903 entries in Paper / Envelopes
Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Prof. M. Verbeck Verbeck's Wedding-Ring Trick ring is hammered on, then put in paper programme and crumbled up, transforms into nest of envelopes with ring inside, with repeat
1890 199
Das Vorherbestimmen mehrerer gewählter Karten No. 39, four piles made, one chosen, all cards from that pile are predicted in envelope, nested envelopes system
1895 46
Das glückliche Wiederfinden No. 41, card vanishes from envelope and reappears in cigar, card either forced or freely chosen with cigar index
1895 49
Nested Multiple Out Envelope four nested envelopes with four predictions, unpacked until required prediction is accessible
May. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 5)
76
Prädestinieren remember and forget with one spectator and additional prediction in double envelope
1896 47
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Des indischen Marabuts Sehergabe three numbers named and cards counted to, numbers and cards predicted, prepared envelope, faced deck
Related to 1896 57
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Der Hellseher several spectators chose cards and seal them in envelopes, performer divines the cards inside, marked envelopes
Related to 1896 80
Un Billet d'amour card chosen, letter comes from mailman from back of audience, it is transformed into selection
1896 163
Carl Willmann Briefkasten answering letters, on using "professor", Embryoskop (Prof. Dr. W. Preyer), reading letter inside envelope (alcohol), x-rays, colored ashes from bowl of water (sand-like)
May 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 5)
80
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster The last mysterie à la Conradi envelope sealed by spectator, silk vanishes from glass (loop and pull behind chair), reappears inside
Related to Aug. 1896
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 12)
186
Multiple Out Envelope four outs
1897 135
X Rays cards in envelopes are divined, two methods, envelopes marked visually or haptically
Related to 1897 144
The Spirit Envelope three selections, slip of paper with their names appears in previously empty envelope
Variations 1897 173
Envelope with See-Through Dummy
1897 175
The Envelope Card envelope changes into card
1897 258
Das mysterieuse Couvert container attached to envelope sealed by spectator, an item can then be produced from apparently the envelope
Related to Feb. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 2)
25
Magische X-Strahlen performer is able to read content of envelope, x-ray patter, alcohol
Mar. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 2 No. 7)
106
Das amerikanische Couvert item put in envelope is switched when envelope is opened again
June 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 2 No. 11)
164
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Das geheimnisvolle Couvert design for two-way envelope
Sep. 1900
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 6 No. 9)
142
Reproduction from a Sealed Envelope container secretly attached to envelope
1903 292
Two Vanished Handkerchiefs Reproduced from a Nest of Three Envelopes spectator seals nest of envelope, two handkerchiefs vanish and reappear inside, one in each, loading envelopes behind and taking out inner envelope from behind
1903 294
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli 5. Das amerikanische Couvert neuster Fasson envelope to make billets or bills appear
1903 61
A. J. Back Palm Envelope Loading item loaded behind envelope from back palm
Aug. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 8)
119
Das mysteriöse Couvert envelope hangs on stage, answers to questions appear inside, switch on tray, black art
Nov. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 11)
172
Making Envelope Transparent alcohol, method with box and sponge in pocket
Related to 1911 22
Stanley Collins False Envelope Insertion only part of the cards are inserted into the envelope
1915 29
Charles T. Jordan Satan's Trance No. 26, four cards removed from thirty-two-card deck and put in envelope, lights out, when lights are back on the names of cards are written on envelope
Variations 1919/1920 70
Charles T. Jordan The Letter-Mailing Mystery No. 7, stack of chips with numbers, set of envelopes, envelope and postage chosen with stack of chips are divined
1920 17
Double Envelope
1924 44
Oswald Rae Mental Telepathy named card is found in small envelope, which is inside a big envelope
1926 11
Oswald Rae The Impossible Possible using a Spirit Box, name of card written down on paper and locked in box, blank card in envelope changes to that card
1926 22
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Sie spottet der Fessel. No. 5
  • 1. Der Kartenflüchtling (Ace vanishes from deck and appears inside envelope, pip covered by black Aces so Ace of Hearts poses as Diamonds)
  • 2. Die Karte als Ausbrecher (deck is encircled with rubber band, bottom card vanishes under handkerchief and appears in spectator's pocket)
1926 21
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Telepathisches Kontrollsystem. No. 16, playing card is selected and placed inside a book, on blank piece of paper sealed inside an envelope, name of card and page number appears
1926 54
Louis Nikola Unconscious Thought Transmission Random card chosen and sealed in envelope. Audience members name suit and value to form a card, which matches the card in the envelope
Also published here 1927 34
Louis Nikola The Telepathogram Magician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck
1927 54
Louis Nikola The Flight Card to Impossible Location At Any Number: Card vanishes from inside an envelope to be found in a deck sealed also in another envelope, at a location named by the spectator
1927 62
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Die Wunderkraft des Zauberspruchs writing on piece of paper vanishes and reappears, inside nest of envelopes
1927 21
Oswald Rae Bending a Piece of Glass framed piece of glass is put in large envelope and bent, when removed, glass is unharmed
1928 54
Oswald Rae Card and Cigarette three pieces of a signed and torn card in envelope transform into tobacco, card is found restored in cigarette, last piece fits
1929 8
Oswald Rae Simple Silk Sorcery chosen one of four different colored silks vanishes from paper cone and appears in desired envelope, with stand
VariationsAlso published here
  • "Simple Silk Sorcery" in "The Sphinx"
1930 57
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Die Radioschrift number appears on piece of paper inside envelopes
1930 45
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Rätselhafte Vorausbestimmung prediction in envelope, envelope switched with chair servante
1930 52
Tom Sellers Spirit Message Improvement carbon papers of different color to produce prediction or spirit message in chosen color in envelope
1931 11
T. Page Wright Envelope Card Reading cards in envelope, performer names them one by one
1933 19
Theodore Annemann Dead or Alive? cards placed inside envelope, name of dead person is revealed
Also published here Dec. 1934
The Jinx (Issue 3)
11
Theodore Annemann, Al Baker The Perfect Club Slate Routine name written up secretly on paper appears on slate
VariationsAlso published here 1934 22
Nat Scherzer A Neat Publicity Trick address chosen from different envelopes is predicted
Related toAlso published here 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 Pseudo-Psychometry personal items in envelopes, see also page 404
Related toVariationsAlso published here June 1935
The Jinx (Issue 9)
36
Theodore Annemann The Impression Moderne wax coating on envelope as impression device
Related toAlso published here 1935
The Jinx (Issue Summer Extra 1935)
43
Theodore Annemann An Original Faked Envelope with a Publicity Angle three compartments, election prediction application
Also published here Dec. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 15)
72
An Envelope Mystery forced cards put in envelopes with punch marks, including "A Variation"
1935 14
Franklin M. Chapman Sixth Sense? Joker and three other cards are sealed in envelope and mixed, performer always finds Joker, secretly small bead is added in one envelope
1936 2
Edward Bagshawe Sealed Mystery spectator names number and counts to that number in deck, magician predicted card arrived at
1936 ca. 26
James T. Deacy Just an Echo method to double write secretly on a prediction in envelope, confabulation
Related toAlso published here Feb. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 29)
185
Robert Parrish A Slate-Writing Method card and name of dead person appear on slate
1937 18
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 22
e. Change of Envelope, Containing a Bill, by Sleight of Hand bottom change with envelope, stack of envelopes in left hand
1937 12
a. With an Envelope switch of folded bill while handling an envelope where the bill is inserted
1937 12
f. Switching An Envelope Containing A Bill with easel
1937 15
g. Envelope and Blotting Paper envelope is switched and initialed
1937 15
h. Prepared Envelope
1937 16
a. Envelope With a Slit in its Face
1937 17
Envelope Switch with stack of envelopes
1937 4
New Prepared Envelope
1938 834
James G. Thompson Jr. Who Killed Mr. X? written name is divined with story presentation
Also published here Apr. 1938
The Jinx (Issue 43)
291
Jean Hugard Robert-Houdin Problem letter by Hugard about a burnt paper restored in nest of envelopes, posed as problem
Related to Sep. 1938
The Jinx (Issue 48)
339
Hen Fetsch, Harrison Reincarnation burned page with writing reappears in envelope, two methods
Also published here Nov. 1938
The Jinx (Issue 50)
349
Franklin M. Chapman Cocktail Pix cocktail picks with different colors are put in four envelopes, colors are divined behind back
Oct. 1938
Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 1 No. 4)
2
Franklin M. Chapman Selectosilko one of three handkerchiefs travels into one of three envelopes
Dec. 1938
Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 1 No. 6)
2
Making Envelope transparent alcohol
May 1939
The Jinx (Issue 56)
398
Theodore Annemann The Perfect Club Slate Routine name written up secretly on paper appears on slate
Also published here Oct. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 63)
446
Sid Lorraine Prediction method for sealed prediction envelope
Also published here Nov. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 65)
456
Al Baker Nested Envelopes Switch
Nov. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 67)
465
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 ... Things to Come prediction of card, word, number and a spectator (cloth, appearance)
1939 14
Oscar Weigle, Robert Parrish Comedy "Color-Changing" Slate "black cats at midnight", "white swans in snowstorm" appear on slate
1939 23
Tom Sellers The Spirit Guide thought of number vanishes from a card, this number was predicted as well
1939 5
Envelope Switch double lift
1939 6
Tom Sellers Change Over Cards two different colored cards in two envelopes change places
1939 12
Franklin M. Chapman When Your Number turns Up name of deceased person appears on piece of paper, initialed by spectator and sealed in envelope
Apr. 1939
Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 1 No. 10)
2
Eddie Clever Master of Will three cards in three envelopes, same cards are selected from other deck and were predicted
Dec. 1939
Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 2 No. 6)
1
Frank Kelly A Telepathic Experiment number and geometric design divined
1939 116
Envelope Switch flapless with stack of envelopes, similar to Alan Shaxon's envelope switch
1939
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 1 No. 3&4)
18
Maldino Die Gedankenfotographie picture of selection appears on photo paper, in envelope
1939
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 1 No. 3&4)
19
E. D. Wolff Astral Ad ads cut out of newspaper put in envelope, one chosen and word in it chosen, divined
Also published here Feb. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 78)
509
Theodore Annemann "At Last, Poor Yorick, I knew him when" card to nest of envelopes
Related to 1940
The Jinx (Issue 113)
669
Making Envelope transparent alcohol
1940
The Jinx (Issue 114)
674
Dr. Richard Rowe Envelopes Switch using tablet
1940 44
Charly Eperny Eine kleine Improvisation blank cards placed in envelope, pips vanish and appear on blank cards to match selections
1940
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 2 No. 1)
11
Edward Victor A "Matter-Thro'-Matter" Penknife Effect penknife is pushed through a silk and seen penetrating an envelope on other side, silk is undamaged, prepared envelope
1940 ca. 135
Envelope Switch flapless, with stack of envelopes
1941 30
Alban's L'écriture de la parole named words appear on paper in envelope, presentation apparently using modern technique, wires etc.
June 1941 7
Lloyd W. Chambers Incomprehensible Predictability out of a hat, magician picks envelope containing $5 among envelopes containing just $1, steel in envelope and magnet in wand
1941 11
Lloyd W. Chambers Impossible Spirit Test with lights off, magician divines names written on cards sealed in envelopes
1941 13
Al Baker The Flapless Envelope Switch "Baker Method"
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1941 26
Paul Curry Pay-Off bill folded and put in envelope, serial number is divined
Also published here 1941 17
Double Envelope
1941/27 185
Rapid Banking bill transposes with check in two double envelopes
1941/27 189
Glimpse Envelope to glimpse single card in envelope
1941/27 200
James F. Herpick Envelope Switch
VariationsAlso published here Sep. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 17)
74
Eddie Joseph Envelope Load and Switch card loaded into envelope from top of deck, card apparently put into envelope but left on top of deck
1942 37
Bert Allerton A Close Fit optical illusion in which envelope seems to small to fit a playing card
Variations 1942 5
Tom Sellers The "T.S." Knife to load an envelope
1943 11
Jean Hugard The WAACS and the Doughboys hotel story trick, Queens and Jacks in five envelopes change places
Variations June 1943 1
R. M. Jamison Bingo-Bonds bill in one of five bills, four spectators can spell the word "Bingo" and get the envelope they arrive at, with a stand
Dec. 1943 25
William S. Houghton Thought Vision word or drawing on blank card is put in envelope, performer divines it
1943 16
Application of Scarne's Master Change using envelope to switch something
1943/27 222
Edw. C. Jochens Your Mind Has Told Me So cards with songs, in envelope
1944
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1944)
20
R. M. Jamison Invisible Flight signed jumbo card in envelope transposes with jumbo card held and signed by performer
Dec. 1944 90
John Mulholland Prepared Envelope and Letter slide/slot for coin to slide into and appear stuck to letter with adhesive strips
1944 92
Gimmicked Envelope coin vanish from envelope via slit in bottom, opaque disc inside envelope visible from outside is used as coin dummy
1944 98
Theodore Annemann News Event Prediction three compartments, election prediction application
Also published here 1944 38
Theodore Annemann The Impression Moderne wax coating on envelope as impression device
Also published here 1944 42
Nat Scherzer A Neat Publicity Trick address chosen from different envelopes is predicted
Also published here 1944 45
Theodore Annemann Dead or Alive cards placed inside envelope, name of dead person is revealed
Also published here 1944 54
Switching Envelope manila type
1944 75
Theodore Annemann Modernized Reading for single reading or getting one ahead
Also published here 1944 148
Theodore Annemann Pseudo-Psychometry personal items
Also published here 1944 150
Theodore Annemann An Original Faked Envelope three compartments
Also published here 1944 155
James T. Deacy Just an Echo method to double write secretly on a prediction in envelope, confabulation
Also published here 1944 159
James G. Thompson Jr. Who Killed Mr. X written name is divined with story presentation
Also published here 1944 162
E. D. Wolff The Astral Ad ads cut out of newspaper put in envelope, one chosen and word in it chosen, divined
Also published here 1944 165
Hen Fetsch, Harrison Reincarnation burned page with writing reappears in envelope, two methods
Also published here 1944 168
Sid Lorraine Prediction method for sealed prediction envelope
Also published here 1944 170
Theodore Annemann The Perfect Club Slate Routine name written up secretly on paper appears on slate
Also published here 1944 175
Clarence Hubbard My Case word from ten selected, appears on previously empty slate, flap with corner cut, tray to add envelope
Also published here 1944 214
Theodore Annemann, Burling Hull New Sheet Reading questions in numbered envelopes answered by medium, Q&A, chair servante
Also published here 1944 251
James G. Thompson Jr. Mephisto Thot medium divines things written on papers
Also published here 1944 259
Grady S. Nicholson Thought Projection Test named city in envelope, multiple out
1945 326
Fredric Kolb Dead Name Duplication name is written on a card and sealed in an envelope, performer does the same, and they match
Related to 1945 10
Fredric Kolb Envelope Switch and Peek
1945 10
Harlan Tarbell Postal Inspection card is placed in envelope and divined, peek envelope
Also published here 1945 30
Envelope Switch flap removed, similar to Alan Shaxon's envelope switch
1945 42
A double envelope used to vanish stamps
1945/27 53
Eddie Clever Answer to a Mentalist's Prayer indetectible method to mark an envelope and several applications
1945/27 202
How to Force two Messages date and color, billets and envelopes
1945/27 379
Single-Slate Writing flap, big envelope
1945/27 390
William Larsen, T. Page Wright Larsen and Wright Double Message one slate, flap, large envelope
1945/27 394
Chinese Comedy Slate Message message appears on signed slate, corner cut flap
1945/27 408
Merle L. Fisher Utility Folder for Sucker Effects envelope / folder
1946
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1946)
32
Edw. C. Jochens One, Two, Three prediction of one out of three, in envelope
1946
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1946)
33
Milbourne Christopher Prognostication prediction of winner of football game inside nested envelope, fixed to a wall
Apr. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 11)
208
Milbourne Christopher Burning a Half Dollar marked coin is burnt inside envelope and appears inside purse held by spectator
May 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 12)
216
Warren H. Corning Subconscious Prediction prediction of named word in envelope, using red and black pen, carbon paper
May 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 12)
217
Murray Fields, Jean Hugard The WACS and the Doughboys climax for Hugard's routine, hotel story trick, Queens and Jacks in five envelopes change places
Inspired by Oct. 1946 259
Glendi Glendi's Mental Photography - The Dream Photograph paper to photograph in envelope, comedy presentation
1947
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1947)
27
William S. Groom Clock Dial Card Prediction prediction in envelope
1947
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1947)
36
Howard A. Adams Interstices piece of glass is put in envelope and pierced with pencil and knife, stays unharmed
Apr. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 124)
499
Paul Curry Ripping, Eh, What! for Annemann's Pseudo Psychometry, as a two person mental stunt, coding idea for assistant's tearing of the envelopes
Related toAlso published here July 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 129)
520
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley It's A Small World spectator marks any place on a globe, prediction, envelope switch behind chair
Related toVariations 1947 9
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley Date Divination assistant collects several different coins in an envelope, all dates are divined, clever subtlety
1947 32
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley Baseball Prophecy baseball game result is predicted, carbon envelope
1947 35
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 38
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley Second Sight at First Glance performer is blindfolded, accurate description of the people who put a personal object in an envelope
1947 54
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley As Far as You Like performer predicts list of words correctly, words are completly free selected, carbon envelope
1947 57
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley The Open Window divination of a city, written on paper and sealed in envelope
1947 90
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley Holding the Bag thought written on a billet and sealed in envelope is divined
1947 96
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 7
C. L. Boarde The Thumb Writer various models, on how to write numbers and letters, various designs of window envelopes
1947 63
C. L. Boarde Predictions - Variation A prediction of numbers etc. in envelope
1947 95
George G. Kaplan Envelope Switch
1948 115
Teleport Envelope Precursor
1948 138
Bob Somerfeld A Switch for the Mentalist envelope to switch billets
1948
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1948)
9
Bob Spencer E-Z! gaffed envelopes
Sep. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 160)
644
Don Greenwood Bill and Nest of Envelopes signed bill vanishes from purse and appears in nest of envelopes
Aug. 1948 455
Dr. William Weyeneth L'enveloppe spirite prediction, using chair to load smaller envelope behind larger envelope, followed by german translation "Das spiritische Couvert"
Aug. 1948 5
Harold Braunhut Thoughts Afire secret reading method for text written on postcard put in envelope
1948/27 166
Double Envelopes
  • Regular Double Envelopse
  • End-Sealed Double Envelope
  • Two-Ends-Sealed Double Envelope
  • Open-Edge Double Envelope
  • Billet Collecting Double Envelope
  • Century Two-Ends-Sealed Double Envelope
  • Mental Effects with Double Envelopes
1948/27 172
Paul LePaul Cards in a Sealed Envelope
Related toVariations 1949 214
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 15
Al Baker Al Baker's Envelope Switch window envelopes, Q&A routine application
VariationsAlso published here 1949 40
Al Baker Envelope as an Accessory slit, steal
Also published here 1949 46
Royal Vale Heath Tap Tap Tap selection and five other cards are put in envelopes, performer taps the envelopes and spectator mentally spells his card, when he stops the performer his hand is on the correct envelope, using deck with different backs (rainbow)
Apr. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 201)
802
Lu Brent Flighty Aces No. 50, Ace Assembly, aces travel from envelope to join leader ace in other envelope
1950 89
Milbourne Christopher Super Psychometry with envelopes, nail nicks
May 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 12)
657
C. E. Young The Invisible Window special design for window envelope, peek
1951
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1951)
26
Flapless Envelope Switch
1951 13
Theodore Annemann Envelope Marking Method
1951 18
Al Baker The Jet-Propelled Card unsigned but fair selection vanishes, to nest of envelopes
Also published here 1951 42
The Envelope Vanish slit
1952 61
Norman Jensen The Sticky Steal vanish of a bill in envelope / stealing something from an envelope
Jan. 1952
The Phoenix (Issue 246)
983
John Hamilton Force force of a color, several pieces of colored paper in different envelopes
July 1952
The Phoenix (Issue 259)
1035
Bob Somerfeld On Second Thought spectator named dead person before the show, later envelope with dead name is found by performer and name divined
Related to 1952 5
Bob Somerfeld Switchcraft billet switch with envelope
1952 6
Don Tanner Trio Plus One four selections in four envelopes, fifth card torn and pieces put in fifth envelope, when spectators open their envelopes they find a piece and the selections are all together in the fifth envelope
Aug. 1953
The Phoenix (Issue 288)
1151
Aage Darling Tele-Hypnosis girl sits on one of seven chairs, with alternative method for large cards
VariationsAlso published here 1953 12
Aage Darling Pin Up Girl Test five men select a picture of a girl and put them in envelopes, medium divines who chose which picture
1953 22
Aage Darling Suprema medium does psychometry routine with five objects in envelopes
1953 26
Aage Darling Symbol Test spectator selects a ESP card and puts all five cards in envelopes, performer finds correct envelope and divines symbol
1953 30
Sydney Bergson Sid's Seer sponge with alcohol dispenser for sealed message reading
Related to Aug. 1954
The New Phoenix (Issue 313)
55
Harlan Tarbell Tarbell Phantom Sticker envelope switch, method to transfer sticker from envelope to envelope
1954/27 131
Second Method loading something into envelope
1954/27 232
Mutliple Out Envelope six out
1954/27 239
Gene "Phantini" Grant Message Reading without a Clue message sealed in pay envelope
Related toVariations 1955 2
Gene "Phantini" Grant Remoto unconventional Q&A routine
1955 3
Gene "Phantini" Grant Challenge Dollar Bill Test bill in envelope and between slates, still performer divines serial number
1955 10
Gene "Phantini" Grant Delphic Divination prediction on a slip, in envelope
1955 14
Gene "Phantini" Grant Projecto prediction in an envelope, carbon
1955 16
Gene "Phantini" Grant Shades of Cassandra multiple prediction, billet in envelope
1955 17
Walter Behm Geliehen prediction of card, business card in envelope, envelope placed on pile
1955
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 16 No. 1)
270
Gustl Schieb Mein Tituba Trick pegasus page from chosen magazine, to nest of envelopes which were checked before
1955
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 16 No. 3)
300
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
Leonard Austin Dolly's Dresses four doll's dresses of different colors, chosen one vanishes and appears in chosen envelope
1956
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1956)
24
Eugene Gloye Fitting the Pieces six cards are chosen and torn in half, each spectator keeps one half and the other is sealed in envelope, performer divines cards in envelope and locates owner of other half, last piece is burnt and card is found restored in envelope
1956
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1956)
42
Theodore Annemann (b) The Window Envelope in combination with a swami
1958 12
Tony Corinda (c) The Carbon Impression Technique for sealed envelopes, also with "No Carbon Required" paper
Related to 1958 12
Tony Corinda (e) Preparation of the Prediction for window envelopes and other swami predictions
1958 13
Tony Corinda No. 14. The Week Ahead Prediction window envelope in second envelope, sent prediction
1958 21
Tony Corinda No. 15. Another Publicity Stunt sent prediction of the name of an audience member
1958 22
Tony Corinda (10) The Switch and the Force general comments, envelope, billet and cards
1958 95
Tony Corinda The Bare Hand Envelope Switch switching two visible envelopes, one for the other
1958 97
Tony Corinda (12) Trickery with Envelopes
1958 98
Tony Corinda (a) The Carbon Prediction Envelope
Related to 1958 98
Tony Corinda (b) The Nest of Envelopes loading something in the middle envelope
1958 99
Tony Corinda (4) The £75,000 Test prediction of numbers, carbon impression envelope
1958 107
Tony Corinda (3) The Window Envelope
1959 345
Tony Corinda (7) Switching of Envelopes
1959 347
Tony Corinda (8) Planting of Envelopes and Slips answering questions that are planted by performer and are not by an actual audience member
1959 347
Fredric Kolb Dead Name Duplikation name is written on a card and sealed in an envelope, performer does the same, and they match, simplified from original 1945 publication
Related to 1959
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 20 No. 6)
882
Len Belcher Enclosed Thoughts five selection sealed in envelopes and one removed, performer knows all cards also missing one, gaffed envelope
1960 79
Harlan Tarbell Postal Inspektion card is placed in envelope and divined, peek envelope
Also published here 1960
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 21 No. 1)
901
Dr. William Weyeneth Der Hosenträger switching envelopes, suspenders
1960
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 21 No. 4&5)
983
The Amazing Maurice Mental Currency one of four bills is put in an envelope, performer divines which, olfactory method
1961 17
Robert A. Nelson Nelson's Notes ideas for Mental Curency
1961 17
The Amazing Maurice A Spectator Performs Telepathy spectator divines number from a bill by looking into a glass of water
1961 19
The Amazing Maurice Maurice's Handy Andy impression method with envelopes and a note pad, carbon paper
Related to 1961 20
Dick Johnson Impromptu Headline Prediction prediction in envelope, opened with pair of scissors
1961 30
North Bigbee Registro Prediction prediction by mail, gaffed envelope to insert billet
1961 38
North Bigbee Secret of the Flame message in envelope, secret reading method, candle
1961 41
Ronald B. Edwards Money in Circulation dollar bill and half dollar in envelopes change places
June 1961
The New Phoenix (Issue 358)
259
Howard A. Adams Predictremens two predictions, with stack of coin envelopes and business cards
Also published here Oct. 1961
The New Phoenix (Issue 362)
276
Dr. Stanley Jaks Dr. Jaks Kuvert-Mysterium several spectators get an envelope, three cards are added and total written on a fourth card, those cards are put in one envelope along with a ribbon, color of ribbon, total, fourth card and person holding the cards are divined
Also published here 1961 71
Dr. Stanley Jaks Dr. Jaks magische Kraft six ESP cards are secretly put in six envelopes, performer divines where the cards are by writing them on the envelopes with chalk
Related toVariations 1961 92
Dr. Stanley Jaks Eine Reincarnation signed piece of paper is burnt and later found in nest of envelopes
Also published here 1961 142
Dr. Stanley Jaks Eine wunderbare Übereinstimmung four cards in envelopes
Also published here 1961 149
Howard A. Adams Tenvelopes three digit numbers are divined, with small envelopes
Mar. 1962
The New Phoenix (Issue 367)
295
Malvano Kartenwanderung twelve black cards in one envelope, three red cards from twelve red cards named, they travel across
1962 32
Bruce Posgate Togetherness follow-up to Clip Climax, several paper clips link into a chain in an envelope
Inspired by Sep. 1962
Ibidem (Issue 26)
11
Eugene Gloye Sorting Out Stamps routine with stamp blow book
1964
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1963-64)
18
Si Weigan ESP one ESP card is divined and one predicted in envelope
1965
The New Phoenix (Issue 398)
421
Karl Fulves Quartet selection in envelope, both torn, envelope restored, then card inside
Jan. 1966 16
Ali Bongo Penetration Minus big metal disc in envelope is penetrated with object, then vanishes entirely
1966 18
Edward Victor Papperclipped Envelope Switch
1967 259
Hans "Mr. Bogo" Boginski Mr. Bogo und der Weltmeister headline prediction, envelopes in box, promotion stunt
Related to
  • "Magie" Nr. 2, 1967.
1967
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 28 No. 3)
35
Arthur Setterington By Royal Command Three of Diamonds disappears from envelope and appears between to cards, with the pictures of Queen Victoria and the Duke of Wellington
1968 9
Arthur Setterington The Amateur Gardener three cards with a pot on it come into envelopes, the first pot gets bigger, the second has now flowers inside and the third a flower as well, which grows out of the card visibly
1968 11
Dr. William Weyeneth Ein alter Trick sum prediction in envelope inside wallet
1968
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 29 No. 2)
23
Dr. William Weyeneth Das Praktizieren einer gewählten und gezeichneten Karte in ein versiegeltes Kuvert preparation of envelope, card in envelope inside wallet
1968
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 29 No. 2)
25
George B. Anderson Pseudo Psychometry Improved spectator can chose some envelopes from a bunch, cyclical marking system
1968 24
Alton Sharpe Impossible Card Vanish card vanishes from pay envelope, slit at bottom
1969 36
Arnold De Seiver Seven Colours Of Wisdom keys in envelopes with different colored ribbons
1969 48
Tom Sellers Envelope Marking System just to mark the different one
1969 49
Aldini Thot-O-Vision Deck Freely selected card matches prediction card placed previously in envelope
1969 36
Aldini, Frank Shields Invisible Control Invisible Deck type of presentation, but freely named card is invisibly placed in empty envelope. Deck is shown to not contain the card, because it is now really in the envelope, partial rough-smooth
1969 44
Floyd Shotts, Frank Novotny I Predict: You Pock prediction of two cards, one written down and one is spelled to
1970
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1969-70)
126
Alan Shaxon Triple Reading three cards in envelopes, color, number and amount of lose change is divined
Related to 1970 43
Alan Shaxon In Person! MC trick, a name is chosen from a booklet containing artists as well as his telephone number, the number appears on a slate, the picture of the artist in a frame and the artist performs next, forcing the artist
1970 70
Anna Eva Fay Paraffin Envelope for impression
Related to July 1970 347
Tony Cole Duo Flight three blank cards, geometric shape drawn on center one and those placed in envelope, same procedure with written name and second envelope, transposition, gaffed envelopes, see also p. 402 for suggestion by Robert Byrne
Dec. 1970 389
Waru Eine Methode - Eine Spielkarte oder eine Banknote erscheinen oder verschwinden zu lassen sort of Buddha Papers using envelopes
1970
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 31 No. 4)
65
Roy Johnson Flap Finesse... (or How to eliminate Flap Fumble!!!) window envelope for switching cards, billets etc.
Variations 1971 21
Roy Johnson Spot (The amazing vanishing rabbit!!) comedy routine, card with rabbit in a top hat is put in window envelope, rabbit vanishes from card
Related to
  • Bill Severn's "Magic Comedy"
1971 23
Roy Johnson, Morty Rudnick The Schmuck Prediction! four way out prediction envelope, "all schmucks choose ..."
1971 39
Fredric Kolb Annemental reading message from sealed envelope
1971
Magick (Issue 39)
191
Rolf Andra Mental-Test set of number cards is shuffled and spectator numbers them correctly on the back, set of ESP cards and spectator locates his chosen symbol
Related to 1971
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 32 No. 5)
90
Max Lister Easy Message Reading alcohol to make envelope transparent
1972 62
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. Jet Thought one of five cities predicted in envelope (with index)
VariationsAlso published here Winter 1972
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 7 No. 6th Folio)
497
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 Envelope Switch
1972 17
Paul Siegel Trance Image signed prediction in envelope, prediction of named date, name ant telephone number
1972 30
Steve Spillman Dollar Delusion close-up version, with coin envelopes and metal washers
1972
Magick (Issue 45)
222
Charles Cameron Shrieking Skull of Kabbalah one question is answered with Tarot cards and a skull, question written down on business card
1972
Magick (Issue 49)
241
Gene Nielsen 89c Fooler leaving price tags on gaffed objects, convincer
1972
Magick (Issue 50)
250
Nathan Stark The Fourth Dimension clever single card prediction in envelope, partial three-way forcing deck
VariationsAlso published here 1972
Magick (Issue 52)
257
Walter B. Gibson Without a Shadow of a Doubt double facer with two indices on each side, prediction of one of four cards
1972
Magick (Issue 57)
281
Nathan Stark Dyna-Mental card selected and placed in envelope, placed among other envelopes is found and divined
1972
Magick (Issue 61)
301
Charles "Cicardi" Scott The Mimic Brain prediction of color, city, and number, on one card, spectator's card in envelope
1972
Magick (Issue 65)
321
Dr. Jacob Daley Daley's Envelope Bill Switch No. 120, dummy bill already in envelope
Also published here
  • The Linking Ring?
1972 36
Card To Envelope Wrinkle No. 565, erasing pencil-written address and write spectator's address on it
Variations 1972 158
Al Baker Al Baker's Initially, Envelope In Cut Envelope Switch No. 623
Related to 1972 174
Al Koran Five Star Prediction prediction of card in envelope, spectator deals through cards and stops at any point
1972 19
Alan Shaxon Triple Reading Again three cards in envelopes, color, number and amount of lose change is divined
Related to 1972 ca. 8
Al Mann Delphic Dominoes featuring envelope with four compartments that can deliver one of twelve predictions, here used with pictures of dominoes
Jan. 1973 590
Edward G. Brown The Force Card Is Substituted for a Chosen Card by Means of Apparatus
1973 195
James G. Thompson Jr. Another Dimension single card prediction in envelope, partial two-way forcing deck
Inspired by 1973
Magick (Issue 69)
343
Dr. Dan J. Alessini The Spirit Behind the Wheel prediction of a number miniature roulette wheel, business card in envelope
1973
Magick (Issue 72)
357
Roy Johnson Cookhill a la O.T.L.!!! card transposition in signed envelopes
Related to 1973
Magick (Issue 74)
367
Jack Kent Tillar Shock Waves three sealed envelopes in which are three billets with two-digit numbers, freely named number is found in chosen envelope
1973
Magick (Issue 75)
371
Gary Kurtz Diabolique! card prediction in envelope, number is named and card at that position in deck is used, half forcing deck
1973
Magick (Issue 76)
379
David Douglas Milady's Psychic Goose Bumps!! ring vanishes tied from handkerchief and appears in sealed envelope, spooky presentation
1973
Magick (Issue 77)
381
North Bigbee ESP-Sonic Prediction in envelopes, prediction
Inspired by 1973
Magick (Issue 80)
397
Charles Cameron Demon Doll voodoo doll on cardboard, prediction of name, color and body part
1973
Magick (Issue 88)
437
Stephen Minch Psychometry Worldly Rampant Pseudo Psychometry with tarot cards
Related to 1974 40
Al Mann The Griffin Envelope Switch switching two signed envelopes secretly with stack, used for prediction in which spectator's billet is used as actual prediction
June 1974 741
Al Mann Instant Mindreader
June 1974 744
Emil Loew Educated Envelope switch envelope, thought-cards-across application
Related to July 1974 753
Emil Loew, Karl Fulves Other Applications of the "Educated Envelope"
Related to July 1974 754
Robert Parrish Great Slate Test chosen card divined on slate and duplicate writing appears on another slate, repeated with random name written down by spectator
Inspired by
  • Laurie Ireland's "Three Slate Routines" (1930s)
Summer 1974
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 9th Folio)
765
Irving Bloom Ghost Coin marked coin appears in nest of envelopes
1974
Magick (Issue 99)
493
Bascom Jones Mirror Image! several symbols drawn and sealed in envelopes, one is chosen and symbol duplicated by performer
1974
Magick (Issue 105)
521
Ray Cox Odd Cards Out four cards in a envelope, suit is chosen and card turns blank, gag
1974
Magick (Issue 109)
543
Jack Avis The Wishing Envelope gimmick envelope, including three routines with it
  • The Wishing Envelope
  • The Jokers Wild
  • Transposed Marlo Reverse
Also published here Oct. 1975
Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 2)
161
Karl Fulves Envelope Solid State previous trick with pay envelope instead of card, or with full card appearing from torn envelope
1975 49
Roy Miller Psy-Clops several drawings in envelopes, one is chosen and duplicated
1975
Magick (Issue 127)
633
Charles "Cicardi" Scott The Phantini Phenomena prediction of three named letters, inside stapled envelope
1975
Magick (Issue 133)
661
Ronnie Gann Tele-kin-'easy' chosen ESP card falls over, selection with second set in envelopes
1975
Magick (Issue 136)
677
Sydney Bergson 81-Cent Mystery cards with numbers, one is selected, prediction in form of coins
1975
Magick (Issue 139)
693
Basil Horwitz The Burning Question bill in one of five envelopes, spectator names a number and finds bill, other envelopes are burnt
Variations 1975
Magick (Issue 142)
707
Vic Perry, Al Koran Envelope Switch prediction of coin in envelope, envelope to switch coin
1975
Magick (Issue 143)
713
Gerald Kosky A Few Psychometry Ideas
1975 127
Gerald Kosky Strike-Out card with five diseases written on it is handed to spectator, one is selected and card placed inside envelope, name of disease vanishes
1975 177
John Bragoli Mental Jigsaw a page from a book is torn in pieces, those pieces put in envelopes and shuffled, the perform describes the pieces
Feb. 1976
Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 6)
222
Barrie Richardson Thoughts In Transit spectator draws a figure and a number, both are sealed in envelopes, magician reveals both and the original also travel into an other envelope
May 1976
Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 9)
260
Barrie Richardson From A Mentalist's Notebook ideas on mentalism, Q&A, nail writer
June 1976
Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 10)
265
Alan Shaxon The Invisible Card and Envelopes An invisible though of card is put in an invisible envelope and sealed in an empty visible envelope. Envelope and correct card appear.
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1976 12
Alan Shaxon A Perfect Jumbo Card Change Jumbo card put in a window envelope changes to another card
1976 15
Al Mann The Mounds of Ishtar four cards selected and put in four envelopes are divined, flap envelope
1976 17
Olof Jonsson, Al Mann Clairvoyance spectator puts cards in envelopes and those envelopes in a bigger envelope, light is turned off and performer names the cards
1976 31
Al Mann The Telepathic Artist design divination of five people, with slate, flap
1976 23
Jack Bridwell The Door! ten numbered cards in envelope, one is selected and placed in a bag, number is divined
1976
Magick (Issue 145)
723
Ronnie Gann It's About Time! time is set behind back and put in envelope, time is divined
1976
Magick (Issue 147)
733
Marvin Miller Cop-Out! center tear, billet in envelope
1976
Magick (Issue 154)
768
Paul Rylander Psi Traveler bills in envelopes, performer finds only envelope containing foreign currency
Related to 1976
Magick (Issue 154)
769
Charles "Cicardi" Scott 'Super' Mental Image five ESP cards are secretly put in six envelopes, performer divines where the cards are by drawing the symbols on the envelopes
Inspired byRelated toVariations 1976
Magick (Issue 157)
781
Paul Rylander Psi Traveler... Revisited follow up for Psi Traveler, serial number divination
Related to 1976
Magick (Issue 157)
782
Erwin Schussel Cigmental five cigarettes from different brands in envelope, performer divines chosen cigarette
1976
Magick (Issue 165)
822
Paul Rylander Number Control - Three One Two three-digit number prediction in envelope, carbon paper
1976
Magick (Issue 167)
831
Thomas Alan Waters Beyond Chance spectator's question on business card changes into answer, in nest of envelopes
1976
Magick (Issue 168)
839
Burling Hull Volta Spiro-Predicto word or prediction appears on blank card with spectator's signature on other side, switching paper with stack of envelopes
1976 19
Burling Hull Thought Transference Superb word and number predicted with different-colored pencils, presented as "spectator reads minds", carbon-paper and swami with metal point instead of writing tip
1976 25
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 143
A Letter from the Vicar envelope is cut to look like a vicar's collar
1976 39
Roy Johnson 3rd Dimensional - A Banknote Switch for One Ahead Routines
Inspired byRelated to 1976 17
Eric Mason N.C.R. prediction of someone's wishes written on an Invoice, envelope & wallet
Sep. 1977
Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 1)
465
Al Mann The Sibylline Messages cards in envelopes with questions and messages on it are divined and answered
1977 1
Al Mann The Preparation constructing The Sibylline Envelope
1977 2
Al Mann The Voice from the Abyss chosen card or word appears on a blank paper sealed in a signed envelope, Abyss envelope
1977 7
Al Mann The Legal Tenders serial number is divined, with Abyss envelope
1977 8
Al Mann The Flight of the Griffins spectator writes a question and drops it addressed to the performer into the mail box, performer does the same with the answer, the next day they find out it is correct, with Sibylline envelopes
Inspired by
  • Spencer Thornton's "Anytime, Anywhere - For Newspaper Publicity" in "Secrets of Mental Magic"
1977 9
Al Mann Notes ideas and tips for the Sibylline Envelope
1977 11
Al Mann Break Through card and headline prediction, nest of envelope sent to a member of the audience by mail
1977 1
Walter B. Gibson, Al Mann Walter's Letter prediction in nest of envelopes, sent to spectator by mail
1977 10
Al Mann The Photon Shield Impression Envelope coin envelopes, carbon
1977 2
Al Mann The Photon Shield Sealed Envelope sealed envelope, that can be opened any time
1977 3
Al Mann The Word in the Circle word on newspaper is encircled and performer removes same paper, with same word marked from his wallet, carbon paper
1977 10
Al Mann Thoughts Amock Book Test three books, three words are predicted
1977 14
Al Mann, Joseph Dunninger The Ghost of the Unborn two envelopes predicting a three-letter and a five-letter word, spectator can chose one and a word from a book, word is predicted in envelope, in other envelope is prediction of a word that was not chosen and of the length of word that will be chosen
1977 1
Al Mann The Book Mark two books with bookmarks, spectator chose a word and find that bookmarks are envelopes with predictions of the chosen words
1977 18
Erwin Schussel Mind's Eye! with number cards and a torn page from duplicate magazine in envelope as a prediction
1977
Magick (Issue 179)
893
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Stuck! two numbered envelopes, change as prediction matches change from spectator
1977
Magick (Issue 180)
898
Warren Stephens Look at it This Way or This Way NCR / carbon paper envelope
1977
Magick (Issue 181)
901
Philip T. Goldstein, Jeff Busby Cued Reading cards with different colors are arranged, prediction of positions, in envelopes
1977
Magick (Issue 182)
909
Richard Mark Sealed alternate type of window envelope
1977
Magick (Issue 183)
912
Neil Poliakoff Fire the Boss! ads from newspaper are torn and sealed in envelopes one is selected and content divined
1977
Magick (Issue 184)
917
Gerald Kosky PSI-Stebbins three spectator select a ABC card and seal it in an envelope, Alphabet Stebbins
1977
Magick (Issue 189)
943
David Douglas Mental 3 Cards Across! three jumbo cards travel from envelope to other envelope, selections, envelopes numbered
1977
Magick (Issue 190)
947
Gabriella Justus Gripper based on a routine by Susie Cottrell, poker hands, one card is selected
1977
Magick (Issue 190)
949
Erwin Schussel Sonic Sight spectator seals bill in envelope before the show
1977
Magick (Issue 194)
969
Robert Cassidy Ultimate Fourth Dimensional Telepathy three pieces of information are written down, sealed in envelopes and later divined
Also published here 1977 25
Karl Fulves The Lock Mystery three keys and one lock, keys in envelopes, performer divines which envelope contains the fitting key
1977 129
James G. Thompson Jr. Modernes Zettellesen envelopes
  • Teil 2 (shorter test with only three envelopes)
  • Teil 3 (as a two-person act)
Also published here July 1977
Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 3)
117
Roy Johnson Flawless envelope switch with stack
Inspired byVariationsAlso published here 1977 24
Alan Shaxon Flapless - with a Flap - Shaxon with stack of envelopes
Also published here 1977 27
Mike Gancia Colour in View item written on card and sealed in envelope is secretly read
Related to 1977 29
Hen Fetsch Double Envelope
1978 11
Al Mann, Mr. Zodiac A Bonus - Through the Threshold spectator writes question on a business card, which is then sealed, question is divined / answered
Related to 1978 21
Al Mann The Circean Vessels flapless envelope switch, same as Shaxon envelope switch
1978 22
Elizabeth Warlock Gypsy Witch prediction of two Tarot Cards, with envelopes and glasses
1978
Magick (Issue 199)
991
Peter Zenner Impression X with stack of envelopes
1978
Magick (Issue 207)
1033
Barry Wiley Psi-Search paper is signed and sealed in envelope, mixed among others performer destroys all envelopes except the one with the paper
1978
Magick (Issue 217)
1081
George B. Anderson The Water Witch dowsing rod made of coat-hangers, finding water in a box and pseudo psychometry
1978
Magick (Issue 219)
1091
Neal Rider Clairvoyant several spectator draw something on a slip, one is selected and duplicated by performer
1978
Magick (Issue 221)
1103
Larry Becker Some Total sum prediction in envelope, close-up and stage versions
Inspired by
  • Will Dexter's "Computer Mind" in "Feature Magic for Mentalists" p. 113
Related toVariations
1978 11
Larry Becker The New Math Miracle six cards with numbers on both sides in envelopes, shuffled and turned over by spectator, total is divined
Inspired by 1978 29
Larry Becker Effect No. 2 five symbols drawn on cards and put in envelope, selected one is predicted
1978 37
Larry Becker Midas Mentalism silver coin turns into golden coin in envelope, alchemy presentation
1978 59
Larry Becker The Vampire Spell signed card in one of five envelopes, envelopes shuffled and word spelled for times, remaining envelope contains card, vampire presentation
1978 105
Larry Becker Thunderbolt three spectators chose a color each and form a total with numbers, both is predicted in envelope
Related to 1978 141
Nathan Stark Der Haltepunkt clever single card prediction in envelope, partial three-way forcing deck
Also published here Oct. 1978
Intermagic (Vol. 5 No. 3)
88
C. L. Boarde By the Numbers - Variation B numbers written on papers are placed inside envelopes to chose a page, flapless envelope switch, range
1978 93
Al Mann The Secret of Abonutichus message reading from sealed envelope, like a center tear
Related to 1979 14
Thomas Alan Waters Burning Questions questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
Inspired by 1979
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue New Thoughts For Old)
20
Thomas Alan Waters Burning Questions II questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
Inspired by 1979
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue New Thoughts For Old)
22
Thomas Alan Waters The Psychic Coercion of the Interrupted Schoolboy slate in envelope, first the name of a card appears then a number, flap, Mental Masterpiece gimmick, chalk band-writer
Related to 1979
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue New Thoughts For Old)
41
Philip T. Goldstein Homer ESP symbols, cards match with cards in envelope
1979
Magick (Issue 232)
1158
Karroll Priest The Phoenix Effect impression device, wax in envelope
Related to 1979
Magick (Issue 234)
1167
Paul Rylander Strangers seven Spades are shuffled, secured with a rubber band and placed in an envelope, performer manages to order seven Clubs in same order
1979
Magick (Issue 239)
1193
Robert Siepielski Keylock several blank cards in envelopes and and one with a drawn key, key is found and person who chose envelope, metal detector method
1979
Magick (Issue 244)
1219
Karrell Fox A K.F. Idea on an O.M. Switch envelope as billet switching box
Inspired by 1979 119
Karrell Fox Mind-velope billets mixed in envelope, some held back secretly when others are dumped out
Related to 1979 152
Karrell Fox "Pro"-Diction prediction envelope switched with newspaper
1979 157
Larry Becker Will Power six checks to celebrities, prediction of chosen check
Related to
  • Dai Vernon's "Mental Die"
1979 118
Larry Becker Heads or Tails invisible coin, prediction of heads or tails in envelope
Also published here 1979 164
Larry Becker Card Flash number is formed, card in the deck at the number predicted in envelope
1979 207
Stephen Tucker Concorde string through envelope and finger ring placed inside, ring is found threaded on string
Jan. 1979
The Talon (Issue 3)
32
Theodore Annemann Verschiedene Spezialdaumenspitzen - 1. sponge in thumb tip with chemical that makes envelopes translucent
Aug. 1979
Intermagic (Vol. 6 No. 2)
72
Len Belcher Eine Vorhersage three window envelopes with different colored cards, chosen one has prediction on back
1979
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 40 No. 3)
81
Roy Johnson The Great Divide two-way envelope
Inspired by 1979 18
Roy Johnson Third Dimensional borrowed bill in envelope, number divined
Related to 1979 40
Roy Johnson Impressed information written on paper, folded, put in envelope
1979 47
Glimpse Through Envelope thin paper
1979 8
Steven Hamilton Ferly Defragmentation Etc. prediction taken from envelope, envelope torn, prediction says "look in envelope", envelope is restored and signed selection taken from it
Inspired byAlso published here Mar. 1980
Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 3)
811
El Duco Bill Prediction five numbered envelopes in glasses, remaining envelope contains bill and remaining number is predicted
1980 9
Henry H. Fields The Rose prediction of a name, presentation
1980
Magick (Issue 257)
1281
Philip T. Goldstein Key to... the Future! in box is prediction on which attempt the lock opens
Also published here 1980
Magick (Issue 273)
1361
Stephen Minch Mind Runes four rune sticks with one spot on one side and two on the other, stick thrown and card at spot-sum position in Tarot deck noted, number and card predicted as well as spot configuration on rune sticks
1980 1
Willy "Tex Williams" Peter Der Austauschumschlag
1980
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 41 No. 1)
16
Paul Maurer Mentalmagie Eröffnungseffekt baby gag, person and amount of money in spectator's pocket is predicted on business card, nail writer with a pen / ink
1980
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 41 No. 4)
139
Al Mann One Message one of five envelopes is selected and it's the only one containing a message, the number of the envelope is also predicted, Himber Wallet
Variations 1981 15
Thomas Alan Waters Eraser's Edge method to mark an envelope
1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychometry)
137
Thomas Alan Waters Stampede method to mark an envelope
1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychometry)
137
Thomas Alan Waters Post Facto method to mark an envelope
1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychometry)
137
Thomas Alan Waters Cornered method to mark an envelope
1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychometry)
137
Thomas Alan Waters Branded method to distinguish different envelopes
1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychometry)
137
Mike Caveney A Bloody Prediction murder story, prediction of a stabbing wound, comedy routine
1981 57
Gene "Phantini" Grant Into the 4th Dimension spectator's credit card is sealed in an envelope and put in a book, then it travels in an envelope in an other book
Related to 1981 50
Gene "Phantini" Grant The Audience Hits Back ESP cards sealed in envelopes and divined, majority of spectators guess always correctly
Inspired by
  • Ned Rutledge's "Mass Miracle"
1981 63
Gene "Phantini" Grant Time Machine triple prediction in envelopes , carbon
1981 67
Gene "Phantini" Grant Supreme Psychometry pseudo psychometry, different objects in envelopes, serial number divination of a bill
1981 71
Gene "Phantini" Grant A Sense of Color five envelopes with different colored sheets, spectators guess them correctly
1981 77
Basil Horwitz Challenge Thought a name, color and a symbol are noted on a card and sealed in an envelope, performer returns correct envelopes and then divines content
Related toAlso published here 1981 49
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Peg O'Mind spectator solves puzzle, prediction of ending
1981
Magick (Issue 280)
1399
Richard Lyn Games Teleplay deck of index cards with different names, prediction of one in an envelope
1981
Magick (Issue 282)
1409
Neil Somerville Hidden Image pseudo psychometry, ESP cards wrapped with aluminium foil and sealed in envelopes
1981
Magick (Issue 293)
1463
Neil Somerville PSI-Brations X spectator divines special ticket, prediction in envelope, himber wallet
1981
Magick (Issue 299)
1493
Robert Cassidy Screen Test four spectators write something down and seal paper in envelope, three words are divined, fourth word is drawn, transparent and opaque envelopes
1981 2
John Mulholland Der Brief des Herrn Beelzebub signed coin vanishes under handkerchief and appears inside sealed envelope
Also published here
  • "The John Mulholland Book of Magic", 1963.
1981
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 42 No. 4)
106
Bruce Bernstein Triple Prediction prediction of coin toss, chosen card and total of numbers
Related to 1981 34
Bruce Bernstein Three Way Prediction word, number and city are written on billet, using envelopes
Inspired byAlso published here 1981 52
Thomas Alan Waters Seller's Markcut prediction in index card is in a window envelope, spectator selects a card which comes in the envelope too, then the deck is shuffled and cut and the performer names a card, he puts the envelope somewhere in the deck, under it is the named card and the prediction inside matches the card chosen earlier
1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Deckalogue)
226
Thomas Alan Waters Outstrip envelope, two-way out, holding card back by stripper principle
1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Deckalogue)
232
Thomas Alan Waters Spyhole mask prediction / revelation, word on a card is chosen and prediction is another card with holes on it, when held on a text it reveals the chosen word
Related toVariations 1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
313
Thomas Alan Waters Indivasion envelope for two outs
1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
317
Thomas Alan Waters Thinky seven glass vials in envelopes, spectator finds the one filled with ink
Inspired by
  • Orville Meyer's "Think Ink" in "Magic in the Modern Manner"
1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
334
Al Mann Haunting Headlines newspaper page is selected and headline is circled, prediction in envelope
1982 23
Al Mann The Five Star Gambit with the Five Star Miracle Deck, single card prediction in envelope, four-way envelope
1982 5
Al Mann Gifts Most Rare three spectator get an envelope, they select a word from a book each and the words match with prediction in envelopes, several methods
1982 8
Al Mann Awards Headliner! newspaper is torn and parts eliminated, headline from last piece was predicted in envelope, multiple out envelope
1982 5
Al Mann The Essence of Thought Q&A with one sitter, with envelopes
Inspired by 1982 1
Al Mann The Circean Vessels flapless envelope switch
1982 2
Al Mann Peeking Envelope with window
1982 2
Al Mann Threshold Three one person reading, knowing what is written on card, spectator gets two envelopes one with his card and one with message from performer, with variation
Inspired by
  • "The Threshold of Miracle" in "Sensational Mentalism, Part II"
1982 4
Norman Houghton Love Match spectator and performer shuffle envelopes and pair them up, inside are names of celebrity pairs, they match
1982 65
Roger Curzon Creased playing card is placed in small pay envelope and folded two times, when card is removed it is unharmed
Jan. 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 9)
158
Stephen Tucker, David Britland Adder spectator write numbers on paper in envelope, performer removes some they add up to any named number
Also published here Feb. 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 10)
188
William Goldman The Magic Coin bill travels to envelope, with torn corner, coin vanish and production intermezzo
Also published here Mar. 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 11)
202
Stephen Tucker Enveloped with instruction sheet, three envelopes
1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. Special #1 (Summer))
29
Neil Somerville Visual Images five images are placed inside envelopes, one is selected and divined
Feb. 1982
Magick (Issue 303)
1512
Robert Cassidy Test of the White Dwarf information written on card and sealed inside two envelopes is divined, see-through
Related toAlso published here Apr. 1982
Magick (Issue 305)
1521
Loading Envelope rubber cement
1982 5
Vanishing the Credit Card stolen out of slit in envelope
1982 6
Switch with Stack of Envelope
1982 7
Philip T. Goldstein Positive I.D. Four one-in-two chances predicted correctly, No-Gag kicker
1983 119
Thomas Alan Waters Riffledex selected word from a book is predicted in envelope, spectator can change his mind
1983
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Mindscript 1: The Book Test)
362
Thomas Alan Waters, James G. Thompson Jr. Jato word from book is predicted in envelope
Inspired by 1983
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Mindscript 1: The Book Test)
370
Karl Fulves Variation blank card in envelope against glass, ace in hand, suddenly envelope travels to hand and ace is inside, against glass only blank card
1983 5
Note: The Lick Switch billet is stolen while envelope is sealed
1983 11
Joseph Dunninger Simplicity Itself Method 7 (window envelope)
1983 13
Al Mann Note: The Window Envelope brief history of the window envelope
1983 14
Joseph Dunninger A Mystic's Favorite sealed message reading, slit in envelope
Related to
  • Paul Kara's "Karaism", 1926 and Nelson's "Mind Divination"
1983 7
Joseph Dunninger A Medium at Work envelope switch for Q&A
1983 9
Al Mann Envelope Switch two versions
1983 10
Gene Nielsen Symbols ESP cards, prediction in envelope
Jan. 1983
Magick (Issue 314)
1568
Dennis Draginis Photo Session photos of members of the audience are made with polaroid camera, then wrapped in foil and put in envelope, pseudo psychometry
Mar. 1983
Magick (Issue 317)
1582
Al Mann Destiny's Disciple question in envelope is answered, spectator gets envelope with prediction what he should do in the future
Related to Aug. 1983
Magick (Issue 322)
1607
Theophil "Philius" Weidmann, Alessandro de Luca Das Televisions-Spiel card is selected and is missing in second deck, found in envelope
1983 28
Piet Forton Der Wunderschlüssel keys in envelopes
1983 7
Piet Forton Das Zauberpfeiflein whistle starts to make sounds, different sport results in envelopes, whistle divines only possible one
1983 9
Alan Shaxon Die unsichtbaren Karten und Umschläge An invisible though of card is put in an invisible envelope and sealed in an empty visible envelope. Envelope and correct card appear.
Also published here 1983 7
Jack Paul, Alan Shaxon Stellaporation credit card in envelope is placed inside a book, other book is shown with an envelope at same position, then credit card travels inside other envelope
Also published here 1983 21
M. B. Grierson Lost Fumbulators joke, pull pants pocket out and showing the elephant "impersonation"
joke with an envelope
Oct. 1984
Pabular (Vol. 8 No. 8)
1265
Joseph Dunninger The Single Handed Method without assistant
1984 11
Basil Horwitz Challenge Thought, Version II word and symbol written on cards and sealed in envelope, both are divined by performer
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1984 65
"Fast Mike" Lewinski The Simple Killer card in signed envelope changes into ashes and is found in nest of boxes, Himber Wallet, duplicate
1984 32
Card Switch with Envelope double lift, with deck in hand
1984 54
Carl Herron The Shadow Switch switching envelope
1984 124
Don Tanner, Trevor Lewis, Philip Reed Willmarth Six Card Mental Test Again! billet in envelope prediction
Variations 1984 20
Dr. Stanley Jaks The Ultra Prediction name of city predicted in envelope
1984 4
Dr. Stanley Jaks Dr. Jaks' Incredible Prediction billet knife handling
  • The Double Envelope Method
Related to 1984 10
Roy Johnson The Switch envelope switch, normal card is switched while removing prediction jumbo card
1984 14
Kate Shiels The Irish Factotum divination of drawn ESP symbol in envelope
Jan. 1984
Magick (Issue 327)
1631
Neil Somerville Color Wheel colored pieces of cardboard placed inside envelopes, spectator choses a color and finds envelope with matching color
July 1984
Magick (Issue 334)
1669
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Psi-Kazoo different colored Kazoo (instruments), chosen one is predicted in envelope, humorous routine
Nov. 1984
Magick (Issue 342)
1709
Stephen Minch Plagiarists three predictions of symbols on a board, humorous and clever presentation
Inspired by 1984 49
Robert Cassidy Final Version: The Three Envelope Test name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1984 25
Flapless Envelope Switch
1984 26
Robert Cassidy Postscript to the Three Envelope Test moveless version of Final Version: The Three Envelope Test
Related to 1984 33
Robert Cassidy The Two Envelope Test (Also knwon as The White Dwarf) information written on card and sealed inside two envelopes is divined, see-through
VariationsAlso published here 1984 35
Robert Cassidy A Picture and A Word messages written and sealed inside two envelopes, using The White Dwarf principle
1984 36
Robert Cassidy The Verified Total Prediction prediction of total in envelope, red carbon paper
1984 68
Howard A. Adams Doppelprophezeiung two predictions, with stack of coin envelopes and business cards
Also published here Nov. 1984
Intermagic (Vol. 11 No. 2)
81
Thomas Alan Waters Pentab multiple out prediction in envelope
Inspired by 1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Myxtyr)
647
Thomas Alan Waters Mutattle question written on a card is put inside two envelopes and is sealed, performer answers the question and when the envelopes are open, the question is gone and a spirit message is found on the card
1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Myxtyr)
663
Thomas Alan Waters Swindow presentation and method for a prediction sent to a member of the audience beforehand
1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Fynys)
728
Thomas Alan Waters Trinitial triple prediction, three envelopes where spectators initials are written on, carbon envelope
1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Fynys)
751
Martin Lewis Technicolor Prediction Prediction effect with three colored envelopes
Variations 1985 143
Chosen Card into a Sealed Envelope
1985 11