four-of-a-kinds\ndeck is dealt in thirteen piles, value named, one pile is removed that consists of all those cards\n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
Four-of-a-kinds
deck is dealt in thirteen piles, value named, one pile is removed that consists of all those cards
kunststück à la cumberland\nthree cards removed by spectators and placed in handkerchief, predicted on three billets in goblet, they travel back into deck, billet index\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Kunststück à la Cumberland
three cards removed by spectators and placed in handkerchief, predicted on three billets in goblet, they travel back into deck, billet index
neueste methode, karte zu erraten\nstebbins type stack with 32 cards\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
tricks with the prearranged deck\neight kings - set up explained with methods to calculate cards and their positions (applicable for any cyclic stack)\ns. w. erdnase\nthirty minute memorized deck\nallan ackerman\ns. w. erdnase
1902
the expert at the card table S. W. Erdnase
Tricks with the Prearranged Deck
Eight Kings - set up explained with methods to calculate cards and their positions (applicable for any cyclic stack)
the great poker trick\n"a particular favorite of mr. adrian plate", new deck opened and shuffled, seven hands dealt and performer wins\nadrian plate
1909
the art of magic Adrian Plate
The Great Poker Trick
"a particular favorite of Mr. Adrian Plate", new deck opened and shuffled, seven hands dealt and performer wins
a novel detection\nno. 4, spectator counts down cards and remembers the last one, halves riffle shuffled together, interlocking chains\ncharles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
A Novel Detection
No. 4, spectator counts down cards and remembers the last one, halves riffle shuffled together, interlocking chains
the new pack detection\nno. 7, deck is split in two and two cards selected and exchanged, both cards are divined\ncharles t. jordan\nnew pack detection\ncharles t. jordan
1920
ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The New Pack Detection
No. 7, deck is split in two and two cards selected and exchanged, both cards are divined
the life saver\nno. 8, single card location, from new deck order\ncharles t. jordan\nthe life saver\ncharles t. jordan
1920
ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan
the impromptu arranged pack\nno. 9, from new pack order to si stebbins, dealing\ncharles t. jordan\nthe si stebbins secret\ndarwin ortiz\nedward marlo\nrussell "rusduck" duck
1920
ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Impromptu Arranged Pack
No. 9, from New Pack Order to Si Stebbins, dealing
the spelling fool!\nno. 9, spelling to suits and through values\ncharles t. jordan\nt. nelson downs
1920
ten new sleight of hand card tricks Charles T. Jordan, T. Nelson Downs
count the cut\nspectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, si stebbins\ncharles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Count the Cut
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, Si Stebbins
argument\n- history of memorized/stacked decks in magic
- basic description of some features of the nikola system\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Argument
- History of memorized/stacked decks in magic
- Basic description of some features of the Nikola system
curriculum\ndetailed mnemonic system to help memorize the nikola stack, plus some basic analysis of the arrangement:
- whist or bridge
- spelling bee
- poker
- nap\nlouis nikola\nthe spelling bee\nlouis nikola\nthe game of "nap"\nlouis nikola\nthe game of poker\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Curriculum
Detailed mnemonic system to help memorize the Nikola Stack, plus some basic analysis of the arrangement:
- WHIST OR BRIDGE
- SPELLING BEE
- POKER
- NAP
spelling\nspell to three different cards consecutively (named by magician)\nlouis nikola\nspelling\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Spelling
Spell to three different cards consecutively (named by magician)
all trumps\nproduce all thirteen hearts for a perfect bridge hand, linked to wizard's whist\nlouis nikola\nwizard's whist\nlouis nikola\nall trumps\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
All Trumps
Produce all thirteen hearts for a perfect Bridge hand, linked to Wizard's Whist
the spelling bee\nace to king spelled out from the top (jack miscalled as king)\nlouis nikola\ncurriculum\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
The Spelling Bee
Ace to King spelled out from the top (Jack miscalled as King)
the game of poker\neveryone gets good hands, you get royal flush in hearts\nlouis nikola\ncurriculum\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
The Game of Poker
Everyone gets good hands, you get Royal Flush in Hearts
super mental card effect\nthought of card is found on number performer says in cut half, alternative ending, card stab\njack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master miracles Jack Merlin
Super Mental Card Effect
thought of card is found on number performer says in cut half, alternative ending, card stab
stacking the deck for ireland's card tricks including two poker deals\n- the first poker deal
- the second poker deal
with ireland's memorized deck\nlaurie ireland
1931
ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland
Stacking the Deck for Ireland's Card Tricks Including Two Poker Deals
- The First Poker Deal
- The Second Poker Deal
with Ireland's memorized deck
any deck read from the card backs\ncards named by looking at the back
- first method with a "set-up" deck
- with borrowed deck (secretly faced deck)\nralph w. hull\n unknown\n"seeing with fingertips" (howard albright)
1933
more "eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull, Unknown
Any Deck Read From the Card Backs
cards named by looking at the back
- First Method with a "Set-Up" Deck
- With Borrowed Deck (secretly faced deck)
a thought is fathomed\nusing deck of cards to force page number, si stebbins\ntheodore annemann\nfathomed thought\ntheodore annemann\na fathomed thought\nsam schwartz
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
A Thought is Fathomed
using deck of cards to force page number, Si Stebbins
your card\nbehind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, si stebbins\norville wayne meyer\nyour card\norville wayne meyer
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Orville Wayne Meyer
Your Card
behind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, Si Stebbins
the missing pair\nnpo deck dealt into four piles, spectator removes a value pair from any pile which is divined by performer\ncharles t. jordan\ntrackinback\nkarl fulves
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Missing Pair
NPO deck dealt into four piles, spectator removes a value pair from any pile which is divined by performer
the nikola card system\ncomments on the use of memorized deck and how to learn the nikola system\nlouis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
The Nikola Card System
comments on the use of memorized deck and how to learn the Nikola System
your card\nbehind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, si stebbins\norville wayne meyer\nyour card\norville wayne meyer
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Orville Wayne Meyer
Your Card
behind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, Si Stebbins
count the cut\nspectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, si stebbins\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Count the Cut
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, Si Stebbins
between the lines\nusing deck of cards to force page number\ntheodore annemann\nbetween the lines\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
fathomed thought\nusing deck of cards to force page number, si stebbins\ntheodore annemann\na thought is fathomed\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Fathomed Thought
using deck of cards to force page number, Si Stebbins
a prearranged pack of cards that can be shuffled\nlong-short deck with pairs that fit together via si stebbins system\n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
A Prearranged Pack of Cards that can be Shuffled
long-short deck with pairs that fit together via Si Stebbins system
between the lines\nbook test, using deck of cards in si stebbins order for word selection\ntheodore annemann\nbetween the lines\ntheodore annemann\ndemon's effect\nsam schwartz
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Between the Lines
book test, using deck of cards in Si Stebbins order for word selection
utility routine\nsvengali deck with the different cards stacked, ends clean, bridge deal finale\njames g. thompson jr.
1939
the jinx 51-100 James G. Thompson Jr.
Utility Routine
Svengali deck with the different cards stacked, ends clean, bridge deal finale
super spread effect\nany four cards in spread turned over, then any other card in spread named\nwarren wiersbe
1946
mental cases with cards Warren Wiersbe
Super Spread Effect
any four cards in spread turned over, then any other card in spread named
new view\ndeck in new deck order, spectator has the deck behind the back and puts one card reversed in the middle of the deck, exactly in order\npaul curry\nnew(er) view\ntom ransom
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Paul Curry
New View
deck in new deck order, spectator has the deck behind the back and puts one card reversed in the middle of the deck, exactly in order
under the table\ncards under table, one selected, shuffled and found, three methods\nclayton rawson\nunder more! table\ngeorge blake\nmental miracle\nkarl fulves\nunder the table\nkarl fulves\nundercover work\nkarl fulves\njohn scarne
1949
the phoenix 151-200 Clayton Rawson
Under the Table
cards under table, one selected, shuffled and found, three methods
howdy knowit!\nwith 27 cards, three piles, performer knows selection and position\nl. vosburgh lyons\njames a. fowler
1950
the phoenix 201 - 250 L. Vosburgh Lyons, James A. Fowler
Howdy Knowit!
with 27 cards, three piles, performer knows selection and position
any number\nspectator cuts deck and deals to any number in deck, adds digits and deals again, that card predicted\ntoni koynini\nal koran trick from magic wand mental magic competition
1951
toni koynini's card miracles Toni Koynini
Any Number
spectator cuts deck and deals to any number in deck, adds digits and deals again, that card predicted
Inspired by
Al Koran trick from Magic Wand mental magic competition
nudeck speller\nany named card is spelled to, see credits in no. 8\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nresearch division\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nstewart james
1957
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Nudeck Speller
any named card is spelled to, see credits in No. 8
anyone for bridge?\nstacking bridge with faro shuffles or milk build shuffles\ngerald kosky\nfaro fantasies\nrussell "rusduck" duck
1957
the cardiste Gerald Kosky
Anyone for Bridge?
stacking bridge with faro shuffles or milk build shuffles
si stebbins stack\n\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nthe si stebbins secret\ndarwin ortiz\nedward marlo\nrussell "rusduck" duck
1957
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
some more tricks using the eight kings stack\n(a) blackjack (pontoon), winning deal for two people
(b) behind back top card is reversed in the deck, card divined
(c) three cards in pocket one is selected, fishing \ntony corinda\na simple divination effect\nrichard osterlind
1958
mnemonics and mental systems Tony Corinda
Some More Tricks Using the Eight Kings Stack
(a) Blackjack (Pontoon), winning deal for two people
(b) behind back top card is reversed in the deck, card divined
(c) three cards in pocket one is selected, fishing
outer space\nup to three spectators select thirteen cards, everybody has one card of each value\nrussell "rusduck" duck\ncharles hudson\nre: outer space\nrussell "rusduck" duck
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Charles Hudson
Outer Space
up to three spectators select thirteen cards, everybody has one card of each value
teleprognos\ncard is remembered and put in an envelope, other cards are put in envelopes and performer finds selection, then he makes a prediction on a slate which is the card in a chosen envelope\n corvello
1959
card tricks Corvello
Teleprognos
card is remembered and put in an envelope, other cards are put in envelopes and performer finds selection, then he makes a prediction on a slate which is the card in a chosen envelope
fantasy card routine\nchapter thirteen
- oneway faces (not pointer cards, but uneven printing)
- the division (spectator cuts to a card behind the performer's back and replaces)
- the afterthought (selection from in-the-hands spread)
- the bisection (two selections by cutting of small packets and remembering bottom cards)
- the retention (fake memory demonstration, move-a-card)
- the abstraction (one of three cards thought of, oosoom)
- fantasy notes\njames steranko
1960
steranko on cards James Steranko
Fantasy Card Routine
Chapter Thirteen
- Oneway Faces (not pointer cards, but uneven printing)
- The Division (spectator cuts to a card behind the performer's back and replaces)
- The Afterthought (selection from in-the-hands spread)
- The Bisection (two selections by cutting of small packets and remembering bottom cards)
- The Retention (fake memory demonstration, move-a-card)
- The Abstraction (one of three cards thought of, OOSOOM)
- Fantasy Notes
unheimliche kartenpartie\ndeck is shuffled and dealt into four hands, suit is named and one remembers a card in his his hand, performer names the suit, then several rounds are played and performer is always able to name cards in other hands\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)\ndr. j. scott inglis "the mathematician's poker game" in max andrews' "magic magazine", february 1955\ndr. j. scott inglis "dealing with a bridge deal" in max andrews' "magic magazine", april 1955
1960
ravelli's unheimliche kartenpartie Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
Unheimliche Kartenpartie
deck is shuffled and dealt into four hands, suit is named and one remembers a card in his his hand, performer names the suit, then several rounds are played and performer is always able to name cards in other hands
Inspired by
Dr. J. Scott Inglis "The Mathematician's Poker Game" in Max Andrews' "Magic Magazine", February 1955
Dr. J. Scott Inglis "Dealing with a Bridge Deal" in Max Andrews' "Magic Magazine", April 1955
any four - repeat\nany value called, four of this kind is produced, riffle cull from new pack order stack\nedward marlo
1964
the patented shuffle Edward Marlo
Any Four - Repeat
any value called, four of this kind is produced, riffle cull from new pack order stack
cryptic calling\ntwo effects of a card divination / location wit si stebbins\nkarl fulves\nfake counting\nkarl fulves\nthe l/s deck\nkarl fulves
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Karl Fulves
Cryptic Calling
two effects of a card divination / location wit Si Stebbins
revelation\ncards on table are turned over, one is covered and card is divined\ne. leslie may\nnumismatrick!\nal thatcher
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 E. Leslie May
Revelation
cards on table are turned over, one is covered and card is divined
marlo on stebbins/stay-stack\n\nedward marlo\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nthe si stebbins secret\ndarwin ortiz\nedward marlo\nrussell "rusduck" duck
1969
hierophant Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck
countdown problem solution\n\nkarl fulves\ncountdown problem\nroy walton\ncould you spell that?\nkarl fulves
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
second law\nsome value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of milk build shuffle to si stebbins\nkarl fulves\nmathematical twins\ngene finnell\nmathematical twins variation\nkarl fulves\nno commercial potential\njeff busby\npenny plain\nalex elmsley\npact man\nkarl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
Second Law
some value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of Milk Build Shuffle to Si Stebbins
si stebbins sorcery\nincomplete faro selection, then selection named or four-of-a-kind found, four effects\nedward marlo\nstacked deck refinement\nroger crosthwaite
1971
hierophant Edward Marlo
Si Stebbins Sorcery
Incomplete Faro Selection, then selection named or four-of-a-kind found, four effects
the chicago miracle\npacket cut off and counted down, three methods (memorized deck, impromptu, si stebbins)\nedward marlo
1971
hierophant Edward Marlo
The Chicago Miracle
packet cut off and counted down, three methods (memorized deck, impromptu, Si Stebbins)
more than coincidence\nspectator deals through si stebbins, counting, if count matches value, he stops, this card named by performer\ngene nielsen
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Gene Nielsen
More Than Coincidence
spectator deals through Si Stebbins, counting, if count matches value, he stops, this card named by performer
dyna-mental\ncard selected and placed in envelope, placed among other envelopes is found and divined\nnathan stark
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Nathan Stark
Dyna-Mental
card selected and placed in envelope, placed among other envelopes is found and divined
opposite conjunction\ntwo decks, using "basic riffle shuffle stack" (npo variant)
- second method - reverse zarrow\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique - preliminary notes on part two Karl Fulves
Opposite Conjunction
two decks, using "basic riffle shuffle stack" (NPO variant)
- Second Method - Reverse Zarrow
the unit cull\nusing "basic riffle shuffle stack" (npo variant), culling card while looking for its mate\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique - preliminary notes on part two Karl Fulves
The Unit Cull
using "basic riffle shuffle stack" (NPO variant), culling card while looking for its mate
the missing pair\nnpo deck dealt into four piles, spectator removes a value pair from any pile which is divined by performer\ncharles t. jordan
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Charles T. Jordan
The Missing Pair
NPO deck dealt into four piles, spectator removes a value pair from any pile which is divined by performer
base 4 system\n"card sorting and set ups"
sorting shuffled deck into new deck order, four possible positions during run-through
- new deck order ("new deck order in 3 sorts")
- numerical order stack
- random number - ordered suit
- numerical order - random suit
- si stebbins\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Base 4 System
"Card Sorting and Set Ups"
sorting shuffled deck into new deck order, four possible positions during run-through
- New Deck Order ("New Deck Order in 3 Sorts")
- Numerical Order Stack
- Random Number - Ordered Suit
- Numerical Order - Random Suit
- Si Stebbins
face-up thot\ncard removed from face up face down deck is removed by spectator, mate found, faro, si stebbins\nkarl fulves
1973
notes from underground Karl Fulves
Face-Up Thot
card removed from face up face down deck is removed by spectator, mate found, faro, si stebbins
the missing thought\nspectator sits on a card, looks at all the other cards, magician checks all the cards he receives on a pad, except the chosen one\npaul curry
1974
paul curry presents Paul Curry
The Missing Thought
spectator sits on a card, looks at all the other cards, magician checks all the cards he receives on a pad, except the chosen one
traveling the ethers\nten cut to cards are divined, the a reading with selcted cards, eight kings stach with minor arcana\nstephen minch
1974
the book of thoth Stephen Minch
Traveling the Ethers
ten cut to cards are divined, the a reading with selcted cards, eight kings stach with Minor Arcana
the schmaltzy showman's prediction\nfair selection from new and sealed deck is predicted, penelope's principle\nedward marlo\nthe schmaltzy showmans prediction\nedward marlo\nsmaltzy penelope\ndavid solomon
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
The Schmaltzy Showman's Prediction
fair selection from new and sealed deck is predicted, Penelope's Principle
the justice of the gypsies\nface down cards are named, then a reading, si stebbins adopted to major arcana\nstephen minch
1974
the book of thoth Stephen Minch
The Justice of the Gypsies
face down cards are named, then a reading, Si Stebbins adopted to Major Arcana
no way\ntwo spectators decide on a number up to 25, first spectator counts down to that card in half the deck, performer writes down two cards, second spectator counts down, both cards match prediction\njames g. thompson jr.
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 James G. Thompson Jr.
No Way
two spectators decide on a number up to 25, first spectator counts down to that card in half the deck, performer writes down two cards, second spectator counts down, both cards match prediction
blank intruder\ndeck in new deck order, blank card between jokers cut into deck, face of chosen card transposes with blank face\nkarl fulves\nnegative intruder\nphilip t. goldstein
1975
methods with cards - part 2 Karl Fulves
Blank Intruder
deck in new deck order, blank card between jokers cut into deck, face of chosen card transposes with blank face
sven stebbins\nsvengali deck meets si stebbins, paired deck\njohn a. novak\nmulteffect cards\nval evans
1975
the compleat magick - volume ii John A. Novak
calling the cards\nbunch of card is distributed to the audience and one card is placed in a spectator's pocket, all cards are divined\npatrick page
1976
the big book of magic Patrick Page
Calling the Cards
bunch of card is distributed to the audience and one card is placed in a spectator's pocket, all cards are divined
alphabet stebbins\nstebbins with abc cards\nphilip t. goldstein\ncount stebbins\nphilip t. goldstein
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
psi-stebbins\nthree spectator select a abc card and seal it in an envelope, alphabet stebbins\ngerald kosky
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Gerald Kosky
PSI-Stebbins
three spectator select a ABC card and seal it in an envelope, Alphabet Stebbins
count stebbins\ncalculating letters and positions for the alphabet stebbins\nphilip t. goldstein\nalphabet stebbins\nphilip t. goldstein
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
Count Stebbins
calculating letters and positions for the Alphabet Stebbins
erraten mehrerer karten\nsome cards are noted on a piece of paper, cards are removed from deck by performer\n unknown
1978
einfach wunderbar - wunderbar einfach
Unknown
Erraten mehrerer Karten
some cards are noted on a piece of paper, cards are removed from deck by performer
any poker hand called for\nbuilt into the aronson stack, based on the zensational stack\nsimon aronson\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nmichael f. zens
1979
a stack to remember Simon Aronson, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Michael F. Zens
Any Poker Hand Called For
built into the Aronson Stack, based on the Zensational stack
second law\nsome value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of milk build shuffle to si stebbins\nkarl fulves\nklondike notes\nkarl fulves
1979
faro possibilities Karl Fulves
Second Law
some value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of Milk Build Shuffle to Si Stebbins
an old card trick made new\nspectator cuts off packet, remembers bottom card, shuffles and deal packet in three piles, card immediately named\njohn f. mendoza\nnew deal\nmichael weber
1979
close-up presentations John F. Mendoza
An Old Card Trick Made New
spectator cuts off packet, remembers bottom card, shuffles and deal packet in three piles, card immediately named
psi-stebbins\nshuffled deck, packet of card is divined and last card predicted, jumbo cards\nlarry becker\nken de courcy's and billy mccomb's "cabaret card divination"\ndynamation\nlarry becker\ncard call\nroberto giobbi\nbilly mccomb\nken de courcy
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
PSI-Stebbins
shuffled deck, packet of card is divined and last card predicted, jumbo cards
Inspired by
Ken de Courcy's and Billy McComb's "Cabaret Card Divination"
seconds out\nmates of selected card are at the same position in three packets, based on peter kane's "son of tetradism"\nal smith\npeter kane
1980
pabular Al Smith, Peter Kane
Seconds Out
mates of selected card are at the same position in three packets, based on Peter Kane's "Son Of Tetradism"
the pendulum and a deck\nspectator pockets unknown card, pendulum finds card which indicate suit and value\ngeorge b. anderson
1980
the magic pendulum George B. Anderson
The Pendulum and a Deck
spectator pockets unknown card, pendulum finds card which indicate suit and value
the pendulum and a magic shop deck\ntwo cards are reversed in the deck and found with pendulum, first by performer, second by spectator\ngeorge b. anderson
1980
the magic pendulum George B. Anderson
The Pendulum and a Magic Shop Deck
two cards are reversed in the deck and found with pendulum, first by performer, second by spectator
hummeristic\nmessage appears on blank card, by rubbing ashes on it
#1: the ashes reveal
#2: ghost force
#3: transference of thought
#4: a magic business card
#5: ghost envelope\nbob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Hummeristic
message appears on blank card, by rubbing ashes on it
#1: The Ashes Reveal
#2: Ghost Force
#3: Transference of Thought
#4: A Magic Business Card
#5: Ghost Envelope
threefold\nthree spectators cut the deck, remember the bottom card of the pile and put the cards in their pockets, three thought of cards are divined, trick not named in these notes, name taken from "the award-winning magic of john cornelius"\njohn cornelius\nthreefold\njohn cornelius
1980
cornelius card system John Cornelius
Threefold
three spectators cut the deck, remember the bottom card of the pile and put the cards in their pockets, three thought of cards are divined, trick not named in these notes, name taken from "The Award-Winning Magic Of John Cornelius"
from another deck\nwith two decks, one packet is cut and turned over, value of card on the face is used to count to a card, performer finds the card in second deck or in a pocket\njack mcmillen\njudson s. brown
1981
sleights & swindles Jack McMillen, Judson S. Brown
From Another Deck
with two decks, one packet is cut and turned over, value of card on the face is used to count to a card, performer finds the card in second deck or in a pocket
miracle mental spell\nto two freely thought of cards, count-spell principle\nderek dingle\nanother encore\nalex elmsley\nfrederick mosteller
1982
the complete works of derek dingle Derek Dingle
Miracle Mental Spell
to two freely thought of cards, count-spell principle
double decker\nseated deck switch, deck accidentally falls on the floor, with effect where performer is able to name position of any card\nstephen tucker
1982
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
Double Decker
seated deck switch, deck accidentally falls on the floor, with effect where performer is able to name position of any card
the richard osterlind breakthrough card system\nlooks shuffled
- the stack
- learning the system
- shortcuts
- determining the suit
- chart of cards to values\nrichard osterlind
1983
breakthrough card system Richard Osterlind
The Richard Osterlind Breakthrough Card System
looks shuffled
- The Stack
- Learning the System
- Shortcuts
- Determining the Suit
- Chart of Cards to Values
trackinback\nndo deck dealt into four piles, spectator removes a value pair from any pile which is divined by performer, riffle shuffle connection\nkarl fulves\nthe missing pair\ncharles t. jordan
1983
after jordan Karl Fulves
Trackinback
NDO deck dealt into four piles, spectator removes a value pair from any pile which is divined by performer, riffle shuffle connection
demon's effect\nusing si stebbins stack to force a word in the astrology book\nsam schwartz\nbetween the lines\ntheodore annemann
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Demon's Effect
using Si Stebbins stack to force a word in the Astrology book
a fathomed thought\nsi stebbins cut anywhere, top three cards added to select page and highest value gives position of word, possible words are made for anagram fishing in astrology book\nsam schwartz\na thought is fathomed\ntheodore annemann
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
A Fathomed Thought
Si Stebbins cut anywhere, top three cards added to select page and highest value gives position of word, possible words are made for anagram fishing in Astrology book
roy johnson on the breakthrough card system\n\nroy johnson\nthe richard osterlind breakthrough card system\nrichard osterlind
1984
epoptica Roy Johnson
a si stebbins kink\nblindfolded medium removes a card with same suit and one with same value as selection, first published 1924\ntheodore annemann
1984
magic from the parade #1 Theodore Annemann
A Si Stebbins Kink
blindfolded medium removes a card with same suit and one with same value as selection, first published 1924
impact!\nseveral spectators cut a small packet and remember a card, all cards are found, deck can be riffle shuffled once, chains, see also p. 987 for additional idea by geoff williams\nsteve beam\nblank impact\nsteve beam\nthe trapdoor issue #7\nsteve beam
1985
the trapdoor - volume one Steve Beam
Impact!
several spectators cut a small packet and remember a card, all cards are found, deck can be riffle shuffled once, chains, see also p. 987 for additional idea by Geoff Williams
tens at 10, 20, 37, 47\ncutting to tens in nikola stack with thumbnail gauge (1941)\nfrederick braue\nthe zingone thumbnail gauge\nlouis zingone
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
Tens at 10, 20, 37, 47
cutting to Tens in Nikola stack with Thumbnail Gauge (1941)
a hand to remember\nmemory presentation, card named of unseen hand\nron wilson\n"genii" july, 1972 for different version by ron wilson\na hand to remember\nron wilson
1987
the uncanny scot, ron wilson Ron Wilson
A Hand to Remember
memory presentation, card named of unseen hand
Related to
"Genii" July, 1972 for different version by Ron Wilson
the si stebbins secret\nfrom new pack order to si stebbins\ndarwin ortiz\nedward marlo\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nthe impromptu arranged pack\ncharles t. jordan\nsi stebbins stack\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nmarlo on stebbins/stay-stack\nedward marlo\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nsomething for nothing\njames swain
1988
darwin ortiz at the card table Darwin Ortiz, Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck
h.g. wells\ncard selected, joker vanishes from face of deck, deck sorts itself to new deck order with joker at spot where selection would be\nben harris
1988
off the wall Ben Harris
H.G. Wells
card selected, Joker vanishes from face of deck, deck sorts itself to new deck order with Joker at spot where selection would be
chinese shuffle to si stebbins stack\ngetting into si stebbins via six binary culls, here up-downjog\nbrother john hamman
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
Chinese Shuffle to Si Stebbins Stack
getting into Si Stebbins via six binary culls, here up-downjog
i knew that\nany card is spelled to (count-spell principle), two methods, with credit information (mosteller)\nedward marlo\ni knew that\nedward marlo\ni knew that\nedward marlo
1990
that's it Edward Marlo
I Knew That
any card is spelled to (Count-Spell Principle), two methods, with credit information (Mosteller)
i knew that\nany card is spelled to (count-spell principle), two methods, with credit information (mosteller)\nedward marlo\ni knew that\nedward marlo
1990
finally! Edward Marlo
I Knew That
any card is spelled to (Count-Spell Principle), two methods, with credit information (Mosteller)
for the ace-to-king boys\napproach for "simon-eyes", two different numbers, npo stack\nedward marlo\nsimon-eyes\nsimon aronson
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
For the Ace-to-King Boys
approach for "Simon-Eyes", two different numbers, NPO stack
karte in brieftasche\nselection to wallet, deck in new pack order\nalexander de cova\njames lewis\n"ordered surprise" (james lewis, thinking about magic)\nordered surprise\nalexander de cova
1991
avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova, James Lewis
Karte in Brieftasche
selection to wallet, deck in new pack order
Inspired by
"Ordered Surprise" (James Lewis, Thinking about Magic)
have it your way\ncard selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence\nsteve beam\nhave it your way\nsteve beam\nreopening stab\nsteve beam
1991
the trapdoor - volume two Steve Beam
Have It Your Way
card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence
opening stab\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.\nsteve beam\nopening stab\nsteve beam\nagainst all odds\ndarwin ortiz\norderly conduct\nkarl fulves\nthe trapdoor issue #41\nsteve beam\nreopening stab\nsteve beam\nthe practical opener\nhelder guimarães
1991
the trapdoor - volume two Steve Beam
Opening Stab
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.
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
high stebbins\n(a) spectator cuts packet and takes top card, performer next, high card wins
(b) high card wins with 12 card packet, three cards each, performer has better odds
(c) high card wins variation with better odds for performer
(d) high card wins combined with faro shuffle to shift odds to 1st or 2nd player\nkarl fulves
1991
swindle & cheat Karl Fulves
High Stebbins
(A) spectator cuts packet and takes top card, performer next, high card wins
(B) high card wins with 12 card packet, three cards each, performer has better odds
(C) high card wins variation with better odds for performer
(D) high card wins combined with faro shuffle to shift odds to 1st or 2nd player
miami opener\nselection found in card box, mates on top of freely dealt piles. utilises new deck order\njames swain\none in a million\njames swain
1992
don't blink James Swain
Miami Opener
selection found in card box, mates on top of freely dealt piles. Utilises new deck order
ordered card to wallet\nselection to wallet, deck in new pack order\nalexander de cova\njames lewis\n"ordered surprise" (james lewis, thinking about magic)
1992
ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, James Lewis
Ordered Card to Wallet
selection to wallet, deck in new pack order
Inspired by
"Ordered Surprise" (James Lewis, Thinking about Magic)
under your spell\nspectator cuts to any card and loses it, performer spells to it underneath handkerchief and it shows up at last letter\nbob king
1992
the breather Bob King
Under Your Spell
spectator cuts to any card and loses it, performer spells to it underneath handkerchief and it shows up at last letter
tic stax toe\nusing cards to indicate which square has to be used next, eight kings or si stebbins stack\nkarl fulves\nstrip tac toe\nkarl fulves
1993
verbatim Karl Fulves
Tic Stax Toe
using cards to indicate which square has to be used next, Eight Kings or Si Stebbins stack
the schmaltzy showmans prediction\nfair selection from new and sealed deck is predicted, penelope's principle, with notes by ken simmons\nedward marlo\nthe schmaltzy showman's prediction\nedward marlo
1993
simplicity at your fingertips Edward Marlo
The Schmaltzy Showmans Prediction
fair selection from new and sealed deck is predicted, Penelope's Principle, with notes by Ken Simmons
i knew that\nany card is spelled to (count-spell principle), two methods, with credit information (mosteller)\nedward marlo\ni knew that\nedward marlo
1993
simplicity at your fingertips Edward Marlo
I Knew That
any card is spelled to (Count-Spell Principle), two methods, with credit information (Mosteller)
seeing is believing\nperformer blindfolded for full routine
phase i: a card pocketed and another selected
phase ii: selection found at named small number
phase iii: two more cards divined, using 52-on-one and 3-1/2 gag cards
phase iv: four aces dealt in poker round
phase v: pocketed card named\nbob king
1993
the breather 2 Bob King
Seeing is Believing
performer blindfolded for full routine
Phase I: a card pocketed and another selected
Phase II: selection found at named small number
Phase III: two more cards divined, using 52-on-One and 3-1/2 gag cards
Phase IV: four Aces dealt in poker round
Phase V: pocketed card named
magician's fooler\npacket is cut from deck and the rest put in card case, one card of the packet is placed reversed in the center of the rest, all cards are divined, peek case\nalexander de cova
1993
seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova
Magician's Fooler
packet is cut from deck and the rest put in card case, one card of the packet is placed reversed in the center of the rest, all cards are divined, peek case
the $ 1,000,000 test\nthree cards are divined\nsteven youell\nthe $ 1,000 test card location\ntheodore annemann
1994
the trapdoor — volume three Steven Youell
down for the count\ntwo decks, card is named and put in a deck, cards next to it form a number and same card in other deck found at this position\ndoug canning
1994
the trapdoor - volume three Doug Canning
Down for the Count
two decks, card is named and put in a deck, cards next to it form a number and same card in other deck found at this position
against all odds\nspectator puts card in correct position in new pack order, actually steve beam's "opening stab"\ndarwin ortiz\nopening stab\nsteve beam\nnight life\nkarl fulves\ninter alia\nkarl fulves
1995
cardshark Darwin Ortiz
Against all Odds
spectator puts card in correct position in new pack order, actually Steve Beam's "Opening Stab"
two memory bits - bit two\nspectator names card, performer names number, with new pack order and straddle faros\nedward marlo
1995
facsimile Edward Marlo
Two Memory Bits - Bit Two
spectator names card, performer names number, with new pack order and straddle faros
have it your way\ncard selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence\nsteve beam\nhave it your way\nsteve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 2 Steve Beam
Have it Your Way
card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence
opening stab\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.\nsteve beam\nopening stab\nsteve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 2 Steve Beam
Opening Stab
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.
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
two for simon - tut tut\nfour aces come together in deck reversed and trap selection, for memorized deck, aronson stack only\nmichael close
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close
Two For Simon - Tut Tut
four aces come together in deck reversed and trap selection, for memorized deck, Aronson Stack only
flushed with success\nroyal flush is found in deck via stack and faros, for memorized deck, aronson stack only\nmichael close\npoker progressive\nroy walton
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close
Flushed With Success
Royal Flush is found in deck via stack and faros, for memorized deck, Aronson Stack only
inexplicable\nwith computer program, programmed version of vernon's "trick that cannot be explained"\nalex elmsley\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon
1996
mouse magic Alex Elmsley
Inexplicable
with computer program, programmed version of Vernon's "Trick that cannot be explained"
perfect triumph\nambitious card with joker, joker put in breast pocket, triumph with all cards face-down, when spread face-up the deck is in new deck order with joker reversed and selection in breast pocket\njames swain\n"ordered surprise" (james lewis, thinking about magic)
1996
miracles with cards James Swain
Perfect Triumph
ambitious card with joker, joker put in breast pocket, Triumph with all cards face-down, when spread face-up the deck is in new deck order with joker reversed and selection in breast pocket
Related to
"Ordered Surprise" (James Lewis, Thinking about Magic)
my opener\naces produced, triumph with aces reversed at end, aces lost again, cut to and new deck order finale\njames swain
1996
miracles with cards James Swain
My Opener
aces produced, triumph with aces reversed at end, aces lost again, cut to and new deck order finale
the stand in\ndeck in new deck order, put in case, joker outside case changes into named card, joker is at its position in cased deck\njames swain
1996
miracles with cards James Swain
The Stand In
deck in new deck order, put in case, joker outside case changes into named card, joker is at its position in cased deck
something for nothing\nnew deck order show, shuffled a few times, poker hands dealt, straight flushs and royal flush for performer\njames swain\nthe si stebbins secret\ndarwin ortiz\nedward marlo\nrussell "rusduck" duck
1996
miracles with cards James Swain
Something for Nothing
new deck order show, shuffled a few times, poker hands dealt, straight flushs and royal flush for performer
you're getting sleepy\nnew deck order shown, jokers put in pocket, a card named, deck shuffled, deck still in new deck order but named card missing, it's one of the jokers in the pocket, then it changes back to joker and is reversed in deck\nkarl fulves
1996
the fine print Karl Fulves
You're Getting Sleepy
new deck order shown, Jokers put in pocket, a card named, deck shuffled, deck still in new deck order but named card missing, it's one of the Jokers in the pocket, then it changes back to Joker and is reversed in deck
slydini's dream deck\nnew deck order, spectator thinks a card, performer exchanges the ace of spades with a card and places it on table, card named, cards dealt through face up one by one, ace of spades is where named card should be and named card is on table, double facer deck with all alike on one side\n slydini\nmarvelous coincidence\n unknown\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1996
the fine print Slydini
Slydini's Dream Deck
new deck order, spectator thinks a card, performer exchanges the Ace of Spades with a card and places it on table, card named, cards dealt through face up one by one, Ace of Spades is where named card should be and named card is on table, double facer deck with all alike on one side
interrogative\ndouble ender deck, new deck order on one end, walsh's dream deck on other side, mind power deck\nkarl fulves\nhenry hardin's "monte cristo cards"\nthe magician's dream\naudley walsh\nimpossible revelation\nbarry levy
1996
the fine print Karl Fulves
Interrogative
double ender deck, new deck order on one end, Walsh's Dream Deck on other side, Mind Power Deck
improv aces\nfour kings lost in deck reversed one by one, spread on table, kings are next to the matching aces, with stack handling\nkarl fulves
1996
blocking off Karl Fulves
Improv Aces
four kings lost in deck reversed one by one, spread on table, kings are next to the matching aces, with stack handling
department of corrections\nred-backed card in blue-backed deck, spectator deals face-up and turns one card face-dwon, it's blue, rest changes to red\nkarl fulves\n"remote control" (annemann)
1996
13 prophets Karl Fulves
Department of Corrections
red-backed card in blue-backed deck, spectator deals face-up and turns one card face-dwon, it's blue, rest changes to red
annemann's miracle\nthree cards removed, performer divines them fairly, peek case with hole\njames swain\nthe $ 1,000 test card location\ntheodore annemann\nshush\njames swain
1996
miracles with cards James Swain
Annemann's Miracle
three cards removed, performer divines them fairly, peek case with hole
soul mates\nspectator selects a card, deals two hands and top card of one pile matches value and the other suit\nfloyd beatlebaum\nuntouched\ndaryl martinez\nsoul mates\nfloyd beatlebaum
1996
the minotaur Floyd Beatlebaum
Soul Mates
spectator selects a card, deals two hands and top card of one pile matches value and the other suit
soul mates\nspectator selects a card, deals two hands and top card of one pile matches value and the other suit\nfloyd beatlebaum\nsoul mates\nfloyd beatlebaum
1996
lost studio sessions Floyd Beatlebaum
Soul Mates
spectator selects a card, deals two hands and top card of one pile matches value and the other suit
night life\nunknown face-down card placed in new pack order, when spread the card at that position is missing, repeated with other position, unknown card is this second missing card\nkarl fulves\nagainst all odds\ndarwin ortiz\no. henry predicts\nkarl fulves\nlady is a vamp\nkarl fulves\ndr. j\nkarl fulves\norderly conduct\nkarl fulves\nnite lite\nkarl fulves
1997
the vampire chronicles Karl Fulves
Night Life
unknown face-down card placed in new pack order, when spread the card at that position is missing, repeated with other position, unknown card is this second missing card
vernon plus braue\nonly introduction for trick in reference\nfrederick braue\ndai vernon\nvernon plus braue\nfrederick braue\ndai vernon
1997
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue, Dai Vernon
automatic lie speller\nlie detector with verification\nnick trost\n"gardner's card speller" (joe berg, here's new magic, 1937)\nautomatic lie speller\nnick trost
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Automatic Lie Speller
Lie Detector with verification
Related to
"Gardner's Card Speller" (Joe Berg, Here's New Magic, 1937)
si stebbins setup\nsyrian card manipulator selim cid taught si stebbins a version of the setup in 1895. popularised by howard thurston in howard thurston's card tricks, 1901.\nsi stebbins
1997
the card magic of nick trost Si Stebbins
Si Stebbins Setup
Syrian card manipulator Selim Cid taught Si Stebbins a version of the setup in 1895. Popularised by Howard Thurston in Howard Thurston's Card Tricks, 1901.
lie stebbins\nlie detector effect with one selection, identity of cards determine if spectator is telling truth/lie (e.g. color, suit, value)\npeter duffie\nlie stebbins plus!\npeter duffie
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
Lie Stebbins
Lie Detector effect with one selection, identity of cards determine if spectator is telling truth/lie (e.g. color, suit, value)
lie stebbins plus!\nlie detector effect with two selection, identity of cards determine if spectator is telling truth/lie (e.g. spot/court, suit), but has double revelation\npeter duffie\nlie stebbins\npeter duffie
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
Lie Stebbins Plus!
Lie Detector effect with two selection, identity of cards determine if spectator is telling truth/lie (e.g. spot/court, suit), but has double revelation
stebbin up\n-spelling color, number, mate always corresponding to the selection\nallan slaight\nsteve beam\nsly stebbins\nallan slaight\nstebbin out\nallan slaight\nsteve beam
1997
the trapdoor - volume three Allan Slaight, Steve Beam
Stebbin Up
-spelling color, number, mate always corresponding to the selection
stolen numbers\n"the first layout", telephone number presentation, ten cards (ace through ten) are laid out in which spectator's indicate their rows\nkarl fulves\nmutus, nomen, dedit, cocis\nrupert slater\njohn northern hilliard
1998
mutus nomen Karl Fulves
Stolen Numbers
"The First Layout", telephone number presentation, ten cards (Ace through Ten) are laid out in which spectator's indicate their rows
v-real\nspectator cuts, card made up from suit of top and value of bottom card, spelling "virtual reality", card shown, it changes into made-up card (allusion to lie speller "lie, si")\nkarl fulves\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1998
underworld Karl Fulves
V-Real
spectator cuts, card made up from suit of top and value of bottom card, spelling "virtual reality", card shown, it changes into made-up card (allusion to lie speller "Lie, Si")
stebbins clock\nclock layout, one card turned over and put in center, counting procedure with the value and last card on count always turned over, remaining card forced\nkarl fulves\nlucky 13\ngeorge sands\nchronometer cards\nmitsunobu matsuyama\nmartin gardner\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1998
the fine print Karl Fulves
Stebbins Clock
clock layout, one card turned over and put in center, counting procedure with the value and last card on count always turned over, remaining card forced