das vorherbestimmen mehrerer gewählter karten\nno. 39, four piles made, one chosen, all cards from that pile are predicted in envelope, nested envelopes system\n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das Vorherbestimmen mehrerer gewählter Karten
No. 39, four piles made, one chosen, all cards from that pile are predicted in envelope, nested envelopes system
das vorherbestimmen mehrerer gewählten karten\ndeck dealt into four piles, one chosen, all cards in this pile are predicted\n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Das Vorherbestimmen mehrerer gewählten Karten
deck dealt into four piles, one chosen, all cards in this pile are predicted
des indischen marabuts sehergabe\nthree numbers named and cards counted to, numbers and cards predicted, prepared envelope, faced deck\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster\nthe divination of thought\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Des indischen Marabuts Sehergabe
three numbers named and cards counted to, numbers and cards predicted, prepared envelope, faced deck
kunststück à la cumberland\nthree cards removed by spectators and placed in handkerchief, predicted on three billets in goblet, they travel back into deck, billet index\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Kunststück à la Cumberland
three cards removed by spectators and placed in handkerchief, predicted on three billets in goblet, they travel back into deck, billet index
the divination of thought\nthree cards and their positions are predicted\n unknown\ndes indischen marabuts sehergabe\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
der neue magische kartenkreis\n"by h. sch., dresden", two predictions in envelopes, three dice rolled to get two numbers, counted to in a circle of cards, both predicted, q-principle\n unknown
1897
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Der neue magische Kartenkreis
"by H. Sch., Dresden", two predictions in envelopes, three dice rolled to get two numbers, counted to in a circle of cards, both predicted, Q-principle
halt!\nthree cards selected, card dealt into hat one by one, each spectator says stop during the deal and the performer is holding the spectator's selection at that moment, second deck cut into four piles, one pile selected and all its cards predicted in envelope, then first deck changes into one-way force deck of each of the three selections one by one\neduard w. lufa
1900
die zauberwelt Eduard W. Lufa
Halt!
three cards selected, card dealt into hat one by one, each spectator says stop during the deal and the performer is holding the spectator's selection at that moment, second deck cut into four piles, one pile selected and all its cards predicted in envelope, then first deck changes into one-way force deck of each of the three selections one by one
the trio\nno. 10, also "the thirty-first mystery", three cards predicted, new deck opened and three selected, three duplicates palmed to deck\ncharles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
The Trio
No. 10, also "The Thirty-first Mystery", three cards predicted, new deck opened and three selected, three duplicates palmed to deck
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
the vanishing pair\ntwo selected cards are predicted and travel from one half to the other in card case, miscalling\ncharles t. jordan\nthe vanishing pair\ncharles t. jordan\nthe prodigal card\nedward marlo\nway ahead card to card case\neddie fields
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Vanishing Pair
two selected cards are predicted and travel from one half to the other in card case, miscalling
choice foretold\ntwo cards chosen, both cards predicted by two cards each via value and suit in two envelopes\nvictor farelli
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
Choice Foretold
two cards chosen, both cards predicted by two cards each via value and suit in two envelopes
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
hull's marvelous card prediction\nthree cards predicted, one thought of, two methods, one with thayer's lock flap card box, predictions written on billets in clever way\nralph w. hull
1932
"eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull
Hull's Marvelous Card Prediction
three cards predicted, one thought of, two methods, one with Thayer's Lock Flap Card Box, predictions written on billets in clever way
the lady and the gentleman\ntwo card prediction with billet index\ntheodore annemann\nlady and gentleman\ntheodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
the master mind\ntwo decks, three cards are predicted\ntheodore annemann\nal baker
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann, Al Baker
the act\nlonger routine of the master mind, several times cards are predicted on billets\ntheodore annemann
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann
The Act
longer routine of The Master Mind, several times cards are predicted on billets
prediction\nconfusing cut to force two cards, possibly by ralph w. hull (see trost reference)\n unknown\ndouble discovery\nnick trost
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Prediction
confusing cut to force two cards, possibly by Ralph W. Hull (see Trost reference)
twentieth century sorcery\nexploiting special feature on back of bicycle blue thistle backs\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Twentieth Century Sorcery
exploiting special feature on back of Bicycle Blue Thistle Backs
medium writes card predictions\nthree predictions of a selected written on a piece of paper next to the name of the spectator and thrown into a bowl\ntheodore annemann\nal baker
1937
"en rapport" Theodore Annemann, Al Baker
Medium Writes Card Predictions
three predictions of a selected written on a piece of paper next to the name of the spectator and thrown into a bowl
zen's x-clusive card combination\nseveral cards are selected from a shuffled deck and replaced, performer finds them, then cards are put in envelopes, inside are predictions which match\nmichael f. zens
1939
chap's scrapbook Michael F. Zens
Zen's X-Clusive Card Combination
several cards are selected from a shuffled deck and replaced, performer finds them, then cards are put in envelopes, inside are predictions which match
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
double prediction\npredictions with blue and red pencil match cards selected from blue-backed and red-backed deck, one forcing deck, other one stacked or marked\npurvis w. miller
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939 Purvis W. Miller
Double Prediction
predictions with blue and red pencil match cards selected from blue-backed and red-backed deck, one forcing deck, other one stacked or marked
lady and gentleman\ntwo card prediction with billet index\ntheodore annemann\ntwo souls with but a single thought\nal baker\nthe lady and the gentleman\ntheodore annemann
1940
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann
twin prediction - the improved buckley method\nfull deck stack and billet index\norville wayne meyer\narthur h. buckley
1940
the jinx 51-100 Orville Wayne Meyer, Arthur H. Buckley
al baker's "twin soul" card prediction\ntwo spectators select cards via counting, see also <a href="http://archive.denisbehr.de/archive/route/entries.php?url=10,46,1,209" target="_blank">here</a>\nal baker
1941/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 1 Al Baker
Al Baker's "Twin Soul" Card Prediction
two spectators select cards via counting, see also here
past present and future \ncard selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted by a medium on different colored papers\nhen fetsch
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Hen Fetsch
Past Present and Future
card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted by a medium on different colored papers
brain guys & jordan (double prediction)\ntwo cards remembered from twenty, in the hands antifaro, prediction of places\nthe brain guys \ncharles t. jordan
1944
the phoenix 51-100 The Brain Guys, Charles T. Jordan
Brain Guys & Jordan (Double Prediction)
two cards remembered from twenty, in the hands antifaro, prediction of places
double double\nprediction of two cards on double blank card, card is inserted in the deck next to the predicted one's\nfrank kelly\nthe back room\nbruce elliott
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Frank Kelly
Double Double
prediction of two cards on double blank card, card is inserted in the deck next to the predicted one's
change! thought! coincidence!\ncard selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted on three different colored cardboards\nbruce elliott
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Bruce Elliott
Change! Thought! Coincidence!
card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted on three different colored cardboards
future hue\ncard selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted board with three different colors\nhen fetsch\npredictor\nstylesmith
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Hen Fetsch
Future Hue
card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted board with three different colors
past present and future\ncard selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted by a medium on different colored papers \nhen fetsch
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Hen Fetsch
Past Present and Future
card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted by a medium on different colored papers
match'em!\nspectator pushes middle of the center out with a knife / pencil, two times it's the mate of a previously tabled mate\nl. vosburgh lyons
1945
the phoenix 51-100 L. Vosburgh Lyons
Match'em!
spectator pushes middle of the center out with a knife / pencil, two times it's the mate of a previously tabled mate
affinities\nthought of card and unknown selection in envelope are predicted, with mental masterpiece card case and pop-eyed popper cards\ncyril marriott\nannemann's mental masterpiece\ntheodore annemann\nthe pop-eyed eye-popper\nralph w. hull
1946
the phoenix 101-150 Cyril Marriott
Affinities
thought of card and unknown selection in envelope are predicted, with mental masterpiece card case and Pop-Eyed Popper cards
the calcutta mystery (first version)\ntwo card prediction written with different colored pencils, one ahead\ngeorge g. kaplan\n"the bombay mystery" (george kaplan, marketed)\noh! calcutta!\ndr. dan j. alessini\noh calcutta\njohn bannon
1948
the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan
The Calcutta Mystery (First Version)
two card prediction written with different colored pencils, one ahead
the calcutta mystery (second version)\nwithout the colored pencils, but with spectators initials, one ahead\ngeorge g. kaplan
1948
the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan
The Calcutta Mystery (Second Version)
without the colored pencils, but with spectators initials, one ahead
parallels\ntwo decks, two predictions placed in books, as well as selections of spectator\nroger barkann\nparallels\nroger barkann
1948
the phoenix 151-200 Roger Barkann
Parallels
two decks, two predictions placed in books, as well as selections of spectator
scarne's predicto\nno. 7, business card with prediction placed randomly in deck, predicts which two cards it is placed in between\njohn scarne\nbusiness card esp\nkarl fulves
1950
scarne on card tricks John Scarne
Scarne's Predicto
No. 7, Business card with prediction placed randomly in deck, predicts which two cards it is placed in between
double prediction\nno. 59, basic routine with business card prophecy move, predict where business card is placed, for credit information see scarne reference\njohn scarne\nbill simon\nbusiness card prophesy\nbill simon\nbusiness card esp\njohn scarne
1950
scarne on card tricks John Scarne, Bill Simon
Double Prediction
No. 59, Basic routine with Business Card Prophecy move, predict where business card is placed, for credit information see Scarne reference
business card prophesy\ntwo cards predicted on business card, cards which are next to it after pushed in the deck, for credit information see scarne reference "business card esp"\nbill simon\ndouble prediction\njohn scarne\nbill simon\nbusiness card esp\njohn scarne\nsimon prophecy move\nbill simon\nable to match\nkarl fulves\nplaying card prophecy\nkarl fulves\nname-o-prophecy\nkarl fulves\nsum card prophet\nkarl fulves\nleft-handed prophet\nkarl fulves\nwinning prediction\njon racherbaumer
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon
Business Card Prophesy
two cards predicted on business card, cards which are next to it after pushed in the deck, for credit information see Scarne reference "Business Card ESP"
parallels\ntwo decks, two predictions placed in books, as well as selections of spectator\nroger barkann\nparallels\nroger barkann
1956
the best in magic Roger Barkann
Parallels
two decks, two predictions placed in books, as well as selections of spectator
"u-predict-them"\npretty much identical to "u-find-our-cards", except card is stabbed between two other cards, the two cards are predicted\nlu brent\n"u-find-it"\nlu brent\n"u-find-our-cards"\nlu brent
1956
fifteen star card effects Lu Brent
"U-Predict-Them"
Pretty much identical to "U-Find-Our-Cards", except card is stabbed between two other cards, the two cards are predicted
(6) the mentalist's four ace trick\nfour cards are selected and put into a glass each, in the glasses are odd backed cards as predictions, two times four aces\ntony corinda\njon tremaine
1958
predictions Tony Corinda, Jon Tremaine
(6) The Mentalist's Four Ace Trick
four cards are selected and put into a glass each, in the glasses are odd backed cards as predictions, two times four Aces
prediction extraordinaire\ntwo predictions written, two numbers named, cards at that position are predicted cards\noscar weigle\nharry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Oscar Weigle, Harry Lorayne
Prediction Extraordinaire
two predictions written, two numbers named, cards at that position are predicted cards
trigon ii\nthree cards are selected from a deck and put in three glasses, a spectator then takes three cards from another deck that are put with the first cards, when the pairs are turned over, they match, partial rough-smooth red-blue menetekel\nralph w. hull\ndas farbkartenmedium\narthur rasper
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil ii Ralph W. Hull
Trigon II
three cards are selected from a deck and put in three glasses, a spectator then takes three cards from another deck that are put with the first cards, when the pairs are turned over, they match, partial rough-smooth red-blue menetekel
thoughts on blind choice\ntwo selections from one deck match two reversed prediction cards in second deck, four methods with different gaffed decks (ultra mental deck, deck with twenty-six different cards duplicated, audley walsh's dream deck / koran deck)\nedward marlo\njack avis' "blind choice" (gen june 1964)
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Thoughts on Blind Choice
two selections from one deck match two reversed prediction cards in second deck, four methods with different gaffed decks (Ultra Mental Deck, deck with twenty-six different cards duplicated, Audley Walsh's Dream Deck / Koran Deck)
fourtold retold\nfour selections predicted, four different suits\nkarl fulves\nstewart james "fourtold" in "tops" 1937 and "ibidem" #23\nfourtold retold variation\nnorman osborn
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Karl Fulves
Fourtold Retold
four selections predicted, four different suits
Inspired by
Stewart James "Fourtold" in "Tops" 1937 and "Ibidem" #23
omega spirit slates\ndisplay sequence for two slates with different colored surfaces, writing appears, example: some freely chosen cards placed between slates, some of their names appear written\nrobert parrish
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Robert Parrish
Omega Spirit Slates
display sequence for two slates with different colored surfaces, writing appears, example: some freely chosen cards placed between slates, some of their names appear written
sensitive fingers\nnaming card when feeling them under table, then cards on either side of a reversed card are predicted\nroy johnson\nsensitive fingers\njack avis
1970
the roy johnson experience Roy Johnson
Sensitive Fingers
naming card when feeling them under table, then cards on either side of a reversed card are predicted
abracadabra\nthree odd-backed cards are inserted in deck, spectator chooses just those cards face-up\ntony binarelli\npower of suggestion\ncarlhorst meier
1972
card cavalcade Tony Binarelli
Abracadabra
three odd-backed cards are inserted in deck, spectator chooses just those cards face-up
twin forcast\ntwo predictions written on business card, business card stabbed into deck between prediction\njames g. thompson jr.\ntwocast\njerry k. hartman\ntwo for the seer saw\njerry k. hartman\nfuture vision\nkarl fulves\njames g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Twin Forcast
two predictions written on business card, business card stabbed into deck between prediction
the mortal mind of dr. stark\ntwo predictions written one after the other\nnathan stark\nshare of mind\njules lenier
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Nathan Stark
share of mind\nstark's routine with a borrowed deck\njules lenier\nthe mortal mind of dr. stark\nnathan stark
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Jules Lenier
half-force open prediction\nthree prediction cards, spectator cuts deck into three packets, top cards match\nharry lorayne
1973
rim shots Harry Lorayne
Half-Force Open Prediction
three prediction cards, spectator cuts deck into three packets, top cards match
amazing prediction\ntwo cards, some dealing and counting\ndai vernon\nharry lorayne\nbruce cervon
1973
rim shots Dai Vernon, Harry Lorayne, Bruce Cervon
two coincidence tricks\n- first is a do as i do variation with two decks
- second is a prediction, three selected cards match three cards in glass with different back design\nedward g. brown
1973
the card magic of edward g. brown Edward G. Brown
Two Coincidence Tricks
- first is a Do as I do variation with two decks
- second is a prediction, three selected cards match three cards in glass with different back design
prophet #2\ndeck is divided and to spectator's think of a number, performer predicts cards at the thought of number in each half, half forcing stack\nkarl fulves
1974
close-up mental magic Karl Fulves
Prophet #2
deck is divided and to spectator's think of a number, performer predicts cards at the thought of number in each half, half forcing stack
fortunes of a wise fool\nbased on an idea by ed mellon, matrix force\nstephen minch\ndays of force\nmel stover\nquintasense\nthomas alan waters
1974
the book of thoth Stephen Minch
7-16\ndown under deal, spectator's and performer's remaining cards predicted, game presentation\nbill taylor\n7-16\nalex elmsley
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Bill Taylor
7-16
down under deal, spectator's and performer's remaining cards predicted, game presentation
double vision\ntwo cards predicted on paper slips, using ballpoint pen with pencil lead, mirage deck\nsam dalal\nmagigram (rough-smooth part, by sam dalal)
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Sam Dalal
Double Vision
two cards predicted on paper slips, using ballpoint pen with pencil lead, mirage deck
no way\ntwo spectators decide on a number up to 25, first spectator counts down to that card in half the deck, performer writes down two cards, second spectator counts down, both cards match prediction\njames g. thompson jr.
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 James G. Thompson Jr.
No Way
two spectators decide on a number up to 25, first spectator counts down to that card in half the deck, performer writes down two cards, second spectator counts down, both cards match prediction
dynamic duo\ntwo spectators each take a card from half the deck from performer's pocket, both written on slips of paper by performer\nkarl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Dynamic Duo
two spectators each take a card from half the deck from performer's pocket, both written on slips of paper by performer
oh! calcutta!\ntwo cards predicted, with two different colored pens\ndr. dan j. alessini\nthe calcutta mystery (first version)\ngeorge g. kaplan
1974
the compleat magick - volume i Dr. Dan J. Alessini
Oh! Calcutta!
two cards predicted, with two different colored pens
two for the seer saw\nriffle force to break with delay, here as prediction of two cards, see also fulves' notes on page 242\njerry k. hartman\ntwin forcast\njames g. thompson jr.\ntwo for the seer saw\njerry k. hartman
1975
epilogue Jerry K. Hartman
Two For The Seer Saw
riffle force to break with delay, here as prediction of two cards, see also Fulves' notes on page 242
double prediction\ntwo cards predicted, two methods, combination of walter gibson's "the mystic prediction & "the psychic card problem" (book of popular card tricks)\nedward marlo\nwalter b. gibson
1976
early marlo Edward Marlo, Walter B. Gibson
Double Prediction
two cards predicted, two methods, combination of Walter Gibson's "The Mystic Prediction & "The Psychic Card Problem" (Book of Popular Card Tricks)
another problem posed\nmagician predicts two cards cut to by spectator
- method 1
- method 2
- method 3\neddie fields\nedward marlo
1976
the artful dodges of eddie fields Eddie Fields, Edward Marlo
Another Problem Posed
Magician predicts two cards cut to by spectator
- Method 1
- Method 2
- Method 3
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
the undisturbed deck prediction\nspectator cuts the deck, cards are predicted. three variations, with swami and where the amount of cut off cards is predicted\nbarrie richardson
1977
pabular Barrie Richardson
The Undisturbed Deck Prediction
spectator cuts the deck, cards are predicted. Three variations, with swami and where the amount of cut off cards is predicted
thoughtamatic\nsimple routine using rotary force, predict which two cards a prediction card will be stabbed between\njerry k. hartman\nrotary force\njerry k. hartman
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
Thoughtamatic
Simple routine using Rotary Force, predict which two cards a prediction card will be stabbed between
the marvelous prediction\nproduced by janos bartl, three cards placed in stand are predicted\n unknown
1978/76
more classic magic with apparatus
Unknown
The Marvelous Prediction
produced by Janos Bartl, three cards placed in stand are predicted
future vision\nno. 19, spectator pushed paper into deck, cards above and below are predicted\nkarl fulves\njames g. thompson jr.\ntwin forcast\njames g. thompson jr.
1979
self-working mental magic Karl Fulves, James G. Thompson Jr.
Future Vision
No. 19, spectator pushed paper into deck, cards above and below are predicted
der offene doppelzufall\ntwo cards placed on table as predictions, two other cards placed on top, four aces\npiet forton
1979
das mike skinner / piet forton seminarheft Piet Forton
Der offene Doppelzufall
two cards placed on table as predictions, two other cards placed on top, four Aces
challenge mental hypnotic suggestion\ntwo spectators select a card, prediction states that second spectator has same card as first but thinks he has selected another card\nbasil horwitz
1981
the mental magick of basil horwitz Basil Horwitz
Challenge Mental Hypnotic Suggestion
two spectators select a card, prediction states that second spectator has same card as first but thinks he has selected another card
fantasia\nfour cards are cut to, which are predicted with miniature cards, cards have different colored back than rest of the deck which is blank on the face too\nstephen tucker
1981
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
Fantasia
four cards are cut to, which are predicted with miniature cards, cards have different colored back than rest of the deck which is blank on the face too
seller's markcut\nprediction in index card is in a window envelope, spectator selects a card which comes in the envelope too, then the deck is shuffled and cut and the performer names a card, he puts the envelope somewhere in the deck, under it is the named card and the prediction inside matches the card chosen earlier\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Seller's Markcut
prediction in index card is in a window envelope, spectator selects a card which comes in the envelope too, then the deck is shuffled and cut and the performer names a card, he puts the envelope somewhere in the deck, under it is the named card and the prediction inside matches the card chosen earlier
the undisturbed deck prediction\nspectator cuts cards, two cards are predicted, three variations\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
The Undisturbed Deck Prediction
spectator cuts cards, two cards are predicted, three variations
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
locus-pocus\ntwo cards, four methods
- locii two
- locii two ii
- loci two iii
- prediction variation\nedward marlo\nmarlo's double christ location\nedward marlo
1983
marlo without tears Edward Marlo
Locus-Pocus
two Cards, four methods
- Locii Two
- Locii Two II
- Loci Two III
- Prediction Variation
double proof triple prediction\nthree selections are predicted on both billets and other cards, extension of vosburgh's "prediction deck"\nedward marlo\njack vosburgh
1983
marlo's plus package Edward Marlo, Jack Vosburgh
Double Proof Triple Prediction
three selections are predicted on both billets and other cards, extension of Vosburgh's "Prediction Deck"
houdini's secret\nno. 64, from houdini's notebooks, two cards selected by counting to numbers, both predicted, one-ahead\nharry houdini
1984
more self-working card tricks Harry Houdini
Houdini's Secret
No. 64, from Houdini's notebooks, two cards selected by counting to numbers, both predicted, one-ahead
Étoile d'Éventualité\nsealed prediction in wallet, two cards that match two selections, first card is stopped at and second selected by throwing a die, himber wallet\nstephen minch\n"sensational mentalism, part four"\nÉtoile d'Éventualité\nstephen minch
1984
mind melds Stephen Minch
Étoile D'Éventualité
sealed prediction in wallet, two cards that match two selections, first card is stopped at and second selected by throwing a die, Himber wallet
circlet\ntwo cards, one with female and one with male symbol, prediction of two cards for a man and a woman, written on the fitting cards\nthomas alan waters
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Circlet
two cards, one with female and one with male symbol, prediction of two cards for a man and a woman, written on the fitting cards
my name is legion\ndeck has famous names on the back of every card, two cards chosen with gemini twins procedure, rest of deck blank\ndavid britland
1986
psychomancy David Britland
My Name Is Legion
deck has famous names on the back of every card, two cards chosen with Gemini Twins procedure, rest of deck blank
synchronicity iii\nthree prediction cards shown in wallet, then three cards taken out of face-down spread, they match, wallet with magnet, two alternativ presentations\nmichael pizzolla\n"thought control" (richard himber)
1987
new stars of magic Michael Pizzolla
Synchronicity III
three prediction cards shown in wallet, then three cards taken out of face-down spread, they match, wallet with magnet, two alternativ presentations
Étoile d'Éventualité\nspectator deals cards face up and stops, that card removed, die rolled and to that number counted to from stopped spot, both cards predicted, himber wallet\nstephen minch\nÉtoile d'Éventualité\nstephen minch
1987
the three faces of steve Stephen Minch
Étoile D'Éventualité
spectator deals cards face up and stops, that card removed, die rolled and to that number counted to from stopped spot, both cards predicted, Himber Wallet
der psychotest\nspectator cuts deck into four piles, the top four cards match four prediction cards\nroberto giobbi\na psychological test\nherb zarrow\nroberto giobbi
1987
cardperfect Roberto Giobbi
Der Psychotest
spectator cuts deck into four piles, the top four cards match four prediction cards
oh calcutta\nthought of and dealt-to card are predicted, one ahead\njohn bannon\nthe calcutta mystery (first version)\ngeorge g. kaplan
1990
impossibilia John Bannon
Oh Calcutta
thought of and dealt-to card are predicted, one ahead
ultra-mental deck routine handling\nthree spectators stop during deal and deal a card face-down, same cards are reversed in second deck\nken simmons\n"i'll go first" (simon aronson, card ideas of simon aronson)\ndo as i did\ndarwin ortiz
1990
finally! Ken Simmons
Ultra-Mental Deck Routine Handling
three spectators stop during deal and deal a card face-down, same cards are reversed in second deck
Related to
"I'll Go First" (Simon Aronson, Card Ideas of Simon Aronson)
a double prediction\ntwo cards, progressive spelling set-up, one-ahead, sixteenth card principle\nalex elmsley\ndecision\njules lenier\nsemiquaver\nmichael demarco
1991
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 1 Alex Elmsley
A Double Prediction
two cards, progressive spelling set-up, one-ahead, sixteenth card principle
the unwritten prediction\nspectator turns over two cards, they are the only red-backed\nedward marlo\ncarte blanche prediction\nroberto giobbi
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
The Unwritten Prediction
spectator turns over two cards, they are the only red-backed
gag card miracle\n52 on 1 gag, then cards are selected with coins and the gag card, prediction of selected cards\nstephen tucker
1991
new close-up lecture Stephen Tucker
Gag Card Miracle
52 on 1 gag, then cards are selected with coins and the gag card, prediction of selected cards
new wave prediction\nfour selections match four predictions with odd back design from wallet, rainbow deck\njames swain\ntriple prediction\nalexander de cova\njames swain
1992
don't blink James Swain
New Wave Prediction
four selections match four predictions with odd back design from wallet, rainbow deck
power of suggestion\nthree unknown red-backed card shuffled into blue deck, two cards chosen face up by spectators, another spectator takes deck in his pocket and removes one card, tabled face-up cards are red-backed, card in pocket is blue-backed but duplicate of remaining red-backed card\ncarlhorst meier\nabracadabra\ntony binarelli\npower of suggestion variation\nalan shaxon
1992
power of suggestion Carlhorst Meier
Power of Suggestion
three unknown red-backed card shuffled into blue deck, two cards chosen face up by spectators, another spectator takes deck in his pocket and removes one card, tabled face-up cards are red-backed, card in pocket is blue-backed but duplicate of remaining red-backed card
early indications\nsixteen cards used, cut and several milk build shuffles done, two cards at two positions are predicted\nkarl fulves
1993
verbatim Karl Fulves
Early Indications
sixteen cards used, cut and several milk build shuffles done, two cards at two positions are predicted
auto-prediction\nthree cards are predicted written on another playing card\nalex elmsley\ncontrolled fate\nroy walton\ncumulative\nphilip t. goldstein
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley - volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Auto-Prediction
three cards are predicted written on another playing card
the ne plus ultra trick\neight cards chosen and replaced, they and their position in the deck are predicted\njohn northern hilliard
1994
more greater magic John Northern Hilliard
The Ne Plus Ultra Trick
eight cards chosen and replaced, they and their position in the deck are predicted
auto predict\napplication of "self cutting deck" problem to business card prophecy prediction\nkarl fulves\nself cutting deck\nkarl fulves
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves
Auto Predict
application of "Self Cutting Deck" problem to business card prophecy prediction
triple prediction\nprediction from wallet, values written on blank cards\nalexander de cova\njames swain\nnew wave prediction\njames swain
1994
secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova, James Swain
Triple Prediction
prediction from wallet, values written on blank cards
fingertip prediction\nthree blue-backed cards are sealed in an envelope, three red-backed card chosen by spectators, they match\nbasil horwitz
1994
the mental magick of basil horwitz - volume 3 Basil Horwitz
Fingertip Prediction
three blue-backed cards are sealed in an envelope, three red-backed card chosen by spectators, they match
vergangenheit, gegenwart und zukunft\nprediction of three selected tarot cards, representing past, present and future\njörg alexander weber\ncarlhorst meier, "mein tarot seminar" (1992)\npast, present, and future\njörg alexander weber
1995
zauberkunst Jörg Alexander Weber
Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft
prediction of three selected Tarot cards, representing past, present and future
write of way\nfive cards are taken from a deck and spectator selects one, prediction states selection and other four cards\nphilip t. goldstein\nr. paul wilson's "written wrongs" in "chaos theories" 1995
1995
the minotaur Philip T. Goldstein
Write Of Way
five cards are taken from a deck and spectator selects one, prediction states selection and other four cards
Inspired by
R. Paul Wilson's "Written Wrongs" in "Chaos Theories" 1995
business card esp\nbusiness card prophecy with two separate predictions, credit information\njohn scarne\ndouble prediction\njohn scarne\nbill simon\nbusiness card prophesy\nbill simon
1996
underworld John Scarne
Business Card ESP
Business Card Prophecy with two separate predictions, credit information
double turnover coincidence\ntwo spectators cut to black queens, which is previously predicted by written prediction\nnick trost
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Double Turnover Coincidence
Two spectators cut to black Queens, which is previously predicted by written prediction
kissed and divined (improved)\ntwo card prediction using faced halves (original idea by richard himber)\nnick trost\n"kissed and divined" (jon racherbaumer, big easy card cunning, 1993)\ndouble detection\nrichard himber
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Kissed and Divined (Improved)
Two card prediction using faced halves (original idea by Richard Himber)
Inspired by
"Kissed and Divined" (Jon Racherbaumer, Big Easy Card Cunning, 1993)
all the fives!\npacket of four cards set aside as prediction, spectator eliminates cards until two cards left, values added together equal 5, four cards are the four fives (variation, first published in abracadabra no. 2590)\npeter duffie\ngeorge mcbride
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie, George McBride
All The Fives!
Packet of four cards set aside as prediction, spectator eliminates cards until two cards left, values added together equal 5, four cards are the four Fives (variation, first published in Abracadabra no. 2590)
noir negative\nfour cards chosen with even money proposition procedure, they're predicted\nkarl fulves\neven money proposition\nkarl fulves
1998
the noir test Karl Fulves
Noir Negative
four cards chosen with Even Money Proposition procedure, they're predicted
37 threes\n"dot com - tricks and stunts with numbers"
small packet, spectator cuts and turns over pairs, then two red threes are only reversed cards, comedy prediction is shown to fit\nkarl fulves\nhummer's 18 card mystery\nbob hummer\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1999
the fine print Karl Fulves
37 Threes
"Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
small packet, spectator cuts and turns over pairs, then two red Threes are only reversed cards, comedy prediction is shown to fit
fourtell\nprediction of four cards chosen in different ways, one thought-of, cut-deeper handling\nsam schwartz\nahead of time\nkarl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz
Fourtell
prediction of four cards chosen in different ways, one thought-of, cut-deeper handling
ahead of time\npredictions written on billets, one of the billets vanishes from hat and travels to card case\nkarl fulves\nfourtell\nsam schwartz
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Ahead of Time
predictions written on billets, one of the billets vanishes from hat and travels to card case
double prediction\ncard is selected turned over and behind spectator's back, pushed into the deck, both cards are predicted, first published in "something borrowed, something new", 1941\npaul curry
2001
paul curry's worlds beyond Paul Curry
Double Prediction
card is selected turned over and behind spectator's back, pushed into the deck, both cards are predicted, first published in "Something Borrowed, Something New", 1941
futurism\nno. 33, three cards chosen with two dice, predicted\nhoward a. adams\ncasting the future\nhoward a. adams
2001
new self-working card tricks Howard A. Adams
Futurism
No. 33, three cards chosen with two dice, predicted
dialing the future\nno. 45, four cards chosen by dealing to first four digits of phone number, they are predicted or the aces\n unknown
2001
new self-working card tricks
Unknown
Dialing the Future
No. 45, four cards chosen by dealing to first four digits of phone number, they are predicted or the Aces
tomorrow's card\nno. 47, eight cards shuffled face-up/face-down, number of reversed cards and their identity predicted\nkarl fulves\n"baby hummer" (charles hudson, linking ring)
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Tomorrow's Card
No. 47, eight cards shuffled face-up/face-down, number of reversed cards and their identity predicted
business card esp\nno. 31, two cards predicted on business cards\nkarl fulves\nscarne's predicto\njohn scarne
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
seen, not seen\nno. 41, card openly predicted, number up to ten named, repeated before both cards are shown\nkarl fulves
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Seen, Not Seen
No. 41, card openly predicted, number up to ten named, repeated before both cards are shown
the five card mix\nforcing a card from five, see also george sands "prime time"\njim steinmeyer\ngeorge sands
2002
impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer, George Sands
The Five Card Mix
forcing a card from five, see also George Sands "Prime Time"
a psychological test\nspectator cuts deck into four piles, the top four cards match four prediction cards\nherb zarrow\nroberto giobbi\n"matched revolvers" (herb zarrow, linking ring, july 1977)\nder psychotest\nroberto giobbi\nzarrow translating deck\nherb zarrow\njohnny thompson
2003
card college — volume 5 Herb Zarrow, Roberto Giobbi
A Psychological Test
spectator cuts deck into four piles, the top four cards match four prediction cards
Inspired by
"Matched Revolvers" (Herb Zarrow, Linking Ring, July 1977)
one rule of matrix poker\nsixteen card matrix, cards chosen, they're predicted\nalan wakeling\njim steinmeyer
2003
artificial conclusions Alan Wakeling, Jim Steinmeyer
z numbers\ntwo cards chosen from red-backed deck, two cards are in pocket from blue-backed deck - they're the same\nkarl fulves\ndomination of thought #1\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nthots intersect\nkarl fulves
2003
hofzinser notebook Karl Fulves
Z Numbers
two cards chosen from red-backed deck, two cards are in pocket from blue-backed deck - they're the same
xtender\ntwo card prediction with card stand\nkarl fulves\ndr. stanley jaks\nsupersonic card prediction (stanley jaks)\nsupersonic card prediction\ndr. stanley jaks
2003
hofzinser notebook Karl Fulves, Dr. Stanley Jaks
perfect strangers\ncato, koenig's tapestry, prediction combo with rainbow packet\njohn bannon\nimperfect strangers\nrobin robertson\nstrange but perfect\njerry k. hartman
2004
dear mr. fantasy John Bannon
Perfect Strangers
CATO, Koenig's Tapestry, prediction combo with rainbow packet
left-handed prophet\ndifferent handling for business card prophecy move\nkarl fulves\nbusiness card prophesy\nbill simon
2004
when psychics play poker Karl Fulves
Left-Handed Prophet
different handling for Business Card Prophecy Move
child's play\nspectator uses two crayons to select two cards - black crayon select black card, red crayon select red card. names of cards are found printed on crayon sleeve\njay sankey\ndavid acer
2004
random acts of magic Jay Sankey, David Acer
Child's Play
Spectator uses two crayons to select two cards - black crayon select black card, red crayon select red card. Names of cards are found printed on crayon sleeve
clear channel\nperformer and spectator both deal through half the deck and leave one card face-down, both cards divined/predicted\nkarl fulves\nstopper\ngene maze
2004
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Clear Channel
performer and spectator both deal through half the deck and leave one card face-down, both cards divined/predicted
snap\ntwo odd-backed indicator cards are placed in deck during deal by spectators, next to their duplicates from the deck\ndave campbell
2004
the dave campbell legacy Dave Campbell
Snap
two odd-backed indicator cards are placed in deck during deal by spectators, next to their duplicates from the deck
blind choice\nperformer reverses two cards in blue-backed deck, spectator reverses two cards behind back in red-backed deck, they match, two red/blue double backers\njack avis\njack avis' "blind choice" (gen june 1964)
2006
rara avis Jack Avis
Blind Choice
performer reverses two cards in blue-backed deck, spectator reverses two cards behind back in red-backed deck, they match, two red/blue double backers
psychic cards\nfour cards predicted at positions named by spectator, but after every number is named the deck is shuffled by performer (!!)\ntom craven
2007
best of friends - volume iii Tom Craven
Psychic Cards
four cards predicted at positions named by spectator, but after every number is named the deck is shuffled by performer (!!)
the tenth variation\ntwo cards chosen in red pack found to match two cards previously reversed in blue pack. then the back colors of the selections change places.\nstewart james\nletter to francis haxton, feb 28 1961
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Tenth Variation
Two cards chosen in red pack found to match two cards previously reversed in blue pack. Then the back colors of the selections change places.
free will refutation\nfour cards predicted on business cards and chosen via gemini twins procedure, rest of deck blank\njohn guastaferro\n"gemini prediction" (john guastaferro)
2009
ten card mysteries anneman would have loved John Guastaferro
Free Will Refutation
four cards predicted on business cards and chosen via Gemini Twins procedure, rest of deck blank
big willy\nspectator cuts deck in three piles and distributes 3 top cards, outcome predicted, impromptu version\nsteve beam\nfree willy\ndoug canning
2010
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 8 Steve Beam
Big Willy
spectator cuts deck in three piles and distributes 3 top cards, outcome predicted, impromptu version
control freak\nafter some dealing process the hands in a poker hand are predicted, see also reference for version with fewer cards\nramón riobóo\ncontrol tweak\nramón riobóo
2010
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 8 Ramón Riobóo
Control Freak
after some dealing process the hands in a poker hand are predicted, see also reference for version with fewer cards
random access\nperformer and spectator each name a number, cards at those numbers counted to, both predicted, re-count force\nkarl fulves\n"patent portent" (j. k. hartman, genii, dec. 1999 or card dupery)\nthe real difference\ntony bartolotta
2010
prolix Karl Fulves
Random Access
performer and spectator each name a number, cards at those numbers counted to, both predicted, re-count force
Related to
"Patent Portent" (J. K. Hartman, Genii, Dec. 1999 or Card Dupery)
strange but perfect\n"strange interlude"
three prediction cards in envelope match selections, the backs also match which are suddenly rainbow backs
- strange but perfect ii\njerry k. hartman\nperfect strangers\njohn bannon
2011
prolix Jerry K. Hartman
Strange But Perfect
"Strange Interlude"
three prediction cards in envelope match selections, the backs also match which are suddenly rainbow backs
- Strange But Perfect II
a performance piece\nprediction routine involving playing cards and i ching trigrams, involve some fortune telling and answering questions posed by audience\npersi diaconis\nron graham
2012
magical mathematics Persi Diaconis, Ron Graham
A Performance Piece
Prediction routine involving playing cards and I Ching trigrams, involve some fortune telling and answering questions posed by audience
behr para creer\nspectator stops dealing at predicted card, repeated twice more, impromptu version\nalberto de figueiredo\nstop it\ndenis behr
2013
magia demente Alberto de Figueiredo
Behr Para Creer
spectator stops dealing at predicted card, repeated twice more, impromptu version
bad aces\ndeck shuffled, spectator names four numbers, magician deals down to those numbers to find four random cards instead of aces. but then a prediction previously made is shown to predict those four cards\ndaniel madison\nthe numbers\ndaniel madison
2014
placebo Daniel Madison
Bad Aces
Deck shuffled, spectator names four numbers, magician deals down to those numbers to find four random cards instead of Aces. But then a prediction previously made is shown to predict those four cards
i got the number\nphase one: combined values of two prediction cards match freely selected card
phase two: value of one prediction card and suit of another matched the selected card. combined value of the two cards give the position of the selection in the deck\nalex ng
2015
in the mind of dr. alex Alex Ng
I Got the Number
Phase one: Combined values of two prediction cards match freely selected card
Phase two: Value of one prediction card and suit of another matched the selected card. Combined value of the two cards give the position of the selection in the deck
lucky number poker\ntwo spectators with poker hands exchange cards to given rules, their resulting poker hand is predicted\nso sato
2016
the secrets of so sato So Sato
Lucky Number Poker
two spectators with poker hands exchange cards to given rules, their resulting poker hand is predicted
hofzinser's triple prediction\nthree cards in handkerchief in spectator's hands, they turn out to be later signed selections, dropping double backers\nroberto giobbi\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\n"die drei kräfte" (hofzinsers kartenkünste)\n"winter-sommer" (hofzinser's zauberkünste)
2016
standup card magic Roberto Giobbi, Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Hofzinser's Triple Prediction
three cards in handkerchief in spectator's hands, they turn out to be later signed selections, dropping double backers
spectator cuts the aces three ways\ndirected verdict by john bannon, but provides three very different ways of presenting the same trick
- the ocean's eleven version
- the creepy child version (prediction of four cards cut to)
- spectator cuts their future (prediction of four cards cut to)\njohn bannon\n andy (the jerx)\ndirected verdict\njohn bannon\napplied cartomancy\n andy (the jerx)
2016
the jerx John Bannon, Andy (The Jerx)
Spectator Cuts The Aces Three Ways
Directed Verdict by John Bannon, but provides three very different ways of presenting the same trick
- The Ocean's Eleven Version
- The Creepy Child Version (prediction of four cards cut to)
- Spectator Cuts Their Future (prediction of four cards cut to)
applied cartomancy\npart of a prediction effect for spectator cuts the aces three ways (spectator cuts their future)\nandy (the jerx) \nspectator cuts the aces three ways\njohn bannon\nandy (the jerx)
2016
the jerx Andy (The Jerx)
Applied Cartomancy
Part of a prediction effect for Spectator Cuts the Aces Three Ways (Spectator Cuts Their Future)
a very unusual camera\nphone camera can take pictures a few minutes into the future, predict which cards are dropped face up/down on the floor\nandy (the jerx)
2016
the jerx Andy (The Jerx)
A Very Unusual Camera
Phone camera can take pictures a few minutes into the future, predict which cards are dropped face up/down on the floor
karmamatic\none card chosen from face-up and one from face-down deck, both cards predicted written on another odd-backed card\nbob farmer
2017
the bammo gaffus maximus Bob Farmer
Karmamatic
one card chosen from face-up and one from face-down deck, both cards predicted written on another odd-backed card
encephalonic predestination\nchosen and thought-of card (in relation to chosen one) are predicted, 1-0-1\nbob farmer
2017
the bammo gaffus maximus Bob Farmer
Encephalonic Predestination
chosen and thought-of card (in relation to chosen one) are predicted, 1-0-1
past, present, and future\nprediction of three selected tarot cards, representing past, present and future\njörg alexander weber\nvergangenheit, gegenwart und zukunft\njörg alexander weber
2017
magic illusions Jörg Alexander Weber
Past, Present, and Future
prediction of three selected Tarot cards, representing past, present and future
präsentationsideen\npresentational ideas for chair test
- denkhüte
- regiearbeit
- house of cards
- the more frequent miracle
- premonition
- sherlock holmes
- numerologie
- banker's dream
- mental epic\nalexander de cova
2017
ultimate chair routine Alexander de Cova
Präsentationsideen
presentational ideas for chair test
- Denkhüte
- Regiearbeit
- House of Cards
- The More Frequent Miracle
- Premonition
- Sherlock Holmes
- Numerologie
- Banker's Dream
- Mental Epic
zarrow translating deck\nspectator answers some questions, performer apparently removes four cards according to answers, spectator cuts to the four mates\nherb zarrow\njohnny thompson\n"matched revolvers" (herb zarrow, linking ring, july 1977)\n"the translating deck" (mum, sept. 1995)\na psychological test\nherb zarrow\nroberto giobbi
2018
the magic of johnny thompson Herb Zarrow, Johnny Thompson
Zarrow Translating Deck
spectator answers some questions, performer apparently removes four cards according to answers, spectator cuts to the four mates
Inspired by
"Matched Revolvers" (Herb Zarrow, Linking Ring, July 1977)
die joker spüren dich\ngemini twins, predictions written on two jokers\nchristoph borer\ngemini twins\nkarl fulves
2018
mentale notizen Christoph Borer
double shared prophecy\ntwo spectators name a card each and stab a joker in the deck, it ends up between the two named cards\njustin higham\n"shared prophecy" (justin higham, prophecy moves and effects, 2012, p. 12)
2018
operandi Justin Higham
Double Shared Prophecy
two spectators name a card each and stab a Joker in the deck, it ends up between the two named cards
Inspired by
"Shared Prophecy" (Justin Higham, Prophecy Moves and Effects, 2012, p. 12)