Pen & Pencil

1,132 entries in Pen & Pencil
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Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Encre invisible Recipe for invisible ink and its revelation
 		1786
Testament de Jérôme Sharp
88
Die sympathetische Tinte chemical method to make writing appear on paper, paper has to be dipped in water
 		Apr. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 4)
63
Carl Willmann Briefkasten answering letters, recipe for invisible ink that becomes visible
 		Oct. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 10)
160
Sympathetische Tinte three recipes for invisible ink
Variations Aug. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 8)
126
Giovanni Manfretto Der schwebende Stab à la Giovanni Manfretto wand or similar object clings to hand, thread
 		Sep. 1896
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 2 No. 1)
11
Antonio Molini Sympathetische Tinte recipes for invisible ink
Inspired byRelated to Oct. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 10)
157
Antonio Molini Sympathetische Tinte second part
Related to Nov. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 11)
174
Henry Slade Slade's Geistertafel piece of chalk under nail of thumb, or sticky invisible writing and chalk powder
Related to Nov. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 5)
76
J. Marcellin Sympatetische Tinte "sympathetisch", recipe for vanishing and re-appearing ink
 		Aug. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 8)
122
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Briefkasten answering letters, recipe for ink that becomes invisible
 		May 1898
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 11)
176
Der magnetisierte Bleistift pencil lies off-balanced on fingers and erects, needle comes out of one end, also with wire in cigarette
 		Dec. 1899
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 5 No. 12)
190
Glimmbilder herzustellen No. 4, drawings that appear when heated, chemical
 		1900
Der Amateurzauberer
158
Carl Willmann Ueber ein neues Papier für Geheimmitteilungen on appearing writing
 		Oct. 1900
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 6 No. 10)
159
Die Flammenschrift writing burns into piece of paper
 		Nov. 1900
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 6 No. 11)
175
To Palance a Lead Pencil puzzle
 		1902
The Modern Conjurer
302
Die Stiftspange nail writer, for slate, only on finger tip
Related to Jan. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 1)
12
Die Stiftplatte nail writer, for slate, only on finger tip
 		Jan. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 1)
12
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
Louis Nikola The Telepathogram Magician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck
 		1927
The Nikola Card System
54
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Mit Röntgen-Augen one of four different colored pencils is placed inside a box, divination of the color
 		1927
Leichte Zauberei
54
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Hypnose und Wanderung im Reiche des Unorganischen pencil erects on hand, then it vanishes from envelope and appears inside paper cone
 		1927
Leichte Zauberei
90
Joe Berg The Blank Cards of Psyche two blank cards are initialed on both sides by the spectator, then tied together, name of selection or another word appear on the card
 		1930
Here's Magic
15
Tom Sellers Spook Pencils four pencils of different color, spectator writes with one of them and performer knows which color has been used
 		1931
Magical Pleasantries
5
Tom Sellers New Magnetic Pencil pencil sticks to hand, flesh-colored ring
 		1933
More Secrets
10
Tom Sellers An Amazing Dictionary Feat word selected as performer is out of the room is divined by him, secret message inside pencil
 		1933
More Secrets
13
Theodore Annemann A Rule of the Thumb book or magazine test with assistent or medium, information secretly written on magazine with nail writer
Also published here 1934
SH-H-H--! It's A Secret
8
Tom Sellers Bending a Pencil
1935
Quick Tricks
13
Theodore Annemann The New Nile Divination a spectator thinks of a two digit number, random numbers are added, the sum match with the thought of number
Variations 1935
Complete One Man Mental and Psychic Routine
10
Ralph W. Read The Spirit Pencil pencil taps by itself to answer questions
Related toAlso published here 1935
Complete One Man Mental and Psychic Routine
22
Frank Lane, U. F. Grant A Sweetheart card marked on the right side of the face, then card marked on left side of the face, they turn out to be the same
 		1935
They're Off
31
Theodore Annemann Triple Coercion color, card and number are named and predicted, only number free choice, nail writer
Related toVariationsAlso published here June 1936
The Jinx (Issue 21)
123
Theodore Annemann Pencil Routine outline, combining puzzles, gags, effects
 		Aug. 1936
The Jinx (Issue 23)
142
Franklin M. Chapman Telepathy? performer marks the face of a card with a pencil, spectator names any card, it is the marked one
Also published here 1936
Six Bits
2
Telepathy? performer marks a card on the face, it is the one named by spectator, nail writer
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
300
Great Psychic Card Feat spectator marks card behind deck, divined, dummy pencil (Tom Sellers)
Related to 1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
301
Robert Parrish Duo Telepathy coding with thumb/nail writer on chalk
Also published here Feb. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 29)
188
Theodore Annemann My Own Swami Test predicting anything, pocket writing
Related toAlso published here Oct. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 37)
249
Dr. Jacob Daley Ultra Addition
Related toAlso published here Nov. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 38)
251
Robert Parrish Slate Psychics chosen card predicted on slate, then design duplication, using slate nail writer
Related to 1937
You'd be Surprised
20
Dr. Edward G. Ervin A Subtle Penetration handling for wand or pencil through handkerchief
 		1937
The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin
42
Breaking A Pencil With A Dollar Bill
1937
Money Magic
20
David E. Swift The Pencil Fountain water is produced from borrowed pencil
 		1938
Greater Magic
831
Martin Gardner The Houdini Pen
1938
The Jinx (Issue Winter Extra 1937/38)
278
Martin Gardner Fountain Pen Gone pen vanishes from handkerchief
 		1938
The Jinx (Issue Winter Extra 1937/38)
278
Franklin M. Chapman Psychic Slate Mystery predictions of two selected cards on slate, chalk swami
 		Dec. 1938
Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 1 No. 6)
3
Peter Warlock Pencil Note on Nail secret cue sheet, recipe
 		Apr. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 55)
390
John B. Ward Pencil & Peg Mystery three holes in pencil, small peg jumps from hole to hole
 		June 1939
Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 1 No. 12)
4
Wissen Sie schon, wie man sympathetische Tinten Herstellt? different chemical formulas for changing ink
  • Tinten, die durch Flüssigkeit oder Dämpfe sichtbar werden
  • Tinten, die durch Wärme sichtbar werden
  • Tinte, die durch Belichtung zum Erscheinen kommt
Also published here
  • "Magie" Vol. 14, Nr. 6/7.
 1939
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 1 No. 5)
22
Ralph W. Read Ascension rising stick/pencil on hand
 		1940
The Jinx (Issue 118)
694
Ralph W. Read The Impulse stick/pencil taps by itself on spectator's hand
Also published here 1940
The Jinx (Issue 118)
695
Connor Everready Pencil Trick vanish and production of a pencil
 		1940
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1940)
4
Charles Hopkins 8 - Use a thumb writer. How to use thumb writer to get out of sticky situations
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
24
Joseph Ovette The Whispering Thought assistant in other room divines card
 		1940
Fast Ones
11
Martin Gardner Pen Kink borrowed pen is placed away and then produced again
Also published here 1941
The Jinx (Issue 132)
759
Travelling Fountain Pen traveling from performer's inner pocket to a spectator's pocket, stooge
 		1941
After the Dessert
13
Franklin M. Chapman Stunner No. 1 two decks shuffled and then dealt in unison, two cards match at a certain position (percentage trick), card and position predicted on back of business card
Also published here 1941
Ten Stunners with A Nail Writer
1
Franklin M. Chapman Stunner No. 2 medium in other room divines a freely selected card, secretly written with nail writer inside matchbook
Related toAlso published here 1941
Ten Stunners with A Nail Writer
1
Franklin M. Chapman Stunner No. 3 medium in other room divines a freely named card, secretly written on face of a card with nail writer
Also published here 1941
Ten Stunners with A Nail Writer
2
Franklin M. Chapman Stunner No. 4 two chosen cards predicted, two methods combined, "still as modern as television"
Also published here 1941
Ten Stunners with A Nail Writer
3
Theodore Annemann Stunner No. 5 book or magazine test with assistent or medium, information secretly written on magazine with nail writer
Also published here 1941
Ten Stunners with A Nail Writer
3
Franklin M. Chapman Stunner No. 6 medium in other room gets a selected word from a book, secretly written with nail writer inside matchbook
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1941
Ten Stunners with A Nail Writer
4
Franklin M. Chapman, Al Baker Stunner No. 7 list with names, one dead, it is divined by performer
Related toAlso published here 1941
Ten Stunners with A Nail Writer
5
Franklin M. Chapman Stunner No. 8 total of three rolled dice is predicted
Also published here 1941
Ten Stunners with A Nail Writer
5
Franklin M. Chapman Stunner No. 9 card with text mailed to spectator who is told to underline any word, it is predicted on another card
Also published here 1941
Ten Stunners with A Nail Writer
6
Franklin M. Chapman Stunner No. 10 date, color and city predicted, "The effect is identical with that featured by Alexander in his full evening show."
Also published here 1941
Ten Stunners with A Nail Writer
7
Franklin M. Chapman Extra Stunner performer marks the face of a card with a pencil, spectator names any card, it is the marked one
Also published here 1941
Ten Stunners with A Nail Writer
7
Franklin M. Chapman On the Thumb Writer credit information, general information
 		1941
Ten Stunners with A Nail Writer
8
Tom Sellers Four Colour Change Pencil
1942
That's Good!
12
Laurie Ireland A Suggestion For A New "Levitator" sticky stuff for levitating small objects
 		1942
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1942)
16
7 kleine Tricks am Tisch
  • bet with matches
  • balancing a pencil
  • balancing three coins
  • balancing a glass on the table
  • coin penetrates filled beer glass and tabletop
  • magnetized cigarette
  • balancing a pencil, different method
 		Sep. 1942
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 4 No. 9)
3
Franklin M. Chapman With a Nail Writer card named by spectator is predicted on business card
 		1942
Quick Tricks
5
Ed Reno The Vanishing Pencil pull
 		1942/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
146
Vivian St. John Disembodied C.P.A. lady from audience is blindfolded and reveals a result from a calculation
 		June 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 37)
153
Leon Maguire Thumb Nail Writer pencil to hold nail writer
 		Oct. 1943
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 1 No. 5)
19
Paul Morris A Miracle of Coincidence performer writes number and name on unknown card, spectator selects same card again
 		Oct. 1943
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 1 No. 5)
19
Was Dein ist, ist... sein. apparently placing pen of spectator inside jacket pocket, appears in pocket of other spectator, french translation on page 5 "Ce qui est tien, est... sien"
 		1943
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 5 No. 3)
3
William S. Houghton "Blue Pencil" Book Test spectator opens book behind back near center and makes a cross on the page, another spectator finds that cross and performer divines the word that is closest
 		1943
The Magic 36
17
A Fountain Pen Nifty cap of fountain pen vanishes and reappears on pen
 		1943/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
88
A Dollar makes a "Break" bill to coins, bill breaks pencil (outstreched finger)
 		1943/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
127
Louis Tannen Tri-Umph prediction of a number, written on paper in envelope
 		May 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 61)
248
George Starke The Thumbnail Writer on the problem of bad handwriting, automatic writing
 		May 1944
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 1 No. 12)
51
R. M. Jamison Thumb Writer Telepathy telepathy presentation
 		July 1944
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 2 No. 2)
59
Jean Hugard, Herbert Hood Dice Production and Tricks 1. Production of a dice (with a handkerchief)
2. A mind reading trick (with a handkerchief)
3. Dipping into the future (prediction on a business card, by Herbert Hood)
 		Aug. 1944
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 2 No. 3)
64
Theodore Annemann My Own Swami Test predicting anything, pocket writing
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
145
Theodore Annemann Triple Coercion color, card and number are named and predicted, only number free choice, nail writer
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
147
Dr. Jacob Daley Ultra Addition
  • Dr. Daley's Variation with Mechanical Slate
Related toAlso published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
196
Robert Parrish Duo Telepathy coding with thumb/nail writer on chalk
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
202
Ralph W. Read Introduction credit information
 		1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
3
Franklin M. Chapman Nail Writers: Types and Method on different types and handling
  • Getting Set for Action
  • Use Fairly Stiff Cards
  • How to "Nail Write"
  • Practice Essential
  • The Visible Lead Pencil
  • Repetition
Related to 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
7
Franklin M. Chapman Identical Twins No. 1, two decks shuffled and then dealt in unison, two cards match at a certain position (percentage trick), card and position predicted on back of business card
Also published here 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
11
Franklin M. Chapman Light On The Subject No. 2, medium in other room divines a freely selected card, secretly written with nail writer inside matchbook
Also published here 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
11
Franklin M. Chapman A Whispered Selection No. 3, medium in other room divines a freely named card, secretly written on face of a card with nail writer
Also published here 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
12
Franklin M. Chapman Two-way Telepathy No. 4, two chosen cards predicted, two methods combined, "still as modern as television"
Also published here 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
12
Theodore Annemann Like An Open Book No. 5, book or magazine test with assistent or medium, information secretly written on magazine with nail writer
Also published here 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
13
Franklin M. Chapman Word For Word No. 6, medium in other room gets a selected word from a book, secretly written with nail writer inside matchbook
Also published here 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
14
Dr. Edward G. Ervin Easy Mark No. 7, book test, assistent divines word, secretly marking word and page with nail writer
 		1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
15
Franklin M. Chapman, Al Baker The Quick or the Dead No. 8, list with names, one dead, it is divined by performer
Also published here 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
15
Franklin M. Chapman At The Bar No. 9,
total of three rolled dice is predicted
Also published here 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
16
Franklin M. Chapman Long Distance Telepathy No. 10, card with text mailed to spectator who is told to underline any word, it is predicted on another card
Also published here 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
17
Franklin M. Chapman The Swami Test No. 11, date, color and city predicted, "This effect is identical with that featured by Alexander in his full evening show."
Also published here 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
18
Franklin M. Chapman Telepathy No. 12, performer marks the face of a card with a pencil, spectator names any card, it is the marked one
Also published here 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
18
Conrad H. Haden You Think As I Think No. 13, named number or digit is predicted, repeated
 		1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
19
Conrad H. Haden A Pinch Hitter No. 14, three three-digit numbers are predicted, stooge that nail-writes them in
 		1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
19
Conrad H. Haden Whose Name? No. 15, assistant (or stooge) write freely chosen name on frame of slate and blindfolded performer then divines it
 		1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
20
Franklin M. Chapman Seeing Red No. 16, freely named card predicted, nail writing through envelope with carbon paper
 		1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
21
Conrad H. Haden Easy Card Prediction No. 17, chosen card predicted on business card
 		1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
21
Chung Ling Soo The Invisible Hand No. 18, answer to a question appears on blank card
Also published here
  • Spirit Slate Writing and Kindred Phenomena, Chung Ling Soo, 1989
 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
22
Ralph W. Read Via Telephone No. 19, a prediction is made, then any person is called via telephone and the amount of money he has in his pocket is predicted, different nail writing based methods
Also published here
  • Ralph Read's instruction sheets for nail writer gimmick
 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
22
Ralph W. Read Music In The Air No. 20, musical tune predicted in envelope
Also published here
  • Ralph Read's instruction sheets for nail writer gimmick
 1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
23
Dr. Edward G. Ervin Is It Telepathy? No. 21, letter, figure and geometrical design divined by performer
 		1944
Twenty Stunners with A Nail Writer
24
Ronald B. Edwards Bi-Mentalism card is pushed in a deck, named card is found next to it, two versions:
  • 1. Stack and nail writer
  • 2. Svengali
 		1945
My Best
80
Ralph W. Read Tapping Pencil spectator feels "impulses" that still pencil makes on back of his hand, or on table or box
Also published here 1945
My Best
184
Jimmy Sanders Perpetual Pencil bullet-type pencil with disk rolls on table until order is given
 		1945
My Best
185
John Booth Pen-Plexity code a number to a medium with a fountain pen
 		1945
My Best
197
Robert A. Nelson Radar Pencil Mental Routine one of four cards is picked up secretly, card is detected, radar pencil
 		1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
22
Robert A. Nelson, Dr. H. Walter Grote The Twenty-First Stunner ungaffed
Inspired by 1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
23
William Larsen Subtle Prediction Idea prediction in envelope, held by assistant
 		1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
49
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Maurice Zolotow, Dai Vernon, Bert Allerton, Annemann's use of the nail writer, Tom Osborne, Jay Marshall
 		Mar. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 79)
323
Bruce Elliott Silver Walls piece of paper is put between two coins, any number appears on the paper
Related to May 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 83)
336
C. L. Boarde Prepositions word and position is predicted in a newspaper, spectator can chose publishing date
 		May 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 84)
342
Albert Cohn Mental Marvels with general comments on mentalism, two numbers thought of and divined (psychological forces), last number or word always is right
Related to Dec. 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 7)
171
Albert Cohn An alternative test name that a spectator thinks of is predicted
 		Dec. 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 7)
180
Albert Cohn Second alternative change in spectator's pocket is predicted, one off, perhaps spectator has left a penny in the pocket
Related to Dec. 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 7)
180
Superba Prediction nail writer
 		1945/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
214
Ralph W. Read Tapping Pencil spectator feels "impulses" that still pencil makes on back of his hand, or on table or box
Also published here 1945/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
259
Milbourne Christopher Salt Passe salt vanishes and appears back in hand, hollow pencil
 		Nov. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 6)
264
Dr. William Weyeneth Fabrication d'une cigarette dans la main paper and tabac transform into cigarette in fist, using pen, followed by german translation "Fabrikation einer Zigarette, frei in der Hand"
 		Jan. 1946
La Baguette Magique (Issue 7)
4
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
Ronald B. Edwards Predic 222 method for calculating quicker than spectator
 		Oct. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 136)
547
George C. Engel Guessing Is Fun one card and two chosen words, predictions written on index cards, see p. 320 for comment by Eddie Clever
 		Mar. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 10)
299
C. L. Boarde The Thumb Writer various models, on how to write numbers and letters, various designs of window envelopes
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
63
C. L. Boarde Living and Dead - Variation E list, check mark by performer
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
82
C. L. Boarde Projection - Variation A performer divines symbols and numbers written down by performer
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
93
C. L. Boarde Predictions - Variation A prediction of numbers etc. in envelope
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
95
C. L. Boarde Predictions - Variation B several four-digit numbers are added, total is predicted, several methods
 		1947
Mainly Mental Vol. 1 — Billet Reading
97
Robert Craig The Ball Point Pen Swami ink
Related to 1948
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1948)
29
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column Christmas themed magic
  • Rose Bush
  • Production Box
  • One Ahead
  • Dove Pan
  • Nail Writer
  • Nest of Boxes
  • Card in Ball
  • Electra
 		Dec. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 7)
491
U. F. Grant Chalk Penetration chalk mark is rubbed through a table or surface and appears on the performer's other previously examined hand
 		Oct. 1948
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 1 & 2)
14
Floyd Catlin Silk Vanishing Pencil same mechanism as silk vanishing wand, in paper cone
 		1949
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1949)
37
George Schindler Tic-Tac-Toe prediction of a field
 		Sep. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 186)
743
George B. Anderson The "Truth or Consequences" Prediction comedy routine, prediction what spectator A does to spectator B, and performer knows their names
 		1949
It Must Be Mindreading
29
Milbourne Christopher The Floating Pen with gimmick, pen sticks to fingers
  • Floating Wand
 		Aug. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 3)
569
Felix Korim Publicity Stunt Prediction low tech
 		Apr. 1949
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 7)
4
Don Tanner The Dead Return spectator writes question on card which is put in envelope, envelope burns in a flash and question is now on other side of envelope
 		Apr. 1949
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 7)
11
U. F. Grant Grant's Mutilated Hanky borrowed handkerchief, ink spots, cut up, then restored
 		Apr. 1949
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 7)
13
Al Baker Thought Transmission performer makes spectator write certain numbers, pencil reading, nail writer on first finger tip
Also published here 1949
Mental Magic
37
Clettis V. Musson The Flight of Thought three pencils, named colored one vanishes
 		1950
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1950)
25
Bill Woodfield Automatic Writing automatic writing turns out to be the selected card, way to write in mirror writing, see also p. 842
VariationsAlso published here Aug. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 210)
838
Jack Yeager Flying Ink ink from a pen and water in a glass transpose
Also published here
  • Jack Yeager's "Second Portfolio of Tricks"
 1951
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1951)
8
Tom Ransom Racing Aces! four Aces marked with an X on the back, covered each with three cards, Aces vanish and appear in pocket, vanishing ink
 		June 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 232)
928
Sam Leo Horowitz X-It! paper torn in eight pieces, performer draws an X on four of them, the marks disappear and appear on the other pieces
Inspired byAlso published here July 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 233)
930
George Schindler One in a Million one card is marked with an X, spectator selects exactly that card
 		July 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 234)
934
Bill Nord Magical Rorschach ink blot vanishes, Rorschach test presentation
 		Aug. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 236)
945
Dr. Stanley Jaks You Cross As I Cross spectator and performer make a cross on a page in a book with the same title, it's the same page
Also published here Dec. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 245)
979
Don Alan The Inflation Pencil gag pencil, to vanish objects
 		1951
Close-Up Time with Don Alan
7
Toni Koynini One Pound Revelation pound note between cardboards, name of free selection appears on note, then card itself appears between boards
  • Alternative Routine - With Borrowed Cards
 		1951
Toni Koynini's Card Miracles
27
Dr. William Weyeneth Die restaurierte Trick-Ruine add a number idea, using nail writer, idea from American magazine
 		1951
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 12 No. 4&5)
32
Bill Nord Bill Nord's Ring on Pencil pencil pushed through a folded card, ring penetrates pencil, with Bill-Z-Bub gimmick
Variations 1952
Jardine Ellis Ring on Stick and Ring on Rope
7
Eddie Joseph The Mesmerized Swizzle Stick stick clings to hand, stick starts turning, also possible with pencil
 		1952
Tricks for Informal Occasions
4
Eddie Joseph The Vanishing Pen Cap pen cap vanish, with handkerchief
 		1952
Tricks for Informal Occasions
11
Eddie Joseph Write a Word pen vanishes and is produced from spectator's jacket
 		1952
Tricks for Informal Occasions
31
Karrell Fox Rubber Pencil rubber pencil gag using Herpick's Phantom Pencil
 		1953
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1953)
43
Milbourne Christopher Bases Loaded selected name of a vip is divined, performer writes names on billets and one is selected, see also p. 1115 for ideas by Vin Carey
 		Jan. 1953
The Phoenix (Issue 273)
1090
John Murray Murray's Muse ideas for Herpick's Phantom Pencil
 		Apr. 1953
The Phoenix (Issue 279)
1115
George Schindler Radar Magnet idea for the radar pencil
 		Apr. 1953
The Phoenix (Issue 279)
1115
Vin Carey Boxed gag, pencil does not write on paper
 		Apr. 1953
The Phoenix (Issue 279)
1115
Alex Elmsley Effort for the Ultra Close-Up Worker torn and restored pencil lead
 		June 1953
The Phoenix (Issue 283)
1131
Dick Piser The Fifth Card selected ESP card is predicted on piece of paper
 		Nov. 1953
The Phoenix (Issue 294)
1176
Aage Darling The Marked Card spectator makes a cross on a card behind his back, other spectator finds the card by selecting it from a fan
 		1953
I'll Read Your Mind
49
Karrell Fox "Neversharp" Pencil giant pencil gag
 		1954
Kornfidentially Yours
31
Al Koran "Hanky Panky" Routine borrowed handkerchief is burned and restored, then coins and a filled wine glass appear
  • 1. Penetration of the handkerchief by the pencil
  • 2. Burnt and restored handkerchief
  • 3. Cut and restored handkerchief (Jack Chanin)
  • 4. Continuous production of coins from the handkerchief (Jack Chanin)
  • 5. Production of a cigarette and lighter from the handkerchief
  • 6. Production of a glass of wine from the handkerchief (Jardine Ellis)
Also published here 1954
Routined Manipulation Finale
154
Harlan Tarbell, Frank Butler Envelope Prediction nail writer, anything predicted in three envelopes one into the other
 		1954/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
225
John A. M. Howie John Howie's Ring on Pencil pencil pushed through a folded card, ring penetrates pencil
Inspired by 1955
Routines with the Jardine Ellis Ring
14
Martin Gardner Pencilvania ideas for effects with pencils, with ribbon, naming color
 		Dec. 1955
The New Phoenix (Issue 334)
146
Tricks mit Duoplast ideas with Duoplast, sticky magic with pencil, matched and cards
 		1955
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 16 No. 6)
374
Stewart James The Open Prediction #11 similar to previous method with back-to-back deck after cut, ungaffed, prediction written on face of another card
 		Aug. 1955
Ibidem (Issue 3)
9
Everett Lyda Who Gets the Prize humorous routine for Loop Pencil puzzle, as competition with two spectators
 		1956
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1956)
6
Robert Parrish Duo Telepathy coding with thumb/nail writer on chalk
 		1956
Annemann's "No Code" Telepathy
4
Don Alan Ball Point Pen gag, ball appears on pen
 		1956
Pretty Sneaky
37
Don Alan It's a Small World gags with a small pencil sharpener globe
 		1956
Pretty Sneaky
42
Harry Lorayne RingToo on pen
 		1956
The New Phoenix (Issue 337)
158
Jerry Andrus Vanishing Pen from handkerchief, lapping
Also published here 1957
Up Close with Andrus
1
Jerry Andrus Pen Under Cards pen appears under two bent cards on table
 		1957
Up Close with Andrus
1
Jerry Andrus Reversing Pen orientation of pen reverses in paper tube
 		1957
Up Close with Andrus
1
Tony Corinda Different Types of Writers A. Described as "The Swami Gimmick"
B. Described as "C" Type
C. Described as The Band Writer
D. Described as the Overnail Writer
E. Described as an "Adhesive Writer" (Eric Mason's Boon)
F. Described as The Thumbtip Nailwriter
Related to 1958
The Swami Gimmick
4
Tony Corinda Points to Consider with All Types on nail writer
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
6
Tony Corinda How to Use Your Swami Gimmick
1958
The Swami Gimmick
6
Tony Corinda (a) Getting the Gimmick Into Position For Use swami holdouts, and where to ditch it afterwards
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
6
Tony Corinda (b) How to Handle the Gimmick When It Is On
1958
The Swami Gimmick
8
Tony Corinda (c) How to Write On - The Right Type of Card
1958
The Swami Gimmick
8
Tony Corinda (d) How to Hold the Card Before, During and After Writing
1958
The Swami Gimmick
8
An Opening Effect of Mentalism number is predicted, written on a card
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
9
Tony Corinda (e) The Technique of Writing
1958
The Swami Gimmick
10
Tony Corinda (f) The Style of Writing and What to Write
1958
The Swami Gimmick
10
Tony Corinda Section Two: Special Techniques
1958
The Swami Gimmick
11
Tony Corinda (a) The Use of Different Colours
1958
The Swami Gimmick
11
Theodore Annemann (b) The Window Envelope in combination with a swami
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
12
Tony Corinda (c) The Carbon Impression Technique for sealed envelopes, also with "No Carbon Required" paper
Related to 1958
The Swami Gimmick
12
Tony Corinda (d) The Ink Writer
1958
The Swami Gimmick
13
Tony Corinda (e) Preparation of the Prediction for window envelopes and other swami predictions
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
13
Tony Corinda (f) The Fingernail best length to wear a swami and the treatment of it
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
14
Tony Corinda (g) Alternative Methods of Holding the Card
Related to 1958
The Swami Gimmick
14
Tony Corinda (h) The Visible Pencil
1958
The Swami Gimmick
15
Tony Corinda Section Three: Modesty and Mentalism Mixed exceptional uses of nail writer, Henry Slade, Madam Dis Debar, Carl Franks, Keeler, Chung Ling Soo
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
16
Tony Corinda No. 1. The Spectator as the Telepathist spectator receives performer's number figure by figure
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
17
Tony Corinda No. 2. First Variation of the No. 1 Principle spectator receives a thought of name
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
17
Tony Corinda, Burling Hull No. 3. Second Variation of the No. 1 Principle slip of paper is sealed between two pennies, spectator receives a though of date
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
17
Tony Corinda No. 4. Straight to the Point thought of number or amount of change is predicted
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
18
Tony Corinda No. 5. A Stage Trick color, city and date are predicted on three numbered cards
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
18
Tony Corinda No. 6. spectator is selected with ping pong ball, named place is predicted in an envelope
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
18
Tony Corinda No. 7. A Card Trick unknown card is marked with initials of the spectator, who finds that card by coincidence
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
19
Al Baker No. 8. Living and Dead.
Related to 1958
The Swami Gimmick
19
Tony Corinda No. 9. A Close up Quickie date of a coin is predicted
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
19
Tony Corinda No. 10. Two Person Telepathy medium in other room gets a selected word from a book, secretly written with nail writer inside matchbook
Inspired by 1958
The Swami Gimmick
19
No. 11. A Mediumistic Effect message from a dead person
Related to
  • Joseph Rinn's " Searchlight of Psychical Research", 1954
 1958
The Swami Gimmick
20
Tony Corinda No. 12. Time and Space, An Informal Effect imaginary trip
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
20
Tony Corinda, Eric Mason No. 13. The Card in Glass card with prediction put in a glass, hole in glass
Related to 1958
The Swami Gimmick
21
Tony Corinda No. 14. The Week Ahead Prediction window envelope in second envelope, sent prediction
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
21
Tony Corinda No. 15. Another Publicity Stunt sent prediction of the name of an audience member
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
22
Aage Darling, Tony Corinda No. 16. The Seven Chairs
Inspired byVariations 1958
The Swami Gimmick
22
Tony Corinda No. 17. Any Date of the Year two calendars, spectator and performer mark the same date
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
22
Tony Corinda 18. The White Swami writing appears between two slates
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
22
Tony Corinda No. 19. The Sex Detector sent prediction of the sex of a baby
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
23
Tony Corinda No. 20. Headline Predictions
1958
The Swami Gimmick
23
Tony Corinda No. 21. Topical Effects prediction of sport results
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
23
Tony Corinda No. 22. A First Class Newspaper Test selected word of a newspaper is predicted
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
23
Tony Corinda No. 23. Dartboard Prediction prediction of the total score
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
24
Tony Corinda No. 24. Matches or Cigarettes prediction of the amount of spectator's cigarettes or matches
 		1958
The Swami Gimmick
24
Tony Corinda (5) The Swami and the Pencil performer writes a prediction, spectator writes the same
 		1958
Pencil, Lip, Sound, Touch and Muscle Reading
34
Tony Corinda (3) A Pocket Trick pencil is removed from a box, color is divined, fake pencil
 		1958
Pencil, Lip, Sound, Touch and Muscle Reading
42
Tony Corinda (1) The Billet Pencil loading a billet in an envelope
Related toVariations 1958
Predictions
86
Tony Corinda (9) The Swami Gimmick short, referring to Step One
 		1958
Predictions
95
Tony Corinda (2) Quadruplication one card is selected from a face up deck and signed, card is predicted with several ways, only odd back, written in an envelope and another odd card duplicate in performer's pocket. Routine includes the No-Gag (Maurice Fogel)
 		1958
Predictions
103
Tony Corinda (7) Novel Adaption of the "Card in Balloon" prediction of a number is inside a balloon
 		1958
Predictions
113
Tony Corinda (16) Double-Impact Prediction card is named and a position, the position is written on an envelope and the card is inside
 		1958
Predictions
120
Tony Corinda (19) X - Marks the Spot prediction of one card, spectator marks one card on the face behind his back
 		1958
Predictions
122
Tony Corinda (5) The Bartender's Nightmare! divination of a serial number, blindfolded
 		1958
Blindfolds & X-Ray Eyes
150
Dr. Spencer Thornton The Fantastic Bill Transposition bill vanishes from handkerchief and appears inside envelope, using Corinda Billet Pencil
 		1959
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1959)
15
Tony Corinda (1) The Lady is a Mindreader medium gets thought of card, date on a coin and date of birth
 		1959
Two Person Telepathy
263
Eric Mason (5) Misdirectional Womentalism card, number and city are predicted with beautiful assistant and bra-trick
 		1959
Two Person Telepathy
266
Tony Corinda (22) The Dead Hand Writes dead hand in a box marks billet with the dead name
 		1959
Mediumistic Stunts
293
Eddie Clever, Tom Sellers (c) The Magazine Test marking the page with an X
 		1959
More Miracles in Mentalism
25
Dr. A Impromptu Swami Writer
1959
More Miracles in Mentalism
32
Roy Fromer Nail Writer Gimic
1959
More Miracles in Mentalism
32
P. Howard Lyons Noughty Crosses prediction
Related to July 1959
Ibidem (Issue 17)
20
Tony Corinda Visiting Card Gimmick numbers printed on business card, spectator thinks of one, that on was crossed by performer
 		1960
Publicity Stunts
382
Tony Corinda Publicity Pencils branded pencils
 		1960
Publicity Stunts
385
Frank Potts Triple Test blindfolded medium finds selected card and reveals thought of number and color
 		1960
Magic of the Mind
81
Will Dexter Mentalist's Holdall holdouts for nail writer
 		1960
Magic of the Mind
108
Jochen Zmeck Der Bogenschütze spectator shoots three times with small toy bow and arrow, score predicted
Inspired by
  • "Four-Score" (Howard P. Albright, Tops, July 1948)
 1960
Das Jochen Zmeck Skriptum
31
Tom Ransom Puzzle: Drawn and Thirded drawing a figure without leaving the paper
 		June 1960
Ibidem (Issue 21)
5
John Gannaway Tips on This and That
  • Liquids
  • Think Ink
  • Cut and Restored Tie
  • Paper Restorations
 		1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
19
Robert A. Nelson The "Impossible" Prediction prediction of anything named, on a piece of paper, two versions
 		1961
Still More Miracles in Mentalism
8
Dr. Spencer Thornton Predicted Action prediction of any actions a performer wants to perform in front of the audience
 		1961
Still More Miracles in Mentalism
36
Thomas Alan Waters Subliminal Imagery with Ishihara color plates, spectator sees a correct number where he cannot see one
Also published here Mar. 1961
The New Phoenix (Issue 355)
247
Dr. Stanley Jaks Sie machen das, was ich auch machen werde spectator and performer make a cross on a page in a book with the same title, it's the same page
Also published here 1961
Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
38
Dr. William Weyeneth Magische Feinkost torn and restored cigarette, using a pen
 		1961
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 22 No. 5)
112
Dr. William Weyeneth Die rote Birne red light bulb, red writing is invisible, some ideas
 		1961
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 22 No. 6)
126
P. Howard Lyons Suction Pen Cap pen snaps back onto pen, sight gag
 		Dec. 1961
Ibidem (Issue 24)
21
Everett Lyda Impromptu Atomic Routine several tricks combined into a routine with atomic theme, Glorpy, Adam's Atomic Crystal Spot, break-away pencils
 		1962
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1962)
40
Leo Behnke Spot Everywhere spots drawn on sugar cube, cube is dissolved in water and spots found on spectator, stamp with the aid of sugar cube
 		1962
Entertaining Close Up
8
Peter Strange In the Pen message appears on pen
 		May 1963
The New Phoenix (Issue 380)
348
Jack Yeager Tipsy Turvy Pencils using Blake's Rotating Pencil, do as I do presentation
 		1964
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1963-64)
29
Paul Curry A Pencil - A Ring - and Gravity ring levitates up and down on pencil, then pencil levitates
 		1965
Magician's Magic
95
Dr. William Weyeneth Ein magisches Juwel chosen design in envelope is divined
 		1965
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 26 No. 4)
55
Lewis Ganson, Harry Hickson, Alan Alan Dual Control two pencils stick to the hand, based on an idea by G.W. Hunter
 		1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
159
Cecil Keech Gozinta Pencils two different colored pencils change places, tube and pocket, then both pencils are put into the tube, which should be too small
Variations 1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
275
Fred Lowe Kicker Ending extra long pencil comes from the tube
 		1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
279
Ned Rutledge Thumb-Thing to Write With thumb tip writer, handling and construction
 		1967
Between Two Minds
42
Ned Rutledge The Instant Darkroom thought of symbol, number and letter appear on blank cards
Also published here 1967
Between Two Minds
43
Duke Stern Bleistift durchs Tuch pencil through handkerchief
Also published here
  • Hugard's Magic Monthly, Vol. 13, Nr. 12, 1956.
 1967
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 28 No. 1)
8
Al Koran Card Prediction marked deck, prediction with nail writer
 		1968
Al Koran's Professional Presentations
95
Bob Ostin The Vanishing Biro pen wrapped in paper vanishes
 		1968
Fingertip Fantasies
4
David Berglas Producing A Pen, Pencil Or Cigar from sleeve
 		1969
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 2
199
David Berglas, Milbourne Christopher The Autograph Hunter's Nightmare pen vanishes and appear several times, in the end it travels to spectator's breast pocket
 		1969
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 2
200
David Berglas Pen To Keys as alternative when giving autographs
 		1969
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 2
205
Eddie Joseph Human Magnet pencil clings to finger, routine with match box
 		1969
The Art of Eddie Joseph
175
Eddie Joseph The Elusive Pen vanish of pen, using mirage holdout
 		1969
The Art of Eddie Joseph
339
James A. Conley Madam Fifi's Haunted House writing appears on signed paper, feather moves inside toy house
 		1970
Magick (Issue 8)
37
Dr. E. Raymond Carlyle After Glow banded slates, message appears
 		1970
Magick (Issue 11)
53
Beno Benelli Erinnerung an Burgdorf solution for Holetite Pencil / Loop Pencil / Knopflochzauberstab
 		1970
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 31 No. 2)
30
Tom Sellers, Rolf Andra Magazin Test marking the page with an X
 		1970
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 31 No. 4)
67
Harry Crawford, Louis Tannen "Ear It Is" impromptu vanishing sequence of pen and paper, behind ear
Variations 1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
199
Al Koran Numerology ca. nine called-out four-digit numbers written on paper and put in bowl, spectator takes out paper and it is predicted, disappearing ink, see p. 552 for credit information, see p. 608 for comments by Mike Rogers and Sam Dalal
Related to
  • "Decision Control" (Syd Bergson)
VariationsAlso published here 		Apr. 1972
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 7 No. 6)
514
Paul Siegel In Good Time times set with watches, prediction
 		1972
Doorway to Delusion
27
Steve Spillman The Eye-Popping Pop Top pull top from beer can on pencil
 		1972
Magick (Issue 45)
221
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
Billy McComb Thoughts on the Thumb-Writer and a few tips thrown in boon writer
  • Magnetic Hold-Out
  • Replacing the Writer
  • A Stunt
 		1972
McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser
65
Billy McComb The Date on the Coin
1972
McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser
67
Dr. Jacob Daley Daley's Psycho Supreme No. 214, thought-of card predicted on business card
 		1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
53
Dr. Jacob Daley Daley's Swami Book Test No. 254, medium divines chosen paragraph
 		1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
64
Swami Gimmick No. 435, using swami to underline a word as prediction, ditch with thread
 		1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
125
Card At Predicted Number No. 472, position filled in with nail writer
 		1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
132
Dr. Jacob Daley Spirit Slate New Wrinkle And Presentation No. 483
Related to 1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
134
Al Koran Swami Holder magnetic
 		1972
Al Koran's Legacy
167
Sam Dalal Disappearing Ink
Mar. 1973
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 8 No. 5)
608
¿Fuma Ud. Boligrafos? smoking a pen, with a match
 		1973
Aprenda Ud. Magia
21
Tony "Doc" Shiels The Man Who Was Not There polaroid picture of performer is sent by mail, performer vanishes on photograph
Inspired by
  • George Arrowsmith's "Remote Control Vanish"
Variations 		1973
Magick (Issue 86)
427
Charles Cameron Demon Doll voodoo doll on cardboard, prediction of name, color and body part
 		1973
Magick (Issue 88)
437
Al Koran Numerology ca. nine called-out four-digit numbers written on paper and put in bowl, spectator takes out paper and it is predicted, disappearing ink
Also published here July 1973
Intermagic (Vol. 1 No. 1)
11
John D. Pomeroy The Atomic Reader untested routine using pen with radio-active (!) ink
 		1973
Mentology
36
Barrie Richardson ...678 named three digit number from a bill is found in a wallet, written on a card
Also published here Sep. 1974
Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 1)
10
Philip T. Goldstein GPCF Card-to-Wallet card marked by spectator behind back with dummy pen, travels into wallet
Related to 1974
Card Tricks for People Who Don't Do Card Tricks
9
Sam Dalal Double Vision two cards predicted on paper slips, using ballpoint pen with pencil lead, mirage deck
Also published here
  • Magigram (Rough-Smooth part, by Sam Dalal)
 June 1974
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 8)
743
Bascom Jones Match-Write prediction of change inside cover of book of matches
 		1974
Magick (Issue 94)
470
Robert Schwarz "X" Marks the Spot prediction of a word chosen in newspaper, marked with an x behind back
 		1974
Magick (Issue 96)
478
Richard Lyn Mind Mirror name secretly written on paper sealed in envelope appears on paper
 		1974
Magick (Issue 97)
481
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Oh! Calcutta! two cards predicted, with two different colored pens
Inspired by 1974
Magick (Issue 100)
499
A Puzzle drawing a circle and a dot on a paper without lifting the pen
 		1974
Tricks with Paper
34
Patrick Page A Production Effect wand or pencil appear under handkerchief
 		1974
Tricks with Handkerchiefs
24
Karl Fulves The Folded Prophecy nail writer, through envelope, carbon paper
 		1975
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
412
Trevor Dawson Goldfinger ring penetrates pencil and paper tube then pencil vanishes
 		Feb. 1975
Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 6)
65
Charlie Miller The Rising Pencil - Charlie Miller Rising pencil on palm
Related to 1975
Magic With Faucett Ross
181
Francis Carlyle Nai Writer brief historical note
 		1975
The Magic of Francis Carlyle
123
The Three Digit Miracle of Calder performer reads spectator's mind and vice versa
 		1975
The Magic of Francis Carlyle
124
Francis Carlyle Germain's Paper billet switch with pencil, unclear if by Germain or Jacques Remanaux
 		1975
The Magic of Francis Carlyle
126
Vic Perry The Perry Pen! x made in book, force, special two-sided pen
 		1975
Magick (Issue 118)
588
Richard Lyn Stock Answer stock prediction from newspaper, spectator encircles any part of page with eyes closed
 		1975
Magick (Issue 128)
638
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
Paul Maurer Zweifache Voraussage two rows of eight cards, prediction of two cards and chosen positions, on business cards
Inspired by
  • Stewart James' "Three Times Lucky"
 1975
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 36 No. 1)
9
Barrie Richardson From A Mentalist's Notebook ideas on mentalism, Q&A, nail writer
 		June 1976
Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 10)
265
Mark Weston Continuous Ball Pen Production similar to the cigarette continuous production
 		June 1976
Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 10)
273
Philip T. Goldstein Tephramantic Brainwave card written on a piece of paper and burnt, ashes rubbed on an envelope and the name of the card appears, inside the envelope is a deck with the chosen card reversed, wax swami
 		1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
8
Karl Fulves (1) The Pencil That Remembers What It Writes after examining pencil, performer knows what was written with it, electronics, no details given
Related to 1976
Interlocutor (Issue 6)
20
Karl Fulves Electric Ink looking for normal looking metallic ink
 		1976
Interlocutor (Issue 7)
25
Karl Fulves Invisible Inc. looking for ink that appears when dry
 		1976
Interlocutor (Issue 14)
54
Ronnie Gann It's About Time! time is set behind back and put in envelope, time is divined
 		1976
Magick (Issue 147)
733
Dr. E. Raymond Carlyle Nail Writer tips on using a nail writer
 		1976
Magick (Issue 153)
762
Dan Tong Quick and Easy three numbers are divined by audience / predicted by performer, on business cards
 		1976
Magick (Issue 156)
777
Stan Blumenthal 98-Cent Divination ESP symbol appears on business card, invisible ink
 		1976
Magick (Issue 158)
788
Jack Bridwell PSI-Q lead of pencil in crumpled paper, named number appears, paper moves
 		1976
Magick (Issue 160)
798
Sandy Spillman It's a Date calendar card, performer circles thought of date
 		1976
Magick (Issue 162)
808
Karrell Fox Pencil-tration pencil through borrowed handkerchief, two phases
 		1976
Clever.... Like a Fox
51
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
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
The Amazing World of Mentalism
25
Burling Hull Miracle Newspaper Test spectator makes circle on newspaper
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
41
Brooks Anderson Invisible Prediction presentation for invisible deck, with prediction written in invisible ink
 		1976
Invisible Secrets Revealed
29
Rubber Pencil optical illusion
 		1976
Now you see it, now you don't!
215
Barrie Richardson The Magnetic Force spectator is unable to pick up a pencil on performer's open hand
Also published here Dec. 1977
Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 4)
504
Philip T. Goldstein, Henry Hardin, William Lindsay Gresham Satan's Nightmare prediction of tarot card and three digit number
Inspired by 1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
10
Philip T. Goldstein The Psychic Bartender named drink one is thought of and divined
 		1977
The Green Book of Mentalism
12
Salt Routine salt vanishes from hand, reappears in pen
 		1977
Close-up Cavalcade Finale
5
Al Mann Fifth Row Center Aisle divination of a word and prediction of position on page, several books
 		1977
Of Words and Wizards
9
Al Mann The Frankenstein Affair several dead ants and a dead fly come back to life, ladybug recommandation
Related to 1977
Psycho-Mentisis
12
Marvin Miller Destiny's Disciple waiter in restaurant writes number on paper, which is later divined
Inspired byRelated to 1977
Magick (Issue 173)
863
Karrell Fox Doodle Graphy word from a book, spectator doodles with eyes closed and second spectator divines thought of word from doodle
Also published here 1977
Magick (Issue 174)
867
Marvin Miller Target prediction in form of circle on business card, card is pinned by spectator exactly through circle
Variations 1977
Magick (Issue 174)
868
Jack Bridwell Target 2 Target with drawn Voodoo doll
Inspired byAlso published here 1977
Magick (Issue 176)
878
Harry Anderson The Anderson Effect spectator read mind of performer, number written on slate matches number written by performer on piece of paper
 		1977
Magick (Issue 182)
907
Philip T. Goldstein Zap-Master card and number predicted on jumbo card
 		1977
Magick (Issue 195)
973
Harry Lorayne Pen Through Handkerchief
1977
The Magic Book
249
Harry Lorayne Everything Goes! object tapped with pen, pen vanishes (behind ear), then object vanishes
 		1977
The Magic Book
271
Karl Fulves Lines of Force pencil moves towards drawn magnet on paper, blowing
 		1977
The Magic Book
128
Jerry Andrus Bill and Pen pen rolled up in bill, pen vanishes and appears again
 		1977
More Sleightly Slanted
12
Jerry Andrus Ring, Pen and Handkerchief pen through handkerchief
 		1977
More Sleightly Slanted
16
Fred Robinson, Mark Weston, Tommy Wonder Where There's Smoke pencil gag, magnetic (Mark Weston)
flame of a lighter and handkerchief (Jos Bema / Tommy Wonder)
 		Jan. 1978
Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 5)
514
Philip T. Goldstein Card In Mind card prediction, blanko card with message is presented as playing card
 		Jan. 1978
Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 5)
521
Al Mann An Opener prediction written on a card, and card is folded, move to turning card over and presenting the outside as the inside, with special paper clip by Bruce Elliott
Inspired by 1978
The Tesseract
8
Paul Harris Pen-Ultimate* card clipped on pen is covered and then impaled on pen
 		1978
Las Vegas Close-Up
1
Tom Zoss The Zoss... Button-Writer button on coat as alternative nail writer
 		1978
Magick (Issue 217)
1082
Hanussen Brain-Child prediction of ESP card, initialed envelope
 		1978
Magick (Issue 220)
1098
Basil Horwitz Velleda Variations one-ahead prediction with erasable pen
 		1978
The Talon (Issue 2)
10
Al Mann A Secret Chamber word and number predicted on two billets, in box, Arca system
 		1978
Arca — The Magic Box
3
Al Mann The Secret of the Swami prediction of chosen number, billet inside envelope inside box, Arca system
 		1978
Arca — The Magic Box
5
Al Mann Strange Coordinates deck inside box, billet on top with number predicts position of chosen card, Arca system
 		1978
Arca — The Magic Box
6
Al Mann The Book Test prediction of word, billet inside box, Arca system
 		1978
Arca — The Magic Box
11
Al Mann The Swami Gimmick metal thumb tip
 		1978
Arca — The Magic Box
13
Robert Cassidy Mentalists' Problem Number 1 pencil placed under small aquarium, some or all fall over, posed as a problem
Related to Aug. 1978
Psychic Entertainers News & Information Service (Issue 1)
1
Robert Cassidy Mentalists' Problem Number 1 pencil placed under small aquarium, some or all fall over
Related to Sep. 1978
Psychic Entertainers News & Information Service (Issue 2)
2
Tony "Doc" Shiels Mentalists Problem Number One - A Solution pencil placed under small aquarium, some or all fall over
Related to Dec. 1978
Psychic Entertainers News & Information Service (Issue 5)
2
C. L. Boarde Reference Procedures - Variation C on hiding a list of words, pens and crayons
 		1978
Mainly Mental Vol. 2 — Book Tests
12
C. L. Boarde Surrounded word circled behind back, with impromptu variation
 		1978
Mainly Mental Vol. 2 — Book Tests
16
C. L. Boarde Do As I Think - Variation C do as I do style, circling a word behind the back, two books, same word
 		1978
Mainly Mental Vol. 2 — Book Tests
52
Jerry Sadowitz Colour Cap change cap of pen and seemingly the ink
 		Apr. 1979
Pabular (Vol. 5 No. 4)
667
Philip T. Goldstein Windowshopper shopping prediction in envelope
 		1979
The Yellow Book of Mentalism
3
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
Leslie Anderson Chance! named card is found on position which is the same number as the price written on the box
Related to 1979
Magick (Issue 232)
1157
Gordon Hoener Grave's End automatic writing with a pencil, pencil breaks in two eventually
 		1979
Magick (Issue 238)
1187
Henry H. Fields Twist! presentation idea for divination of a number with a nail writer
 		1979
Magick (Issue 246)
1228
Karrell Fox Foxes Foney Fickle Finger fake finger for nail writing with bigger line with crayon
 		1979
Another Book
128
Karrell Fox Doodle-ography spectator draws doodle with pencil on paper without looking, it described a thought-of scene from a book, pencil doesn't write
Also published here 1979
Another Book
132
Karrell Fox Voodoo Prophecy spectator pushed pin in voodoo doll, predicted on drawn doll
 		1979
Another Book
143
Karrell Fox A Real "Live" Doll one spectator touches another one anywhere, predicted on drawn figure
 		1979
Another Book
144
Karrell Fox "Daddy" one of five spectators selected (as father of a baby doll), predicted on card
 		1979
Another Book
144
Karrell Fox On the Other Hand ideas for steel animal trap, Abbott's Daring Spring Trap, pencil snapped in two, fake hand in trap
 		1979
Another Book
253
Larry Becker Ultimate Psychometry with invisible ink pen
 		1979
The Best of Larry Becker's World of Super Mentalism Book II
69
Larry Becker "Anything Goes" erasable prediction, one of three colors, clever wording
Related to 1979
The Best of Larry Becker's World of Super Mentalism Book II
124
Larry Becker How to Broaden the Possibilities further thoughts on the two-way erasable prediction
Related to 1979
The Best of Larry Becker's World of Super Mentalism Book II
128
Larry Becker The Perfect Mental Utility Device - The Anything Goes Tic Board bingo presentation for the two-way erasable prediction, clipboard
 		1979
The Best of Larry Becker's World of Super Mentalism Book II
130
The Dancing Pencils gag
 		1979
Elastrix
17
Significant Digit No. 6, spectator writes number on one side of small paper, it is torn in half with writing down, performer knows which half has writing and the number, pencil writing transferred to moist finger
 		1979
Self-Working Mental Magic
8
David Britland Velleda Variations chips with numbers in a bag, forcing a number, erasable ink
Inspired by Jan. 1979
The Talon (Issue 3)
25
David Britland Disapen pen disappears between hands
 		Jan. 1979
The Talon (Issue 3)
36
Steve Beam Impromptu Pen Suspension
1979
Magic — The Vanishing Art
85
Der Daumenspitzen-Nagelschreiber thumb tip swami
 		Aug. 1979
Intermagic (Vol. 6 No. 2)
73
Die Katapult-Daumenspitze pen jumps out of hand (catapult thumb tip), as card location
 		Aug. 1979
Intermagic (Vol. 6 No. 2)
74
Philip T. Goldstein Data date is predicted
 		May 1980
Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 5)
848
Neil Somerville In Anticipation
June 1980
Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 6)
864
George B. Anderson Pendulum ESP Test prediction, spectator choses ESP card with pendulum
 		1980
The Magic Pendulum
23
Looy Simonoff, Paul Harris Breaking Point cap and pen interlude
Also published here 1980
Close-up Fantasies — Book II
31
El Duco Bill Prediction five numbered envelopes in glasses, remaining envelope contains bill and remaining number is predicted
 		1980
El Duco's Lecture Notes
9
George Kemp Secrets substitute for nail writer, with index cards, secret writing method
 		1980
Magick (Issue 248)
1238
Dennis Marks The 'X' Factor prediction of selected ESP symbol, five cards one bares symbol others are blank, erasable ink
 		1980
Magick (Issue 251)
1253
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Credit Check prediction in form of X on one of five credit cards, erasable ink
 		1980
Magick (Issue 255)
1273
Henry H. Fields The Rose prediction of a name, presentation
 		1980
Magick (Issue 257)
1281
Jack Kent Tillar Swami different design for nail writer / Swami
 		1980
Magick (Issue 261)
1302
Ray Grismer Gift of the Illuminati pencil and cards adhere to hand
 		1980
Magick (Issue 262)
1307
David Himelrick Bio Test! building a pen with a prompter sheet, accessing word index
Variations 1980
Magick (Issue 266)
1328
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Mind's Eye prediction of a name, removable ink
 		1980
Magick (Issue 268)
1338
Ray Grismer Pen Pal automatic writing, scribble is erased and name of selection remains
 		1980
Magick (Issue 269)
1342
Frederick M. Shields Brain Echoes book test, prompter
Inspired by 1980
Magick (Issue 272)
1358
Karl Fulves Satan's Hammer No. 5, cardboard hammer breaks pencil
 		1980
The Children's Magic Kit
5
Stephen Tucker Velleda Variations sentence is erased, name of selection appears, erasable ink
Inspired by 1980
The Talon (Issue 6)
79
Steve Beam Holy Writing gags using pen
 		1980
Diary of a Deranged Deck
16
Ken Brooke Pencil Pop pencil dropped in paper bag, it changes color
Also published here 1980
Ken Brooke's Magic — The Unique Years
62
Ken Brooke, Cecil Keech The Gozinta Tube two different colored pencils change places, tube and pocket, then both pencils are put into the tube, which should be too small
Inspired byAlso published here 1980
Ken Brooke's Magic — The Unique Years
205
John Robertson Das Verschwinden einer Füllfeder vanish of pen
Also published here
  • "Abracadabra" 1977
 1980
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 41 No. 2)
72
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
Uriah Fuller 2. Duplicating Drawings further methods, including small mirror
 		1980
Further Confessions of a Psychic
29
Uriah Fuller 12. Nail Writers any item in the room predicted
 		1980
Further Confessions of a Psychic
65
Steve Dusheck E.S. Pen double writing with pen that has small pen hinged to it
Also published here 1980 ca.
Lecture Notes
13
Al Mann The Name in the Vault prediction in wallet, Bombshell Wallet
 		1981
The "H" Factor
14
Al Mann Cistella page and word of a book are selected, prediction is in a locked box, same book with a card at the same page, written on it is the chosen word
Related to 1981
Phanta-Graphs
1
Al Mann Mightier than the Sword views on the Swami Gimmick
 		1981
Phanta-Graphs
3
Al Mann Castle Catch spectator writes a number on a card and shows it to another spectator, who opens a book on that page and remembers the first word
 		1981
Phanta-Graphs
3
Al Mann At the Table prediction of a name
 		1981
Phanta-Graphs
4
Al Mann, Robert Gysel Gysel's Gimmick swami gimmick variation
 		1981
Phanta-Graphs
4
Al Mann Misdirection ways to cover the writing of a nail writer
  • In a Book ( window cut)
  • The Bookshelf (window cu)
  • In the Glass (Corinda / Mason)
Related to 1981
Phanta-Graphs
5
Al Mann The Time Piece named number or card is written in a pocket watch
 		1981
Phanta-Graphs
6
Al Mann The AME Double-Writer
1981
Phanta-Graphs
7
Al Mann Invisible Door gaffed book, for using a nail writer
 		1981
Phanta-Graphs
8
Al Mann The Long Writers swami on a stick
 		1981
Phanta-Graphs
10
Al Mann The Big Writer named number predicted on a pad in a box, knee writer
 		1981
Phanta-Graphs
11
Throw-Away Swamis
1981
Phanta-Graphs
11
Al Mann, Joseph Dunninger Dunninger's Mind Warp anecdote of Dunninger convincing everybody not using a nail writer
 		1981
Phanta-Graphs
12
Gene "Phantini" Grant It Is an Incredible Coincidence some blank cards are cut and put in pocket, several billets with numbers, spectator choses one and it matches the amount of cut cards, with Larry Becker's "Ghost Image" Deck
 		1981
Phantini's Incredible Mental Secrets Volume Two
43
Basil Horwitz Challenge Publicity E.S.P. five ESP symbols are sealed in envelopes and the envelopes are numbered, spectator divines symbols by matching them to a second set of ESP cards on the table
Also published here 1981
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz
14
Mystery Vanish No. 2, spectator holds two coins and performer tries to make one vanish by tapping them with a pencil, pencil vanishes and appears in pocket, behind ear
 		1981
Self-Working Table Magic
3
The Mind Dowser No. 44, paper balanced on the edge of a coin moves when pen comes close
 		1981
Self-Working Table Magic
54
Karl Fulves The Mind Transmitter No. 49, pen code, coin value divined by medium
 		1981
Self-Working Table Magic
60
Karl Fulves Tale Twister No. 55, variation on Elmsley's Twister with two pens
Inspired by 1981
Self-Working Table Magic
68
Ken Beale, Karl Fulves A Quick Getaway No. 61, rubber band penetrates pencil held by spectator, with business card
Inspired by 1981
Self-Working Table Magic
74
Popper Up No. 69, pencil penetrates handkerchief
 		1981
Self-Working Table Magic
83
Karl Fulves, Martin Gardner Comedy Vanish No. 70, pencil under handkerchief vanishes and appears in mouth
 		1981
Self-Working Table Magic
84
Sam Lloyd Buttonholed No. 89, pen with looped string through button hole, puzzle
 		1981
Self-Working Table Magic
112
Ken Allen Loophole Logic No. 90, pen with looped string through handle of mug, puzzle
Also published here 1981
Self-Working Table Magic
114
G. W. Hunter The Snapper No. 91, snapper with cap and pen
 		1981
Self-Working Table Magic
114
The Hands Only No. 92, pen clipped between thumbs is twisted in other position which is impossible to duplicate
 		1981
Self-Working Table Magic
115
Invisible Ink No. 93, pen vanishes under handkerchief
 		1981
Self-Working Table Magic
117
Martin Gardner Pen Kink No. 94, borrowed pen is placed away and then produced again
Also published here 1981
Self-Working Table Magic
118
Karl Fulves Write Off No. 95, pen transforms into pencil
 		1981
Self-Working Table Magic
118
Ink of Another Color No. 96, pen writes in named color
 		1981
Self-Working Table Magic
119
Howard Wurst Pen Ultimate No. 97, pencil put in one sleeves comes out from other sleeve, then it is stretched
 		1981
Self-Working Table Magic
120
Stephen Tucker, David Britland Gags? with books, cards and pens
 		July 1981
Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 3)
44
Joe Dignam Crayon target drawn on paper, pencil penetrates target and table
 		July 1981
Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 3)
48
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Peg O'Mind spectator solves puzzle, prediction of ending
 		1981
Magick (Issue 280)
1399
Philip T. Goldstein Cubicle spectator scrambles Rubik's cube and throws it, number of yellow squares on top predicted
Also published here 1981
Magick (Issue 287)
1432
Philip T. Goldstein Con-Test spectator try to divine number, prediction states who is closer to the number and how far off
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here 1981
Magick (Issue 293)
1461
Bob Ostin 'Is There Anyone There?' ink forms into chosen ESP sign, signed card, uses Velleda pens
Also published here 1981
Babel (Issue 1)
14
David Britland, Stuart R. Patterson A Quickie unclear if Patterson or Britland, gag, pen is stretched
 		1981
Babel (Issue 1)
27
Sam Leo Horowitz Ge-X't paper torn in eight pieces, performer draws an X on four of them, the marks disappear and appear on the other pieces
Also published here June 1981
Intermagic (Vol. 8 No. 2)
60
Dr. Stanley Jaks Die Dr. Jaks Vorhersage three-digit number predicted, pad with hole
 		Dec. 1981
Intermagic (Vol. 8 No. 4)
146
Dr. Stanley Jaks E.S.P. five ESP cards, one openly marked on back, spectator thinks of one, it is shown to be the one with the mark
Also published here
  • "ESP" (Sphinx, Dec. 1952)
 Dec. 1981
Intermagic (Vol. 8 No. 4)
150
Bruce Bernstein Borrowed Princess card groups marked on the fly with nail writer
Also published here 1981
Twenty Effects for Psychic Entertainers
12
Bruce Bernstein Volition Plus four selections in envelopes, spectators choose their own card, envelopes are numbered from one to four a
Inspired byRelated to 1981
Twenty Effects for Psychic Entertainers
56
Thomas Alan Waters Pastell past life presentation for a Swami Test, no method
Related to 1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Grymwyr)
254
Thomas Alan Waters Optionail three spectator's count their change, name and amount of the one who has the most is predicted, other applications of the principle
Inspired by
  • Sam Dalal's "Magical Musings" in "Swami" Vol. 3, No. 30.
Variations 		1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
306
Thomas Alan Waters, Sam Dalal, James G. Thompson Jr. Indiair method for two-phase prediction, window envelope
Inspired by 1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
309
Thomas Alan Waters Flipout prepared Himber Wallet for prediction and as a peek wallet
 		1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
327
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Boon History
Related to 1982
A Boon for All Seasons
1
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Misdirection example of a number prediction
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
4
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Hold Outs for the boon nail writer
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
5
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson The Writing nail writer for pocket writing
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
6
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Body Writing
1982
A Boon for All Seasons
7
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Wrist Writing secret writing method
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
7
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Watch Thing secret writing idea, idea for Koran medaillon
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
8
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Variety and Diversity of Uses for the Boon
  • Introduction
  • Boon Writing and Audience Size
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
11
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Types of Demonstrations
  • Mind-Reading (Two Types)
  • Predictions
  • Mind Control
  • Guessing Stunts
  • "Starting Device"
  • Occult
  • Variety of Revelations
  • Conclusion
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
12
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson A Boon for All Seasons prediction of the birthday and a number
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
19
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Matchbox number prediction with a matchbox
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
20
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson 678 named three digit number from a bill is found in a wallet, written on a card
Also published here 1982
A Boon for All Seasons
21
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Domino prediction with imaginary domino game
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
23
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Beermat prediction on split coaster
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
24
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Dartboard prediction of total in a darts game
Related to 1982
A Boon for All Seasons
24
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson The Undisturbed Deck Prediction spectator cuts cards, two cards are predicted, three variations
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
25
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Crisp spectator has to guess, how many potato crisps are in a bag, he is right
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
27
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson VedooVoodoo voodoo prediction, spot where the needle is pushed in
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
28
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Birthday Card birthday divination with card, month and day are crossed out
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
28
Ned Rutledge File Box message in a box, writing method
Related to 1982
A Boon for All Seasons
29
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Cinders several paper balls, on is selected, the other are out of flash paper and are burned, the selected one has a prediction written on it
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
29
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Music prediction of a note, played on a piano
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
31
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson, Amedeo Vacca Monteboon three coins monte, line drawn with pencil
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
31
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Eye Reading word is divined letter by letter, based on a U.F. Grant idea
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
33
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson "Bill Divination" several bills in a bowl, one is selected and number divined
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
37
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Impossible Card Divination
1982
A Boon for All Seasons
40
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson "Pen-Ultimate" x drawn on a business card and card shuffled with other cards, spectator locates the card
 		1982
A Boon for All Seasons
42
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Thought Projection Effect three information are predicted on a paper, paper is inside of a balloon
Related to 1982
A Boon for All Seasons
43
Philip T. Goldstein Cubicle spectator scrambles Rubik's cube and throws it, number of yellow squares on top predicted
Also published here 1982
The Magic of the Cube
19
Rev. John "Jack" Keenan Ripper Amok number divination of a bill and prediction with a office spike
 		1982
Of Gifts and Talents
10
Mark Lee Pentell pen grows slightly, cap does not fit anymore, mixed with card divination
Also published here Mar. 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 11)
203
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