two heaps of cards, unequal in number, being placed upon the table, to predict beforehand which of the two the company will choose\nambiguous prediction, two handlings (number of cards or values in pile & odd/even pile with palming)\n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
Two Heaps of Cards, unequal in Number, being placed upon the Table, to predict beforehand which of the two the Company will choose
ambiguous prediction, two handlings (number of cards or values in pile & odd/even pile with palming)
two heaps of cards having been placed upon the table, to predict with certainty which heap a spectator will choose\nambiguous prediction, two handlings (number of cards or values in pile & odd/even pile with palming)\n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
Two Heaps of Cards having been placed upon the Table, to Predict with Certainty which Heap a Spectator will choose
ambiguous prediction, two handlings (number of cards or values in pile & odd/even pile with palming)
das vorherbestimmen menschlicher gedanken\nno. 6, spectator choses one of two piles, selection is predicted with "eight", one pile contains eights, the other eight cards\n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das Vorherbestimmen menschlicher Gedanken
No. 6, spectator choses one of two piles, selection is predicted with "eight", one pile contains Eights, the other eight cards
hypnose\ncard chosen and inserted anywhere in a book, card and page number predicted, alternative method with forcing book by conradi\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Hypnose
card chosen and inserted anywhere in a book, card and page number predicted, alternative method with forcing book by Conradi
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
die prädestinationsgabe\ntwo decks, spectator remembers one and its position in one deck, then he counts down in second deck from position to previously predicted number, selection is there\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster\npredestination\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Die Prädestinationsgabe
two decks, spectator remembers one and its position in one deck, then he counts down in second deck from position to previously predicted number, selection is there
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
the psychic prediction\ntotal of six selections predicted, stack that will force the number 27, riffle shuffle with chains\ncharles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Psychic Prediction
total of six selections predicted, stack that will force the number 27, riffle shuffle with chains
psychic prediction\ntotal of six selections predicted, stack that will force the number 27, riffle shuffle with chains\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Psychic Prediction
total of six selections predicted, stack that will force the number 27, riffle shuffle with chains
the mystery problem\nposition of selection is predicted, svengali deck with different finish on force cards, ending clean with switch-out\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Mystery Problem
position of selection is predicted, svengali deck with different finish on force cards, ending clean with switch-out
the fourteen deck\nset-up to force the number fourteen that can be shuffled, rough-smooth\nralph w. hull
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Ralph W. Hull
The Fourteen Deck
set-up to force the number fourteen that can be shuffled, rough-smooth
controlled luck\nfifty-two numbered cardboards & cards are shuffled and read one by one until performer tells to stop, card and number combination is predicted\nnewton hall
1937
the jinx 1-50 Newton Hall
Controlled Luck
fifty-two numbered cardboards & cards are shuffled and read one by one until performer tells to stop, card and number combination is predicted
pay off\nspectator deals half the deck and tries to separate red and black, you predict the relations of the cards to the other half, two phases\nwalter b. gibson\nfollow the leaders\nroger barkann\nskill-nil!\ndr. william t. palchinas\npay-off\nwalter b. gibson\npay-off\nwalter b. gibson\none thousand skulls\nal mann
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Walter B. Gibson
Pay Off
spectator deals half the deck and tries to separate red and black, you predict the relations of the cards to the other half, two phases
follow the leaders\nroutine with red/black effects
- prediction of red / black relationship (phoenix no. 1)
- out of this world (not explained)
- follow the leader (not explained)
- slop shuffle color separation\nroger barkann\nfollow the leader\ndai vernon\npay off\nwalter b. gibson\none plus one equals three\nroger barkann\nout of this world\npaul curry
1946
the phoenix 101-150 Roger Barkann
Follow the Leaders
routine with red/black effects
- prediction of red / black relationship (Phoenix No. 1)
- Out of this World (not explained)
- Follow the Leader (not explained)
- Slop Shuffle Color Separation
two minutes from now\nspectator thinks stop at his selection when performer names the cards, position is predicted too\npaul curry
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Paul Curry
Two Minutes from Now
spectator thinks stop at his selection when performer names the cards, position is predicted too
you can't lose\npredict that when spectator's cards and magician's cards are added together, there will be an even number or odd number\n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
You Can't Lose
Predict that when spectator's cards and magician's cards are added together, there will be an even number or odd number
skill-nil!\ncombination of several routines, here as palchanis
-pay off (walter gibson)
- one good trick (walter gibson)
- a total mystery (tony kardyro)
- total mystery / sensational sensitive finger tips (tony kardyro)
- card-incidence (charles terraneau)\ndr. william t. palchinas\ntony kardyro's "a total mystery" in " a routine supreme"\ntony kardyro's "total mystery" and "sensational sensetive finger tips" in "a routine supreme"\npay off\nwalter b. gibson\none good trick...\nwalter b. gibson\ncard-incidence\ncharles terraneau
1949
the phoenix 151-200 Dr. William T. Palchinas
Skill-Nil!
combination of several routines, here as Palchanis
-Pay Off (Walter Gibson)
- One Good Trick (Walter Gibson)
- A Total Mystery (Tony Kardyro)
- Total Mystery / Sensational Sensitive Finger Tips (Tony Kardyro)
- Card-Incidence (Charles Terraneau)
Related to
Tony Kardyro's "A Total Mystery" in " A Routine Supreme"
Tony Kardyro's "Total Mystery" and "Sensational Sensetive Finger Tips" in "A Routine Supreme"
maccleod's miracle!\nfour hands of bridge, spectator and performer turn cards over in each hand, total is predicted\nnorman macleod\na trick in "the last testament of r.w. hull"\nmiracle!\nnorman macleod
1955
the new phoenix 301-348 Norman MacLeod
MacCleod's Miracle!
four hands of Bridge, spectator and performer turn cards over in each hand, total is predicted
pay-off\nspectator deals half the deck and tries to separate red and black, you predict the relations of the cards to the other half, two phases\nwalter b. gibson\npay off\nwalter b. gibson
1956
the best in magic Walter B. Gibson
Pay-Off
spectator deals half the deck and tries to separate red and black, you predict the relations of the cards to the other half, two phases
prediction\nprediction of the location in the pack of two cards\njulian j. proskauer\ndai vernon
1959
more miracles in mentalism Julian J. Proskauer, Dai Vernon
Prediction
prediction of the location in the pack of two cards
the card pyramid\nmathematical layout of spot cards, end result is predicted, for waters credit see reference\nharry lorayne\nthomas alan waters\nmathematically inclined\nl. vosburgh lyons\nthomas alan waters\nbabel\nkarl fulves
1967
deck-sterity Harry Lorayne, Thomas Alan Waters
The Card Pyramid
mathematical layout of spot cards, end result is predicted, for Waters credit see reference
triangle card trick\ncard version, final value predicted\nbruce cervon\nmathematically inclined\nl. vosburgh lyons\nthomas alan waters
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon
incorporated color control\n- part one: pairs attract each other after riffle shuffle (rbbr-rbbr-...)
- part two: spectator lays out pairs on table, performer knows which ones are black and which red
- part three: number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted\nkarl fulves\np. 109 for comment\nthe candy king\nstewart james\nincorporated color control with coins\nbob hemple\ncolor control - mentalists night out\nkarl fulves\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves\nthe red and the black\npaul curry\nriffle shuffle control\nkarl fulves\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves\nbackwards bet\nkarl fulves
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
Incorporated Color Control
- Part One: pairs attract each other after riffle shuffle (RBBR-RBBR-...)
- Part Two: spectator lays out pairs on table, performer knows which ones are black and which red
- Part Three: number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted
more monge\nmore notes on the monge shuffle:
- references
- recycling the deck
- the m/s shuffle
- tricks (position of selection predicted & do as i do)
- analog of the m/s shuffe\nmartin gardner\nover/under - monge notes\nkarl fulves
1968
epilogue Martin Gardner
More Monge
more notes on the Monge Shuffle:
- References
- Recycling the Deck
- The M/S Shuffle
- Tricks (position of selection predicted & Do as I Do)
- Analog of the M/S Shuffe
the rue morgue problem\ncards riffle shuffled by spectators and dealt in pairs to players, they remove red or black poker chips according to red-black distribution, chip values and cards added, the total is 28 and predicted\nkarl fulves
1968
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
The Rue Morgue Problem
cards riffle shuffled by spectators and dealt in pairs to players, they remove red or black poker chips according to red-black distribution, chip values and cards added, the total is 28 and predicted
the difference & the sum\nspot cards are used for calculations multiple times, outcome predicted\nhenry christ\nharry lorayne
1971
reputation-makers Henry Christ, Harry Lorayne
The Difference & The Sum
spot cards are used for calculations multiple times, outcome predicted
the hc difference & sum\noriginal handling, spot cards are used for calculations multiple times, outcome predicted\nhenry christ
1971
reputation-makers Henry Christ
The HC Difference & Sum
original handling, spot cards are used for calculations multiple times, outcome predicted
the predetermined hour\nclock trick, selection divined, hour predicted as card value, including four impromptu versions\nedward marlo\nthe predetermined hour\nedward marlo
1971
on the clock effect Edward Marlo
The Predetermined Hour
clock trick, selection divined, hour predicted as card value, including four impromptu versions
hummer - 4\nfour cards mixed face up face down by spectator, values of face up cards predicted, cato\ncharles hudson\nnumber hummer\nrobert e. neale
1972
epilogue Charles Hudson
Hummer - 4
four cards mixed face up face down by spectator, values of face up cards predicted, CATO
informer\nfour quarters on table with an unknown indicator card in front of each, spectator cuts off a pile of each quarter, the indicator cards predict how many cards have been cut off of each pile, in second phase two poker hands are constructed from two piles\nroy walton
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Roy Walton
Informer
four quarters on table with an unknown indicator card in front of each, spectator cuts off a pile of each quarter, the indicator cards predict how many cards have been cut off of each pile, in second phase two poker hands are constructed from two piles
humming with hummer\ncard at thought-of number signed on face, later it is the only odd-backed card with the thought-of number on its back\njon racherbaumer
1973
kabbala - volume 2 Jon Racherbaumer
Humming with Hummer
card at thought-of number signed on face, later it is the only odd-backed card with the thought-of number on its back
incorporated color control\nnumber of color-matching pairs kind of predicted after riffle shuffle\nkarl fulves\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Incorporated Color Control
number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted after riffle shuffle
double up\ntwo selections from topsy-turvy deck, position and identity are predicted, riffle shuffle method\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Double Up
two selections from topsy-turvy deck, position and identity are predicted, riffle shuffle method
number hummer\nfour cards mixed face up face down by spectator, values of face up cards divined or predicted\nrobert e. neale\n"baby hummer" (charles hudson, linking ring)\nhummer - 4\ncharles hudson\ntoddler\nphilip t. goldstein\nrobert e. neale
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Robert E. Neale
Number Hummer
four cards mixed face up face down by spectator, values of face up cards divined or predicted
close call\nfour card prediction, total predicts position of selection\nkarl fulves\n"palmist's prophesy" (roy walton, linking ring, june 1973)\n"close call" (linking ring, sept. 1974)
1974
close-up mental magic Karl Fulves
Close Call
four card prediction, total predicts position of selection
Related to
"Palmist's Prophesy" (Roy Walton, Linking Ring, June 1973)
mental opener\nspectator names number and that card is counted to face-up, number and card predicted, mirage deck, miscalling number\nrobert parrish
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Robert Parrish
Mental Opener
spectator names number and that card is counted to face-up, number and card predicted, mirage deck, miscalling number
pharo here\nincomplete faro position, stopped at card controlled
- the placement
- the revelation\nkarl fulves
1975
methods with cards - part 2 Karl Fulves
Pharo Here
incomplete faro position, stopped at card controlled
- The Placement
- The Revelation
double mental test\none of four borrowed coins chosen, two chosen cards added, coin and sum predicted in wallet, two methods\njerry mentzer\n"double mental test" (linking ring, february 1971)\ndouble mental test\njerry mentzer
1975
close up cues Jerry Mentzer
Double Mental Test
one of four borrowed coins chosen, two chosen cards added, coin and sum predicted in wallet, two methods
Also published here
"Double Mental Test" (Linking Ring, February 1971)
predicting the total\nspectator chooses and adds three numbers chosen from number cards, performer predicts total\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part two Nick Trost
Predicting the Total
Spectator chooses and adds three numbers chosen from number cards, performer predicts total
personality\nno. 60, eight-card packet, spectator reverses cards and shuffles, at the end, three are one way and five the other which was predicted, doesn't work always\nbob hummer
1976
self-working card tricks Bob Hummer
Personality
No. 60, eight-card packet, spectator reverses cards and shuffles, at the end, three are one way and five the other which was predicted, doesn't work always
double mental test\none of four coins chosen, number formed by adding card values, both predicted in wallet, originally in linking ring (feb. 1971), two methods\njerry mentzer\ndouble mental test\njerry mentzer
1977
close-up cavalcade finale Jerry Mentzer
Double Mental Test
one of four coins chosen, number formed by adding card values, both predicted in wallet, originally in Linking Ring (Feb. 1971), two methods
thirtween ii\ntwo prediction cards placed into the deck, total value of the two cards equal to number of cards between them, the cards between them shown to be ace to king of hearts\njerry k. hartman
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
Thirtween II
Two prediction cards placed into the deck, total value of the two cards equal to number of cards between them, the cards between them shown to be Ace to King of Hearts
predict-a-mania ii\namount of cards cut and card are predicted\nlarry becker\npredict-a-mania plus\nedward marlo
1978
world of super mentalism Larry Becker
ghost image\ndeck of blank cards, prediction of amount of cut cards and thought of card\nlarry becker
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Ghost Image
deck of blank cards, prediction of amount of cut cards and thought of card
abacus\ncut-off number of cards and single card are predicted/divined, partial stack\nphilip t. goldstein\nimpromptu abacus\njean-jacques sanvert\nabacus iii\ncharles hudson
1980
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Philip T. Goldstein
Abacus
cut-off number of cards and single card are predicted/divined, partial stack
strange harmony\nthree selections add up to ten which is predicted, they then change to tens\nrichard kaufman
1980
the gene maze card book Richard Kaufman
Strange Harmony
three selections add up to ten which is predicted, they then change to Tens
face up prediction\nspectator and performer turn cards over in the deck, number of reversed cards is predicted (1940, half a dozen hummers)\nbob hummer\nface-up prediction\nbob hummer\nlast word prediction\nralph w. hull
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Face Up Prediction
spectator and performer turn cards over in the deck, number of reversed cards is predicted (1940, Half A Dozen Hummers)
impromptu abacus\ncut-off number of cards and single card are predicted/divined\njean-jacques sanvert\nabacus\nphilip t. goldstein
1981
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Jean-Jacques Sanvert
Impromptu Abacus
cut-off number of cards and single card are predicted/divined
sum hummer\nace to ten packet, mixed face up and down by spectator, number of reversed cards and their total predicted, cato principle\ncharles hudson\na couple of pages\nharry lorayne\nsum hummer explored\nrichard vollmer
1982
best of friends Charles Hudson
Sum Hummer
Ace to Ten packet, mixed face up and down by spectator, number of reversed cards and their total predicted, CATO principle
abacus iii\ncut-off number of cards and single card are predicted, partial stack, see credit corrections on page 864\ncharles hudson\nabacus\nphilip t. goldstein
1983
apocalypse vol. 6-10 Charles Hudson
Abacus III
cut-off number of cards and single card are predicted, partial stack, see credit corrections on page 864
half open omen\nnumber prediction with cards using cyclical stack (si stebbins, eight kings), featuring comedy patter "heinz across the sea"\nstewart james
1983
arcane Stewart James
Half Open Omen
number prediction with cards using cyclical stack (Si Stebbins, Eight Kings), featuring comedy patter "Heinz Across the Sea"
reduz\ncard and number predicted, elaboration on stewart james' "heduz" (case for cards)\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james
1984
thequal Philip T. Goldstein, Stewart James
Reduz
card and number predicted, elaboration on Stewart James' "Heduz" (Case For Cards)
twinner\ncard is secretly written down, deck dealt and position of card predicted\nthomas alan waters\nannemann's mental masterpiece\ntheodore annemann
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twinner
card is secretly written down, deck dealt and position of card predicted
twindow\ntwo decks, one is cut and card turned over, both deck are dealt until face up cards, same card on same position in other deck, position is predictet\nthomas alan waters\neddie joseph's "staggered"
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twindow
two decks, one is cut and card turned over, both deck are dealt until face up cards, same card on same position in other deck, position is predictet
incorporated color control\nno. 42, number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted after riffle shuffle\nkarl fulves\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves
1984
more self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Incorporated Color Control
No. 42, number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted after riffle shuffle
on the lam\nno. 57, number prediction on card gives position of later selection\nkarl fulves\nthe el-el bluff force\nlouis lam
1984
more self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
On the Lam
No. 57, number prediction on card gives position of later selection
card prediction\nno. 6, during routine envelope with number and card prediction is opened, when counted down to number it is correct, performer genuinely blindfolded\nstephen minch
1984
eyeless in gaza Stephen Minch
Card Prediction
No. 6, during routine envelope with number and card prediction is opened, when counted down to number it is correct, performer genuinely blindfolded
magic with <i>paper magic</i>\nno. 81, this book is a force-book with "tricks" as every fourth word at the start of each chapter, complicated force with cards, word and a card value predicted\nkarl fulves
1985
self-working paper magic Karl Fulves
Magic with Paper Magic
No. 81, this book is a force-book with "tricks" as every fourth word at the start of each chapter, complicated force with cards, word and a card value predicted
the schizoid rosary\ntwo piles created from deck, number of red card in one and court card in other pile predicted\nphilip t. goldstein\nthe schizoid rosary\nphilip t. goldstein
1987
doth Philip T. Goldstein
The Schizoid Rosary
two piles created from deck, number of red card in one and court card in other pile predicted
toddler\npacket mixed face-up/face-down, values added up is force number\nphilip t. goldstein\nrobert e. neale\n"baby hummer" (charles hudson, linking ring)\nnumber hummer\nrobert e. neale
1989
fifth Philip T. Goldstein, Robert E. Neale
Toddler
packet mixed face-up/face-down, values added up is force number
the schizoid rosary\ntwo piles created from deck, number of red card in one and court card in other pile predicted\nphilip t. goldstein\nthe schizoid rosary\nphilip t. goldstein
1989
a phil goldstein collection Philip T. Goldstein
The Schizoid Rosary
two piles created from deck, number of red card in one and court card in other pile predicted
not only the number, but...\nspectator cuts off cards, number of cards and card cut to predicted, 15 memorized cards, prediction index, for correction see ricochet reference, three handlings\nedward marlo\nken simmons\n"finally" (ken simmons, lecture notes 1990)\nricochet\njon racherbaumer
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo, Ken Simmons
Not Only the Number, but...
spectator cuts off cards, number of cards and card cut to predicted, 15 memorized cards, prediction index, for correction see Ricochet reference, three handlings
sybil the trick\nnumber to 20 named, packet of that size produced with flourish cut, selection on the bottom of packet, number also predicted\nchris kenner
1992
totally out of control Chris Kenner
Sybil The Trick
number to 20 named, packet of that size produced with flourish cut, selection on the bottom of packet, number also predicted
quadruple prediction\nfour predictions, four aces are put in the deck at several places, prediction name amount of cards above aces, see p. 171 for additional credits\nsteve beam\n10-6-9-4\nbert fenn\nneal elias\nleftovers\nsteve beam
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Steve Beam
Quadruple Prediction
four predictions, four aces are put in the deck at several places, prediction name amount of cards above aces, see p. 171 for additional credits
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
pile-up\nsix-card pyramid layout, top card switch consecutively downwards to base, total of bottom row predicted "with reasonable accuracy", inspired by drop case carnival con game\nkarl fulves\nthree card tricks\nmel bennett
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves
Pile-Up
six-card pyramid layout, top card switch consecutively downwards to base, total of bottom row predicted "with reasonable accuracy", inspired by Drop Case carnival con game
chance encounter\ndealing procedure used arrive at numbers, when added two numbers are calculated, they are the key numbers of two hotel keys, using 14-15 stack\nkarl fulves\nclose encounter\nkarl fulves
1994
rigmarole Karl Fulves
Chance Encounter
dealing procedure used arrive at numbers, when added two numbers are calculated, they are the key numbers of two hotel keys, using 14-15 stack
little nothings - part one\ntwo packets dealt until the ace of spades is seen in one pile, remaining cards are twelve cards, number is forced\nkarl fulves\nlittle nothings\nkarl fulves
1994
rigmarole Karl Fulves
Little Nothings - part one
two packets dealt until the Ace of Spades is seen in one pile, remaining cards are twelve cards, number is forced
point spread\nred/black game in several phases played by two spectators, performer predicts difference between number of red and black cards, repeat, shuffle-bored finale\nsimon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Point Spread
red/black game in several phases played by two spectators, performer predicts difference between number of red and black cards, repeat, shuffle-bored finale
signs\nzodiac sign cards specify one's lucky number, color, symbol..., cross-index index with example effects\nsimon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Signs
zodiac sign cards specify one's lucky number, color, symbol..., cross-index index with example effects
a short routine: colorful countdown\nspectator selects card, lucky number on zodiac chart is looked up, at that position is selection\nsimon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
A Short Routine: Colorful Countdown
spectator selects card, lucky number on zodiac chart is looked up, at that position is selection
a long routine: three is a charm\nthree spectators, card, color and symbol selected, position of card and color and symbol written on zodiac chart when spectator's signs are looked up\nsimon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
A Long Routine: Three is a Charm
three spectators, card, color and symbol selected, position of card and color and symbol written on zodiac chart when spectator's signs are looked up
location, location, location\nthree spectators cut some cards and chose a card, amount and selections are predicted and located, 9-force\nsteve beam\nvan osdol's "number trick" in rufus steele's "50 tricks you can do"\nprime location\nsteve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 2 Steve Beam
Location, Location, Location
three spectators cut some cards and chose a card, amount and selections are predicted and located, 9-force
Inspired by
Van Osdol's "Number Trick" in Rufus Steele's "50 Tricks You Can Do"
bat fishing\nborrowed dollar bill, eight cards selected, their values are serial number of bill\npaul harris
1996
the art of astonishment - book 3 Paul Harris
Bat Fishing
borrowed dollar bill, eight cards selected, their values are serial number of bill
seven card draw prediction\npredicted number of red/black cards selected, taking cards from top and bottom\nnick trost
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Seven Card Draw Prediction
predicted number of red/black cards selected, taking cards from top and bottom
another anyone anywhere\nthought of card's position predicted, then spectator divines position of performer's card, partial memorized deck and prediction pocket index (twelve items)\nallan ackerman
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Allan Ackerman
Another Anyone Anywhere
thought of card's position predicted, then spectator divines position of performer's card, partial memorized deck and prediction pocket index (twelve items)
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)
"seven card draw" prediction\npredicted number of red/black cards selected, taking cards from top and bottom\nnick trost
1999
the fine print Nick Trost
"Seven Card Draw" Prediction
predicted number of red/black cards selected, taking cards from top and bottom
face-up prediction\nspectator and performer turn cards over in the deck, number of reversed cards is predicted\nbob hummer\nface up prediction\nbob hummer
2000
off the books Bob Hummer
Face-Up Prediction
spectator and performer turn cards over in the deck, number of reversed cards is predicted
last word prediction\nnumber of face-up cards predicted\nralph w. hull\n"the testament of ralph w. hull" (trevor hall, 1945)\nface up prediction\nbob hummer
2000
off the books Ralph W. Hull
miracle!\nfour hands of bridge, spectator and performer turn cards over in each hand, total is predicted\nnorman macleod\nmaccleod's miracle!\nnorman macleod
2000
off the books Norman MacLeod
Miracle!
four hands of Bridge, spectator and performer turn cards over in each hand, total is predicted
you're the prophet\nspectator decides whether 24 or 28 cards will be face-up after cutting and riffle-shuffling face-up into face-down\nkarl fulves\nmira-kil\nstephen clark
2000
off the books Karl Fulves
You're The Prophet
spectator decides whether 24 or 28 cards will be face-up after cutting and riffle-shuffling face-up into face-down
backlog\ncard freely chosen face-up, value and suit spelled to separately and the two cards removed and added, that number is written at the back of the selection\npeter duffie\nfred 23\npeter duffie
2000
new inspirations Peter Duffie
Backlog
card freely chosen face-up, value and suit spelled to separately and the two cards removed and added, that number is written at the back of the selection
colorosity plus!\ntwo odd-colored cards are eventually in two piles, the add up to a number prediction (7/8 force stack)\npeter duffie
2000
new inspirations Peter Duffie
Colorosity Plus!
two odd-colored cards are eventually in two piles, the add up to a number prediction (7/8 force stack)
prior commitment\ntwo jokers whisper positions of two selections in the deck, then revealed position numbers were written on the back on jokers. uses the undo influence control.\nsimon aronson\na coin trick\nasi wind
2001
try the impossible Simon Aronson
Prior Commitment
Two Jokers whisper positions of two selections in the deck, then revealed position numbers were written on the back on Jokers. Uses the UnDo Influence control.
gamble ramble\nspectator choses cards in layout according to rules, black cards added and red subtracted, total predicted, four-way approach\nkarl fulves
2001
hex squared Karl Fulves
Gamble Ramble
spectator choses cards in layout according to rules, black cards added and red subtracted, total predicted, four-way approach
mental math\nno. 10, three spectator concoct three-didget numbers from cards, they are added and sum predicted as four cards in case\n unknown
2001
new self-working card tricks
Unknown
Mental Math
No. 10, three spectator concoct three-didget numbers from cards, they are added and sum predicted as four cards in case
kings can count\nno. 29, two suits for two spectators each, cards of those suits counted in packets, difference predicted\nsam schwartz\nkarl fulves
2001
new self-working card tricks Sam Schwartz, Karl Fulves
Kings can Count
No. 29, two suits for two spectators each, cards of those suits counted in packets, difference predicted
bet a million\nno. 39, "as many cards as your number, plus enough...", bet presentation\nkarl fulves\nwalter b. gibson
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Walter B. Gibson
Bet a Million
No. 39, "as many cards as your number, plus enough...", bet presentation
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
a perfect strike\nno. 72, ten-card layout folded and some values added to force a number\nmel bennett\nthree card tricks\nmel bennett
2001
new self-working card tricks Mel Bennett
A Perfect Strike
No. 72, ten-card layout folded and some values added to force a number
out on location\nno. 7, two selections chosen by cutting off small numbers and remembering cards at corresponding positions, position of one is predicted and identity of the other\nroy walton\nkarl fulves
2001
my best self-working card tricks Roy Walton, Karl Fulves
Out on Location
No. 7, two selections chosen by cutting off small numbers and remembering cards at corresponding positions, position of one is predicted and identity of the other
a couple of pages\nsixteen cards mixed face up and down by spectator, number of reversed cards and their total predicted\nharry lorayne\nsum hummer\ncharles hudson
2001
personal collection Harry Lorayne
A Couple of Pages
sixteen cards mixed face up and down by spectator, number of reversed cards and their total predicted
another moment\ncato procedure with twelve-card packet, reversed cards at end are known, or total predicted, or...\nharry lorayne
2001
personal collection Harry Lorayne
Another Moment
CATO procedure with twelve-card packet, reversed cards at end are known, or total predicted, or...
triple humdinger\nface-up/face-down prediction of number of cards in packet, three predictions\npeter duffie\npersonality test\nbob hummer\nintuitive\npeter duffie
2001
cards by all means Peter Duffie
Triple Humdinger
face-up/face-down prediction of number of cards in packet, three predictions
sympathetic numbers\ncards dealt until spectator calls stop, then four cards chosen, ten cards dealt, all selections are tens and prediction is ten\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nthe harmony of numbers\ndr. h. walter grote
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Sympathetic Numbers
cards dealt until spectator calls stop, then four cards chosen, ten cards dealt, all selections are Tens and prediction is ten
association of thoughts\ntwenty cards on table, six-spot chosen, six cards become twenty-six\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Association of Thoughts
twenty cards on table, six-spot chosen, six cards become twenty-six
on the square\n"a magic square routine"
spectator takes any row or column of a 4x4 cards layout, values added, matched number of cut-off cards\nsam schwartz\nted lesley magic square routine\nh. adrian smith's instant magic square\nh. adrian smith
2003
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz
On The Square
"A Magic Square Routine"
spectator takes any row or column of a 4x4 cards layout, values added, matched number of cut-off cards
secret counting\ntwo cards removed from deck are found after riffle shuffle and clocking value predicted, no real card counting required\nkarl fulves\ninterface technique - example 17\nkarl fulves
2004
when psychics play poker Karl Fulves
Secret Counting
two cards removed from deck are found after riffle shuffle and clocking value predicted, no real card counting required
casino i.q.\ntwo five-card piles, cards turned up simultaneously, when both add up to sixteen the cards are predicted\nkarl fulves
2006
prolix Karl Fulves
Casino I.Q.
two five-card piles, cards turned up simultaneously, when both add up to sixteen the cards are predicted
robo-con\ncards taken from either end of tabled row, values added, outcome predicted, two-way out
- wallet idea (himber wallet with slit in middle)
- double cut (two-way out prediction from fulves's "the magic book")\nkarl fulves
2006
prolix Karl Fulves
Robo-Con
cards taken from either end of tabled row, values added, outcome predicted, two-way out
- Wallet idea (Himber wallet with slit in middle)
- Double cut (two-way out prediction from Fulves's "The Magic Book")
234 5lefta\neight-card pile, three removed after cut from either top or bottom, two numbers arrived at, they match
- add to nine variation\nhoward a. adams
2006
prolix Howard A. Adams
234 5Lefta
eight-card pile, three removed after cut from either top or bottom, two numbers arrived at, they match
- Add To Nine Variation
fivelefta eleven\neight-card pile, three removed after cut from either top or bottom, weird number prediction involving writing letters on cards and spelling
- esp version
- howard adams note
- kf note\nhoward a. adams
2006
prolix Howard A. Adams
Fivelefta Eleven
eight-card pile, three removed after cut from either top or bottom, weird number prediction involving writing letters on cards and spelling
- ESP Version
- Howard Adams Note
- KF Note
sum hummer explored\npacket mixed face up and down by spectator, number of reversed cards and their total predicted, cato principle\nrichard vollmer\nsum hummer\ncharles hudson\nsum hummer explored\nharry lorayne\nrichard vollmer
2007
best of friends - volume iii Richard Vollmer
Sum Hummer Explored
packet mixed face up and down by spectator, number of reversed cards and their total predicted, CATO principle
arranging a force\nseven cards stuck in upright standing book in random order, book opened, some cards are now facing front and some back, forcing total\nkarl fulves
2007
prolix Karl Fulves
Arranging A Force
seven cards stuck in upright standing book in random order, book opened, some cards are now facing front and some back, forcing total
stuck at 26\nface-up/face-down mixed deck, spectator does face-up/face-down cutting procedure that retains a card at twenty-sixth position\nkarl fulves
2008
prolix Karl Fulves
Stuck At 26
face-up/face-down mixed deck, spectator does face-up/face-down cutting procedure that retains a card at twenty-sixth position
hidden prediction\ncards chosen via shuffling-dealing-procedure, total of values predicted, gilbreath\nhoward hamburg
2009
the "d" notes Howard Hamburg
Hidden Prediction
cards chosen via shuffling-dealing-procedure, total of values predicted, gilbreath
scorecard\ntwo selections correspond with number after some calculations, based on "affinity in numbers" (scarne on card tricks), with history\nsteve beam\nscorecard v\nsteve beam\nnumerology & you\ndavid solomon
2010
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 8 Steve Beam
Scorecard
two selections correspond with number after some calculations, based on "Affinity in Numbers" (Scarne on Card Tricks), with history
any\nspectator names card, performer as well, performer's card located, spectator guesses its position openly, performer predicted position of spectator's card\nkarl fulves\ncaan caan\njerry k. hartman
2010
prolix Karl Fulves
Any
spectator names card, performer as well, performer's card located, spectator guesses its position openly, performer predicted position of spectator's card
one girl two decks\nspectator cuts to card and cases deck, performer names number, when counting down to this number in the deck and a second prediction deck both end up with selection\nmichael weber\none girl two decks\nmichael weber\none girl two decks\nmichael weber
2011
knew & improved Michael Weber
One Girl Two Decks
spectator cuts to card and cases deck, performer names number, when counting down to this number in the deck and a second prediction deck both end up with selection
count me in\nnumber named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection, number predicted with four cards, originally from precursor (oct. 1989)\ngary plants\n"palmist prophesy" (roy walton, complete walton vol. 2)\ncounting on it\npaul cummins\nmentally count on it\ngary plants
2011
lecture notes - honolulu hawaii Gary Plants
Count Me In
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection, number predicted with four cards, originally from Precursor (Oct. 1989)
free mix\nposition of joker predicted even though spectator influenced the overhand shuffle, then aces found, red/black separation retained\nkarl fulves
2011
xtra credit Karl Fulves
Free Mix
position of Joker predicted even though spectator influenced the overhand shuffle, then Aces found, red/black separation retained
seven\nposition of selection in small packet is predicted, anti faro principle\ngary plants\nrichard vollmer\nroberto giobbi
2012
confidences Gary Plants, Richard Vollmer, Roberto Giobbi
Seven
position of selection in small packet is predicted, anti faro principle
one girl two decks\nspectator cuts to card and cases deck, performer names number, when counting down to this number in the deck and a second prediction deck both end up with selection\nmichael weber\none girl two decks\nmichael weber
2012
blackpool twenty twelve Michael Weber
One Girl Two Decks
spectator cuts to card and cases deck, performer names number, when counting down to this number in the deck and a second prediction deck both end up with selection
main interest\npiles made by counting down some numbers and card moved around, one pile's number predicted, four-of-a-kind finale\nken de courcy\nthree predictions\ng. w. hunter
2012
prolix Ken De Courcy
Main Interest
piles made by counting down some numbers and card moved around, one pile's number predicted, four-of-a-kind finale
skill set\ngroups of cards with different back design taken from envelope, some decisions made for all suits, value total of remaining cards predicted\nkarl fulves\nback story\nkarl fulves
2012
prolix Karl Fulves
Skill Set
groups of cards with different back design taken from envelope, some decisions made for all suits, value total of remaining cards predicted
numerical reverse revisited\ncard peeked, lost, magician divines card, and spectator then magically predicts the location of the card\njohn born\n"numerical reverse" (john born, meant to be, 2006)\n"numerical analysis" (mike powers, power play, 2006)
2012
seeking the bridge John Born
Numerical Reverse Revisited
Card peeked, lost, magician divines card, and spectator then magically predicts the location of the card
Inspired by
"Numerical Reverse" (John Born, Meant To Be, 2006)
"Numerical Analysis" (Mike Powers, Power Play, 2006)
one girl two decks\nspectator cuts to card and cases deck, performer names number, when counting down to this number in the deck and a second prediction deck both end up with selection\nmichael weber\none girl two decks\nmichael weber
2014
old dog Michael Weber
One Girl Two Decks
spectator cuts to card and cases deck, performer names number, when counting down to this number in the deck and a second prediction deck both end up with selection
the art of premonition\nnumber up to ten named and card chosen using it, card is only one missing from deck and found in prediction envelope with number on back\nhelder guimarães\n"silent running" (ben harris)
2015
the veriloquent Helder Guimarães
The Art of Premonition
number up to ten named and card chosen using it, card is only one missing from deck and found in prediction envelope with number on back
can i call you sometime\nspectator-shuffled deck of cards produces the phone number of a fictional female chosen by an audience member from twenty-seven different fictional females whose names are written on napkins.\ndavid corsaro\nplay it straight (triumph)\njohn bannon
2015
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 10 David Corsaro
Can I Call You Sometime
Spectator-shuffled deck of cards produces the phone number of a fictional female chosen by an audience member from twenty-seven different fictional females whose names are written on napkins.
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
call the number\ndeck has numbers written on the back, five random cards chosen, the sum of the numbers matches a prediction. when the numbers are placed together, it becomes a phone number, which when called causes the magician's phone to ring\nalex ng\n"numb" (richard t. smith)\na card named bill\npaul marcus
2015
in the mind of dr. alex Alex Ng
Call the Number
Deck has numbers written on the back, five random cards chosen, the sum of the numbers matches a prediction. When the numbers are placed together, it becomes a phone number, which when called causes the magician's phone to ring
written division\npositions of cards predicted that will be red and black, alternative ootw presentation\nmichael weber
2015
red black 2.0 Michael Weber
Written Division
positions of cards predicted that will be red and black, alternative OOTW presentation
yin yang divide\nsix cards chosen, separated into two groups of three and each added up, both totals predicted\nso sato
2016
the secrets of so sato So Sato
Yin Yang Divide
six cards chosen, separated into two groups of three and each added up, both totals predicted
sum hummer explored\npacket mixed face up and down by spectator, number of reversed cards and their total predicted, cato principle\nharry lorayne\nrichard vollmer\nsum hummer explored\nrichard vollmer
2017
jawdroppers! two Harry Lorayne, Richard Vollmer
Sum Hummer Explored
packet mixed face up and down by spectator, number of reversed cards and their total predicted, CATO principle
23\nspectator thinks of any number card in cut-off pile and removes as many cards, 23rd card in rest of deck is red-backed duplicate of selection\nmichael weber\ntim trono\n"new wave prediction" (bob king, 1994)\ndirect thought\nbob king
2017
23 Michael Weber, Tim Trono
23
spectator thinks of any number card in cut-off pile and removes as many cards, 23rd card in rest of deck is red-backed duplicate of selection
a coin trick\ntwo spectators cut to two cards, prediction (e.g. date on coin) gives position of one card from the bottom and the other from top\nasi wind\nprior commitment\nsimon aronson
2018
repertoire Asi Wind
A Coin Trick
two spectators cut to two cards, prediction (e.g. date on coin) gives position of one card from the bottom and the other from top
numerology & you\nafter some calculation with a starting number, a number is formed, the starting number is the only odd-backed value in the deck and the resulting number is written on its back\ndavid solomon\n"scratch" (chad long, marketed item)\nscorecard\nsteve beam
2018
solomon's secrets David Solomon
Numerology & You
after some calculation with a starting number, a number is formed, the starting number is the only odd-backed value in the deck and the resulting number is written on its back