artificial spiritualism \n removed cards divined, pile cut off by spectator and number of cards as well as number of pips divined, stacked and punch marked \n charlier
1889
tricks with cards Charlier
Artificial Spiritualism
removed cards divined, pile cut off by spectator and number of cards as well as number of pips divined, stacked and punch marked
new numerical trick with cards \n three heaps formed while performer is blindfolded according to some mathematical instructions, performer in the end know amount of cards in center pile \n unknown
1890
more magic
Unknown
New Numerical Trick with Cards
three heaps formed while performer is blindfolded according to some mathematical instructions, performer in the end know amount of cards in center pile
gerade oder ungerade \n no. 3, packet of cards is counted as an odd or even number, depending on what the spectator wishes, two cards stuck together with "weak rubber solution, soap or onion juice" \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Gerade oder Ungerade
No. 3, packet of cards is counted as an odd or even number, depending on what the spectator wishes, two cards stuck together with "weak rubber solution, soap or onion juice"
der wahrsagende würfel \n no. 15, deck cut into six piles by spectator, number chosen with die, selection is in designated pile, card palmed out and added onto correct pile \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der wahrsagende Würfel
No. 15, deck cut into six piles by spectator, number chosen with die, selection is in designated pile, card palmed out and added onto correct pile
gerade oder ungerade \n performer knows if cut-off pile has odd or even number of cards, red-black alternating \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Gerade oder ungerade
performer knows if cut-off pile has odd or even number of cards, red-black alternating
das mathematische mischen - 3. \n third application, position of top card named after three "shuffles" \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das mathematische Mischen - 3.
third application, position of top card named after three "shuffles"
predestination \n two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection \n unknown \n die prädestinationsgabe \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n die magische einwirkung \n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
Predestination
two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection
die magische einwirkung \n two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection, translation by john willmann \n unknown \n predestination \n unknown
1900
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Die magische Einwirkung
two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection, translation by John Willmann
zur karten-piéce "die wievielte karte!" \n simplified method \n robert lenz \n "die wievielte karte?" \n david tobias bamberg
1900
die zauberwelt Robert Lenz
zu erraten, wie viele karten eine person der gesellschaft im geheimen einem spiel entnahm und wieder zu demselben legte \n spectator takes a number of cards from bottom of deck and places them on top, one card chosen and its value matches the amount of moved cards \n carl willmann \n zum erraten der karten \n eduard w. lufa
1902
die zauberwelt Carl Willmann
Zu erraten, wie viele Karten eine Person der Gesellschaft im Geheimen einem Spiel entnahm und wieder zu demselben legte
spectator takes a number of cards from bottom of deck and places them on top, one card chosen and its value matches the amount of moved cards
zum erraten der karten \n \n eduard w. lufa \n zu erraten, wie viele karten eine person der gesellschaft im geheimen einem spiel entnahm und wieder zu demselben legte \n carl willmann
1902
die zauberwelt Eduard W. Lufa
eine übernatürliche uebereinstimmung \n card chosen and lost, dominoes placed together by spectator, endpoint indicate suit and value and added up the position of the selection \n hugo schrader \n "unerreicht!" (conradis der kartenkünstler im xx. jahrhundert, p. 81)
1904
der zauberspiegel Hugo Schrader
Eine übernatürliche Uebereinstimmung
card chosen and lost, dominoes placed together by spectator, endpoint indicate suit and value and added up the position of the selection
Inspired by
"Unerreicht!" (Conradis Der Kartenkünstler im XX. Jahrhundert, p. 81)
the transposed cards \n done with full deck, performer divines the number of cards put form one half to another \n ziska \n ziska improved \n gerald kosky
1909
the art of magic Ziska
The Transposed Cards
done with full deck, performer divines the number of cards put form one half to another
die sympathetischen zahlen \n spectator stops while performer deals cards on table, then four people select a card, selections are the four tens which match amount of dealt cards, number is also predicted on a piece of paper \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n sympathetic numbers \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1910
kartenkünste Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Die sympathetischen Zahlen
spectator stops while performer deals cards on table, then four people select a card, selections are the four Tens which match amount of dealt cards, number is also predicted on a piece of paper
to tell the card thought of by arranging the cards in a circle \n ace through ten in a circle, on through of and after some counting divined \n unknown
1911
modern card manipulation
Unknown
To tell the Card thought of by arranging the Cards in a Circle
Ace through Ten in a circle, on through of and after some counting divined
odd or even \n no. 11, spectator cuts off pile and spectator divined whether it's an odd or even number \n charles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
Odd or Even
No. 11, spectator cuts off pile and spectator divined whether it's an odd or even number
the spirit mathematician \n no. 2, half deck in performer's pocket, card with same suit and cards who add up to same domination as selection are produced, (binary, 1,2,4,8) \n charles t. jordan \n the secret mathematician \n charles t. jordan \n arthur finley
1920
ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Spirit Mathematician
No. 2, half deck in performer's pocket, card with same suit and cards who add up to same domination as selection are produced, (binary, 1,2,4,8)
improved satan's prophecy \n prediction, deck divided into two halves and a selected card vanishes from one half and appears at the position predicted in the other half \n charles t. jordan \n satan's prophecy \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Improved Satan's Prophecy
prediction, deck divided into two halves and a selected card vanishes from one half and appears at the position predicted in the other half
the ready reckoner \n spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck (clubs/diamonds and hearts/spades) \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Ready Reckoner
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck (clubs/diamonds and hearts/spades)
count the cut \n spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, si stebbins \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Count the Cut
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, Si Stebbins
super mental card effect \n thought of card is found on number performer says in cut half, alternative ending, card stab \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master miracles Jack Merlin
Super Mental Card Effect
thought of card is found on number performer says in cut half, alternative ending, card stab
lift a few \n spectator cuts cards and replaced, performer divines number of cards, two key cards come from sleeve \n tom sellers
1934
card tricks that work Tom Sellers
Lift a Few
spectator cuts cards and replaced, performer divines number of cards, two key cards come from sleeve
tower bridge \n "a new bridge effect", number of cut of cards is divined by value of another selection \n louis lam
1935
would you believe it? Louis Lam
Tower Bridge
"A New Bridge Effect", number of cut of cards is divined by value of another selection
an insolvable mystery \n deck behind performer's back in handkerchief, spectator names any number, performer the card at this position \n dai vernon \n insolvable mystery \n dai vernon \n frederick braue \n insolvable mystery \n dai vernon \n punched in the dark \n tom gagnon
1936
card manipulations Dai Vernon
An Insolvable Mystery
deck behind performer's back in handkerchief, spectator names any number, performer the card at this position
indetecto \n divining chosen number and card, impromptu punched card with finger nail \n arthur h. buckley
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Arthur H. Buckley
Indetecto
divining chosen number and card, impromptu punched card with finger nail
one in ten detection \n performer finds out small thought-of number, one-way backs \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
One in Ten Detection
performer finds out small thought-of number, one-way backs
hourglass cards \n time on watch gives position of card, placement via dealing selection procedure \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Hourglass Cards
time on watch gives position of card, placement via dealing selection procedure
coincidence extraordinary \n piles are made, number of cards in a pile is divined, mathematical \n unknown \n necromantic calculation \n rolland hamblen \n royal card discovery \n unknown \n affinities \n dai vernon
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Coincidence Extraordinary
piles are made, number of cards in a pile is divined, mathematical
the transposed cards \n number of cut off cards is divined by value of a card, set-up \n ziska \n ziska improved \n gerald kosky
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Ziska
The Transposed Cards
number of cut off cards is divined by value of a card, set-up
a trick without a clue \n selection and number of counted cards are divined, set-up \n rolland hamblen \n spell and count \n al leech
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Rolland Hamblen
A Trick Without a Clue
selection and number of counted cards are divined, set-up
ready reckoner \n spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Ready Reckoner
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck
super count down \n thought-of number is dealt, performer finds it out, also with selection, red-black alternating set-up \n dai vernon
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Dai Vernon
Super Count Down
thought-of number is dealt, performer finds it out, also with selection, red-black alternating set-up
sensitive thoughts \n deck divided in red and black, number named and card thought of from different halves, performer names card and position of them \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Sensitive Thoughts
deck divided in red and black, number named and card thought of from different halves, performer names card and position of them
sympathetic numbers \n coincidences with number ten, tens show up, cut off packet are ten cards, ..., stripper deck \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Sympathetic Numbers
coincidences with number ten, Tens show up, cut off packet are ten cards, ..., stripper deck
multeffect cards \n long-short paired deck used for a routine of eighteen different effects \n val evans \n r. & s. master pack \n tan hock chuan \n sven stebbins \n john a. novak \n riffle shuffle for the paired pack \n ellis stanyon \n photographic memory \n denis behr
1937
the jinx 1-50 Val Evans
Multeffect Cards
long-short paired deck used for a routine of eighteen different effects
controlled luck \n fifty-two numbered cardboards & cards are shuffled and read one by one until performer tells to stop, card and number combination is predicted \n newton hall
1937
the jinx 1-50 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
tattle tale card \n number of cards is removed by spectator, performer produces spot card that indicates that number \n edward reese
1937
the jinx 1-50 Edward Reese
Tattle Tale Card
number of cards is removed by spectator, performer produces spot card that indicates that number
a matter of debit and credit \n "i have as many cards as you have, and enough....", magician twice divines correct number of cut off cards \n unknown \n estimation \n gene "phantini" grant
1938
greater magic
Unknown
A Matter of Debit and Credit
"I have as many cards as you have, and enough....", magician twice divines correct number of cut off cards
the spectator does it all \n cards are put in pocket and one selected, performer divines number of pocketed cards and selection \n unknown
1938
greater magic
Unknown
The Spectator Does it All
cards are put in pocket and one selected, performer divines number of pocketed cards and selection
ne plus ultra. new version \n with crystal ball four selections and their positions are named, short card and narrow card \n unknown
1938
greater magic
Unknown
Ne Plus Ultra. New Version
with crystal ball four selections and their positions are named, short card and narrow card
lost and found \n two spectators remember cards and their positions, shuffle, two other cards find selections by stabbing the pack behind back \n paul curry
1939
more card manipulations Paul Curry
Lost and Found
two spectators remember cards and their positions, shuffle, two other cards find selections by stabbing the pack behind back
quarters from torn deck \n deck torn in quarters, performer names four positions, when counted down in the four positions there is selected card \n claude goldin
1939
the jinx 51-100 Claude Goldin
Quarters from Torn Deck
deck torn in quarters, performer names four positions, when counted down in the four positions there is selected card
sensitive thoughts \n deck divided in red and black, number named and card thought of from different halves, performer names card and position of them \n theodore annemann
1939
the incorporated strange secrets Theodore Annemann
Sensitive Thoughts
deck divided in red and black, number named and card thought of from different halves, performer names card and position of them
the harmony of numbers \n "an original card divertissement"
several piles made by cutting and saying stop, each pile has ten cards and a ten spot on top \n dr. h. walter grote \n sympathetic numbers \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939 Dr. H. Walter Grote
The Harmony of Numbers
"An Original Card Divertissement"
several piles made by cutting and saying stop, each pile has ten cards and a Ten spot on top
ziska improved \n number of moved cards & selection are divined by value of a card, set-up, marked locator \n gerald kosky \n the transposed cards \n ziska \n the transposed cards \n ziska
1940
more card manipulations Gerald Kosky
Ziska Improved
number of moved cards & selection are divined by value of a card, set-up, marked locator
the mystic twelve \n cards pocketed and another remembered, performer divines position of selection and number of cards in pocket, reverse-count force \n audley walsh \n the mystic twelve recall \n audley walsh \n jon racherbaumer \n field's zodiac card miracle \n audley walsh \n eddie fields
1940
the jinx 51-100 Audley Walsh
The Mystic Twelve
cards pocketed and another remembered, performer divines position of selection and number of cards in pocket, reverse-count force
three predictions \n piles made and card moved around, then some pocketed, performer divines everything \n g. w. hunter \n main interest \n ken de courcy
1940
the jinx 51-100 G. W. Hunter
Three Predictions
piles made and card moved around, then some pocketed, performer divines everything
lite-ning addition \n spectator removes an ace or a two face down, then a three or a four and so on, total of added values is divined \n bob hummer \n lite-ning addition \n bob hummer
1940
half-a-dozen hummers Bob Hummer
Lite-Ning Addition
spectator removes an ace or a two face down, then a three or a four and so on, total of added values is divined
an impossible count \n spectators cut off packet and put in pocket, performer knows number, memorized deck \n al baker
1941
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
An Impossible Count
spectators cut off packet and put in pocket, performer knows number, memorized deck
weird coin \n coin borrowed, half deck dealt in four piles, top card correspond with year of coin, sum counted down, card predicted \n del cartier
1941
the jinx 101-151 Del Cartier
Weird Coin
coin borrowed, half deck dealt in four piles, top card correspond with year of coin, sum counted down, card predicted
four piles and a dollar bill \n spectator deals pile into four piles, the values on top form the year on the bill \n martin gardner
1941
after the dessert Martin Gardner
Four Piles and a Dollar Bill
spectator deals pile into four piles, the values on top form the year on the bill
the little dictators \n spectator notes card and its position up to ten, three dice are thrown, the total gives position of card \n dai vernon
1941/49
select secrets Dai Vernon
The Little Dictators
spectator notes card and its position up to ten, three dice are thrown, the total gives position of card
tattle tale card \n number of cards is removed by spectator, performer produces spot card that indicates that number \n edward reese
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Edward Reese
Tattle Tale Card
number of cards is removed by spectator, performer produces spot card that indicates that number
the touch that tells \n performer divines number of pocketed cards with value of playing cards \n theodore annemann
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Theodore Annemann
The Touch That Tells
performer divines number of pocketed cards with value of playing cards
little stranger \n spectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines number \n bob hummer \n hummer's little stranger \n bob hummer \n marble memories \n barrie richardson \n selected suit divination \n tom craven
1945
little stranger Bob Hummer
Little Stranger
spectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines number
the unexpected ending \n experiment no. 9 - two selections, one turns over, other is counted to \n arthur h. buckley
1946
card control Arthur H. Buckley
The Unexpected Ending
Experiment No. 9 - two selections, one turns over, other is counted to
hummer's 18 card mystery \n spectator takes eighteen cards and turns over the top two cards and cuts the pile, that step is repeated as often as he likes, then the performer takes the cards behind his back and divines the amount of reversed cards, see collected secrets for links to variations \n bob hummer \n hummer's 18 card mystery \n bob hummer
1946
face up face down mysteries Bob Hummer
Hummer's 18 Card Mystery
spectator takes eighteen cards and turns over the top two cards and cuts the pile, that step is repeated as often as he likes, then the performer takes the cards behind his back and divines the amount of reversed cards, see Collected Secrets for links to variations
the prediction \n performer knows card at named number, partial stack, part of "marlo's miracle routine" \n edward marlo
1947
marlo in spades Edward Marlo
The Prediction
performer knows card at named number, partial stack, part of "Marlo's Miracle Routine"
through the beat of the pulse \n selection is lost and deck divided into two piles, performer knows in which pile card is and also exact position \n eddie joseph
1949 ca.
15 exciting minutes with a borrowed deck Eddie Joseph
Through the Beat of the Pulse
selection is lost and deck divided into two piles, performer knows in which pile card is and also exact position
topsy-turvy deck \n no. 26, deck of face up/down cards split into two by performer, each half has equal number of face up cards \n bob hummer
1950
scarne on card tricks Bob Hummer
Topsy-Turvy Deck
No. 26, Deck of face up/down cards split into two by performer, each half has equal number of face up cards
double duty \n no. 39, spectator secretly transfers a number of cards (one to ten) to magician's packet, magician produces card with same value \n john scarne
1950
scarne on card tricks John Scarne
Double Duty
No. 39, Spectator secretly transfers a number of cards (one to ten) to magician's packet, magician produces card with same value
double revelation \n no. 66, divine selection and number of pocketed cards \n herb runge \n george pearce \n ande furlong \n the psychic number \n john scarne \n herb runge
1950
scarne on card tricks Herb Runge, George Pearce, Ande Furlong
Double Revelation
No. 66, divine selection and number of pocketed cards
evens \n spectator removes two even cards, subtracts them, takes that many cards, remembers new top card and shuffles deck, performer divines even cards, pocketed number and selection, clocking with even cards for two removed cards \n toni koynini
1951
toni koynini's card miracles Toni Koynini
Evens
spectator removes two even cards, subtracts them, takes that many cards, remembers new top card and shuffles deck, performer divines even cards, pocketed number and selection, clocking with even cards for two removed cards
mind reading \n spectator thinks of a number and remembers the card on it's position, after the performer fails to find it, the spectator finds his card at the number turned over \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon
Mind Reading
spectator thinks of a number and remembers the card on it's position, after the performer fails to find it, the spectator finds his card at the number turned over
matching the colors \n deck shuffled face up and face down, magician can separate into two piles containing the same number of face up cards. alternative is to shuffle red and black cards. \n bob hummer
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Bob Hummer
Matching the Colors
Deck shuffled face up and face down, magician can separate into two piles containing the same number of face up cards. Alternative is to shuffle red and black cards.
hummer's reversal mystery \n cato trick, magician can name correctly number of face up cards after cut and turn over procedure. oscar weigle variation: colors are also separated \n bob hummer \n oscar weigle \n the little moonies \n bob hummer \n stitches in time \n stephen tucker
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Bob Hummer, Oscar Weigle
Hummer's Reversal Mystery
CATO trick, magician can name correctly number of face up cards after cut and turn over procedure. Oscar Weigle variation: colors are also separated
predicting the shift \n packet of thirteen cards (ace to king), spectator shifts any number of cards from top to bottom, magician can immediately take out a card with a value corresponding to the number of cards shifted \n unknown
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery
Unknown
Predicting the Shift
Packet of thirteen cards (Ace to King), spectator shifts any number of cards from top to bottom, magician can immediately take out a card with a value corresponding to the number of cards shifted
sorcerer's seven \n performer talks about the number seven, spectator puts a card in the deck, cards next to it equals seven, variation where all four cards are stabbed into the deck (rusduck), see credits in no. 8 \n charles hudson \n research division \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stewart james
1957
the cardiste Charles Hudson
Sorcerer's Seven
performer talks about the number seven, spectator puts a card in the deck, cards next to it equals seven, variation where all four cards are stabbed into the deck (Rusduck), see credits in No. 8
magical seven \n selection reversed in face-up portion travels down into lower face-down portion into seventh position, five phases/methods \n edward marlo \n disco \n david britland \n mystic seven \n peter duffie \n faith counter \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n combined forces \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
1958
the magic seven Edward Marlo
Magical Seven
selection reversed in face-up portion travels down into lower face-down portion into seventh position, five phases/methods
a deck of cards and a miracle \n deck is cut and a card named, performer names position \n robert g. tripp \n not so remote viewing! \n paul hallas
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Robert G. Tripp
A Deck of Cards and a Miracle
deck is cut and a card named, performer names position
no looking \n two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, then named \n alex elmsley \n brownwaves i \n alex elmsley
1962
close-up card magic Alex Elmsley
No Looking
two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, then named
two-gether \n two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, appear at same position in two piles \n howard schwarzman
1962
close-up card magic Howard Schwarzman
Two-Gether
two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, appear at same position in two piles
vernon super count down \n thought-of number is dealt, performer finds it out, also with selection, red-black alternating set-up \n dai vernon \n super duplex count-down \n peter duffie
1962
early vernon Dai Vernon
Vernon Super Count Down
thought-of number is dealt, performer finds it out, also with selection, red-black alternating set-up
on the re-stacking pack \n two spectators decide for numbers and remember the cards at their number four times with faros in between, each has a four of a kind \n edward marlo \n the restacking pack \n alex elmsley
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
On the Re-Stacking Pack
two spectators decide for numbers and remember the cards at their number four times with faros in between, each has a four of a kind
another effect is the following \n as a number force or book test \n edward marlo \n the restacking pack \n alex elmsley
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
hummer addition \n spectator reverses some cards, below table magician reverses more so named total is achieved, as kicker all are one color \n harry lorayne \n face up prediction \n bob hummer
1965
my favorite card tricks Harry Lorayne
Hummer Addition
spectator reverses some cards, below table magician reverses more so named total is achieved, as kicker all are one color
the card pyramid \n mathematical layout of spot cards, end result is predicted, for waters credit see reference \n harry lorayne \n thomas alan waters \n mathematically inclined \n l. vosburgh lyons \n thomas alan waters \n babel \n karl fulves
1967
deck-sterity Harry Lorayne, Thomas Alan Waters
The Card Pyramid
mathematical layout of spot cards, end result is predicted, for Waters credit see reference
triangle card trick \n card version, final value predicted \n bruce cervon \n mathematically inclined \n l. vosburgh lyons \n thomas alan waters
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon
red magic \n spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number \n peter alexis \n red magic variation \n bruce cervon \n earl keyser \n hummer's little stranger \n bob hummer \n red magic \n karl fulves
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Peter Alexis
Red Magic
spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number
red magic variation \n spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number \n bruce cervon \n earl keyser \n red magic \n peter alexis
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon, Earl Keyser
Red Magic Variation
spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number
mental scales \n spectator deals amount of cards on the table, stops and remembers next card, performer cuts same amount and locates selection \n ned rutledge \n james g. thompson jr.
1967
between two minds Ned Rutledge, James G. Thompson Jr.
Mental Scales
spectator deals amount of cards on the table, stops and remembers next card, performer cuts same amount and locates selection
the breakdown routine \n four fours, one is placed in the deck and other three fours change into threes, repeated until one ace remains \n tom batchelor
1968
ireland's yearbooks Tom Batchelor
The Breakdown Routine
four Fours, one is placed in the deck and other three Fours change into Threes, repeated until one Ace remains
magical calculation \n shuffled deck dealt in two piles, performer announces sum of all values in one pile \n eddie fay
1969
expert card mysteries Eddie Fay
Magical Calculation
shuffled deck dealt in two piles, performer announces sum of all values in one pile
two - four - six - eight - find \n named number corresponds to distance between spectator's and performer's selection \n jack avis \n direct link \n alex elmsley \n bill reid
1969
expert card mysteries Jack Avis
Two - Four - Six - Eight - Find
named number corresponds to distance between spectator's and performer's selection
marlo re-stacking pack \n two spectators decide for numbers and remember the cards at their number four times with faros in between, each has a four of a kind \n edward marlo \n the restacking pack \n alex elmsley
1969
expert card mysteries Edward Marlo
Marlo Re-Stacking Pack
two spectators decide for numbers and remember the cards at their number four times with faros in between, each has a four of a kind
spread correction \n performer knows position of two selections despite real riffle shuffle \n edward marlo \n spread correction \n karl fulves
1969
epilogue Edward Marlo
Spread Correction
performer knows position of two selections despite real riffle shuffle
8 - 25 \n packets removed and counted down in some piles, two mates appear, see also p. 348 \n brian jordan \n "isochronism" (stewart james, linking ring, oct. 1952)
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Brian Jordan
8 - 25
packets removed and counted down in some piles, two mates appear, see also p. 348
math teacher \n three cards are selected, values of two added equal value of third card, with large card stand \n floyd shotts \n frank novotny
1970
ireland's yearbooks Floyd Shotts, Frank Novotny
Math Teacher
three cards are selected, values of two added equal value of third card, with large card stand
the difference & the sum \n spot cards are used for calculations multiple times, outcome predicted \n henry christ \n harry lorayne
1971
reputation-makers Henry Christ, Harry Lorayne
The Difference & The Sum
spot cards are used for calculations multiple times, outcome predicted
the hc difference & sum \n original handling, spot cards are used for calculations multiple times, outcome predicted \n henry christ
1971
reputation-makers Henry Christ
The HC Difference & Sum
original handling, spot cards are used for calculations multiple times, outcome predicted
ace-dice-ace \n position of selection is found via mathematical procedure involving dice, non-slip cut \n karl fulves
1971
the book of numbers Karl Fulves
Ace-Dice-Ace
position of selection is found via mathematical procedure involving dice, non-slip cut
faroincidence \n reversed card is at same position as selection when dealt from two packets in unison, faro, non-slip cut, "the shuffled deck is handed to you behind your back. with the cards out of sight, reverse the 25th and 26th cards from the top." good luck! \n karl fulves
1971
the book of numbers Karl Fulves
Faroincidence
reversed card is at same position as selection when dealt from two packets in unison, faro, non-slip cut, "The shuffled deck is handed to you behind your back. With the cards out of sight, reverse the 25th and 26th cards from the top." Good luck!
the mystic twelve recall \n cards pocketed and another remembered, performer divines position of selection and number of cards in pocket, reverse-count force \n audley walsh \n jon racherbaumer \n the mystic twelve \n audley walsh
1971
on the clock effect Audley Walsh, Jon Racherbaumer
The Mystic Twelve Recall
cards pocketed and another remembered, performer divines position of selection and number of cards in pocket, reverse-count force
the zodiac card mystery \n card divination effect with astrological sign presentation, also divine how many cards spectator hides in pocket \n eddie fields \n field's zodiac card miracle \n audley walsh \n eddie fields \n zodiaclock \n roy johnson
1971
on the clock effect Eddie Fields
The Zodiac Card Mystery
card divination effect with astrological sign presentation, also divine how many cards spectator hides in pocket
zauberkunste triumph! \n based on a hofzinser trick, amount of chosen card is divined by finding the four cards with the same value, re-deal force \n bruce cervon
1971
the compleat magick — volume i Bruce Cervon
Zauberkunste Triumph!
based on a Hofzinser trick, amount of chosen card is divined by finding the four cards with the same value, re-deal force
three in a million \n two decks, spec and perf select same card and cut off same amount of cards \n frank garcia \n predicted bermuda \n simon lovell \n perfect harmony \n manfred bacia
1972
million dollar card secrets Frank Garcia
Three in a Million
two decks, spec and perf select same card and cut off same amount of cards
any number, any time! \n number cards from one to twenty, one card face down as prediction \n dr. dan j. alessini
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Dr. Dan J. Alessini
Any Number, Any Time!
number cards from one to twenty, one card face down as prediction
spread correction \n performer knows position of two selections despite real riffle shuffle \n edward marlo \n spread correction \n karl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Edward Marlo
Spread Correction
performer knows position of two selections despite real riffle shuffle
number hummer \n four cards mixed face up face down by spectator, values of face up cards divined or predicted \n robert e. neale \n "baby hummer" (charles hudson, linking ring) \n hummer - 4 \n charles hudson \n toddler \n philip t. goldstein \n robert e. neale
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Robert E. Neale
Number Hummer
four cards mixed face up face down by spectator, values of face up cards divined or predicted
el fabuloso tacto del mago \n shuffled deck in bag, a card is named and performer removes several cards which add up to named card and first card is from same suit, binary five-card set-up that combines to any card \n juan tamariz \n dr. alfredo florensa
1973
aprenda ud. magia Juan Tamariz, Dr. Alfredo Florensa
El Fabuloso Tacto del Mago
shuffled deck in bag, a card is named and performer removes several cards which add up to named card and first card is from same suit, binary five-card set-up that combines to any card
vested power \n card selected by number and position, number and card found with spelling \n philip t. goldstein
1974
card tricks for people who don't do card tricks Philip T. Goldstein
Vested Power
card selected by number and position, number and card found with spelling
no way \n two spectators decide on a number up to 25, first spectator counts down to that card in half the deck, performer writes down two cards, second spectator counts down, both cards match prediction \n james g. thompson jr.
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 James G. Thompson Jr.
No Way
two spectators decide on a number up to 25, first spectator counts down to that card in half the deck, performer writes down two cards, second spectator counts down, both cards match prediction
field's zodiac card miracle \n card divination effect with astrological sign presentation, also divine how many cards spectator hides in pocket \n audley walsh \n eddie fields \n the mystic twelve \n audley walsh \n the zodiac card mystery \n eddie fields
1976
the artful dodges of eddie fields Audley Walsh, Eddie Fields
Field's Zodiac Card Miracle
card divination effect with astrological sign presentation, also divine how many cards spectator hides in pocket
the ultra date trick \n extension to year 2000 for a prediction and a date \n nick trost \n a prediction and a date - updated \n nick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part two Nick Trost
The Ultra Date Trick
Extension to year 2000 for A Prediction and a Date
compute-a-thot \n three spot in inserted into packet, selection is found by spelling or counting or next to three \n nick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part two Nick Trost
Compute-a-thot
Three spot in inserted into packet, selection is found by spelling or counting or next to Three
the card revealed \n no. 28, spectator thinks of small number and card, both divined, two key cards \n j. w. sarles
1976
self-working card tricks J. W. Sarles
The Card Revealed
No. 28, spectator thinks of small number and card, both divined, two key cards
pre-figured \n no. 32, calculation with value of spectator's selection divines both this selection and the performer's \n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
Pre-Figured
No. 32, calculation with value of spectator's selection divines both this selection and the performer's
pair-a-noic \n spectator cuts off cards, two cards turn over in rest sandwiching selection and values total number of cut-off packet, set-up \n bernard bilis \n the calculating sandwich \n bernard bilis \n calculated triumph \n john f. mendoza \n bernard bilis
1978
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Bernard Bilis
Pair-A-Noic
spectator cuts off cards, two cards turn over in rest sandwiching selection and values total number of cut-off packet, set-up
the self-arranging pack \n counting off random cards from shuffled deck, a ten at position ten and so on \n frederick braue \n jean-eralities \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1978
fred braue on false deals Frederick Braue
The Self-Arranging Pack
counting off random cards from shuffled deck, a Ten at position ten and so on
card problems (a) \n spectator remembers card and its position, deck cut, card is still at same position, posed as a problem \n karl fulves
1978
interlocutor Karl Fulves
Card Problems (A)
spectator remembers card and its position, deck cut, card is still at same position, posed as a problem
evening the odds \n prediction reads: "there will be an even number of packets containing and odd number of cards" \n charlie randall
1979
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Charlie Randall
Evening The Odds
prediction reads: "there will be an even number of packets containing and odd number of cards"
the mate trap \n faro, two effects:
- spectator pockets number of cards, performer finds out how many
- spectator pockets number of cards, two cards in rest sandwich that number of cards \n harry lorayne \n penelope's principle \n alex elmsley
1979
quantum leaps Harry Lorayne
The Mate Trap
faro, two effects:
spectator pockets number of cards, performer finds out how many
spectator pockets number of cards, two cards in rest sandwich that number of cards
count me in \n "two tricks"
between sandwich cards appear as many cards as the value of the selection, numerical set-up \n roy walton
1979
the chronicles Roy Walton
Count Me In
"Two Tricks"
between sandwich cards appear as many cards as the value of the selection, numerical set-up
the ten to one trick \n "two tricks"
one card between two aces, ten cards between two tens, cut into deck, number of cards corresponding to selection travels from ten to ace sandwich, numeric set-up, see also p. 1237 for credit information \n roy walton
1979
the chronicles Roy Walton
The Ten To One Trick
"Two Tricks"
one card between two Aces, ten cards between two Tens, cut into deck, number of cards corresponding to selection travels from Ten to Ace sandwich, numeric set-up, see also p. 1237 for credit information
liar's stop trick \n card at number remembered, then a different number checked and the card is now there, posed as problem \n karl fulves
1979
interlocutor Karl Fulves
Liar's Stop Trick
card at number remembered, then a different number checked and the card is now there, posed as problem
tele-poker \n no. 9, person phoned, he deals two hands of any number of cards, after some discarding only two cards remain in one hand, which is predicted \n karl fulves \n dis-cards \n jack miller
1979
self-working mental magic Karl Fulves
Tele-Poker
No. 9, person phoned, he deals two hands of any number of cards, after some discarding only two cards remain in one hand, which is predicted
fool i \n two cards are pushed out from spread, location of one card can be named \n steve beam \n fooled \n steve beam
1979
magic — the vanishing art Steve Beam
Fool I
two cards are pushed out from spread, location of one card can be named
fool ii \n two cards are pushed out from spread, identity of one card and location of other card are named \n steve beam
1979
magic — the vanishing art Steve Beam
Fool II
two cards are pushed out from spread, identity of one card and location of other card are named
mathematical card trick \n calculator is used to find position of selection, humorous presentation \n steve beam \n mathematical card trick \n steve beam \n mathematical card trick \n steve beam
1979
magic — the vanishing art Steve Beam
Mathematical Card Trick
calculator is used to find position of selection, humorous presentation
the calculating sandwich \n total of sandwich cards equals cut of packet \n bernard bilis \n pair-a-noic \n bernard bilis
1980
french pasteboards Bernard Bilis
abacus \n cut-off number of cards and single card are predicted/divined, partial stack \n philip t. goldstein \n impromptu abacus \n jean-jacques sanvert \n abacus \n philip t. goldstein \n abacus iii \n charles hudson \n stax-volt \n philip t. goldstein
1980
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Philip T. Goldstein
Abacus
cut-off number of cards and single card are predicted/divined, partial stack
the oj count \n with outjogged cards, spectator adds number cards he sees and gets different totals \n karl fulves \n notes for a dollar \n karl fulves
1980
color quik Karl Fulves
The OJ Count
with outjogged cards, spectator adds number cards he sees and gets different totals
hummer's little stranger \n spectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines number \n bob hummer \n little stranger \n bob hummer \n red magic \n peter alexis \n colors revealed \n rick johnsson \n harry lorayne \n walter rollins
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Hummer's Little Stranger
spectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines number
hummer's 18 card mystery \n spectator takes eighteen cards and turns over the top two cards and cuts the pile, that step is repeated as often as he likes, then the performer takes the cards behind his back and divines the amount of reversed cards \n bob hummer \n hummer's 18 card mystery \n bob hummer \n still scheming \n peter duffie \n informant \n karl fulves \n 37 threes \n karl fulves \n the rule for red \n karl fulves
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Hummer's 18 Card Mystery
spectator takes eighteen cards and turns over the top two cards and cuts the pile, that step is repeated as often as he likes, then the performer takes the cards behind his back and divines the amount of reversed cards
lite-ning addition \n spectator removes an ace or a two face down, then a three or a four and so on, total of added values is divined (1940) \n bob hummer \n lite-ning addition \n bob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Lite-Ning Addition
spectator removes an ace or a two face down, then a three or a four and so on, total of added values is divined (1940)
the gremlins \n cards with red and blue gremlins are shuffled, behind back performer sorts the card in two packets so amount of red gremlins in one packet is the same as blue gremlins in the other packet \n bob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
The Gremlins
cards with red and blue gremlins are shuffled, behind back performer sorts the card in two packets so amount of red gremlins in one packet is the same as blue gremlins in the other packet
9th dimension \n spectator counts matches in matchbook, card with matching number appears in chosen pile \n philip t. goldstein
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Philip T. Goldstein
9th Dimension
spectator counts matches in matchbook, card with matching number appears in chosen pile
lucky 13 \n spectator cuts to two indicator cards, which total the position of the selection, see semi-automatic card tricks for variation \n steve beam \n lucky 13 \n steve beam
1980
card tricks from mount olympus Steve Beam
Lucky 13
spectator cuts to two indicator cards, which total the position of the selection, see Semi-Automatic Card Tricks for variation
impromptu abacus \n cut-off number of cards and single card are predicted/divined \n jean-jacques sanvert \n abacus \n philip t. goldstein
1981
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Jean-Jacques Sanvert
Impromptu Abacus
cut-off number of cards and single card are predicted/divined
riding a wave \n card travels from thought of position to other position \n danny korem \n thought waves ii \n frederick wingfield
1981
the lost pages of the kabbala Danny Korem
Riding a Wave
card travels from thought of position to other position
shuffle time \n cards are cut in piles, numbers on top change into current time \n paul harris \n shuffle time \n paul harris \n wie spät ist es? \n bob driebeek
1981
close-up fantasies finalé Paul Harris
Shuffle Time
cards are cut in piles, numbers on top change into current time
estimation \n "a matter of debit and credit" with blank cards, larry becker's "ghost image" deck \n gene "phantini" grant \n a matter of debit and credit \n unknown
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
Estimation
"A Matter of Debit and Credit" with blank cards, Larry Becker's "Ghost Image" Deck
mathematical card trick \n calculator is used to find position of selection, humorous presentation \n steve beam \n mathematical card trick \n steve beam \n mathematical card trick \n steve beam
1981
teaching an old deck new tricks Steve Beam
Mathematical Card Trick
calculator is used to find position of selection, humorous presentation
abacus \n cut-off number of cards and single card are predicted/divined, partial stack \n philip t. goldstein \n abacus \n philip t. goldstein
1982
thunday Philip T. Goldstein
Abacus
cut-off number of cards and single card are predicted/divined, partial stack
from all indications... \n four piles, top card of one pile chosen, top cards of other piles used to count down to mates of the chosen card \n simon aronson \n a simple indication \n david solomon
1982
sessions Simon Aronson
From All Indications...
four piles, top card of one pile chosen, top cards of other piles used to count down to mates of the chosen card
a simple indication \n four piles cut by spectator, top card of one pile chosen, top cards of other piles used to count down to mates of the chosen card \n david solomon \n from all indications... \n simon aronson
1982
sessions David Solomon
A Simple Indication
four piles cut by spectator, top card of one pile chosen, top cards of other piles used to count down to mates of the chosen card
lateral leap \n chosen black card ends up in red packet at same position \n karl fulves \n the unknown leaper \n charles t. jordan
1982
six impromptu card tricks Karl Fulves
Lateral Leap
chosen black card ends up in red packet at same position
abacus iii \n cut-off number of cards and single card are predicted, partial stack, see credit corrections on page 864 \n charles hudson \n abacus \n philip t. goldstein
1983
apocalypse vol. 6-10 Charles Hudson
Abacus III
cut-off number of cards and single card are predicted, partial stack, see credit corrections on page 864
calculated triumph \n small packet cut off, selection made and returned, deck shuffled face-up and face-down, all one way except sandwich in center with selection, sandwich cards total cut-off packet \n john f. mendoza \n bernard bilis \n pair-a-noic \n bernard bilis \n card counters \n doug canning \n prime location \n steve beam \n pseudo bilis \n peter duffie \n aldo colombini \n robin robertson
1983
the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza, Bernard Bilis
Calculated Triumph
small packet cut off, selection made and returned, deck shuffled face-up and face-down, all one way except sandwich in center with selection, sandwich cards total cut-off packet
blue lightning \n no. 11, packets of cards removed from two decks and counted and added in some way, at the end three spectators have the same number of cards without it being obvious, all chose the same card if counted down \n karl fulves \n lightning strikes thrice \n stewart judah
1983
self-working number magic Karl Fulves
Blue Lightning
No. 11, packets of cards removed from two decks and counted and added in some way, at the end three spectators have the same number of cards without it being obvious, all chose the same card if counted down
mexican bingo \n no. 74, sheets with numbers, some numbers arrived at are used to spell-count down in deck, four aces found \n jack avis
1983
self-working number magic Jack Avis
Mexican Bingo
No. 74, sheets with numbers, some numbers arrived at are used to spell-count down in deck, four Aces found
psychic card reading \n no. 95, nine cards given to spectator, he does a layout, removes a card and adds up the rest, performer with his back turned names the missing card \n karl fulves
1983
self-working number magic Karl Fulves
Psychic Card Reading
No. 95, nine cards given to spectator, he does a layout, removes a card and adds up the rest, performer with his back turned names the missing card
i missed \n impromptu version of bilis' "calculated triumph", packet cut off, triumph with rest, selection between two face up cards whose values add up to number of cut off cards \n edward marlo \n bernard bilis
1984
marlo's magazine volume 5 Edward Marlo, Bernard Bilis
I Missed
impromptu version of Bilis' "Calculated Triumph", packet cut off, Triumph with rest, selection between two face up cards whose values add up to number of cut off cards
counting on it \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n paul cummins \n how did you know? \n randy wakeman \n kick-counting on it! \n jon racherbaumer \n frank's fave \n simon lovell \n very dicey \n david solomon \n mentally count on it \n gary plants \n count me in \n gary plants \n mentally count on it \n gary plants
1984
the new york magic symposium — collection 3 Paul Cummins
Counting On It
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
prose duplex \n based on "inverse duplex" from new tops, strange prediction effect involving numbers, automatic placement for two selections \n michael close \n stewart james
1984
epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James
Prose Duplex
based on "Inverse Duplex" from New Tops, strange prediction effect involving numbers, automatic placement for two selections
chronometer cards \n cards of one suit are laid out and elimination process is used to arrive at two cards, those coincide with current time \n mitsunobu matsuyama \n martin gardner \n stebbins clock \n karl fulves
1984
epoptica Mitsunobu Matsuyama, Martin Gardner
Chronometer Cards
cards of one suit are laid out and elimination process is used to arrive at two cards, those coincide with current time
red magic \n no. 18, spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines numbers \n karl fulves \n red magic \n peter alexis
1984
more self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Red Magic
No. 18, spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines numbers
future indicative \n deck cut in 4 packets, spectator choses top card of one pile, top cards of other piles are used to count down, mates to selection found \n philip t. goldstein
1985
best of friends — volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
Future Indicative
deck cut in 4 packets, spectator choses top card of one pile, top cards of other piles are used to count down, mates to selection found
past participle \n deck cut in four packets by spectator, spectator choses top card of one pile, top cards of other piles are used to count down, mates to selection found \n harry lorayne
1985
best of friends - volume ii Harry Lorayne
Past Participle
deck cut in four packets by spectator, spectator choses top card of one pile, top cards of other piles are used to count down, mates to selection found
dangling participle \n spectator cuts deck in four piles, value of top card of piles are counted down to find their mates \n harry lorayne
1985
best of friends - volume ii Harry Lorayne
Dangling Participle
spectator cuts deck in four piles, value of top card of piles are counted down to find their mates
relationships \n deck of cards and dice are used to force letters a and d, ace of diamonds is found \n terry lagerould \n relationships plus \n harry lorayne \n relationships plus \n harry lorayne
1985
best of friends - volume ii Terry LaGerould
Relationships
deck of cards and dice are used to force letters A and D, Ace of Diamonds is found
relationships plus \n deck of cards and dice are used to force letters a and d, ace of diamonds is found along with other aces \n harry lorayne \n relationships \n terry lagerould \n relationships plus \n harry lorayne
1985
best of friends - volume ii Harry Lorayne
Relationships Plus
deck of cards and dice are used to force letters A and D, Ace of Diamonds is found along with other Aces
impossible coincidence \n card chosen, then divined on paper as well as its position (1935) \n unknown \n der zuschauer als karten-kommandant \n unknown
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
Impossible Coincidence
card chosen, then divined on paper as well as its position (1935)
insolvable mystery \n deck behind performer's back in handkerchief, spectator names any number, performer the card at this position, also with stooge that names card (1942) \n dai vernon \n frederick braue \n an insolvable mystery \n dai vernon \n insolvable mystery \n dai vernon
1985
the fred braue notebooks Dai Vernon, Frederick Braue
Insolvable Mystery
deck behind performer's back in handkerchief, spectator names any number, performer the card at this position, also with stooge that names card (1942)
the discerning joker \n one of sixteen cards thought of, packet extracted with sorting rod several times ("is your card among those?"), magic age cards, selection ends up on top and joker at position of selection's value, binarial transposition \n paul swinford \n mathematics and mentalism \n alex elmsley
1986
the cyberdeck Paul Swinford
The Discerning Joker
one of sixteen cards thought of, packet extracted with sorting rod several times ("Is your card among those?"), Magic Age Cards, selection ends up on top and Joker at position of selection's value, Binarial Transposition
the wagnerian miracle \n spectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card, performer names position, estimation \n john c. wagner
1987
the commercial magic of j.c. wagner John C. Wagner
raw deal \n selection and chosen number revealed with down-under deal \n philip t. goldstein \n raw deal \n philip t. goldstein
1987
doth Philip T. Goldstein
Raw Deal
selection and chosen number revealed with down-under deal
look homeward, angel \n card at named number is displaced but returns \n sam leo horowitz \n look homeward, angel \n dai vernon
1989
the vernon chronicles — volume 3 Sam Leo Horowitz
raw deal \n selection and chosen number revealed with down-under deal \n philip t. goldstein \n raw deal \n philip t. goldstein
1989
a phil goldstein collection Philip T. Goldstein
Raw Deal
selection and chosen number revealed with down-under deal
the secret \n twelve-card packet, spectator remembers a card and its position and moves cards around, performer is able to restore original order \n karl fulves
1989
easy-to-do card tricks for children Karl Fulves
The Secret
twelve-card packet, spectator remembers a card and its position and moves cards around, performer is able to restore original order
how did you know? \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n randy wakeman \n counting on it \n paul cummins
1989
randy wakeman presents Randy Wakeman
How Did You Know?
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
would it be a miracle? \n named number corresponds to distance between spectator's and performer's selection \n harry lorayne \n direct link \n alex elmsley \n bill reid
1990
trend setters Harry Lorayne
Would It Be A Miracle?
named number corresponds to distance between spectator's and performer's selection
a double prediction \n spectator cuts off packet, amount of cards and card cut to are predicted, three methods \n ken simmons
1990
finally! Ken Simmons
A Double Prediction
spectator cuts off packet, amount of cards and card cut to are predicted, three methods
flash cards \n mathematical problem posed with cards, solution by card jumping out from the deck \n anthony lindan \n "flash cards" in anthony lindan's "the leaper explored"
1990
the minotaur Anthony Lindan
Flash Cards
mathematical problem posed with cards, solution by card jumping out from the deck
Also published here
"Flash Cards" in Anthony Lindan's "The Leaper Explored"
a number for fast company \n spectator cuts selections into deck, performer names its position and cuts off that many cards, crimp, memorized deck \n edward marlo \n card and number \n harry blackstone
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
A Number For Fast Company
spectator cuts selections into deck, performer names its position and cuts off that many cards, crimp, memorized deck
out of sorts \n strange coincidence in which the position of selection in packet is determined with value sequence in another packet, based on andre robert's "titan" (magigram march 81) \n edward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
Out of Sorts
strange coincidence in which the position of selection in packet is determined with value sequence in another packet, based on Andre Robert's "Titan" (Magigram March 81)
the plot thickens \n selection appears at sum of three values after dealing piles, faro \n roy walton \n twisting the plot \n larry jennings \n randall flag \n r. paul wilson
1991
profile Roy Walton
The Plot Thickens
selection appears at sum of three values after dealing piles, faro
sybil the trick \n number to 20 named, packet of that size produced with flourish cut, selection on the bottom of packet, number also predicted \n chris kenner
1992
totally out of control Chris Kenner
Sybil The Trick
number to 20 named, packet of that size produced with flourish cut, selection on the bottom of packet, number also predicted
bar room bingo \n cards distributed in six glasses, two glasses selected, aim is to get near 14 but not over \n karl fulves
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
Bar Room Bingo
cards distributed in six glasses, two glasses selected, aim is to get near 14 but not over
doppelganger \n spectator counts to any position and remembers next card, card found and position divined \n roy walton \n reflected thoughts \n andrew galloway \n deliberation \n peter duffie
1992
profile Roy Walton
Doppelganger
spectator counts to any position and remembers next card, card found and position divined
unstacked indication \n deck cut in four piles, top card of chosen pile turned over, top card of other piles used to count down to match first card \n edward marlo
1993
the olram file Edward Marlo
Unstacked Indication
deck cut in four piles, top card of chosen pile turned over, top card of other piles used to count down to match first card
lucky 13 \n spectator cuts to two indicator cards, which total the position of the selection \n steve beam \n lucky 13 \n steve beam
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Steve Beam
Lucky 13
spectator cuts to two indicator cards, which total the position of the selection
blackjack \n four named years are added, total used to deal four piles, when turned over the bottom cards are two blackjacks \n mel bennett \n quoth the maven \n philip t. goldstein \n y<sub>2</sub>k blackjack \n mel bennett
1993
rigmarole Mel Bennett
Blackjack
four named years are added, total used to deal four piles, when turned over the bottom cards are two blackjacks
betwixt and between \n card chosen, christ cut to select a number by counting turned-over block, then jokers turn over and trap that number of card, then the selection \n peter duffie \n a reverse location \n william larsen \n turn of the century \n paul curry
1993
card selection Peter Duffie
Betwixt and Between
card chosen, Christ Cut to select a number by counting turned-over block, then Jokers turn over and trap that number of card, then the selection
brownwaves ii \n two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, performer stops spectator \n alex elmsley \n making waves ii \n bob king
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Brownwaves II
two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, performer stops spectator
brownwaves iii \n two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, then named \n alex elmsley \n no looking \n alex elmsley \n tuppence \n alex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Brownwaves III
two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, then named
failure \n number is thought of and card at this position in shuffled deck, performer divines both (most of the time) \n alex elmsley \n failure \n alex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Failure
number is thought of and card at this position in shuffled deck, performer divines both (most of the time)
sum talk of alexander \n value of selection is used to deal to another selection and so on through the deck, sum of all values equates a number from beginning \n alex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Sum Talk of Alexander
value of selection is used to deal to another selection and so on through the deck, sum of all values equates a number from beginning
second link \n two selections, named number corresponds to distance between those cards \n alex elmsley \n direct link \n alex elmsley \n bill reid
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Second Link
two selections, named number corresponds to distance between those cards
signing off \n performer names card an position, then all cards have performer's signature \n alex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Signing Off
performer names card an position, then all cards have performer's signature
tuppence \n two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, then named \n alex elmsley \n brownwaves iii \n alex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Tuppence
two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, then named
direct link \n featuring bill reid's "automatic discovery", named number corresponds to distance between spectator's and performer's selection \n alex elmsley \n bill reid \n two - four - six - eight - find \n jack avis \n would it be a miracle? \n harry lorayne \n second link \n alex elmsley \n 2-4-6-8-find \n jack avis
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley, Bill Reid
Direct Link
featuring Bill Reid's "Automatic Discovery", named number corresponds to distance between spectator's and performer's selection
the obedient faro \n shuffling a card to any position up to twenty with two shuffles, for magicians \n alex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
The Obedient Faro
shuffling a card to any position up to twenty with two shuffles, for magicians
the ne plus ultra trick \n eight cards chosen and replaced, they and their position in the deck are predicted \n john northern hilliard
1994
more greater magic John Northern Hilliard
The Ne Plus Ultra Trick
eight cards chosen and replaced, they and their position in the deck are predicted
the "ne plus ultra" crystal \n four cards chosen and replaced, they and their position in the deck are divined \n john northern hilliard
1994
more greater magic John Northern Hilliard
The "Ne Plus Ultra" Crystal
four cards chosen and replaced, they and their position in the deck are divined
cleaver \n performer removes red and black cards, performer forms two packets behind back with same number of reds and blacks each \n karl fulves
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves
Cleaver
performer removes red and black cards, performer forms two packets behind back with same number of reds and blacks each
the magic separation \n face-up/face-down mixed packet behind performer's back, two piles formed with same number of up and down cards, brief \n bob hummer
1994
crooked tales Bob Hummer
The Magic Separation
face-up/face-down mixed packet behind performer's back, two piles formed with same number of up and down cards, brief
passe partout \n after seemingly fair cut & shuffle procedure spectator ends up with some face-up cards, this number is used to count down in second odd-backed deck, there is a card from first deck and its duplicate is found in original deck \n karl fulves \n passe part two \n karl fulves
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves
Passe Partout
after seemingly fair cut & shuffle procedure spectator ends up with some face-up cards, this number is used to count down in second odd-backed deck, there is a card from first deck and its duplicate is found in original deck
baker street branch \n a certain value is needed and chosen \n peter duffie \n "sherloct" (phil goldstein, abracadabra #2410)
1995
duffie's card compulsions Peter Duffie
two memory bits - bit two \n spectator names card, performer names number, with new pack order and straddle faros \n edward marlo
1995
facsimile Edward Marlo
Two Memory Bits - Bit Two
spectator names card, performer names number, with new pack order and straddle faros
past, present, future \n spectator cuts off pile, pockets card, shuffles bottom pile and remembers card, cuts again and remembers card, deals through top pile and turns over a card, one named, position of one named, pocketed card predicted in wallet \n simon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Past, Present, Future
spectator cuts off pile, pockets card, shuffles bottom pile and remembers card, cuts again and remembers card, deals through top pile and turns over a card, one named, position of one named, pocketed card predicted in wallet
the pip stack \n "position information procedure"
ace to king stack in deck, allows performer to know position of replaced selection \n simon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
The PIP Stack
"Position Information Procedure"
Ace to King stack in deck, allows performer to know position of replaced selection
fooled \n two cards are pushed out from spread, location of one card can be named \n steve beam \n fool i \n steve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam
Fooled
two cards are pushed out from spread, location of one card can be named
i've got your number \n no. 6, packet mixed face-up and face-down, half given to performer behind back, number of face-up cards in one half plus face-down in other half predicted three times \n karl fulves
1995
easy magic Karl Fulves
I've Got Your Number
No. 6, packet mixed face-up and face-down, half given to performer behind back, number of face-up cards in one half plus face-down in other half predicted three times
stock-market magic \n no. 7, three spectator each have the same number of cards, cards are removed and exchanged according to instructions, final number of cards divined and predicted \n karl fulves
1995
easy magic Karl Fulves
Stock-Market Magic
No. 7, three spectator each have the same number of cards, cards are removed and exchanged according to instructions, final number of cards divined and predicted
number magic \n no. 13, spectator uses the value of a card and another number for calculation with calculator, both numbers divined when total is seen \n karl fulves
1995
easy magic Karl Fulves
Number Magic
No. 13, spectator uses the value of a card and another number for calculation with calculator, both numbers divined when total is seen
counting on it \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n paul cummins \n touchez \n lee asher \n the plucker \n scott robinson
1996
from a shuffled deck in use... part one Paul Cummins
Counting On It
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
mr. lucky \n three cards corresponding to values of three coins appear on top of three piles even though coins are changed and cards removed \n paul harris \n a.f. taft prediction \n steve beam
1996
the art of astonishment — book 2 Paul Harris
Mr. Lucky
three cards corresponding to values of three coins appear on top of three piles even though coins are changed and cards removed
shuffle time \n cards are cut in piles, numbers on top change into current time \n paul harris \n shuffle time \n paul harris
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3 Paul Harris
Shuffle Time
cards are cut in piles, numbers on top change into current time
wie spät ist es? \n doing four reverse faros to form four piles, four top cards match with current time \n bob driebeek \n shuffle time \n paul harris
1996
aenigmas rätsel Bob Driebeek
Wie spät ist es?
doing four reverse faros to form four piles, four top cards match with current time
coincidice \n - four dice rolled, each number counted off top of deck, last cards match all four numbers
- second phase (four dice used to count down to cards, they are the four aces) \n doug conn \n coincidice \n doug conn \n fourtunate \n doug conn
1996
mo — modus operandi Doug Conn
Coincidice
four dice rolled, each number counted off top of deck, last cards match all four numbers
Second Phase (four dice used to count down to cards, they are the four Aces)
under wraps \n performer knows position of selection in shuffled deck, wrapped in a napkin, deck switch, memorized deck \n ken krenzel
1997
ingenuities Ken Krenzel
Under Wraps
performer knows position of selection in shuffled deck, wrapped in a napkin, deck switch, memorized deck
double revelation with cards and dice \n pair of dice to locate card, and prediction of numbers on dice \n nick trost \n "dice will tell" (oscar weigle jr., the dragon, december 1940) \n "dice will tell" (oscar weigle jr., scarne on card tricks, 1950)
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Double Revelation with Cards and Dice
Pair of dice to locate card, and prediction of numbers on dice
Inspired by
"Dice Will Tell" (Oscar Weigle Jr., The Dragon, December 1940)
"Dice Will Tell" (Oscar Weigle Jr., Scarne on Card Tricks, 1950)
power of one \n pyramid layout with cards, orientation is reversed and values reverse with it, two methods \n karl fulves \n "paranoiac pyramid" (shigeo futagawa, jan. 1992, genii) \n turnabout coins \n martin gardner
1997
the vampire chronicles Karl Fulves
Power of One
pyramid layout with cards, orientation is reversed and values reverse with it, two methods
effortless count-down \n kings cut and lost into the deck, deck is dealt into four piles by spectator, top cards are ace two three four, count down the values to find the kings \n peter duffie \n countdown aces \n lin searles
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
Effortless Count-Down
Kings cut and lost into the deck, deck is dealt into four piles by spectator, top cards are Ace Two Three Four, count down the values to find the Kings
super duplex count-down \n two selections made fairly, able to locate both immediately \n peter duffie \n vernon super count down \n dai vernon
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
Super Duplex Count-Down
Two selections made fairly, able to locate both immediately