how to deliver out four aces, and to convert them to four knaves \n four cards put on the table one by one, they transform into other cards \n unknown
1784
breslaw's last legacy
Unknown
How to deliver out Four Aces, and to convert them to Four Knaves
four cards put on the table one by one, they transform into other cards
to change four cards, drawn haphazard, and placed on the table, into cards of the same value as a single card subsequently chosen by one of the spectators \n optional forcing pack \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
To Change Four Cards, drawn haphazard, and placed on the table, into Cards of the same Value as a Single Card subsequently chosen by one of the Spectators
to change three cards, placed in the pocket of a spectator, into three others previously chosen \n \n gordon wigan \n a quadruplicate mystery \n paul lepaul
1890
more magic Gordon Wigan
To Change Three Cards, placed in the Pocket of a Spectator, into Three Others previously chosen
die verwandlung der vier point-acht-karten \n four spectators each take a card, they're the eights, those then change to sevens and the eights are back in the deck, impromptu double-enders \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n der bube als "enfant terrible" \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Die Verwandlung der vier Point-Acht-Karten
four spectators each take a card, they're the Eights, those then change to Sevens and the Eights are back in the deck, impromptu double-enders
die wandernden bilderkarten \n jacks, queens and kings placed in three packets on table, they change into eights, nines and tens \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Die wandernden Bilderkarten
Jacks, Queens and Kings placed in three packets on table, they change into Eights, Nines and Tens
der bube als "enfant terrible" \n four cards selected, they're the eights, eights held by spectator, four other cards placed on table, eights returned into deck, cards on table turn out to be three eights and a jack, jack transformed into missing eight and four jacks produced from pocket \n unknown \n die verwandlung der vier point-acht-karten \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der Bube als "enfant terrible"
four cards selected, they're the Eights, Eights held by spectator, four other cards placed on table, Eights returned into deck, cards on table turn out to be three Eights and a Jack, jack transformed into missing Eight and four Jacks produced from pocket
die lieblingsfarbe \n three or four pairs of cards chosen, placed on small table, suit chosen, all cards change into that suit \n eduard w. lufa
1900
die zauberwelt Eduard W. Lufa
Die Lieblingsfarbe
three or four pairs of cards chosen, placed on small table, suit chosen, all cards change into that suit
das allvermögen der frauen \n "hofzinser's kartenkünste iv."
four cards chosen, queens removed, they change into selections one by one on table, they change back to queens \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1901
die zauberwelt Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Das Allvermögen der Frauen
"Hofzinser's Kartenkünste IV."
four cards chosen, Queens removed, they change into selections one by one on table, they change back to Queens
a comedy of errors \n three of hearts and three of diamonds change into aces and back, center pip of three as ace sucker gag \n unknown
1909
the art of magic
Unknown
A Comedy of Errors
Three of Hearts and Three of Diamonds change into aces and back, center pip of Three as ace sucker gag
the disappearing queen \n picture card removed, various spectators remember a picture card and place it between their hands, they all got the qh, qh appears elsewhere and indifferent cards in spectator's hands \n adrian plate
1909
the art of magic Adrian Plate
The Disappearing Queen
picture card removed, various spectators remember a picture card and place it between their hands, they all got the QH, QH appears elsewhere and indifferent cards in spectator's hands
die vier acht \n four chosen cards turn out to be the eights, they're lost and four indifferent cards change to eights, then jacks are produced \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n the four eights \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1910
kartenkünste Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Die vier Acht
four chosen cards turn out to be the Eights, they're lost and four indifferent cards change to Eights, then Jacks are produced
allvermögen der damen \n four cards chosen, they're the queens, they transpose with four indifferent cards, queens change one by one and back to queens \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n omnipotence of the ladies \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1910
kartenkünste Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Allvermögen der Damen
four cards chosen, they're the Queens, they transpose with four indifferent cards, Queens change one by one and back to Queens
die herz-dame \n four kings each change into queen of hearts and back, then four cards are counted to via named numbers, they're the queens \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n the queen of hearts \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1910
kartenkünste Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Die Herz-Dame
four Kings each change into Queen of Hearts and back, then four cards are counted to via named numbers, they're the Queens
ajax \n card selected with business card, travels from envelope to spectator's pocket and four other card transform into letter cards spelling ajax, duplicates \n stanley collins
1920
deceptive conceptions in magic Stanley Collins
Ajax
card selected with business card, travels from envelope to spectator's pocket and four other card transform into letter cards spelling AJAX, duplicates
just a kard konundrum \n four cards transform into four jacks then into letter cards, spelling jack \n stanley collins
1920
deceptive conceptions in magic Stanley Collins
Just a Kard Konundrum
four cards transform into four jacks then into letter cards, spelling JACK
pips and paper \n paper signed and pinned on board, two selections turn blank and pips are found on paper \n oswald rae
1926
between ourselves Oswald Rae
Pips and Paper
paper signed and pinned on board, two selections turn blank and pips are found on paper
red or black \n deck of all black cards becomes all red, face-up face-down alternating cards as impromptu rough-smooth principle \n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Red or Black
deck of all black cards becomes all red, face-up face-down alternating cards as impromptu rough-smooth principle
the trend of the times \n face up kings are in deck, change to queens, story presentation \n leslie p. guest
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Leslie P. Guest
The Trend of the Times
face up kings are in deck, change to queens, story presentation
i'm sorry! \n three spectators note cards, they are the same and become blank, then deck transforms into chart of letter (eye examination test) \n robert weill
1939
the jinx 51-100 Robert Weill
I'm Sorry!
three spectators note cards, they are the same and become blank, then deck transforms into chart of letter (eye examination test)
coloroto \n four-of-a-kind changes front and back with partial rough-smooth \n dr. l. rothbart \n coloroto \n dr. l. rothbart
1939
the jinx 51-100 Dr. L. Rothbart
Coloroto
four-of-a-kind changes front and back with partial rough-smooth
comedy of errors \n three cards turn into selection, one in pocket \n george pearce \n stanley collins
1940
chap's scrapbook George Pearce, Stanley Collins
scrambled thoughtwaves \n two cards are selected and deck put into pocket, cards transform into the thoughts of the spectator's (stripper, famous actor etc.) cards are eventually found and deck is normal again \n clayton rawson
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Clayton Rawson
Scrambled Thoughtwaves
two cards are selected and deck put into pocket, cards transform into the thoughts of the spectator's (stripper, famous actor etc.) cards are eventually found and deck is normal again
gaglet department \n - bit of business for the walking through a ribbon routine (hanko)
- deck transforms into a forcing deck gag \n bob hanko
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Bob Hanko
Gaglet Department
bit of business for the walking through a ribbon routine (Hanko)
esta kard mystery \n three cards stopped at and tabled, they change into indifferent cards which are then sealed in envelopes, they transpose with the selections \n eddie joseph
1942
greater card tricks Eddie Joseph
Esta Kard Mystery
three cards stopped at and tabled, they change into indifferent cards which are then sealed in envelopes, they transpose with the selections
you can't keep a good man down \n three cards change on pack, "showing how hitler and mussolini tried to jump on churchill, but mr. churchill came out on top" \n tom sellers
1943
magical mixture Tom Sellers
You Can't Keep a Good Man Down
three cards change on pack, "showing how Hitler and Mussolini tried to jump on Churchill, but Mr. Churchill came out on top"
bifocals \n eight people look at a card individually, they all see the same card, glasses presentation \n shaman \n cagliostro's spectacles \n shaman
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Shaman
Bifocals
eight people look at a card individually, they all see the same card, glasses presentation
the dream of ben asai \n four deuces in four glasses turn into four queens and back to four twos \n jean hugard
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Jean Hugard
The Dream of Ben Asai
four deuces in four glasses turn into four queens and back to four twos
a brilliant climax (my pet effect) \n experiment no. 28 - four selections are produced which change to aces and back in a kick-back-kind effect \n arthur h. buckley
1946
card control Arthur H. Buckley
A Brilliant Climax (My Pet Effect)
Experiment No. 28 - four selections are produced which change to aces and back in a kick-back-kind effect
upside down \n kings turn face up, then down, change to aces, placed in deck, back to kings, aces from pocket \n edward marlo \n george sands
1947
marlo in spades Edward Marlo, George Sands
Upside Down
Kings turn face up, then down, change to Aces, placed in deck, back to Kings, Aces from pocket
deceptive perception \n five red backed cards and one blue backed card change into five blue backed cards and one red backed card \n paul lepaul \n deceptive perception \n paul lepaul \n did you get the odd one? \n randy wakeman \n why is the odd card so queer? \n jon racherbaumer \n odd card out \n jon racherbaumer
1949
the card magic of le paul Paul LePaul
Deceptive Perception
five red backed cards and one blue backed card change into five blue backed cards and one red backed card
bluff & challenge \n four aces change into jacks, aces found in pocket of performer, challenge presentation \n vern schoneck
1950
the phoenix 201 — 250 Vern Schoneck
Bluff & Challenge
four aces change into jacks, aces found in pocket of performer, challenge presentation
card in the egg \n card is selected and miniature version found in plastic egg, all cards in deck are the same as climax \n don alan \n magic ranch \n tommy wonder \n don alan
1951
close-up time wit don alan Don Alan
Card in the Egg
card is selected and miniature version found in plastic egg, all cards in deck are the same as climax
unexpected \n two red aces are laid on spectator's hand and transform into black aces, then the red aces are pinched out of the deck one by one, first phase similar to fechter's "be honest" \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon
Unexpected
two red aces are laid on spectator's hand and transform into black aces, then the red aces are pinched out of the deck one by one, first phase similar to Fechter's "Be honest"
tarantula \n pips from four card vanish step by step and appear on strip of paper \n maurice howarth \n the spider \n stanley collins \n the williamised spider \n billy mccomb \n the pip-eating spider \n tommy wonder \n billy mccomb \n stanley collins
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Maurice Howarth
Tarantula
pips from four card vanish step by step and appear on strip of paper
the flash change \n four indifferent cards change into four aces, they stick out of deck as a block and are shaken out \n bill simon \n flash changed \n steve reynolds
1954
sleightly sensational Bill Simon
The Flash Change
four indifferent cards change into four Aces, they stick out of deck as a block and are shaken out
2. the big change \n ace - three with three dice on top, they transpose and eventually all change to threes and back \n bill simon \n sleightly diced \n ed andres \n los dados mandan y las cartas obedecen \n arturo de ascanio
1954
sleightly sensational Bill Simon
2. The Big Change
Ace - Three with three dice on top, they transpose and eventually all change to Threes and back
it can't be... \n three phase routine
- aces on table, spectator thinks of ace, ace pocketed, it's thought ace, other aces are also
found in pocket, cards on table are indifferent cards
- macdonalds aces, spectator sits on fourth packet
- four aces in performers pocket change places with four indifferent cards in spectators pocket \n don alan \n no way out \n karl fulves
1956
pretty sneaky Don Alan
It Can't Be...
three phase routine
Aces on table, spectator thinks of Ace, Ace pocketed, it's thought Ace, other aces are also
found in pocket, cards on table are indifferent cards
MacDonalds Aces, spectator sits on fourth packet
four Aces in performers pocket change places with four indifferent cards in spectators pocket
the lost ace \n four cards are shown as the ace of spades, then they transform into the other three aces and the king of spades \n william p. miesel \n temperamental aces \n stephen herald
1957
the cardiste William P. Miesel
The Lost Ace
four cards are shown as the ace of spades, then they transform into the other three aces and the king of spades
three from three \n - effect no. 1: three card location, one reversed others next to it
- effect no. 2: off-beat card location, pocket
- effect no. 3: multiple transformation \n jack avis \n cy endfield \n roy walton \n second time around \n roy walton
1957
the new phoenix 301-348 Jack Avis, Cy Endfield, Roy Walton
Three From Three
Effect No. 1: three card location, one reversed others next to it
kings through the table \n one by one, change to aces, kings in pocket \n brother john hamman \n kings through the table \n brother john hamman \n cards through the table \n arturo de ascanio
1958
the card magic of bro. john hamman s. m. Brother John Hamman
kings on the loose \n red kings change to black, then reverse and travel around in deck (ireland's card annual 1957) \n al leech
1958/2004
a last look at leech Al Leech
Kings On The Loose
red Kings change to black, then reverse and travel around in deck (Ireland's Card Annual 1957)
mechanical seconds \n effect application: aces change to kings \n edward marlo \n one handed second deal \n frederick braue \n pocket mechanical second \n allan ackerman \n mechanical second - marlo \n steve forte
1959
seconds, centers, bottoms Edward Marlo
aces in abstraction \n chapter ten, a lesson in extraordinary card technique
- part one: aces and kings removed, kings shuffled back, aces placed in deck reversed, when deck is spread the kings are face up and aces have vanished
- part two: kings placed in row, deck placed on each and they change to aces \n james steranko
1960
steranko on cards James Steranko
Aces in Abstraction
Chapter Ten, A Lesson in Extraordinary Card Technique
Part One: Aces and Kings removed, Kings shuffled back, Aces placed in deck reversed, when deck is spread the Kings are face up and Aces have vanished
Part Two: Kings placed in row, deck placed on each and they change to Aces
prelude to the sorcerer's apprentice \n three cards transform into the ace of spades one by one, free handed \n cliff green
1961
professional card magic Cliff Green
Prelude to the Sorcerer's Apprentice
three cards transform into the Ace of Spades one by one, free handed
the aces of spades as a sorcerer's apprentice \n ace of spades is removed, three more aces of spades produced from air, transform into four different aces \n cliff green \n "the ink was left behind!" \n daryl martinez \n "the ink was left behind!" \n daryl martinez
1961
professional card magic Cliff Green
The Aces of Spades as a Sorcerer's Apprentice
Ace of Spades is removed, three more Aces of Spades produced from air, transform into four different aces
the jest of the joker \n or "the joker is a diakka", joker placed aside, ace with three x cards on table, other aces vanish, pile becomes four jokers, joker becomes ace, then pile becomes aces again \n charlie miller \n the joker is a diakka \n charlie miller \n roberto giobbi
1961
an evening with charlie miller Charlie Miller
The Jest of the Joker
or "The Joker Is A Diakka", joker placed aside, ace with three x cards on table, other aces vanish, pile becomes four jokers, joker becomes ace, then pile becomes aces again
the four aces and four jacks \n aces removed and placed on hand of spectator, change into jacks, aces reversed in deck \n charlie miller
1961
the magic of charles earle miller Charlie Miller
The Four Aces and Four Jacks
aces removed and placed on hand of spectator, change into jacks, aces reversed in deck
lost and found aces \n aces vanish and reappear at face of four packets \n al leech \n invisible cut \n jerry k. hartman
1962
close-up card magic Al Leech
push-through poker \n four cards change to complete royal flush \n harry lorayne \n dai vernon \n sam schwartz
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne, Dai Vernon, Sam Schwartz
climatic flight \n three selected cards are shown as three times the same card, then they travel to pocket and deck consists only of jokers \n dino mazza
1963
the new phoenix 351-400 Dino Mazza
Climatic Flight
three selected cards are shown as three times the same card, then they travel to pocket and deck consists only of Jokers
changing of the cards \n performer cuts deck in four face up piles, spectator chooses one, face cards of the other three piles are changed to match selection, faro \n edward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Changing of the Cards
performer cuts deck in four face up piles, spectator chooses one, face cards of the other three piles are changed to match selection, faro
the proposition \n black card in red half, spectator should remove a red one, whole packet changes to black \n bruce cervon \n the bet without odds \n karl fulves
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon
The Proposition
black card in red half, spectator should remove a red one, whole packet changes to black
royal flush flash \n kings change into royal flush \n peter kane \n the poker hand \n peter kane \n the miracle worker returns \n peter kane \n frank garcia \n four card and deck display \n peter kane \n a royal display \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
1967
a card session with peter kane Peter Kane
four disappearing queens change visibly to four aces \n \n piet forton \n remo inzani \n ronald a. wohl (ravelli) \n four aces go to court \n piet forton \n snap-over change \n piet forton \n remo inzani \n ronald a. wohl (ravelli)
1967
piet forton lecture notes Piet Forton, Remo Inzani, Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
Four Disappearing Queens Change Visibly To Four Aces
karten verwandeln sich \n two cards chosen, two wrong cards found, they are put face-to-face and change to selections, partial rough-smooth \n jochen zmeck
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii Jochen Zmeck
Karten verwandeln sich
two cards chosen, two wrong cards found, they are put face-to-face and change to selections, partial rough-smooth
a logical procedure \n aces cut to, change to kings, aces from pocket, inspired by "riser's aces" (expert hocus pocus), two methods \n edward marlo \n harry riser
1968
expert card conjuring Edward Marlo, Harry Riser
A Logical Procedure
aces cut to, change to kings, aces from pocket, inspired by "Riser's Aces" (Expert Hocus Pocus), two methods
four ace routine \n from "annemann's $50 manuscript" (ca. 1932)
aces change to kings, appear in chosen pile, queens assemble as well \n theodore annemann
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Theodore Annemann
Four Ace Routine
from "Annemann's $50 Manuscript" (ca. 1932)
aces change to kings, appear in chosen pile, queens assemble as well
the breakdown routine \n four fours, one is placed in the deck and other three fours change into threes, repeated until one ace remains \n tom batchelor
1968
ireland's yearbooks Tom Batchelor
The Breakdown Routine
four Fours, one is placed in the deck and other three Fours change into Threes, repeated until one Ace remains
pira \n "pemper's improved riser's aces" (harry riser from expert hocus pocus), aces cut to, change to kings, aces from pocket \n frank pemper
1969
expert card mysteries Frank Pemper
PIRA
"Pemper's Improved Riser's Aces" (Harry Riser from Expert Hocus Pocus), aces cut to, change to kings, aces from pocket
combination \n four indifferent cards turn into aces, are lost and found again, then lost and found once more \n mel brown
1969
expert card mysteries Mel Brown
Combination
four indifferent cards turn into aces, are lost and found again, then lost and found once more
the surprise packet \n card in named hand shown indifferent during poker deal, they change into aces, possible follow-up to collins aces \n edward marlo
1970
hierophant Edward Marlo
The Surprise Packet
card in named hand shown indifferent during poker deal, they change into Aces, possible follow-up to Collins Aces
ending for tally-ho! \n four sixes change to nines motivated by upside-down misunderstanding \n harry lorayne \n tally-ho! \n henry christ
1971
reputation-makers Harry Lorayne
Ending for Tally-Ho!
four Sixes change to Nines motivated by upside-down misunderstanding
no sliding \n four aces produced, fifth ace produced, previous aces are now kings, extension \n karl fulves \n no sliding \n karl fulves
1971
the book of numbers — supplementary notes Karl Fulves
No Sliding
four aces produced, fifth ace produced, previous aces are now kings, extension
eye-mazing \n aces put on table change to kings, aces reversed in deck \n frank garcia \n ace transposition \n paul rosini
1972
million dollar card secrets Frank Garcia
Eye-Mazing
aces put on table change to kings, aces reversed in deck
cut the kings \n spectator deals in four piles, kings on top, change to aces \n frank garcia \n the good magician \n edward marlo \n the mathemagician \n bill simon
1972
million dollar card secrets Frank Garcia
Cut the Kings
spectator deals in four piles, Kings on top, change to Aces
illusion aces \n aces turn over one by one between two jokers, change to kings \n karl fulves \n illusion aces vi \n karl fulves \n illusion aces \n derek dingle \n illusion aces \n derek dingle \n naked lunch \n philip t. goldstein \n fusion aces \n ken beale \n turn me down why don't you \n wesley james
1972
epilogue Karl Fulves
Illusion Aces
Aces turn over one by one between two Jokers, change to Kings
odd-even-odd \n four odd and four even cards on two piles, on the odd side are then the even cards and on the other side the four kings \n sam schwartz \n odd-even-odd \n brother john hamman \n odd-even-odd again \n harvey rosenthal
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Sam Schwartz
Odd-Even-Odd
four odd and four even cards on two piles, on the odd side are then the even cards and on the other side the four kings
ace-sational \n four aces, placed face-to-face with both hands, the change places when hands are pulled apart, change to queens in the end, stripped double facers \n brother john hamman \n hippity hop aces \n "chic" schoke \n wild all the way \n brother john hamman
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Brother John Hamman
Ace-Sational
four Aces, placed face-to-face with both hands, the change places when hands are pulled apart, change to queens in the end, stripped double facers
twister \n two six-card packets (one red and one black) on table, spectator moves one over from one packet to the other, located, six red cards change to black \n roy walton
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Roy Walton
Twister
two six-card packets (one red and one black) on table, spectator moves one over from one packet to the other, located, six red cards change to black
a curious problem \n four aces and eight change to four eights and ace \n karl fulves \n sic transit \n karl fulves \n oddment \n philip t. goldstein
1973
packet switches (part one) Karl Fulves
instant change \n four of a kind changes to aces, triumph phase \n father cyprian \n frank garcia
1973
super subtle card miracles Father Cyprian, Frank Garcia
ace faroleros \n lost and found aces, change to kings, aces found again \n al leech \n frank garcia \n ace location \n al leech \n fandango asse \n alexander de cova \n on the devilish \n alexander de cova \n ace-capades \n al leech \n roberto giobbi \n frank garcia
1973
super subtle card miracles Al Leech, Frank Garcia
Ace Faroleros
lost and found Aces, change to Kings, Aces found again
ace spectacular \n ambitious phase with aces, then kings turn over and change to aces via larreverse \n frank garcia
1973
super subtle card miracles Frank Garcia
Ace Spectacular
ambitious phase with aces, then kings turn over and change to aces via Larreverse
father cyprian's wild card \n four jokers into four aces \n father cyprian \n bachanal \n jerry k. hartman \n wile card \n jerry k. hartman \n flushtration count \n brother john hamman \n michael's wild card \n michael vincent
1973
super subtle card miracles Father Cyprian
odd-even-odd \n two odd and two even cards change place, two then change to jacks \n brother john hamman \n odd-even-odd \n sam schwartz \n even odder ii \n richard kaufman \n even odder \n richard kaufman \n brother john hamman
1973
epilogue Brother John Hamman
Odd-Even-Odd
two odd and two even cards change place, two then change to Jacks
5-card hofzinser \n two cards chosen from five transform into previous selections, solution to hofzinser problem 5 \n francis haxton \n card problems \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n open selection \n francis haxton
1973
epilogue Francis Haxton
5-Card Hofzinser
two cards chosen from five transform into previous selections, solution to Hofzinser Problem 5
the intelligence quotient test improved \n several phases, first ace has to be guessed, the three cards are added with the same suit and suit has to be guessed \n edward g. brown \n ralph w. hull \n ralph w. hull's "intelligence quotient test" in "the testament of ralph w. hull" 1945
1973
the card magic of edward g. brown Edward G. Brown, Ralph W. Hull
The Intelligence Quotient Test Improved
several phases, first ace has to be guessed, the three cards are added with the same suit and suit has to be guessed
Inspired by
Ralph W. Hull's "Intelligence Quotient Test" in "The Testament of Ralph W. Hull" 1945
the 5th jack \n red jacks put on table, top card of deck are also red jack, tabled ones now black, all put on table, top card is another jack, cards on table are now aces, see also p. 782 for improvement \n harvey rosenthal \n piet forton \n trick of piet forton (see also gus southall and francis haxton variations in the new pentagram)
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Harvey Rosenthal, Piet Forton
The 5th Jack
red Jacks put on table, top card of deck are also red Jack, tabled ones now black, all put on table, top card is another jack, cards on table are now Aces, see also p. 782 for improvement
Inspired by
trick of Piet Forton (see also Gus Southall and Francis Haxton variations in The New Pentagram)
about face i \n hofzinser ace problem, the other three aces change to match the value of selection \n jerry k. hartman
1973
means & ends Jerry K. Hartman
About Face I
Hofzinser Ace Problem, the other three Aces change to match the value of selection
invisible cut \n plot change to al leech's lost and found aces \n jerry k. hartman \n lost and found aces \n al leech
1973
means & ends Jerry K. Hartman
caught red handed \n collectors with four aces and three selections, then aces change back color \n jerry k. hartman
1973
means & ends Jerry K. Hartman
Caught Red Handed
Collectors with four Aces and three selections, then Aces change back color
the card player's nightmare \n packet of five aces of spades change backs to 5 different backs \n martin lewis \n the card player's nightmare \n martin lewis
1973
the compleat magick - volume 1 Martin Lewis
The Card Player's Nightmare
Packet of five Aces of Spades change backs to 5 different backs
the image makers \n any two card placed between black aces turn into red aces, repeated several times then all four cards change to queens \n roy walton \n altered images \n steven hamilton
1973
card script Roy Walton
The Image Makers
any two card placed between black Aces turn into red Aces, repeated several times then all four cards change to Queens
pushover \n cards turn face up in deck and change to aces \n roy walton \n pushover \n jerry k. hartman \n collextra \n jerry k. hartman
1973
card script Roy Walton
needed a title \n aces transform to tens and to aces, tens from different pockets, standing and sitting version \n edward marlo
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
Needed a Title
aces transform to tens and to aces, tens from different pockets, standing and sitting version
four and one revisited \n basically hamman's mystic nine with five cards, inspired by nick trost's "four and one trick" \n jerry mentzer
1974
card cavalcade ii Jerry Mentzer
Four and One Revisited
basically Hamman's Mystic Nine with five cards, inspired by Nick Trost's "Four and One Trick"
odd color four and one \n basically hamman's mystic nine with five cards, inspired by nick trost's "four and one trick", color changing back kicker of selection \n jerry mentzer
1974
card cavalcade ii Jerry Mentzer
Odd Color Four and One
basically Hamman's Mystic Nine with five cards, inspired by Nick Trost's "Four and One Trick", color changing back kicker of selection
matching miracle \n with red and black ace to four, as a climax black cards transform into red cards, first face exactly as "napoleon" \n karl fulves \n napoleon \n karl fulves
1974
close-up mental magic Karl Fulves
Matching Miracle
with red and black ace to four, as a climax black cards transform into red cards, first face exactly as "Napoleon"
trick #5 \n two cards change, two card monte sequence with impromptu double backer \n william larsen \n t. page wright \n in "random conceptions with cards" (ca. 1930)
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 William Larsen, T. Page Wright
Trick #5
two cards change, Two Card Monte sequence with impromptu double backer
four of a kind \n four random card change to duplicates of selections, then to the appropriate four of a kind \n larry west
1975
card cavalcade 3 Larry West
Four of a Kind
four random card change to duplicates of selections, then to the appropriate four of a kind
ultra potpourri \n applications for the ultra move, also with both hands \n harry lorayne \n the ultra move \n harry lorayne
1975
afterthoughts Harry Lorayne
Ultra Potpourri
applications for the Ultra Move, also with both hands
the regal royal flush \n "duplicates" are produced and changed to royal flush \n derek dingle \n easy royal \n paul harris
1975
afterthoughts Derek Dingle
The Regal Royal Flush
"duplicates" are produced and changed to Royal Flush
a fine hand \n five random cards are exchanged according to spectator's wishes, royal flush \n jerry k. hartman \n royal gambol \n brother john hamman
1975
epilogue Jerry K. Hartman
A Fine Hand
five random cards are exchanged according to spectator's wishes, royal flush
light & heavy card \n odd-backed card sinks in a small packet, faces transform \n ken krenzel \n roy walton \n bob ostin
1975
epilogue Ken Krenzel, Roy Walton, Bob Ostin
Light & Heavy Card
odd-backed card sinks in a small packet, faces transform
divination, discovery, departure \n cards from one deck are found in another and change into original selections \n peter kane \n the unholy three \n darwin ortiz \n pivot point \n karl fulves
1975
a further card session with peter kane Peter Kane
Divination, Discovery, Departure
cards from one deck are found in another and change into original selections
no-gaff wild card \n top few cards of deck change into duplicates, those then into royal flush, wild card changes back color \n karl fulves
1975
methods with cards — part 1 Karl Fulves
No-Gaff Wild Card
top few cards of deck change into duplicates, those then into royal flush, wild card changes back color
condition red \n five black cards counted face-down on table, four of them change to red except selection \n karl fulves
1975
methods with cards — part 1 Karl Fulves
Condition Red
five black cards counted face-down on table, four of them change to red except selection
illusion aces vi \n aces turn over one by one between two jokers, change to kings \n karl fulves \n illusion aces \n karl fulves
1975
methods with cards — part 2 Karl Fulves
Illusion Aces VI
Aces turn over one by one between two Jokers, change to Kings
satan's mirror \n five cards turn blank when moved over a mirror, eventually they turn back to normal cards \n roy walton
1975
some late extra card tricks Roy Walton
Satan's Mirror
five cards turn blank when moved over a mirror, eventually they turn back to normal cards
kards - slippery sevens \n repeat transposition between two and five of spades, then they chane into red sevens \n karl fulves \n the flash change \n brother john hamman
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Kards - Slippery Sevens
repeat transposition between Two and Five of Spades, then they chane into red Sevens
wild kingdom i \n four twos and the ten of spades, the twos change to complete royal flush in spades \n jerry k. hartman \n wild kingdom ii \n jerry k. hartman
1975
card fare Jerry K. Hartman
Wild Kingdom I
Four Twos and the Ten of Spades, the Twos change to complete Royal Flush in Spades
wild kingdom ii \n four twos and ace of spades, twos change to aces, then change to royal flush in spades \n jerry k. hartman \n wild kingdom i \n jerry k. hartman
1975
card fare Jerry K. Hartman
Wild Kingdom II
Four twos and Ace of Spades, Twos change to Aces, then change to Royal Flush in Spades
transfourence i \n four queens change to four kings, then placed in different parts of the deck where they change back to queens \n jerry k. hartman \n good lookers \n jerry k. hartman \n transfourence ii \n jerry k. hartman
1975
card fare Jerry K. Hartman
Transfourence I
Four Queens change to four Kings, then placed in different parts of the deck where they change back to Queens
good lookers \n four queens change to four kings, then placed in different parts of the deck where they change back to queens, same effect but different presentation from transfourence \n jerry k. hartman \n transfourence i \n jerry k. hartman
1975
card fare Jerry K. Hartman
Good Lookers
Four Queens change to four Kings, then placed in different parts of the deck where they change back to Queens, same effect but different presentation from Transfourence
transfourence ii \n four queens and four kings, queens change to kings, but kings change to aces \n jerry k. hartman \n transfourence i \n jerry k. hartman
1975
card fare Jerry K. Hartman
Transfourence II
Four Queens and four Kings, Queens change to Kings, but Kings change to Aces
magician vs. gambler \n ten card poker deal, hands transform multiple times, gaffed \n brother john hamman \n magician versus gambler \n brother john hamman \n magician versus gambler \n brother john hamman
1976
kabbala — volume 3 Brother John Hamman
Magician vs. Gambler
ten card poker deal, hands transform multiple times, gaffed
the blocked ascanio \n for thick blocks, aces change into kings \n edward marlo \n arturo de ascanio
1976
the ascanio spread Edward Marlo, Arturo de Ascanio
a martian wedding \n story trick, black kings backs change color, they find their mates and the color of the back changes back \n roy walton
1976
pabular Roy Walton
A Martian Wedding
story trick, black kings backs change color, they find their mates and the color of the back changes back
four gone conclusion \n two selected cards, four top cards are shown to be all alike, two of the disappear, the two left are now the selected cards \n bob haines
1976
pabular Bob Haines
Four Gone Conclusion
two selected cards, four top cards are shown to be all alike, two of the disappear, the two left are now the selected cards
no-gaff differential \n four aces transform into kings \n philip t. goldstein \n no-gaff differential \n philip t. goldstein
1976
classic tackler Philip T. Goldstein
snap differential \n four aces transform into kings \n philip t. goldstein \n snap collectors \n philip t. goldstein \n snap differential \n philip t. goldstein
1976
classic tackler Philip T. Goldstein
red mood \n selection travels from between black jacks to red jacks. jacks then change back color, then selection changes back color too. \n bernard bilis
1976
close up, french style Bernard Bilis
Red Mood
Selection travels from between black Jacks to red Jacks. Jacks then change back color, then selection changes back color too.
odd-even-odd again \n four odd and four even cards on two piles, on the odd side are then the even cards and on the other side the four kings \n harvey rosenthal \n odd-even-odd \n sam schwartz
1976
close-up sampler — part 1 Harvey Rosenthal
Odd-Even-Odd Again
four odd and four even cards on two piles, on the odd side are then the even cards and on the other side the four kings
camouflage camouflaged \n as an observation test, king between aces, then one ace between kings \n harvey rosenthal \n camouflage \n karl fulves
1976
close-up sampler — part 1 Harvey Rosenthal
Camouflage Camouflaged
as an observation test, king between aces, then one ace between kings
jokers wild \n three selections, three jokers turn into selections one by one, sample card turns out to be third selection \n david berglas
1976
the david berglas file no. 1 David Berglas
Jokers Wild
three selections, three jokers turn into selections one by one, sample card turns out to be third selection
everybody cuts the aces another ending \n see reference, surprise transformation of kings into aces as kings are produced again from deck \n roger smith
1976
smith's mini-lecture notes no. 2 Roger Smith
Everybody Cuts the Aces Another Ending
see reference, surprise transformation of Kings into Aces as Kings are produced again from deck
four aces go to court \n four card change, one visibly with snap-over change \n piet forton \n four disappearing queens change visibly to four aces \n piet forton \n remo inzani \n ronald a. wohl (ravelli)
1976
lecture notes 1 Piet Forton
Four Aces Go to Court
four card change, one visibly with snap-over change
numerical aces \n aces change to ace through four \n larry jennings \n one-two-three-four aces \n andrew galloway \n nosferatu \n roy walton \n larry jennings \n john howie \n one, two, three, four aces \n andrew galloway
1977
larry jennings on card & coin handling Larry Jennings
hand to hand toss \n top two cards of two piles tossed across, they change \n gene maze \n criss-cross \n gene maze \n hand-to-hand toss \n gene maze
1977
packet switches (part five) Gene Maze
Hand To Hand Toss
top two cards of two piles tossed across, they change
double denial \n two cards selected, two different cards shown, both turn into selected ones in the hands of the spectator \n fred robinson
1977
pabular Fred Robinson
Double Denial
two cards selected, two different cards shown, both turn into selected ones in the hands of the spectator
one-two-three-four aces \n \n andrew galloway \n numerical aces \n larry jennings \n nosferatu \n roy walton \n larry jennings \n john howie \n one, two, three, four aces \n andrew galloway
1977
pabular Andrew Galloway
brimstone elevator \n color change climax \n philip t. goldstein \n devil's elevator \n dai vernon \n bruce cervon \n brimstone elevator \n philip t. goldstein
1977
scattershot Philip T. Goldstein
snap collectors \n snap differential with collectors finale \n philip t. goldstein \n snap differential \n philip t. goldstein \n snap collectors \n philip t. goldstein
1977
scattershot Philip T. Goldstein
transfourmation \n aces transform into king, then backs change too \n philip t. goldstein \n jerry k. hartman's "transfourence" in " card fare" \n transfourmation \n philip t. goldstein
1977
scattershot Philip T. Goldstein
Transfourmation
aces transform into king, then backs change too
Inspired by
Jerry K. Hartman's "Transfourence" in " Card Fare"
easy royal \n spectator names any ace, performer takes out four cards and shows each card to be an ace of spades, packet then multiples into five cards and shown to be royal flush in spades \n paul harris \n the regal royal flush \n derek dingle
1977
supermagic Paul Harris
Easy Royal
Spectator names any Ace, performer takes out four cards and shows each card to be an Ace of Spades, packet then multiples into five cards and shown to be Royal Flush in Spades
a-ten-tion \n prediction on table, three cards removed, two spectators are shown the cards, one sees three threes of hearts, the other three sevens of hearts, prediction card is ten and the three cards change to other tens \n stephen minch \n a-ten-tion \n stephen minch
1977
creations of a magical madman Stephen Minch
A-Ten-Tion
prediction on table, three cards removed, two spectators are shown the cards, one sees three Threes of Hearts, the other three Sevens of Hearts, prediction card is Ten and the three cards change to other Tens
variance variant \n with transformation kicker \n allan ackerman \n down the elevator and up the ladder \n don england \n varying variance variant \n michael powers
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman
blanks - selections - aces \n four blanks transform into duplicates of selection, then aces, ungaffed \n allan ackerman \n down the elevator and up the ladder \n don england
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman
Blanks - Selections - Aces
four blanks transform into duplicates of selection, then aces, ungaffed
nosferatu \n \n roy walton \n larry jennings \n john howie \n numerical aces \n larry jennings \n one-two-three-four aces \n andrew galloway
1978
pabular Roy Walton, Larry Jennings, John Howie
sidewinder \n three cards change front and back, with a sidewinder card \n philip t. goldstein \n sidewinder \n philip t. goldstein
1978
the phil goldstein convention lecture Philip T. Goldstein
Sidewinder
three cards change front and back, with a sidewinder card
your favorite value, please! \n spectator names a value, performer cuts to the aces, then the aces transform into his selected value \n erhard liebenow
1978
liebenow on cards Erhard Liebenow
Your Favorite Value, Please!
spectator names a value, performer cuts to the Aces, then the Aces transform into his selected value
kaleidoscope \n ace through four of hearts removed from two different decks, performer reverses a card in each pile, they're named values and have transposed backs, optional transformation kicker \n karl fulves
1978
transpo trix Karl Fulves
Kaleidoscope
Ace through Four of Hearts removed from two different decks, performer reverses a card in each pile, they're named values and have transposed backs, optional transformation kicker
additional uses for the "hole" \n 1. changing four kings to aces
2. card transforms underneath sponge hole
3. card shrinks underneath sponge hole \n frank garcia \n father cyprian
1978
new stars of magic Frank Garcia, Father Cyprian
Additional Uses for the "Hole"
1. changing four Kings to Aces
2. card transforms underneath sponge hole
3. card shrinks underneath sponge hole
die asse des magiers \n four aces are produced several times, then they transform in a named quartet and help to locate another named quartet \n christian scherer
1978
eine handvoll kartenkunststücke Christian Scherer
Die Asse des Magiers
four aces are produced several times, then they transform in a named quartet and help to locate another named quartet
trickspiel-poker \n five ace of spades or removed from deck and change into royal flush, second royal flush is produced \n christian scherer
1978
eine handvoll kartenkunststücke Christian Scherer
Trickspiel-Poker
five ace of spades or removed from deck and change into royal flush, second royal flush is produced
gamblers stolz \n four selections turn into aces and selections are produced from inner breast pocket \n hannes höller
1978
einfach wunderbar - wunderbar einfach Hannes Höller
Gamblers Stolz
four selections turn into aces and selections are produced from inner breast pocket
wile card \n four jokers change to ten, jack, queen, king of spades to form a royal flush with a tabled ace of spades \n jerry k. hartman \n father cyprian's wild card \n father cyprian
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
Wile Card
Four Jokers change to Ten, Jack, Queen, King of Spades to form a Royal Flush with a tabled Ace of Spades
a changeable nature \n red ace face up in center, changes to other red ace, then both red aces, then black aces, then all four aces, then tens, then kings are reversed in center \n roy walton
1978
the spread half-pass Roy Walton
A Changeable Nature
red Ace face up in center, changes to other red Ace, then both red Aces, then black Aces, then all four Aces, then Tens, then Kings are reversed in Center
multiple visual change \n four cards held in spread change one by one visibly to aces, using the "sliding alignment" technique \n edward marlo
1979
marlo's magazine volume 3 Edward Marlo
Multiple Visual Change
four cards held in spread change one by one visibly to aces, using the "sliding alignment" technique
the forgetful gambler \n riffle stack demo with second marlo/gardner phase and optional color changing back kicker \n tom gagnon \n the blueprint, march 1977 \n gardner-marlo poker routine \n martin gardner \n edward marlo \n the forgetful gambler \n tom gagnon
1979
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Tom Gagnon
The Forgetful Gambler
riffle stack demo with second Marlo/Gardner Phase and optional color changing back kicker
strange harmony \n values of three selections add up to previous selection, they transform into mates, see also reference for color-changing back kicker \n harry lorayne \n number nine blue \n richard kaufman
1979
cardmagic Harry Lorayne
Strange Harmony
values of three selections add up to previous selection, they transform into mates, see also reference for color-changing back kicker
number nine blue \n values of three selections add up to previous selection, they transform into mates, then back color of deck changes, colorchanging back addition \n richard kaufman \n strange harmony \n harry lorayne
1979
cardmagic Richard Kaufman
Number Nine Blue
values of three selections add up to previous selection, they transform into mates, then back color of deck changes, colorchanging back addition
how to deliver out four aces, and convert them into four knaves. \n four times glide, richard kaufman's transcription of reginald scot's card section \n unknown \n how to deliver out foure aces, and to convert them into foure knaves \n unknown
1979
cardmagic
Unknown
How to deliver out four aces, and convert them into four knaves.
four times glide, Richard Kaufman's transcription of Reginald Scot's card section
hofzinser predicts the collectors \n three interlaced cards turn out to be later selections, collector quartet changes into nines as climax \n richard kaufman
1979
cardmagic Richard Kaufman
Hofzinser Predicts the Collectors
three interlaced cards turn out to be later selections, collector quartet changes into Nines as climax
a phoenix of a different color \n version with color changing back finale \n richard kaufman \n the phoenix aces \n cliff green
1979
cardmagic Richard Kaufman
crypto poker \n eights and an ace placed between two card cases, they vanish, in one case reappear aces and an eight, posed as problem \n karl fulves
1979
cryptology Karl Fulves
Crypto Poker
eights and an ace placed between two card cases, they vanish, in one case reappear aces and an eight, posed as problem
newts \n four kings change into tens and aces and backs turn from red to blue to green \n philip t. goldstein
1979
goldstein's gallery Philip T. Goldstein
Newts
four kings change into tens and aces and backs turn from red to blue to green
contagion i \n five black cards and one red card, when red card touches black card, they turn over and turn into red cards \n philip t. goldstein
1979
goldstein's gallery Philip T. Goldstein
Contagion I
five black cards and one red card, when red card touches black card, they turn over and turn into red cards
black jack challenge \n four blackjacks are produced, kings and aces transpose, aces change into royal flush
- cutting for black jacks
- black jack exchange
- royal black jack \n paul harris
1979
close-up entertainer Paul Harris
Black Jack Challenge
four blackjacks are produced, kings and aces transpose, aces change into royal flush
the castle conspiracy \n four cards are put in card castle formation, one of them changes place with king, other three transform into kings \n paul harris \n housing loan \n ben harris \n the castle conspiracy \n paul harris
1979
close-up entertainer Paul Harris
The Castle Conspiracy
four cards are put in card castle formation, one of them changes place with King, other three transform into Kings
penny lane \n card put between two kings, all three cards are the same, repeated with other card, then kings change into selections \n roy walton
1979
that certain something... Roy Walton
Penny Lane
card put between two kings, all three cards are the same, repeated with other card, then kings change into selections
one two three blank \n three kings change into ace, two and three of hearts, then they all become blank \n roy walton
1979
that certain something... Roy Walton
One Two Three Blank
three Kings change into Ace, Two and Three of Hearts, then they all become blank
fireside faces \n two cards from the deck help the performer to divine the selections, then they change into the cards \n roy walton \n fireside aces \n peter duffie
1979
that certain something... Roy Walton
Fireside Faces
two cards from the deck help the performer to divine the selections, then they change into the cards
damen zu siebener - flip-over-verwandlung klimax \n queens are produced in the deck which change aces, snap-over change \n piet forton
1979
das mike skinner / piet forton seminarheft Piet Forton
Damen zu Siebener - Flip-Over-Verwandlung Klimax
Queens are produced in the deck which change Aces, snap-over change
kings and aces \n aces change to kings and back \n steve beam \n quick change \n steve beam \n quick change \n steve beam \n quick change \n steve beam \n quick change \n steve beam
1979
magic — the vanishing art Steve Beam
another royal miracle \n aces change to royal flush \n jon racherbaumer \n acrobatic card extension \n larry west
1980
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Jon Racherbaumer
a coin "glassic" \n two cards are set cross-wise on top of glass, coin penetrates both cards one by one, cards change \n roger sherman
1980
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Roger Sherman
A Coin "Glassic"
two cards are set cross-wise on top of glass, coin penetrates both cards one by one, cards change
three to one \n spectator thinks of an ace, either it is found or the other aces change to other cards \n frank garcia
1980
exclusive card miracles Frank Garcia
Three to One
spectator thinks of an ace, either it is found or the other aces change to other cards
the miracle worker returns \n aces cut to, change to royal flush \n peter kane \n frank garcia \n royal flush flash \n peter kane
1980
exclusive card secrets Peter Kane, Frank Garcia
royal mounted monte \n monte routine with five cards (royal flush), change to all aces, then 2s, royal flush back in deck, double backer \n father cyprian
1980
the elegant card magic of father cyprian Father Cyprian
Royal Mounted Monte
monte routine with five cards (royal flush), change to all aces, then 2s, royal flush back in deck, double backer