The Jinx

October 1934 — December 15th 1941

1934-1941
Written by Theodore Annemann
Work of Various
846 pages (Loose-leave collection), published by Selfpublished
Illustrated with photographs and drawings
Language: English
1,028 entries
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Eddie Clever Hallucination three people look at top card, everybody sees a different card, see page 99 for improvement by Charles W. Fricke
VariationsAlso published here 1 Oct. 1934 1
Theodore Annemann October 1934 on The Jinx
 		1 Oct. 1934 1
Eddie Clever Three in One Gaff
1 Oct. 1934 2
Theodore Annemann The Supreme East Indian Needle Feat see page 99 for improvement by Annemann
Also published here 1 Oct. 1934 2
Theodore Annemann Two Papers and a Spectator two billets with information, one is duplicated and one divined
Also published here 1 Oct. 1934 3
Theodore Annemann Thumb Tip Billet Switch
1 Oct. 1934 3
Paul Rosini The Mystery of the Blackboard information written on blackboard is divined blindfolded, see name index for attribution
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1 Oct. 1934 4
Paul Rosini Gesture-Remark Glimpse performer turns around briefly to make a remark and back, secretly glimpses required information
Related to 1 Oct. 1934 4
Theodore Annemann The Devil's Four Aces signed Aces, three long duplicates, packets put in glasses
 		2 Nov. 1934 5
Theodore Annemann November 1934 on The Jinx
 		2 Nov. 1934 5
Orville Wayne Meyer The Finders basic sandwich effect with two duplicates
Variations 2 Nov. 1934 6
Theodore Annemann Synthetic Sympathy two cards from different decks match
Related toVariations 2 Nov. 1934 7
Theodore Annemann Alignment Move
2 Nov. 1934 7
Orville Wayne Meyer Your Card! selection is divined via two cards behind back (suit, value), cyclical stack, see page 99 for improvement by Meyer
 		2 Nov. 1934 7
Theodore Annemann Wanted - Questions and Answers
2 Nov. 1934 7
Theodore Annemann The Demon-Yogi-Goblin Book Test page determined with cards
VariationsAlso published here 2 Nov. 1934 8
Theodore Annemann Magician's Choice three items
 		2 Nov. 1934 8
Theodore Annemann December 1934 on Fred Keating, performing venues, Nate Leipzig, Gally Gally
 		3 Dec. 1934 9
Les Gilbert A Card in Transit! double end card
 		3 Dec. 1934 10
Stabbing Force
3 Dec. 1934 10
Theodore Annemann A Real Psychic Card Test stacked deck and slates
VariationsAlso published here 3 Dec. 1934 11
Theodore Annemann Dead or Alive? cards placed inside envelope, name of dead person is revealed
Also published here 3 Dec. 1934 11
Theodore Annemann The Bending Swizzle Stick bending a glass stick for mixing drinks, see page 99 for improvement by Annemann
 		3 Dec. 1934 11
Theodore Annemann The Master of the Message using a stooge
 		4 Jan. 1935 13
Theodore Annemann January 1935 on Jean Hugard, hands
 		4 Jan. 1935 13
Martin Sunshine Cigarette Perception cigarette brands are named blindfolded by smell, see page 99 for improvement by Frank N. Dodd
Related to 4 Jan. 1935 14
Orville Wayne Meyer Card Box Sympathy performer and spectator choose the same card, using the prop "P&L Metal Card box"
 		4 Jan. 1935 14
Orville Wayne Meyer P&L Metal Card Box Switch
4 Jan. 1935 15
Calvin Cole One of Those Things age and number (amount of change) are divined after calculation, might be "Calvert Cole" (see p. 61)
Also published here 4 Jan. 1935 15
Vincent Dalban Something to Work on lie detector effect posed as a problem, spectator deals through cards and lies anytime, performer instantly knows
Variations 4 Jan. 1935 15
Stuart Robson The Twentieth Century Newspaper Test
Related toAlso published here 4 Jan. 1935 16
Theodore Annemann February on Frank Dodd, Peggy Gwynne, Frank Cole, Dunninger
 		5 Feb. 1935 17
Theodore Annemann The Red and Blue Back Color Change two odd-backed cards put face up on table, backs change place, transpo with two multiple lifts
 		5 Feb. 1935 18
L.E. Duncanson With Sight Unseen divining cards behind back, small mirror between legs
Also published here 5 Feb. 1935 18
Charles Nyquist The Solution of "Something to Work on" stacked deck, two chains, solution
Inspired by 5 Feb. 1935 19
Stuart Robson The Lie Detective solution
Inspired by 5 Feb. 1935 19
Stuart Robson Stack Addition behind back
 		5 Feb. 1935 20
Theodore Annemann A Question and the Answer with billet switch using Thumb Tip
VariationsAlso published here 5 Feb. 1935 20
Nat Scherzer A Neat Publicity Trick address chosen from different envelopes is predicted
Related toAlso published here 5 Feb. 1935 20
Theodore Annemann Thumb Tip Billet Switch
5 Feb. 1935 20
Theodore Annemann March 1935 on Count Orloff, Paul Duke, Russell Swann, Tommy Martin, Paul LePaul
 		6 Mar. 1935 21
Theodore Annemann, Tom Bowyer Impromptu Frame Ups card divination with instant stooge
 		6 Mar. 1935 22
Theodore Annemann Impromptu Frame Ups feeling time behind back, knowing what is drawn on slate, instant stooge
Also published here 6 Mar. 1935 22
Theodore Annemann The Astral Shirt performer removes shirt without jacket
Related toAlso published here 6 Mar. 1935 23
Russell T. Wise The Card That Isn't! wrong tabled card shows up again, see also Fechter's "I've Got A Surprise For You!"
 		6 Mar. 1935 23
Theodore Annemann Two Mindreading Publicity Effects center tear presentation as newspaper test or living/dead test
Related toAlso published here 6 Mar. 1935 24
Theodore Annemann April 1935 on the death of John Northern Hilliard, Al Baker, over-proof, simplicity
 		7 Apr. 1935 25
E. Leslie May The "ELM" Card Change signed card in pocket transposes with card in deck
Also published here 7 Apr. 1935 26
Theodore Annemann The Question for the Month idea for card production from tambourine
Related to 7 Apr. 1935 26
Orville Wayne Meyer A Practical Card Code verbal
VariationsAlso published here 7 Apr. 1935 26
Theodore Annemann The New Nightmare Effect selected card vanishes and turns out to be card previously removed
Inspired byRelated toVariations 7 Apr. 1935 27
Theodore Annemann Peek Force Card glued long short card
 		7 Apr. 1935 27
Conrad C. Bush The Lemon and the Dollar see page 99 for improvement by Leo H. Sullivan
 		7 Apr. 1935 28
Theodore Annemann May 1935 on Carl Jones, John Northern Hilliard, Greater Magic, Martin Sunshine
Related to
  • "The Dragon" March, 1935
  • "The Sphinx" February, 1935.
 8 May 1935 29
Theodore Annemann, Walter B. Gibson An Improvement A La Carte any card forced with multiple layouts and equivoque
Related to 8 May 1935 30
L.E. Duncanson The Astral Shirt Again! in cabinet shirt is instantly exchanged
Related to 8 May 1935 30
L.E. Duncanson Thought Rays writing on cleared slate read, oil
Also published here 8 May 1935 31
Tom Bowyer Publicity Trick back of business card with playing card back changes color
 		8 May 1935 31
E. D. Wolff Transient Money bill into nest of envelopes, thumb tip
 		8 May 1935 32
Theodore Annemann The Jinx Five-Foot Shelf of Magic suggestion for magic books to read
 		8 May 1935 32
Theodore Annemann June 1935 on Charlie Leedy, The Sphinx, Frank Ducrot, Frank N. Dodd, Martin Sunshine
 		9 June 1935 33
Theodore Annemann The Modernized Reading for single reading or getting one ahead
VariationsAlso published here 9 June 1935 34
Eddie Clever The Renovated Sphinx Card Trick two signed cards in hat transpose with signed card in deck, double backer, fake indices card
 		9 June 1935 34
Theodore Annemann A Matter of Policy story gag trick with twenty giant cards, ten democrats and ten republics, see page 54 for further comments and page 99 for improvement by Max Holden, see page 172 for improvement by Andrew Brennan
Related to 9 June 1935 35
Theodore Annemann Pseudo-Psychometry personal items in envelopes, see also page 404
Related toVariationsAlso published here 9 June 1935 36
Theodore Annemann Editor Speaking on chain letters
 		Summer Extra 1935 1935 38
Theodore Annemann The Jinx Extra Cocktail gin based
 		Summer Extra 1935 1935 38
John K. Bays A Flash Ribbon Restoration ribbon floats, is cut, pieces float, then restored
 		Summer Extra 1935 1935 39
Henry Christ Lies! Lies! Lies! corner short or one-way back
Related toVariations Summer Extra 1935 1935 39
Robert Parrish Slate Immortality living dead test on slate, or handwriting psychometry
Inspired byRelated toVariationsAlso published here Summer Extra 1935 1935 40
Robert Parrish Telepathy on the Cuff assistent divines total of number, easy coding
Also published here Summer Extra 1935 1935 40
Stuart Robson Horrors!!! binary coded cards, word divined, see page 164 for comment by William Larsen and page 172 for improvement by L. Vosburgh Lyons
Also published here Summer Extra 1935 1935 41
Theodore Annemann Just the Same Alike two cards selected from two decks are the same, selection process from one deck complicated with four piles and die
Also published here Summer Extra 1935 1935 41
Theodore Annemann With One Hand spectator cuts deck held by performer behind his deck
 		Summer Extra 1935 1935 42
Theodore Annemann It Goes This Way one-way faces by scratch marks, see page 164 for comment by William Larsen
 		Summer Extra 1935 1935 42
Orville Wayne Meyer The "One of a Bunch" Force no-miss strategy for classic force
 		Summer Extra 1935 1935 43
Theodore Annemann The Impression Moderne wax coating on envelope as impression device
Related toAlso published here Summer Extra 1935 1935 43
Orville Wayne Meyer The Ribbon That Made Good ribbon attached to wrong card, when pulled out is right card, sticky card
Also published here Summer Extra 1935 1935 43
Theodore Annemann The Migrating Pasteboard card travels from red half to black half, corner-short stranger card
 		Summer Extra 1935 1935 44
Theodore Annemann The Face Up - Face Down Location using one-way faces and backs
 		Summer Extra 1935 1935 44
Theodore Annemann A New Kink subtle reverse method for one-way back
 		Summer Extra 1935 1935 45
Jack Vosburgh A Principle in Disguise one-way deck throw-off, see credit correction on page 49
Related to Summer Extra 1935 1935 45
One-Way Deck Throw-Off half the deck turned over
 		Summer Extra 1935 1935 45
Theodore Annemann From Out of the Air signaling wireless over radio
 		Summer Extra 1935 1935 45
Theodore Annemann The Handkerchief that Flew two tube-covered glasses, silk travels from one to the other, mirror glass
 		Summer Extra 1935 1935 46
Theodore Annemann A Daffy Discovery pocketed card is revealed through other cards, optional forcing bank
 		Summer Extra 1935 1935 46
Ralph W. Read A New Method of Tabulation tip for question and answer reading act
Also published here Summer Extra 1935 1935 46
Theodore Annemann The Unknown Subject apparently random name in phone book divined, person phoned names cards which are divined, uses ABC cards
Also published here Summer Extra 1935 1935 47
Theodore Annemann Par-Optic Vision cards pocketed by spectator are divined one by one, see page 99 for improvement by Annemann, see page 164 for comment by William Larsen
Related toVariationsAlso published here Summer Extra 1935 1935 48
Theodore Annemann July 1935 on Jack Vosburgh, Arthur Felsman, Harry Blackstone, John Mulholland, Dave Alliston, Pablo, U. F. Grant, Frank Lane
 		10 July 1935 49
Theodore Annemann Twentieth Century Cards selection is hole-punched and appears between 2 other punched and threaded cards, see page 99 for improvement by R.M. Jamison
 		10 July 1935 50
James G. Thompson Jr. "Surprise!!" deck appears from tambourine, solution
Inspired by 10 July 1935 51
Henry E. Dixie The Henry E. Dixie Cigarette Vanish pull, see also page 162
 		10 July 1935 51
Theodore Annemann Extra-Sensory Perception design duplication with stacked picture cards, see page 99 for improvement by Annemann
Related toVariationsAlso published here 10 July 1935 52
Theodore Annemann Publicity Stunt any information is revealed by partner on other end of phone
Also published here 11 Aug. 1935 53
Theodore Annemann August 1935 on Will Irwing, Elmer, Robert Gysel, Lloyd Jones, Fred Rothenberg, Ed Wolff
 		11 Aug. 1935 53
Orville Wayne Meyer A Cigarette Rolled by Proxy cigarette rolled by tongue
 		11 Aug. 1935 54
El Ray The Fan Location crimp below fan
 		11 Aug. 1935 54
Theodore Annemann A Trick with the Fan Location card selected from face-up deck is found face-down
 		11 Aug. 1935 55
Theodore Annemann A Card to be Thought About three way out, OOSOOM type
Related toAlso published here 11 Aug. 1935 55
Fred DeMuth A Divination with Matches number of remaining matches divined, see page 99 for improvement by Herbert R. Hood
VariationsAlso published here 11 Aug. 1935 55
Theodore Annemann The Card Unharmed business card in envelope is cut but unharmed, see page 172 for improvement by Monty Crowe
 		11 Aug. 1935 56
Theodore Annemann September 1935 on Vincent Dalban, Gordon Peck
 		12 Sep. 1935 57
Theodore Annemann Thoughts in General: Poker Hand Solitaire arranging poker hands from twenty-five cards
 		12 Sep. 1935 58
Theodore Annemann Proposition Bet "Thoughts in General", two named values together
 		12 Sep. 1935 58
Theodore Annemann Proposition Bet 2 "Thoughts in General"
 		12 Sep. 1935 58
Robert Thrasher Seven Keys to Baldpate - Alternate Method "Thoughts in General"
 		12 Sep. 1935 58
Max Holden Shrinking Dollar Bill "Thoughts in General", from Linking Ring May 1935
 		12 Sep. 1935 58
Theodore Annemann Water to Light Bulb "Thoughts in General"
 		12 Sep. 1935 58
Theodore Annemann Water in Hat Stunt "Thoughts in General", Foo Can, gag
 		12 Sep. 1935 58
Carl Hertz Tip on Vanishing Bird Cage "Thoughts in General"
 		12 Sep. 1935 58
Herbert Brooks Tip for Named Card From the Pockets "Thoughts in General"
 		12 Sep. 1935 58
Theodore Annemann Loading Small Article in Spectator's Pocket "Thoughts in General", during card trick
 		12 Sep. 1935 59
Theodore Annemann The Solitaire King winning canfield solitaire with Eight Kings stack
Related to 12 Sep. 1935 59
Theodore Annemann Four Aces on the Stage with four spectators on stage, three extra aces, short deck
Also published here 12 Sep. 1935 60
Theodore Annemann Wanted - A Card Routine Without Cards! invisible deck presentation for any named card to pocket, no method
Related to 12 Sep. 1935 60
Robert Heller Bird Cage Tip
13 Oct. 1935 61
Calvert Cole Cigarette Vanish might be "Calvin Cole" (see p. 15)
 		13 Oct. 1935 61
Theodore Annemann October 1935 on repetition, Carl Hertz, Robert Heller, Max Holden, Calvert Cole, U. F. Grant
 		13 Oct. 1935 61
Andrew Brennan Growing Coin idea of shrinking bill from Linking Ring May 1935
 		13 Oct. 1935 62
Ottokar Fischer An Original Tie for Loads
13 Oct. 1935 62
Theodore Annemann Higher Magic! throwing stamp on ceiling, with prediction application
Related to 13 Oct. 1935 62
Theodore Annemann Open Letter to Burling Hull on Hull's publication Stage Magic
Related to 13 Oct. 1935 62
The Super Slates method for appearing message
Also published here 13 Oct. 1935 63
Arthur Johnson Cards and a Newspaper ace cutting method used for newspaper prediction
 		13 Oct. 1935 63
Otis Manning Aces of Eight!! eight Aces used, brought from behind the back as wished
Related to 13 Oct. 1935 64
Theodore Annemann Cigarette through Glass bit for penetration frame
 		14 Nov. 1935 65
Theodore Annemann November 1935 on Burling Hull, Phil Smith, Howard Albright and the mechanical Gileegaloo Bird that finds a card, Mr. Rouclere
 		14 Nov. 1935 65
Bob Hummer A Card in Flight!! card vanishes from deck and reappears at other side of window
Related toAlso published here 14 Nov. 1935 66
Bob Hummer Clubs/Spades Gaff used to make a card vanish
 		14 Nov. 1935 66
Ottokar Fischer Coin, En Route! several coins travel at once
 		14 Nov. 1935 66
Ottokar Fischer Sticky Coins coins sticking together for silent handling
 		14 Nov. 1935 66
Business Cards of various artists, Sid Lorraine, Lu Brent, Morris Loewy, Le Paul, Arthur Lloyd, Phil Dallee, Paul Rosini and more
 		14 Nov. 1935 67
Burling Hull To Annemann
Related to 14 Nov. 1935 68
Theodore Annemann Response to Burling Hull's Letter
Related to 14 Nov. 1935 68
Theodore Annemann A Cute and Quick Location value of another card is used to count down to selection
 		14 Nov. 1935 69
Fred DeMuth Metal Versus Fabric one of two coins penetrates handkerchief, expansing of texture
 		14 Nov. 1935 69
Theodore Annemann Thoughts in the Air medium divines card and object in room, code via cards
Also published here 14 Nov. 1935 70
Theodore Annemann December 1935 on Otis Manning,Gene Gordon, Andrew Brennan doing a trick with a business card, Burling Hull, exposure
 		15 Dec. 1935 71
Theodore Annemann An Original Faked Envelope with a Publicity Angle three compartments, election prediction application
Also published here 15 Dec. 1935 72
Newspaper Clippings and Business Cards Dr. Peck, Russell Swann, Sid Lorraines and more
 		15 Dec. 1935 73
George C. Hanneman A Different Card Spelling selection made, when suit and values are spelled, cards with same suit and value show up
 		15 Dec. 1935 75
Ottokar Fischer An Original Ball-Dropper
15 Dec. 1935 75
Harris Solomon Diabolical Influence multiple prediction of cards and a number on face of playing card, stacked
Also published here 15 Dec. 1935 76
Theodore Annemann January 1936 on Sam Margolies, Cardini, John Mullholand, Julian Proskauer, Eugene Homer, Percy Abbott, Doctor Wilson, Burling Hull
 		16 Jan. 1936 77
Lu Brent A Visible Cigarette Vanisher pull
 		16 Jan. 1936 78
Doc Mifflin Again a Prediction word chosen with deck of cards
 		16 Jan. 1936 78
Royal Vale Heath The Lucky Number Magic Square 3x3
 		16 Jan. 1936 79
Otis Manning Brrr!! (meaning 'very cold'), coin transforms into fake ice cream cone
 		16 Jan. 1936 79
Dr. Jacob Daley, Theodore Annemann The Acme Thought Card Pass with envelopes
Related toAlso published here 16 Jan. 1936 80
Theodore Annemann Editor Speaking on Frank Lane, Max Holden, Harlan Tarbell, exposure, Jacob Steisel, Al Baker
 		Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 82
James G. Thompson Jr. Impromptu Vision reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief
Related toAlso published here Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 83
Bob Hummer The Puzzling Speller progressive set-up, dealing placement
Related toAlso published here Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 83
Theodore Annemann The Undercover Mystery two-card location with card through tray on floor
Also published here Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 83
Air Pressure Turnover
Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 84
Lu Brent Tobacco Magic loose tobacco vanishes from hand, is reproduce with other hand
 		Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 84
Lu Brent The Classical Cigarette tobacco and cigarette paper penetrate handkerchief and transform into cigarette, thumb tip
 		Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 84
Lu Brent Simplex Torn Card and Balloon
Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 85
Jacob Steisal The Itinerant Dollar bill to anything multiple times, erasing last digit
 		Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 85
Audley Walsh The 32 Card Mystery
Also published here Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 86
Robert Parrish The Psychic Knows three cards divined by medium, stacked deck
 		Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 86
Jack Vosburgh Money in the Pocket marked coin vanishes in trouser fold and reappears in pocket, repeat
Related to Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 87
Jean Hugard The 20th Century Slate Test flap handling
Also published here Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 87
Theodore Annemann, John Northern Hilliard More Higher Magic match is tossed to ceiling and hangs there on head
Related to Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 87
Dr. Jacob Daley The Ultra Slate Message silicate slate flaps
Related toVariationsAlso published here Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 88
Harry J. Smith Automatic Seconds card(s) at any number(s) using second deal from card case with slit
Variations Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 88
Vincent Dalban "How Did He Know?" puzzle
 		Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 89
Eddie Clever A Test of Power spectator doesn't find performer's card in ten chances, performer finds spectator's card, billet
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 89
Eddie Clever A Ring in Transit from one hand to other, no pull
Also published here Winter Extra 1935/36 1936 90
Clement de Lion Die Force Improvement one of four cards with rolling of die, see 202 Method of Forcing for original
 		17 Feb. 1936 91
Theodore Annemann Psychic Writing Variation appearing writing on paper card answers question
Related to 17 Feb. 1936 91
Theodore Annemann February 1936 on Dave Allison, Russ Walsh, U. F. Grant, Percy Abbott, The Linx, Dr. Van Deusen
 		17 Feb. 1936 91
Robert Parrish Deck Vanish in Tambourine solution
Inspired by 17 Feb. 1936 92
Ben Badley Fanning Powder tip
 		17 Feb. 1936 92
Theodore Annemann Cigarettes in the Dark brand of cigarettes are named blindfolded
 		17 Feb. 1936 92
Stewart Judah The Spectator's Choice Tantalizer deal with thirty-two cards, two selections by both spectator and performer, spectator choses which one remain after dealing procedure, see page 172 for correction
Related toVariationsAlso published here 17 Feb. 1936 92
Business Cards of various artists, Ross Bertram, Orville Meyer, Zancig and more
 		17 Feb. 1936 93
Burling Hull To Our Associated Dealers
17 Feb. 1936 94
Otis Manning Finger Exercise! thimbles jump around on fingers
Also published here 17 Feb. 1936 95
Alvin C. Thompson A Novel Glass Thru Hat
17 Feb. 1936 95
Julian J. Proskauer The Origion and History of the Torn Deck Trick "origin", deck is sawn or torn in half, two half card selected, they match and are previous selection
 		17 Feb. 1936 96
Martin Sunshine Candle to Drink
18 Mar. 1936 97
Theodore Annemann March 1936 on Frank Lane, Bernard Ernst, Al Altman, John Snyder
 		18 Mar. 1936 97
Vincent Dalban The Miracle Speller using short card
VariationsAlso published here 18 Mar. 1936 98
Lu Brent The Phantom Cigarette pantomime cigarette
 		18 Mar. 1936 98
Theodore Annemann Thoughts in General: Card on Ceiling see page 172 for suggestion by Scotty Lang
 		18 Mar. 1936 101
Theodore Annemann Tubes for Glasses tip
 		18 Mar. 1936 101
Theodore Annemann Lipreading tip
 		18 Mar. 1936 101
Theodore Annemann Brema Nut Trick tip
 		18 Mar. 1936 101
Theodore Annemann Blindfolded Cigarette Divination
18 Mar. 1936 101
Theodore Annemann Named Card to Pocket Jukebox Principle
Related to 18 Mar. 1936 101
Tom Sellers Death Flight! blank cards with names, card with dead name travels to another pile, envelopes, see page 172 for improvement by Andrew Brennan
Also published here 18 Mar. 1936 102
Theodore Annemann Living Dead Test Idea with flash paper
Also published here 19 Apr. 1936 103
Theodore Annemann Edge Code hidden message on edge of deck as cue sheet
 		19 Apr. 1936 103
Theodore Annemann April 1936 on L. J. Jenkins, Mystic Craig, Burling Hull, Frank Lane, Herman Hansen
 		19 Apr. 1936 103
Theodore Annemann Edge-Marked Locator
19 Apr. 1936 104
Charles Nagle The Addition of the Age quick addition stunt
 		19 Apr. 1936 104
Theodore Annemann, Frank Lane Letters
19 Apr. 1936 105
Business cards of various artists, Lloyd E. Jones, Gerald Kosky, Fred Keating, Eddie Clever, T. Nelson Downs and more
 		19 Apr. 1936 106
John Scarne The Scarney Thought Card spelled "John Scarney"
Related to 19 Apr. 1936 107
Paul Curry Another Stop! spectator stops while riffling, performer knows card, short card and set-up, for credit details reference
Inspired byAlso published here 19 Apr. 1936 107
Theodore Annemann, Al Baker A Version of the Al Baker Three Billet Trick three cards that are selected (one thought-of) and written on a billet are divined, stacked deck
Also published here 19 Apr. 1936 108
Shuffling a Stacked Deck short shuffle, credit to Stanyon's Magic
Also published here 19 Apr. 1936 108
Dr. Jacob Daley Use for Score Card changes into regular card
 		20 May 1936 110
Theodore Annemann May 1936 on Harlan Tarbell, Fred Keating, Theodore Arnold, Frank Lane, Dr. Jacob Daley, Glenn Gravatt, Max Holden, Burling Hull, Henry Ford
 		20 May 1936 110
Theodore Annemann Think It Over! tips on props and performing
 		20 May 1936 111
Newspaper Clippings on Howard Thurston
 		20 May 1936 112
Monty Crowe Inflation bill passes through another bill when rolled
Also published here 20 May 1936 114
Conrad C. Bush Silver or Copper silver or copper coin penetrates handkerchief, expansion of texture
Related to 20 May 1936 114
Bruce Elliott Changing Tray Substitute magazine
 		20 May 1936 115
Theodore Annemann From Beyond the Grave spelling to dead name with blank cards
Also published here 20 May 1936 115
Keith Clark March of Time - Finale Trick paper cutting with clock face and time
VariationsAlso published here 20 May 1936 116
Theodore Annemann June 1936 on the death of Henry Walsh Miller, David Embury, Otis Manning, Lloyd Jones, Harry Dreilinger, Gene Dennis, Tom Worthington
 		21 June 1936 118
Theodore Annemann Top Change Tip
21 June 1936 119
Theodore Annemann Think It Over! tips on props and performing
 		21 June 1936 119
Audley Walsh The Audley Walsh Coincidence four cards selected turn out to be Aces, lost again and dealt in poker hand
Related toVariationsAlso published here 21 June 1936 122
Audley Walsh Strip-Out Addition precursor handling
Variations 21 June 1936 122
Audley Walsh Thumb Count Stacking
21 June 1936 122
L. Vosburgh Lyons Prophecy Plus colored handkerchief and candle are chosen and predicted, see page 172 for improvement
 		21 June 1936 122
Theodore Annemann Triple Coercion color, card and number are named and predicted, only number free choice, nail writer
Related toVariationsAlso published here 21 June 1936 123
Charles Rosenthal Money Mentalism money is put in envelope, medium names denomination, code
 		21 June 1936 123
Charles T. Jordan The Spectral Seamstress name of person is magically sewn on handkerchief
Also published here 21 June 1936 124
Al Baker Numero! end sum also predicts name of spectator
VariationsAlso published here 22 July 1936 125
Theodore Annemann Candle Interlude
22 July 1936 126
L. Vosburgh Lyons A Question of Power top card changes into three selections one after the other
Variations 22 July 1936 129
Classic Pass Half Pass brief
 		22 July 1936 129
L. Vosburgh Lyons Double Deal Turnover crude
 		22 July 1936 130
Audley Walsh The Card Phenomenon banks, automatic placement, see page 172 for improvement by Charles Larsen
 		22 July 1936 130
Lu Brent "Here's Your Change---?" coin through knees, changes into small coins
Inspired by 22 July 1936 130
Theodore Annemann Suggested Programs No. One - A Club Act of Magic combining some tricks of the Jinx into a program
 		Summer Extra 1936 1936 133
Lin Searles An Amusing Reversal ambitious card, then chosen card turns over, double backer
Related to Summer Extra 1936 1936 134
Dr. Jacob Daley A Paradox of Pairs
Related toAlso published here Summer Extra 1936 1936 134
Theodore Annemann The Annemann Bell Box spirit bell, electronic
 		Summer Extra 1936 1936 134
Lin Searles The "So Simple" Force portion cut and turned over, then deck secretly turned over
Related toVariationsAlso published here Summer Extra 1936 1936 135
Theodore Annemann Dice and a Book see page 172 for variation by Frederick F. Clark
Also published here Summer Extra 1936 1936 135
Lu Brent "We Stand Pat" stacked
 		Summer Extra 1936 1936 136
Charles Nagle Governmental Wizardry calculation puzzle
 		Summer Extra 1936 1936 136
Theodore Annemann Trickery! one of five cards is located under fair conditions, duplicates
 		Summer Extra 1936 1936 137
Theodore Annemann On the Wire random person phoned, name divined
Related toVariationsAlso published here Summer Extra 1936 1936 137
Lyman Allen The Novelty Box Selection forcing a color or cigarette with a box
 		Summer Extra 1936 1936 138
Dr. Jacob Daley The "Ad Lib" Spelling two cards spelled to
Inspired by
  • Larry Grey effect, marketed in Sphinx
Related toVariationsAlso published here 		Summer Extra 1936 1936 138
Bert Reese Bert Reese Secrets Berthold Riess, billet reading information, soft paper
VariationsAlso published here Summer Extra 1936 1936 140
Tom Sellers Calendar Conjuring number effects with calendar sheets, see page 172 for improvement by Dr. Jacob Daley
Related toAlso published here 23 Aug. 1936 141
Theodore Annemann Pencil Routine outline, combining puzzles, gags, effects
 		23 Aug. 1936 142
Theodore Annemann Suggested Programs No. Two - A Mental Club Act combining some tricks of the Jinx into a program
 		23 Aug. 1936 143
Vincent Lynch "What the H___!?" two decks with different backs, Ace of Spades change places multiple times
 		23 Aug. 1936 145
Dr. Jacob Daley Death Divination one with flash paper
Also published here 23 Aug. 1936 146
The Touch that Tells performer divines number of pocketed cards with value of playing cards
 		23 Aug. 1936 146
Stewart James Miraskill
Related toVariationsAlso published here 24 Sep. 1936 147
Stewart James The Candy King Miraskill with candies
Variations 24 Sep. 1936 151
Herbert Hood A Mental Test Revamped thought-of card divined via center tear, see page 172 for variation by William Larsen
Inspired byAlso published here 24 Sep. 1936 151
Newton Hall The Reticent Queen written name is divined by whispering Queen, using P&L Metal Card Box
 		24 Sep. 1936 151
Henry Christ Climax! impromptu stooge with reverse fan
Related toVariations 24 Sep. 1936 152
Theodore Annemann Twenty-first Century Silks
25 Oct. 1936 153
Dick Madden The Modern Eye-Popper short card used to simplify double lift
 		25 Oct. 1936 155
Stewart James Numismatigic coin divination behind back, magnetism
Related toVariationsAlso published here 25 Oct. 1936 157
Theodore Annemann The Word on the Page using 14-15 card stack
VariationsAlso published here 25 Oct. 1936 157
John Braun, Theodore Annemann Cards in the Cases fair selection is found in second deck, set-up
 		25 Oct. 1936 158
Orville Wayne Meyer The Guidance of Fate two decks, two cards match, chosen with handkerchief force
Also published here 26 Nov. 1936 159
Orville Wayne Meyer, Jean Hugard, Val Evans Handkerchief Force see credit corrections on page 166 and 198
 		26 Nov. 1936 159
Orville Wayne Meyer The Guidance of Fate three chosen number, total predicted on slate
Also published here 26 Nov. 1936 159
Theodore Annemann The Problem of the Ice Cube corner of card is torn off and vanished, reappears in an ice cube
 		26 Nov. 1936 161
Eddie Clever Only an Image some card names written down by spectators that think of any one, one of them selected, blank card first becomes wrong card (re. Elmsley gag, someone might be thinking of that one or not), then right card, fainted card (Larsen idea), see page 166 for credit correction
Related toAlso published here 26 Nov. 1936 163
R. M. Jamison Here or There? named card is hole punched, second card has two holes, they transpose
 		26 Nov. 1936 163
Theodore Annemann Notaria chosen card and diagram are divined/duplicated, forcing deck, center tear
Related toAlso published here 27 Dec. 1936 165
Theodore Annemann A Simplified Five Card Problem Variation combining "A Simplified Five Card Problem" (Genii November 1936) with card silk
 		27 Dec. 1936 166
Theodore Annemann Center Tear
27 Dec. 1936 167
Sigmund Krumgold Color Blindness color of writing on slate changes
 		27 Dec. 1936 167
Jean Hugard Follow Me key cards
 		27 Dec. 1936 168
Theodore Annemann, Charles Peet A Mentalist with Money marked bill is divined among others and its number as well
Also published here 27 Dec. 1936 168
Theodore Annemann A Story of Crime aces trap selection in deck, story presentation
VariationsAlso published here 28 Jan. 1937 169
Dr. Jacob Daley Card Silk Appearance silk with card printed on it appears from card
 		28 Jan. 1937 170
Dr. Jacob Daley Handkerchief Ball Pull
28 Jan. 1937 170
Orville Wayne Meyer How to hold a Rabbit
28 Jan. 1937 172
Theodore Annemann The Jinx "Zipper" Cocktail recipe for cocktail
 		28 Jan. 1937 173
Theodore Annemann, Hugh Mackay The Secret Order of the Aces blindfolded assistant duplicates things done with aces
Also published here 28 Jan. 1937 173
Russell Prunier The Mutilated Card card is "magically" restored with adhesive tape
Related to 28 Jan. 1937 174
Messages in Eggs weird method for getting message in egg
 		Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 176
Theodore Annemann Two Cheating Mysteries two-way-force deck
  • fair stop and count-down trick with two selections
  • one-handed location in hat
 		Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 176
Val Evans Multeffect Cards long-short paired deck used for a routine of eighteen different effects
Related toVariations Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 177
L. Vosburgh Lyons The Impromptu Passing one thought-of card, envelopes
 		Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 179
Snap False Count cards over-counted from top of deck
 		Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 179
The Rhummy Master winning at rummy
 		Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 180
Tom Bowyer The Restless Dozen twelve cards counted in strange way, then every second card is turned over, then half the cards together
 		Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 180
Half Pass brief
 		Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 181
Theodore Annemann The Double Ad Test ads selected by spectator, performer divines them
Also published here Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 181
Jess E. Mills The Super Eye Popper ambitious type routine with duplicate (king of clubs with one spade pip)
 		Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 181
Stuart P. Cramer Les Cartes par Hasard card thought of from the middle while riffled, multiple out after dealing into four piles
Inspired by Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 182
Dr. Jacob Daley The New Addition Slate Presentation
Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 182
Nancy Page He Picks the Right Card article about dog training
Related to Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 182
Card on the Wing card vanishes from deck and appears somewhere else, double ender
 		Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 183
Theodore Annemann The Psychic Toothpick toothpick moves on its own
Also published here Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 183
Theodore Annemann Parallel Thoughts one of four freely take cards is selected, medium finds out which one
Also published here Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 183
Audley Walsh The Lovers' Knot flourish knot, two silks together
 		Winter Extra 1936/37 1937 184
James T. Deacy Just an Echo method to double write secretly on a prediction in envelope, confabulation
Related toAlso published here 29 Feb. 1937 185
Theodore Annemann (reviewer) Jarrett by Guy Jarrett 29 Feb. 1937 186
Orville Wayne Meyer The New "Miracle" Effect five cards selected, mixed with twenty more cards, then located
 		29 Feb. 1937 188
Robert Parrish Duo Telepathy coding with thumb/nail writer on chalk
Also published here 29 Feb. 1937 188
Sidney Margulies One in Fifty-Two working range down to 6-7 possible cards, then fishing
 		29 Feb. 1937 189
Theodore Annemann The Walk Around Discovery cards distributed on floor and selection located
VariationsAlso published here 29 Feb. 1937 190
Newton Hall Controlled Luck fifty-two numbered cardboards & cards are shuffled and read one by one until performer tells to stop, card and number combination is predicted
Also published here 30 Mar. 1937 191
Theodore Annemann Suggested Programs No. Three - A Magical Club Routine combining some tricks out of the Jinx into a program
 		30 Mar. 1937 194
Oscar H. Paulson Card Passe-Passe cards travel from performer's hand to spectator's pile, then into his pocket
 		30 Mar. 1937 195
Fan Steal Vanish manipulator style
 		30 Mar. 1937 195
Henry Christ Spell Me! thought-of card, progressive set-up
Related toVariations 30 Mar. 1937 195
Audley Walsh Your Fortune, Miss! method to read billet with deck of cards as cover
 		30 Mar. 1937 196
Dr. Gordon C. Peck (reviewer) Modern Magic Programs No. 1 by John Mulholland 30 Mar. 1937 196
Raymond M. Staples (reviewer) Modern Magic Programs No. 2 by Harry Opel 30 Mar. 1937 196
Theodore Annemann (reviewer) Modern Magic Programs No. 3 by Glen Pope 30 Mar. 1937 196
Bertram Adams The Krazy Kode word from text selected with role of dice, use of progressive anagrams
VariationsAlso published here 31 Apr. 1937 200
Edward Reese Tattle Tale Card number of cards is removed by spectator, performer produces spot card that indicates that number
 		31 Apr. 1937 201
Theodore Annemann Wired Thought any person is phoned and asked to name a card, predicted by performer, index
Related toAlso published here 31 Apr. 1937 201
Dr. Jacob Daley (reviewer) Modern Magic Programs No. 4 by Nate Leipzig 31 Apr. 1937 201
Theodore Annemann Restless Cards two rubber banded piles with different backs, selections transpose, see also page 210 for comment
 		31 Apr. 1937 202
Norman Ashworth Before your Eyes message on slate becomes name of selection when wiping over it, idea by Charles Nyquist on page 270
Related toVariationsAlso published here 32 May 1937 203
Theodore Annemann Composite Routine spectator remembers card and its position, performer places card in pocket, turns out to be selections, three phases with different methods
 		32 May 1937 206
Theodore Annemann (reviewer) Modern Magic Programs No. 5 by Charles Blake 32 May 1937 206
Theodore Annemann Between the Lines book test, using deck of cards in Si Stebbins order for word selection
VariationsAlso published here 32 May 1937 207
Arthur Monroe Voodoo hole coin on string is put in box and hidden, lights turned out, in glowing light performer is seen to have box again and coin drops off cord, combined with card divination on blank card
Related toAlso published here 32 May 1937 208
Henry Christ Dead Man's Hand selection found and dead man's hand dealt to someone, incorporating audible shot for shock effect
Related toVariations 33 June 1937 209
Eddie Clever The Jaipur Jinnee method for forcing a page, mechanical way of changing position of ribbon between pages
Also published here 33 June 1937 211
Joseph H. Fries The Mystic Necktie
33 June 1937 213
Charles T. Jordan Dates borrowed coins in hat, performer announces year and finds coin by touch, repeated, one ahead
Also published here 33 June 1937 213
Anthony Ross Card Silk Routine corner torn off selection, becomes blank, white silk has card on it, printed corner still fits
 		Summer Extra 1937 1937 216
Duplicate Corner tearing corner off two cards simultaneously to get duplicate corner
 		Summer Extra 1937 1937 216
Theodore Annemann, Percy Naldrett The Phantom Artist celebrity chosen, large paper sheet is folded and cut, silhouette of chosen person is seen
Related toAlso published here Summer Extra 1937 1937 217
Lorne de Blois Hank the Hermit marked silk travels to pocket twice
 		Summer Extra 1937 1937 218
The Spirit Bracelet hands of performer and spectator tied with string between them, wooden ring penetrates in three phases
Also published here Summer Extra 1937 1937 220
Harris Solomon Operator Calling ringing of phone divines (forced) selection
Also published here Summer Extra 1937 1937 220
Arthur de Mello G-Men story trick with two blue and five red cards, thieves sheep
 		Summer Extra 1937 1937 220
Byron Churchill Plate and Silk silk(s) vanish and reappear underneath ungaffed plate
 		Summer Extra 1937 1937 222
Theodore Annemann Pocketbook Card card to ungaffed banded wallet, duplicate with subtle mark
Also published here Summer Extra 1937 1937 224
Theodore Annemann The Oss of Lhasa word predicted, card stack used for force
Variations Summer Extra 1937 1937 224
Edward Reese Banana Bill bill to banana
 		Summer Extra 1937 1937 225
Charles T. Jordan Four-in-One Silks four silks are produced from one silk
Also published here Summer Extra 1937 1937 226
Hen Fetsch Lock and Key method for Keys to Baldpate
Also published here 34 July 1937 227
Theodore Annemann Suggested Routines No. Four - A No Card Mystery Act combining some tricks of the Jinx into a program
 		34 July 1937 230
Orville Wayne Meyer Uniflight from one half to other half, using gaffed card with two glued together on one end
 		34 July 1937 231