Force and unusual Discovery

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Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Jay Sankey Forbidden Fruit Foil wrapped chewing gum visually changes into folded selected card
 		2003
Twenty Years Of Magic (Issue Amazing Tricks)
18
Jay Sankey Broken English "Chinese characters" written on a wooden chopstick change into TWO OF HEARTS, divining the selection
 		2003
Twenty Years Of Magic (Issue Amazing Tricks)
20
"Senator" Clarke Crandall Cut-Up Card Trick card chosen, pieces cut out of piece of paper which becomes silhouette of selection when unfolded, funny presentation
Related to 2003
Cut-Up Card Trick
2
David Acer Dry Spell deck thrown in clothes dryer, card comes out of lint trap
Also published here Sep. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 9)
28
David Acer Postcards from the Dead blank post card signed, name of later selection appears on it, with glorpy
Inspired by Dec. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 12)
92
Danny Archer Bicycle Box Built For Two image of card appears on blank paper, switching card case
Also published here Mar. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 7)
79
Patrik Kuffs French Lint card name appears on lint remover roll after rubbing it on close-up pad where selection was
 		2004
Seven By Patrik Kuffs
4
Ron Frost Finger Printed Find card by fingerprints, fingerprints appear in ink on the face of card
 		2004
After The Force
76
Ron Frost Card on a Rope Some random long procedure to try find the card, end up card is on the end of a rope
 		2004
After The Force
78
Ron Frost Getting A Round Tuit Getting around to it - produce a round circle labelled "TUIT"
 		2004
After The Force
82
Ron Frost PAIRanormal Two decks, find selections in each deck with spelling, predicted selection too
 		2004
After The Force
85
Ron Frost None of the Above Packet of cards taped together does not contain selection, which is predicted as a gag, but then magician predicts the card correctly
 		2004
After The Force
91
Ron Frost Ultimate Ulti-mates Two mini decks, matching routine, reveals poker size selection at the end
 		2004
After The Force
93
Jay Sankey Forbidden Fruit chewing gum changes into selected card
 		2004
Sankey Unleashed
26
Jay Sankey Between the Sheets name of selected card appears on two previously blank and banded together business cards
 		2004
Sankey Unleashed
127
Bob Ostin Shooting a Bullet Through a Signed Card toy gun with flash paper is used and shot on deck, selection is found with hole
Related to
  • "New Pentagram" January, 1972.
 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
18
Bob Ostin Cheers! name of chosen card appears on bottom of can
 		2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
46
Bob Ostin On Edge writing on edge of deck changes to name of selection
 		2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
74
Bob Ostin Hofzinser's Key Fob photo key case with four pips of all suits, one Ace is chosen, corresponding suit remains in key fob
 		2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
132
Bob Ostin The Flugle Bug box with miniature cards and "flugle bug", bug jumps on one card which matches selection
 		2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
163
Rob James Psychic Weetabix price scanner in supermarket returns name of selected card when barcode is scanned, additional ideas by Andi Gladwin
 		2005
The Cheetah's Handbook
25
John Bodine Call Me. No Wait, I'll Call You phone rings during location attempt, selection is seen on phone display, card comes out of phone
 		2005
The Cheetah's Handbook
44
Christoph Borer Giant Count reinvention of "Dr. Jaks Kartenbluff", selected card is shuffled into the deck and cards put in inside jacket pocket, small number is named and on that position performer produces a jumbo card which has the same value as the selection, using a Svengali deck
Related toAlso published here 2006
Compilation
84
Christoph Borer, Roy Walton Woogie four jumbo card jokers with suits, suit that matches selection is turned-over and when turned over the jumbo card became the selection and the selection became a joker.
Inspired byAlso published here
  • Woogie in "ANAM CARA"
 2006
Compilation
95
Packet Trick Revelation marketed, shown by Jack Birnman, questions on cards lead to card and backs form giant version of selection when puzzled together
 		2006
Rara Avis
138
Jack Avis Plot Idea for a Card Trick pips of selection sewn into blank cards
Inspired by
  • "Houdini's Card Trick" (Lu Brent, Linking Ring, Oct. 1945)
 2006
Rara Avis
176
Jack Avis The Ghost Pen using invisible ink pen
 		2006
Rara Avis
196
Jack Avis A Tale of Two Slates two miniature slates have writing with two colors, chosen color changes into name of selection
Inspired by 2006
Rara Avis
197
Gregory Wilson Curious George selected card appears in thought bubble drawn on a bill, bill switch
Inspired by 2006
Switch
249
Michel Huot Miscellaneous Non-Bill Ideas for the bill switch
  • True Romance
  • Company Merger
  • Getting the Customer
  • 52 on 1
 		2006
Switch
309
Liam Montier The Cardless Triumph card printed face-up and down on a paper, folded and unfolded, only selection remains face up
 		2006
Switch
319
Luke Dancy Cheetah's Cellphones ideas with cellphones
  • Voice recorders
    • Let the selection free, Luke!
    • The sensitive phone
    • Further ideas
  • Camera phones
 		2006
Another Bite of the Cherry
51
Dan Buck, Dave Buck Untitled Trick revelation with the Carta Mundi Joker which holds the King of Hearts, King plucked out of printed Joker
 		2006
Sleightly Magical
33
Rene Clement Sense-sational performer bites pieces out of selection
 		2007
Best of Friends — Volume III
191
Christoph Borer Ein Wunder mit Spielkarten two selections, first is revealed by tearing a paper napkin into shape of card, then napkin is burnt and ashes on arm to reveal second selection
 		2007
Die Geisterschrift
22
Christoph Borer Another Card Miracle two selections, name of first selection appears on arm then wrong name appears on arm and is changed into correct selection
 		2007
Die Geisterschrift
41
Christoph Borer Abwasserleitung pieces of newspaper are chosen and words selected, letters in selected words reveal card selection
 		2007
Seminarnotitzen 2007
1
Sveroni Das Ritual spectator's scribbling is heated up and transforms into name of selection, friXion pen
Inspired by
  • Mathieu Bich's "Sympathel Ink"
 2008
Heureka!
7
Robert E. Neale The First Mystery or The Wisdom of the Worm Story trick about Adam and Eve using six playing cards and a worm sock puppet which locates the selected card
 		2008
This Is Not a Book
101
Karl Fulves Down Sizing "Unexplained"
52-on-One gag card, turned over and only black cards, turned over and only clubs, and so on until selection remains, posed as a problem
 		2008
Prolix (Issue 4)
253
Frederick Braue Flip Flop Force cut deeper force, then miniature card "rises"/jumps out
Related toAlso published here
  • "Roundabout", Fred Braue, Hugard's Magic Monthly, Jan. 1949
 2008
Prolix (Issue 4)
270
Paul Osborne The Candy Castle
  • Osborne Illusions
card castle as ginger house with selected design card on top
 		Dec. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 12)
26
Oliver Meech Invisible Man Magician claims to be able to see through a spectator and see the card written on a sticker stuck on their back
 		2009
The Plot Thickens
10
Oliver Meech Not Seeing The Wood For The Trees Red cards laid out on table forms shape of 7 Diamonds
 		2009
The Plot Thickens
20
Karl Fulves The Hole Thing "Unexplained"
envelope with hole, paper card without, condition reverses, also as card revelation, posed as a problem
 		2009
Prolix (Issue 6)
405
Trevor Lewis Snake Basket Routine snake in basket finds selection
 		2009
Routines Matter
145
Jason Michaels The Fortune Teller folded origami Fortune Teller is used to reveal selection
 		2010
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 8
19
Rich Aviles The Forgotten Card card identity is on ribbon tied around spectator's finger
 		2010
Above the Fold
70
Oliver Meech Cartoon Camera Business card acts as camera, takes picture to reveal spectator's card
 		2010
Plot Twists
14
Oliver Meech Fortune Telling Fish Plastic fish tells fortune, reveals spectator's card/name
Inspired by 2010
Plot Twists
54
Román García EL Viaje de la Luna del Comandante Bouzas little rocket formed with tea bag is lit, ash on blank card forms name of selection, flag appears on selection, story trick
 		2010
Nanomagias
31
Román García El Ritual de la Patata card is divined with french fries
 		2010
Nanomagias
163
Román García Index writing on back of joker is moved and card can be checked immediately
 		2010
Nanomagias
223
Bill Abbott Mental Photograph image of card appears on business card via out to lunch
 		2010
Table Magic
23
Jeff Prace Scribbles of Destiny scribbles on a phone scribble act change into name of selection
 		Jan. 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 1)
23
Camilo Vázquez ¡Clips! pips of a card appear on tie
 		2010
El Manuscrito (Vol. 3 No. 14)
406
Al Schneider Snake Basket
2011
Al Schneider Magic
518
Patrick Page Heba Haba Magic name of card appears on hand of spectator, ink pad
Related to 2011
Magic Page by Page
52
Patrick Page, Milbourne Christopher Bigger? jumbo card as a gag, similar to the Dr. Jaks routine
Related to 2011
Magic Page by Page
299
Patrick Page Smaller? miniature card as a gag
 		2011
Magic Page by Page
299
David Acer Dry Spell "Streeter #3"
deck thrown in clothes dryer, card comes out of lint trap
Also published here 2011
More Power to You
92
David Acer The President's Message bill rubber banded to card case is shown and initial, name of selection appears written on it
Also published here 2011
More Power to You
119
Wolfgang Moser Stuntman stickman drawn on paper is set on fire, paper disappears and hole of a stickman appears burnt on selection
 		2011
Kreationen
8
Christoph Borer, Nadia "Lou" Schürmann Das 5er Spiel five pieces of plastic have abstract signs on it, when aligned the chosen card can be seen
 		2012
Endlose Möglichkeiten
22
J. C. Doty Flower Revealtion paper sunflower put in water, where it opens up and name of selection appears
 		2012
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue Addendum)
xiii
Frank Zak A Business Card Trick miniature of selection appears on business card
 		2012
The F.F.F.F. Book
289
Philip T. Goldstein Quarterly Report cardboard circle in four pieces is used to divine a card as "flat crystal ball", card appears printed on it
Also published here
  • Genii, May 1979
 Nov./Dec. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 11 & 12)
152
David Redondo Sopa de Letras paper with letters is torn in pieces and placed on table, now pieces form name of selection, various patterns
Inspired by
  • "Manera curiosa de revelar una carta" in Padre W. Ciuró's "Juegos de Manos de Bolsillo, Vol. 4".
 2012
Cartomagia - Notas de Conferencia
93
Rajneesh Madhok The 21st Century Wizard profile photo in iPhone contact list reveals card
 		2013
Discoveries & Deceptions
50
Rob Testa Forensic Specialist on wrong card appears name of selection with UV light, then changes into card
 		2013
Seventeen Secrets — Volume 2
46
Steven Hamilton Rocky does a Card Trick spring raccoon supposed to find the card, deck suddenly strung together, raccoon finds card, name of card written across other side
 		2013
The Magic of Steven Hamilton
8
Axel Hecklau Die Schicksalsentscheidung cards are eliminated and on remains, prediction on paper transforms into selection
 		2013
Evolution
6
Hiroshi Sawa 透明人間 (The Invisible Man) Card is selected from a packet of five cards. Invisible ghost trapped inside bottle is introduced, escapes from the bottle. Leaves a trail of footprints that appear to lead to the selected card.
 		2013
Magic of Dr. Sawa (澤浩の奇術)
14
Steve Fearson The WhatsMyCard.com Website reveal of a selection on a website the spectator goes to, insurance policy presentation
(website bonus from Aug. 2013)
 		Aug. 2013
Real Secrets (Vol. 2 No. 17)
1
Tomo Maeda Re-Psychle pen placed inside empty card case starts to move and writes name of selection
 		2013
Japan Ingenious
64
Tomo Maeda Out To Cut paper with illustration of pair of scissors is signed and placed inside a card case, when removed name of selection is cut into paper
 		2013
Japan Ingenious
70
Francisco Nardi Mind Track selection is divined in a doodle made by a spectator
Also published here 2014
Lecture Notes 2014
28
Dr. Stanley Jaks Black Brand wrong card transforms into card with picture of performer with card on forehead
Also published here 2014
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
107
Dr. Stanley Jaks Bubble Bubble small tablet is put in water, starts to bubble and in the end spectator can name selection when looking into glass, Alka-Seltzer
Inspired byAlso published here
  • "Bubble Bubble" in "Pentagram" February, 1950
 2014
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
111
Dr. Stanley Jaks Four Blacks image of selection appears on black plastic card
Also published here 2014
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
146
Dr. Stanley Jaks In the Ring spectator sees selection from an other spectator in a finger ring
Also published here 2014
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
166
Dr. Stanley Jaks Letter Mystery ABC deck and regular deck, cards spell selection
Also published here
  • "Letter Mystery" in "Conjuror's Monthly" September, 1947
 2014
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
174
Dr. Stanley Jaks Mortell selected card appears on a paper under skull, flash paper
Also published here 2014
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
195
"Senator" Clarke Crandall, Dr. Stanley Jaks Psychoanalysis card chosen, pieces cut out of piece of paper which becomes silhouette of selection when unfolded, funny presentation
Related to 2014
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
209
Dr. Stanley Jaks What Do You See? three cards are revealed by cutting a piece of newspaper
 		2014
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
240
Alan Shaxon Photo Card Trick chosen card appears on photo, picture of magician holding the card
 		2014
Alan Shaxon — The Sophisticated Sorcerer
103
Alan Shaxon Tissue Cards tissue paper and pair of scissors are placed inside a cigar box, paper is apparently cut inside the box to match selection
Also published here 2014
Alan Shaxon — The Sophisticated Sorcerer
138
Alexander de Cova Das spirituelle Etui nach Al Koran two blank cards are put into leather sleeve with transparent plastic top, one card initialed by spectator, later selection appears written on one of the blank cards
Inspired by
  • Al Koran idea from The Gen
Also published here 		June 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 19)
661
Steve Beam More than Just a Snappy Dresser selected card vanishes and reappears printed on the Joker card, being held by the Joker
Also published here 2015
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 10
53
Caleb Wiles Clue Multi-phase routine where the magician allows a participant to determine how "clue cards" (a few openly marked cards) will be turned to create a playing card. The clue cards then turn into the mate of that card.
Inspired by 2015
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 9
28
Francisco Nardi Mind Track selection is divined in a doodle made by a spectator
VariationsAlso published here 2015
7 Mysteries of Mentalism
57
Alexander de Cova Das Spirit-Etui nach Al Koran two blank cards are put into leather sleeve with transparent plastic top, one card initialed by spectator, later selection appears written on one of the blank cards
Inspired by
  • Al Koran idea from The Gen
Also published here 		2015
Burners — Vol. 2
230
Roberto Giobbi Trick & Practice for Restaurant Magic card of selection appears on napkin
 		2016
Hidden Agenda (Issue Aug 6)
225
Steve Beam More Than Just a Snappy Dresser selected card vanishes and reappears printed on the Joker card, being held by the Joker
  • The Chameleon
Also published here 2016
Tea Time With The Pasteboards
10
Steve Beam Er sieht nicht nur schick aus selected card vanishes and reappears printed on the Joker card, being held by the Joker
Also published here 2016
Card Magic To Go
8
Steve Beam More than Just a Snappy Dresser selected card vanishes and reappears printed on the Joker card, being held by the Joker
Also published here 2017
52
44
Jordan Gold Siri's Finale siri calls out selection
 		Feb. 2017
Genii (Vol. 80 No. 2)
64
Josh Janousky LexIcon app icons on smartphone spell name of chosen card, stop force with phone placed onto tabled pile during dealing process
Also published here
  • The Linking Ring, Jan. 2015
 2017
Just Joshin'
15
Philipp Ganglberger The Holo that Can't Be Explained index of chosen card appears on hologram on a bill, with variation
 		2018
Seminarheft
7
Steve Beam Even Odds blank cards, all have words "Your Card" on the back, except selected one has same face as selection
Inspired by
  • Nick Trost's "Eight-Card Brainwave" in "The New Tops" August, 1970.
 2018
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 11
65
Alexander de Cova Carmelita The Snake on the snake basket
 		2018
Burners — Vol. 6
111
Alberto de Figueiredo La bola de cristal crystal ball drawn on a business card and signed by spectator, name of chosen card appears inside ball
 		2018
Veinticinco
145
Steve Beam More than Just a Snappy Dresser selected card vanishes and reappears printed on the Joker card, being held by the Joker
Also published here 2019
Card Tricks That Kilt
12
José Carroll Through the Looking-Glass
  • Second Routine
face of card is transferred into card shaped mirror leaving a blank card behind
Also published here 2019
52 Lovers — Through the Looking-Glass
239
José Carroll Illusion, Reality, and Magic
  • Third Routine
mirror turns to glass, card appears in mirror
Also published here 2019
52 Lovers — Through the Looking-Glass
240
Steve Beam X-Ray-Ted x-ray photo of hand and selection, with smart phone
 		2020
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 12
195
Michael Rubinstein Voodoo Revelation card chosen, four copper coins, text appears on them that reveals the selection, sticker of chosen color travels from coin to selection in deck
 		2020
Rubinstein Coin Magic
243
Michael Rubinstein Voodoo Revelation SOH Version card chosen, four copper coins, text appears on them that reveals the selection, sticker of chosen color travels from coin to selection in deck
Inspired by
  • version on Knockout Coin Magic DVD
 2020
Rubinstein Coin Magic
248
Dibya Guha, Jonathan Friedman Hot Divination burning match waved below matchbox drawer, drawer is scorched except for two heart symbols which match the selection (Two of Hearts)
 		Mar. 2021
Genii (Vol. 84 No. 3)
60
Michael Stelzer Fusion Ice ice cubes "become" two grey heart-shaped cubes in a glass to match a forced Two of Hearts, d'light glow in glass
 		May 2022
Genii (Vol. 85 No. 5)
73
Erik Allen Caller I-dea card chosen, wrong card found, selection suddenly appears in message on cell phone and card changes into right one
Also published here 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 1)
38
Doug Slater Lunchtime Séance card prediction appears on miniature ouija board
Also published here
  • MAGIC, June 2007
 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 1)
624
Eric Leclerc The ID Trick selected card is seen predicted on photo on performer's driver's license
Also published here
  • MAGIC, Feb. 2008
 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 2)
706
Andrew Mayne Infestation foot prints of invisible mouse appear when deck is spread, leading towards selection that has a corner bitten off
Also published here
  • MAGIC, Dec. 2009
 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 2)
910
Ben Williams Heartless in flash three Heart pips appear, selected Three of Hearts now has three holes in it
Inspired by
  • "In a Flash" (Jay Sankey)
Also published here
  • MAGIC, Feb. 2010
 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 2)
923
Joe M. Turner Joe's 3D Finger Thing fingers held together to reveal Three of Diamonds
 		Jan. 2023
Genii (Vol. 86 No. 1)
64
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