the card and smoke trick \n borrowed handkerchief on glass, card fired with pistol and pips appear on handkerchief, also smoke appears in glass
variation in which blank card in glass becomes printed \n unknown \n the magic imprint \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Card and Smoke Trick
borrowed handkerchief on glass, card fired with pistol and pips appear on handkerchief, also smoke appears in glass
variation in which blank card in glass becomes printed
die wandernden points \n no. 32, number card in glass, covered with handkerchief, smoke travels into glass and pips travel onto handkerchief, chemical \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Die wandernden Points
No. 32, number card in glass, covered with handkerchief, smoke travels into glass and pips travel onto handkerchief, chemical
eine spielkarte verwandelt sich in eine blancokarte \n card to blank card \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Eine Spielkarte verwandelt sich in eine Blancokarte
die mohrenwäsche \n card placed in glass with plate on top and borrowed handkerchief, smoke blown towards glass, smoke appears in glass, card is now blank and its image on the borrowed handkerchief \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Die Mohrenwäsche
card placed in glass with plate on top and borrowed handkerchief, smoke blown towards glass, smoke appears in glass, card is now blank and its image on the borrowed handkerchief
séparation mystérieuse \n pips vanish from cards (leaving blank cards) and appear on glass sheet \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Séparation mystérieuse
pips vanish from cards (leaving blank cards) and appear on glass sheet
die wandernden kartenpoints \n selection in glass, borrowed handkerchief on glass, smoke blown onto glass, pips appear on handkerchief and card is now blank, also smoke appears in glass (chemical) \n unknown
1896
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Die wandernden Kartenpoints
selection in glass, borrowed handkerchief on glass, smoke blown onto glass, pips appear on handkerchief and card is now blank, also smoke appears in glass (chemical)
röntgenstrahlen-phantasien \n image of card appears on white cardboard in card case prop, set-up with three stands and x-ray patter, also an image of spectator's hand appears as x-ray on white cardboard, more variations \n arthur "dr. avon" kollmann \n carl willmann
1896
die zauberwelt Arthur "Dr. Avon" Kollmann, Carl Willmann
Röntgenstrahlen-Phantasien
image of card appears on white cardboard in card case prop, set-up with three stands and x-ray patter, also an image of spectator's hand appears as x-ray on white cardboard, more variations
the vanishing pips \n nine changes into five, then three, then ace, then blank on both sides, multi pip card \n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
The Vanishing Pips
nine changes into five, then three, then ace, then blank on both sides, Multi Pip Card
eine gedanken-photographie \n spectator writes card on paper, two blank business cards put in box, on one appears image and on other name of selection \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1900
die zauberwelt Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
Eine Gedanken-Photographie
spectator writes card on paper, two blank business cards put in box, on one appears image and on other name of selection
die vermehrung der points \n three of diamonds, point number changes multiple time to five, ace, nine, then blank, using sleight-of-hand as well as multi-pip card and powdered pips \n unknown
1904
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Die Vermehrung der Points
Three of Diamonds, point number changes multiple time to Five, Ace, Nine, then blank, using sleight-of-hand as well as multi-pip card and powdered pips
hull's "magic picture book" deck \n "the ever changing deck"
cards are printed on all-backs deck, all-backs/faces spread display, natural bow and every other card reversed \n ralph w. hull
1933
more "eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull
Hull's "Magic Picture Book" Deck
"The Ever Changing Deck"
cards are printed on all-backs deck, all-backs/faces spread display, natural bow and every other card reversed
card silk routine \n corner torn off selection, becomes blank, white silk has card on it, printed corner still fits \n anthony ross
1937
the jinx 1-50 Anthony Ross
Card Silk Routine
corner torn off selection, becomes blank, white silk has card on it, printed corner still fits
forced prognostico \n selection appears on blank card \n tom sellers \n val evans \n fan-tastic \n sam schwartz
1940
the jinx 51-100 Tom Sellers, Val Evans
sympathetic pips \n blank card with loose pips placed in envelope, pips arrange themselves onto card to match selection (which for no reason travels to pocket) \n frank stobbart
1941
the jinx 101-151 Frank Stobbart
Sympathetic Pips
blank card with loose pips placed in envelope, pips arrange themselves onto card to match selection (which for no reason travels to pocket)
the magic imprint \n card signed on back, card in glass covered with signed handkerchief, card becomes blank and pips appear on handkerchief, also smoke appears in glass \n jean hugard \n frederick braue \n the magic imprint \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1942
prepared cards and accessories Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
The Magic Imprint
card signed on back, card in glass covered with signed handkerchief, card becomes blank and pips appear on handkerchief, also smoke appears in glass
the three of spades \n writing appears on face of selection \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1942
prepared cards and accessories Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
carlyle's card \n idea by fred braue on page 214, see reference, for credit information see also "informant" reference \n francis carlyle \n douglas dexter's "the mystic star" in will goldston's "great magician's tricks", 1931 \n paddle move with a card \n unknown \n the back room \n bruce elliott \n carlyle's card \n francis carlyle \n paddle plus \n francis carlyle \n the human printing press \n steve beam \n informant \n karl fulves \n paddle move \n francis carlyle
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Francis Carlyle
Carlyle's Card
idea by Fred Braue on page 214, see reference, for credit information see also "Informant" reference
Related to
Douglas Dexter's "The Mystic Star" in Will Goldston's "Great Magician's Tricks", 1931
the flying pips \n two pieces of black cardboard are fastend together with rubber bands, with toy pistol pips of selection are shot away and they are correctly arranged between cardboards \n unknown
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv
Unknown
The Flying Pips
two pieces of black cardboard are fastend together with rubber bands, with toy pistol pips of selection are shot away and they are correctly arranged between cardboards
the aspirin box \n photograph of selected card appears on miniature card, includes a neat way to write a name \n bert allerton \n tips \n frank pongrac \n the bert allerton aspirin tin routine \n bert allerton \n eugene burger
1958
the close-up magician Bert Allerton
The Aspirin Box
photograph of selected card appears on miniature card, includes a neat way to write a name
the camera coin \n coin between two double blank cards vanishes and leaves behind print, print becomes silver confetti \n paul morris
1966
the new modern coin magic Paul Morris
The Camera Coin
coin between two double blank cards vanishes and leaves behind print, print becomes silver confetti
mental photography \n blank deck, spectator thinks of any card and goes through some dealing procedure, thought of card appears, all others blank, card index \n harry lorayne \n bob hummer \n make your mind a blank \n doug edwards
1967
deck-sterity Harry Lorayne, Bob Hummer
Mental Photography
blank deck, spectator thinks of any card and goes through some dealing procedure, thought of card appears, all others blank, card index
the blank thought deck \n blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one \n peter kane \n on kane's blank thought deck \n allan ackerman \n blank thought surprise \n alexander de cova
1967
a card session with peter kane Peter Kane
The Blank Thought Deck
blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one
marlo's wild card \n one red-backed as, blue-backed blank cards, condition reverses (red-backed blank card and blue aces), two methods \n edward marlo \n those wild, wild aces \n edward marlo
1968
expert card conjuring Edward Marlo
Marlo's Wild Card
one red-backed AS, blue-backed blank cards, condition reverses (red-backed blank card and blue aces), two methods
blank thought \n any named card appears in otherwise blank deck, with two variations \n edward marlo \n new blank thought handling \n jean faré
1969
expert card mysteries Edward Marlo
Blank Thought
any named card appears in otherwise blank deck, with two variations
example 15 \n blank card is inserted in card packet, it becomes a card according to spectator's wishes (more or less), gray code and faro \n karl fulves \n beginning again \n william zavis
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
Example 15
blank card is inserted in card packet, it becomes a card according to spectator's wishes (more or less), gray code and faro
in the beginning \n blank card is inserted in deck, it becomes a card according to spectator's wishes, gray code and faro, see also reference for further references, for set-up correction see page 56 \n karl fulves \n beginning again \n william zavis
1969
epilogue Karl Fulves
In The Beginning
blank card is inserted in deck, it becomes a card according to spectator's wishes, gray code and faro, see also reference for further references, for set-up correction see page 56
printout \n three blank cards are printed to match selection, see also peter bailey's idea of combining it with roy walton's three card monte routine (devil's playthings) on page 64 \n bruce cervon \n never give a sucker an even break \n roy walton
1969
epilogue Bruce Cervon
Printout
three blank cards are printed to match selection, see also Peter Bailey's idea of combining it with Roy Walton's Three Card Monte Routine (Devil's Playthings) on page 64
super nudist deck \n nudist deck, but can show deck to have faces and backs without riffling, but by just spreading \n aldini \n "nudist deck" (r. w. hull)
1969
roughingly yours Aldini
Super Nudist Deck
Nudist Deck, but can show deck to have faces and backs without riffling, but by just spreading
beginning again \n odd-backed blank card is inserted in deck, it becomes a card according to spectator's wishes, gray code and faro, full-deck version \n william zavis \n in the beginning \n karl fulves \n example 15 \n karl fulves \n faro again \n earl keyser \n any card, any number - the first system \n murray bonfeld
1970
faro & riffle technique William Zavis
Beginning Again
odd-backed blank card is inserted in deck, it becomes a card according to spectator's wishes, gray code and faro, full-deck version
the interrogation technique \n packet of blank cards is faro shuffled, one printed card is then seen which matches what the spectator wanted (color, odd/even,...) \n karl fulves \n interrogating the deck \n karl fulves
1970
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
The Interrogation Technique
packet of blank cards is faro shuffled, one printed card is then seen which matches what the spectator wanted (color, odd/even,...)
on kane's blank thought deck \n blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one \n allan ackerman \n the blank thought deck \n peter kane
1970
magic mafia effects Allan Ackerman
On Kane's Blank Thought Deck
blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one
ultimate nudist deck \n \n alan shaxon \n edward victor's "the new nudist deck" in "my best card trick" by harry baron
1970
my kind of magic Alan Shaxon
Ultimate Nudist Deck
Inspired by
Edward Victor's "The New Nudist Deck" in "My Best Card Trick" by Harry Baron
the magic eraser \n deck in new pack order, card named, its face vanishes leaving a blank card, see also ibidem no. 5, 1956 ("negative miracle") \n harry lorayne
1971
reputation-makers Harry Lorayne
The Magic Eraser
deck in new pack order, card named, its face vanishes leaving a blank card, see also Ibidem No. 5, 1956 ("Negative Miracle")
those wild, wild aces \n one red-backed as, four blue-backed blank cards, condition reverses (red-backed blank card and all four blue aces), two methods \n edward marlo \n marlo's wild card \n edward marlo
1971
those wild, wild aces Edward Marlo
Those Wild, Wild Aces
one red-backed AS, four blue-backed blank cards, condition reverses (red-backed blank card and all four blue aces), two methods
the wild deck \n "bonus effect", four aces removed from deck and changed to blank cards, then whole deck becomes blank \n edward marlo
1971
those wild, wild aces Edward Marlo
The Wild Deck
"Bonus Effect", four aces removed from deck and changed to blank cards, then whole deck becomes blank
the touch of white magic! \n picture of selection appears on one of four blank cards \n gaylord e. hill
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Gaylord E. Hill
The Touch of White Magic!
picture of selection appears on one of four blank cards
instant printing \n blank card between jokers transforms into named ace, several approaches, including ace with three different indices \n karl fulves
1972
mexican monte Karl Fulves
Instant Printing
blank card between jokers transforms into named ace, several approaches, including ace with three different indices
out of print \n two selections on table turn blank on both sides as they are repeatably turn over and back to normal, same with full deck \n brother john hamman \n out of print \n brother john hamman
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Brother John Hamman
Out Of Print
two selections on table turn blank on both sides as they are repeatably turn over and back to normal, same with full deck
mark of the reader \n selection becomes blank, performer divines selection \n karl fulves \n astrologame \n philip t. goldstein
1973
notes from underground Karl Fulves
trick #4 \n backs change from red to blue, cards become blank and back to normal \n william larsen \n t. page wright \n in "random conceptions with cards" (ca. 1930)
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 William Larsen, T. Page Wright
Trick #4
backs change from red to blue, cards become blank and back to normal
jack's gone \n fan of three cards shown, center card turns over, then changes to blank card, see also p. 856 \n stewart judah \n "the bashful queen" (joe berg) \n color added \n stephen clark
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Stewart Judah
Jack's Gone
fan of three cards shown, center card turns over, then changes to blank card, see also p. 856
the chicago opening blank \n chicago opener type routine in which odd-backed card becomes blank as finale \n roger smith
1975
smith's mini-lecture notes no. 1 Roger Smith
The Chicago Opening Blank
Chicago Opener type routine in which odd-backed card becomes blank as finale
blankwave \n blank deck shown, spectator stabs blank card next to a card which changes into named card, then they all are printed \n jon racherbaumer \n impromptu blankwave \n richard kaufman
1976
kabbala — volume 3 Jon Racherbaumer
Blankwave
blank deck shown, spectator stabs blank card next to a card which changes into named card, then they all are printed
variation on "all the same" \n three blank cards transform to selections \n jerry mentzer \n bill okal
1977
card cavalcade four Jerry Mentzer, Bill Okal
new blank thought handling \n handling of "blank thought" by ed marlo - freely named card appears in blank deck, then disappears \n jean faré \n blank thought \n edward marlo
1977
card tricks, french style Jean Faré
New Blank Thought Handling
Handling of "Blank Thought" by Ed Marlo - freely named card appears in blank deck, then disappears
stop at nothing \n selection shuffled back and number named, there appears a blank card and selection is gone \n karl fulves
1977
impromptu holdouts Karl Fulves
Stop At Nothing
selection shuffled back and number named, there appears a blank card and selection is gone
easy off pips \n at the end the card is blank and vanishes, gaffed \n allan ackerman \n "rub away spots" (ed marlo, ibidem) \n "picking off the pip" \n dai vernon
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman
flushing \n five blank cards are printed on both sides, royal flush \n philip t. goldstein \n four blank cards \n walt lees
1978
the phil goldstein convention lecture Philip T. Goldstein
Flushing
five blank cards are printed on both sides, royal flush
instant printing \n four blank cards printed, different versions
1. two by two
2. all together
3. a spanner in the works (face pips are accidentally printed on back) \n david britland \n peter kane's "blank amazement"
1978
trick card trickery David Britland
Instant Printing
four blank cards printed, different versions
1. Two by Two
2. All together
3. A Spanner in the Works (face pips are accidentally printed on back)
ghost right \n blank card stabbed into deck between two cards, the names of the two cards appear written on the blank face \n jerry k. hartman
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
Ghost Right
Blank card stabbed into deck between two cards, the names of the two cards appear written on the blank face
betricks and between \n card placed between two jokers turns blank, card placed aside previously is now the card \n jerry k. hartman \n between your palms \n alex elmsley
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
Betricks and Between
Card placed between two Jokers turns blank, card placed aside previously is now the card
bold over \n four jokers, two change backs, two become blank \n jerry k. hartman \n a four-tunate choice \n brother john hamman \n trigger \n roy walton
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
the five card bonus stunner \n ace through five reverse one by one, one put in pocket, other four become blank cards and pocketed is blank also \n roger smith \n 4 king stunner \n roger smith \n face down poker \n john cornelius
1978
the ultimate card book no. 4 Roger Smith
The Five Card Bonus Stunner
Ace through Five reverse one by one, one put in pocket, other four become blank cards and pocketed is blank also
lassie \n with four aces, all cards are blank as a climax \n philip t. goldstein \n lassie \n philip t. goldstein \n lassie \n philip t. goldstein
1979
snow Philip T. Goldstein
four blank cards \n four blank cards are printed on both sides, four kings \n walt lees \n flushing \n philip t. goldstein
1980
the immaculate card magic of walt lees Walt Lees
Four Blank Cards
four blank cards are printed on both sides, four Kings
the ultimate invisible assembly \n using only the four aces and a blank card, at the end all aces turn blank, different handlings, see reference for credit information \n richard kaufman \n and then there were none \n karl fulves \n a star is born \n karl fulves \n point blank assembly \n peter duffie
1980
new stars of magic Richard Kaufman
The Ultimate Invisible Assembly
using only the four Aces and a blank card, at the end all Aces turn blank, different handlings, see reference for credit information
notes by karl fulves \n camera card presentation, blank card or joker "develops" into selection \n karl fulves \n pop up \n gene finnell
1980
the chronicles Karl Fulves
Notes By Karl Fulves
camera card presentation, blank card or joker "develops" into selection
printing history \n four blank cards, four times one king among three blanks, then four kings \n philip t. goldstein \n printing history \n philip t. goldstein
1981
spell-binder Philip T. Goldstein
Printing History
four blank cards, four times one king among three blanks, then four kings
eraser blazer \n four kings are produced then deck turns white and kings too, face of selection appears on eraser \n stephen tucker
1982
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
Eraser Blazer
four kings are produced then deck turns white and kings too, face of selection appears on eraser
blank brainwave \n thirteen double-blank cards shown, diamond value named, it appears and has back, no method \n karl fulves
1983
worknotes on brainwave Karl Fulves
Blank Brainwave
thirteen double-blank cards shown, Diamond value named, it appears and has back, no method
sand trap \n ideas posed as a problem:
- small packet counted, quarter card appears within packet, on next count half card, and so on until full card
- also in reverse as vanish
- cannibals
- quarters assemble and restore
- progressive unprinting (sam schwartz) \n karl fulves
1983
bob ostin's new submarine card Karl Fulves
Sand Trap
ideas posed as a problem:
small packet counted, quarter card appears within packet, on next count half card, and so on until full card
thought photography \n two blank cards are signed on the back, their faces become two previous selections \n michael powers
1983
powerful magic Michael Powers
Thought Photography
two blank cards are signed on the back, their faces become two previous selections
short circuit \n four blank cards transform into selection \n philip t. goldstein \n choice print \n philip t. goldstein
1984
pabular Philip T. Goldstein
bleached blonde \n a queen is "bleached" blank and changed back to a queen, no gaffs \n paul harris \n bleached blackjack (revised from bleached blond) \n paul harris
1984
close-up seductions Paul Harris
Bleached Blonde
a Queen is "bleached" blank and changed back to a queen, no gaffs
the human printing press \n printing of a business card, also business card gag, variation of paddle move \n steve beam \n carlyle's card \n francis carlyle \n the trapdoor issue #3 \n steve beam
1984
the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam
The Human Printing Press
printing of a business card, also business card gag, variation of paddle move
an unpacket trick \n four cards chosen, they are the four fours, then they become blank cards, then they become ace through four of mixed suits, other three fours are reversed in deck \n jerry sadowitz
1984
contemporary card magic Jerry Sadowitz
An Unpacket Trick
four cards chosen, they are the four Fours, then they become blank cards, then they become Ace through Four of mixed suits, other three Fours are reversed in deck
point blank \n face card is transformed (picking off the pip), deck becomes blank and normal again \n geoffrey latta \n jamy ian swiss \n the juicer \n harry levine
1985
the new york magic symposium — collection 4 Geoffrey Latta, Jamy Ian Swiss
Point Blank
face card is transformed (picking off the pip), deck becomes blank and normal again
snowbird \n three blank cards print to match randomly chosen card, then all change into a four of a kind \n martin lewis
1985
martin's miracles Martin Lewis
Snowbird
Three blank cards print to match randomly chosen card, then all change into a four of a kind
the mystic star \n no. 72, two blank cards, a star appears on one visibly when held against light \n unknown \n "the mystic star" (great magicians' tricks, will goldston, 1931)
1985
self-working paper magic
Unknown
The Mystic Star
No. 72, two blank cards, a star appears on one visibly when held against light
Also published here
"The Mystic Star" (Great Magicians' Tricks, Will Goldston, 1931)
instant ink \n deck shown blank, blank card progressively transforms into picture card (apparition), faces appear and backs change color \n ben harris \n apparition too \n derek dingle
1985
out of his mind! Ben Harris
Instant Ink
deck shown blank, blank card progressively transforms into picture card (Apparition), faces appear and backs change color
factory misprints \n four blank cards are printed \n john c. wagner \n peter kane \n peter kane's "blank amazement"
1987
the commercial magic of j.c. wagner John C. Wagner, Peter Kane
vision test \n four cards, first all ace of hearts, then queens of clubs, then all blank \n dave walker
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again! Dave Walker
Vision Test
four cards, first all Ace of Hearts, then Queens of Clubs, then all blank
out of print \n two cards become blank, then whole deck, then normal again \n brother john hamman \n out of print \n brother john hamman
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
Out of Print
two cards become blank, then whole deck, then normal again
torn up \n card torn in quarters vanishes, on a blank card in packet of blanks the card reappears a quarter at a time \n sam schwartz \n "new submarine card" (1983)
1989
and a packet of cards Sam Schwartz
Torn Up
card torn in quarters vanishes, on a blank card in packet of blanks the card reappears a quarter at a time
take me to your printer \n two selections, four blank cards, they change into duplicates of one selection when it is added to packet, then selection changes to second selection
- variation \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Take Me to Your Printer
two selections, four blank cards, they change into duplicates of one selection when it is added to packet, then selection changes to second selection
lassie \n with four aces, all cards are blank as a climax \n philip t. goldstein \n lassie \n philip t. goldstein
1989
a phil goldstein collection Philip T. Goldstein
overdose \n two blank cards with question marks on them print themselves into two selections \n philip t. goldstein
1989
a phil goldstein collection Philip T. Goldstein
Overdose
two blank cards with question marks on them print themselves into two selections
wild thing \n selection turns over in deck, between two cards and inside out when folded, jumping gems with a folded playing card \n jay sankey
1990
100% sankey Jay Sankey
Wild Thing
selection turns over in deck, between two cards and inside out when folded, Jumping Gems with a folded playing card
lassie \n with four aces, all cards are blank as a climax \n philip t. goldstein \n "lassie" in "genii" january, 1979. p. 41. \n lassie \n philip t. goldstein
1990
focus Philip T. Goldstein
printing history \n four blank cards, four times one king among three blanks, then four kings \n philip t. goldstein \n printing history \n philip t. goldstein
1990
focus Philip T. Goldstein
Printing History
four blank cards, four times one King among three blanks, then four Kings
photo surrealism \n four blank faced cards change one by one into the first selection, then all at once into the second selection \n michael powers
1990
top secret stuff Michael Powers
Photo Surrealism
four blank faced cards change one by one into the first selection, then all at once into the second selection
headhunter \n seven blank cards and jack of hearts, jack travels from packet to packet, repeated twice, then all blank cards become jacks of hearts \n bob farmer
1990
headhunter Bob Farmer
Headhunter
seven blank cards and Jack of Hearts, Jack travels from packet to packet, repeated twice, then all blank cards become Jacks of Hearts
der radfahrende joker und die münze \n joker on card vanishes, then complete card, then a card shrinks and a coin transforms into a jumbo coin \n sveroni
1991
sveroni original Sveroni
Der radfahrende Joker und die Münze
joker on card vanishes, then complete card, then a card shrinks and a coin transforms into a jumbo coin
cartas nudistas \n as shown to ascanio by kalanag in 1949 \n helmut "kalanag" schreiber \n the nudist deck \n arturo de ascanio \n helmut "kalanag" schreiber
1992
la magia de ascanio — vol. 3 Helmut "Kalanag" Schreiber
cartas nudistas \n \n arturo de ascanio \n "ilusionismo" n° 140, 1956. \n the nudist deck \n arturo de ascanio \n helmut "kalanag" schreiber
1992
la magia de ascanio — vol. 4 Arturo de Ascanio
azul, rojo, blanco (análisis de una construcción) \n all backs, normal, color changing back and nudist deck as climax \n arturo de ascanio \n "la circular de la escuela mágica de madrid" n° 144, 1986. \n "ilusionismo" n° 327 & 328, 1987. \n blue, red, white: a constructional study \n arturo de ascanio
1992
la magia de ascanio — vol. 5 Arturo de Ascanio
Azul, Rojo, Blanco (Análisis de una Construcción)
all backs, normal, color changing back and nudist deck as climax
Also published here
"La Circular de la Escuela Mágica de Madrid" N° 144, 1986.
wild card nos. 1 & 2 \n no. 1: front and backs change
no. 2: routine with three selections \n gene maze
1994
gene maze and the art of bottom dealing Gene Maze
Wild Card Nos. 1 & 2
No. 1: front and backs change
No. 2: routine with three selections
blank thought surprise \n blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card and it becomes named card in mirror \n alexander de cova \n the blank thought deck \n peter kane
1994
secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova
Blank Thought Surprise
blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card and it becomes named card in mirror
sticking together \n pictures of four coins on four cards travel on one card à la matrix \n van mcgee \n two-bit wild card \n daryl martinez \n jon racherbaumer \n the congregation \n richard bartram, jr.
1995
the trapdoor — volume three Van McGee
Sticking Together
pictures of four coins on four cards travel on one card à la matrix
cartes blanches \n three blank cards print into three-of-a-kind, then fourth card prints to complete the quartet and it is the selection \n david acer
1995
natural selections David Acer
Cartes Blanches
three blank cards print into three-of-a-kind, then fourth card prints to complete the quartet and it is the selection
blue tattoo (revised) \n changing back color of deck one by one \n paul harris \n blue tattoo \n paul harris
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3 Paul Harris
bleached blackjack (revised from bleached blond) \n to create blackjack a six is "bleached" blank and an ace printed instead, no gaffs \n paul harris \n bleached blonde \n paul harris \n bill kalush's open setup \n bill kalush
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3 Paul Harris
Bleached Blackjack (revised from Bleached Blond)
to create blackjack a six is "bleached" blank and an ace printed instead, no gaffs
bill kalush's open setup \n for paul harris' "bleached blackjack" \n bill kalush \n bleached blackjack (revised from bleached blond) \n paul harris
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3 Bill Kalush
the duvivier deck \n freely named card is only card printed in blank deck (along with another card that the magician previously took out) \n dominique duvivier
1996
magie duvivier Dominique Duvivier
The Duvivier Deck
Freely named card is only card printed in blank deck (along with another card that the magician previously took out)
wishes, kickers, and the real work \n cards become blank as kicker \n jon racherbaumer \n another blanking ace routine \n david solomon \n david neighbors
1996
facsimile Jon Racherbaumer
depositive \n five cards four with a printed quarter and one blank, quarters vanish and as a surprise a dollar bill appears on fifth card \n philip t. goldstein
1996
the minotaur Philip T. Goldstein
Depositive
five cards four with a printed quarter and one blank, quarters vanish and as a surprise a dollar bill appears on fifth card
move to the front of the glass \n signed card travels to face of deck that is in glass with handkerchief cover, repeat, card appears in stages (blank, faded, ...), sbs \n curtis kam \n move to the front of the glass \n curtis kam
1996
professional close-up of curtis kam Curtis Kam
Move to the Front of the Glass
signed card travels to face of deck that is in glass with handkerchief cover, repeat, card appears in stages (blank, faded, ...), SBS
generic deck version \n variation on "the five-ace poker hand" with blank cards \n nick trost \n the five-ace poker hand \n nick trost
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Generic Deck Version
Variation on "The Five-Ace Poker Hand" with blank cards
flim-flam \n blank cards print, to three tens, then change to three aces to match previously tabled ace \n nick trost \n al thatcher \n "takagi's black card trick" (shigeo takagi) \n takagi turnover count \n shigeo takagi
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost, Al Thatcher
Flim-Flam
Blank cards print, to three Tens, then change to three Aces to match previously tabled Ace
we can work it out \n two cards selected and lost, thirteen cards of the suit matching the first spectator's card is placed in pocket. card is extracted from pocket, but revealed to be second spectator's card. deck then turns blank except first spectator's card. \n peter duffie \n alan alan \n "paleface cards" (horace bennett, marketed by repro magic, 1970s)
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie, Alan Alan
We Can Work It Out
Two cards selected and lost, thirteen cards of the suit matching the first spectator's card is placed in pocket. Card is extracted from pocket, but revealed to be second spectator's card. Deck then turns blank except first spectator's card.
Inspired by
"Paleface Cards" (Horace Bennett, marketed by REPRO Magic, 1970s)
weird image \n name of card freely cut to appears on the back of another card that previously had no markings \n peter duffie \n houdini's legacy \n paul curry
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
Weird Image
Name of card freely cut to appears on the back of another card that previously had no markings
the congregation \n pictures of four coins on four cards travel on one card à la matrix, then coins become real \n richard bartram, jr. \n sticking together \n van mcgee
1997
trephine Richard Bartram, Jr.
The Congregation
pictures of four coins on four cards travel on one card à la matrix, then coins become real
instant camera card \n deck is used as an instant camera card, blank card (picture) turns into selected card \n thomas fraps \n helge thun \n instant camera card \n helge thun \n thomas fraps
1998
the book Thomas Fraps, Helge Thun
Instant Camera Card
deck is used as an instant camera card, blank card (picture) turns into selected card
written favorite \n two card transposition between magician and spectator's favorite card, and "your favorite card" magically appears on the back of spectator's card (initial sequence inspired by chad long) \n joshua jay \n chad long \n written favorite \n joshua jay \n clean sanchez \n tyler wilson
1998
a teen's routines Joshua Jay, Chad Long
Written Favorite
Two card transposition between magician and spectator's favorite card, and "Your Favorite Card" magically appears on the back of spectator's card (initial sequence inspired by Chad Long)
the half deal \n doing a half deal - only deal off the face layer of a card as a transparent card, leaving a blank card, then print it back \n david regal
1999
close-up & personal David Regal
The Half Deal
Doing a half deal - only deal off the face layer of a card as a transparent card, leaving a blank card, then print it back
mystic poker \n spectator draws any royal flush card on a blank card, four other blank cards print to complete the royal flush \n david regal
1999
close-up & personal David Regal
Mystic Poker
Spectator draws any royal flush card on a blank card, four other blank cards print to complete the royal flush
printed matter \n three chosen cards in row on table, blank-faced deck shown, three blank cards print into duplicates of selections, then whole deck prints into duplicates of thirds selection \n david acer
1999
natural selections — volume ii David Acer
Printed Matter
three chosen cards in row on table, blank-faced deck shown, three blank cards print into duplicates of selections, then whole deck prints into duplicates of thirds selection
"papel blanco" \n no. 16, four cards change to blank cards, see "general note" on p. 140 for credit \n theodore deland
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Theodore DeLand
"Papel Blanco"
No. 16, four cards change to blank cards, see "General note" on p. 140 for credit
chromatic cards \n no. 22, blank cards in envelope, normal cards in hat, then blank cards in hat and normal cards in envelope \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Chromatic Cards
No. 22, blank cards in envelope, normal cards in hat, then blank cards in hat and normal cards in envelope
the vanishing pips \n no. 28, nine of diamonds changes to five, three, ace, then blank, back seen, hinged multi-pip card \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Vanishing Pips
No. 28, Nine of Diamonds changes to Five, Three, Ace, then blank, back seen, hinged multi-pip card
the chosen card is found printed on a plain card placed in a glass tumbler \n no. 52, "spirit print card trick", celluloid with card printed on it, not seen in glass, later covers blank card \n evans brown
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Evans Brown
The Chosen Card Is Found Printed on a Plain Card Placed in a Glass Tumbler
No. 52, "Spirit Print Card Trick", celluloid with card printed on it, not seen in glass, later covers blank card
thumb print \n invisible ink thumb print on three cards, name of selection appears on the blank cards \n carlhorst meier \n stephan kirschbaum
2000
concertos for pasteboard Carlhorst Meier, Stephan Kirschbaum
Thumb Print
invisible ink thumb print on three cards, name of selection appears on the blank cards
boden's wild card routine \n eight blank cards become duplicates of selection, new handling \n michael boden \n boden's wild card routine \n michael boden
2000
card file two Michael Boden
Boden's Wild Card Routine
eight blank cards become duplicates of selection, new handling
instant camera card \n deck is used as an instant camera card, blank card (picture) turns into selected card \n helge thun \n thomas fraps \n instant camera card \n thomas fraps \n helge thun
2000
faustdick hinterm schlitzohr Helge Thun, Thomas Fraps
Instant Camera Card
deck is used as an instant camera card, blank card (picture) turns into selected card
printing ahead \n four blank cards, on one a back appears and on one the face of selection, then they fuse together \n aldo colombini
2000
standing room only Aldo Colombini
Printing Ahead
four blank cards, on one a back appears and on one the face of selection, then they fuse together
compounding a lie \n nine cards from deck
- version one - red-handed (odd-backed)
- version two - nothing but the truth (other cards blank) \n david regal
2002
constant fooling 2 David Regal
Compounding A Lie
nine cards from deck
Version One - Red-handed (odd-backed)
Version Two - Nothing but the Truth (other cards blank)
irish poker hand \n five blank cards change into aces, story presentation \n dave campbell \n the crimp #15
2004
the dave campbell legacy Dave Campbell
Irish Poker Hand
five blank cards change into Aces, story presentation
beyond belief \n card chosen, five double-blank cards shown, one exchange with selection and the blank cards become duplicates of selection, then blank again \n dave campbell
2004
the dave campbell legacy Dave Campbell
Beyond Belief
card chosen, five double-blank cards shown, one exchange with selection and the blank cards become duplicates of selection, then blank again
teleportation \n signed card put in four-card packet of blank cards, it vanishes and appears under tabled jumbo card, repeat, then blank cards change into duplicates of selection \n dave campbell \n duplicity \n dave campbell
2004
the dave campbell legacy Dave Campbell
Teleportation
signed card put in four-card packet of blank cards, it vanishes and appears under tabled jumbo card, repeat, then blank cards change into duplicates of selection
spellology ii \n small packet spelling trick, two cards are spelled two amongst five cards, the other three are shown to be blank \n ron frost
2004
after the force Ron Frost
Spellology II
Small packet spelling trick, two cards are spelled two amongst five cards, the other three are shown to be blank
bar code baffler \n some weird packet trick involving bar codes on the back of playing cards, change into pictures of drinks, find selection \n ron frost
2004
after the force Ron Frost
Bar Code Baffler
Some weird packet trick involving bar codes on the back of playing cards, change into pictures of drinks, find selection
wildlife \n eight blank cards become kings and queens
- the four suitors
- wedding preparation
- the big day or till death us do part \n peter duffie \n "wildlife" (peter duffie, solo, 1986)
2004
subtle miracles Peter Duffie
point blank assembly \n four kings and three blank cards, one by one, then instant phase, then all become blank cards
- the general assembly
- instant recall
- the final conflict
- notes by david britland \n peter duffie \n "point blank assembly" (peter duffie, duet, 1984) \n the ultimate invisible assembly \n richard kaufman
2004
subtle miracles Peter Duffie
Point Blank Assembly
four Kings and three blank cards, one by one, then instant phase, then all become blank cards
restless \n ace to four of spaces and four blank cards, blank cards become duplicates of spade cards, then all blank \n peter duffie \n "restless" (peter duffie, double indemnity, 1988)
2004
subtle miracles Peter Duffie
Restless
Ace to Four of Spaces and four blank cards, blank cards become duplicates of Spade cards, then all blank
all clear \n selection lost, two halves, top cards exchanged, they match and are kings, repeat with other two kings, the kings then become blank except selection, rest of deck blank as well \n peter duffie \n all clear - an alternative handling \n david britland \n red alert \n david britland \n the continuous do as i do \n patrick page
2004
subtle miracles Peter Duffie
All Clear
selection lost, two halves, top cards exchanged, they match and are Kings, repeat with other two Kings, the Kings then become blank except selection, rest of deck blank as well
all clear - an alternative handling \n selection lost, two halves, top cards exchanged, they match and are kings, repeat with other two kings, the kings then become blank except selection, rest of deck blank as well \n david britland \n all clear \n peter duffie
2004
subtle miracles David Britland
All Clear - An Alternative Handling
selection lost, two halves, top cards exchanged, they match and are Kings, repeat with other two Kings, the Kings then become blank except selection, rest of deck blank as well
blank thought \n blank card appears in sandwich which then becomes selection \n david solomon \n "club sandwich" (andrew normansell) \n devilish deuces wild sandwich \n david solomon \n blank thought \n david solomon \n blank thought \n david solomon \n blank thought revisited \n david solomon
2007
the wisdom of solomon David Solomon
Blank Thought
blank card appears in sandwich which then becomes selection
blank thought \n blank card appears in sandwich which then becomes selection \n david solomon \n blank thought \n david solomon
2007
solomon's notes David Solomon
Blank Thought
blank card appears in sandwich which then becomes selection
move to the front of the glass \n simplified handling, signed card travels to face of deck that is in glass with handkerchief cover, repeat, card appears in stages (blank, faded, ...), sbs \n curtis kam \n move to the front of the glass \n curtis kam
2007
by all means Curtis Kam
Move to the Front of the Glass
simplified handling, signed card travels to face of deck that is in glass with handkerchief cover, repeat, card appears in stages (blank, faded, ...), SBS
the five gifts of life \n five different objects in hand, four are removed and placed in pocket, last object vanishes from hand.
has packet trick variation where the last card becomes blank \n robert e. neale
2008
this is not a book Robert E. Neale
The Five Gifts of Life
Five different objects in hand, four are removed and placed in pocket, last object vanishes from hand.
Has packet trick variation where the last card becomes blank
in memoriam \n packet of blank cards with picture on one of them. picture changes before turning blank \n robert e. neale
2008
this is not a book Robert E. Neale
In Memoriam
Packet of blank cards with picture on one of them. Picture changes before turning blank
we are dead \n two cards shown blank on both sides, placed together, a message appears on it \n robert e. neale
2008
this is not a book Robert E. Neale
We Are Dead
Two cards shown blank on both sides, placed together, a message appears on it
taking the fifth \n show two double blank cards with numbers on each side, numbered one to four. sudden appearance of a whisky bottle picture on one of the cards \n robert e. neale \n "out of the fifth dimension" (ed mellon, marketed, 1960)
2008
this is not a book Robert E. Neale
Taking the Fifth
Show two double blank cards with numbers on each side, numbered one to four. Sudden appearance of a whisky bottle picture on one of the cards
Related to
"Out of the Fifth Dimension" (Ed Mellon, marketed, 1960)
the nudist deck \n two versions
- nudist cards - the 1949 version (shown by kalanag)
- nudist cards - the 1956 version
- nudist cards - latest version \n arturo de ascanio \n helmut "kalanag" schreiber \n cartas nudistas \n helmut "kalanag" schreiber \n cartas nudistas \n arturo de ascanio
2008
the magic of ascanio — more studies of card magic Arturo de Ascanio, Helmut "Kalanag" Schreiber
The Nudist Deck
two versions
Nudist Cards - The 1949 Version (shown by Kalanag)
blue, red, white: a constructional study \n all backs, normal, color changing back and nudist deck as climax \n arturo de ascanio \n azul, rojo, blanco (análisis de una construcción) \n arturo de ascanio
2008
the magic of ascanio — more studies of card magic Arturo de Ascanio
Blue, Red, White: A Constructional Study
all backs, normal, color changing back and nudist deck as climax
three progressive choices \n (or "the trick i would perform to josé quesoyyo, miguel ajo and woody aragon")
3 cards chosen and found in different ways, faces become blank in the end \n helder guimarães \n finger flicker \n pit hartling
2008 (ca.)
don't xerox lecture notes Helder Guimarães
Three Progressive Choices
(or "The trick I would perform to José Quesoyyo, Miguel Ajo and Woody Aragon")
3 cards chosen and found in different ways, faces become blank in the end
cardboard birthday cake \n candle flame drawn on back of playing card disappears after blowing on card \n oliver meech
2009
the plot thickens Oliver Meech
Cardboard Birthday Cake
Candle flame drawn on back of playing card disappears after blowing on card
unwritten \n spectator signs on business card with pen, but signature disappears and pen cap becomes stuck on pen \n oliver meech
2009
the plot thickens Oliver Meech
Unwritten
Spectator signs on business card with pen, but signature disappears and pen cap becomes stuck on pen
blankety blank \n "color erase"
card with open cut-outs, put on deck, it becomes blank, then it changes into named two value \n karl fulves
2009
xtra credit Karl Fulves
Blankety Blank
"Color Erase"
card with open cut-outs, put on deck, it becomes blank, then it changes into named Two value
blank thought \n blank card appears in sandwich which then becomes selection \n david solomon \n blank thought \n david solomon
2009
solomon's notes David Solomon
Blank Thought
blank card appears in sandwich which then becomes selection
truth in advertising \n spectator selects only printed card in blank deck, then back of selection changes and blank-printed-situation reverses \n john guastaferro
2010
one degree John Guastaferro
Truth in Advertising
spectator selects only printed card in blank deck, then back of selection changes and blank-printed-situation reverses
three progressive choices \n three cards chosen and found in different ways, faces become blank in the end \n helder guimarães
2011
reflections Helder Guimarães
Three Progressive Choices
three cards chosen and found in different ways, faces become blank in the end
mathematical 3-card monte revisited \n three cards freely chosen, one is selected, three cards moved around, magician divines selection. includes surprise finish of three cards becoming blank \n john born \n hummer's three-object divination \n bob hummer
2012
seeking the bridge John Born
Mathematical 3-Card Monte Revisited
Three cards freely chosen, one is selected, three cards moved around, magician divines selection. Includes surprise finish of three cards becoming blank
a clean nudist \n first blank, then backs on both sides then normal deck, using two blank cards \n william p. miesel \n bill dunn's "the non-nudist nudist deck" in "the close-up magic of ray mertz... and friends"
2012
the f.f.f.f. book William P. Miesel
A Clean Nudist
first blank, then backs on both sides then normal deck, using two blank cards
Inspired by
Bill Dunn's "The Non-Nudist Nudist Deck" in "The Close-Up Magic of Ray Mertz... and Friends"
inkognito \n signature is taken off the card and replaced finally the card and the deck turn into blank cards and back to a normal deck again, blank card \n patrick lehnen
2013
lecture notes Patrick Lehnen
InkOgnito
signature is taken off the card and replaced finally the card and the deck turn into blank cards and back to a normal deck again, blank card
blank jaks \n card chosen and signed, four double-blank cards, on one appears a 52-on-1 card, the signed selection on another, whole deck blank-faced then \n steven hamilton \n vic allen \n the four blacks \n dr. stanley jaks
2013
the magic of steven hamilton Steven Hamilton, Vic Allen
Blank Jaks
card chosen and signed, four double-blank cards, on one appears a 52-on-1 card, the signed selection on another, whole deck blank-faced then
blankety blank \n blank (both sides) deck used to create a playing card. that card is removed from the pocket and it appears (prints) in the deck. \n steve beam
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 10 Steve Beam
Blankety Blank
Blank (both sides) deck used to create a playing card. That card is removed from the pocket and it appears (prints) in the deck.
幽冥鬼手 \n (spirit ghost hand) little hand appears to emerge from creepy photo of doll, hand grabs a coin placed on hand, coin later appears printed on the photograph \n alex ng
2015
in the mind of dr. alex Alex Ng
幽冥鬼手
(Spirit Ghost Hand) Little hand appears to emerge from creepy photo of doll, hand grabs a coin placed on hand, coin later appears printed on the photograph
pac-man sam \n pacman drawn on card jumps from card to card, swallowing pellets. ghost appears, then selection travels to card box. \n ryan plunkett \n "stickman sam" (mark mason, released with jb magic, 2006) \n ms. pac-man \n justin purcell
2016
some assembly required Ryan Plunkett
Pac-Man Sam
Pacman drawn on card jumps from card to card, swallowing pellets. Ghost appears, then selection travels to card box.
Inspired by
"Stickman Sam" (Mark Mason, released with JB Magic, 2006)
ms. pac-man \n card to wallet ending for pac-man sam with streamlined handling \n justin purcell \n pac-man sam \n ryan plunkett
2016
some assembly required Justin Purcell
Ms. Pac-Man
Card to wallet ending for Pac-Man Sam with streamlined handling
carte blanche prediction \n blank paper as prediction, deck blank as well, prediction appears, selection is only proper card \n roberto giobbi \n the unwritten prediction \n edward marlo
2016
hidden agenda Roberto Giobbi
Carte Blanche Prediction
blank paper as prediction, deck blank as well, prediction appears, selection is only proper card
the bammo oblivion deck \n freely named card becomes double-blank card in deck, other three cards of same value are there \n bob farmer \n the bammo 50% oblivion deck \n bob farmer \n the 25% oblivion deck \n bob farmer \n octogone \n bob farmer \n crossing over \n bob farmer
2017
the bammo gaffus maximus Bob Farmer
The Bammo Oblivion Deck
freely named card becomes double-blank card in deck, other three cards of same value are there
the 25% oblivion deck \n almost freely named card becomes double-blank card in deck, other three cards of same value are there \n bob farmer \n the bammo oblivion deck \n bob farmer
2017
the bammo gaffus maximus Bob Farmer
The 25% Oblivion Deck
almost freely named card becomes double-blank card in deck, other three cards of same value are there
消失的女神 \n (vanishing lady) three phase restless lady, ending with queen changing into blank card \n xiaobo zhou \n the restless lady \n arturo de ascanio
2018
enthusiasm Xiaobo Zhou
消失的女神
(Vanishing Lady) Three phase Restless Lady, ending with Queen changing into blank card
blank thought revisited \n with two selections, sandwiched blank card changes into named selection \n david solomon \n effect on helder guimaraes dvd \n blank thought \n david solomon
2018
solomon's secrets David Solomon
Blank Thought Revisited
with two selections, sandwiched blank card changes into named selection
bit by bit \n card signed on back, covered with envelope, face of card fades to blank in two stages, then vanishes, and reappears in envelope, apparition \n peter gröning
2020
resigned to miracles Peter Gröning
Bit by Bit
card signed on back, covered with envelope, face of card fades to blank in two stages, then vanishes, and reappears in envelope, apparition
fade in \n odd-backed blank card is signed on back, it changes into previously selected card in stages, apparition \n peter gröning
2020
resigned to miracles Peter Gröning
Fade In
odd-backed blank card is signed on back, it changes into previously selected card in stages, apparition
face off \n card signed on both sides and put in cased deck, blank odd-backed card signed on back, its face changes into selection in stages, then signature appears, cased card is now blank-faced, apparition \n peter gröning
2020
resigned to miracles Peter Gröning
Face Off
card signed on both sides and put in cased deck, blank odd-backed card signed on back, its face changes into selection in stages, then signature appears, cased card is now blank-faced, apparition