predestination\ntwo packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection\n unknown\ndie prädestinationsgabe\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster\ndie 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 karte im glase\ncard thought of and card chosen and lost, they are the same, it travels into a handkerchief-covered glass\nfrancis king
1897
die zauberwelt Francis King
Die Karte im Glase
card thought of and card chosen and lost, they are the same, it travels into a handkerchief-covered glass
die magische einwirkung\ntwo 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\npredestination\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
sonderbare uebereinstimmung\ndeck shuffled, spectator cuts and count off the top few cards, one of the aces chosen, the counted-off cards are of the same suit, two methods\na. j.\nueber künstliches mischen\na. j.
1904
die zauberwelt A. J.
Sonderbare Uebereinstimmung
deck shuffled, spectator cuts and count off the top few cards, one of the Aces chosen, the counted-off cards are of the same suit, two methods
co-incidentally\nno. 3, two decks, duplicate is found by selecting four cards and number from rolled dice\ncharles t. jordan\ncoincidentally\ncharles t. jordan
1920
ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Co-Incidentally
No. 3, two decks, duplicate is found by selecting four cards and number from rolled dice
two souls with but a single thought\ncoincidence & prediction, two cards\nal baker\nlady and gentleman\ntheodore annemann
1920s
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
sympathetic sympathy\ntwo cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated\ncharles t. jordan\nsynthetic sympathy\ntheodore annemann\ncard of coincidence\ndai vernon
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Sympathetic Sympathy
two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated
unconscious thought transmission\nrandom card chosen and sealed in envelope. audience members name suit and value to form a card, which matches the card in the envelope\nlouis nikola\nunconscious thought transmission\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Unconscious Thought Transmission
Random card chosen and sealed in envelope. Audience members name suit and value to form a card, which matches the card in the envelope
three card force and floor change\ncard is forced several times, then put under foot of spectator who thinks all cards are the same, then card under foot changes and deck is normal\njack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master miracles Jack Merlin
Three Card Force and Floor Change
card is forced several times, then put under foot of spectator who thinks all cards are the same, then card under foot changes and deck is normal
a strange coincidence\ncard freely chosen with knife stab, then position chosen and card above and below knife denote earlier selection with suit and value\nvictor farelli\ncontrolled coincidence\nvictor farelli\ncontrolled coincidence\nvictor farelli
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
A Strange Coincidence
card freely chosen with knife stab, then position chosen and card above and below knife denote earlier selection with suit and value
the reversal\ncard chosen with knife stab, another card pocketed, for both cards, two cards are found that denote value and suit, one of the pairs reversed\nvictor farelli
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
The Reversal
card chosen with knife stab, another card pocketed, for both cards, two cards are found that denote value and suit, one of the pairs reversed
the torn pack and tricks therewith\ntwo cards selected and returned, then whole deck torn in two halves, two cards counted to in both "halves", they match and are one selection, everything mixed in a hat and both halves found by touch\ngraham adams
1931
mr. s. w. erdnase — "his book" Graham Adams
The Torn Pack and Tricks Therewith
two cards selected and returned, then whole deck torn in two halves, two cards counted to in both "halves", they match and are one selection, everything mixed in a hat and both halves found by touch
al baker's famous two souls trick\ncoincidence & prediction, two cards\nal baker\nal baker's "twin soul" card prediction\nal baker
1932
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
the paired card\ncard from odd-backed deck matches prediction in glass\ntom sellers\na curious coincidence\nglenn g. gravatt
1934
card tricks that work Tom Sellers
The Paired Card
card from odd-backed deck matches prediction in glass
a quaint happening\ntwo decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection\ntheodore annemann\na quaint happening\ntheodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
A Quaint Happening
two decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection
just the same alike\ntwo cards selected from two decks are the same, selection process from one deck complicated with four piles and die\ntheodore annemann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Just the Same Alike
two cards selected from two decks are the same, selection process from one deck complicated with four piles and die
the spectator's choice\ntantalizer deal with thirty-two cards, two selections by both spectator and performer, spectator choses which one remain after dealing procedure, see page 172 for correction\nstewart judah\nspectator's choice\nstewart judah\nelimination\nr. m. jamison\ndown & out\njohn hamilton\nmagician acquisition\nmarty kane\npound rebound\nmarty kane
1936
the jinx 1-50 Stewart Judah
The Spectator's Choice
Tantalizer deal with thirty-two cards, two selections by both spectator and performer, spectator choses which one remain after dealing procedure, see page 172 for correction
the origion and history of the torn deck trick\n"origin", deck is sawn or torn in half, two half card selected, they match and are previous selection\njulian j. proskauer
1936
the jinx 1-50 Julian J. Proskauer
The Origion and History of the Torn Deck Trick
"origin", deck is sawn or torn in half, two half card selected, they match and are previous selection
controlled coincidence\n(impromptu method)
magician divines mental selection by using two cards - one denoting suit and one denoting value\nvictor farelli\na strange coincidence\nvictor 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
sympathetic sympathy\ntwo cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated\ncharles t. jordan\ncard of coincidence\ndai vernon
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Sympathetic Sympathy
two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated
coincidence\ntwo decks, one in spectator's pocket one in performers, two selections, repeated (spectator plunges in pocket and takes out first card he can get), one marked, card index in pocket\n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Coincidence
two decks, one in spectator's pocket one in performers, two selections, repeated (spectator plunges in pocket and takes out first card he can get), one marked, card index in pocket
remote control improved\nodd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face\norville wayne meyer\nremote control\ntheodore annemann\nonce in a life time\njack vosburgh\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer\ncard not in wallet\nfred lessor
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Orville Wayne Meyer
Remote Control Improved
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face
coincidence mene tekel\ntwo cards chosen from different decks match, menetekel deck\nglenn g. gravatt
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Glenn G. Gravatt
Coincidence Mene Tekel
two cards chosen from different decks match, Menetekel Deck
coincidence extraordinary\npiles are made, number of cards in a pile is divined, mathematical\n unknown\nnecromantic calculation\nrolland hamblen\nroyal card discovery\n unknown\naffinities\ndai vernon
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Coincidence Extraordinary
piles are made, number of cards in a pile is divined, mathematical
a quaint happening\ntwo decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection\ntheodore annemann\na quaint happening\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
A Quaint Happening
two decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection
double divino\ncoincidences and mates with stacked hundred-card-deck, see also single deck version in reference\ncharles t. jordan\ndivino\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Double Divino
coincidences and mates with stacked hundred-card-deck, see also single deck version in reference
coincidentally\nwith two decks with same back, secret exchange of deck provides duplicates of chosen cards\ncharles t. jordan\nco-incidentally\ncharles t. jordan\nlate arrival\nkarl fulves
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Coincidentally
with two decks with same back, secret exchange of deck provides duplicates of chosen cards
controlled luck\nfifty-two numbered cardboards & cards are shuffled and read one by one until performer tells to stop, card and number combination is predicted\nnewton 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
the real coincidence trick\ntwo decks in performer's and spectator's pocket, cards removed - they're the same\nrobert parrish
1937
you'd be surprised Robert Parrish
The Real Coincidence Trick
two decks in performer's and spectator's pocket, cards removed - they're the same
a curious coincidence\ntwo selections from two decks are put in a glass and match, menetekel deck & normal deck\nglenn g. gravatt\nthe paired card\ntom sellers
1938
greater magic Glenn G. Gravatt
A Curious Coincidence
two selections from two decks are put in a glass and match, menetekel deck & normal deck
synchronism\nperformer removes a card openly from blue deck, despite free choice spectator selects same from red deck, forcing deck and interesting deck switches\nrobert parrish\nsynchroincidence\nthomas alan waters
1939
do that again! Robert Parrish
Synchronism
performer removes a card openly from blue deck, despite free choice spectator selects same from red deck, forcing deck and interesting deck switches
remote control improved\nodd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face\ntheodore annemann\norville wayne meyer\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer
1939
the incorporated strange secrets Theodore Annemann, Orville Wayne Meyer
Remote Control Improved
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face
master of will\nthree cards in three envelopes, same cards are selected from other deck and were predicted\neddie clever
1939
chap's scrapbook Eddie Clever
Master of Will
three cards in three envelopes, same cards are selected from other deck and were predicted
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\ndr. h. walter grote\nsympathetic numbers\njohann 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
coincidence\nspectator and performer cut their decks, bottom cards are the same, "instanto" deck\ntheodore annemann
1940
the jinx 101-151 Theodore Annemann
Coincidence
spectator and performer cut their decks, bottom cards are the same, "Instanto" deck
from the pen of leipzig\ntwo shuffled decks are covered with handkerchiefs, performer removes a card with each hand, they match\nnate leipzig
1940
chap's scrapbook Nate Leipzig
From the Pen of Leipzig
two shuffled decks are covered with handkerchiefs, performer removes a card with each hand, they match
once in a life time\nodd-backed unknown card is chosen from face\njack vosburgh\nremote control\ntheodore annemann\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer
1941
the jinx 101-151 Jack Vosburgh
weird coin\ncoin borrowed, half deck dealt in four piles, top card correspond with year of coin, sum counted down, card predicted\ndel 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
thrice right\nthought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well\ngerber \na routine by stewart james in "the jinx"
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Gerber
Thrice Right
thought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well
the torn deck trick\ndeck is sawn or torn in half, two half card selected, they match and are previous selection\njulian j. proskauer
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Julian J. Proskauer
The Torn Deck Trick
deck is sawn or torn in half, two half card selected, they match and are previous selection
magno touch\nperformer writes name on face of card, spectator selects card and signs it's back, it is the same card\norville wayne meyer
1944
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Orville Wayne Meyer
Magno Touch
performer writes name on face of card, spectator selects card and signs it's back, it is the same card
zella prediction trick\none card selected, one thought of, prediction written on one card, it's the selection with the thought of card written on it\nu. f. grant\nthe twenty-first stunner\nrobert a. nelson\ndr. h. walter grote
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation U. F. Grant
Zella Prediction Trick
one card selected, one thought of, prediction written on one card, it's the selection with the thought of card written on it
the twenty-first stunner\nungaffed\nrobert a. nelson\ndr. h. walter grote\nzella prediction trick\nu. f. grant
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson, Dr. H. Walter Grote
sextuple stranger than hallucination\nthree people look at the bottom card and remove it, all think of the same card\nwalter b. gibson\nhallucination\neddie clever
1945
the phoenix 51-100 Walter B. Gibson
Sextuple Stranger Than Hallucination
three people look at the bottom card and remove it, all think of the same card
the little moonies\ncato routine, cards with moon faces printed on them, one way they are smiling held the other way the are sad, spectator marks two cards on the pack and cuts them in the deck, performer takes cards behind back, all moons are in smiling orientation except marked two\nbob hummer\nthe little moonies\nbob hummer\nthe little moonies\nbob hummer
1946
face up face down mysteries Bob Hummer
The Little Moonies
CATO routine, cards with moon faces printed on them, one way they are smiling held the other way the are sad, spectator marks two cards on the pack and cuts them in the deck, performer takes cards behind back, all moons are in smiling orientation except marked two
two together\nspectator and performer think of a card in their half and note them on a business card, halves are put together back to back and two cards slipped of together, the noted cards are slipped of at the same time\npaul curry\ntwo together\npaul curry\nthe glide vanish\nreinhard müller
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Paul Curry
Two Together
spectator and performer think of a card in their half and note them on a business card, halves are put together back to back and two cards slipped of together, the noted cards are slipped of at the same time
james's miracle\nno. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers\nstewart james\npure mathematics\ndai vernon\nchange x change\nkarl fulves\napplause card\nstewart james\nsteve beam\na slight slant on slaight\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nthe inverse function deck\nmel bennett
1950
scarne on card tricks Stewart James
James's Miracle
No. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
similar twins\ncards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value\nmartin gardner\nbill simon\nup and down double\nlewis jones
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 Martin Gardner, Bill Simon
Similar Twins
cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value
similar twins\ncards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value\nbill simon\nmartin gardner
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon, Martin Gardner
Similar Twins
cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value
color change & follow up\ntwo red decks, one changes to blue, and then a chicago opener style routine is performed (blue card placed in red deck, spectator picks it out from face up spread), red/blue card\nmilton kort\nkort's color-changing deck\nmilton kort
1953
the phoenix 251 - 300 Milton Kort
Color Change & Follow Up
Two red decks, one changes to blue, and then a Chicago Opener style routine is performed (blue card placed in red deck, spectator picks it out from face up spread), red/blue card
the little moonies\ncato trick, uses cards with drawing of either smiling/frowning face. two cards are marked on the back and after mixing, shown to be the only ones frowning while other cards are smiling\nbob hummer\nthe little moonies\nbob hummer\nhummer's reversal mystery\nbob hummer\noscar weigle
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Bob Hummer
The Little Moonies
CATO trick, uses cards with drawing of either smiling/frowning face. Two cards are marked on the back and after mixing, shown to be the only ones frowning while other cards are smiling
no. 7. a card trick\nunknown card is marked with initials of the spectator, who finds that card by coincidence\ntony corinda
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
No. 7. A Card Trick
unknown card is marked with initials of the spectator, who finds that card by coincidence
outer space\nup to three spectators select thirteen cards, everybody has one card of each value\nrussell "rusduck" duck\ncharles hudson\nre: outer space\nrussell "rusduck" duck
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Charles Hudson
Outer Space
up to three spectators select thirteen cards, everybody has one card of each value
the spectator does a trick\ntwo cards tell value and suit, "untouchted" with touching\nal leech\na divination\nal leech\nspectator magician\ntony faro\nuntouched\ndaryl martinez\nspectator's card trick\nnick trost\nchoices!\nharry lorayne
1959
cardmanship Al Leech
The Spectator Does a Trick
two cards tell value and suit, "Untouchted" with touching
a card and billet routine\ncards are noted on billets, cards on board, spectator selects a billet and throws a dart into the noted card\ntony corinda\nmaurice fogel
1959
billets Tony Corinda, Maurice Fogel
A Card and Billet Routine
cards are noted on billets, cards on board, spectator selects a billet and throws a dart into the noted card
the trio\nroutine with three effects:
- two minds - a single thought (two spectator's think of the same card)
- before your very eyes (finding selection)
- gamma location (challenge card location)\nsidney lawrence\nblue dice\nmarvin johnson
1959
card tricks Sidney Lawrence
The Trio
Routine with three effects:
- Two Minds - a Single Thought (two spectator's think of the same card)
- Before Your Very Eyes (finding selection)
- Gamma Location (challenge card location)
bird of a feather\na lot of cut card pieces, four are selected and form one card, with variations\ntony corinda\na bruce bernstein pendulum routine\nbruce bernstein
1959
card tricks Tony Corinda
Bird of a Feather
a lot of cut card pieces, four are selected and form one card, with variations
a date with a coin\ncoin is selected, when top four cards are dealt, numbers match the date of the coin\nu. f. grant
1959
more miracles in mentalism U. F. Grant
A Date with a Coin
coin is selected, when top four cards are dealt, numbers match the date of the coin
card of coincidence\ntwo cards from two decks put in envelope match, three phases\ndai vernon\nsympathetic sympathy\ncharles t. jordan\nsynthetic sympathy\ntheodore annemann
1961
further inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
Card of Coincidence
two cards from two decks put in envelope match, three phases
ein entzückender karteneffekt\nspectator marks one card behind back, it is the only card with a different back color\ndr. stanley jaks\ncharming card effect\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Ein entzückender Karteneffekt
spectator marks one card behind back, it is the only card with a different back color
der zerrissene gedanke\ndeck is cut in half, two half-cards are chosen, they match and form a single card\n unknown
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i
Unknown
Der zerrissene Gedanke
deck is cut in half, two half-cards are chosen, they match and form a single card
sympathetic coincidence\nperformer places blue-backed card in case, spectator removes same from red deck\nedward marlo\npeter warlock
1964
early marlo Edward Marlo, Peter Warlock
Sympathetic Coincidence
performer places blue-backed card in case, spectator removes same from red deck
impromptu remote control\nunknown odd-backed card is marked on back, a card selected via stop procedure with deck in glass is marked on face, turns out to be the same\nedward marlo\ntheodore annemann\nremote control\ntheodore annemann
1964
early marlo Edward Marlo, Theodore Annemann
Impromptu Remote Control
unknown odd-backed card is marked on back, a card selected via stop procedure with deck in glass is marked on face, turns out to be the same
problem in prophecy\nthree different colored cups, and three different colored balls, matching, posed as problem, see p. 426 & 428 for comments and ideas\ndon nielsen\ninfallible prediction variation\nkarl fulves\ninfallible prediction\nu. f. grant\non nielson's "problem in prophecy"\nstewart james\ndon nielson\non nielson's "problem in prophecy"\nrobert "bob" j. gunther\ndon nielson\non nielson's "problem in prophecy"\nrobert parrish\nnielsen's problem\nmilton kort\ncups & coins\nrobert parrish
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Don Nielsen
Problem in Prophecy
three different colored cups, and three different colored balls, matching, posed as problem, see p. 426 & 428 for comments and ideas
oops 15: four kings into exile\nreader chooses any two values of cards (no suits), go through deck of cards and find them side by side\nchan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 15: Four Kings into exile
Reader chooses any two values of cards (no suits), go through deck of cards and find them side by side
phonetics\nrandom person called during performance says that he also has a magician guest who had him choose a card, they match\naaron wainer
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Aaron Wainer
Phonetics
random person called during performance says that he also has a magician guest who had him choose a card, they match
the bet without odds\nproblems with cards - no. three
one red card in black pile and vice versa, spectator should choose a pile and find a black card, but he chooses black pile and the only red card therein
for solutions see references\nkarl fulves\nthe bet without odds - solutions\nedward marlo\nthe bet without odds\nroy johnson\nthe proposition\nbruce cervon
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
The Bet without Odds
Problems with Cards - No. Three
one red card in black pile and vice versa, spectator should choose a pile and find a black card, but he chooses black pile and the only red card therein
for solutions see references
the bet without odds - solutions\nthree methods, see also p. 47 and "technicolor prediction" (ireland year book 1962)\nedward marlo\nthe bet without odds\nkarl fulves
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Edward Marlo
The Bet without Odds - Solutions
three methods, see also p. 47 and "Technicolor Prediction" (Ireland Year Book 1962)
coercion\nproblems with cards - no. five
card reversed behind back by performer, then spectator, same card\nj. w. sarles\ncoercion\nfrancis haxton\ntaking turns\njerry k. hartman
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 J. W. Sarles
Coercion
Problems with Cards - No. Five
card reversed behind back by performer, then spectator, same card
gambler's last chance\nperformer holds four cards, spectator choses any card face-down, it completes royal flush\nfrancis haxton\nsmart alexis\nstewart james\ngambler's last chance\nfrancis haxton
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Francis Haxton
Gambler's Last Chance
performer holds four cards, spectator choses any card face-down, it completes Royal Flush
a dark secret\nsame card is reversed in the deck, spirits turned cards over in the dark\njames g. thompson jr.
1967
between two minds James G. Thompson Jr.
A Dark Secret
same card is reversed in the deck, spirits turned cards over in the dark
die verrückte zehn\nten cards, two spectators chose one each by naming a number which is counted to, they are the same card, the rest are duplicates of another card\n unknown
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii
Unknown
Die verrückte Zehn
ten cards, two spectators chose one each by naming a number which is counted to, they are the same card, the rest are duplicates of another card
das farbkartenmedium\nfive color cards are placed in stand or glasses, spectator gets another five cards and manages to place them to the matching cards, partial rough-smooth\narthur rasper\ntrigon ii\nralph w. hull
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii Arthur Rasper
Das Farbkartenmedium
five color cards are placed in stand or glasses, spectator gets another five cards and manages to place them to the matching cards, partial rough-smooth
cards & dice\nace-four and four dice match up, aces appear\nwilliam p. miesel\nthe cards and dice - 1. the transposition\nbill simon
1968
epilogue William P. Miesel
the odd event\nred-black matching thing with two card location\nkarl fulves\nfuture perfect\nkarl fulves\nthe odd event\nedward marlo\nlogical odd event\nmarvin johnson
1968
epilogue Karl Fulves
out of hand\ntwo cards are removed from packet, rest dealt out, suits of selections and suits in piles have some coincidences\nkarl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
Out Of Hand
two cards are removed from packet, rest dealt out, suits of selections and suits in piles have some coincidences
more thoughts anticipated\nspectator removes card from red deck, matches card taken out by magician from blue deck\n aldini\nglenn g. gravatt\n"final selection" (glenn. g. gravatt)
1969
roughingly yours Aldini, Glenn G. Gravatt
More Thoughts Anticipated
Spectator removes card from red deck, matches card taken out by magician from blue deck
tri-multaneous\n- part 1: mate & selection appear at same time after slip slop shuffled packed is gone through in pairs
- part 2: sam-ultaneous
- part 3: two chosen cards show up at same position in two packets, using two odd-numbered piles
see also p. 348\nsam schwartz\n"break even" (howard lyons, ibidem #4)\n"mini-miracle" (john hamilton, linking ring, april 1967)\nsam-ultaneous\nsam schwartz\nspeaking of spells\ncushing strout
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Sam Schwartz
Tri-Multaneous
- Part 1: mate & selection appear at same time after slip slop shuffled packed is gone through in pairs
- Part 2: Sam-Ultaneous
- Part 3: two chosen cards show up at same position in two packets, using two odd-numbered piles
see also p. 348
Inspired by
"Break Even" (Howard Lyons, Ibidem #4)
"Mini-Miracle" (John Hamilton, Linking Ring, April 1967)
second law\nsome value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of milk build shuffle to si stebbins\nkarl fulves\n"isaac's law" (karl fulves, magic and spells quarterly)\nmathematical twins variation\nkarl fulves\nmathematical twins\ngene finnell\nno commercial potential\njeff busby\npenny plain\nalex elmsley\npact man\nkarl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
Second Law
some value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of Milk Build Shuffle to Si Stebbins
Inspired by
"Isaac's Law" (Karl Fulves, Magic and Spells Quarterly)
the double brotherly whammy\ntwo selections are together, cccc\npaul swinford\nthe double whammy\npaul swinford\ndouble brothers\npaul swinford
1971
more faro fantasy Paul Swinford
another oracle\nas a 2-deck do as i do coincidence\nkarl fulves\nanother oracle\nkarl fulves
1971
the book of numbers — supplementary notes Karl Fulves
swindle coincidence\ntwo decks shuffled by two spectators, they each chose a number card and count down to arrive at the same card\npeter kane
1971
another card session with peter kane Peter Kane
Swindle Coincidence
two decks shuffled by two spectators, they each chose a number card and count down to arrive at the same card
outer limits!\none of five unseen cards is signed on the back by performer, cards are turned over and spectator selects same card\nbruce cervon
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Bruce Cervon
Outer Limits!
one of five unseen cards is signed on the back by performer, cards are turned over and spectator selects same card
three in a million\ntwo decks, spec and perf select same card and cut off same amount of cards\nfrank garcia\npredicted bermuda\nsimon lovell\nperfect harmony\nmanfred 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
jumbo two way split\nmatching routine with cut-in-half jumbo cards, based on stewart james' "split second" (tops)\nnick trost
1972
card cavalcade Nick Trost
Jumbo Two Way Split
matching routine with cut-in-half jumbo cards, based on Stewart James' "Split Second" (Tops)
something screwey\nsucker element, three spectators select same card, card ends up in pocket\norville wayne meyer
1972
the living end Orville Wayne Meyer
Something Screwey
sucker element, three spectators select same card, card ends up in pocket
face-up/face-down challenge\nface-up/face-down condition of one pile matches that of another pile\ngene finnell
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Gene Finnell
Face-up/Face-down Challenge
face-up/face-down condition of one pile matches that of another pile
unmatch\nfive red and five black cards, spectator choses five, when turned up in pairs they always are one red and one black\nkarl fulves\nunmatch\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Unmatch
five red and five black cards, spectator choses five, when turned up in pairs they always are one red and one black
alpha card act\n- first trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
- second trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the three of hearts on face, but later the nine of hearts is initialed on face and on back)
- third trick (two cards reversed in two decks match)\nfrancis j. baker
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Francis J. Baker
Alpha Card Act
- First Trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
- Second Trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the Three of Hearts on face, but later the Nine of Hearts is initialed on face and on back)
- Third Trick (two cards reversed in two decks match)
compulsive thinker\nspectator selects only black card in a group of red cards\njerry k. hartman\ncompulsive thinker iii\njerry k. hartman
1973
means & ends Jerry K. Hartman
Compulsive Thinker
Spectator selects only black card in a group of red cards
cards of prophesy\n(actually unnumbered page between 30 and 31)
card removed, odd-backed card put in deck, faros, cards of same value and suit end up next to odd-backed card (composite)\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Cards Of Prophesy
(actually unnumbered page between 30 and 31)
card removed, odd-backed card put in deck, faros, cards of same value and suit end up next to odd-backed card (composite)
make up\ntwo selection cut into deck, faro, cards on either side have same value and suit (composite)\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Make Up
two selection cut into deck, faro, cards on either side have same value and suit (composite)
pointed up wager\nproposition plot (problem by fulves): one black card in a packet of red cards, spectator cuts to single black card, six methods\nedward marlo\nkarl fulves
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo, Karl Fulves
Pointed Up Wager
proposition plot (problem by Fulves): one black card in a packet of red cards, spectator cuts to single black card, six methods
the temperance of the elements\nfour tarot cards matching the elements are selected, four pieces of paper where a writing appears, with the elements theme too\nstephen minch
1974
the book of thoth Stephen Minch
The Temperance of the Elements
four tarot cards matching the elements are selected, four pieces of paper where a writing appears, with the elements theme too
ultra general card (and impossible location)\nthree spectator choose the same card, used as effect and also as method\nharry lorayne
1975
afterthoughts Harry Lorayne
Ultra General Card (and Impossible Location)
three spectator choose the same card, used as effect and also as method
taking turns\nspectator turns over card behind back, apparently exactly the same as performer a moment before\njerry k. hartman\nnotes by fulves on p. 243\ncoercion\nj. w. sarles
1975
epilogue Jerry K. Hartman
Taking Turns
spectator turns over card behind back, apparently exactly the same as performer a moment before
the kruskal principle\nalso with two deck, described by martin gardner, see p. 985 for references to ibidem\nmartin d. kruskal
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Martin D. Kruskal
The Kruskal Principle
also with two deck, described by Martin Gardner, see p. 985 for references to Ibidem
the mental secret\nthought of card matches card chosen from another pack, rough smooth menetekel\nedward marlo\ncomplete mental secret\nedward marlo
1976
marlo's magazine volume 1 Edward Marlo
The Mental Secret
thought of Card matches card chosen from another pack, rough smooth menetekel
the haunted name\nno. 29, spectator writes j on the back of an unknown card, performer later on the face, it's the same card, key card\n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
The Haunted Name
No. 29, spectator writes J on the back of an unknown card, performer later on the face, it's the same card, key card
the odd-colored back\nsix face-up cards shown, spectator always picks the card with an odd colored back\nnick trost\neight-card brainwave\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part one Nick Trost
The Odd-colored Back
Six face-up cards shown, spectator always picks the card with an odd colored back
the "one-two-three" trick\ncoincidence effect - spectator places a row of ace, two, three on table, matches order of performer's row of ace, two and three\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part one Nick Trost
The "One-Two-Three" Trick
Coincidence effect - spectator places a row of Ace, Two, Three on table, matches order of performer's row of Ace, Two and Three
three on a match\nno. 33, three spectators select a card with down-under-deal from the same small packet, all have the same and it's the only red card\n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
Three on a Match
No. 33, three spectators select a card with down-under-deal from the same small packet, all have the same and it's the only red card
esp\nspectator writes down name of a card and second spectator selects the card from deck, locking card box\nphilip t. goldstein
1976
the compleat magick - volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
ESP
spectator writes down name of a card and second spectator selects the card from deck, locking card box
the "same to you" card trick\nthree spectators chose cards, they are all the jack of hearts, even though the deck is all ace of spades\nkarrell fox
1976
clever.... like a fox Karrell Fox
The "Same to You" Card Trick
three spectators chose cards, they are all the Jack of Hearts, even though the deck is all Ace of Spades
the two fold miracle\nspectator shuffles deck and cuts to any card, its value used to count down in second deck, same card found there\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
The Two Fold Miracle
spectator shuffles deck and cuts to any card, its value used to count down in second deck, same card found there
an experiment in the science of impossibility\ntwo spectators reverse a deck each under cover of a cloth attached to their jackets, they are the same and match a reversed card in a third deck, double facer deck\nburling hull\nthe dark force\ndenis behr
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
An Experiment in the Science of Impossibility
two spectators reverse a deck each under cover of a cloth attached to their jackets, they are the same and match a reversed card in a third deck, double facer deck
twin transpo\ntwo decks are shuffled by spectator, top cards match and transpose (backs)\ngene maze\nsecond method\nkarl fulves
1977
packet switches (part five) Gene Maze
Twin Transpo
two decks are shuffled by spectator, top cards match and transpose (backs)
past, present and future\ntwo decks, three cards match, (apparently original) version of paul curry's "touch"\npaul curry\ntouch\npaul curry
1977
special effects Paul Curry
Past, Present And Future
two decks, three cards match, (apparently original) version of Paul Curry's "Touch"
four-sided triangle\ncard is thought of before the show, it matches prediction and selection of a second spectator\nphilip t. goldstein\npyratarot\nthomas alan waters\n4 sided triangle - weber notes\nmichael weber
1977
the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Four-sided Triangle
card is thought of before the show, it matches prediction and selection of a second spectator
more order\nspectator places two random cards at random positions into a stack of eleven cards, shown to be thirteen cards in order of a suit\njerry k. hartman
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
More Order
Spectator places two random cards at random positions into a stack of eleven cards, shown to be thirteen cards in order of a suit
panoramas of thought\nsix cards are written on a pad by different spectators, three spectator select a card, three of the written cards are chosen, they correspond with the selections\nal mann
1978
the tesseract Al Mann
Panoramas of Thought
six cards are written on a pad by different spectators, three spectator select a card, three of the written cards are chosen, they correspond with the selections
simpatico\nspectator removes card from one deck, duplicate found from other deck via stop trick\nfrederick braue\nsimpatico\nfrederick braue
1978
fred braue on false deals Frederick Braue
Simpatico
spectator removes card from one deck, duplicate found from other deck via stop trick
der zufall\nunseen card is signed on the back, one card is signed on the front, turns out that it is the same card\n unknown
1978
einfach wunderbar - wunderbar einfach
Unknown
Der Zufall
unseen card is signed on the back, one card is signed on the front, turns out that it is the same card
viermal Übereinstimmung\nmarked stripper deck, four aces of two decks, performer and spectator put cards in same order\nnorth bigbee
1978
einfach wunderbar - wunderbar einfach North Bigbee
Viermal Übereinstimmung
marked stripper deck, four aces of two decks, performer and spectator put cards in same order
compulsive thinker iii\nspectator selects only black card amongst red spot cards\njerry k. hartman\ncompulsive thinker\njerry k. hartman
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
Compulsive Thinker III
Spectator selects only black card amongst red spot cards
second law\nsome value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of milk build shuffle to si stebbins\nkarl fulves\nklondike notes\nkarl fulves
1979
faro possibilities Karl Fulves
Second Law
some value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of Milk Build Shuffle to Si Stebbins
synchroincidence\ntwo decks, same card is selected, red/blue\nthomas alan waters\nsynchronism\nrobert parrish\ncontrasting prediction\nphilip t. goldstein\nsynchrowave\nthomas alan waters
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
duo-matic\nbased on a hummer idea, two spectators with four cards, 14 instructions later end up with same card\nlarry becker\ncharles hudson's "baby hummer" in "the linking ring", 1960s.
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Duo-Matic
based on a Hummer idea, two spectators with four cards, 14 instructions later end up with same card
Inspired by
Charles Hudson's "Baby Hummer" in "The Linking Ring", 1960s.
royal mind reading\nno. 15, two royal flushes given to two spectators, they select one card and put it in the middle, hands gathered, mixed and re-dealt, spectators get their royal flush with chosen cards transposed\n unknown
1979
self-working mental magic
Unknown
Royal Mind Reading
No. 15, two Royal Flushes given to two spectators, they select one card and put it in the middle, hands gathered, mixed and re-dealt, spectators get their Royal Flush with chosen cards transposed
watch your watch!\nspectator sets watch to a full hour and puts it in a paper bag, second spectator selects card with same number\nel duco
1980
el duco's lecture notes El Duco
Watch your Watch!
spectator sets watch to a full hour and puts it in a paper bag, second spectator selects card with same number
the barbary coast scam\ntwo red aces are separated in the deck and end up together, two versions, with a stooge seemingly heckling the performer\njack mcmillen
1981
sleights & swindles Jack McMillen
The Barbary Coast Scam
two red aces are separated in the deck and end up together, two versions, with a stooge seemingly heckling the performer
the mounds of ashtoreth\ntwo decks, spectator selects five cards and signs two, performer duplicates everything with the other deck, al koran wallet\nal mann
1981
the "h" factor Al Mann
The Mounds of Ashtoreth
two decks, spectator selects five cards and signs two, performer duplicates everything with the other deck, Al Koran Wallet
it is an incredible coincidence\nsome blank cards are cut and put in pocket, several billets with numbers, spectator choses one and it matches the amount of cut cards, with larry becker's "ghost image" deck\ngene "phantini" grant
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
It Is an Incredible Coincidence
some blank cards are cut and put in pocket, several billets with numbers, spectator choses one and it matches the amount of cut cards, with Larry Becker's "Ghost Image" Deck
computer dating\nfour queens and four kings,performer and spectator put always two together, they are the cards with the same suit\nwalt lees\na routine in j. k. hartman's "super dupes"
1981
four professional card tricks Walt Lees
Computer Dating
four queens and four kings,performer and spectator put always two together, they are the cards with the same suit
effect 2\nnames on cards, two lovers cut to each others names, prediction is card with "look in the box" text, love story song comes out of box\nalex east
1982
spell-binder Alex East
Effect 2
names on cards, two lovers cut to each others names, prediction is card with "Look in the box" text, love story song comes out of box
twinkey\nnamed card is shuffled face up in the deck, same card is reversed in second pack and the card above the reversed card is the same as well as in the shuffled pack\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twinkey
named card is shuffled face up in the deck, same card is reversed in second pack and the card above the reversed card is the same as well as in the shuffled pack
insight straight\nperformer takes one card out and puts a poker chip on it, then sixteen cards are laid out in a matrix and a spectator can put four chips on cards, those four cards added to the card put away earlier form a straight ten-ace\nthomas alan waters\nlarry becker's "the little black book" in "mentalism for magicians"
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Insight Straight
performer takes one card out and puts a poker chip on it, then sixteen cards are laid out in a matrix and a spectator can put four chips on cards, those four cards added to the card put away earlier form a straight Ten-Ace
Inspired by
Larry Becker's "The Little Black Book" in "Mentalism for Magicians"
self-locating prediction\nindicator stabbed in deck, indicator card transforms/is into selection and cards on either side predicted\nedward marlo
1983
marlo without tears Edward Marlo
Self-Locating Prediction
indicator stabbed in deck, indicator card transforms/is into selection and cards on either side predicted
blue lightning\nno. 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\nkarl fulves\nlightning strikes thrice\nstewart 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
face\neight card packet of aces and kings, spectator and magician able to separate aces from kings via freely selecting four cards each\nstephen tucker\n31 plus\nroy walton\nkarl fulves
1984
the card-mad-gic of stephen tucker Stephen Tucker
Face
eight card packet of Aces and Kings, spectator and magician able to separate Aces from Kings via freely selecting four cards each
spectator's clairvoyance & spirit test\ntwo spectators select same card, name of card appears on blank card, which is signed on both sides\nbasil horwitz
1984
the mental magick of basil horwitz - volume 2 Basil Horwitz
Spectator's Clairvoyance & Spirit Test
two spectators select same card, name of card appears on blank card, which is signed on both sides
chromatic caper\nno. 13, coincidence with number of cards of given suits in a face-up/face-down shuffled deck\n unknown
1984
more self-working card tricks
Unknown
Chromatic Caper
No. 13, coincidence with number of cards of given suits in a face-up/face-down shuffled deck
flim flam\nno. 69, chosen red card is only red card in black seven-card poker hand and vice versa\nkarl fulves\nflim flam\nkarl fulves
1984
more self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Flim Flam
No. 69, chosen red card is only red card in black seven-card poker hand and vice versa
the stampede second\nrandom card is chosen and placed aside as prediction. a stamp is placed on the top of another deck. as cards are dealt, stamp stays in place (second deal), until stamp suddenly sticks to one card. both cards match.\nmartin lewis
1985
martin's miracles Martin Lewis
The Stampede Second
Random card is chosen and placed aside as prediction. A stamp is placed on the top of another deck. As cards are dealt, stamp stays in place (second deal), until stamp suddenly sticks to one card. Both cards match.
simpatico\nspectator removes card from one deck, duplicate found from other deck via stop trick\nfrederick braue\nsimpatico\nfrederick braue
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
Simpatico
spectator removes card from one deck, duplicate found from other deck via stop trick
steve bryan writes...\nfive cards are torn in halves, phrase is spelled and spectator is allowed to say where the cards are changed, after each spelled word on top of the halves are the matching parts, spelling "will the cards match"\nsteve bryan\ndies ist reine magie\n sveroni\nchristian scherer
1986
gimmick Steve Bryan
Steve Bryan Writes...
five cards are torn in halves, phrase is spelled and spectator is allowed to say where the cards are changed, after each spelled word on top of the halves are the matching parts, spelling "Will the cards match"
treasure chest mentalism\ntwo reversed cards in two decks match, stack and marked cards, two methods\nedward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo
Treasure Chest Mentalism
two reversed cards in two decks match, stack and marked cards, two methods
a mental combination\n- a multiple coincidence
- impromptu power of thought
four thought-of cards matched with another deck, power-of-thought with two decks, see page 55 (addendum) for addition\nedward marlo
1989
so soon? Edward Marlo
A Mental Combination
- A Multiple Coincidence
- Impromptu Power of Thought
four thought-of cards matched with another deck, power-of-thought with two decks, see page 55 (Addendum) for addition
red handed\nthree reds and blacks, one exchanged, spectator also exchanges cards and they're separated again, posed as problem\nkarl fulves
1989
and a packet of cards Karl Fulves
Red Handed
three reds and blacks, one exchanged, spectator also exchanges cards and they're separated again, posed as problem
dream detective\ncard chosen from four red and four black cards, they're odd backed, some cards outjogged and injogged from deck\nkarl fulves
1989
kaleidoscope Karl Fulves
Dream Detective
card chosen from four red and four black cards, they're odd backed, some cards outjogged and injogged from deck
total coincidence\nfirst single cards from two decks match, then both decks are in exactly the same order\njuan tamariz\nmix and match\nsimon aronson
1989/91
sonata Juan Tamariz
Total Coincidence
first single cards from two decks match, then both decks are in exactly the same order
the one-cent trick\nspectator sticks stamp to back of card, names one from face, same card\nedward marlo\nthe twenty-six cent trick\nedward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
The One-Cent Trick
spectator sticks stamp to back of card, names one from face, same card
the twenty-six cent trick\ncard with stamp on back is shuffled into deck, any card selected from face is the one, gaffed deck version\nedward marlo\nthe one-cent trick\nedward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
The Twenty-Six Cent Trick
card with stamp on back is shuffled into deck, any card selected from face is the one, gaffed deck version
out of sorts\nstrange 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)\nedward 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)
complete mental secret\nodd-backed card is touched and tabled, any named card removed from other deck, they match, roughed red/blue menetekel, roughed red-blue double-back deck, see also ibidem #19\nedward marlo\nthe mental secret\nedward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
Complete Mental Secret
odd-backed card is touched and tabled, any named card removed from other deck, they match, roughed red/blue menetekel, roughed red-blue double-back deck, see also Ibidem #19
have it your way\ncard selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence\nsteve beam\nhave it your way\nsteve beam\nreopening stab\nsteve beam
1991
the trapdoor - volume two Steve Beam
Have It Your Way
card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence
balancing act\nspectator places some blacks in pocket, performer places some more there, number of pocketed blacks equals number of reds in a packet, varied repeat\nkarl fulves
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
Balancing Act
spectator places some blacks in pocket, performer places some more there, number of pocketed blacks equals number of reds in a packet, varied repeat
cuadruple coincidencia\nfour coincidences\narturo de ascanio\nbernat & fabregas "cartomagia" p. 431.
1992
la magia de ascanio - vol. 4 Arturo de Ascanio
lii-kelihood\nspectator and performer think of the same card, coincidence effect turns out to be a prediction\nstewart james
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Stewart James
LII-Kelihood
spectator and performer think of the same card, coincidence effect turns out to be a prediction
the skill compatibility test\ntwo jumbo decks are used. one card is selected from a red deck and placed in an envelope, other deck is sawed in two with a toy saw and two halves are selected. card in envelope is a split card matching both halves. banana split deck\nscotty york
1993
for your eyes only Scotty York
The Skill Compatibility Test
Two jumbo decks are used. One card is selected from a red deck and placed in an envelope, other deck is sawed in two with a toy saw and two halves are selected. Card in envelope is a split card matching both halves. Banana Split deck
roll down\n"an impromptue 3-part card routine"
- spectator reverses a card behind his back, performer names it
- in repeat spectator reverses the card right next to first selection
- spectator shuffles cards face-up/face-down behind his back, triumph\nj. w. sarles
1993
rigmarole J. W. Sarles
Roll Down
"An Impromptue 3-Part Card Routine"
- spectator reverses a card behind his back, performer names it
- in repeat spectator reverses the card right next to first selection
- spectator shuffles cards face-up/face-down behind his back, Triumph
reverse coincidence\nfirst performer then spectator both reverse a card behind the back, at the end no card is reversed\nj. w. sarles\ndichotomy\nj. w. sarles
1993
rigmarole J. W. Sarles
Reverse Coincidence
first performer then spectator both reverse a card behind the back, at the end no card is reversed
the favorites\ntwo mates and six cards are mixed around by spectator, mates are face up in the end\nroger a. golde
1994
apocalypse vol. 16-20 Roger A. Golde
The Favorites
two mates and six cards are mixed around by spectator, mates are face up in the end
controlled coincidence\ncard chosen, spectator stabs to two cards that indicate suit and value, with three variations in which the deck is shuffled:
- additions to controlled coincidence (pack genuinely shuffled)\nvictor farelli\na strange coincidence\nvictor farelli
1994
more greater magic Victor Farelli
Controlled Coincidence
card chosen, spectator stabs to two cards that indicate suit and value, with three variations in which the deck is shuffled:
- Additions to Controlled Coincidence (Pack Genuinely Shuffled)
yada\npack with ten arrow cards\nphilip t. goldstein\nkarl fulves\nunmatch\nkarl fulves\ncolor thot\nmartin gardner
1994
thabbatical Philip T. Goldstein, Karl Fulves
passe partout\nafter 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\nkarl fulves\npasse part two\nkarl 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
dance with the devil\n"profile extra" (no creator given)
in the end, all pairs add up to fourteen\n unknown\nthe self-correcting set-up\nkarl fulves
1994
profile
Unknown
Dance With The Devil
"Profile Extra" (no creator given)
in the end, all pairs add up to fourteen
the big "ripp-off"\nfive torn cards are matched\njoseph k. schmidt\n"the five torn cards" (martin gardner presents, p. 183)
1995
new card control systems Joseph K. Schmidt
The Big "Ripp-Off"
five torn cards are matched
Inspired by
"The Five Torn Cards" (Martin Gardner Presents, p. 183)
off color prediction\ntwo decks, spectator and performer select the same card, then they change places in decks\ntom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon
Off Color Prediction
two decks, spectator and performer select the same card, then they change places in decks
gambler's last chance\nno. 27, one card missing from straight flush, spectator finds it\nfrancis haxton\ngambler's last chance\nfrancis haxton
1995
self-working close-up card magic Francis Haxton
Gambler's Last Chance
No. 27, one card missing from Straight Flush, spectator finds it
have it your way\ncard selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence\nsteve beam\nhave it your way\nsteve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 2 Steve Beam
Have it Your Way
card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence
thoughts of others\ncard written down by a spectator is though of during riffling by other spectator, o'connor's instanto pack\nkarl fulves\ninstanto\nbilly o'connor
1996
blocking off Karl Fulves
Thoughts Of Others
card written down by a spectator is though of during riffling by other spectator, O'Connor's Instanto Pack
marks the spot\ntwo phase routine, first spectator and performer select same card from ten-card-packet, then open prediction\nkarl fulves
1996
13 prophets Karl Fulves
Marks The Spot
two phase routine, first spectator and performer select same card from ten-card-packet, then open prediction
swindle suits\nbased on "the tarot speaks" marketed by arthur emerson\nnick trost\na swindle of sorts\npaul curry
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Swindle Suits
based on "The Tarot Speaks" marketed by Arthur Emerson
x marks the spot\nselection turns up the same time as a marked card\nnick trost\n"x to see"\nron ferris\napocalypse variations or additions\nleslie a. leviness
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
jumbo two-way split\nstewart james's trick with jumbo cards. prediction idea by u. f. grant\nnick trost\nu. f. grant\n"split second" (stewart james, the new tops, december 1962)
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost, U. F. Grant
Jumbo Two-Way Split
Stewart James's trick with jumbo cards. Prediction idea by U. F. Grant
Inspired by
"Split Second" (Stewart James, The New Tops, December 1962)
lady is a vamp\n"nigh life" spin-off where unknown card changes into queen when put with other queens\nkarl fulves\nnight life\nkarl fulves
1997
the vampire chronicles Karl Fulves
Lady Is A Vamp
"Nigh Life" spin-off where unknown card changes into queen when put with other queens
dr. j\nunknown face-down card is placed in face-up deck where spectator cuts, the card he cuts to is then the face-down card, sbs deck\nkarl fulves\nnight life\nkarl fulves
1997
the vampire chronicles Karl Fulves
Dr. J
unknown face-down card is placed in face-up deck where spectator cuts, the card he cuts to is then the face-down card, SBS deck
different class\njoker stabbed into pack to select a card from two halves of a deck each, reveal that card selected is the odd colour out (e.g. all cards are red except black selection)\npeter duffie\nbulls eye\ndavid britland
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
Different Class
Joker stabbed into pack to select a card from two halves of a deck each, reveal that card selected is the odd colour out (e.g. all cards are red except black selection)
pound rebound\nstory trick with judah elimination trick, last card fits story\nmarty kane\nthe spectator's choice\nstewart judah
1997
the trapdoor — volume three Marty Kane
Pound Rebound
story trick with Judah Elimination Trick, last card fits story
£100 challenge mind control test\ncards from red and blue deck match, red/blue double backer\nbasil horwitz
1997
the mental magick of basil horwitz - volume 4 Basil Horwitz
£100 Challenge Mind Control Test
cards from red and blue deck match, red/blue double backer
undercover work\ncards chosen under the table while performer holds deck, cards then named, three methods:
- karl fulves
- john scarne & karl fulves
- karl fulves (two spectators take a card under the table, a match is predicted, both come up and have half a torn card)\nkarl fulves\njohn scarne\nunder the table\