet reading information, soft paper
VariationsAlso published here 1936
The Jinx (Issue Summer Extra 1936)
140
Newton Hall The Reticent Queen written name is divined by whispering Queen, using P&L Metal Card Box
 		Sep. 1936
The Jinx (Issue 24)
151
Franklin M. Chapman Breast Pocket Switch as slip in spectator's pocket is pulled into view, original slip remains in his pocket
 		1936
Another Six Bits
6
Audley Walsh Your Fortune, Miss! method to read billet with deck of cards as cover
 		Mar. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 30)
196
Oscar Weigle Reading Method in Hat
1937
You'd be Surprised
12
Robert Parrish The Ultimate One Man Sealed Message Reading System 1. Collecting the Envelopes
2. Reading the Messages
3. Returning the Card and Envelope
4. Returning the Next to the Last Message
5. Reading the Last Message
 		1937
You'd be Surprised
22
Theodore Annemann Word, Number and Picture Divination medium divines word, number and duplicates a drawing
Related to 1937
"En Rapport"
13
Dr. Edward G. Ervin Mephisto Sealed Billet Reading
1937
The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin
26
Dr. Edward G. Ervin One Man Blackboard Test dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined
Inspired byAlso published here 1937
The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin
29
Dr. Edward G. Ervin Billet Switch
1937
The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin
30
Dr. Edward G. Ervin Billet Test dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined
Variations 1937
The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin
31
Joe Berg An Unbelievable Prediction one of five cards thought of, performer writes a prediction and removes one of the cards, both put in pocket, other four cards lost in deck, selection is missing from deck and prediction and card in pocket match
 		1937
Here's New Magic
7
d. The Cleft Stick folded bill inserted into clip at end of stick, on way back to stack it is rotated for switch
 		1937
Money Magic
14
Franklin M. Chapman In the Fourth Dimension suit chosen, deck shuffled and first card of that suit removed, repeat for second card, prediction of suit and both values in Brema bill tube
Inspired by
  • idea by Rolland Hamblen
 1937
Six Bits More
5
Switching a Bill I
1938
Greater Magic
768
Switching a Bill II
1938
Greater Magic
769
Theodore Annemann Diabolo Pellet Reading
1938
Greater Magic
881
The One Ahead System
1938
Greater Magic
883
Wm. Hewitt Modern Mind Reading
Related to 1938
Greater Magic
884
Sid Lorraine The Sealed Message sealed and burned message is divined
 		1938
Greater Magic
889
Billet Switch
1938
Greater Magic
895
Dr. Stanley Jaks Hat Pin billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information
Related toAlso published here Mar. 1938
The Jinx (Issue 42)
285
Dr. Stanley Jaks Compact secret billet reading using powder case or compact
Also published here Mar. 1938
The Jinx (Issue 42)
285
Orville Wayne Meyer Tervil word, number and city are written on billet, prediction on another billet
Related toVariationsAlso published here Mar. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 54)
383
Burling Hull, Theodore Annemann New Sheet Reading questions in numbered envelopes answered by medium, Q&A
Also published here Dec. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 73)
491
Robert Parrish A Prediction to End Predictions playing card, word and date on bill are predicted
 		1939
Do That Again!
9
Billet Switch
1939
Do That Again!
10
Robert Parrish The Payoff Prediction any word predicted on billet in cup
 		1939
Do That Again!
12
Robert Parrish The "Direct" Divination joke, spectator choked if he does not comply
Related to 1939
Do That Again!
17
Robert Parrish The Phantom President imaginary president is elected, choice divined
 		1939
Do That Again!
17
Jap Hank switching handkerchief
 		1939
Do That Again!
18
Theodore Annemann The Accessory devil's handkerchief to force any small object
Related to 1939
The Incorporated Strange Secrets
8
Eddie Joseph The Call of the East names of eastern cities are written on pieces of paper and folded, then mixed with other billets, the performer finds all the eastern cities, without opening the billets
 		1939
Strictly Magic
4
Die Geisterschrift pellet on pin, named number appears
 		1939
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 1 No. 2)
8
Robert Brethen As in a Mirror Darkly billet index on back of cards
Related toAlso published here Jan. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 76)
501
Theodore Annemann Pocket Prophecies including thoughts on predictions and the pocket index in general, see also p. 818
Also published here Mar. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 82)
527
Theodore Annemann The Original Effect straight card prediction using billet index
Also published here Mar. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 82)
529
Theodore Annemann Lady and Gentleman two card prediction with billet index
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here Mar. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 82)
529
Theodore Annemann, Walter B. Gibson The Omega Card Prophecy card chosen with dealing procedure, billet index
Also published here Mar. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 82)
529
Orville Wayne Meyer Twin Prediction partial set-up and ten-card billet index
Also published here Mar. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 82)
530
Orville Wayne Meyer, Arthur H. Buckley Twin Prediction - The Improved Buckley Method full deck stack and billet index
Also published here Mar. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 82)
530
Magnuson Devil Device gaffed box for questions, see also p. 570
Also published here 1940
The Jinx (Issue 89)
561
Theodore Annemann Ballot Box Divination fifty lotto type counters in revolving ballot box
Also published here 1940
The Jinx (Issue 92)
572
Karl Germain The Germain Gem named dead person appears on billet, pocket writing
VariationsAlso published here 1940
The Jinx (Issue 95)
588
Henry Hardin Trance Vision flashlight in bag to put over head to read in the dark
 		1940
The Jinx (Issue 97)
599
Henry Hardin The Finest Sealed Letter Test impression device
 		1940
The Jinx (Issue 97)
599
Theodore Annemann Tip on Q&A Act
1940
The Jinx (Issue 102)
620
Theodore Annemann A Day of Your Life one spectator writes some things on billets, performer divines all, billets placed under feet of spectator and one billet is burnt
Also published here 1940
The Jinx (Issue 110)
654
Don Diavolo, Stuart Towne Tomorrow's Card prediction written, six cards from shuffled deck selected, then one of those, matches prediction, five-billet index
Also published here 1940
The Jinx (Issue 116)
686
52 - Billet switching.
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
69
Charles Hopkins 53 - Billet index.
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
71
Joseph Ovette The Perfect Pellet Switch with chewing gum
 		1940
Fast Ones
15
William Ruesskamp A New Slant on Pellet Reading switch with hat, billets are numbered
 		1940
Fast Ones
21
Edward Marlo Billet Switch
1941
Early Marlo (Issue Amazing, Isn't It?)
30
Joseph Dunninger, Theodore Annemann Gipsies Won't Tell thoughts on the reading act
Also published here 1941
The Jinx (Issue 125)
723
Otis Manning The Ghost of a Chance billet switching box, Q&A
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1941
The Jinx (Issue 137)
781
Otis Manning Another Dictionary Effect paper placed in breast pocket, slit in coat
Also published here Aug. 1941
The Jinx (Issue 145)
813
Simplex Pocket Index Files
Aug. 1941
The Jinx (Issue 146)
818
Theodore Annemann A Torn Letter paper with letter of alphabet is torn and restored between slates, pocket index
VariationsAlso published here 1941
The Jinx (Issue 147)
819
Dr. Stanley Jaks Duplex performer divines name written on billet, switch with thumb tip
 		Aug. 1941
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 3 No. 8)
4
Al Baker The Quick and the Dead "With the Baker Pellet Switch"
living and dead test with reading of dead name, finger tip
Related toAlso published here 1941
Magical Ways and Means
132
Al Baker Baker Pellet Switch
Also published here 1941
Magical Ways and Means
133
Paul Curry Smoke Signals card and word written on billets, then burnt and divined
Also published here 1941
Something Borrowed, Something New
9
James G. Thompson Jr. Embers billet in envelope burnt and divined
 		Apr. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 7)
26
George Armstrong What's On Your Mind? word from a book is predicted on a billet
 		July 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 14)
59
George Armstrong Geomancy of the Gods Q & A with one envelope and sand as a reading tool
 		Mar. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 30)
125
Joseph Dunninger Sealed Mystery sealed message reading system, razor thumb tip
Related to Apr. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 32)
133
Elray Glass-Ic sealed message reading technique
 		May 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 36)
148
Franklin V. Taylor, Bruce Elliott "Visible But Unseen" Or " The Pocket Index That Ain't" card prediction, index in deck, switch in hat
Inspired by Dec. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 50)
204
James G. Thompson Jr. Duo-Finale three spectators think of something, write it down and seal their thought in an envelope, performer divines all three
 		Dec. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 51)
208
Audley Walsh Your Fortune, Miss! method to switch and read billet with deck of cards as cover
 		1943
Full Deck of Impromptu Card Tricks
28
William S. Houghton Thought Vision word or drawing on blank card is put in envelope, performer divines it
 		1943
The Magic 36
16
William S. Houghton Sleeve Billet Holdout billet temporarily left in folds of sleeve when pulling up sleeve
 		1943
The Magic 36
20
William S. Houghton Simple Billet Switch
1943
The Magic 36
20
Cyril Marriott Your Thought three billets, reading billets in hat, secretly opening and closing , method, umbrella move
Related to Sep. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 68)
276
R. M. Jamison The Oracle Speaks answer to a question appears on slate, from Thayer Oracle Numbered Question Book, with change box for billets
 		July 1944
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 2 No. 2)
57
Theodore Annemann, Bert Reese Bert Reese Secrets Berthold Riess, billet reading information, soft paper
  • Routine with Three Sitters
  • Routine for Single Sitters
  • Routine for Telephone Test
  • Routine for Groups
  • Some Final Remarks
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
11
Theodore Annemann Billet Switching general thoughts, the folding of the paper and two switches
  • The First Method
  • The Second Method
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
15
Theodore Annemann A Question and the Answer with billet switch using Thumb Tip
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
17
Theodore Annemann A Day of Your Life one spectator writes some things on billets, performer divines all, billets placed under feet of spectator and one billet is burned
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
20
Karl Germain The Germain Gem named dead person appears on billet, pocket writing
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
22
Orville Wayne Meyer Tervil word, number and city are written on billet, prediction on another billet
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
24
Dr. Stanley Jaks Mental Hat Pin billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
26
Magnuson Devil Device gaffed box for questions, secret reading method
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
28
Otis Manning The OM Billet Switching Box billet switching box, with notes by Annemann
Related toAlso published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
30
Otis Manning The Ghost of a Change using the OM Billet Switching Box, Q&A
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
32
Otis Manning Crystal Clear Q&A, after information is obtained, way that assistant brings them to performer, bottle, in combination with his billet box
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
33
Theodore Annemann On the Wire random person phoned, name divined
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
40
Theodore Annemann The Impression Moderne wax coating on envelope as impression device
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
42
James G. Thompson Jr. Impromptu Vision reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief, classic move from ball/coin through handkerchief used
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
44
Dr. Stanley Jaks Television Compact secret billet reading using powder case or compact
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
46
Theodore Annemann Two Papers and a Spectator two billets with information, one is duplicated and one divined
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
52
Sid Lorraine 40.000 Words dictionary test, hole in book
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
83
Otis Manning Another Dictionary Effect paper placed in breast pocket, slit in coat
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
85
Theodore Annemann Pocket Prophecies including thoughts on predictions and the pocket index in general
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
91
Theodore Annemann Construction of the Annemann Billet Index also for playing cards
Related to 1944
Practical Mental Effects
92
Theodore Annemann The Original Effect straight card prediction using billet index
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
94
Theodore Annemann Lady and Gentleman two card prediction with billet index
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
95
Theodore Annemann, Walter B. Gibson The Omega Card Prophecy card chosen with dealing procedure, billet index
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
95
Orville Wayne Meyer Orville Meyer's Twin Prediction partial set-up and ten-card billet index
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
96
Theodore Annemann, Arthur H. Buckley, Orville Wayne Meyer The Improved Buckley Method full deck stack and billet index
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
97
Theodore Annemann Annemann's Ballot Box Divination fifty lotto type counters in revolving ballot box
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
98
Theodore Annemann Final Notes on pocket billet index
 		1944
Practical Mental Effects
99
Clayton Rawson Tomorrow's Card prediction written, six cards from shuffled deck selected, then one of those, matches prediction, five-billet index
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
100
Theodore Annemann Modernized Reading for single reading or getting one ahead
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
148
Joseph Dunninger, Theodore Annemann Modernizing the "One Ahead" Principle thoughts on the reading act
  • Readings for Intimate Groups
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
151
Theodore Annemann A Torn Letter paper with letter of alphabet is torn and restored between slates, pocket index
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
181
Theodore Annemann, Burling Hull New Sheet Reading questions in numbered envelopes answered by medium, Q&A, chair servante
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
251
Robert Brethen As in a Mirror Darkly billet index on back of cards
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
301
Ralph W. Read A New Method of Tabulation tip for question and answer reading act
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
331
Theodore Annemann The Master Mind stack, billet index
 		1945
My Best
69
The Finger Switch
1945
My Best
215
Theodore Annemann The Telephone Drama name and telephone number
 		1945
My Best
279
Theodore Annemann The Test of the Tiber
Related to 1945
My Best
280
Fredric Kolb Envelope Switch and Peek
1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
10
Al O'Hagan Turn Over Pellet Switch billet switch, one handed
 		1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
15
Robert A. Nelson Nelson's Cigar Change Box billet switching box, similar to Otis Manning's "The OM Billet Switching Box"
Related to 1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
23
Dr. Edward G. Ervin One Man Blackboard Test dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined
Also published here 1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
28
Jos. Kellar Ghost Eyes cards and billets are put in a bag and read in the darkness
 		1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
30
Robert A. Nelson Wrinkles and Subtle Touches
  • named card in pocket
  • do as i do, with mindreading presentation
  • making envelopes see through
 		1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
60
John Hamilton Date? Name? triple prediction
 		Dec. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 97)
392
Henry Weisl, Robert Greene Letters of Fire card value burns itself into paper stretched in a frame, paper index on back of cards
Related to Nov. 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 6)
166
Dr. William Weyeneth Eureka, ich habs! Die Cigarettenschachtel als changieretui oder die Schachtel mit zwei Deckeln cigar box as switching device, followed by french translation "Eureka, j'ai trouvé! La boite à cigarettes pour échange ou une nouvelle boite à double fonds"
Related to Jan. 1945
La Baguette Magique (Issue 1)
1
Dr. William Weyeneth Der Austausch-Becher cup with slit to steal billet, followed by french translation "Le gobelet magique"
 		Sep. 1945
La Baguette Magique (Issue 5)
5
Dr. Stanley Jaks Hellsehen mit einer Puderdose divination of word written on paper and sealed in box, followed by french translation "Clairvoyance d'une boite à poudre"
 		Nov. 1945
La Baguette Magique (Issue 6)
5
A "One Man" Mind Reading Act billets are handed out for questions, quastion answer act
 		1945/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
219
The Billet Switch
1945/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
222
A Modern Crystal Gazing Act using switching tray
 		1945/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
224
Anna Eva Fay, Ralph W. Read The Excelsior Mind Reading Act different methods to ascertain information, long discussion of this type of work
 		1945/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
231
How to Force two Messages date and color, billets and envelopes
 		1945/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
379
Al Baker Slip of Paper Force switch while putting it in envelope
 		1945/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
383
Mike Trent Okito Goes Mental billet in Okito Box
Related toAlso published here 1946
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1946)
6
Cyril Marriott Facsimile content from billet is reproduced on a slate
 		Apr. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 103)
415
Cyril Marriott Billet Switch with Hat
Apr. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 103)
415
Cyril Marriott Affinities thought of card and unknown selection in envelope are predicted, with mental masterpiece card case and Pop-Eyed Popper cards
Related to June 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 107)
431
John Hamilton Bill-Et
Oct. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 113)
454
Ronald B. Edwards Box Fight Prediction with bill tube
 		Oct. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 113)
456
Milbourne Christopher The Action Test actions written on slips, action of unknown chosen slip is performed by magician
 		Apr. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 11)
208
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley Tests in a Gold Fish Bowl fifteen spectators write a simple task on a paper, seal it in envelope and sign it, envelopes are selected and names read aloud, performer does the tasks
 		1947
Gems of Mental Magic
38
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley The Open Window divination of a city, written on paper and sealed in envelope
 		1947
Gems of Mental Magic
90
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley Written Messages several thoughts are divined, sealed in envelopes
 		1947
Gems of Mental Magic
92
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley Better Than Rabbits spectators initial billets, on which they wrote song and book titles, performer divines all
 		1947
Gems of Mental Magic
94
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley Holding the Bag thought written on a billet and sealed in envelope is divined
 		1947
Gems of Mental Magic
96
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley No Privacy in a Gold Fish Bowl multiple thought revelation, written on billets in fish bowl
 		1947
Gems of Mental Magic
101
Milbourne Christopher Prediction Chest idea for problem of prediction boxes, large box and small billets
 		Nov. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 6)
367
Dr. William Weyeneth Amélioration d'un vieux truc two methods to apply alcohol on envelope to glimpse card, followed by german translation "Verbesserung eines alten Trick"
 		Dec. 1947
La Baguette Magique (Issue 18)
7
C. L. Boarde Specific Remarks on what paper to use and anatomy of the hand
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
1
The Table Sweep
1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
2
The Table Lift lifting billet from table
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
3
The "Improved" Table Lift
1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
3
The Palm Out switch while billet is apparently placed in a container
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
4
The Finger Switch
1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
5
The Tip-Up
1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
5
The Table Stir while mixing billets in the table
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
6
The Pellet Change billet rolled to ball, rolled-up cigarette paper switch, with variation
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
7
The Squeeze
1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
11
The Hand to Hand
1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
12
The Hand over Hand
1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
13
The Hand from Hand
1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
13
The Fold-Over
1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
14
The Thumb Tip two methods to switch a billet with a thumb tip
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
15
The Envelope and Tip switching billet using envelope and thumb tip
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
16
The Slit Envelope using envelope
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
17
The Turnover billet on object and dummy underneath, everything is turned over
Variations 1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
19
The Waxed Cover using an envelope
Variations 1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
22
In the Glass billets in glass are stolen and replaced, glass covered with handkerchief
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
23
C. L. Boarde Opening the Billet methods to secretly open the billet
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
26
C. L. Boarde The Read methods to secretly read the billet
  • 1. Natural Movements
  • 2. In the Lap
  • 3. Behind the Scene
  • 4. In the Palm
  • 5. On the Pad
  • 6. In the Pocket
  • 7. Under the Sheet
  • 8. Under Cover
  • 9. The Mis-Read
  • Concluding Remarks
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
28
The Pad switching a billet using a pad, with several variations
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
30
C. L. Boarde Marking the Billet various methods, physical, rough and smooth, paper choice, how to tear paper, by writing, daub, different flames when burnt
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
51
C. L. Boarde The Pocket Index model
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
55
C. L. Boarde Forcing various methods, switching billets
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
72
C. L. Boarde Miscellaneous thoughts on billet routines, Q&A, being ready to perform anytime
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
74
C. L. Boarde Question and Answer - Variation C answer to question appears on billet
Variations 1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
78
C. L. Boarde One Ahead - Variation A
1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
83
C. L. Boarde One Ahead - Variation B date and city
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
84
C. L. Boarde One Ahead - Variation C three incidents in spectator's life
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
84
C. L. Boarde One Ahead - Variation D number, word and simple design
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
85
C. L. Boarde Dead Name Duplication - Variation A divination of name written on billet
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
86
C. L. Boarde Dead Name Duplication - Variation B duplication with pocket writing, divination of name on billet
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
87
C. L. Boarde Dead Name Duplication - Variation C divination of name, spectator writes name down after performer
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
87
C. L. Boarde Psychometry - Variation C eight symbols on billets, matching routine
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
90
C. L. Boarde Telephone Tests - Variation A person called, performer divines name, using billets and telephone book
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
91
C. L. Boarde Telephone Tests - Variation C prediction of chosen ESP symbol, calling random person
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
92
C. L. Boarde Projection - Variation B spectator divines projected symbol, written on billet
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
94
George G. Kaplan The Trance Quick-and-Dead Test living and dead test with divination of name, torn edge marking
 		1948
The Fine Art of Magic
200
George G. Kaplan A Capitol Problem spectator writes name on business card which is put between two others and then in an envelope, performer divines name, hole in card for glimpse
 		1948
The Fine Art of Magic
204
George G. Kaplan An Improved Sealed-Message Reading card with secret information put in two nested envelopes
 		1948
The Fine Art of Magic
211
George G. Kaplan Mind-Figures using a convex mirror in stack of billets
 		1948
The Fine Art of Magic
214
George G. Kaplan A Cigarette-Paper Pellet Switch on the tip of a pencil
 		1948
The Fine Art of Magic
223
Billet Switch
1948
The Fine Art of Magic
228
Milbourne Christopher Decked Out billet switch, while taking cards out of the case
 		Jan. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 143)
574
Harold Braunhut Thoughts Afire secret reading method for text written on postcard put in envelope
 		1948/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5
166
George B. Anderson My Best Billet Switch with packet of cigarettes
Variations 1949
It Must Be Mindreading
14
George B. Anderson Getting the Impression questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
Variations 1949
It Must Be Mindreading
15
George B. Anderson Another Sealed Envelope - Which I Call "The Bonded Fifth" in envelopes
Related to 1949
It Must Be Mindreading
18
George B. Anderson The Pocket Mindreader - Solved: The used Razor Blade Problem cards in a box, method to see writing, shimmed cards
 		1949
It Must Be Mindreading
46
Stewart Judah, Martin Gardner, Milbourne Christopher Flash Paper Pellet Switch switching paper ball for flash paper ball, with ideas by Milbourne Christopher
 		May 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 12)
545
Ned Rutledge Rutledge Card and Billet Indexes
  • The Card Index
  • The Billet Index
 		July 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 2)
557
Ned Rutledge In the Spectrum predictions of two chosen cards written in chosen colors on billets
 		Aug. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 3)
467
Dr. William Weyeneth Das Changieren eines Zettels mittels einer Cigarettenschachtel billet is switched under cigarette box, billet clipped with paper clip
 		1949
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 10 No. 2)
15
Al Baker Chapter 1: First Lesson in Mind Reading Technique intro on billet switches
Also published here 1949
Mental Magic
1
Al Baker The Baker Switch
  • I. The Technique
  • II. The Timing
  • III. The Application
VariationsAlso published here 1949
Mental Magic
1
Al Baker Al Baker's Envelope Switch window envelopes, Q&A routine application
VariationsAlso published here 1949
Mental Magic
40
Al Baker Chicken-Feed amount of change in spectator's pocket, pocket writing, spiked billet
Related toAlso published here 1949
Mental Magic
50
Al Baker Pellet Reading "Al Baker Method"
contents of three slips are divined, with secret opening and reading method, umbrella move
Also published here 1949
Mental Magic
59
Al Baker The Baker Switch - No. 2
Also published here 1949
Mental Magic
72
Al Baker Secret Reading of Billets with a notepad
Also published here 1949
Mental Magic
76
Al Baker Pseudo-Fortune Telling Seance for "can you tell fortunes?"-situations
  • The Seance
Also published here 1949
Mental Magic
80
Harris Solomon Solomon's Minds in envelope, psychology of the divination
 		Mar. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 198)
790
George Schindler Note to Hand billet switch with matchbox
Inspired by June 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 204)
817
Greer Marechal Jr. Coloss-Index ideas for an index, with bigger billets than usual
 		June 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 205)
819
Howard Wurst Thought Control No. 28, Ten cards chosen and written on slips of paper, along with number. One paper is chosen, dealing down to number reveals that card
 		1950
Scarne on Card Tricks
51
Milbourne Christopher In the Crystal divination of written number
 		Apr. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 11)
649
Clettis V. Musson Tricky Telepathy billet placed in glass
 		1951
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1951)
16
Bruce Elliott Two Fold Folderol billets in envelope, subtlety
Inspired by Feb. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 222)
888
Don Tanner Ashes to Ashes name written on a billet and burnt, ashes put on a second billet and eventually name appears
 		July 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 234)
936
Bill Nord Snakes Alive animals are written down and one billet selected, fake snake appears, snake pill
Also published here Dec. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 245)
981
Bob Somerfeld Supelletive three billet routine, umbrella move
 		1951
Mind Reader's Digest
15
Al Baker One-Man Billet Reading
Also published here 1951
Pet Secrets
64
Al Baker The Baker Billet Switch
Also published here 1951
Pet Secrets
64
Al Baker Mental Masterpiece performer duplicates words written by spectator
Also published here 1951
Pet Secrets
67
Al Baker The Telepathic Miracle "A Two-Person Mental Act"
design or word duplication by medium
Also published here 1951
Pet Secrets
69
Nelson A. Demers Animal, Vegetable and Mineral three big sheets with animals, vegetables and objects, predictions on billets in hat
 		1952
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1952)
9
Norman Jensen The Sticky Steal vanish of a bill in envelope / stealing something from an envelope
 		Jan. 1952
The Phoenix (Issue 246)
983
Theodore Annemann The Master Mind 14-15 card stack, two decks
 		1952
Annemann's Buried Treasures
8
Bob Somerfeld Switchcraft billet switch with envelope
 		1952
Pieces of Mind
6
Edward Marlo Billet Switch
1953
The Cardician
125
Edward Marlo Billet Switch crumpled up
 		1953
Unlimited
21
Dr. William Weyeneth Praktische Winke using sticky Duoplast on pocket watch to get duplicate billet
 		1953
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 14 No. 6)
162
Dr. Stanley Jaks Billets Deux billet in glass, covered by handkerchief is divined
Related toAlso published here Feb. 1954
The Phoenix (Issue 299)
1194
Milbourne Christopher Special Delivery several names of the members of the audience are noted, one is selected and put in envelope, performer hands envelope to owner
 		1954
More One Man Mental Magic
8
Milbourne Christopher One Out of 52 several cards are written down, one is selected, performer divines the card
 		1954
More One Man Mental Magic
10
Bill Simon Psychic Okito Box Okito Box for billet reading or Q&A
Related to Mar. 1954
The New Phoenix (Issue 303)
10
Milbourne Christopher Mind Under Matter spectator writes name of playing card on a business card, card is divined, business card stolen with case
Also published here Apr. 1954
The New Phoenix (Issue 304)
13
Sydney Bergson Sid's Seer sponge with alcohol dispenser for sealed message reading
Related to Aug. 1954
The New Phoenix (Issue 313)
55
Eddie Joseph The Menu Mystery prediction of chosen course, written on pellet
 		1954
A Magician Goes to Dinner
20
Dr. William Weyeneth Ein Hellsehtrick famous people are named and written on pieces of paper by performer, one is selected and divined
 		1954
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 15 No. 5)
232
Harold Sterling, Harlan Tarbell Astrological Mindreading Act birthdate reading, billets in envelopes
 		1954/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
198
Harlan Tarbell Royal Message Reading message written on playing card, using card with window
 		1954/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
206
Sid Lorraine Dictionary Message Reading using peek dictionary to read billets put into it
 		1954/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
209
Harlan Tarbell "Wrapped Card" Message Reading visiting card is wrapped in paper with window
 		1954/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
211
Robert Parrish Parrish Mentalism something written into matchbook
 		1954/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
219
Gene "Phantini" Grant A Miracle Mental Routine messages in envelopes reading routine, drawing duplication as climax, blindfolded
 		1955
Phantini's Lost Book of Mental Secrets
1
Gene "Phantini" Grant Message Reading without a Clue message sealed in pay envelope
Related toVariations 1955
Phantini's Lost Book of Mental Secrets
2
Gene "Phantini" Grant Image-Ray (A Message Reading Idea) with business cards and an envelope, secret reading method
 		1955
Phantini's Lost Book of Mental Secrets
3
Gene "Phantini" Grant Remoto unconventional Q&A routine
 		1955
Phantini's Lost Book of Mental Secrets
3
Gene "Phantini" Grant Delphic Divination prediction on a slip, in envelope
 		1955
Phantini's Lost Book of Mental Secrets
14
Gene "Phantini" Grant Shades of Cassandra multiple prediction, billet in envelope
 		1955
Phantini's Lost Book of Mental Secrets
17
Amazing James Randi Deliver the Billets getting billets with envelope switch, window envelope, Q&A routine application
Inspired by Aug. 1955
Ibidem (Issue 2)
13
Paul Curry Torn Center
Related toAlso published here 1956
The Best in Magic
210
John Murray Hole Punch Billet Reading idea of punching through the written information to hang the billet on a nail or so
 		Sep. 1956
Ibidem (Issue 7)
24
Don Tanner, John Murray Street Guide Test with street guide booklet, thought written on piece of paper and wrapped up in book
 		Apr. 1957
The New Phoenix (Issue 344)
199
Tony Corinda (1) The Billet Pencil loading a billet in an envelope
Related toVariations 1958
Predictions
86
Dr. Stanley Jaks (2) The Billet Knife loading a billet in an envelope
Related toAlso published here 1958
Predictions
87
Neville Sackville (3) The Billet Knife loading a billet in an envelope
 		1958
Predictions
88
Tony Corinda (4) The Impromptu Billet Knife loading a billet in an envelope
 		1958
Predictions
88
Tony Corinda, Patrick Page, Al Baker (6) The Billet Index Patrick Page's Q.5. Pocket Index for billets
Related to 1958
Predictions
92
Jon Tremaine, Tony Corinda (7) The Cigarette Packet Pellet Index
1958
Predictions
93
Tony Corinda (10) The Switch and the Force general comments, envelope, billet and cards
 		1958
Predictions
95
John Scarne Scarne Pellet Switch
1958
Predictions
96
Tony Corinda (10) Mind Over Matter prediction pellet is put on any card, which is the same as prediction
 		1958
Predictions
114
Tony Corinda (17) The Matchbox Mystery amount of matches are removed, the reminder is predicted
 		1958
Predictions
121
Dr. Spencer Thornton Thorntonism people write information on different billets, selected one is divined, method to switch billets with a magazine
 		1958
Thornton's Secrets of Mental Magic
1
Dr. Spencer Thornton Mind Over Mind chosen symbol is predicted in a clip, bulldog clip to switch billet
 		1958
Thornton's Secrets of Mental Magic
8
Dr. Spencer Thornton Other Ideas for the Gimmick Clip
  • Par X Prediction (number prediction)
  • Variations
 		1958
Thornton's Secrets of Mental Magic
10
Dr. Spencer Thornton The Sensitive Touch spectators write billets with names of american and foreign cities, wand points automatically to several billets and divides the american cities from the foreign ones
 		1958
Thornton's Secrets of Mental Magic
11
Bobby Bernard Original Close Up Magic. Demonstration Effect. Magic Music. brief, chosen tune on paper cannot be burnt
 		1958
Magic in Miniature
7
Fritz Moser Mirax word written on billet is placed inside powder box and divined
 		1958
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 19 No. 1)
602
Jochen Zmeck Prediction as Jochini, prediction of one of ten chosen symbols
 		1958
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 19 No. 2)
631
Rolf Andra The Perfekt Impromptu-Test living and dead test, also name is divined
 		1958
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 19 No. 3)
664
William P. Miesel A Day at the Races prediction of imaginative horse race
 		1959
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1959)
11
Malcolm McCallum Switch Gimmick bulldog clip billet switch, clip on a stand
 		1959
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1959)
34
Tony Corinda Introduction on billets
 		1959
Billets
165
Tony Corinda (1) A Few Simple Rules for Working with Billets
1959
Billets
166
Theodore Annemann (6) The Billet Switch (Bare Hand Method) the Annemann Billet Switch
 		1959
Billets
175
Tony Corinda (7) The Billet Switch (Bare Hand Method - Corinda) rolled up
Inspired by 1959
Billets
177
Tony Corinda (8) The Billet Switch (by lapping)
1959
Billets
178
Tony Corinda (9) The Billet Switch (Magnetic Clip Method)
1959
Billets
178
Tony Corinda (10) The Billet Switch (Corinda's Billet Pull) six methods to switch billets with a pull, pull on paper clip
 		1959
Billets
178
Will Dexter (11) The Billet Switch (The Matchbox Switch - by Will Dexter) switching the billet in the action of burning it
 		1959
Billets
180
Eric Mason (12) The Star Trap Billet Switch (Eric Mason) spectator throws rolled up bill to performer, who divines the serial number, with star trap towel holder gimmick, bill accidentally dropped
 		1959
Billets
181
John Henley (13) Eclipse Billet Switch (John Henley) switch with magnets and bulldog clips
 		1959
Billets
182
Tony Corinda (14) Summary of Billet Switching theory and tips
 		1959
Billets
184
Tony Corinda (15) Marking of Billets
1959
Billets
185
Tony Corinda (16) Billet Stands
1959
Billets
185
Tony Corinda (17) The Use of a Crystal Ball crystal ball as magnifying glass to read billets
 		1959
Billets
186
Tony Corinda Three Little Questions
1959
Billets
189
Tony Corinda (1) Alcohol or Chemicals
1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
344
Tony Corinda (2) Light
Related to 1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
344
Tony Corinda (3) The Window Envelope
1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
345
Tony Corinda, Eric Mason (4) The Clip Board several versions, Eric Mason's Dubbul
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
345
Orville Wayne Meyer Mindreading Supreme blindfolded, fake muscle-reading with billets
 		1959
More Miracles in Mentalism
14
Edward Marlo R.R.B.M.T. Handling with Wallet & Coins card chosen from deck, spectator covers any coin with it, an odd-backed prediction is produced from wallet and coin is predicted on rolled-up cigarette paper
Inspired by Dec. 1959
Ibidem (Issue 19)
11
Henry Durkin Prediction #3,469,897 prediction of named card inside locked tube
 		1960
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1960)
47
Punx The 100% Prediction geometrical figure and number are predicted on a billet
 		1960
Magic of the Mind
5
Billet Switch
1960
Magic of the Mind
8
Gerry Findler Lucky Bag numbers from one to twelve are put in a bag, named numbers are drawn by performer, egg bag with index
 		1960
Magic of the Mind
72
Malcolm Davison Handling Billets umbrella move
Related to 1960
Magic of the Mind
98
Malcolm Davison Lucky Dip three billet routine
 		1960
Magic of the Mind
99
Malcolm Davison Billet Hold-Out under bow-tie
 		1960
Magic of the Mind
100
Malcolm Davison The Two Handed Billet Switch
1960
Magic of the Mind
100
Malcolm Davison The One Handed Billet Switch
1960
Magic of the Mind
102
Harry Stanley, Otis Manning The O.M. Switch Box
Related to 1960
Magic of the Mind
107
Jochen Zmeck Prediction one of ten symbol cards is chosen, prediction on a stand matches, pocket index
 		1960
Das Jochen Zmeck Skriptum
25
Charlie Miller The Great Billet Test spectator writes name on one of several billets, billet and word on it are divined
 		1961
An Evening with Charlie Miller
38
Robert A. Nelson Color Vision Outdone die with different colors placed in box, selected color is predicted, with Nelson Mental Gimic
 		1961
Still More Miracles in Mentalism
13
North Bigbee Secret of the Flame message in envelope, secret reading method, candle
 		1961
Still More Miracles in Mentalism
41
James G. Thompson Jr. Five to One billets in hat, secret divination and reading
 		Jan. 1961
The New Phoenix (Issue 353)
239
Dr. Stanley Jaks Billetdeux billet in glass, covered by handkerchief is divined
Also published here 1961
Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
53
Dr. Stanley Jaks Dr. Jaks Puderdosentrick secret billet reading using powder case or compact
Also published here 1961
Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
75
Dr. Stanley Jaks Dr. Jaks Hutnadel billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information
Also published here 1961
Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
90
Dr. Stanley Jaks Die unglaubliche Voraussage Jaks Billet Knife, loading a billet in an envelope
Related to 1961
Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
103
Dr. William Weyeneth Magische Tips
  • combination of milk pitcher and soft soap routine
  • idea for rope escape, elastic
  • pad with magnet to switch billets
Also published here 1961
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 22 No. 3)
65
Malcolm McCallum Cat's Eyes reading in the dark, method
 		1962
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1962)
46
Max Malini Billet Reading on toilet paper
Also published here 1962
Malini and His Magic
76
U. F. Grant Idea for Switching Bulldog Clip
June 1962
The New Phoenix (Issue 370)
308
Jack Ketch Private Reading No. 2 billet dropped in cigarette box with slit, secret reading
 		June 1962
The New Phoenix (Issue 370)
308
Dr. William Weyeneth Der magnetische Notizblock pad with magnet to switch billets
Also published here 1962
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 23 No. 1)
150
David Hoy A Nervy Switcher billet switch, bull dog clip on a dowel, one on each end but apparently only one
Related toVariations 1963
The Bold and Subtle Miracles of Dr. Faust
20
Dr. William Weyeneth Nid mööögli... stealing a billet from a cup, thread
 		1963
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 24 No. 3)
40
Dr. William Weyeneth Der Magisch-Magnetische Hut hat with magnet, for billet switches, various ideas
 		1965
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 26 No. 1)
5
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Daumenspitzen (Fortsetzung) various brief ideas using a thumb tip
  • Für Menthalisten
  • Erstaunliche Prophezeiung
  • Der Geldschein im Schnapsglas
 		1965
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 26 No. 2)
21
Ben Christopher Multiple Out Billet Slate four billets
 		Apr. 1966
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 1 No. 6)
30
James G. Thompson Jr. Embers billet in envelope is burnt, divination of word
 		1967
Between Two Minds
48
Rolf Andra An Improved Sealed-Message-Reading
1967
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 28 No. 4)
60
Dr. Stanley Jaks In memoriam Dr. Jaks billet in glass, covered by handkerchief is divined
Also published here 1967
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 28 No. 6)
88
Al Koran Birthday Card Trick birthday is divined, center tear
 		1968
Al Koran's Professional Presentations
29
Al Koran The Torn Centre center tear handling
 		1968
Al Koran's Professional Presentations
32
Al Koran Doodles psychometry with six spectators and papers
Variations 1968
Al Koran's Professional Presentations
67
David Hoy Hoy Deploy Q&A using gaffed matchbook to switch and steal billet, two methods
 		1968
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1967-68)
42
Ralph Gironda, Karl Fulves Notes from Underground two billets/spectators, see p. 241 for further reference
 		Mar. 1968
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 3 No. 5)
167
James G. Thompson Jr. Cards & Pellets "A Treatise" - Some Basic Moves
Also published here June 1968
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 3 No. 8)
183
James G. Thompson Jr. Some History on Cards & Pellets effects, starting in 1920
Related to
  • reference by F. I. Geohegan on p. 230
 June 1968
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 3 No. 8)
184
Basic Move 8 opening billet under arm-fold cover
Related to
  • Marcus Henvit, Trance Revelation, Series 3 No. 3, Theyer's Trick of the Month Club
 June 1968
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 3 No. 8)
185
George B. Anderson World's Easiest Message Reading information written on business card, pile of business cards wrapped in handkerchief
Related to 1968
You, Too, Can Read Minds
34
George B. Anderson, Mike Trent Hi, There, Theo! billet in Okito Box, with clearer instructions than in the Yearbook
Also published here 1968
You, Too, Can Read Minds
39
George B. Anderson Theo Plus Bert Reese routine using the Okito Box
Berthold Riess, billet reading information, soft paper
Inspired by 1968
You, Too, Can Read Minds
40
Stuart P. Cramer Implanted Thought chosen ESP card predicted on billet, using index on cards
Related to 1969
HEX!
4
Roy Fromer Reading Through a Brick thing put on hand, covered with brick, information divined
 		1969
HEX!
86
C. C. Luther Mind Reading DeLuxe billets in box, then burnt, box to switch billets
 		1969
Entertaining Mental Miracles
4
Dai Vernon Mind Reading secret reading after center tear
Also published here 1970
Expanded Lecture Notes
16
Art Spring Divining Cup numbered slips with information written by spectators in cup, performer divines contents, slips secretly burned via flash paper
 		Oct. 1970
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 5 No. 12)
367
Milton Twin Echo geometric shape written on pad by first spectator, then a word by another, performer tears and burns both pieces, impression via sharp pencil, perhaps "D. Milton" (Fulves pseudonym)?
 		Winter 1970
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 6 No. 4th Folio)
377
G. W. Hunter The Gypsy Switch switching small item when wrapping it in handkerchief, for credits and sources see page 24
VariationsAlso published here Jan. 1971
Kabbala — Volume 1 (Vol. 1 No. 1)
5
David Kaput TimeCapsule ESP prediction, prediction in two part container
 		1971
Magick (Issue 25)
123
Jules Lenier Instant Fortune-Teller cold reading and answering one question, using cards
 		1971
Magick (Issue 26)
127
Gene Nielsen Challenge Prediction subtleties for the Billet Pencil and locked-box
Inspired by 1971
Magick (Issue 28)
138
Jesse J. Langston Jr. ESPecially for You prediction of chosen symbol, bulldog clip to switch billet
 		1971
Magick (Issue 31)
152
Fredric Kolb Annemental reading message from sealed envelope
 		1971
Magick (Issue 39)
191
Sydney Bergson Non-Center Tear glimpsing content
Also published here 1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
26
Max Lister Easy Message Reading alcohol to make envelope transparent
 		1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
62
James G. Thompson Jr. Eye Spy spectator writes with lipstick on mirror, performer divines the information
 		Winter 1972
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 7 No. 6th Folio)
491
James G. Thompson Jr. Third Eye window envelope handling, see p. 527 for idea by Bob Still
 		Winter 1972
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 7 No. 6th Folio)
492
James G. Thompson Jr. Improved Question Reading envelopes
  • Part Two (shorter test with only three envelopes)
  • Part Three (as a two-person act)
Also published here Winter 1972
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 7 No. 6th Folio)
494
James G. Thompson Jr. Strongest Thought five spectators write stuff on billets, secret instructions on what type of information to write on billet, sealed envelope reading method, chalk with razor blade
 		Winter 1972
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 7 No. 6th Folio)
498
Paul Siegel Tabagie pencil and paper are sealed into envelope, slogan of named cigarette brand appears on paper
 		1972
Doorway to Delusion
12
Paul Siegel Test of Lhasa word on billet is divined, burnt with a figurine and story presentation
 		1972
Doorway to Delusion
15
Paul Siegel Billet Switch with a tray
 		1972
Doorway to Delusion
15
Paul Siegel Fantasy in Flame Q&A, billet burnt with pliers
 		1972
Doorway to Delusion
25
V. Robert Allen Flight Pattern symbol duplication, business card wrapped in handkerchief
 		1972
Magick (Issue 54)
269
David Douglas Psychic Empathy different names of audience members are written on paper by performer, one is selected and divined, twist on old principle
 		1972
Magick (Issue 58)
287
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Eye of Alessini prediction of a country, in bull-dog clip, with small globe
 		1972
Magick (Issue 60)
299
Paul Fox Paul Fox's Notes: 3) Hat Peek No. 381-3, hole in hat, it seems, application not clear (billets? cards?)
 		1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
104
Al Baker Al Baker's Finger Tip Dead Name Test No. 637, billets put in envelope, some actually in finger tip
 		1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
177
Al Baker Al Baker's Billet Wrinkle No. 638
 		1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
177
Al Baker Al Baker's Tips: 1) No. 641-1, tape to stick torn center on pad
 		1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
178
Al Flosso Al Flosso Billet Or Bill Switch No. 726, brief
 		1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
194
Al Koran The Million Dollar Prediction prediction of sports result, political election etc, nest of envelopes
Related to 1972
Al Koran's Legacy
73
Alan Shaxon, David Scott Single Reading reading message before burning it, clever and practical alcohol method
 		1972 ca.
Royal Command Television Magician — Ideal Entertainment
9
Karl Fulves Remembrance Of Things Past ESP signs design duplication with gaffed peek slate and paramnesia presentation, see also p. 690 for comment
 		Nov. 1973
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 1)
683
Karl Fulves History on peek slates, see-through, electronic with light source
 		Nov. 1973
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 1)
685
Raymond Hafler Clipboard Peek brief
Also published here
  • "Clipboard Peek" (Ray Hafler, M.U.M.)
 Nov. 1973
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 1)
685
Karl Fulves Remember Isis? divination of writing on pad, ring and glass sphere used in presentation, NCR paper, steel shim and magnet for impression device, writing stolen with magnet
 		Dec. 1973
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 2)
691
Theodore Annemann Billet Switching see also p. 13 for credit information
Related toAlso published here 1973
Into the 4th Dimension... and Beyond
10
James G. Thompson Jr. Karten und Kügelchen
  • Einige Grundlegende Griffe
  • Etwas Geschichte
  • Etwas Analyse
  • Etwas Zusammenfassung
Also published here Oct. 1973
Intermagic (Vol. 1 No. 2)
26
Grund Griff Nr. 8 opening billet under arm-fold cover
 		Oct. 1973
Intermagic (Vol. 1 No. 2)
30
Karl Fulves Billet Switch with playing cards and paper clips
 		1974
Close-Up Mental Magic
48
Karl Fulves Second Method billet switch with gaffed playing cards
 		1974
Close-Up Mental Magic
49
Karl Fulves Rough Rider billet switch with cards and roughing fluid to switch billets
 		1974
Close-Up Mental Magic
50
Stephen Minch The Lonely One card from the Major Arcana is predicted
 		1974
The Book of Thoth
20
Al Mann Instant Mindreader
June 1974
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 8)
744
Robert Parrish Mysterious Casket borrowed unknown item put in wooden box and covered with paper bag, performer describes it
Variations Summer 1974
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 9th Folio)
764
Robert Parrish Bull's Eye II spectator draws something on one of two slips of paper, both are mixed on table, performer divines the slip with writing and then its content
Inspired by Summer 1974
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 9th Folio)
770
Robert Parrish Hat Pin Switch
Related to Summer 1974
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 9th Folio)
773
Karl Fulves Mind Echo spectator writes memory on slip of paper which is torn and burnt, medium in other room divines it
 		Nov. 1974
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 10 No. 1)
819
Thomas Alan Waters Some Notes on the Use of Billets - Part 1
  • Hidden I See
  • The Unnatural Fold
  • The Switch
  • Materials
  • Accessories
  • Using the Notebook
  • The Untorn Center
  • Area of Writing
  • The Fold
Related to 1974
Magick (Issue 93)
465
Thomas Alan Waters Some Notes on the Use of Billets - Part 2
  • The Tear
  • The Third Finger Provides the Pressure
  • Close-Up Routine No. One
  • 'Transmitter and Receiver'
  • Close-Up Routine No. Two
  • Addenda
  • For Office Workers
 		1974
Magick (Issue 95)
475
Ray Waters Some Notes on the Use of Billets - Part 3
  • Forget the Mechanics
  • The Rectangular Fold
  • "Great Minds Think Alike"
  • Only One Move
  • Clean Up
  • "Wired Thought"
  • And More
  • Final Notes
 		1974
Magick (Issue 97)
485
Dr. Barlow Wagman Blind Spot! reading method, in sealed envelope
 		1974
Magick (Issue 112)
558
Karl Fulves The Folded Prophecy nail writer, through envelope, carbon paper
 		1975
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
412
Pierre L. O. A. Keeler Keeler's Baffling Slate Test theory by Al Mann
 		July 1975
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 10 No. 9)
982
Francis Carlyle Germain's Paper billet switch with pencil, unclear if by Germain or Jacques Remanaux
 		1975
The Magic of Francis Carlyle
126
Theodore Annemann, Dr. Stanley Jaks Anneman's "Test of the Tiber"
Related to 1975
The Magic of Francis Carlyle
127
Nathan Stark One-Man Private Readings q&a for one person, reading of index card in box
 		1975
Magick (Issue 124)
617
Anthony Raven Powers of the Unknown! billet with question of sitter is burnt and secretly read
 		1975
Magick (Issue 128)
637
Dai Vernon Center Tear - Billet Test
1976
The First California Lecture
9
Philip T. Goldstein Your Choice prediction of a number between one and six, interesting presentation
Also published here Nov. 1976
Pabular (Vol. 3 No. 3)
335
Philip T. Goldstein Pre-Duck-Tion prediction of a freely named word in the mouth of a toy duck
 		1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
12
Philip T. Goldstein Middle Telepathy ESP card, shape and name are divined
 		1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
21
Cardboard Billet Index
1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
23
Matchbox Index
1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
23
Billet Switch
1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
25
Al Mann Acidus introduction and rave for the move
Variations 1976
Acidus
1
Al Mann The Preparations prefolding
 		1976
Acidus
4
Al Mann The Presentation and Method preparing the switch
 		1976
Acidus
5
The Temple Switch
Related to
  • "Revelations of a Spirit Medium" in 1891 and Eddie Joseph's"My Billet Switch" in "Magic of the Mind" in 1952
 1976
Acidus
7
Al Mann Opening and Reading the Billet secret reading, with dummy still in hand
 		1976
Acidus
8
Al Mann The Display Flourish opening the billet right side up to the audience
 		1976
Acidus
11
Al Mann TIps on Practicing tips on practicing the Acidus method, on the First-Finger-Grip, on Opening the Billet, and on the Temple Switch
 		1976
Acidus
12
Al Mann Challenges and Outs tips on the Acidus
 		1976
Acidus
14
Al Mann Precautions how to ensure that the billet is not folded more then twice, Acidus
 		1976
Acidus
15
Al Mann The Telephone Effect random person phoned, name divined, method for "On the Wire"
Inspired by 1976
Acidus
15
Al Mann A Short Cut alternative handling for Acidus
 		1976
Acidus
16
Al Mann Passing Thoughts thought is divined, written on a pad
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
8
Al Mann Typhon's Tongs envelopes are gathered and burnt with tongs
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
20
James F. Herpick Herpick's Tongs tongs to burn envelope
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
20
Al Mann The Pharaoh's Palm billets are switched on palm of performer, fake palm
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
23
Jack Bridwell Sealed billet switch in transparent vial, combined with tarot reading
 		1976
Magick (Issue 147)
732
Charles "Cicardi" Scott Brain Shock billet reading, billet put in pocket, reversed
Related toVariations 1976
Magick (Issue 152)
757
Jack Kent Tillar Impromptu Pseudo-Psychology slips of paper, several spectators write down pieces of information, all billets are correctly allocated, information of last billet is divined
 		1976
Magick (Issue 155)
771
Orville Wayne Meyer Psychic Paper chosen ESP symbol appears in chosen color on cigarette paper
 		1976
Magick (Issue 155)
773
Chip Cotton Sixty Seconds... into the Past Q&A with one person, Himber Wallet
 		1976
Magick (Issue 161)
803
Paul Rylander The Ultra Effect prediction on slip, for five card mental force
Inspired by 1976
Magick (Issue 169)
841
Karrell Fox A Switch on Dave Hoy's Switch using pen with two tops instead of bulldog clips
Inspired byRelated to 1976
Clever.... Like a Fox
91
Karrell Fox The Shifting Sands of the Sahara white sand on tablet used as presentational ploy to read answer from spectator's palm impression
 		1976
Clever.... Like a Fox
97
Rick Johnsson, Ellison Poland Penny --- For His Thoughts more ideas with the IBGTH Switch, with bills, paper clips, billets, dice, coins, sponge balls, combs, business cards
 		1976
Practical Impossibilities
52
Burling Hull Burling Hull's Super Psychic Billet Switch with sticky wax part in cup, billet poured into hand
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
33
Burling Hull Stage Methods of Reading and Rendering Spectators' Questions
  • The Hold Out (with assistant who collects billets)
  • The Box Entrance Method
  • Switch Basket Method
  • Back of Orchestra Switch
  • Box Collection Method
  • Hull's Brass Burning Bowl Method
  • The Mirror Bowl
  • Switch Bag Methods
  • The Method of Communicating to Performer
  • The Wireless Phone
  • Direct Connection
  • Metal Ball
  • Ball Stand
  • Roller Hand Device
  • Projector Method
  • Blackboard Method
  • Sleeve Transmission Method
  • Glass of Water Transmission Method
  • Faro Method
  • Lead-Off
  • The "Chicago" Metal Ball
  • Simplified Metal Ball: "Eureka" Model
  • Burling Hull's Non-Electrical Method
  • Hull's Deluxe Question Transmitter (table with crystal ball on it)
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
133
Burling Hull The Super-Stage Method Mind Reading Act giant buddha statue on stage with assistant in it, wireless connection
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
141
Burling Hull Complete Mind Reading Acts and Systems for Club, Banquet and Parlor
  • Burling Hull Sealed Message Reading Pyramid
  • "Mind Devination"
  • Puhl's "Sealed Letter Reading Supreme"
  • "The Unique Question Reading Act"
  • The Stylus and Envelope Method
  • The Hull-Poole Try Reading Method
  • The Envelope Package Reading Idea
  • The Book Reading Device
  • Gysels Envelope Pile Method
  • The Burling Hull Sheet Readings
  • "Reado Method" Sealed Readings
  • "The Famous $25.00 Sealed Letter Test"
  • The Burling Hull Improved Letter Test
  • The Fay Readings
  • Burling Hull's Club Stationary - Crystal Gazing Act
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
143
Burling Hull Close Work or Clairvoyant Methods
  • Sealed and Burned
  • Hull Box and Ashes Reading
  • Hull Folded Question Reading
  • Clairvoyant Envelope Reading
  • Hull's Dark Seance Reading Method
  • The Dr. Q. Dark Readings
  • Clairvoyant Writing Table Method
  • Clip Board Method
  • The Cardboard Clipboards
  • The Hull-Pool Universal Sealed Reading Act
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
159
Burling Hull The Master Volta Method for Supper Club Readings with Hull Card, flipped inside out one-handed
Related to 1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
185
Burling Hull The Volta "Lecture" Readings Method
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
188
Burling Hull The Volta Table Sealed Question Reading
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
189
Philip T. Goldstein Writer's Cramp
1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
9
Philip T. Goldstein Your Choice prediction of a number between one and six, interesting presentation
Also published here 1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
13
Al Mann The Preparation constructing The Sibylline Envelope
 		1977
The Sibylline Messages
2
Danton Voodoo Doll voodoo doll in box, body part is pierced by spectator, five pellets are contacted with lighter and four disappear in a flame, written on the fifth is the selected body part
 		1977
Magick (Issue 171)
851
Jeff Busby Busby's Billets billet switch using matchbook
Variations 1977
Magick (Issue 175)
872
Philip T. Goldstein Hot Message prediction of chosen ESP symbol, on billet with invisible ink which appears with fire
Inspired by 1977
Magick (Issue 176)
879
Philip T. Goldstein Odd Man Out! seven poker chips, two have an X on one side, spectator selects three and performer predicts how many marked chips are among them
 		1977
Magick (Issue 185)
923
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