four-of-a-kinds \n deck 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
grande clairvoyance mystèrieuse \n two decks, two chosen cards match, decks marked, one in new deck order, second method with mexican turnover, third method in which one card is secretly transferred to the other deck at the beginning \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Grande clairvoyance mystèrieuse
two decks, two chosen cards match, decks marked, one in new deck order, second method with Mexican Turnover, third method in which one card is secretly transferred to the other deck at the beginning
kunststück à la cumberland \n three 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
der allwissende künstler \n "by h. sch., dresden", deck laid out on table, performer can find any named card from the back, switched for stacked deck \n unknown
1896
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Der allwissende Künstler
"by H. Sch., Dresden", deck laid out on table, performer can find any named card from the back, switched for stacked deck
neueste methode, karte zu erraten \n stebbins type stack with 32 cards \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
der kartenkünstler als hellseher \n "by hugo sch., dresden", layout of all cards on table, performer can name any of the cards \n hugo schröder \n der gedächtniskünstler im salon \n unknown
1897
die zauberwelt Hugo Schröder
Der Kartenkünstler als Hellseher
"by Hugo Sch., Dresden", layout of all cards on table, performer can name any of the cards
tricks with the prearranged deck \n eight kings - set up explained with methods to calculate cards and their positions (applicable for any cyclic stack) \n s. w. erdnase \n thirty minute memorized deck \n allan ackerman \n s. w. erdnase \n the mem deck i prefer \n allan ackerman \n calculation method for eight kings & si stebbins \n s. w. erdnase \n allan ackerman
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 \n adrian plate \n a trick at poker \n adrian plate \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
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 \n no. 4, spectator counts down cards and remembers the last one, halves riffle shuffled together, interlocking chains \n charles 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 \n no. 7, deck is split in two and two cards selected and exchanged, both cards are divined \n charles t. jordan \n new pack detection \n charles 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 \n no. 8, single card location, from new deck order \n charles t. jordan \n the life saver \n charles t. jordan
1920
ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan
the impromptu arranged pack \n no. 9, from new pack order to si stebbins, dealing \n charles t. jordan \n the si stebbins secret \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "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! \n no. 9, spelling to suits and through values \n charles t. jordan \n t. nelson downs
1920
ten new sleight of hand card tricks Charles T. Jordan, T. Nelson Downs
count the cut \n spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, si stebbins \n charles 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 \n louis 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 \n detailed mnemonic system to help memorize the nikola stack, plus some basic analysis of the arrangement:
- whist or bridge
- spelling bee
- poker
- nap \n louis nikola \n the spelling bee \n louis nikola \n the game of "nap" \n louis nikola \n the game of poker \n louis 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:
spelling \n spell to three different cards consecutively (named by magician) \n louis nikola \n spelling \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Spelling
Spell to three different cards consecutively (named by magician)
all trumps \n produce all thirteen hearts for a perfect bridge hand, linked to wizard's whist \n louis nikola \n wizard's whist \n louis nikola \n all trumps \n louis 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 \n ace to king spelled out from the top (jack miscalled as king) \n louis nikola \n curriculum \n louis 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 \n everyone gets good hands, you get royal flush in hearts \n louis nikola \n curriculum \n louis 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 \n thought of card is found on number performer says in cut half, alternative ending, card stab \n jack 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 \n laurie ireland
1931
ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland
Stacking the Deck for Ireland's Card Tricks Including Two Poker Deals
any deck read from the card backs \n cards named by looking at the back
- first method with a "set-up" deck
- with borrowed deck (secretly faced deck) \n ralph w. hull \n unknown \n "seeing with fingertips" (howard albright)
1933
more "eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull, Unknown
a thought is fathomed \n using deck of cards to force page number, si stebbins \n theodore annemann \n fathomed thought \n theodore annemann \n a fathomed thought \n sam 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 \n behind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, si stebbins \n orville wayne meyer \n your card \n orville 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 solitaire king \n winning canfield solitaire with eight kings stack \n theodore annemann \n the arbuthnot canfield solitaire stack \n charles arbuthnot
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
one in fourteen \n selection from cyclic set-up (eight kings, si stebbins, ...) \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
One in Fourteen
selection from cyclic set-up (Eight Kings, Si Stebbins, ...)
the missing pair \n npo deck dealt into four piles, spectator removes a value pair from any pile which is divined by performer \n charles t. jordan \n trackinback \n karl 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 life saver \n pointer one way from face \n charles t. jordan \n the life saver \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
the nikola card system \n comments on the use of memorized deck and how to learn the nikola system \n louis 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
spelling \n spelling out some cards with the nikola memorized deck \n louis nikola \n spelling \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
Spelling
spelling out some cards with the Nikola memorized deck
your card \n behind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, si stebbins \n orville wayne meyer \n your card \n orville 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 \n spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, si stebbins \n charles 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 \n using deck of cards to force page number \n theodore annemann \n between the lines \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
fathomed thought \n using deck of cards to force page number, si stebbins \n theodore annemann \n a thought is fathomed \n theodore 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 \n long-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 \n book test, using deck of cards in si stebbins order for word selection \n theodore annemann \n between the lines \n theodore annemann \n demon's effect \n sam 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 \n svengali deck with the different cards stacked, ends clean, bridge deal finale \n james 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 \n any four cards in spread turned over, then any other card in spread named \n warren 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 \n 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 \n paul curry \n new(er) view \n tom 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 \n cards under table, one selected, shuffled and found, three methods \n clayton rawson \n under more! table \n george blake \n mental miracle \n karl fulves \n under the table \n karl fulves \n undercover work \n karl fulves \n john scarne
1949
the phoenix 151-200 Clayton Rawson
Under the Table
cards under table, one selected, shuffled and found, three methods
howdy knowit! \n with 27 cards, three piles, performer knows selection and position \n l. vosburgh lyons \n james 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 \n spectator cuts deck and deals to any number in deck, adds digits and deals again, that card predicted \n toni koynini \n al 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
spades hearts clubs diamonds \n variation on the si stebbins / galasso stack \n russell "rusduck" duck
1952
the phoenix 251 — 300 Russell "Rusduck" Duck
nudeck speller \n any named card is spelled to, see credits in no. 8 \n russell "rusduck" duck \n research division \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stewart james
1957
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Nudeck Speller
any named card is spelled to, see credits in No. 8
si stebbins stack \n \n russell "rusduck" duck \n the si stebbins secret \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "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 \n tony corinda \n a simple divination effect \n richard 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 \n up to three spectators select thirteen cards, everybody has one card of each value \n russell "rusduck" duck \n charles hudson \n re: outer space \n russell "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 \n 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 \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 \n 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 \n james 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)
unheimliche kartenpartie \n 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 \n ronald a. wohl (ravelli) \n dr. j. scott inglis "the mathematician's poker game" in max andrews' "magic magazine", february 1955 \n dr. 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 \n any value called, four of this kind is produced, riffle cull from new pack order stack \n edward 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
call and stock \n any called value is stacked into named number of hands, from new pack order stack \n edward marlo
1964
the patented shuffle Edward Marlo
Call and Stock
any called value is stacked into named number of hands, from new pack order stack
cryptic calling \n two effects of a card divination / location wit si stebbins \n karl fulves \n fake counting \n karl fulves \n the l/s deck \n karl fulves
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Karl Fulves
Cryptic Calling
two effects of a card divination / location wit Si Stebbins
revelation \n cards on table are turned over, one is covered and card is divined \n e. leslie may \n numismatrick! \n al 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 shuffling new deck into si stebbins, faros \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n the si stebbins secret \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n quick way to set-up stebbins \n edward marlo
1969
hierophant Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck
countdown problem solution \n \n karl fulves \n countdown problem \n roy walton \n could you spell that? \n karl fulves
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
second law \n some value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of milk build shuffle to si stebbins \n karl fulves \n "isaac's law" (karl fulves, magic and spells quarterly) \n mathematical twins \n gene finnell \n mathematical twins variation \n karl fulves \n no commercial potential \n jeff busby \n penny plain \n alex elmsley \n pact man \n karl 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
Inspired by
"Isaac's Law" (Karl Fulves, Magic and Spells Quarterly)
si stebbins sorcery \n incomplete faro selection, then selection named or four-of-a-kind found, four effects \n edward marlo \n stacked deck refinement \n roger 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 \n packet cut off and counted down, three methods (memorized deck, impromptu, si stebbins) \n edward marlo
1971
hierophant Edward Marlo
The Chicago Miracle
packet cut off and counted down, three methods (memorized deck, impromptu, Si Stebbins)
more than coincidence \n spectator deals through si stebbins, counting, if count matches value, he stops, this card named by performer \n gene 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
think - named triumph \n new pack order, including six methods for "restoring the order of the deck" \n edward marlo
1972
the shank shuffle Edward Marlo
Think - Named Triumph
new pack order, including six methods for "Restoring the Order of the Deck"
dyna-mental \n card selected and placed in envelope, placed among other envelopes is found and divined \n nathan 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 \n two decks, using "basic riffle shuffle stack" (npo variant)
- second method - reverse zarrow \n karl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique - preliminary notes on part two Karl Fulves
Opposite Conjunction
two decks, using "basic riffle shuffle stack" (NPO variant)
the unit cull \n using "basic riffle shuffle stack" (npo variant), culling card while looking for its mate \n karl 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 \n npo deck dealt into four piles, spectator removes a value pair from any pile which is divined by performer \n charles 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 \n gene 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
face-up thot \n card removed from face up face down deck is removed by spectator, mate found, faro, si stebbins \n karl 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
think of twenty-five \n mindreading presentation, magician matches the put down cards with the mates. \n paul curry
1974
paul curry presents Paul Curry
Think Of Twenty-Five
mindreading presentation, magician matches the put down cards with the mates.
the missing thought \n 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 \n paul 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 \n ten cut to cards are divined, the a reading with selcted cards, eight kings stach with minor arcana \n stephen 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 \n fair selection from new and sealed deck is predicted, penelope's principle \n edward marlo \n the schmaltzy showmans prediction \n edward marlo \n smaltzy penelope \n david 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 \n face down cards are named, then a reading, si stebbins adopted to major arcana \n stephen 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 \n 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 \n james 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 \n deck in new deck order, blank card between jokers cut into deck, face of chosen card transposes with blank face \n karl fulves \n negative intruder \n philip 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 \n svengali deck meets si stebbins, paired deck \n john a. novak \n multeffect cards \n val evans
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii John A. Novak
automatic lie speller \n lie detector with verification \n nick trost \n automatic lie speller \n nick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part two Nick Trost
calling the cards \n bunch of card is distributed to the audience and one card is placed in a spectator's pocket, all cards are divined \n patrick 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 \n stebbins with abc cards \n philip t. goldstein \n count stebbins \n philip t. goldstein
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
psi-stebbins \n three spectator select a abc card and seal it in an envelope, alphabet stebbins \n gerald 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 \n calculating letters and positions for the alphabet stebbins \n philip t. goldstein \n alphabet stebbins \n philip t. goldstein
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
Count Stebbins
calculating letters and positions for the Alphabet Stebbins
erraten mehrerer karten \n some 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 \n built into the aronson stack, based on the zensational stack \n simon aronson \n russell "rusduck" duck \n michael 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
time will tell \n no. 37, medium divines the time set on spectator's watch and the card he stopped at \n unknown
1979
self-working mental magic
Unknown
Time Will Tell
No. 37, medium divines the time set on spectator's watch and the card he stopped at
second law \n some value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of milk build shuffle to si stebbins \n karl fulves \n klondike notes \n karl 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 \n spectator cuts off packet, remembers bottom card, shuffles and deal packet in three piles, card immediately named \n john f. mendoza \n new deal \n michael 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 \n shuffled deck, packet of card is divined and last card predicted, jumbo cards \n larry becker \n ken de courcy's and billy mccomb's "cabaret card divination" \n dynamation \n larry becker \n card call \n roberto giobbi \n billy mccomb \n ken 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 \n mates of selected card are at the same position in three packets, based on peter kane's "son of tetradism" \n al smith \n peter 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 \n spectator pockets unknown card, pendulum finds card which indicate suit and value \n george 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 \n two cards are reversed in the deck and found with pendulum, first by performer, second by spectator \n george 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 \n 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 \n bob 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 \n 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" \n john cornelius \n threefold \n john 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 \n 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 \n jack mcmillen \n judson 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 \n to two freely thought of cards, count-spell principle \n derek dingle \n another encore \n alex elmsley \n frederick mosteller
1982
the complete works of derek dingle Derek Dingle
Miracle Mental Spell
to two freely thought of cards, count-spell principle
double decker \n seated deck switch, deck accidentally falls on the floor, with effect where performer is able to name position of any card \n stephen 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 \n looks shuffled
- the stack
- learning the system
- shortcuts
- determining the suit
- chart of cards to values \n richard osterlind
1983
breakthrough card system Richard Osterlind
trackinback \n ndo deck dealt into four piles, spectator removes a value pair from any pile which is divined by performer, riffle shuffle connection \n karl fulves \n the missing pair \n charles 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 \n using si stebbins stack to force a word in the astrology book \n sam schwartz \n between the lines \n theodore 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 \n 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 \n sam schwartz \n a thought is fathomed \n theodore 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 \n roy johnson \n the richard osterlind breakthrough card system \n richard osterlind
1984
epoptica Roy Johnson
a si stebbins kink \n blindfolded medium removes a card with same suit and one with same value as selection, first published 1924 \n theodore 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! \n 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 \n steve beam \n blank impact \n steve beam \n multiple impact \n steve beam \n the trapdoor issue #7 \n steve 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
ordered surprise \n deck in new pack order with joker reversed in place of selection, selection to impossible location \n james lewis \n karte in brieftasche \n alexander de cova \n james lewis \n ordered surprise \n alexander de cova \n perfect triumph \n james swain
1985
thinking about magic James Lewis
Ordered Surprise
deck in new pack order with Joker reversed in place of selection, selection to impossible location
tens at 10, 20, 37, 47 \n cutting to tens in nikola stack with thumbnail gauge (1941) \n frederick braue \n the zingone thumbnail gauge \n louis 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 \n memory presentation, card named of unseen hand \n ron wilson \n "genii" july, 1972 for different version by ron wilson \n a hand to remember \n ron 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 \n from new pack order to si stebbins, faros \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n the impromptu arranged pack \n charles t. jordan \n si stebbins stack \n russell "rusduck" duck \n marlo on stebbins/stay-stack \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n something for nothing \n james swain
1988
darwin ortiz at the card table Darwin Ortiz, Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck
h.g. wells \n card selected, joker vanishes from face of deck, deck sorts itself to new deck order with joker at spot where selection would be \n ben 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
the matching miracle \n pokerhand duplication from another deck, decks in reverse order
- with two sealed deck
- for stay-stackers
- for memory experts (only one deck)
- for card cullers
- added note \n edward marlo \n the new tops, july 1966 \n addition to marlo's "matching miracle" \n jon racherbaumer \n mating season \n denis behr
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
The Matching Miracle
pokerhand duplication from another deck, decks in reverse order
chinese shuffle to si stebbins stack \n getting into si stebbins via six binary culls, here up-downjog \n brother 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
under your spell \n spectator cuts to any card and loses it, performer spells to it underneath handkerchief and it shows up at last letter \n bob king \n under your spell \n bob king
1989
magician foolers 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
i knew that \n any card is spelled to (count-spell principle), two methods, with credit information (mosteller) \n edward marlo \n i knew that \n edward marlo \n i knew that \n edward 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 \n any card is spelled to (count-spell principle), two methods, with credit information (mosteller) \n edward marlo \n i knew that \n edward marlo
1990
finally! Edward Marlo
I Knew That
any card is spelled to (Count-Spell Principle), two methods, with credit information (Mosteller)
topping mental topper - first effect \n four spectators count down in a packet to the value of their though-of card, divined from second deck \n edward marlo \n the mental topper \n edward marlo \n memorized mentalism \n edward marlo
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
Topping Mental Topper - First Effect
four spectators count down in a packet to the value of their though-of card, divined from second deck
topping mental topper - fourth effect \n four spectators think of four cards like before, they vanish and are produced from four pockets \n edward marlo
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
Topping Mental Topper - Fourth Effect
four spectators think of four cards like before, they vanish and are produced from four pockets
topping mental topper - fifth effect \n four thought-of cards from different suits located, spectator's count down their value, shuffle and deck switch \n edward marlo
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
Topping Mental Topper - Fifth Effect
four thought-of cards from different suits located, spectator's count down their value, shuffle and deck switch
for the ace-to-king boys \n approach for "simon-eyes", two different numbers, npo stack \n edward marlo \n simon-eyes \n simon 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 \n deck in new pack order with joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet \n alexander de cova \n james lewis \n ordered surprise \n james lewis \n ordered card to wallet \n alexander de cova \n james lewis \n ordered surprise \n alexander de cova
1991
avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova, James Lewis
Karte in Brieftasche
deck in new pack order with Joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet
may i take your order? \n deck in new pack order, one card is moved and ends up sorted again \n steve beam
1991
the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam
May I Take Your Order?
deck in new pack order, one card is moved and ends up sorted again
have it your way \n card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence \n steve beam \n have it your way \n steve beam \n reopening stab \n steve 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 \n prediction envelope inserted into a ribbon-spread pack, deck is shown to be in order and one card is missing where envelope was inserted, it contains the missing card \n steve beam \n opening stab \n steve beam \n opening stab \n steve beam \n against all odds \n darwin ortiz \n orderly conduct \n karl fulves \n the trapdoor issue #41 \n steve beam \n the practical opener \n helder guimarães \n reopening stab \n steve beam
1991
the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam
Opening Stab
prediction envelope inserted into a ribbon-spread pack, deck is shown to be in order and one card is missing where envelope was inserted, it contains the missing card
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
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 \n karl 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
prearranged deck \n on stacked deck work, historical comments
- eight kings
- si stebbins
- nikola
- braue memorized stack (?) \n frederick braue
1992
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
miami opener \n selection found in card box, mates on top of freely dealt piles. utilises new deck order \n james swain \n one in a million \n james 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 \n deck in new pack order with joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet \n alexander de cova \n james lewis \n karte in brieftasche \n alexander de cova \n james lewis
1992
ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, James Lewis
Ordered Card to Wallet
deck in new pack order with Joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet
under your spell \n spectator cuts to any card and loses it, performer spells to it underneath handkerchief and it shows up at last letter \n bob king \n under your spell \n bob 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 \n using cards to indicate which square has to be used next, eight kings or si stebbins stack \n karl fulves \n strip tac toe \n karl 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 \n fair selection from new and sealed deck is predicted, penelope's principle, with notes by ken simmons \n edward marlo \n the schmaltzy showman's prediction \n edward 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 \n any card is spelled to (count-spell principle), two methods, with credit information (mosteller) \n edward marlo \n i knew that \n edward 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)
multiple impact \n several spectators cut a small packet and remember a card, all cards are found, deck can be riffle shuffled once, chains, a bit more details than in trapdoor \n steve beam \n impact! \n steve beam
1993
multiple impact Steve Beam
Multiple Impact
several spectators cut a small packet and remember a card, all cards are found, deck can be riffle shuffled once, chains, a bit more details than in Trapdoor
impaired \n named card ends up between jokers \n steve beam \n impaired \n steve beam \n impaired \n steve beam \n lunch on the go \n scott robinson
1993
the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam
seeing is believing \n 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 \n bob 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
impaired \n named card between two face up jokers \n steve beam \n impaired \n steve beam \n impaired \n steve beam
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Steve Beam
magician's fooler \n 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 \n alexander 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
impaired \n named card between two face up jokers \n steve beam \n impaired \n steve beam \n impaired \n steve beam
1993
magic with no entertainment value ii Steve Beam
the $ 1,000,000 test \n three cards are divined \n steven youell \n the $ 1,000 test card location \n theodore annemann
1994
the trapdoor — volume three Steven Youell
down for the count \n 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 \n doug 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 \n spectator puts card in correct position in new pack order, actually steve beam's "opening stab" \n darwin ortiz \n opening stab \n steve beam \n night life \n karl fulves \n inter alia \n karl 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 \n spectator names card, performer names number, with new pack order and straddle faros \n edward 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 \n card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence \n steve beam \n have it your way \n steve 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 \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. \n steve beam \n opening stab \n steve 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 \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
three ways \n presentation for single card location \n simon lovell \n impossible location! \n simon lovell
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Simon Lovell
opening stab \n prediction envelope inserted into a ribbon-spread pack, deck is shown to be in order and one card is missing where envelope was inserted, it contains the missing card \n steve beam \n opening stab \n steve beam
1995
vienna notes Steve Beam
Opening Stab
prediction envelope inserted into a ribbon-spread pack, deck is shown to be in order and one card is missing where envelope was inserted, it contains the missing card
sly stebbins \n spelling color, number, mate always corresponding to the selection \n allan slaight \n stebbin up \n allan slaight \n steve beam \n sly stebbins \n allan slaight \n stebbin out \n allan slaight \n steve beam \n the deck will tell \n allan slaight
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Allan Slaight
Sly Stebbins
spelling color, number, mate always corresponding to the selection
two for simon - tut tut \n four aces come together in deck reversed and trap selection, for memorized deck, aronson stack only \n michael 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 \n royal flush is found in deck via stack and faros, for memorized deck, aronson stack only \n michael close \n poker progressive \n roy 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 \n with computer program, programmed version of vernon's "trick that cannot be explained" \n alex elmsley \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon
1996
mouse magic Alex Elmsley
Inexplicable
with computer program, programmed version of Vernon's "Trick that cannot be explained"
perfect triumph \n 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 \n james swain \n ordered surprise \n james lewis \n 52 pick-up \n darwin ortiz
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
my opener \n aces produced, triumph with aces reversed at end, aces lost again, cut to and new deck order finale \n james 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 \n deck in new deck order, put in case, joker outside case changes into named card, joker is at its position in cased deck \n james 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 \n new deck order show, shuffled a few times, poker hands dealt, straight flushs and royal flush for performer \n james swain \n the si stebbins secret \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "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 \n 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 \n karl 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 \n 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 \n slydini \n marvelous coincidence \n unknown \n informant \n karl 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 \n double ender deck, new deck order on one end, walsh's dream deck on other side, mind power deck \n karl fulves \n henry hardin's "monte cristo cards" \n the magician's dream \n audley walsh \n impossible revelation \n barry 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 \n four kings lost in deck reversed one by one, spread on table, kings are next to the matching aces, with stack handling \n karl 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 \n red-backed card in blue-backed deck, spectator deals face-up and turns one card face-dwon, it's blue, rest changes to red \n karl 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