das nennen jeder karte im spiel oder das bezauberte messer\nborrowed pocket knife stabbed into borrowed deck, performer repeatedly names card above knife, bottom card glimpsed and slipped to stabbed spot\n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Das Nennen jeder Karte im Spiel oder das bezauberte Messer
borrowed pocket knife stabbed into borrowed deck, performer repeatedly names card above knife, bottom card glimpsed and slipped to stabbed spot
das bezauberte messer\nspectator stabs knife into shuffled deck, performer names card, bottom card slipped into position\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das bezauberte Messer
spectator stabs knife into shuffled deck, performer names card, bottom card slipped into position
the transfixed pack\ndeck wrapped in paper, knife thrust between selections, two methods, for credit information see parrish reference\njohn northern hilliard\nthe card stabbing trick\nrobert parrish
1909
the art of magic John Northern Hilliard
The Transfixed Pack
deck wrapped in paper, knife thrust between selections, two methods, for credit information see Parrish reference
the stabbed pair\nno. 6, spectator stabs knife in paper-wrapped deck between two selections\ncharles t. jordan
1920
ten new sleight of hand card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Stabbed Pair
No. 6, spectator stabs knife in paper-wrapped deck between two selections
it's in the bag - effect no. 4\nspectator places reversed card between two selections, performer really blindfolded, short card\nh. adrian smith
1938
greater magic H. Adrian Smith
It's in the Bag - Effect No. 4
spectator places reversed card between two selections, performer really blindfolded, short card
a spectator stabs the cards\ntwo selections, with knife, deck wrapped in newspaper, metal gimmick\nfrederick braue
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939 Frederick Braue
A Spectator Stabs the Cards
two selections, with knife, deck wrapped in newspaper, metal gimmick
two cards in fear\ntwo spectators stab two knives in deck wrapped in newspaper\ndr. jacob daley\ntwo blades\nbill simon\nstableau\nthomas alan waters
1940
the jinx 51-100 Dr. Jacob Daley
Two Cards in Fear
two spectators stab two knives in deck wrapped in newspaper
behind the eight ball\neffect #1: top card changes into selection
effect #2: another selection comes to top
effect #3: selection is stabbed to with another card
effect #4: magic thrust
effect #5: spectator seals card in envelope (glimpsed with alcohol)\nthe great merlini
1940
the jinx 101-151 The Great Merlini
Behind the Eight Ball
Effect #1: Top card changes into selection
Effect #2: Another selection comes to top
Effect #3: selection is stabbed to with another card
Effect #4: Magic Thrust
Effect #5: spectator seals card in envelope (glimpsed with alcohol)
dig with a spade\nperformer pushes card next to selection for real, stripper deck\njean hugard\nfrederick braue
1941
the stripper deck Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
Dig with a Spade
performer pushes card next to selection for real, stripper deck
double double\nprediction of two cards on double blank card, card is inserted in the deck next to the predicted one's\nfrank kelly\nthe back room\nbruce elliott
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Frank Kelly
Double Double
prediction of two cards on double blank card, card is inserted in the deck next to the predicted one's
garcia's grand\ntwo cards are found, with napkin and knife, reinvention of "the x-ray knife", see also p. 515\nfrank garcia\nthe x-ray knife\n unknown
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Frank Garcia
Garcia's Grand
two cards are found, with napkin and knife, reinvention of "The X-Ray Knife", see also p. 515
blindfold miracle card stab\nnamed card is stabbed after deck has been wrapped in paper, performer blindfolded\nvynn boyar
1951
blindfold miracle stab Vynn Boyar
Blindfold Miracle Card Stab
named card is stabbed after deck has been wrapped in paper, performer blindfolded
card affinity\nsomeone names a suit and another spectator names a value, mostly two knives, one finds correct value and the other the suit\nbill simon\ncard stabbing trick\nbert allerton
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon
Card Affinity
someone names a suit and another spectator names a value, mostly two knives, one finds correct value and the other the suit
don tanner's 4 items\n- miniature deck from sealed cigarette pack
- selection rises from cigarette pack
- card stabbing, wrapped in paper
- tie gag\ndon tanner\ndr. stanley jaks
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Don Tanner, Dr. Stanley Jaks
Don Tanner's 4 Items
- miniature deck from sealed cigarette pack
- selection rises from cigarette pack
- card stabbing, wrapped in paper
- tie gag
"u-find-it"\nspectator stabs face-up card in deck behind the back, found next to the selection\nlu brent\n"u-find-our-cards"\nlu brent\n"u-predict-them"\nlu brent\nsight-unseen\nlu brent
1956
fifteen star card effects Lu Brent
"U-Find-It"
Spectator stabs face-up card in deck behind the back, found next to the selection
sorcerer's seven\nperformer talks about the number seven, spectator puts a card in the deck, cards next to it equals seven, variation where all four cards are stabbed into the deck (rusduck), see credits in no. 8\ncharles hudson\nresearch division\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nstewart james
1957
the cardiste Charles Hudson
Sorcerer's Seven
performer talks about the number seven, spectator puts a card in the deck, cards next to it equals seven, variation where all four cards are stabbed into the deck (Rusduck), see credits in No. 8
fifteen card trick routine - 3\nstabbing between to cards in wrapped deck, stabbing by spectator suggested\ncharlie miller
1961
the magic of charles earle miller Charlie Miller
Fifteen Card Trick Routine - 3
stabbing between to cards in wrapped deck, stabbing by spectator suggested
personally yours\nthree cards are located by stabbing business card in deck one by one\nfrancis carlyle\nharry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Francis Carlyle, Harry Lorayne
Personally Yours
three cards are located by stabbing business card in deck one by one
encore card stab\nstacked, estimation, apparently by patrick page, see "magic page by page" for credits\nal koran\nder stich im dunkeln\nalexander de cova\npatrick page\nal koran\nother revelations\npatrick page
1967
al koran's professional presentations Al Koran
Encore Card Stab
stacked, estimation, apparently by Patrick Page, see "Magic Page by Page" for credits
card stab outdone\nwith knife, card split in two sheets\nlu brent\nthe robin hood caper\nstephen minch\narrow-split-arrow\npaul harris
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Lu Brent
ein "kartenstechen"\nstabbing knife next to selection in deck, whole deck corner-shorted\nvictor "astor" jamnitzky
1967 (ca.)
the astor-deck Victor "Astor" Jamnitzky
Ein "Kartenstechen"
stabbing knife next to selection in deck, whole deck corner-shorted
once in a knife time\nknife stabbed into pack from back, penetrates cards until selection\ncarl sten\narnold furst
1971
expert card chicanery Carl Sten, Arnold Furst
Once in a Knife Time
knife stabbed into pack from back, penetrates cards until selection
sneaky card stab\ndescribed by john brown, wrapped in paper and stabbed by spectator, using a pop-eyed eye-popper / nu-idea forcing deck\nstewart judah
1971
the compleat magick - volume i Stewart Judah
Sneaky Card Stab
described by John Brown, wrapped in paper and stabbed by spectator, using a Pop-Eyed Eye-Popper / Nu-Idea forcing deck
color flite\na card from red and blue deck are chosen, jokers pushed in deck of other color, they're supposed to be next to selections, but change in actual selections\nroy walton\na card in hand\ntheodore annemann
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Roy Walton
Color Flite
a card from red and blue deck are chosen, jokers pushed in deck of other color, they're supposed to be next to selections, but change in actual selections
an infinity of footnotes\napplication of the stevens control with crimps (1), edge marks (2), stabbing (3), as a cull (7), and more\nkarl fulves
1975
riffle shuffle technique - part two Karl Fulves
An Infinity Of Footnotes
application of the Stevens Control with crimps (1), edge marks (2), stabbing (3), as a cull (7), and more
spotting the spot\ncard stab with paper-knife, the card found is blank and the value is now on the paper-knife\ne. leslie may
1976
pabular E. Leslie May
Spotting the Spot
card stab with paper-knife, the card found is blank and the value is now on the paper-knife
card problems - (1)\ndeck wrapped in newspaper, card stabbed with knife, rest of deck vanishes, posed as problem\nkarl fulves
1976
interlocutor Karl Fulves
Card Problems - (1)
deck wrapped in newspaper, card stabbed with knife, rest of deck vanishes, posed as problem
ghost right\nblank card stabbed into deck between two cards, the names of the two cards appear written on the blank face\njerry 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
mod quad\ncard selected is stabbed into deck, prediction shown to be mate, and then card is shown to be stabbed between the other two mates (describes two methods)\njerry k. hartman\nstabbed coincidence\nlarry jennings
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
Mod Quad
Card selected is stabbed into deck, prediction shown to be mate, and then card is shown to be stabbed between the other two mates (describes two methods)
lightning stab change\nindifferent card is stabbed in deck face up and at that moment changes into selection, lapping\nbruce ikefugi\ntoss-in lap switch\npeter duffie
1979
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Bruce Ikefugi
Lightning Stab Change
indifferent card is stabbed in deck face up and at that moment changes into selection, lapping
the humble/arrogant card trick\nstabbed indifferent card changes to selection, variation: stabbed card transposes with card above it\ngreg miller
1980
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Greg Miller
The Humble/Arrogant Card Trick
stabbed indifferent card changes to selection, variation: stabbed card transposes with card above it
pointalism\na knife is stabbed in tarot book and one in a tarot deck, page describes card\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Pointalism
a knife is stabbed in tarot book and one in a tarot deck, page describes card
face to face\ntwo selections, joker stabbed into the deck next to first selection, then joker turns into second selection\ndavid britland
1982
spell-binder David Britland
Face to Face
two selections, joker stabbed into the deck next to first selection, then joker turns into second selection
prone to live dangerously\nsucker effect in which performer stabs card next to selection which can be seen on face\njerry sadowitz\nmore dangerous\npaul hallas\njerry sadowitz\ntheodore annemann\nprone to die safely\ntyler wilson
1983
pabular Jerry Sadowitz
Prone to Live Dangerously
sucker effect in which performer stabs card next to selection which can be seen on face
mexican stab\ncard side-jogged for half its length, switched for top card as top half is levered over, two handlings (adams & racherbaumer), see also "credits and references" at end of book\neddie adams\njon racherbaumer
1984
at the table Eddie Adams, Jon Racherbaumer
Mexican Stab
card side-jogged for half its length, switched for top card as top half is levered over, two handlings (Adams & Racherbaumer), see also "Credits and References" at end of book
double prophecy\ntwo cards stabbed in the deck, value is used two find two selections, see p. 160 for corrections\nsteve beam\nthe trapdoor issue #8\nsteve beam
1985
the trapdoor - volume one Steve Beam
Double Prophecy
two cards stabbed in the deck, value is used two find two selections, see p. 160 for corrections
card location\nten card location routine
1. say stop
2. spell out
3. spring location
4. stabbed card
5. the fifth card
6. stabbed cards
7. card through handkerchief
8. - 10. catch from shower\nrolland hamblen
1985
the fred braue notebooks Rolland Hamblen
Card Location
Ten Card Location routine
1. Say Stop
2. Spell Out
3. Spring Location
4. Stabbed Card
5. The fifth card
6. Stabbed Cards
7. Card through handkerchief
8. - 10. catch from shower
stableau\nwith tarot cards, two spectators stab two knives in deck, signed cards\nthomas alan waters\ntwo cards in fear\ndr. jacob daley
1987
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Stableau
with tarot cards, two spectators stab two knives in deck, signed cards
the opportune miracle\njoker stabbed next to selection in fan, using forcing gaff with part of card stuck to back of joker, four handlings\nedward marlo\nthe new tops, mar. 1967
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
The Opportune Miracle
joker stabbed next to selection in fan, using forcing gaff with part of card stuck to back of joker, four handlings
"p.d. mental stab"\n"pull down", card placed face up in deck by performer, it is next to thought-of card\nedward marlo\nthe new tops, apr. 1968
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
"P.D. Mental Stab"
"Pull Down", card placed face up in deck by performer, it is next to thought-of card
a stab in the pack\nno. 90, deck wrapped with dollar bill, knife next to selection\nal koran\nkarl fulves
1989
self-working coin magic Al Koran, Karl Fulves
A Stab in the Pack
No. 90, deck wrapped with dollar bill, knife next to selection
have it your way\ncard selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence\nsteve beam\nhave it your way\nsteve beam\nreopening stab\nsteve beam
1991
the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam
Have It Your Way
card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence
cold steel\nknife is stabbed between two selections\nalex elmsley\nrichard himber
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley, Richard Himber
stab stab stab\ndeck rests on edge on table, performer stabs joker quickly into side a few times, last time next to selection\nmike schwartz
1994
rigmarole Mike Schwartz
Stab Stab Stab
deck rests on edge on table, performer stabs joker quickly into side a few times, last time next to selection
the sultan stab\nspectator throws indicator card into dribble, shown to be next to king, indicator card changes into king as well as:
- the chutney change\nroger crosthwaite
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
The Sultan Stab
spectator throws indicator card into dribble, shown to be next to King, indicator card changes into King as well as:
- The Chutney Change
phantom aces\nposition of aces announced after spectators shuffle the deck, one-by-one production, last one stabbed with another card by spectator\njustin higham\n"the phantom of the card table" (eddie mcguire, 1976, p. 10)\nbreaking the rule\nedward marlo
1994
roger's thesaurus Justin Higham
Phantom Aces
position of Aces announced after spectators shuffle the deck, one-by-one production, last one stabbed with another card by spectator
Inspired by
"The Phantom of the Card Table" (Eddie McGuire, 1976, p. 10)
the card stabbing trick\nrubber banded and paper wrapped deck, stabbed with knife\nrobert parrish\nthe transfixed pack\njohn northern hilliard
1995
great tricks revisited Robert Parrish
The Card Stabbing Trick
rubber banded and paper wrapped deck, stabbed with knife
stabracardabra\nknife stuck into napkin-wrapped deck, napkin torn away and selection sticks to knife\nkarrell fox
1995
much ado about something Karrell Fox
Stabracardabra
knife stuck into napkin-wrapped deck, napkin torn away and selection sticks to knife
have it your way\ncard selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence\nsteve beam\nhave it your way\nsteve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam
Have it Your Way
card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence
mental stab again\nspectator thinks of a card from top third, performer places reversed card next to it\nedward marlo
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
Mental Stab Again
spectator thinks of a card from top third, performer places reversed card next to it
a needle in a haystack\njoker placed next to thought-of card under challenge conditions, thirteen extra cards behind back\nmichael skinner
1996
classic sampler Michael Skinner
A Needle in a Haystack
joker placed next to thought-of card under challenge conditions, thirteen extra cards behind back
gang related\ndeck cut, top two cards removed and placed in center, corner of next card torn off, performer stabs it into the center behind his back, between selections, three-way force deck, for details see informant reference\ntony bartolotta\ninformant\nkarl fulves\nletters\nron eastin\narnold farmer\ntom craven\nfour in hand\nkarl fulves
1997
underworld Tony Bartolotta
Gang Related
deck cut, top two cards removed and placed in center, corner of next card torn off, performer stabs it into the center behind his back, between selections, three-way force deck, for details see Informant reference
breaking up ad-jacent\nspectator stabs odd-backed card next to two selections one by one\ndavid solomon\nad-jacent\nsimon aronson
1997
solomon's mind David Solomon
Breaking Up Ad-Jacent
spectator stabs odd-backed card next to two selections one by one
rara avis card stab\nknife stabbed into top of deck so that a small block is stuck to tip of knife, bottom card is selection\njack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Rara Avis Card Stab
knife stabbed into top of deck so that a small block is stuck to tip of knife, bottom card is selection
time trap\nhalf the deck used, spectator cuts off some cards and counts them, a selection made, packets combined, spectator remembers card at his number, selected card stabbed next to it below table by performer\ntony bartolotta\nspread peek\nkarl fulves\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1999
underworld Tony Bartolotta
Time Trap
half the deck used, spectator cuts off some cards and counts them, a selection made, packets combined, spectator remembers card at his number, selected card stabbed next to it below table by performer
the master mystery forcing pack\nno. 25, three banks divided by long cards: 1-0-1 with force cards, alternating pairs, 1-0-1 with different force card
- to produce a card at any number
- knife thrust between two chosen cards\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Master Mystery Forcing Pack
No. 25, three banks divided by long cards: 1-0-1 with force cards, alternating pairs, 1-0-1 with different force card
- To Produce a Card at Any Number
- Knife Thrust between Two Chosen Cards
the pack is wrapped in paper and a knife passed between two chosen cards\nno. 26, twenty-six force pairs\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Pack Is Wrapped in Paper and a Knife Passed between Two Chosen Cards
stabbed by thought\n"three trix"
- the double stab
- the thot-card stab (thought-of card from three cards is stabbed to when named)\nkarl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Stabbed By Thought
"Three Trix"
- The Double Stab
- The Thot-Card Stab (thought-of card from three cards is stabbed to when named)
steel to ink\nknife stabbed in deck next to selection, then it is seen that the blade is printed on this card and only the knife handle remains, posed as a problem\nkarl fulves
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Steel To Ink
knife stabbed in deck next to selection, then it is seen that the blade is printed on this card and only the knife handle remains, posed as a problem
knife edged\nspectator cuts deck, counts off packet, remembers last card, replaces and cuts again, card stabbed by performer, edge mark line\nkarl fulves\nimpromptu detection\ncharles t. jordan\ntheoretical readers\nkarl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Knife Edged
spectator cuts deck, counts off packet, remembers last card, replaces and cuts again, card stabbed by performer, edge mark line
contrary toss-in\ninvisible card tossed into deck by spectator, a card appears sticking out between two selections\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Contrary Toss-In
invisible card tossed into deck by spectator, a card appears sticking out between two selections
twisted aces, subway style\ntwisting the aces combined with finding a selection, ace is inserted into the deck to find selection\nron frost
2004
after the force Ron Frost
Twisted Aces, Subway Style
Twisting the Aces combined with finding a selection, Ace is inserted into the deck to find selection
jazz chart & favorite licks\nstrategies
- opening gambits
- cheating
- a favorite lick
- formula lick
- superior lick
- quick lick
- last dance
- tips and tools\neric mead\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon
2006
tangled web Eric Mead
Jazz Chart & Favorite Licks
strategies
- Opening Gambits
- Cheating
- A Favorite Lick
- Formula Lick
- Superior Lick
- Quick Lick
- Last Dance
- Tips and Tools
scarne's card stab\ndeck wrapped in paper, long needle with ribbon pushed through paper, wrapping torn away, all cards fall except selection, method guess by schmidt\njoseph k. schmidt\n"scarne card & ribbon" (john scarne, marketed effect)
2006
prolix Joseph K. Schmidt
Scarne's Card Stab
deck wrapped in paper, long needle with ribbon pushed through paper, wrapping torn away, all cards fall except selection, method guess by Schmidt
walsh's card stab\nwithout flash paper, also for card to spectator's pocket\njoseph k. schmidt\nimproved card from pocket\njack merlin\nthe flash card stab\nrussel walsh
2006
prolix Joseph K. Schmidt
Walsh's Card Stab
without flash paper, also for card to spectator's pocket
the inserted card control with countdown\nspectator pushes card flush, performer pushes reversed five in deck and selection is five cards down\nharry riser\nmum, nov. 2001
2006
secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser
The Inserted Card Control with Countdown
spectator pushes card flush, performer pushes reversed Five in deck and selection is five cards down
behind the back, one way\nout-of-hand selection, performer stabs card reversed next to selection behind back\nharry riser\nmum, june 1991
2006
secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser
Behind the Back, One Way
out-of-hand selection, performer stabs card reversed next to selection behind back
magnetic kings\nfour kings, spectator takes one and stabs it next to an ace in the deck, other kings change into other aces\nrobin robertson\npeter duffie
2009
prolix Robin Robertson, Peter Duffie
Magnetic Kings
four Kings, spectator takes one and stabs it next to an Ace in the deck, other Kings change into other Aces
der stich im dunkeln\nmate of free selection is stabbed by performer\nalexander de cova\npatrick page\nal koran\nencore card stab\nal koran
2011
seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova, Patrick Page, Al Koran
stabatwin\nstabbing pocket knife next to twin of chosen card\npatrick page\n"stab-a-twin" in "the gen" november, 1953. p. 213.\nstabatwin\npatrick page
2011
magic page by page Patrick Page
Stabatwin
stabbing pocket knife next to twin of chosen card
Also published here
"Stab-A-Twin" in "The Gen" November, 1953. P. 213.
test your luck\nspectator stabs random card next to named card\ndarwin ortiz\nthe s. a. combination\nsimon aronson\ntwo in the hand\ntony cabral
2012
lessons in card mastery Darwin Ortiz
a cull for r. b.\nspectator pushes performer's favorite card in deck between two previously named cards\nallan ackerman\nrafael benatar
2012
the cardjurer Allan Ackerman, Rafael Benatar
A Cull for R. B.
spectator pushes performer's favorite card in deck between two previously named cards
dual miracle spread\ncombined with versatile spread control, as force or stab in tabled spread\ntom gagnon\n"miracle spread" (ed marlo, ibidem #20)
2013
too hot for the devil Tom Gagnon
Dual Miracle Spread
combined with Versatile Spread Control, as force or stab in tabled spread
the surfing card stab\ndeck spread on table, joker placed on spread, spread turned over and joker rides along and slides into spread next to selection\nvanni bossi
2016
the aretalogy of vanni bossi Vanni Bossi
The Surfing Card Stab
deck spread on table, joker placed on spread, spread turned over and joker rides along and slides into spread next to selection
baraja apuñalada\ndeck in case is pierced with a knife, knife pushed through all the cards and when pulled out sideways from deck only selection is found on knife\nadrian vega
2017
area 52 Adrian Vega
Baraja Apuñalada
deck in case is pierced with a knife, knife pushed through all the cards and when pulled out sideways from deck only selection is found on knife
prone to die safely\nthree selections made. sucker effect in which performer stabs joker next to selection (which can be seen on face). then joker visually rises to land next to selection. joker then transforms into second selection, and then the third selection is found sandwiched by two jokers.\ntyler wilson\nprone to live dangerously\njerry sadowitz
2018
elixir Tyler Wilson
Prone to Die Safely
Three selections made. Sucker effect in which performer stabs Joker next to selection (which can be seen on face). Then Joker visually rises to land next to selection. Joker then transforms into second selection, and then the third selection is found sandwiched by two Jokers.