the spirit envelope \n three selections, slip of paper with their names appears in previously empty envelope \n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
The Spirit Envelope
three selections, slip of paper with their names appears in previously empty envelope
die geisterschrift in verbindung mit "hypnose à la hansen" \n 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 \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 \n no. 5, x-ray deck openly shown, card from another deck inserted, spectator looks through hole at index, card predicted, repeated \n charles 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
the new nightmare effect \n selected card vanishes and turns out to be card previously removed \n theodore annemann \n predicción pesadilla \n roberto mansilla
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
The New Nightmare Effect
selected card vanishes and turns out to be card previously removed
thought foretold \n a card is burnt unseen and then deck is examined - one card missing, predicted \n charles 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
before your eyes \n message on slate becomes name of selection when wiping over it, idea by charles nyquist on page 270 \n norman ashworth \n phantom hand \n oscar weigle \n before your eyes improvement \n walter b. gibson \n slated for action \n james torry \n before the eyes variation \n norman ashworth \n velleda variations \n stephen tucker \n wipeout \n thomas alan waters \n the human eraser \n steve beam \n cardtrik \n steve beam \n etaoin shrdlu \n karl fulves \n contest influence solutions \n max abrams \n subliminal message \n mick ayres \n cue-cards \n mick ayres \n toro \n christoph borer \n krabat \n mireille \n nadia "lou" schürmann \n die verwandlung der schrift \n christoph borer
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
voodoo \n 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 \n arthur monroe \n encore voodoo \n eddie 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
criss-cross \n 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 \n stephen 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
two fearless feats - 2. \n name of selected card appears on tissue paper (via tarbell's "phanteario") \n stewart james
1940
the jinx 51-100 Stewart James
Two Fearless Feats - 2.
name of selected card appears on tissue paper (via Tarbell's "Phanteario")
weird coin \n coin borrowed, half deck dealt in four piles, top card correspond with year of coin, sum counted down, card predicted \n del 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 \n selected card vanishes and turns out to be card previously removed \n theodore 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 \n card value burns itself into paper stretched in a frame, paper index on back of cards \n henry weisl \n robert greene \n as in a mirror darkly \n robert 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
personality test \n face-up/face-down prediction of number of cards, weird, cato related, personality type presentation \n bob hummer \n personality test \n bob hummer
1945
3 pets Bob Hummer
Personality Test
face-up/face-down prediction of number of cards, weird, CATO related, personality type presentation
it's a natural \n no. 11, spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n it's a natural \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n more natural \n paul 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 \n automatic writing turns out to be the selected card, way to write in mirror writing, see also p. 842 \n bill woodfield \n coptic enigma \n robert 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 \n spectator writes the prediction, posed as a problem \n edward marlo \n the spectator's prediction \n edward marlo
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo
The Spectator's Prediction
spectator writes the prediction, posed as a problem
sneaky card to pocket \n two cards selected, the first is not found but mentioned in an insurance policy, the second card appears in a sealed envelope \n don 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 \n cardboard piece (with bug drawing on one side and prediction on other side) rides along as spread is flipped over on table \n karrell fox \n night flight \n karl 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 \n automatic writing turns out to be the name of selection, when looked at in mirror \n robert parrish \n automatic writing \n bill 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
surprise prediction \n mccombical prediction variation, with slate \n eugene gloye \n billy mccomb
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 Eugene Gloye, Billy McComb
the moving pencil \n card signed on back, psychological face up spread force \n harry lorayne \n ouija principle \n b.c. milnov \n a question of sex \n roberto giobbi \n word association \n wayne dobson \n die unterschrift \n jörg alexander weber \n compatibility \n wayne dobson \n using equivoque in "the trick that cannot be explained" \n paul vigil
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
The Moving Pencil
card signed on back, psychological face up spread force
blackout! \n spectator finds card that is marked on back, can only be performed in totally dark room \n harry 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
merely a coincidence \n number arrived at with dice is counted down, heart flush and twos show up which fits prediction \n alton sharpe \n jack 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 \n spectator shuffles deck and deals cards out in blocks of four, suit of face card of any packet and value of next packet's top card are combined to represent a card, this is predicted \n karl fulves \n secret counting \n karl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
Interface Technique - Example 17
spectator shuffles deck and deals cards out in blocks of four, 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 \n presentation idea, see also following item \n karl fulves \n interlocking stacks \n karl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
prophet's loss \n 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 \n karl 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
the closed prediction \n spectator removes card from sixteen-card packet, performer faro shuffles and finds mate \n karl fulves
1970
epilogue Karl Fulves
The Closed Prediction
spectator removes card from sixteen-card packet, performer faro shuffles and finds mate
to the point \n deck on cork board, spectator throws dart, hit card matches prediction, for clarification see p. 372 \n bill taylor \n modern dart \n philip 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 \n tantalizer type routine with cut-off packet, card predicted and one of same value is on top of discard pile, see also p. 373 \n john hamilton \n martin gardner's "the unexpected hanging" (p. 155) \n the spectator's choice \n stewart judah \n heaps again \n john hamilton \n the australian deal \n john hamilton \n oracle \n karl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 John Hamilton
Down & Out
Tantalizer type routine with cut-off packet, card predicted and one of same value is on top of discard pile, see also p. 373
devilish die \n die wrapped in flash paper is rolled, paper burned, rolled number counted down to, card predicted on paper piece underneath die \n roy walton \n i.o.u \n paul 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 \n prediction with deck vanish (and optional reproduction), inspired by kosky routine from talisman, nov. 1970 \n allan ackerman \n stand up miniscule \n john 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 \n 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 \n karl fulves \n the reverse riffle shuffle \n karl 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 \n prediction is placed between sandwich cards, selection as well, they turn out to be the same
- a variation in handling \n karl fulves \n future minus \n karl 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
working against time \n egg timer with miniature card on bottom used, card under egg timer change into selection with "the card under the timer" line \n sam schwartz \n dropsy diddle \n eddie fields \n the lucky coin \n roberto 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
prediction surprise & clock combination \n card chosen with cut & count procedure has odd back, re-counting force, ambiguous color changing deck \n edward marlo \n overkill \n les emberg \n allan ackerman \n edward marlo
1971
on the clock effect Edward Marlo
Prediction Surprise & Clock Combination
card chosen with cut & count procedure has odd back, re-counting force, ambiguous color changing deck
try this for size \n off beat prediction of position 14 3/4 \n richard himber \n "try this for size" (richard himber, mum, sep. 1969) \n location plus \n don nielsen \n mathematical card trick \n steve beam
1972
the living end Richard Himber
before the eyes variation \n message on paper becomes name of selection when wiping over it \n norman ashworth \n before your eyes \n norman ashworth
1972
the living end Norman Ashworth
Before the Eyes Variation
message on paper becomes name of selection when wiping over it
margin for error \n card from under mat to deck, prediction presentation, also as transposition (see note 1) \n karl 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 \n see also bruce bernstein's "eat at joe's" \n paul curry \n pensées \n jon racherbaumer \n suit-de-suit \n jerry k. hartman \n mix 'n' match \n dave campbell \n a swindle of suits \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n countdown simulator \n steve beam \n taste of curry \n howard hamburg \n paul curry
1974
paul curry presents Paul Curry
obsolete prediction \n four packets of four cards with different order of red and black cards, chosen one matches the prediction \n roy 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 \n karl 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 \n 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 \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 \n using stevens control, card at position derived by two dice is predicted \n karl 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 \n 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 \n karl 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 \n card selected, comedy mind-reading, then card is seen to be stuck to wall from beginning \n roger 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? \n thirteen cards of one suit, chosen one is only not from this suit \n philip t. goldstein \n amazement-al \n frederick 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 \n coincidence effect - spectator places a row of ace, two, three on table, matches order of performer's row of ace, two and three \n nick 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 \n cards dealt to any year called for from 1900 to 1975, plus predict a card \n nick trost \n the ultra date trick \n nick 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 \n extension to year 2000 for a prediction and a date \n nick trost \n a prediction and a date - updated \n nick 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 \n 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 \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
grant's "predicto" book and card test \n number up to fifty-two named, that card value used to count to a page and word in book, word written on reversed card in deck \n u. f. grant \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism U. F. Grant, Burling Hull
Grant's "Predicto" Book and Card Test
number up to fifty-two named, that card value used to count to a page and word in book, word written on reversed card in deck
lottery \n spectator chooses right card to fill a 21 hand \n karl fulves \n prelude \n allen lang \n open selection \n francis haxton \n lottery \n dan macmillan \n redblackjack \n karl fulves \n draw-black \n karl fulves
1977
packet switches (part four) Karl Fulves
a-ten-tion \n prediction on table, three cards removed, two spectators are shown the cards, one sees three threes of hearts, the other three sevens of hearts, prediction card is ten and the three cards change to other tens \n stephen minch \n a-ten-tion \n stephen minch
1977
creations of a magical madman Stephen Minch
A-Ten-Tion
prediction on table, three cards removed, two spectators are shown the cards, one sees three Threes of Hearts, the other three Sevens of Hearts, prediction card is Ten and the three cards change to other Tens
prediculous \n cards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be kings of hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at \n stephen minch \n prediculous \n stephen 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
card-puzzle \n blocks in a box with pip symbols arrange themselves magically to match selection \n tommy wonder \n rubik's card \n tommy wonder
1977
jos bema - lecture Tommy Wonder
Card-Puzzle
blocks in a box with pip symbols arrange themselves magically to match selection
celestial navigation \n odd-backed prediction card is signed on back and put in wallet, selection from another deck turns out to be same card \n karl fulves \n celestial navigation \n karl 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 \n double prediction, prediction written of card found when spectator's card is spelled to, and duplicate of spectator's card in pocket \n larry 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
comeback \n off-beat prediction, same back design \n steve beam
1978
they don't make trap doors like they used to do or you too can walk on water Steve Beam
date prediction \n variation of "spectator cuts and counts to the aces", date on coin is prediction \n edward 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 \n prediction reads: "there will be an even number of packets containing and odd number of cards" \n charlie 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! \n gag prediction is erased, name of card remains, using eraser-mate pen \n looy simonoff \n norman 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 \n coin cut, then spectator chooses any card and this one is predicted on back of coin \n scott weiser \n darwin ortiz \n les shore \n dropsy diddle \n eddie fields \n the lucky coin \n roberto 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 \n face-up/face-down prediction of number of cards, weird, cato related \n karl fulves \n 5-4 \n karl fulves \n personality test \n bob hummer
1979
four color problems Karl Fulves
Type Casting
face-up/face-down prediction of number of cards, weird, CATO related
stand up miniscule \n prediction in which only four-of-a-kind remains and deck vanishes \n john carney \n minuscule deck \n allan ackerman
1979
conjuror's journal John Carney
Stand Up Miniscule
prediction in which only four-of-a-kind remains and deck vanishes
r & b \n selection matches odd-backed prediction, than the back colors change of deck and prediction \n bob brook \n harry franke trick in hugard's magic monthly \n technicolor cards \n karl 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 \n card distributed on table, yet performer finds a specific card, featuring one-handed tenkai palm \n karl fulves
1979
the chronicles Karl Fulves
One-Hand Tenkai
card distributed on table, yet performer finds a specific card, featuring one-handed Tenkai palm
the trap \n 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 \n karl 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
guaranteed future \n comedy fortune telling routine in which current date comes out, spectator gives kiss to performer \n karrell 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 \n invisible deck and table, spectator names a card, it is the only jumbo card in the pocket \n karrell fox \n success is simple \n ken 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
complementary out \n out, card with same value and same suit are removed from pocket \n steve beam \n don morris \n nate leipzig's "the complementary cards" in john scarne's "scarne on card tricks"
1979
inside outs Steve Beam, Don Morris
Complementary Out
out, card with same value and same suit are removed from pocket
Inspired by
Nate Leipzig's "The Complementary Cards" in John Scarne's "Scarne on Card Tricks"
overkill \n \n les emberg \n allan ackerman \n edward marlo \n prediction surprise & clock combination \n edward marlo \n overclock \n randy wakeman
1980
close-up fantasies — book i Les Emberg, Allan Ackerman, Edward Marlo
personality test \n face-up/face-down prediction of number of cards, weird, cato related, personality type presentation \n bob hummer \n personality test \n bob hummer \n type casting \n karl fulves \n triple humdinger \n peter duffie
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
velleda variations \n sentence is erased, name of selection appears, erasable ink \n stephen tucker \n before your eyes \n norman ashworth
1980
the talon Stephen Tucker
Velleda Variations
sentence is erased, name of selection appears, erasable ink
an up/down bet \n packet of cards is shuffled face-up/face-down and then cards discarded according to rule, orientation of last card is predicted \n martin 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 \n two eleven-card packets with ace through jack from two decks are dealt, predicted value matches in position and backs transpose \n karl 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 \n flap of card case with prediction is torn off and restored \n paul 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 \n ace to ten packet, mixed face up and down by spectator, number of reversed cards and their total predicted, cato principle \n charles hudson \n a couple of pages \n harry lorayne \n sum hummer explored \n richard 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
chaser \n card that spectator removes from half a deck is apparently predicted \n karl fulves \n cult poker \n karl fulves
1982
card counting Karl Fulves
Chaser
card that spectator removes from half a deck is apparently predicted
insight straight \n 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 \n thomas alan waters \n larry 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 \n reversed card appears on top of deck when deck is stroked with a board, selection written on board \n a. 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 \n al koran five-star deck, prediction is jumbo card on the wall when an elevator is left \n michael 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 \n 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!") \n simon 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 \n half card as prediction, some more half cards in envelopes, selection with die \n roxy \n triangle prediction \n ron 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 \n some cards dealt, dealt packets, selection and prediction make up a royal flush \n john 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 \n name of called out card is found written on a selected card \n stephen tucker \n paul brignall
1983
spell-binder Stephen Tucker, Paul Brignall
Anatomy Deck
name of called out card is found written on a selected card
ah ha \n two blank cards under spectator's hand fuse into one with drawing of named card, mirror writing \n karl 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 \n based on "inverse duplex" from new tops, strange prediction effect involving numbers, automatic placement for two selections \n michael close \n stewart 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
the human eraser \n message on paper becomes name of selection when wiping over it or when spectator tries to erase it, rubber cement \n steve beam \n before your eyes \n norman ashworth \n subliminal message \n mick ayres \n the trapdoor issue #4 \n steve 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
pieces of 8 \n cards with numbers, selection does not match prediction, prediction changes to correct number, rubber cement \n steve 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 house that jack built \n no. 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 \n card selected, the other three cards of the same value are shown to be in different pockets, multiple methods \n al smith \n stephen 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 \n spectator cuts deck and places top cards in five different pockets, performer shows that he did the same beforehand, cards match \n thomas 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 \n writing appears on card that can be seen in red cellophane envelope (1943) \n frederick 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> \n 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 \n karl 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
squiggle \n spectator marks card, marking, pen color and card are predicted \n jay sankey \n richard sanders
1986
sankey panky Jay Sankey, Richard Sanders
Squiggle
spectator marks card, marking, pen color and card are predicted
nexto \n 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 \n karl 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 \n prediction, blank card, writing is seen with flashlight, see also p. 264 for additional ideas by phillip young \n wayne 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
a failsafe prediction \n two phases, deck changes into one-way-forcing deck \n david regal
1987
star quality — the magic of david regal David Regal
A Failsafe Prediction
two phases, deck changes into one-way-forcing deck
pocket predict \n card placed in spectator's inside pocket, same card then comes from performer's pocket, spectator's pocket is empty \n karl 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 \n cards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be kings of hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at \n stephen minch \n prediculous \n stephen 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 \n prediction on table, three cards removed, two spectators are shown the cards, one sees three threes of hearts, the other three sevens of hearts, prediction card is ten and the three cards change to other tens \n stephen minch \n a-ten-tion \n stephen minch
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
courtroom \n number from one to twelve named, card at that position is only number card amongst picture cards, then situation reverses and there is only one picture card amongst number cards \n jerry sadowitz \n diamond cut diamond \n alex elmsley
1987
inspirations Jerry Sadowitz
Courtroom
number from one to twelve named, card at that position is only number card amongst picture cards, then situation reverses and there is only one picture card amongst number cards
superlative lover \n kiss appears on face of selection, its back becomes red \n roberto giobbi \n "latin lover opener" (tony binarelli, playmagic, 1976) \n superlative lover \n roberto giobbi
1987
cardperfect Roberto Giobbi
SuperLative Lover
kiss appears on face of selection, its back becomes red
the name is the same \n prediction, at the end spectator's name appears on back of card \n gary kurtz \n name it! \n gary 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 \n toy letters on a slate forming a message, some fall down and forming name of selection \n steve 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 \n 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 \n karl 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 \n no. 59, one of four cards forced, some face-up cards added together to arrive at same card in another deck \n karl 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 \n wrong prediction (js) is changed into 7s and miniature 4s \n brother 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 \n card splits in three miniature card, another card visibly grows to normal size, prediction presentation \n brother john hamman \n sandwich-ception \n harapan 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 \n two rows, spectator exchanges two cards which are predicted via backs, posed as problem \n karl 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 \n out of five cards spectator picks the right one to complete his blackjack, "the red prediction" \n karl fulves \n lottery \n karl fulves \n strathjack \n roy 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 \n three prediction cards, card is selected, prediction cards have same value and when added together total is position of selection in the deck \n steve 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 \n card named, word "impossible" looked up in dictionary, selection is written next to it, long-short pages \n bob farmer \n deja voodoo 2.0 \n bob 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
name it! \n at the end spectator's name appears on back of card \n gary kurtz \n the name is the same \n gary kurtz \n mxyzptlk \n tomas blomberg
1990
unexplainable acts Gary Kurtz
Name It!
at the end spectator's name appears on back of card
the equalizer \n slight variation on aronson's "shufflebored" \n harry lorayne \n simon aronson \n equalizer credit information \n simon aronson
1990
trend setters Harry Lorayne, Simon Aronson
through the universe - backwards \n odd-backed prediction card changes (turns out to be) selection, then transposes with it, then deck changes back color, "structually, the effect is subtle, yet at the same time fully cocked." \n ben harris
1990
mad fax and other mysteries Ben Harris
Through the Universe - Backwards
odd-backed prediction card changes (turns out to be) selection, then transposes with it, then deck changes back color, "Structually, the effect is subtle, yet at the same time fully cocked."
the book of fortunes \n humorous presentation, selection derived at by "power-of-thought"-coincidence is predicted in book \n alex elmsley \n pure devilry \n peter duffie
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 \n spectator turns over two cards, they are the only red-backed \n edward marlo \n carte blanche prediction \n roberto 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 \n card with stamp on back is shuffled into deck, any card selected from face is the one, gaffed deck version \n edward marlo \n the one-cent trick \n edward 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 \n 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 \n steve pressley \n stuck on you \n steve 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 \n 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 \n steve 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
quarters \n jumbo card as prediction, quarters of cut jumbo cards are selected, prediction match even though one corner does not fit the card \n aldo colombini \n five-way fours \n randy wakeman
1991
fism lecture notes Aldo Colombini
Quarters
jumbo card as prediction, quarters of cut jumbo cards are selected, prediction match even though one corner does not fit the card
pieces of the future \n balloon is burst and deck of card appears, pieces of balloon predict card \n tomo maeda
1992
five times five - japan Tomo Maeda
Pieces of the Future
balloon is burst and deck of card appears, pieces of balloon predict card
median \n 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 \n karl 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 \n predicting that all pairs come off with a red and a black card after riffle shuffle in off-beat way \n karl 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 \n color, card and word from book predicted on three billets, reprinted from pentagram vol. 1 no. 1, 1946 \n peter 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 \n different colored back prediction matches selection, with a full deck of jokers as climax \n philip t. goldstein \n gaming the rules \n jon 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 \n 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. \n muneo 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 \n 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 \n ron 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 \n two decks, reversed card in one deck, birthday count procedure with other deck to arrive at a "birthday card", it matches prediction \n karl fulves \n birthday value - birthday suit \n karl 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
hummer of a trick variation \n some cards mixed face-up/face-down by spectator, performer takes one section under the table briefly, in the end there are the same number of face-up cards in two piles \n peter duffie \n hummer of a trick! \n robert page \n bob hummer
1993
profile Peter Duffie
Hummer of a Trick Variation
some cards mixed face-up/face-down by spectator, performer takes one section under the table briefly, in the end there are the same number of face-up cards in two piles
duprediction \n arrangement of symbol cards predicted \n philip t. goldstein \n self-duplicating set-ups \n karl fulves
1994
thabbatical Philip T. Goldstein
you, babe \n after counting procedure with birthday a card with value nine is selected, ninth item on a list matches spectator in humorous way \n karl fulves \n 3 little words \n stewart james \n thought process \n sam schwartz \n notes on contemplation \n karl 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 \n 6x5 grid of cards, rows and columns selected via values from other deck until 1 card remains, it's odd-backed \n karl 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 \n named number is counted to, card is noted and rest of the cards are blank \n tom craven \n the perfect stopper \n steven 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 \n 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 \n karl fulves \n next! \n paul curry \n he finds it \n karl fulves \n john scarne \n informant \n karl 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 \n 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 \n karl fulves \n linear a \n karl 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 \n prediction on napkin with pen through it, prediction comes true and napkin restored, cornelius' "pen through anything" \n chad 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 \n 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 \n gary kurtz \n "the invisible cards and envelopes" (alan shaxon, practical sorcery) \n the invisible cards and envelopes \n gary 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 \n five cards are taken from a deck and spectator selects one, prediction states selection and other four cards \n philip t. goldstein \n written wrongs \n r. paul wilson
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
two wrongs make it right \n 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 \n simon 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 \n 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 \n karl 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 \n card is predicted in form of mates and by adding values cards position is found \n steve pressley \n 21 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 \n 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 \n steve pressley \n stuck on you \n steve 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 \n humorous prediction with eye chart and eventually wrong card transforms into selection \n simon 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 \n some cards are cut from a shuffled deck, two cards are removed to form a card, then card is produced \n tom 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
strange writings \n spectator choses card and with a pen squiggles some lines on the back of the card, prediction card is same card with the same squiggle on its odd back \n r. paul wilson \n hartman trick from card craft (which is a variation of a jay sankey trick)
1995
chaos theories R. Paul Wilson
Strange Writings
spectator choses card and with a pen squiggles some lines on the back of the card, prediction card is same card with the same squiggle on its odd back
Inspired by
Hartman trick from Card Craft (which is a variation of a Jay Sankey trick)
rubik's card \n blocks in a box with pip symbols arrange themselves magically to match selection \n tommy wonder \n card-puzzle \n tommy 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
the anything deck \n any word (!) appears written on cards \n paul harris \n tea table telepathy \n al baker \n say anything \n matt baker
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3 Paul Harris
bat fishing \n borrowed dollar bill, eight cards selected, their values are serial number of bill \n paul 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 \n prediction with one-way deck kicker ("you will not pick the joker"), back of selection changes \n michael 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 \n 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" \n karl 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 \n 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) \n karl fulves \n kixback \n karl fulves \n the cassandra quandary \n guy 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 \n known odd-backed card placed in deck, open prediction procedure, other card found, odd-backed changed into this one, faro placement \n karl 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 \n 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 \n karl fulves \n night life \n karl 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 \n 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 \n gary kurtz \n the invisible card and envelopes \n alan shaxon \n the invisible cards and envelopes \n gary 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
the shpoo prophecy \n 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 \n dominique 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
braindeath \n card named, a card is reversed in deck, it is not the selection but faces the selection and the selection's name is written on its back \n peter duffie
1996
untold Peter Duffie
Braindeath
card named, a card is reversed in deck, it is not the selection but faces the selection and the selection's name is written on its back
spectator's card trick \n \n nick trost \n the spectator does a trick \n al leech \n untouched re-touched \n syd segal
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
predicting one of six cards \n moving counter on row of cards \n nick 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 \n 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) \n nick trost \n stewart judah \n double 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 \n 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 \n karl fulves \n night life \n karl 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 \n 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 \n peter duffie \n gene maze \n the stapled card \n john scarne \n joseph 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 \n five red-backed cards in five envelopes mixed, die rolled, four envelopes turned over according to number, fifth card predicted \n karl fulves \n informant \n karl 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 \n karl 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
three indicators \n three unknown cards on table and two selections, when selection is added to cards, they're shown to be four-of-a-kind, repeated with second selection \n david solomon \n magic, feb. 1993 \n 100% confidence \n jack parker
1997
solomon's mind David Solomon
Three Indicators
three unknown cards on table and two selections, when selection is added to cards, they're shown to be four-of-a-kind, repeated with second selection
avery which way but loose \n signed sticker is placed on random card, turns out to be back of freely named card \n richard bartram, jr.
1997
trephine Richard Bartram, Jr.
Avery Which Way But Loose
signed sticker is placed on random card, turns out to be back of freely named card
the beginning of the end \n spectator cuts to a card, its value indicates position of ace of spades from top \n peter duffie
1997
n.d.e. — a near deck experience Peter Duffie
The Beginning of the End
spectator cuts to a card, its value indicates position of Ace of Spades from top
white house cleaning \n spectator finds joker, rest are blank cards \n marty kane \n marty 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 \n karl 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
centrifugal diary \n spectator cuts off pile and counts court cards for month and either red or black number cards for day, forcing a day with a stack, word in calendar predicted \n peter duffie
1998
deck direct Peter Duffie
Centrifugal Diary
spectator cuts off pile and counts court cards for month and either red or black number cards for day, forcing a day with a stack, word in calendar predicted
intuitive \n cards with colored spots and numbers, some selected, a prediction is matched \n peter duffie \n triple humdinger \n peter duffie
1998
five times five — scotland Peter Duffie
Intuitive
cards with colored spots and numbers, some selected, a prediction is matched
chance in four \n four red-backed cards with number 5, 10, 15 and 20, one number chosen and card at that position matches the red-backed card with that number and others don't \n jack avis \n one chance in four \n karl fulves \n jack avis \n babylon \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Chance in Four
four red-backed cards with number 5, 10, 15 and 20, one number chosen and card at that position matches the red-backed card with that number and others don't
the cassandra quandary \n card placed in envelope is actual later selection \n guy hollingworth \n "elimacard" \n karrell fox \n undoing the future \n karl fulves \n appointment in samarra \n darwin ortiz \n casual cassandra \n joshua jay
1999
drawing room deceptions Guy Hollingworth
matcho \n 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) \n milton kort \n jack avis \n one chance in four \n karl fulves \n jack avis \n fourthright \n philip 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 \n same as all's fair, but with kicker of producing fifty two of the prediction card in the pocket \n david regal \n tip - on the unexpected prediction \n edward marlo \n all's fair \n david 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 \n magician predicts the card where spectator stops dealing at, prediction is etched onto glass mug that contains the deck
- normal deck version
- gimmicked version \n david 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
esjoker \n odd-backed joker pushed in deck, cards on either side divined and actually written in talk-bubble on joker \n doug 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 \n karl fulves \n hummer's 18 card mystery \n bob hummer \n informant \n karl 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 \n karl fulves \n mom and pop puzzle \n bob 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
the red sail \n cards with question marks on the back, color changing deck meets red hot mama \n david stone \n the color-changing deck \n harry lorayne
1999
mietek — lecture notes David Stone
The Red Sail
cards with question marks on the back, color changing deck meets Red Hot Mama
the cardmaster \n miniature card chosen and inserted into book by spectator, on that page is written the name of the selection \n jay sankey \n david acer
1999
natural selections — volume ii Jay Sankey, David Acer
The Cardmaster
miniature card chosen and inserted into book by spectator, on that page is written the name of the selection
nomen omen: three approaches \n ideas for the marketed trick, names written on backs of every card, one card chosen from front and one from back, other side of each card predicted
- the "collection" approach (ken schwabe)
- star power
- cardtune \n david acer \n ken schwabe \n michel huot \n "nomen omen" (david acer, marketed 1990)
1999
natural selections — volume ii David Acer, Ken Schwabe, Michel Huot
Nomen Omen: Three Approaches
ideas for the marketed trick, names written on backs of every card, one card chosen from front and one from back, other side of each card predicted
supplementary note \n spectator finds two red nine via counting, prediction says "you will not pick a black nine" \n karl fulves \n simple and conclusive (mathematical) method \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Karl Fulves
Supplementary Note
spectator finds two red Nine via counting, prediction says "You will not pick a black Nine"
paradox \n card from new pack order removed, spectator cuts exactly where the card came from, without method \n tony 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 \n prediction of the card which is next to named card, as a bet how many cards are between the two cards \n lewis jones \n culinary bet \n steve beam
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 \n based on a pun, spectator selects two threes, rest of the cards are blank \n marty 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 \n card is constructed, prediction in form of a playing card is on the table \n lewis jones \n stephen 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
culinary bet \n different handling for you bet, prediction of the card which is next to named card, as a bet how many cards are between the two cards \n steve beam \n you bet \n lewis jones
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Steve Beam
Culinary Bet
different handling for You Bet, prediction of the card which is next to named card, as a bet how many cards are between the two cards
a swindle of sorts \n see bruce bernstein's "eat at joe's" \n paul curry \n suit-de-suit \n jerry k. hartman \n taste of curry \n howard hamburg \n paul curry
2001
paul curry's worlds beyond Paul Curry