how to tell one what card he seeth in the bottome, when the same card is shuffled into the stocke \n card peeked, kept under control with jog shuffle and then "forced" (given) to spectator and divined \n unknown \n how to tell what card he sees on the bottom, when the same card is shuffled into the stock. \n unknown
1584
the discoverie of witchcraft
Unknown
How to tell one what card he seeth in the bottome, when the same card is shuffled into the stocke
card peeked, kept under control with jog shuffle and then "forced" (given) to spectator and divined
an other waie to doo the same, having your selfe indeed never seene the card \n card glimpsed with diversion (like letting some cards fall), making piles and following the card, then giving it to spectator and divining it \n unknown \n another way to do the same, having yourself indeed never seen the card. \n unknown
1584
the discoverie of witchcraft
Unknown
An other waie to doo the same, having your selfe indeed never seene the card
card glimpsed with diversion (like letting some cards fall), making piles and following the card, then giving it to spectator and divining it
to tell what card a person thinks upon, though you are not in the room, or which card he has touched, or waved his hand over \n strange method \n unknown
1784
breslaw's last legacy
Unknown
To tell what Card a Person thinks upon, though you are not in the Room, or which Card he has touched, or waved his Hand over
deviner combien de clefs une personne a dans sa poche \n guess how many keys a person has in his pocket \n unknown
1786
testament de jérôme sharp
Unknown
Deviner combien de clefs une personne a dans sa poche
to guess, by the aid of a passage of poetry or prose, such one of sixteen cards as, in the performer's absence, has been touched or selected by the company \n verbal code \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
To Guess, by the aid of a Passage of Poetry or Prose, such one of Sixteen Cards as, in the Performer's Absence, has been Touched or Selected by the Company
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
the capital q \n back-count force with counters/coins or cards, as divination with partial stack \n unknown \n the capital q \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Capital Q
back-count force with counters/coins or cards, as divination with partial stack
the cards having been freely shuffled and cut into three or four heaps, to name the top card of each heap \n one ahead \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Cards having been freely Shuffled and Cut into three or four Heaps, to Name the Top Card of each Heap
a person having secretly thought of a card, and the pack having been divided into three heaps, to declare in which heap the card thought of will be found \n \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
A Person having Secretly Thought of a Card, and the Pack having been Divided into Three Heaps, to Declare in which Heap the Card thought of will be found
the capital q \n back-count force with counters/coins or cards, as divination with partial stack \n unknown \n the capital q \n unknown \n q-tip \n michael weber \n cross roads \n karl fulves \n tale of the q \n tony bartolotta
1890
more magic
Unknown
The Capital Q
back-count force with counters/coins or cards, as divination with partial stack
practical illustrations \n - top cards named after cut
- spectator cuts off cards and performer knows number of cards and points containted \n unknown
1890
more magic
Unknown
Practical Illustrations
top cards named after cut
spectator cuts off cards and performer knows number of cards and points containted
the mysterious pairs \n several spectators remove two cards each and place them face to face, performer receives one card and names the other, then the pairs come together again in the deck \n professor hoffmann
1890
more magic Professor Hoffmann
The Mysterious Pairs
several spectators remove two cards each and place them face to face, performer receives one card and names the other, then the pairs come together again in the deck
the magic circle \n "to discover a card or other object that has been touched in the performer's absence", with medium and code \n unknown
1890
more magic
Unknown
The Magic Circle
"To discover a card or other object that has been touched in the performer's absence", with medium and code
das gedankenlesen \n no. 4, spectator writes name of card on paper, card divined by performer, impression on silver plate \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das Gedankenlesen
No. 4, spectator writes name of card on paper, card divined by performer, impression on silver plate
das hellsehen \n no. 17, one of three cards chosen, performer divines, assistant codes with position of cigarette in mouth \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das Hellsehen
No. 17, one of three cards chosen, performer divines, assistant codes with position of cigarette in mouth
das nennen jeder karte im spiel oder das bezauberte messer \n borrowed pocket knife stabbed into borrowed deck, performer repeatedly names card above knife, bottom card glimpsed and slipped to stabbed spot \n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Das Nennen jeder Karte im Spiel oder das bezauberte Messer
borrowed pocket knife stabbed into borrowed deck, performer repeatedly names card above knife, bottom card glimpsed and slipped to stabbed spot
das gedankenlesen \n pseudo muscle-reading used to divine a word written on a piece of paper, impression onto metal tray with soap covered paper \n unknown
1895
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Das Gedankenlesen
pseudo muscle-reading used to divine a word written on a piece of paper, impression onto metal tray with soap covered paper
das bezauberte messer \n spectator stabs knife into shuffled deck, performer names card, bottom card slipped into position \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das bezauberte Messer
spectator stabs knife into shuffled deck, performer names card, bottom card slipped into position
einzig unfehlbare manier, um vom publikum gemerkte karten zu erraten \n strange force of fourth card from top \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Einzig unfehlbare Manier, um vom Publikum gemerkte Karten zu erraten
nennen mehrerer gezogener karten \n cards chosen, then deck switched and cards returned, cards identified because they are twice in deck or because one deck is short \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Nennen mehrerer gezogener Karten
cards chosen, then deck switched and cards returned, cards identified because they are twice in deck or because one deck is short
die von drei personen gedachten karten erraten zu können \n three spectators each think of one of three cards, performer divines them \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Die von drei Personen gedachten Karten erraten zu können
three spectators each think of one of three cards, performer divines them
der hellseher \n several spectators chose cards and seal them in envelopes, performer divines the cards inside, marked envelopes \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n x rays \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Der Hellseher
several spectators chose cards and seal them in envelopes, performer divines the cards inside, marked envelopes
das mädchen für alles in gestalt eines kartenspieles \n combination of effects from book
1. die magische sehkraft
2. die kartenwage
3. performer repeatedly names card where spectator cuts to
4. das lesen mit den fingerspitzen
5. das sortier-etui (removing named cards from pocket)
6. das unsichtbare, geheimnisvolle uhrwerk
7. performer can always cut at a king (four kings crimped) \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das Mädchen für Alles in Gestalt eines Kartenspieles
combination of effects from book
1. Die magische Sehkraft
2. Die Kartenwage
3. performer repeatedly names card where spectator cuts to
4. Das Lesen mit den Fingerspitzen
5. Das Sortier-Etui (removing named cards from pocket)
6. Das unsichtbare, geheimnisvolle Uhrwerk
7. performer can always cut at a King (four Kings crimped)
die magische sehkraft \n performer blindfolded, spectators hand him cards which he holds to his forehead and divines, palmed mirror \n unknown
1896
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Die magische Sehkraft
performer blindfolded, spectators hand him cards which he holds to his forehead and divines, palmed mirror
der allwissende künstler \n "by h. sch., dresden", deck laid out on table, performer can find any named card from the back, switched for stacked deck \n unknown
1896
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Der allwissende Künstler
"by H. Sch., Dresden", deck laid out on table, performer can find any named card from the back, switched for stacked deck
x rays \n cards in envelopes are divined, two methods, envelopes marked visually or haptically \n unknown \n der hellseher \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
X Rays
cards in envelopes are divined, two methods, envelopes marked visually or haptically
ein geheimnis \n deck shuffled and cut into two piles, performer looks at top card of one pile and can name top card of other pile, repeated \n unknown
1897
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Ein Geheimnis
deck shuffled and cut into two piles, performer looks at top card of one pile and can name top card of other pile, repeated
der kartenkünstler als hellseher \n "by hugo sch., dresden", layout of all cards on table, performer can name any of the cards \n hugo schröder \n der gedächtniskünstler im salon \n unknown
1897
die zauberwelt Hugo Schröder
Der Kartenkünstler als Hellseher
"by Hugo Sch., Dresden", layout of all cards on table, performer can name any of the cards
eine gedanken-photographie \n spectator writes card on paper, two blank business cards put in box, on one appears image and on other name of selection \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1900
die zauberwelt Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
Eine Gedanken-Photographie
spectator writes card on paper, two blank business cards put in box, on one appears image and on other name of selection
ueberraschungen mit hülfe der mnemotechnik \n card taken out of in-the-hands spread, deck secretly cut and bottom card glimpsed and divined \n s. v. s.
1901
die zauberwelt S. v. S.
Ueberraschungen mit Hülfe der Mnemotechnik
card taken out of in-the-hands spread, deck secretly cut and bottom card glimpsed and divined
ueberraschungen mit hülfe der mnemotechnik iii. \n three cards chosen, one card appears face-up on face of deck, other two cards named \n s. v. s.
1901
die zauberwelt S. v. S.
Ueberraschungen mit Hülfe der Mnemotechnik III.
three cards chosen, one card appears face-up on face of deck, other two cards named
to tell the card at which any members of the audience may cut a pack \n people cut off small piles, bottom cards divined, stack \n l. graham lewis
1902
the modern conjurer L. Graham Lewis
To Tell the Card at which any Members of the Audience May Cut a Pack
people cut off small piles, bottom cards divined, stack
sensationelles erraten einer gedachten karte mit hülfe des muskellesens \n spectator cuts off a pile and remembers bottom card which is later divined, break picked up during replacement \n hänsel kastner
1902
die zauberwelt Hänsel Kastner
Sensationelles Erraten einer gedachten Karte mit Hülfe des Muskellesens
spectator cuts off a pile and remembers bottom card which is later divined, break picked up during replacement
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)
die augen als kartenspiegel \n spectator has two cards and should hold up one, performer divines it, less blood in the hand \n hugo schrader
1904
der zauberspiegel Hugo Schrader
Die Augen als Kartenspiegel
spectator has two cards and should hold up one, performer divines it, less blood in the hand
hellsehen mit karten \n medium knows order of cards after "spectator' shuffles, stooge, medium in dark bag with flash light \n a. j.
1904
die zauberwelt A. J.
Hellsehen mit Karten
medium knows order of cards after "spectator' shuffles, stooge, medium in dark bag with flash light
clairvoyance with cards - first method \n spectator touches card in fanned-out deck, performer instantly names it \n unknown
1909
the art of magic
Unknown
Clairvoyance with Cards - First Method
spectator touches card in fanned-out deck, performer instantly names it
third method \n deck shuffled by spectators and several remove a card, they're replaced and divined, index with hole throughout deck (x-ray deck) \n theodore deland
1909
the art of magic Theodore DeLand
Third Method
deck shuffled by spectators and several remove a card, they're replaced and divined, index with hole throughout deck (x-ray deck)
the twentieth century puzzle \n no. 14, chosen cards are returned into deck one by one and divined \n charles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
The Twentieth Century Puzzle
No. 14, chosen cards are returned into deck one by one and divined
coluria \n no. 25, thirty-two-deck of cards is cut and dealt into six piles, two remaining cards pocketed, colors of top cards code bottom cards and cards in pocket, done out-of-room \n charles t. jordan \n the magic of de bruijn sequences \n persi diaconis \n ron graham
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
Coluria
No. 25, thirty-two-deck of cards is cut and dealt into six piles, two remaining cards pocketed, colors of top cards code bottom cards and cards in pocket, done out-of-room
satan's trance \n no. 26, four cards removed from thirty-two-card deck and put in envelope, lights out, when lights are back on the names of cards are written on envelope \n charles t. jordan \n the up-down system \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
Satan's Trance
No. 26, four cards removed from thirty-two-card deck and put in envelope, lights out, when lights are back on the names of cards are written on envelope
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)
the reversed court card \n no. 6, one of four court cards is reversed by spectator, performer divines which one, one-way on face of some bicycle cards \n charles t. jordan \n reversed court card \n charles t. jordan
1920
ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Reversed Court Card
No. 6, one of four court cards is reversed by spectator, performer divines which one, one-way on face of some Bicycle cards
the assistance card trick \n follow up to last trick, card is selected and put in pocket, performer goes through the cards once and knows the missing one, clocking mod 13 \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Assistance Card Trick
follow up to last trick, card is selected and put in pocket, performer goes through the cards once and knows the missing one, clocking mod 13
the take a peek card trick \n four groups shuffled, card chosen and by looking at the section it came from it is divined \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Take a Peek Card Trick
four groups shuffled, card chosen and by looking at the section it came from it is divined
the impromptu card reader \n some hands dealt and performer knows cards in one of them, riffle stacking from bottom \n charles t. jordan \n impromptu card reader \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Impromptu Card Reader
some hands dealt and performer knows cards in one of them, riffle stacking from bottom
the mysterious detective \n three spectators pocket cards, performer names them, stack that can be riffle shuffled once \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Mysterious Detective
three spectators pocket cards, performer names them, stack that can be riffle shuffled once
telepathisches kontrollsystem. \n no. 16, playing card is selected and placed inside a book, on blank piece of paper sealed inside an envelope, name of card and page number appears \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1926
magische miniaturen Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
Telepathisches Kontrollsystem.
No. 16, playing card is selected and placed inside a book, on blank piece of paper sealed inside an envelope, name of card and page number appears
to name the pack in order, without looking at it, either from the bottom or from the top \n deck shuffled halfway through \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
To Name The Pack In Order, Without Looking At It, Either From The Bottom or From The Top
the telepathogram \n magician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
The Telepathogram
Magician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck
rae's ten-card trick \n spectator removes ten cards and selects one, performer puts cards in pocket and removes selection, duplicates \n oswald rae
1928
sub rosa Oswald Rae
Rae's Ten-Card Trick
spectator removes ten cards and selects one, performer puts cards in pocket and removes selection, duplicates
psycho-analysis \n performer divines card and thought of name of a spectator by holding his wrist, then spectator divines thought of card from spectator \n oswald rae
1928
sub rosa Oswald Rae
Psycho-Analysis
performer divines card and thought of name of a spectator by holding his wrist, then spectator divines thought of card from spectator
thought reading extraordinary \n spectator cuts to any card, performer reads mind from distance, estimation & memorized deck \n laurie ireland
1931
ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland
Thought Reading Extraordinary
spectator cuts to any card, performer reads mind from distance, estimation & memorized deck
psychic sympathy \n two decks, spectator cuts his deck and looks at one, performer removes same card from his deck, trick is repeated. two methods \n theodore annemann
1931
the book without a name Theodore Annemann
Psychic Sympathy
two decks, spectator cuts his deck and looks at one, performer removes same card from his deck, trick is repeated. Two methods
find the lady \n a queen and four aces are put in five envelopes, performer finds envelope with odd card \n theodore annemann \n find the queen \n theodore annemann
1931
the book without a name Theodore Annemann
Find the Lady
a Queen and four Aces are put in five envelopes, performer finds envelope with odd card
the marvellous discovery \n card removed from pack while performer is not looking, yet he quickly finds two cards that denote the selection by value and suit without looking at the faces
- first method
- second method ("shades")
- third method (difference in design) \n victor farelli \n an alternate detection \n theodore annemann
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
The Marvellous Discovery
card removed from pack while performer is not looking, yet he quickly finds two cards that denote the selection by value and suit without looking at the faces
synchrono - a mechanical pack \n stacked peek deck
- to gain knowledge of any card freely selected
- to name the cards one after the other
- to reverse the positions of the two uppermost cards
- a further effect (card to case) \n eric f. impey
1931
try this one Eric F. Impey
Synchrono - A Mechanical Pack
stacked peek deck
To gain knowledge of any card freely selected
To name the cards one after the other
To reverse the positions of the two uppermost cards
the impossible discovery \n forcing deck, two deck switches \n al baker \n baker's impossible discovery - fb improvement \n frederick braue
1933
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
the floating image \n afterimage as presentation to divine several cards \n victor farelli \n dr. herschell
1933
farelli's card magic — part two Victor Farelli, Dr. Herschell
The Floating Image
afterimage as presentation to divine several cards
your card! \n selection is divined via two cards behind back (suit, value), cyclical stack, see page 99 for improvement by meyer \n orville wayne meyer
1934
the jinx 1-50 Orville Wayne Meyer
Your Card!
selection is divined via two cards behind back (suit, value), cyclical stack, see page 99 for improvement by Meyer
the guessing contest \n performer and spectator write a card on a slip of paper and try to find the others card, while the spectator cannot find the card in ten attempts, the performer hits on the first card \n theodore annemann \n a test of power \n eddie clever \n theodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
The Guessing Contest
performer and spectator write a card on a slip of paper and try to find the others card, while the spectator cannot find the card in ten attempts, the performer hits on the first card
your card \n behind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, si stebbins \n orville wayne meyer \n your card \n orville wayne meyer
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Orville Wayne Meyer
Your Card
behind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, Si Stebbins
par-optic vision \n cards pocketed by spectator are divined one by one, see page 99 for improvement by annemann, see page 164 for comment by william larsen \n theodore annemann
1935
the jinx 1-50 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
the key card principle - an example of presentation \n \n unknown \n hugard's example of presentation \n roberto giobbi
1935
mental magic with cards
Unknown
The Key Card Principle - An Example of Presentation
the new double telepathy routine \n uses the box from mental masterpiece + index, spectator and performer think of a card and try to guess the card of the other \n theodore annemann
1935
mental bargain effects Theodore Annemann
The New Double Telepathy Routine
uses the box from Mental Masterpiece + Index, spectator and performer think of a card and try to guess the card of the other
coincidence \n spectator shuffles deck and cuts to a card, same card is removed by performer from another deck, card shiner \n wm. hewitt
1935
mental bargain effects Wm. Hewitt
Coincidence
spectator shuffles deck and cuts to a card, same card is removed by performer from another deck, card shiner
get it! \n deck is handed to three spectators in the dark, everyone selects a card and when the light is on again, performer reveals all three cards \n theodore annemann
1935
mental bargain effects Theodore Annemann
Get It!
deck is handed to three spectators in the dark, everyone selects a card and when the light is on again, performer reveals all three cards
another stop! \n spectator stops while riffling, performer knows card, short card and set-up, for credit details reference \n paul curry \n another stop! \n paul curry
1936
the jinx 1-50 Paul Curry
Another Stop!
spectator stops while riffling, performer knows card, short card and set-up, for credit details reference
a version of the al baker three billet trick \n three cards that are selected (one thought-of) and written on a billet are divined, stacked deck \n theodore annemann \n al baker
1936
the jinx 1-50 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
cards in the cases \n fair selection is found in second deck, set-up \n john braun \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 John Braun, Theodore Annemann
notaria \n chosen card and diagram are divined/duplicated, forcing deck, center tear \n theodore annemann \n center-tear \n thomas alan waters
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Notaria
chosen card and diagram are divined/duplicated, forcing deck, center tear
a simplified five card problem variation \n combining "a simplified five card problem" (genii november 1936) with card silk \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
A Simplified Five Card Problem Variation
combining "A Simplified Five Card Problem" (Genii November 1936) with card silk
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
controlled coincidence \n (impromptu method)
magician divines mental selection by using two cards - one denoting suit and one denoting value \n victor farelli \n a strange coincidence \n victor farelli
1936
lend me your pack Victor Farelli
Controlled Coincidence
(impromptu method)
magician divines mental selection by using two cards - one denoting suit and one denoting value
reversed court card \n four cards in a row, spectator turns one end for end, performer knows which one \n charles t. jordan \n the reversed court card \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Reversed Court Card
four cards in a row, spectator turns one end for end, performer knows which one
the sagacious joker \n four spectators pocket a card each, the joker is tapped against pocket and performer knows the cards, four methods \n walter b. gibson
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Walter B. Gibson
The Sagacious Joker
four spectators pocket a card each, the joker is tapped against pocket and performer knows the cards, four methods
card detectives \n spectator pockets two cards and performer divines them, basically a bold force \n glenn g. gravatt
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Glenn G. Gravatt
Card Detectives
spectator pockets two cards and performer divines them, basically a bold force
the whispering queen \n deck is shuffled and dealt in four heaps, bottom cards divined \n ladson butler \n queen tells all \n jack avis
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Ladson Butler
The Whispering Queen
deck is shuffled and dealt in four heaps, bottom cards divined
find the queen \n four aces and a queen sealed in five envelopes and mixed, performer locates queen \n theodore annemann \n find the lady \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Find The Queen
four Aces and a Queen sealed in five envelopes and mixed, performer locates Queen
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
long distance mindreading \n stacked deck mailed to friend with selection procedure, crib sheet at home \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Long Distance Mindreading
stacked deck mailed to friend with selection procedure, crib sheet at home
the magi's detection \n card counting to divine missing selection, keeping track of values and also suits \n charles t. jordan \n an amazing memory \n j. w. sarles \n john scarne
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Magi's Detection
card counting to divine missing selection, keeping track of values and also suits
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 pair detection \n spectator removes a pair from a packet, performer finds out which cards, card counting, parallel principle precursor \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Pair Detection
spectator removes a pair from a packet, performer finds out which cards, card counting, Parallel Principle precursor
odd or even \n spectator pockets any card of a chosen suit, gray code applied to odd-even in one suit \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Odd or Even
spectator pockets any card of a chosen suit, gray code applied to odd-even in one suit
your card \n behind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, si stebbins \n orville wayne meyer \n your card \n orville wayne meyer
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Orville Wayne Meyer
Your Card
behind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, Si Stebbins
mysterious detective \n three spectators pocket cards, performer names them, stack that can be riffle shuffled once \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Mysterious Detective
three spectators pocket cards, performer names them, stack that can be riffle shuffled once
fate and the joker \n card selected by stabbing joker, card named, stacked deck \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Fate and the Joker
card selected by stabbing joker, card named, stacked deck
psycholia \n cards are chosen in different room and order is read aloud, card divined, secret second stacked deck \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Psycholia
cards are chosen in different room and order is read aloud, card divined, secret second stacked deck
the missing pair \n npo deck dealt into four piles, spectator removes a value pair from any pile which is divined by performer \n charles t. jordan \n trackinback \n karl fulves
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Missing Pair
NPO deck dealt into four piles, spectator removes a value pair from any pile which is divined by performer
telepathic control \n after shuffling and cutting, spectator deals deck in four piles, performer knows top cards \n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Telepathic Control
after shuffling and cutting, spectator deals deck in four piles, performer knows top cards
get it in the dark \n three cards chosen in dark room are divined, three forcing decks \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Get it in the Dark
three cards chosen in dark room are divined, three forcing decks
the whispering envelope \n card placed in envelope is divined, see-through envelope for only black cards \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Whispering Envelope
card placed in envelope is divined, see-through envelope for only black cards
stereotyped - reading the cards \n index on card is traced with ink that leaves an imprint on finger \n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Stereotyped - Reading the Cards
index on card is traced with ink that leaves an imprint on finger
two card slate prophecy \n two cards divined and written on slates, stacked deck and forcing deck \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Two Card Slate Prophecy
two cards divined and written on slates, stacked deck and forcing 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
mind or muscle \n two cards located in spread, third card named, stacked deck and forcing deck \n theodore annemann
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Mind or Muscle
two cards located in spread, third card named, stacked deck and forcing deck
modern long distance mind reading \n card put from one half into the other is located, clocking \n george g. kaplan
1938
greater magic George G. Kaplan
Modern Long Distance Mind Reading
card put from one half into the other is located, clocking
one from five \n one from five memorized card is chosen and located by touch \n unknown \n the dummy fan force \n james swain
1938
greater magic
Unknown
One from Five
one from five memorized card is chosen and located by touch
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
prepared carbon card. a mindreading trick \n spectator thinks of card and writes it on piece of paper (carbon card) \n james maxwell
1938
greater magic James Maxwell
Prepared Carbon Card. A Mindreading Trick
spectator thinks of card and writes it on piece of paper (carbon card)
"picture this - " \n performer knows order of picture cards in shuffled deck \n oscar weigle \n picture this \n oscar weigle \n robert parrish
1939
do that again! Oscar Weigle
"Picture This - "
performer knows order of picture cards in shuffled deck
name your favorite \n any card named, after riffle shuffle spectator goes through cards and performer stops him at named card \n robert parrish
1939
do that again! Robert Parrish
Name Your Favorite
any card named, after riffle shuffle spectator goes through cards and performer stops him at named card
the triple enigma \n spectator puts cards in pocket and remembers a card in rest of deck, performer divines card and number of pocketed cards, then locates card, short card \n oscar weigle
1939
do that again! Oscar Weigle
The Triple Enigma
spectator puts cards in pocket and remembers a card in rest of deck, performer divines card and number of pocketed cards, then locates card, short card
red-vibro \n spectator puts any card in envelope, performer spreads second deck, it has one odd-backed card - the same as in the envelope \n the great merlini
1939
the jinx 51-100 The Great Merlini
Red-Vibro
spectator puts any card in envelope, performer spreads second deck, it has one odd-backed card - the same as in the envelope
crystal-viso \n chosen card divined in crystal ball first by performer, then spectator \n dr. stanley jaks \n dr. haas' "kristallschau" in "magie" 1949, no. 4, p. 53. \n dunninger's mental card trick \n joseph dunninger \n dr. jaks kristallsehen \n dr. stanley jaks \n bubble bubble \n dr. stanley jaks \n crystal-viso \n dr. stanley jaks
1939
the jinx 51-100 Dr. Stanley Jaks
Crystal-Viso
chosen card divined in crystal ball first by performer, then spectator
Related to
Dr. Haas' "Kristallschau" in "Magie" 1949, No. 4, p. 53.
three cards and a bank note (bill) \n three selections & borrowed bill sealed in four envelopes, performer names card and serial number, all vanish and reappear in middle of deck, bill wrapped around the three cards, duplicates \n dr. richard rowe
1940
more card manipulations Dr. Richard Rowe
Three Cards and a Bank Note (Bill)
three selections & borrowed bill sealed in four envelopes, performer names card and serial number, all vanish and reappear in middle of deck, bill wrapped around the three cards, duplicates
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
in the mind \n performer really blindfolded
- think stop with one selection
- think stop with three selections
- a chosen card is named \n hen fetsch
1940
the jinx 51-100 Hen Fetsch
triumph of the triumvirate \n rapping hand divines which key opens lock and which card was selected \n harry blackstone
1940
the jinx 51-100 Harry Blackstone
Triumph of the Triumvirate
rapping hand divines which key opens lock and which card was selected
legacy from tibet \n two routines with one-way picture/symbol cards \n dr. stanley jaks \n das erbe von tibet \n dr. stanley jaks \n legacy from tibet \n dr. stanley jaks
1940
the jinx 101-151 Dr. Stanley Jaks
percepto \n selection divined in impressive manner while spectator looks at cards in his own hands \n verne chesbro \n percepto \n verne chesbro
1940
the jinx 101-151 Verne Chesbro
Percepto
selection divined in impressive manner while spectator looks at cards in his own hands
behind the eight ball \n effect #1: top card changes into selection
effect #2: another selection comes to top
effect #3: selection is stabbed to with another card
effect #4: magic thrust
effect #5: spectator seals card in envelope (glimpsed with alcohol) \n the great merlini
1940
the jinx 101-151 The Great Merlini
Behind the Eight Ball
Effect #1: Top card changes into selection
Effect #2: Another selection comes to top
Effect #3: selection is stabbed to with another card
Effect #4: Magic Thrust
Effect #5: spectator seals card in envelope (glimpsed with alcohol)
hindu dream \n cards in hat, shaken and top card removed four times \n henry hardin \n hindu dream variation \n henry hardin
1940
the jinx 101-151 Henry Hardin
Hindu Dream
cards in hat, shaken and top card removed four times
the perfect prisoner \n performer names cards, one then travels into previously examined glass frame \n chester morris
1940
the jinx 101-151 Chester Morris
The Perfect Prisoner
performer names cards, one then travels into previously examined glass frame
time to shine \n new deck opened, shuffled, put back, performer knows cards in order, whole in case and shiner \n theodore annemann
1941
the jinx 101-151 Theodore Annemann
Time to Shine
new deck opened, shuffled, put back, performer knows cards in order, whole in case and shiner
a thought out-thought \n free selection divined, marked & stacked \n herbert hood \n the words of jaks \n dr. stanley jaks \n karl fulves
1941
the jinx 101-151 Herbert Hood
card determined \n card selected via down-under-deal procedure is divined by performer, general rule \n dr. william t. palchinas
1941
the jinx 101-151 Dr. William T. Palchinas
Card Determined
card selected via down-under-deal procedure is divined by performer, general rule
the card knows \n three cards chosen and one pocketed, the other shuffled back, card with cat picture shown which whispers card in pocket and divines other two cards, stacked deck \n hen fetsch
1941
the jinx 101-151 Hen Fetsch
The Card Knows
three cards chosen and one pocketed, the other shuffled back, card with cat picture shown which whispers card in pocket and divines other two cards, stacked deck
card voice \n three spectators pocket cards, a snoopy card tells them to performer, based on jordan's "the sagacious joker" \n theodore annemann
1941
the jinx 101-151 Theodore Annemann
Card Voice
three spectators pocket cards, a snoopy card tells them to performer, based on Jordan's "The Sagacious Joker"
imagination \n spectator throws invisible die and deals deck in that amount of packets, back of performed turned divines amount of packets \n bob hummer \n imagination \n bob hummer \n imagination \n bob hummer
1941
six more hummers Bob Hummer
Imagination
spectator throws invisible die and deals deck in that amount of packets, back of performed turned divines amount of packets
the transparent cards \n performer stacks himself three aces and knows some cards (because they are apparently transparent) \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1942
miracle shuffles and tricks Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
The Transparent Cards
performer stacks himself three Aces and knows some cards (because they are apparently transparent)
it goes double \n deck cut in half, top card on one packet is looked at and tells the top card of the other heap, repeated several times, as a finale both cards are named \n theodore annemann \n professor hoffmann \n outwaited \n gerald kosky \n it goes double \n theodore annemann \n the calculating deck \n harry lorayne \n name a card \n harry lorayne \n cause an effect \n karl fulves
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Theodore Annemann, Professor Hoffmann
It Goes Double
deck cut in half, top card on one packet is looked at and tells the top card of the other heap, repeated several times, as a finale both cards are named
think of a number \n three numbers counted to, cards predicted or divined, bluff count force (original top card) \n eddie joseph
1942
greater card tricks Eddie Joseph
Think of a Number
three numbers counted to, cards predicted or divined, bluff count force (original top card)
stop! fire! \n several cards chosen, highest card noted, all cards written on billets and burned one by one, performer stops burning of highest card's billet and names it \n eddie joseph
1942
greater card tricks Eddie Joseph
Stop! Fire!
several cards chosen, highest card noted, all cards written on billets and burned one by one, performer stops burning of highest card's billet and names it
the pellet test \n three numbered paper slips, three cards chosen and written on the slips, all mixed in hat, one chosen, performer divines card, ungaffed impression on deck \n eddie joseph
1942
greater card tricks Eddie Joseph
The Pellet Test
three numbered paper slips, three cards chosen and written on the slips, all mixed in hat, one chosen, performer divines card, ungaffed impression on deck
the card fiend \n deck is cut and dealt out face-down in four rows of thirteen cards each, position of named cards are given, then spectator is directed to pick up cards, they are in new deck order \n eddie joseph
1942
greater card tricks Eddie Joseph
The Card Fiend
deck is cut and dealt out face-down in four rows of thirteen cards each, position of named cards are given, then spectator is directed to pick up cards, they are in new deck order
double detection \n magician determines facing cards in a by a spectator faced deck \n richard himber \n kissed and divined (improved) \n nick trost \n double detection doubled \n nick trost
1942/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 2 Richard Himber
Double Detection
magician determines facing cards in a by a spectator faced deck
pick me up \n number between one and thirty is named, an indicator card is inserted at that position and the card card named \n walter b. gibson \n the power of two \n roy walton \n binary division \n michael weber
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Walter B. Gibson
Pick Me Up
number between one and thirty is named, an indicator card is inserted at that position and the card card named
jean-eralities \n - tip to obtain cotton cord (hugard)
- second deal idea, card divined at named number (braue) \n jean hugard \n frederick braue \n the self-arranging pack \n frederick braue
1943
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
Jean-Eralities
tip to obtain cotton cord (Hugard)
Second Deal idea, card divined at named number (Braue)
the chinese parrot \n two selected cards put in book, cards and content of the pages is divined \n franklin v. taylor \n the chinese parrot \n franklin v. taylor
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Franklin V. Taylor
The Chinese Parrot
two selected cards put in book, cards and content of the pages is divined
ghost writings \n name of selection appears on rolled up paper \n dr. h. walter grote
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Dr. H. Walter Grote
telepathy vs. coincidence \n thought of card and unknown selected card is divined, written on paper \n dr. h. walter grote
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Dr. H. Walter Grote
Telepathy vs. Coincidence
thought of card and unknown selected card is divined, written on paper
radar pencil mental routine \n one of four cards is picked up secretly, card is detected, radar pencil \n robert a. nelson
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson
Radar Pencil Mental Routine
one of four cards is picked up secretly, card is detected, radar pencil
postal inspection \n card is placed in envelope and divined, peek envelope \n harlan tarbell
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Harlan Tarbell
Postal Inspection
card is placed in envelope and divined, peek envelope
what you can do with nelson's thunderbolt deck \n no explantation of the thunderbolt deck
1. i'll read your mind
2. the prophet again
3. direct my hand
4. master effect
5. "stop!""
6. three thinkers \n eddie clever
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Eddie Clever
What You Can Do With Nelson's Thunderbolt Deck
no explantation of the thunderbolt deck
1. i'll read your mind
2. the prophet again
3. direct my hand
4. master effect
5. "stop!""
6. three thinkers
hamilton's hoax! \n four cards are thrown into a book on different places, performer names page number and cards, svengali book \n john hamilton
1945
the phoenix 51-100 John Hamilton
Hamilton's Hoax!
four cards are thrown into a book on different places, performer names page number and cards, svengali book
the pulse trick \n divination presented as pulse-feeling during the asking of questions, featuring wrist turn glimpse while looking at watch \n arthur punnar
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Arthur Punnar
The Pulse Trick
divination presented as pulse-feeling during the asking of questions, featuring wrist turn glimpse while looking at watch
letters of fire \n card value burns itself into paper stretched in a frame, paper index on back of cards \n henry weisl \n robert greene \n as in a mirror darkly \n robert brethen
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Henry Weisl, Robert Greene
Letters of Fire
card value burns itself into paper stretched in a frame, paper index on back of cards
a gambler's aid \n experiment no. 15 - featuring a tabled double lift \n arthur h. buckley \n carmen d'amico \n three, four, five etc \n jerry sadowitz
1946
card control Arthur H. Buckley, Carmen D'Amico
A Gambler's Aid
Experiment No. 15 - featuring a tabled double lift
super spread effect \n any four cards in spread turned over, then any other card in spread named \n warren wiersbe
1946
mental cases with cards Warren Wiersbe
Super Spread Effect
any four cards in spread turned over, then any other card in spread named
behind his back \n card chosen and returned behind performer's back, when he brings deck forward he instantly names card and it is reversed \n paul ebling
1947
watch this one! Paul Ebling
Behind His Back
card chosen and returned behind performer's back, when he brings deck forward he instantly names card and it is reversed
one down \n card is inserted face up in the pack behind spectator's back and divined \n paul curry \n one down \n paul curry
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Paul Curry
One Down
card is inserted face up in the pack behind spectator's back and divined
think of a card \n spectator cuts thought-of card to face of stacked deck and then loses it \n paul curry \n mental-matic deck \n aldini \n paul curry \n 3) the mental thinkier \n paul curry \n think of a card \n paul curry
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Paul Curry
Think of a Card
spectator cuts thought-of card to face of stacked deck and then loses it
something new (and easy to do) \n living and dead test, spectator writes two names of living and one of dead person on playing cards, divination of which is which \n bob hummer \n something new \n bob hummer
1947
3 trix new easy to do Bob Hummer
Something New (and easy to do)
living and dead test, spectator writes two names of living and one of dead person on playing cards, divination of which is which
crystal clairvoyance \n featuring a napkin force \n unknown \n the handkerchief force \n jean hugard \n forcing under a handkerchief \n george g. kaplan \n kristallklar \n tino plaz
1948
the fine art of magic
Unknown
the three-billet test no. 3 \n three different categories \n unknown \n advinaciones al cubo \n alberto de figueiredo
1948
the fine art of magic
Unknown
r. & s. master pack \n deck shuffled, when card is removed the performer instantly knows it, rough-smooth pairs in si stebbins arrangement \n tan hock chuan \n multeffect cards \n val evans \n das meister-spiel \n tan hock chuan \n jochen zmeck
1948
rough & smooth possibilities Tan Hock Chuan
R. & S. Master Pack
deck shuffled, when card is removed the performer instantly knows it, rough-smooth pairs in Si Stebbins arrangement
crystal card trick \n card chosen behind back is divined by performer with help of crystal ball, index corner secretly torn off behind back \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Crystal Card Trick
card chosen behind back is divined by performer with help of crystal ball, index corner secretly torn off behind back
the reversed card \n spectator reverses any card in a row of five cards (end for end) while magician's back is turned, magician can tell which card is turned \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
The Reversed Card
Spectator reverses any card in a row of five cards (end for end) while magician's back is turned, magician can tell which card is turned
a clean vanish and a location \n selection vanishes and appears in pocket, and a card is revealed with some other cards \n eddie joseph
1949 ca.
15 exciting minutes with a borrowed deck Eddie Joseph
A Clean Vanish and a Location
selection vanishes and appears in pocket, and a card is revealed with some other cards
dunninger's mental card trick \n no. 5, image of card appears in crystal ball, which matches previously unseen pocketed card \n joseph dunninger \n crystal-viso \n dr. stanley jaks
1950
scarne on card tricks Joseph Dunninger
Dunninger's Mental Card Trick
No. 5, Image of card appears in crystal ball, which matches previously unseen pocketed card
the turn around cards \n no. 10, spectator secretly turns some cards around from a row of eight cards, performer can divine which were turned (pointer principle) \n john scarne
1950
scarne on card tricks John Scarne
The Turn Around Cards
No. 10, Spectator secretly turns some cards around from a row of eight cards, performer can divine which were turned (Pointer principle)
you do as i do (using one pack of cards) \n no. 14, do as i do, performer picks out spectator's card, asks spectator to take out similar card and is able to divine it \n al baker \n dr. ben b. braude
1950
scarne on card tricks Al Baker, Dr. Ben B. Braude
You Do as I Do (Using one pack of cards)
No. 14, Do As I Do, performer picks out spectator's card, asks spectator to take out similar card and is able to divine it
the photographic match \n no. 36, card is selected, match is lit and when extinguished, name of card appears on head of match \n russell swann \n the spirit match \n john c. holoubeck
1950
scarne on card tricks Russell Swann
The Photographic Match
No. 36, Card is selected, match is lit and when extinguished, name of card appears on head of match
the initials will tell \n no. 38, initials of chosen card appears on spectator's palm (sugar + pencil) \n cardini \n dai vernon \n nate leipzig \n francis carlyle \n martin gardner \n john scarne
1950
scarne on card tricks Cardini, Dai Vernon, Nate Leipzig, Francis Carlyle, Martin Gardner, John Scarne
The Initials Will Tell
No. 38, Initials of chosen card appears on spectator's palm (sugar + pencil)
houdini's double-talk card trick \n no. 57, weird divination routine for up to ten people, each selecting two cards \n harry houdini \n alexander herrmann \n dr. jacob daley \n sam leo horowitz
1950
scarne on card tricks Harry Houdini, Alexander Herrmann, Dr. Jacob Daley, Sam Leo Horowitz
Houdini's Double-Talk Card Trick
No. 57, Weird divination routine for up to ten people, each selecting two cards
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
retrospecs \n card is held behind performer, who divines it, mathematical, see also p. 841, glasses sight gag, fibonacci sequence \n royal vale heath
1950
the phoenix 201 — 250 Royal Vale Heath
Retrospecs
card is held behind performer, who divines it, mathematical, see also p. 841, glasses sight gag, Fibonacci sequence
tuning up \n spectator thinks of one out of two picture cards, which is divined \n eddie clever \n tuning up #2 \n jack yeager
1950
ireland's yearbooks Eddie Clever
Tuning Up
spectator thinks of one out of two picture cards, which is divined
card telepathy de luxe \n card divination, impromptu version by ed marlo \n james auer \n edward marlo
1950
ireland's yearbooks James Auer, Edward Marlo
can you see your card? \n spectator peeks at a card, performer ribbon spreads the cards face-up and names selection, performed with one hand \n eddie joseph \n borrowed sight \n eddie joseph
1950
eddie's dumbfounders with cards Eddie Joseph