die geisterschrift in verbindung mit "hypnose à la hansen"\nno. 5, card chosen and pushed into book, name of chosen card and page numbers appear on previously empty slates, book with same page numbers on every double page\n unknown
1900
der amateurzauberer
Unknown
Die Geisterschrift in Verbindung mit "Hypnose à la Hansen"
No. 5, card chosen and pushed into book, name of chosen card and page numbers appear on previously empty slates, book with same page numbers on every double page
reverse english on the x-ray\nno. 5, x-ray deck openly shown, card from another deck inserted, spectator looks through hole at index, card predicted, repeated\ncharles t. jordan
1920
ten new sleight of hand card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Reverse English on the X-Ray
No. 5, x-ray deck openly shown, card from another deck inserted, spectator looks through hole at index, card predicted, repeated
thought foretold\na card is burnt unseen and then deck is examined - one card missing, predicted\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Thought Foretold
a card is burnt unseen and then deck is examined - one card missing, predicted
voodoo\nhole coin on string is put in box and hidden, light turned out, in glowing light performer is seen to have box again and coin drops off cord, combined with card divination on blank card\narthur monroe\nencore voodoo\neddie clever
1937
the jinx 1-50 Arthur Monroe
Voodoo
hole coin on string is put in box and hidden, light turned out, in glowing light performer is seen to have box again and coin drops off cord, combined with card divination on blank card
before your eyes\nmessage on slate becomes name of selection when wiping over it, idea by charles nyquist on page 270\nnorman ashworth\nphantom hand\noscar weigle\nbefore your eyes improvement\nwalter b. gibson\nslated for action\njames torry\nwipeout\nthomas alan waters\nthe human eraser\nsteve beam\ncardtrik\nsteve beam\netaoin shrdlu\nkarl fulves\ncontest influence solutions\nmax abrams\ndie verwandlung der schrift\nchristoph borer\ntoro\nchristoph borer\nkrabat \nmireille \nnadia "lou" schürmann
1937
the jinx 1-50 Norman Ashworth
Before your Eyes
message on slate becomes name of selection when wiping over it, idea by Charles Nyquist on page 270
criss-cross\nperformer and spectator each write down card and number from one to twenty-six, when counted down in two halves it matches, option to end clean by switching the half with duplicates\nstephen simpson
1939
the jinx 51-100 Stephen Simpson
Criss-Cross
performer and spectator each write down card and number from one to twenty-six, when counted down in two halves it matches, option to end clean by switching the half with duplicates
weird coin\ncoin borrowed, half deck dealt in four piles, top card correspond with year of coin, sum counted down, card predicted\ndel cartier
1941
the jinx 101-151 Del Cartier
Weird Coin
coin borrowed, half deck dealt in four piles, top card correspond with year of coin, sum counted down, card predicted
the new nightmare effect\nselected card vanishes and turns out to be card previously removed\ntheodore annemann
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Theodore Annemann
The New Nightmare Effect
selected card vanishes and turns out to be card previously removed
letters of fire\ncard value burns itself into paper stretched in a frame, paper index on back of cards\nhenry weisl\nrobert greene\nas in a mirror darkly\nrobert brethen
1945
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Henry Weisl, Robert Greene
Letters of Fire
card value burns itself into paper stretched in a frame, paper index on back of cards
it's a natural\nno. 11, spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted\nmartin gardner\nbill simon\nit's a natural\nmartin gardner\nbill simon\nmore natural\npaul marcus
1950
scarne on card tricks Martin Gardner, Bill Simon
It's a Natural
No. 11, Spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted
automatic writing\nautomatic writing turns out to be the selected card, way to write in mirror writing, see also p. 842\nbill woodfield\ncoptic enigma\nrobert parrish
1950
the phoenix 201 - 250 Bill Woodfield
Automatic Writing
automatic writing turns out to be the selected card, way to write in mirror writing, see also p. 842
the spectator's prediction\nspectator writes the prediction, posed as a problem\nedward marlo\nthe spectator's prediction\nedward marlo
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo
The Spectator's Prediction
spectator writes the prediction, posed as a problem
sneaky card to pocket\ntwo cards selected, the first is not found but mentioned in an insurance policy, the second card appears in a sealed envelope\ndon alan
1956
pretty sneaky Don Alan
Sneaky Card to Pocket
two cards selected, the first is not found but mentioned in an insurance policy, the second card appears in a sealed envelope
"hum-bug" prediction\ncardboard piece (with bug drawing on one side and prediction on other side) rides along as spread is flipped over on table\nkarrell fox\nnight flight\nkarl fulves
1960
comedy a la card Karrell Fox
"Hum-Bug" Prediction
cardboard piece (with bug drawing on one side and prediction on other side) rides along as spread is flipped over on table
coptic enigma\nautomatic writing turns out to be the name of selection, when looked at in mirror\nrobert parrish\nautomatic writing\nbill woodfield
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Robert Parrish
Coptic Enigma
automatic writing turns out to be the name of selection, when looked at in mirror
blackout!\nspectator finds card that is marked on back, can only be performed in totally dark room\nharry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
Blackout!
spectator finds card that is marked on back, can only be performed in totally dark room
the moving pencil\ncard signed on back, psychological face up spread force\nharry lorayne\nouija principle\nb.c. milnov\na question of sex\nroberto giobbi\ndie unterschrift\njörg alexander weber\nusing equivoque in "the trick that cannot be explained"\npaul vigil
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
The Moving Pencil
card signed on back, psychological face up spread force
merely a coincidence\nnumber arrived at with dice is counted down, heart flush and twos show up which fits prediction\nalton sharpe\njack the bartender's deal\n unknown
1968
expert card conjuring Alton Sharpe
Merely a Coincidence
number arrived at with dice is counted down, heart flush and Twos show up which fits prediction
interface technique - example 17\nspectator shuffles deck and deals cards out in blocks of 4, suit of face card of any packet and value of next packet's top card are combined to represent a card, this is predicted\nkarl fulves\nsecret counting\nkarl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
Interface Technique - Example 17
spectator shuffles deck and deals cards out in blocks of 4, suit of face card of any packet and value of next packet's top card are combined to represent a card, this is predicted
halving the prediction\npresentation idea, see also following item\nkarl fulves\ninterlocking stacks\nkarl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
prophet's loss\ncards shuffles and dealt off in groups of five, words are written on backs that combine e.g. to "the next matching cards will be jacks" and in the next pile of five cards this is verified, repeated\nkarl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
Prophet's Loss
cards shuffles and dealt off in groups of five, words are written on backs that combine e.g. to "The next matching cards will be jacks" and in the next pile of five cards this is verified, repeated
to the point\ndeck on cork board, spectator throws dart, hit card matches prediction, for clarification see p. 372\nbill taylor\nmodern dart\nphilip t. goldstein
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Bill Taylor
To the Point
deck on cork board, spectator throws dart, hit card matches prediction, for clarification see p. 372
down & out\ndown under deal tantalizer type routine, all 7s found and predicted, see also p. 373\njohn hamilton\nmartin gardner's "the unexpected hanging" (p. 155)\nthe spectator's choice\nstewart judah\nheaps\njohn hamilton\noracle\nkarl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 John Hamilton
Down & Out
down under deal Tantalizer type routine, all 7s found and predicted, see also p. 373
devilish die\ndie wrapped in flash paper is rolled, paper burned, rolled number counted down to, card predicted on paper piece underneath die\nroy walton\ni.o.u\npaul curry
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Roy Walton
Devilish Die
die wrapped in flash paper is rolled, paper burned, rolled number counted down to, card predicted on paper piece underneath die
minuscule deck\nprediction with deck vanish (and optional reproduction), inspired by kosky routine from talisman, nov. 1970\nallan ackerman\nstand up miniscule\njohn carney
1971
the esoterist Allan Ackerman
Minuscule Deck
prediction with deck vanish (and optional reproduction), inspired by Kosky routine from Talisman, Nov. 1970
ultra mentalia\nspectator removes three-of-a-kind from sixteen-card packet with a reversed card, reversed card turns out to be 4th matching card, faro, see also problem (b) of reference\nkarl fulves\nthe reverse riffle shuffle\nkarl fulves
1971
the book of numbers - supplementary notes Karl Fulves
Ultra Mentalia
spectator removes three-of-a-kind from sixteen-card packet with a reversed card, reversed card turns out to be 4th matching card, faro, see also Problem (B) of reference
future minus\nprediction is placed between sandwich cards, selection as well, they turn out to be the same
- a variation in handling\nkarl fulves\nfuture minus\nkarl fulves
1971
the book of numbers - supplementary notes Karl Fulves
Future Minus
prediction is placed between sandwich cards, selection as well, they turn out to be the same
- A Variation in Handling
working against time\negg timer with miniature card on bottom used, card under egg timer change into selection with "the card under the timer" line\nsam schwartz\ndropsy diddle\neddie fields\nthe lucky coin\nroberto giobbi
1971
kabbala - volume 1 Sam Schwartz
Working Against Time
egg timer with miniature card on bottom used, card under egg timer change into selection with "the card under the timer" line
margin for error\ncard from under mat to deck, prediction presentation, also as transposition (see note 1)\nkarl fulves
1973
packet switches (part two) Karl Fulves
Margin For Error
card from under mat to deck, prediction presentation, also as transposition (see Note 1)
a swindle of sorts\nsee also bruce bernstein's "eat at joe's"\npaul curry\nsuit-de-suit\njerry k. hartman\ntaste of curry\nhoward hamburg\npaul curry
1974
paul curry presents Paul Curry
obsolete prediction\nfour packets of four cards with different order of red and black cards, chosen one matches the prediction\nroy walton
1974
pabular Roy Walton
Obsolete Prediction
four packets of four cards with different order of red and black cards, chosen one matches the prediction
teaching the future\n"two down-under routines"
spectator ends up with only card with an x on its back\nkarl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Teaching the Future
"Two Down-Under Routines"
spectator ends up with only card with an X on its back
mind bender\nspectator cuts a packet and deals cards on table, performer predicts on a card when spectator is out of cards and whether his last card is red or black\n aldini
1974
the compleat magick - volume ii Aldini
Mind Bender
spectator cuts a packet and deals cards on table, performer predicts on a card when spectator is out of cards and whether his last card is red or black
lightning dice\nusing stevens control, card at position derived by two dice is predicted\nkarl fulves
1975
riffle shuffle technique - part two Karl Fulves
Lightning Dice
using Stevens Control, card at position derived by two dice is predicted
open ended prediction\ncard placed in half envelope so it sticks out and is seen for half its length (as gag), wrong card chosen, when prediction is removed it changes into selection, two methods\nkarl fulves
1975
methods with cards - part 1 Karl Fulves
Open Ended Prediction
card placed in half envelope so it sticks out and is seen for half its length (as gag), wrong card chosen, when prediction is removed it changes into selection, two methods
the mentalist at last laughs last\ncard selected, comedy mind-reading, then card is seen to be stuck to wall from beginning\nroger smith
1975
smith's mini-lecture notes no. 1 Roger Smith
The Mentalist at Last Laughs Last
card selected, comedy mind-reading, then card is seen to be stuck to wall from beginning
a hunch... or what?\nthirteen cards of one suit, chosen one is only not from this suit\nphilip t. goldstein\namazement-al\nfrederick wingfield
1975
the compleat magick - volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
A Hunch... or What?
thirteen cards of one suit, chosen one is only not from this suit
the "one-two-three" trick\ncoincidence effect - spectator places a row of ace, two, three on table, matches order of performer's row of ace, two and three\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part one Nick Trost
The "One-Two-Three" Trick
Coincidence effect - spectator places a row of Ace, Two, Three on table, matches order of performer's row of Ace, Two and Three
a prediction and a date - updated\ncards dealt to any year called for from 1900 to 1975, plus predict a card\nnick trost\nthe ultra date trick\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part two Nick Trost
A Prediction and a Date - Updated
Cards dealt to any year called for from 1900 to 1975, plus predict a card
the ultra date trick\nextension to year 2000 for a prediction and a date\nnick trost\na prediction and a date - updated\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part two Nick Trost
The Ultra Date Trick
Extension to year 2000 for A Prediction and a Date
three on a match\nno. 33, three spectators select a card with down-under-deal from the same small packet, all have the same and it's the only red card\n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
Three on a Match
No. 33, three spectators select a card with down-under-deal from the same small packet, all have the same and it's the only red card
lottery\nspectator chooses right card to fill a 21 hand\nkarl fulves\nprelude\nallen lang\nopen selection\nfrancis haxton\nlottery\ndan macmillan\nredblackjack\nkarl fulves\ndraw-black\nkarl fulves
1977
packet switches (part four) Karl Fulves
a-ten-tion\nprediction 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\nstephen minch\na-ten-tion\nstephen 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
prediculous\ncards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be kings of hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at\nstephen minch\nprediculous\nstephen minch
1977
creations of a magical madman Stephen Minch
Prediculous
cards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be Kings of Hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at
celestial navigation\nodd-backed prediction card is signed on back and put in wallet, selection from another deck turns out to be same card\nkarl fulves\ncelestial navigation\nkarl fulves
1978
coe norton's omega wallet Karl Fulves
Celestial Navigation
odd-backed prediction card is signed on back and put in wallet, selection from another deck turns out to be same card
the 13th card\ndouble prediction, prediction written of card found when spectator's card is spelled to, and duplicate of spectator's card in pocket\nlarry becker
1978
world of super mentalism Larry Becker
The 13th Card
double prediction, prediction written of card found when spectator's card is spelled to, and duplicate of spectator's card in pocket
date prediction\nvariation of "spectator cuts and counts to the aces", date on coin is prediction\nedward marlo
1979
marlo's magazine volume 3 Edward Marlo
Date Prediction
variation of "Spectator Cuts And Counts To The Aces", date on coin is prediction
evening the odds\nprediction reads: "there will be an even number of packets containing and odd number of cards"\ncharlie randall
1979
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Charlie Randall
Evening The Odds
prediction reads: "there will be an even number of packets containing and odd number of cards"
rub out!\ngag prediction is erased, name of card remains, using eraser-mate pen\nlooy simonoff\nnorman ashworth
1979
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Looy Simonoff, Norman Ashworth
Rub Out!
gag prediction is erased, name of card remains, using Eraser-Mate Pen
cutting remarks\ncoin cut, then spectator chooses any card and this one is predicted on back of coin\nscott weiser\ndarwin ortiz\nles shore\ndropsy diddle\neddie fields\nthe lucky coin\nroberto giobbi
1979
cardmagic Scott Weiser, Darwin Ortiz, Les Shore
Cutting Remarks
coin cut, then spectator chooses any card and this one is predicted on back of coin
type casting\nface-up/face-down prediction of number of cards, weird, cato related\nkarl fulves\npersonality test\nbob hummer
1979
four color problems Karl Fulves
Type Casting
face-up/face-down prediction of number of cards, weird, CATO related
the trap\ncomedy prediction in which five from six cards are in rat traps, then traps in bag, performer reaches in and gets his hand in the trap multiple times, comedy routine\nkarl fulves
1979
interlocutor Karl Fulves
The Trap
comedy prediction in which five from six cards are in rat traps, then traps in bag, performer reaches in and gets his hand in the trap multiple times, comedy routine
stand up miniscule\nprediction in which only four-of-a-kind remains and deck vanishes\njohn carney\nminuscule deck\nallan ackerman
1979
conjuror's journal John Carney
Stand Up Miniscule
prediction in which only four-of-a-kind remains and deck vanishes
r & b\nselection matches odd-backed prediction, than the back colors change of deck and prediction\nbob brook\nharry franke trick in hugard's magic monthly\ntechnicolor cards\nkarl fulves
1979
the chronicles Bob Brook
R & B
selection matches odd-backed prediction, than the back colors change of deck and prediction
one-hand tenkai\ncard distributed on table, yet performer finds a specific card, featuring one-handed tenkai palm\nkarl fulves
1979
the chronicles Karl Fulves
One-Hand Tenkai
card distributed on table, yet performer finds a specific card, featuring one-handed Tenkai palm
guaranteed future\ncomedy fortune telling routine in which current date comes out, spectator gives kiss to performer\nkarrell fox
1979
another book Karrell Fox
Guaranteed Future
comedy fortune telling routine in which current date comes out, spectator gives kiss to performer
the gift of the magi\ninvisible deck and table, spectator names a card, it is the only jumbo card in the pocket\nkarrell fox\nsuccess is simple\nken de courcy
1979
another book Karrell Fox
The Gift of the Magi
invisible deck and table, spectator names a card, it is the only jumbo card in the pocket
overkill\n\nles emberg\nallan ackerman\nedward marlo\nprediction surprise & clock combination\nedward marlo
1980
close-up fantasies - book i Les Emberg, Allan Ackerman, Edward Marlo
personality test\nface-up/face-down prediction of number of cards, weird, cato related, personality type presentation\nbob hummer\ntype casting\nkarl fulves
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Personality Test
face-up/face-down prediction of number of cards, weird, CATO related, personality type presentation
an up/down bet\npacket of cards is shuffled face-up/face-down and then cards discarded according to rule, orientation of last card is predicted\nmartin gardner
1981
octet Martin Gardner
An Up/Down Bet
packet of cards is shuffled face-up/face-down and then cards discarded according to rule, orientation of last card is predicted
twogether\ntwo eleven-card packets with ace through jack from two decks are dealt, predicted value matches in position and backs transpose\nkarl fulves
1981
the chronicles Karl Fulves
Twogether
two eleven-card packets with Ace through Jack from two decks are dealt, predicted value matches in position and backs transpose
torn and restored mentalist\nflap of card case with prediction is torn off and restored\npaul harris
1982
the new york magic symposium - collection 1 Paul Harris
Torn and Restored Mentalist
flap of card case with prediction is torn off and restored
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
insight straight\nperformer takes one card out and puts a poker chip on it, then sixteen cards are laid out in a matrix and a spectator can put four chips on cards, those four cards added to the card put away earlier form a straight ten-ace\nthomas alan waters\nlarry becker's "the little black book" in "mentalism for magicians"
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Insight Straight
performer takes one card out and puts a poker chip on it, then sixteen cards are laid out in a matrix and a spectator can put four chips on cards, those four cards added to the card put away earlier form a straight Ten-Ace
Inspired by
Larry Becker's "The Little Black Book" in "Mentalism for Magicians"
bewitched board\nreversed card appears on top of deck when deck is stroked with a board, selection written on board\na. r. mousley
1982
spell-binder A. R. Mousley
Bewitched Board
reversed card appears on top of deck when deck is stroked with a board, selection written on board
floored\nal koran five-star deck, prediction is jumbo card on the wall when an elevator is left\nmichael weber
1983
the new york magic symposium - collection 2 Michael Weber
Floored
Al Koran Five-Star Deck, prediction is jumbo card on the wall when an elevator is left
donald duck and deal\nchosen number of cards is removed from deck, spectator does deal-duck-procedure, remaining card has picture of donald duck ("your audience should quack up!")\nsimon aronson
1983
the card puzzle Simon Aronson
Donald Duck and Deal
chosen number of cards is removed from deck, spectator does deal-duck-procedure, remaining card has picture of Donald Duck ("Your audience should quack up!")
zig zag prediction\nhalf card as prediction, some more half cards in envelopes, selection with die\n roxy\ntriangle prediction\nron lashbrook
1983
pabular Roxy
Zig Zag Prediction
half card as prediction, some more half cards in envelopes, selection with die
the strange 20 card coincidence\nsome cards dealt, dealt packets, selection and prediction make up a royal flush\njohn f. mendoza
1983
the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza
The Strange 20 Card Coincidence
some cards dealt, dealt packets, selection and prediction make up a royal flush
anatomy deck\nname of called out card is found written on a selected card\nstephen tucker\npaul brignall
1983
spell-binder Stephen Tucker, Paul Brignall
Anatomy Deck
name of called out card is found written on a selected card
ah ha\ntwo blank cards under spectator's hand fuse into one with drawing of named card, mirror writing\nkarl fulves
1983
worknotes on brainwave Karl Fulves
Ah Ha
two blank cards under spectator's hand fuse into one with drawing of named card, mirror writing
prose duplex\nbased on "inverse duplex" from new tops, strange prediction effect involving numbers, automatic placement for two selections\nmichael close\nstewart james
1984
epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James
Prose Duplex
based on "Inverse Duplex" from New Tops, strange prediction effect involving numbers, automatic placement for two selections
pieces of 8\ncards with numbers, selection does not match prediction, prediction changes to correct number, rubber cement\nsteve beam
1984
the trapdoor - volume one Steve Beam
Pieces of 8
cards with numbers, selection does not match prediction, prediction changes to correct number, rubber cement
the human eraser\nmessage on paper becomes name of selection when wiping over it or when spectator tries to erase it, rubber cement\nsteve beam\nbefore your eyes\nnorman ashworth\nthe trapdoor issue #4\nsteve beam
1984
the trapdoor - volume one Steve Beam
The Human Eraser
message on paper becomes name of selection when wiping over it or when spectator tries to erase it, rubber cement
the house that jack built\nno. 50, card house folded with three cards, card chosen, it travels to case and the house is made from its three mates, duplicate\n unknown
1984
more self-working card tricks
Unknown
The House that Jack Built
No. 50, card house folded with three cards, card chosen, it travels to case and the house is made from its three mates, duplicate
in the masters' image\ncard selected, the other three cards of the same value are shown to be in different pockets, multiple methods\nal smith\nstephen tucker
1984
spell-binder Al Smith, Stephen Tucker
In the Masters' Image
card selected, the other three cards of the same value are shown to be in different pockets, multiple methods
quintastic\nspectator cuts deck and places top cards in five different pockets, performer shows that he did the same beforehand, cards match\nthomas alan waters
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Quintastic
spectator cuts deck and places top cards in five different pockets, performer shows that he did the same beforehand, cards match
bazooka card trick\nwriting appears on card that can be seen in red cellophane envelope (1943)\nfrederick braue
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
Bazooka Card Trick
writing appears on card that can be seen in red cellophane envelope (1943)
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
nexto\ntwo positions in deck decided upon by spectator and performer, after riffle shuffle those positions are counted to and the prediction that one is of each color is verified\nkarl fulves
1986
color capture Karl Fulves
Nexto
two positions in deck decided upon by spectator and performer, after riffle shuffle those positions are counted to and the prediction that one is of each color is verified
night writer\nprediction, blank card, writing is seen with flashlight, see also p. 264 for additional ideas by phillip young\nwayne kyzer
1986
the trapdoor - volume one Wayne Kyzer
Night Writer
prediction, blank card, writing is seen with flashlight, see also p. 264 for additional ideas by Phillip Young
pocket predict\ncard placed in spectator's inside pocket, same card then comes from performer's pocket, spectator's pocket is empty\nkarl fulves
1987
covenant Karl Fulves
Pocket Predict
card placed in spectator's inside pocket, same card then comes from performer's pocket, spectator's pocket is empty
prediculous\ncards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be kings of hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at\nstephen minch\nprediculous\nstephen minch
1987
the three faces of steve Stephen Minch
Prediculous
cards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be Kings of Hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at
a-ten-tion\nprediction 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\nstephen minch\na-ten-tion\nstephen minch
1987
the three faces of steve 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
the name is the same\nprediction, at the end spectator's name appears on back of card\ngary kurtz\nname it!\ngary kurtz
1988
continuations ... departures 2 Gary Kurtz
The Name is the Same
prediction, at the end spectator's name appears on back of card
armchair painter\ntoy letters on a slate forming a message, some fall down and forming name of selection\nsteve beam
1988
the trapdoor - volume one Steve Beam
Armchair Painter
toy letters on a slate forming a message, some fall down and forming name of selection
connect the dots\ncard layout on table, number cards are used to designate some of those cards, they're connected and the resulting line forms a letter that the spectator chose from a deck of alphabet cards\nkarl fulves
1988
the chronicles Karl Fulves
Connect the Dots
card layout on table, number cards are used to designate some of those cards, they're connected and the resulting line forms a letter that the spectator chose from a deck of alphabet cards
four-way prophet\nno. 59, one of four cards forced, some face-up cards added together to arrive at same card in another deck\nkarl fulves
1988
self-working handkerchief magic Karl Fulves
Four-Way Prophet
No. 59, one of four cards forced, some face-up cards added together to arrive at same card in another deck
thunderstruck\nwrong prediction (js) is changed into 7s and miniature 4s\nbrother john hamman
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
Thunderstruck
wrong prediction (JS) is changed into 7S and miniature 4S
stun-sational\ncard splits in three miniature card, another card visibly grows to normal size, prediction presentation\nbrother john hamman\nsandwich-ception\nharapan ong
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
Stun-Sational
card splits in three miniature card, another card visibly grows to normal size, prediction presentation
back handed\ntwo rows, spectator exchanges two cards which are predicted via backs, posed as problem\nkarl fulves
1989
and a packet of cards Karl Fulves
Back Handed
two rows, spectator exchanges two cards which are predicted via backs, posed as problem
redblackjack\nout of five cards spectator picks the right one to complete his blackjack, "the red prediction"\nkarl fulves\nlottery\nkarl fulves\nstrathjack\nroy walton
1989
kaleidoscope Karl Fulves
Redblackjack
out of five cards spectator picks the right one to complete his blackjack, "The Red Prediction"
wheel and deal\nthree prediction cards, card is selected, prediction cards have same value and when added together total is position of selection in the deck\nsteve pressley
1989
the trapdoor - volume two Steve Pressley
Wheel and Deal
three prediction cards, card is selected, prediction cards have same value and when added together total is position of selection in the deck
deja voodoo\ncard named, word "impossible" looked up in dictionary, selection is written next to it, long-short pages\nbob farmer\ndeja voodoo 2.0\nbob farmer
1989
deja voodoo Bob Farmer
Deja Voodoo
card named, word "impossible" looked up in dictionary, selection is written next to it, long-short pages
the equalizer\nslight variation on aronson's "shufflebored"\nharry lorayne\nsimon aronson\nequalizer credit information\nsimon aronson
1990
trend setters Harry Lorayne, Simon Aronson
the book of fortunes\nhumorous presentation, selection derived at by "power-of-thought"-coincidence is predicted in book\nalex elmsley
1991
the collected works of alex elmsley - volume 1 Alex Elmsley
The Book of Fortunes
humorous presentation, selection derived at by "power-of-thought"-coincidence is predicted in book
the unwritten prediction\nspectator turns over two cards, they are the only red-backed\nedward marlo\ncarte blanche prediction\nroberto giobbi
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
The Unwritten Prediction
spectator turns over two cards, they are the only red-backed
the twenty-six cent trick\ncard with stamp on back is shuffled into deck, any card selected from face is the one, gaffed deck version\nedward marlo\nthe one-cent trick\nedward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
The Twenty-Six Cent Trick
card with stamp on back is shuffled into deck, any card selected from face is the one, gaffed deck version
stuck on you\na prediction envelope inserted into a ribbon-spread pack turns out to be the only card missing from the deck and the deck turns out to be in order. the spectator inserted it in the place where the missing card should be. ultimately, the missing card is found inside the envelope, wax method\nsteve pressley\nstuck on you\nsteve pressley
1991
the trapdoor - volume two Steve Pressley
Stuck on You
A prediction envelope inserted into a ribbon-spread pack turns out to be the only card missing from the deck and the deck turns out to be in order. The spectator inserted it in the place where the missing card should be. Ultimately, the missing card is found inside the envelope, wax method
signed prophecy\nselection is signed and put in deck, prediction envelope inserted into a ribbon-spread pack turns out to be at the position of the selected card, deck is in new pack order, selection is found in envelope\nsteve beam
1991
the trapdoor - volume two Steve Beam
Signed Prophecy
selection is signed and put in deck, prediction envelope inserted into a ribbon-spread pack turns out to be at the position of the selected card, deck is in new pack order, selection is found in envelope
median\ncard predicted by 2 other cards - its value must be between the prediction cards, in second phase one of the prediction cards vanishes to make it fit\nkarl fulves
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
Median
card predicted by 2 other cards - its value must be between the prediction cards, in second phase one of the prediction cards vanishes to make it fit
a trick fragment\npredicting that all pairs come off with a red and a black card after riffle shuffle in off-beat way\nkarl fulves
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
A trick fragment
predicting that all pairs come off with a red and a black card after riffle shuffle in off-beat way
your fate in a teacup\ncolor, card and word from book predicted on three billets, reprinted from pentagram vol. 1 no. 1, 1946\npeter warlock
1992
new sorcerer Peter Warlock
Your Fate in a Teacup
color, card and word from book predicted on three billets, reprinted from Pentagram Vol. 1 No. 1, 1946
rules of the game\ndifferent colored back prediction matches selection, with a full deck of jokers as climax\nphilip t. goldstein\ngaming the rules\njon racherbaumer
1993
the minotaur Philip T. Goldstein
Rules of the Game
different colored back prediction matches selection, with a full deck of jokers as climax
split\nprediction signed on the back by magician, sealed in envelope. freely selected card signed and placed in another envelope, signed on the back by spectator. envelope opened to show the faces match, but that they are also halves of the same card.\nmuneo yokoi
1993
volum 5 lecture note Muneo Yokoi
Split
Prediction signed on the back by magician, sealed in envelope. Freely selected card signed and placed in another envelope, signed on the back by spectator. Envelope opened to show the faces match, but that they are also halves of the same card.
shades\nsun glasses put on table as prediction, card chosen by counting black cards in one pile and counting down in another pile, it is the king of spades with stuck-on sun glasses\nron rennick
1993
rigmarole Ron Rennick
Shades
sun glasses put on table as prediction, card chosen by counting black cards in one pile and counting down in another pile, it is the King of Spades with stuck-on sun glasses
birthday value, birthday suit\ntwo decks, reversed card in one deck, birthday count procedure with other deck to arrive at a "birthday card", it matches prediction\nkarl fulves\nbirthday value - birthday suit\nkarl fulves
1993
verbatim Karl Fulves
Birthday Value, Birthday Suit
two decks, reversed card in one deck, birthday count procedure with other deck to arrive at a "birthday card", it matches prediction
you, babe\nafter counting procedure with birthday a card with value nine is selected, ninth item on a list matches spectator in humorous way\nkarl fulves\n3 little words\nstewart james\nthought process\nsam schwartz\nnotes on contemplation\nkarl fulves
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves
You, Babe
after counting procedure with birthday a card with value Nine is selected, ninth item on a list matches spectator in humorous way
alpha matrix\n6x5 grid of cards, rows and columns selected via values from other deck until 1 card remains, it's odd-backed\nkarl fulves
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves
Alpha Matrix
6x5 grid of cards, rows and columns selected via values from other deck until 1 card remains, it's odd-backed
blind side\nnamed number is counted to, card is noted and rest of the cards are blank\ntom craven\nthe perfect stopper\nsteven youell
1994
the trapdoor - volume three Tom Craven
Blind Side
named number is counted to, card is noted and rest of the cards are blank
black prediction\nthird cut off, one card selected from the pile and "black" written on back, card selected by cutting and turning top half over behind back, only black card\nkarl fulves\nnext!\npaul curry\nhe finds it\nkarl fulves\njohn scarne\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1994
rigmarole Karl Fulves
Black Prediction
third cut off, one card selected from the pile and "black" written on back, card selected by cutting and turning top half over behind back, only black card
sympathy for the devil\ntwelve cards removed from shuffled deck, a packet of cards is removed from envelope and both dealt simultaneously, one card is reversed in prediction packet and it matches the card in the other packet and also a prediction\nkarl fulves\nlinear a\nkarl fulves
1994
verbatim Karl Fulves
Sympathy for the Devil
twelve cards removed from shuffled deck, a packet of cards is removed from envelope and both dealt simultaneously, one card is reversed in prediction packet and it matches the card in the other packet and also a prediction
predic-storation\nprediction on napkin with pen through it, prediction comes true and napkin restored, cornelius' "pen through anything"\nchad long
1995
the lost cheesy notebooks - volume two Chad Long
Predic-storation
prediction on napkin with pen through it, prediction comes true and napkin restored, Cornelius' "Pen Through Anything"
the invisible cards and envelopes\nnamed invisible card put in invisible envelope is put in real envelope and becomes visible there, one of 36, named number is also on envelope\ngary kurtz\n"the invisible cards and envelopes" (alan shaxon, practical sorcery)\nthe invisible cards and envelopes\ngary kurtz
1995
notes from the summit Gary Kurtz
The Invisible Cards and Envelopes
named invisible card put in invisible envelope is put in real envelope and becomes visible there, one of 36, named number is also on envelope
Inspired by
"The Invisible Cards and Envelopes" (Alan Shaxon, Practical Sorcery)
write of way\nfive cards are taken from a deck and spectator selects one, prediction states selection and other four cards\nphilip t. goldstein\nr. paul wilson's "written wrongs" in "chaos theories" 1995
1995
the minotaur Philip T. Goldstein
Write Of Way
five cards are taken from a deck and spectator selects one, prediction states selection and other four cards
Inspired by
R. Paul Wilson's "Written Wrongs" in "Chaos Theories" 1995
two wrongs make it right\ntwo decks, two cards chosen in one, both decks dealt in unison to two predicted cards in other deck, the selections show up in same place, funny presentation about making wrong predictions\nsimon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Two Wrongs Make It Right
two decks, two cards chosen in one, both decks dealt in unison to two predicted cards in other deck, the selections show up in same place, funny presentation about making wrong predictions
death row\nace through six in red and black removed and shuffled via milk build, after counting procedure the ace of spades is arrived at and it completes the royal flush in the case\nkarl fulves
1995
underworld Karl Fulves
Death Row
Ace through Six in red and black removed and shuffled via Milk Build, after counting procedure the Ace of Spades is arrived at and it completes the Royal Flush in the case
wheel and deal\ncard is predicted in form of mates and by adding values cards position is found\nsteve pressley\n21 force\n unknown
1995
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 2 Steve Pressley
Wheel and Deal
card is predicted in form of mates and by adding values cards position is found
stuck on you\na prediction envelope inserted into a ribbon-spread pack turns out to be the only card missing from the deck and the deck turns out to be in order. the spectator inserted it in the place where the missing card should be. ultimately, the missing card is found inside the envelope, wax method\nsteve pressley\nstuck on you\nsteve pressley
1995
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 2 Steve Pressley
Stuck on You
A prediction envelope inserted into a ribbon-spread pack turns out to be the only card missing from the deck and the deck turns out to be in order. The spectator inserted it in the place where the missing card should be. Ultimately, the missing card is found inside the envelope, wax method
the eyes have it\nhumorous prediction with eye chart and eventually wrong card transforms into selection\nsimon aronson
1995
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 2 Simon Aronson
The Eyes Have It
humorous prediction with eye chart and eventually wrong card transforms into selection
the pairable\nsome cards are cut from a shuffled deck, two cards are removed to form a card, then card is produced\ntom craven
1995
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 2 Tom Craven
The Pairable
some cards are cut from a shuffled deck, two cards are removed to form a card, then card is produced
rubik's card\nblocks in a box with pip symbols arrange themselves magically to match selection\ntommy wonder
1996
the books of wonder - volume 1 Tommy Wonder
Rubik's Card
blocks in a box with pip symbols arrange themselves magically to match selection
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
a trick for o'brien\nprediction with one-way deck kicker ("you will not pick the joker"), back of selection changes\nmichael close
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close
A Trick for O'Brien
prediction with one-way deck kicker ("You will not pick the Joker"), back of selection changes
jagged edge\nprediction in case, selection made, it jumps out of deck halfway when riffled and is "torn off", second half is in case, with second "no duplicate method"\nkarl fulves
1996
new card rises Karl Fulves
Jagged Edge
prediction in case, selection made, it jumps out of deck halfway when riffled and is "torn off", second half is in case, with second "No Duplicate Method"
undoing the future\ncard placed in envelope as prediction, open prediction procedure, chosen card is actual card from envelope (involving empty pen to apparently write prediction on card)\nkarl fulves\nkixback\nkarl fulves\nthe cassandra quandary\nguy hollingworth
1996
13 prophets Karl Fulves
Undoing The Future
card placed in envelope as prediction, open prediction procedure, chosen card is actual card from envelope (involving empty pen to apparently write prediction on card)
universal stranger\nknown odd-backed card placed in deck, open prediction procedure, other card found, odd-backed changed into this one, faro placement\nkarl fulves
1996
13 prophets Karl Fulves
Universal Stranger
known odd-backed card placed in deck, open prediction procedure, other card found, odd-backed changed into this one, faro placement
o. henry predicts\njoker in pocket, new pack order, open prediction deal done, card e.g. between seven and nine of hearts is face-down and now the joker and eight of hearts in pocket\nkarl fulves\nnight life\nkarl fulves
1996
13 prophets Karl Fulves
O. Henry Predicts
Joker in pocket, new pack order, open prediction deal done, card e.g. between Seven and Nine of Hearts is face-down and now the Joker and Eight of Hearts in pocket
the invisible cards and envelopes\nnamed invisible card put in invisible envelope is put in real envelope and becomes visible there, named number is also on envelope
- first version - forcing the suit
- second version - fifty-two possibilities\ngary kurtz\nthe invisible card and envelopes\nalan shaxon\nthe invisible cards and envelopes\ngary kurtz
1996
notes from the summit (revised edition) Gary Kurtz
The Invisible Cards and Envelopes
named invisible card put in invisible envelope is put in real envelope and becomes visible there, named number is also on envelope
- First Version - Forcing the Suit
- Second Version - Fifty-Two Possibilities
the shpoo prophecy\ntwo cards with odd words written on the back are placed into the deck at random spots by spectator, card next to each odd card is taken out, and when combined with another prediction, forms royal flush in spades\ndominique duvivier
1996
magie duvivier Dominique Duvivier
The Shpoo Prophecy
Two cards with odd words written on the back are placed into the deck at random spots by spectator, card next to each odd card is taken out, and when combined with another prediction, forms Royal Flush in Spades
predicting one of six cards\nmoving counter on row of cards\nnick trost\n"see no evil - hear no evil" (clyde cairy & peter tappan, the new tops, 1967)
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Predicting One of Six Cards
Moving counter on row of cards
Inspired by
"See No Evil - Hear No Evil" (Clyde Cairy & Peter Tappan, The New Tops, 1967)
o-aces\nred backed and blue backed aces, predict selected ace/color of back (presentation by stewart judah), includes ideas by stewart judah (double envelopes) and tom hubbard (himber wallet)\nnick trost\nstewart judah\ndouble envelopes\n unknown
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost, Stewart Judah
O-Aces
Red backed and blue backed Aces, predict selected Ace/color of back (presentation by Stewart Judah), includes ideas by Stewart Judah (double envelopes) and Tom Hubbard (Himber wallet)
dr. j\nunknown face-down card is placed in face-up deck where spectator cuts, the card he cuts to is then the face-down card, sbs deck\nkarl fulves\nnight life\nkarl fulves
1997
the vampire chronicles Karl Fulves
Dr. J
unknown face-down card is placed in face-up deck where spectator cuts, the card he cuts to is then the face-down card, SBS deck
double-stuck\nprediction of two selections in the form of jumbo cards (weird twisting revelation), found to be stapled together, and the actual selections are also stapled together\npeter duffie\ngene maze\nthe stapled card\njohn scarne\njoseph prieto
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie, Gene Maze
Double-Stuck
Prediction of two selections in the form of jumbo cards (weird twisting revelation), found to be stapled together, and the actual selections are also stapled together
far sighted\nfive red-backed cards in five envelopes mixed, die rolled, four envelopes turned over according to number, fifth card predicted\nkarl fulves\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1997
underworld Karl Fulves
Far Sighted
five red-backed cards in five envelopes mixed, die rolled, four envelopes turned over according to number, fifth card predicted
eraser stack\n"unsolved mysteries"
stack cut, seven cards dealt out, next card turned over, if red all red cards are eliminated and so on, same with next cards and suit and odd/even, last card predicted, posed as a problem\nkarl fulves
1997
the fine print Karl Fulves
Eraser Stack
"Unsolved Mysteries"
stack cut, seven cards dealt out, next card turned over, if red all red cards are eliminated and so on, same with next cards and suit and odd/even, last card predicted, posed as a problem
white house cleaning\nspectator finds joker, rest are blank cards\nmarty kane\nmarty kane's "odd lot" from "magic" 8/97
1998
the trapdoor - volume three Marty Kane
wheel of fortune\n"dot com - tricks and stunts with numbers"
spinner in center of circle layout, card chosen by spinning and counting, predicted\nkarl fulves
1998
the fine print Karl Fulves
Wheel of Fortune
"Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
spinner in center of circle layout, card chosen by spinning and counting, predicted
the cassandra quandary\ncard placed in envelope is actual later selection\nguy hollingworth\n"elimacard"\nkarrell fox\nundoing the future\nkarl fulves\nappointment in samarra\ndarwin ortiz
1999
drawing room deceptions Guy Hollingworth
matcho\nspectator freely selects one of four blue cards, magician deals out four previously placed red cards below the blue ones, the chosen blue card matches the corresponding red (first published in new pentagram, vol. 1, no. 8, oct 1969)\nmilton kort\njack avis\none chance in four\nkarl fulves\njack avis\nfourthright\nphilip t. goldstein
1999
kort Milton Kort, Jack Avis
Matcho
Spectator freely selects one of four blue cards, magician deals out four previously placed red cards below the blue ones, the chosen blue card matches the corresponding red (first published in New Pentagram, vol. 1, no. 8, Oct 1969)
no mercy all's fair\nsame as all's fair, but with kicker of producing fifty two of the prediction card in the pocket\ndavid regal\ntip - on the unexpected prediction\nedward marlo\nall's fair\ndavid regal
1999
close-up & personal David Regal
No Mercy All's Fair
Same as All's Fair, but with kicker of producing fifty two of the prediction card in the pocket
this is my stop\nmagician predicts the card where spectator stops dealing at, prediction is etched onto glass mug that contains the deck
- normal deck version
- gimmicked version\ndavid regal
1999
close-up & personal David Regal
This Is My Stop
Magician predicts the card where spectator stops dealing at, prediction is etched onto glass mug that contains the deck
- Normal Deck Version
- Gimmicked Version
esjoker\nodd-backed joker pushed in deck, cards on either side divined and actually written in talk-bubble on joker\ndoug conn
1999
tricks of my trade Doug Conn
ESJoker
odd-backed Joker pushed in deck, cards on either side divined and actually written in talk-bubble on Joker
37 threes\n"dot com - tricks and stunts with numbers"
small packet, spectator cuts and turns over pairs, then two red threes are only reversed cards, comedy prediction is shown to fit\nkarl fulves\nhummer's 18 card mystery\nbob hummer\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1999
the fine print Karl Fulves
37 Threes
"Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
small packet, spectator cuts and turns over pairs, then two red Threes are only reversed cards, comedy prediction is shown to fit
die box construct\n"dot com - tricks and stunts with numbers"
five cards, coin moved around on it while the performer turns his back, sucker prediction in which the cards transform for it to become true\nkarl fulves\nmom and pop puzzle\nbob hummer
1999
the fine print Karl Fulves
Die Box Construct
"Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
five cards, coin moved around on it while the performer turns his back, sucker prediction in which the cards transform for it to become true
paradox\ncard from new pack order removed, spectator cuts exactly where the card came from, without method\ntony corinda
2000
lost vampire secrets Tony Corinda
Paradox
card from new pack order removed, spectator cuts exactly where the card came from, without method
you bet\nprediction of the card which is next to named card, as a bet how many cards are between the two cards\nlewis jones
2000
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 3 Lewis Jones
You Bet
prediction of the card which is next to named card, as a bet how many cards are between the two cards
the christmas tree trick\nbased on a pun, spectator selects two threes, rest of the cards are blank\nmarty kane
2000
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 3 Marty Kane
The Christmas Tree Trick
based on a pun, spectator selects two threes, rest of the cards are blank
matchmaker\ncard is constructed, prediction in form of a playing card is on the table\nlewis jones\nstephen tucker's "doubly impossible"
2000
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 3 Lewis Jones
Matchmaker
card is constructed, prediction in form of a playing card is on the table
a swindle of sorts\nsee bruce bernstein's "eat at joe's"\npaul curry\nsuit-de-suit\njerry k. hartman\ntaste of curry\nhoward hamburg\npaul curry
2001
paul curry's worlds beyond Paul Curry
prediction supreme\nno. 20, some cards chosen and their values added, fifteen, card at that position predicted\n unknown
2001
new self-working card tricks
Unknown
Prediction Supreme
No. 20, some cards chosen and their values added, fifteen, card at that position predicted
odd or even?\nno. 8, three packets, one chosen, predicted ("you will pick the seven group", letter s can be covered/cut off)\n unknown
2001
new self-working card tricks
Unknown
Odd or Even?
No. 8, three packets, one chosen, predicted ("You will pick the seven group", letter s can be covered/cut off)
one chance in four\nno. 60, four aces with numbers on back from different deck, packets dealt in front of each according to chosen number, at this position a match occurs\nkarl fulves\njack avis\nmatcho\nmilton kort\njack avis
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Jack Avis
One Chance in Four
No. 60, four Aces with numbers on back from different deck, packets dealt in front of each according to chosen number, at this position a match occurs
someone like you\nno. 1, five cards chosen from shuffled deck, according to color composition a description of the spectator is read, it's the only one that matches\nkarl fulves\nsomeone like you\nkarl fulves
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Someone Like You
No. 1, five cards chosen from shuffled deck, according to color composition a description of the spectator is read, it's the only one that matches
most wanted list\nno. 4, list with twelve descriptions, one kind and all others ugly, value chosen with two numbers and description at that position is the kind one, small packet counting force\nkarl fulves\nstewart james
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Stewart James
Most Wanted List
No. 4, list with twelve descriptions, one kind and all others ugly, value chosen with two numbers and description at that position is the kind one, small packet counting force
likely suspect\nno. 12, four cards in case, from eleven cards, the card that completes the royal flush is chosen by spectator with procedure involving the values of the cards and counting\nkarl fulves
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Likely Suspect
No. 12, four cards in case, from eleven cards, the card that completes the Royal Flush is chosen by spectator with procedure involving the values of the cards and counting
a volatile card\nno. 48, odd-backed prediction in pocket matches selection, prediction accidentally cut into deck and back of deck changes to match\nkarl fulves
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
A Volatile Card
No. 48, odd-backed prediction in pocket matches selection, prediction accidentally cut into deck and back of deck changes to match
the amazing court-card trick\none of twelve chosen cards chosen, it matches named (by magician) picture card selection, other eleven cards are other court cards\nharry lorayne\n"famous jack of spades trick" (aldo colombini)\nthe amazing court-card trick\nharry lorayne
2001
personal collection Harry Lorayne
The Amazing Court-Card Trick
one of twelve chosen cards chosen, it matches named (by magician) picture card selection, other eleven cards are other court cards
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
draw-black\nsix card on table, one removed by spectator, rest is a full house and removed card fits to matching blackjack card, simultaneous games presentation\nkarl fulves\neffect with howard wurst in swindle sheet\nlottery\nkarl fulves
2001
new card controls Karl Fulves
Draw-Black
six card on table, one removed by spectator, rest is a Full House and removed card fits to matching blackjack card, simultaneous games presentation
the f.i.s.m. act or every card trick in the world in ten minutes\namong other things: shrinking card case, multiple selection, four-of-a-kind production, shrinking deck, card to credit card, jumbo card in wallet as prediction for named card after some byplay\njohn cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
The F.I.S.M. Act or Every Card Trick in the World in Ten Minutes
among other things: shrinking card case, multiple selection, four-of-a-kind production, shrinking deck, card to credit card, jumbo card in wallet as prediction for named card after some byplay
bulgarian solitaire\nfour coin piles with one, two, three and four coins, coins moved around, outcome predicted, card application posed as a problem\nkarl fulves\naugust 1983 column "mathematical games" (martin gardner)
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Bulgarian Solitaire
four coin piles with one, two, three and four coins, coins moved around, outcome predicted, card application posed as a problem
Related to
August 1983 column "Mathematical Games" (Martin Gardner)
card not in wallet\ncard chosen freely from face-up deck, joker in wallet has same back as chosen card, rest is rainbow deck\nfred lessor\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer
2001
latter day secrets Fred Lessor
Card Not In Wallet
card chosen freely from face-up deck, joker in wallet has same back as chosen card, rest is rainbow deck
the stranger #4\n"problems"
two straights/suits, value named, card moved from packet to packet and then some sort of coincidence or transposition occurs, posed as a problem\nkarl fulves\nstranger #1<br>stranger #2<br>stranger #3\nkarl fulves\nthe stranger #4 solution\nmatthew field
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
The Stranger #4
"Problems"
two straights/suits, value named, card moved from packet to packet and then some sort of coincidence or transposition occurs, posed as a problem
appointment in samarra\n\ndarwin ortiz\nthe three goblets' prediction\njuan tamariz\nthe cassandra quandary\nguy hollingworth
2002
scams & fantasies with cards Darwin Ortiz
fourthright\nfour odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card\nphilip t. goldstein\nmatcho\nmilton kort\njack avis
2002
mawny notes Philip T. Goldstein
Fourthright
four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
the stranger #4 solution\ntwo straights/suits, value named, card moved from packet to packet and then some sort of coincidence or transposition occurs\nmatthew field\nthe stranger #4\nkarl fulves
2002
latter day secrets Matthew Field
The Stranger #4 Solution
two straights/suits, value named, card moved from packet to packet and then some sort of coincidence or transposition occurs
superlative lover\nkiss appears on face of selection, its back becomes red\nal leech\nvanni bossi\ntony binarelli\nchicago opener\nfrank everhardt
2003
card college - volume 5 Al Leech, Vanni Bossi, Tony Binarelli
SuperLative Lover
kiss appears on face of selection, its back becomes red
fourthright\nfour odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card\nphilip t. goldstein\nmatcho\nmilton kort\njack avis
2003
... land notes Philip T. Goldstein
Fourthright
four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
the book on color\nred and black cards alternating, ace of spades and hearts pushed in deck, pairs dealt off deck, performer predicts whether the pair with the aces has same colors or not, discussion of principle, "shuffling" (inserting) single cards or few cards into deck\nkarl fulves\ncards that see\nkarl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
The Book On Color
red and black cards alternating, Ace of Spades and Hearts pushed in deck, pairs dealt off deck, performer predicts whether the pair with the Aces has same colors or not, discussion of principle, "shuffling" (inserting) single cards or few cards into deck
cards that see\nspectator places four aces in spread while performer is not looking, pairs dealt off, performer predicts whether aces come out in matching color pairs or not\nkarl fulves\nthe book on color\nkarl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Cards That See
spectator places four Aces in spread while performer is not looking, pairs dealt off, performer predicts whether Aces come out in matching color pairs or not
sealed thoughts\nspectator cuts off some cards, shuffles them and distributes them reversed in deck, then notes down their values in order and cases deck, performer looks at list and predicts color match combinations when cards are dealt off in pairs\nkarl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Sealed Thoughts
spectator cuts off some cards, shuffles them and distributes them reversed in deck, then notes down their values in order and cases deck, performer looks at list and predicts color match combinations when cards are dealt off in pairs
not not true\nprediction written and torn up, two cards chosen and one put back, triumph done, rejected card turns out to be dismissed prediction\nkarl fulves\nselect & reject\nkarl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Not Not True
prediction written and torn up, two cards chosen and one put back, Triumph done, rejected card turns out to be dismissed prediction
perfect strangers\ncato, koenig's tapestry, prediction combo with rainbow packet\njohn bannon\nimperfect strangers\nrobin robertson\nstrange but perfect\njerry k. hartman
2004
dear mr. fantasy John Bannon
Perfect Strangers
CATO, Koenig's Tapestry, prediction combo with rainbow packet
cut & cancel\nweird, card placed on table shows up in deck after two-packet back-and-forth cut deeper force and tabled card becomes prediction\nkarl fulves
2004
when psychics play poker Karl Fulves
Cut & Cancel
weird, card placed on table shows up in deck after two-packet back-and-forth cut deeper force and tabled card becomes prediction
cardboard roulette\nfive card cases on table, as chosen from another deck, all decks removed one by one, face-up as pops out of one deck and four jacks from the other\nkarl fulves\nluck & roulette\nkarl fulves
2004
under tension Karl Fulves
Cardboard Roulette
five card cases on table, AS chosen from another deck, all decks removed one by one, face-up AS pops out of one deck and four Jacks from the other
child's play\nspectator uses two crayons to select two cards - black crayon select black card, red crayon select red card. names of cards are found printed on crayon sleeve\njay sankey\ndavid acer
2004
random acts of magic Jay Sankey, David Acer
Child's Play
Spectator uses two crayons to select two cards - black crayon select black card, red crayon select red card. Names of cards are found printed on crayon sleeve
ham and ace sandwich\n"beta", sandwiched prediction on top of deck, "kind of matches" selection a few times, then finally it is a selected card\nwesley james
2004
enchantments Wesley James
Ham and Ace Sandwich
"beta", sandwiched prediction on top of deck, "kind of matches" selection a few times, then finally it is a selected card
a vision or a dream?\n"final", thought of card, spectator does some procedure according to value and suit of card, at the end all cards are blank except selection\nwesley james\nmind reader's dream\nbob hummer
2004
enchantments Wesley James