noli me tangere\nseveral cards on table, spectators turn cards end for end and performer identifies which ones, one-way punch mark\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Noli me tangere
several cards on table, spectators turn cards end for end and performer identifies which ones, one-way punch mark
a series of card tricks based on a new and original system\non natural one-way back designs, "the irregularities of scroll designed cards"\n unknown
1909
the art of magic
Unknown
A Series of Card Tricks Based on a New and Original System
on natural one-way back designs, "The Irregularities of Scroll Designed Cards"
mind reading with cards\nspectator transfers number of cards in ten-card-packet, then card with this number is found in face-down spread, repeat with shuffled cards\n unknown
1909
the art of magic
Unknown
Mind Reading with Cards
spectator transfers number of cards in ten-card-packet, then card with this number is found in face-down spread, repeat with shuffled cards
divination extraordinaire\nten cards chosen and returned, performer deals deck into four piles, one contains all selections\n unknown
1909
the art of magic
Unknown
Divination Extraordinaire
ten cards chosen and returned, performer deals deck into four piles, one contains all selections
the wooden slab and flying card experiment\ncards attached on a board with rubberbands, spectator peeks at a card and remembers the value, then he counts to that value in a fan and remembers the card. card transposes from the deck with the peeked card on the board\nstanley collins
1915
original magical creations Stanley Collins
The Wooden Slab and Flying Card Experiment
Cards attached on a board with rubberbands, spectator peeks at a card and remembers the value, then he counts to that value in a fan and remembers the card. Card transposes from the deck with the peeked card on the board
thought anticipated and precipitated\none of six cards vanishes and appears at impossible location\nstanley collins
1915
original magical creations Stanley Collins
Thought Anticipated and Precipitated
one of six cards vanishes and appears at impossible location
transcendental vision\nno. 10, stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?"\ncharles t. jordan\ntranscendental vision\ncharles t. jordan
1920
ten new prepared card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Transcendental Vision
No. 10, stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?"
the marvellous discovery\ncard 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)\nvictor farelli\nan alternate detection\ntheodore 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
- First Method
- Second Method ("Shades")
- Third Method (Difference in Design)
a card is found once more\n\ntheodore annemann\na card is found once more\ntheodore annemann\nthe annotated annemann\nkarl fulves\ntheodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
odd or even, which?\nknowing whether a packet has an odd or even number of cards, alternating one-way backs\ntheodore annemann\nodd or even\ntheodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
Odd or Even, Which?
knowing whether a packet has an odd or even number of cards, alternating one-way backs
a new kink for the reversing of one card\nsubtle reverse method for one-way back\ntheodore annemann\na satisfying sequence\nryan plunkett
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
the challenge of the year\nlong distance location, one-way backs\ntheodore annemann\nchallenge of the year\ntheodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
the drunk plays bridge\neffect no. 6
performer deals shuffled deck randomly into four hands, he has all spades\nhoward albright\nthe drunk plays bridge\nhoward albright
1936
the gambler's expose act Howard Albright
The Drunk Plays Bridge
Effect No. 6
performer deals shuffled deck randomly into four hands, he has all Spades
subtle method of setting the deck openly\nfor one-way backs in course of a location\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
a thought card prodigy\nspectator takes three cards and thinks of one of them which is found, one-way backs, oosoom\n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
A Thought Card Prodigy
spectator takes three cards and thinks of one of them which is found, one-way backs, OOSOOM
a card is found once more\none-way backs\ntheodore annemann\na card is found once more\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
odd or even\nknowing whether a packet has an odd or even number of cards, alternating one-way backs\ntheodore annemann\nodd or even, which?\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Odd or Even
knowing whether a packet has an odd or even number of cards, alternating one-way backs
the vanishing mirror\naces are found without looking at faces, apparently with mirror that vanishes, one-way backs\nu. f. grant
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks U. F. Grant
The Vanishing Mirror
aces are found without looking at faces, apparently with mirror that vanishes, one-way backs
the perfect guesser\nperformer knows whether cut-to card is red or black, one-way alternating\nwilliam larsen
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks William Larsen
The Perfect Guesser
performer knows whether cut-to card is red or black, one-way alternating
uni-mentality\nfree choice, but spectator takes out five cards with his selection, one-way backs\nhoward albright
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Howard Albright
Uni-Mentality
free choice, but spectator takes out five cards with his selection, one-way backs
challenge of the year\nlong distance location, one-way backs\ntheodore annemann\nthe challenge of the year\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
the stripper deck\nintroduction, history and basic handling like controlling freely chosen card\njean hugard
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Jean Hugard
The Stripper Deck
introduction, history and basic handling like controlling freely chosen card
faces or backs, which?\none-way principle applied to faces and bicycle league backs\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Faces or Backs, Which?
one-way principle applied to faces and Bicycle League Backs
transcendental vision\nstacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?"\ncharles t. jordan\ntranscendental vision\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Transcendental Vision
stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?"
thought transference\nassistant names selection when he returns into room, code with one-way cards\nu. f. grant
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks U. F. Grant
Thought Transference
assistant names selection when he returns into room, code with one-way cards
the drunk plays bridge\nyou get all spades, one-way backs\nhoward albright\nthe drunk plays bridge\nhoward albright
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Howard Albright
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
cherchez la lady\nperformer finds money card in different situations\njack vosburgh\nsid lorraine\ntheodore annemann
1940
the jinx 101-151 Jack Vosburgh, Sid Lorraine, Theodore Annemann
Cherchez La Lady
performer finds money card in different situations
astro-vision\nspectator turns card end for end on his own, stripper deck\njean hugard\nfrederick braue
1941
the stripper deck Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
Astro-Vision
spectator turns card end for end on his own, stripper deck
a subtle location\nspectator counts down and remembers card, two handlings, stripper deck\njean hugard\nfrederick braue
1941
the stripper deck Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
A Subtle Location
spectator counts down and remembers card, two handlings, stripper deck
yoo hoo, dear!\nseveral cards are remembered by putting a knife somewhere in the deck\njames g. thompson jr.
1944
the phoenix 51-100 James G. Thompson Jr.
Yoo Hoo, Dear!
several cards are remembered by putting a knife somewhere in the deck
one way to one-way\nusing slop shuffle for orientating a borrowed deck which has a one-way feature\njames g. thompson jr.
1944
the phoenix 51-100 James G. Thompson Jr.
One Way to One-Way
using slop shuffle for orientating a borrowed deck which has a one-way feature
variation of stanyon's limit card\nreconstructing a trick by vernon described by stanyon, two cards removed are divined with other cards\ncharlie miller\ndai vernon
1961
the magic of charles earle miller Charlie Miller, Dai Vernon
Variation of Stanyon's Limit Card
reconstructing a trick by Vernon described by Stanyon, two cards removed are divined with other cards
red magic variation\nspectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number\nbruce cervon\nearl keyser\nred magic\npeter alexis
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon, Earl Keyser
Red Magic Variation
spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number
mental scales\nspectator deals amount of cards on the table, stops and remembers next card, performer cuts same amount and locates selection\nned rutledge\njames g. thompson jr.
1967
between two minds Ned Rutledge, James G. Thompson Jr.
Mental Scales
spectator deals amount of cards on the table, stops and remembers next card, performer cuts same amount and locates selection
the abacus card trick\nfour cards chosen, gray code on one way backs\nroy walton\nauto abacus\nkarl fulves\nthe auto abacus trick\nkarl fulves\nmental boxer\nalex elmsley\ngray matters\ndenis behr
1970
faro & riffle technique Roy Walton
the annotated annemann\nreversing a selection in one-way or stripper deck\nkarl fulves\ntheodore annemann\na card is found once more\ntheodore annemann
1970
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves, Theodore Annemann
one way ghost\n"two tricks" no. 1, for credit information see also p. 684\njerry k. hartman\nfuture ghost\nalan brown\nmore than one way\njerry k. hartman
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Jerry K. Hartman
One Way Ghost
"Two Tricks" No. 1, for credit information see also p. 684
dangerous game\nrussian roulette themed card trick, one of five card is selected and turned over at last\nphilip t. goldstein
1976
the blue book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Dangerous Game
russian roulette themed card trick, one of five card is selected and turned over at last
russian roulette\none of six cards is marked on the face and shuffled among other cards, performer turns over the other five cards and divines selection, russian roulette presentation\nphilip t. goldstein
1976
the compleat magick - volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
Russian Roulette
one of six cards is marked on the face and shuffled among other cards, performer turns over the other five cards and divines selection, russian roulette presentation
torn corners\ncorners from five cards are torn, performer turns corner over which matches selection, then corner travels to rest of the card in spectator's hand\nmartin gardner
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Martin Gardner
Torn Corners
corners from five cards are torn, performer turns corner over which matches selection, then corner travels to rest of the card in spectator's hand
more than one way\n"there's more than one way to spin a cut."
two decks in reverse order\njerry k. hartman\none way ghost\njerry k. hartman\npsi-x\nkarl fulves
1978
the chronicles Jerry K. Hartman
More Than One Way
"There's More Than One Way To Spin A Cut."
two decks in reverse order
drehen des spiels\nfourteen methods to secretly turn the deck end for end, in the hands, on the table and in the hands of the spectator\ncharles t. jordan\ngeorge blake\nhannes höller\nalan cleaver\neastman n. hatch
1978
einfach wunderbar - wunderbar einfachh Charles T. Jordan, George Blake, Hannes Höller, Alan Cleaver, Eastman N. Hatch
Drehen des Spiels
fourteen methods to secretly turn the deck end for end, in the hands, on the table and in the hands of the spectator
drehen einer karte\nsix methods to turn a card end for end in a stripper deck
a. beiläufiges drehen der obersten karte des spieles
b. drehen der obersten karte beim vorzeigen
c. der zuschauer dreht (george kimmery)
d. subtil und todsicher (alan chatfield)
e. bildschön und sicher (north bigbee)
f. subtiles kartenfinden\nhannes höller\nalan chatfield\nnorth bigbee\ngeorge kimery
1978
einfach wunderbar - wunderbar einfachh Hannes Höller, Alan Chatfield, North Bigbee, George Kimery
Drehen einer Karte
six methods to turn a card end for end in a Stripper deck
A. Beiläufiges Drehen der obersten Karte des Spieles
B. Drehen der obersten Karte beim Vorzeigen
C. Der Zuschauer dreht (George Kimmery)
D. Subtil und todsicher (Alan Chatfield)
E. Bildschön und sicher (North Bigbee)
F. Subtiles Kartenfinden
one-way tally-ho\none-way feature on tally-ho circle backs, see also page 598 for information by charles hudson\nharry lorayne
1979
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Harry Lorayne
One-Way Tally-Ho
one-way feature on Tally-Ho Circle backs, see also page 598 for information by Charles Hudson
the double selection\ndivided deck and cards selected from incomplete riffle shuffle position, one-way suggestion\nkarl fulves
1979
riffle shuffle control Karl Fulves
The Double Selection
divided deck and cards selected from incomplete riffle shuffle position, one-way suggestion
retro-cognizance\nspectator thinks of an esp symbol and goes through deck deck, performer stops him five times at the thought of symbol\nstephen minch
1980
mind novas Stephen Minch
Retro-Cognizance
spectator thinks of an ESP symbol and goes through deck deck, performer stops him five times at the thought of symbol
random retro-cognizance\nspectator selects four esp cards and order is noted, performer stops spectator while dealing the cards one by one four times, same cards in same order\nstephen minch
1980
mind novas Stephen Minch
Random Retro-Cognizance
spectator selects four ESP cards and order is noted, performer stops spectator while dealing the cards one by one four times, same cards in same order
the sure-fire shuffle challenge\nnumber is named, performer predicts an esp card, then spectator shuffles deck and prediction is correct\nstephen minch
1980
mind novas Stephen Minch
The Sure-Fire Shuffle Challenge
number is named, performer predicts an ESP card, then spectator shuffles deck and prediction is correct
one of fifty-two\none way principle, alternated arrangement, one card's position is changed and separation in two piles\nbob hummer\nan alternate detection\ntheodore annemann\npremo detection\ncharles t. jordan
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
One of Fifty-Two
one way principle, alternated arrangement, one card's position is changed and separation in two piles
something new\nliving and dead test, spectator writes two names of living and one of dead person on playing cards, divination of which is which\nbob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Something New
living and dead test, spectator writes two names of living and one of dead person on playing cards, divination of which is which
the hawk\ntwo cards noted while back turned, one found by shouting stop, other named, part of the "birds of prey" locations\nphilip t. goldstein
1982
thunday Philip T. Goldstein
The Hawk
two cards noted while back turned, one found by shouting stop, other named, part of the "Birds of Prey" locations
combination one-way punch and scratch\nboth punch and scratch indicate one-way feature, full house deal\nedward marlo
1984
marlo's magazine volume 5 Edward Marlo
Combination One-Way Punch and Scratch
both punch and scratch indicate one-way feature, full house deal
menephysics\ndivination of one esp card, impromptu mene-tekel stack\nstephen minch\nmenephysics\nstephen minch
1987
the three faces of steve Stephen Minch
Menephysics
divination of one ESP card, impromptu Mene-Tekel stack
triumphant procedure\nin process of triumph reverse twenty-six one-way cards for location effect\nedward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo
Triumphant Procedure
in process of triumph reverse twenty-six one-way cards for location effect
out of this hemisphere\ntwenty-card packet version, spectator puts one color on table and other color to bottom, red cards marked
- the cards (replacing marks with stripper, one-way or crimp)
- totally impromptu\ndaryl martinez
1989
out of this hemisphere Daryl Martinez
Out of this Hemisphere
twenty-card packet version, spectator puts one color on table and other color to bottom, red cards marked
- The Cards (replacing marks with stripper, one-way or crimp)
- Totally Impromptu
der talisman\ntarot card is selected while performer is out of the room, when he returns he divines selection\nchristoph borer
1991
risque Christoph Borer
Der Talisman
tarot card is selected while performer is out of the room, when he returns he divines selection
special esp test\nperformer is blindfolded, spectator selects one esp card and signs it, those are shuffled and put in performer's pocket, he removes four, then he names the esp symbol in the pocket and shows the signature on it\nbasil horwitz
1994
the mental magick of basil horwitz - volume 3 Basil Horwitz
Special ESP Test
performer is blindfolded, spectator selects one ESP card and signs it, those are shuffled and put in performer's pocket, he removes four, then he names the ESP symbol in the pocket and shows the signature on it
a third eye experience\ncards held to forehead, performer stops at selection, blindfolded\nbasil horwitz
1994
the mental magick of basil horwitz - volume 3 Basil Horwitz
A Third Eye Experience
cards held to forehead, performer stops at selection, blindfolded
an alternative handling\ncards held to forehead, performer stops at selection, blindfolded\nbob gill
1994
the mental magick of basil horwitz - volume 3 Bob Gill
An Alternative Handling
cards held to forehead, performer stops at selection, blindfolded
predict-perfect\nnine jumbo cards with numbers from one to nine are formed into three three-digit numbers, the total is predicted, chart to repeat effect with different numbers\nmeir yedid
1994
predict-perfect Meir Yedid
Predict-Perfect
nine jumbo cards with numbers from one to nine are formed into three three-digit numbers, the total is predicted, chart to repeat effect with different numbers
the open index\n- the open index
- estimate, glimpse and cut
a. glimpse first, then cut
b. cut first, then glimpse
- knowing where you are
a. marks
b. key cards
c. one way backs (see also p. 237)
- determining the desired card
a. the target card is directly designated by the spectator
b. the target card is indirectly designated, and is not known to the spectator
c. a target "position" is designated\nsimon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
The Open Index
- The Open Index
- Estimate, Glimpse and Cut
A. Glimpse First, then Cut
B. Cut First, then Glimpse
- Knowing Where You Are
A. Marks
B. Key Cards
C. One Way Backs (see also p. 237)
- Determining the Desired Card
A. The Target Card is Directly Designated by the Spectator
B. The Target Card is Indirectly Designated, and is Not Known to the Spectator
C. A Target "Position" is Designated
psychic roulette\ntriple prediction with roulette theme, deck of playing cards used as well as blank cards\nbasil horwitz
1997
the mental magick of basil horwitz - volume 4 Basil Horwitz
Psychic Roulette
triple prediction with roulette theme, deck of playing cards used as well as blank cards
cross checking\nusing one-way backs to expand combo memory system to 4 suits or other features, challenge location application\nkarl fulves
1998
combo Karl Fulves
Cross Checking
using one-way backs to expand combo memory system to 4 suits or other features, challenge location application
rum punch #3\nchosen cards are dealt in poker hand, fair handling due to punch deal and tactile one-way deck\nandrew wimhurst
2001
jiggery pokery Andrew Wimhurst
Rum Punch #3
chosen cards are dealt in poker hand, fair handling due to punch deal and tactile one-way deck
another subtle mystery\nsi stebbins & one-way, cards with same suit and value as selection are found face down\nal baker\nmax holden
2003
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker, Max Holden
Another Subtle Mystery
Si Stebbins & one-way, cards with same suit and value as selection are found face down
spot-on die\nsix card packet, selection found by spelling rolled number on die, repeat\nkarl fulves\nspotter die (deland)
2003
hofzinser notebook Karl Fulves
Spot-On Die
six card packet, selection found by spelling rolled number on die, repeat
clockwork\ndeck cut, cut in half and any card removed, performer looks through this pile and names card
- the system
- first case
- second case
- third case\nkarl fulves
2005
clockwork Karl Fulves
Clockwork
deck cut, cut in half and any card removed, performer looks through this pile and names card
- The System
- First case
- Second Case
- Third Case
gray's anatomy\nconnection between gray code and binary numbers, application with 24-cards stack, three consecutive cards tell position in stack\nkarl fulves
2005
combo ii Karl Fulves
Gray's Anatomy
connection between gray code and binary numbers, application with 24-cards stack, three consecutive cards tell position in stack
sense of touch location\ncard selected and lost amongst one of three piles, performer eliminates all, except selection
- first method
- second method
- third method\njustin higham
2008
dexterity manual Justin Higham
Sense of Touch Location
Card selected and lost amongst one of three piles, performer eliminates all, except selection
looking the other way\ntwo cards selected from ten cards are found, test-conditions, one way\nmax maven
2010
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 8 Max Maven
Looking the Other Way
two cards selected from ten cards are found, test-conditions, one way
colors\n"miraskill" as a game, with prediction\nmichał kociołek\n"view to a 'skill" ebook (john bannon, 2008)\nmiraskill\nstewart james
2012
8 effects and a sleight Michał Kociołek
a satisfying sequence\ngetting a card turned end for end and returned reversed in the deck, out of magician's hands\nryan plunkett\na new kink for the reversing of one card\ntheodore annemann
2017
a new angle Ryan Plunkett
A Satisfying Sequence
Getting a card turned end for end and returned reversed in the deck, out of magician's hands
rotator shifts\nhow to secretly turn a card/packet end for end for use in a tapered deck routine
- method one
- method two (based on nathan's "long-fingered half pass")
- method three\nnathan colwell\ntebe color change\nross bertram\ntamariz perpendicular control (tpc)\njuan tamariz\nfloat pass\nlennart green
2017
a new angle Nathan Colwell
Rotator Shifts
how to secretly turn a card/packet end for end for use in a tapered deck routine
- Method One
- Method Two (based on Nathan's "Long-Fingered Half Pass")
- Method Three