encre invisible \n recipe for invisible ink and its revelation \n unknown
1786
testament de jérôme sharp
Unknown
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Encre invisible
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1786
|
Testament de Jérôme Sharp
|
88
|
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die sympathetische tinte \n chemical method to make writing appear on paper, paper has to be dipped in water \n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Die sympathetische Tinte
|
Apr. 1895
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 1 No. 4)
|
63
|
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das schnellmalen \n painting appears on white paper in frame \n unknown
1896
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
|
Das Schnellmalen
|
Jan. 1896
|
Der Zauberspiegel
(Vol. 1 No. 5)
|
78
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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
|
Apr. 1896
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 2 No. 4)
|
57
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sympathetische tinte \n three recipes for invisible ink \n unknown \n sympathetische tinte \n antonio molini
1896
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Sympathetische Tinte
|
Variations
|
Aug. 1896
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 2 No. 8)
|
126
|
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sympathetische tinte \n recipes for invisible ink \n antonio molini \n sympathetische tinte \n unknown \n sympathetische tinte \n antonio molini
1897
die zauberwelt
Antonio Molini
|
Sympathetische Tinte
|
Inspired byRelated to
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Oct. 1897
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 3 No. 10)
|
157
|
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sympathetische tinte \n second part \n antonio molini \n sympathetische tinte \n antonio molini
1897
die zauberwelt
Antonio Molini
|
Sympathetische Tinte
|
Related to
|
Nov. 1897
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 3 No. 11)
|
174
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der kobold in der flasche \n no. 36, name of chosen card or sum of numbers appears on paper in bottle, chemical \n samuel "st. roman" thiersfeld
1899
jedermann zauberkünstler!
Samuel "St. Roman" Thiersfeld
|
Der Kobold in der Flasche
|
1899
|
Jedermann Zauberkünstler!
|
103
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der schnellzeichner \n drawing appears on paper sheet when rubbed on it with cloth \n unknown
1899
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Der Schnellzeichner
|
Oct. 1899
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 5 No. 10)
|
158
|
|
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das geheimnisvolle gemälde \n no. 2, white cloth in frame lighted from back, it seems transparent, on command an image appears on cloth, chemical \n unknown
1900
der amateurzauberer
Unknown
|
Das geheimnisvolle Gemälde
|
1900
|
Der Amateurzauberer
|
114
|
|
|
glimmbilder herzustellen \n no. 4, drawings that appear when heated, chemical \n unknown
1900
der amateurzauberer
Unknown
|
Glimmbilder herzustellen
|
1900
|
Der Amateurzauberer
|
158
|
|
|
ueber ein neues papier für geheimmitteilungen \n on appearing writing \n carl willmann
1900
die zauberwelt
Carl Willmann
|
Ueber ein neues Papier für Geheimmitteilungen
|
Oct. 1900
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 6 No. 10)
|
159
|
|
|
die flammenschrift \n writing burns into piece of paper \n unknown
1900
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Die Flammenschrift
|
Nov. 1900
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 6 No. 11)
|
175
|
|
|
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
|
Dec. 1900
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 6 No. 12)
|
184
|
|
|
xiv. telepathie \n 1. die geisterschrift (slates, multiple versions, total of chosen number appears)
2. die fernschrift (message appears on paper sealed in envelope, remote writing)
3. die rosenverwandlung (rose changes from red to white, red writing appears on paper)
4. das spiritistische kartenspiel (deck appears under box and vanishes again, hollow card deck imitation) \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1902
moderne magie
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
|
XIV. Telepathie
|
1902
|
Moderne Magie
|
146
|
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|
my friend in thibet \n card put in a box, two blank cards in envelopes with pencils, on chosen blank card name of selection appears \n professor hoffmann
1903
later magic
Professor Hoffmann
|
My Friend in Thibet
|
1903
|
Later Magic
|
497
|
|
|
das geheimnis des wörterbuches \n empty billets put in hat, a page chosen in a dictionary, that page opened in another one and counted down to a word that corresponds with a number chosen from a change bag of number cards, that word is suddenly on a billet that's chosen form the hat, using force book with only two numbers to force page \n unknown \n das geheimnis des wörterbuches \n unknown
1904
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
|
Das Geheimnis des Wörterbuches
|
Related to
|
May 1904
|
Der Zauberspiegel
(Vol. 4 No. 5)
|
78
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|
|
"telegraphie ohne draht" \n four blank paper pieces rolled up and inserted into fingers of borrowed gloves, four questions asked, fingers cut off and paper removed, questions and answers found on paper pieces, glove restored \n ben-zur
1904
die zauberwelt
Ben-Zur
|
"Telegraphie ohne Draht"
|
Mar. 1904
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 10 No. 3)
|
39
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der name einer von einem zuschauer gedachten karte erscheint auf einem in einem glase befindlichen papier geschrieben \n piece of paper crumped up and put in glass, name of (forced) selection appears on it \n dr. costa brito
1904
die zauberwelt
Dr. Costa Brito
|
Der Name einer von einem Zuschauer gedachten Karte erscheint auf einem in einem Glase befindlichen Papier geschrieben
|
Oct. 1904
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 10 No. 10)
|
148
|
|
|
zum mysteriösen cigarettenpapier \n spectator crumples up piece of cigarette paper, word or number appears on it in chosen color \n a. j. \n das mysteriöse cigarettenpapier (a book by h. f. c. suhr)
1904
die zauberwelt
A. J.
|
Zum mysteriösen Cigarettenpapier
|
Inspired by- Das Mysteriöse Cigarettenpapier (a book by H. F. C. Suhr)
|
Oct. 1904
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 10 No. 10)
|
150
|
|
|
satan's trance \n no. 26, four cards removed from thirty-two-card deck and put in envelope, lights out, when lights are back on the names of cards are written on envelope \n charles t. jordan \n the up-down system \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries
Charles T. Jordan
|
Satan's Trance
|
Variations
|
1919/1920
|
Thirty Card Mysteries
|
70
|
|
|
a "spirit divination" mystery \n name of card appears on empty paper \n edward bagshawe
1924
exclusive problems in magic
Edward Bagshawe
|
A "Spirit Divination" Mystery
|
1924
|
Exclusive Problems in Magic
|
42
|
|
|
a dark deception \n paper in envelope, tumbler of ink, ink vanishes gradually, word chosen from dictionary appears as white writing in ink blob on paper \n edward bagshawe
1924
exclusive problems in magic
Edward Bagshawe
|
A Dark Deception
|
1924
|
Exclusive Problems in Magic
|
63
|
|
|
pips and paper \n paper signed and pinned on board, two selections turn blank and pips are found on paper \n oswald rae
1926
between ourselves
Oswald Rae
|
Pips and Paper
|
1926
|
Between Ourselves
|
5
|
|
|
telepathisches kontrollsystem. \n no. 16, playing card is selected and placed inside a book, on blank piece of paper sealed inside an envelope, name of card and page number appears \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1926
magische miniaturen
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
|
Telepathisches Kontrollsystem.
|
1926
|
Magische Miniaturen
|
54
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|
|
the telepathogram \n magician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system
Louis Nikola
|
The Telepathogram
|
1927
|
The Nikola Card System
|
54
|
|
|
a novel book test \n page selected and line chosen by the aid of playing cards, line from page appears on blank card sealed in envelope \n oswald rae \n "a novel book test" in "the sphinx"
1930
original magic
Oswald Rae
|
A Novel Book Test
|
Also published here- "A Novel Book Test" in "The Sphinx"
|
1930
|
Original Magic
|
53
|
|
|
the psychic wish \n \n tom sellers
1931
sellers' secrets
Tom Sellers
|
The Psychic Wish
|
1931
|
Sellers' Secrets
|
18
|
|
|
spirit message improvement \n carbon papers of different color to produce prediction or spirit message in chosen color in envelope \n tom sellers
1931
magical pleasantries
Tom Sellers
|
Spirit Message Improvement
|
1931
|
Magical Pleasantries
|
11
|
|
|
effect \n cards shuffled by spectator, still top card is correctly predicted on previous empty paper, locator card \n victor farelli
1933
farelli's card magic — part two
Victor Farelli
|
Effect
|
1933
|
Farelli's Card Magic — Part Two
|
99
|
|
|
mysterious writing \n out to lunch \n tom sellers
1935
quick tricks
Tom Sellers
|
Mysterious Writing
|
1935
|
Quick Tricks
|
16
|
|
|
annemann's psychic writing \n appearing writing on paper card answers question \n theodore annemann \n psychic writing variation \n theodore annemann \n psychographitti \n thomas alan waters \n slate trick \n burling hull \n spirits \n jack avis
1935
mental bargain effects
Theodore Annemann
|
Annemann's Psychic Writing
|
Related toVariations
|
1935
|
Mental Bargain Effects
|
4
|
|
|
psychic writing variation \n appearing writing on paper card answers question \n theodore annemann \n annemann's psychic writing \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50
Theodore Annemann
|
Psychic Writing Variation
|
Related to
|
1936
|
The Jinx 1-50
(Issue 17)
|
91
|
|
|
the spectral seamstress \n name of person is magically sewn on handkerchief \n charles t. jordan
1936
the jinx 1-50
Charles T. Jordan
|
The Spectral Seamstress
|
1936
|
The Jinx 1-50
(Issue 21)
|
124
|
|
|
a spirit message \n writing appears on card, double facer \n u. f. grant
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
U. F. Grant
|
A Spirit Message
|
1937
|
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
|
137
|
|
|
voodoo \n hole coin on string is put in box and hidden, light turned out, in glowing light performer is seen to have box again and coin drops off cord, combined with card divination on blank card \n arthur monroe \n encore voodoo \n eddie clever
1937
the jinx 1-50
Arthur Monroe
|
Voodoo
|
Related to
|
1937
|
The Jinx 1-50
(Issue 32)
|
208
|
|
|
the zig-zag card novelty \n question marks on paper change into name of selected card \n louis lam
1937
watch me closely
Louis Lam
|
The Zig-Zag Card Novelty
|
1937
|
Watch Me Closely
|
19
|
|
|
telepathic prediction \n named number appears in chosen color on paper stuck to piece of wood, optional repeat phase \n dr. edward g. ervin
1937
the strange inventions of doctor ervin
Dr. Edward G. Ervin
|
Telepathic Prediction
|
1937
|
The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin
|
34
|
|
|
revealed by fire \n name of selected card appears on card in flash of fire \n unknown
1938
greater magic
Unknown
|
Revealed by Fire
|
1938
|
Greater Magic
|
226
|
|
|
a spirit writes \n name of selection appears on another signed card \n john mulholland
1938
greater magic
John Mulholland
|
A Spirit Writes
|
1938
|
Greater Magic
|
291
|
|
|
the magic blotter \n answer to question appears on paper \n sid lorraine
1938
greater magic
Sid Lorraine
|
The Magic Blotter
|
1938
|
Greater Magic
|
890
|
|
|
p. l. o. a. keeler \n switch of paper sheets between slates \n charles nyquist \n pierre l. o. a. keeler
1939
the jinx 51-100
Charles Nyquist, Pierre L. O. A. Keeler
|
P. L. O. A. Keeler
|
1939
|
The Jinx 51-100
(Issue Winter Extra 1938/39)
|
376
|
|
|
it's a date \n date of borrowed dime appears on disk \n franklin m. chapman
1939
chap's scrapbook
Franklin M. Chapman
|
It's a Date
|
1939
|
Chap's Scrapbook
(Vol. 1 No. 9)
|
2
|
|
|
when your number turns up \n name of deceased person appears on piece of paper, initialed by spectator and sealed in envelope \n franklin m. chapman
1939
chap's scrapbook
Franklin M. Chapman
|
When Your Number turns Up
|
1939
|
Chap's Scrapbook
(Vol. 1 No. 10)
|
2
|
|
|
kontact! \n name of chosen card appears on initialed paper, half forcing deck \n franklin m. chapman
1939
chap's scrapbook
Franklin M. Chapman
|
Kontact!
|
1939
|
Chap's Scrapbook
(Vol. 1 No. 10)
|
3
|
|
|
the germain gem \n named dead person appears on billet, pocket writing \n karl germain
1940
the jinx 51-100
Karl Germain
|
The Germain Gem
|
1940
|
The Jinx 51-100
(Issue 95)
|
588
|
|
|
two fearless feats - 2. \n name of selected card appears on tissue paper (via tarbell's "phanteario") \n stewart james
1940
the jinx 51-100
Stewart James
|
Two Fearless Feats - 2.
|
1940
|
The Jinx 51-100
(Issue 98)
|
602
|
|
|
merlin the inscrutable \n pencil shavings in tissue paper "write" name of selection \n allan howell
1940
the jinx 101-151
Allan Howell
|
Merlin the Inscrutable
|
1940
|
The Jinx 101-151
(Issue 104)
|
626
|
|
|
tribal try \n paper wrapped between boards, prediction or something else appears on paper inside \n len sewell
1940
the jinx 101-151
Len Sewell
|
Tribal Try
|
1940
|
The Jinx 101-151
(Issue 111)
|
663
|
|
|
"my card, sir!" \n double blank card changes into business card \n tom bowyer
1941
the jinx 101-151
Tom Bowyer
|
"My Card, Sir!"
|
1941
|
The Jinx 101-151
(Issue 131)
|
752
|
|
|
mystery of the traveling numbers \n four random numbers are added, sum appears on paper \n unknown
1941/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 1
Unknown
|
Mystery of the Traveling Numbers
|
1941/27
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 1
|
179
|
|
|
the spirit mathematician \n called numbers are added up, sum "appears" in envelope \n unknown
1941/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 1
Unknown
|
The Spirit Mathematician
|
1941/27
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 1
|
184
|
|
|
christopher's "double cross" \n eight paper pieces, four with x on them are burnt, x now on other pieces \n milbourne christopher \n x-it! \n sam leo horowitz \n double cross \n milbourne christopher \n the lady's not for burning \n ali bongo
1943/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 3
Milbourne Christopher
|
Christopher's "Double Cross"
|
VariationsAlso published here
|
1943/27
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
|
53
|
|
|
ghost writings \n name of selection appears on rolled up paper \n dr. h. walter grote
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv
Dr. H. Walter Grote
|
Ghost Writings
|
Feb. 1944
|
Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV
(Vol. 1 No. 9)
|
37
|
|
|
the green hand \n writing appears on initialed paper \n orville wayne meyer
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation
Orville Wayne Meyer
|
The Green Hand
|
1945
|
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
|
15
|
|
|
silver walls \n piece of paper is put between two coins, any number appears on the paper \n bruce elliott \n circle of fire \n paul curry
1945
the phoenix 51-100
Bruce Elliott
|
Silver Walls
|
Related to
|
1945
|
The Phoenix 51-100
(Issue 83)
|
336
|
|
|
spirit writer \n name of card appears written on spectator's palm, rubber stamp, see back room #96 for additional idea \n louis tannen
1945
the phoenix 51-100
Louis Tannen
|
Spirit Writer
|
1945
|
The Phoenix 51-100
(Issue 88)
|
357
|
|
|
a spirit communication \n sum of numbers appears on empty cardboard \n unknown
1945/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 4
Unknown
|
A Spirit Communication
|
1945/27
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
|
328
|
|
|
message on paper \n message appears on paper between slates \n unknown
1945/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 4
Unknown
|
Message on Paper
|
1945/27
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
|
406
|
|
|
vest pocket seance \n seance program with a stack of business cards, coin appears, living and dead test, writing appears \n c. l. boarde
1946
the phoenix 101-150
C. L. Boarde
|
Vest Pocket Seance
|
1946
|
The Phoenix 101-150
(Issue 110)
|
441
|
|
|
william's invisible paint \n brush on paper, picture is made without using paint \n billy mccomb
1947
the first book of william
Billy McComb
|
William's Invisible Paint
|
1947
|
The First Book of William
|
26
|
|
|
gambler's ghost \n name of selection appear on card fan \n edward clinkscale \n eugene taylor
1947
the phoenix 101-150
Edward Clinkscale, Eugene Taylor
|
Gambler's Ghost
|
1947
|
The Phoenix 101-150
(Issue 133)
|
534
|
|
|
pieces of slate \n writing appears, version without a flap, chalk can write permanent and nonpermanent \n peter warlock
1947
the phoenix 101-150
Peter Warlock
|
Pieces of Slate
|
1947
|
The Phoenix 101-150
(Issue 134)
|
537
|
|
|
dictionary test \n people write numbers on cards und seal them in envelopes, word appears on signed card locked in a frame \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
|
Dictionary Test
|
1947
|
Gems of Mental Magic
|
49
|
|
|
glendi's mental photography - the dream photograph \n paper to photograph in envelope, comedy presentation \n glendi
1947
ireland's yearbooks
Glendi
|
Glendi's Mental Photography - The Dream Photograph
|
1947
|
Ireland's Yearbooks
(Issue Yearbook 1947)
|
27
|
|
|
kilroy gets around \n message appears on card, mathematical procedure \n bob hummer \n kilroy gets around \n bob hummer
1947
3 trix new easy to do
Bob Hummer
|
Kilroy Gets Around
|
Also published here
|
1947
|
3 Trix New Easy To Do
|
1
|
|
|
clipped psyche \n writing appears on paper on clipboard, flap \n greer marechal jr.
1948
the phoenix 101-150
Greer Marechal Jr.
|
Clipped Psyche
|
1948
|
The Phoenix 101-150
(Issue 148)
|
593
|
|
|
pocket seance \n blank cards, name is divined and message appears \n james g. thompson jr.
1948
the phoenix 101-150
James G. Thompson Jr.
|
Pocket Seance
|
1948
|
The Phoenix 101-150
(Issue 150)
|
601
|
|
|
writing with fire \n lit cigarette touched on paper, a flame starts burning along a line on the paper, writing a word or design, chemical \n don tanner
1948
grant's inner circle magazine
Don Tanner
|
Writing with Fire
|
Dec. 1948
|
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine
(Vol. 1 No. 3)
|
11
|
|
|
spirit photography \n image of chosen card appears on photographic paper in envelope, two methods \n unknown \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1948/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 5
Unknown
|
Spirit Photography
|
Related to
|
1948/27
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5
|
197
|
|
|
mortell \n selected card appears on a paper under skull, flash paper \n dr. stanley jaks \n bruce elliott \n jaks totenkopfexperiment \n dr. stanley jaks \n mortell \n dr. stanley jaks
1949
the phoenix 151-200
Dr. Stanley Jaks, Bruce Elliott
|
Mortell
|
Also published here
|
1949
|
The Phoenix 151-200
(Issue 173)
|
692
|
|
|
the dead return \n spectator writes question on card which is put in envelope, envelope burns in a flash and question is now on other side of envelope \n don tanner
1949
grant's inner circle magazine
Don Tanner
|
The Dead Return
|
Apr. 1949
|
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine
(Vol. 1 No. 7)
|
11
|
|
|
cover picture \n about u. f. grant (on cover of this issue), image materializes in luminous paint in the dark \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine
U. F. Grant
|
Cover Picture
|
Sep. 1949
|
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine
(Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12)
|
3
|
|
|
pip pix \n card appears on photo paper \n cy keller
1950
the phoenix 201 — 250
Cy Keller
|
Pip Pix
|
1950
|
The Phoenix 201 — 250
(Issue 211)
|
844
|
|
|
on a business card \n signed business card in coin envelope with a hole, message appears \n don tanner
1950
the phoenix 201 — 250
Don Tanner
|
On a Business Card
|
1950
|
The Phoenix 201 — 250
(Issue 219)
|
875
|
|
|
the baker spirit photo \n freely (...) chosen person appears on paper as photograph \n al baker
1951
the secret ways of al baker
Al Baker
|
The Baker Spirit Photo
|
1951
|
The Secret Ways of Al Baker
(Issue Pet Secrets)
|
433
|
|
|
the four blacks \n image of selection appears on black plastic card \n dr. stanley jaks \n the ultra slate message \n dr. jacob daley \n die vier schwarzen karten \n dr. stanley jaks \n four blacks \n dr. stanley jaks \n blank jaks \n steven hamilton \n vic allen
1951
who is this dr. jaks?
Dr. Stanley Jaks
|
The Four Blacks
|
Inspired byVariationsAlso published here
|
1951
|
Who is this Dr. Jaks?
|
5
|
|
|
that's the spirit \n name is predicted and writing appears \n bob somerfeld \n ted messenger \n ted messenger's "fourth dimensional enterprise" in "coven" \n spiritrump \n thomas alan waters
1951
mind reader's digest
Bob Somerfeld, Ted Messenger
|
That's the Spirit
|
Inspired by- Ted Messenger's "Fourth Dimensional Enterprise" in "Coven"
Variations
|
1951
|
Mind Reader's Digest
|
12
|
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six sided spirit \n named geometrical figure appears on paper \n george schindler
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250
George Schindler
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Six Sided Spirit
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1951
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The Phoenix 201 — 250
(Issue 225)
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900
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x-it! \n paper torn in eight pieces, performer draws an x on four of them, the marks disappear and appear on the other pieces \n sam leo horowitz \n christopher's "double cross" \n milbourne christopher \n ge-x't \n sam leo horowitz
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250
Sam Leo Horowitz
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X-It!
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Inspired byAlso published here
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1951
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The Phoenix 201 — 250
(Issue 233)
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930
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ashes to ashes \n name written on a billet and burnt, ashes put on a second billet and eventually name appears \n don tanner
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250
Don Tanner
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Ashes to Ashes
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1951
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The Phoenix 201 — 250
(Issue 234)
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936
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one pound revelation \n pound note between cardboards, name of free selection appears on note, then card itself appears between boards
- alternative routine - with borrowed cards \n toni koynini
1951
toni koynini's card miracles
Toni Koynini
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One Pound Revelation
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1951
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Toni Koynini's Card Miracles
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27
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some thoughts on magic \n "spirits make known their presence", message appears on business cards \n george f. wright
1951
ireland's yearbooks
George F. Wright
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Some Thoughts on Magic
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1951
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Ireland's Yearbooks
(Issue Yearbook 1951)
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31
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the mystic card of fu \n message appears on a blank card, which names position of selection in deck \n r. m. jamison
1954
the new phoenix 301-348
R. M. Jamison
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The Mystic Card of Fu
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1954
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The New Phoenix 301-348
(Issue 308)
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30
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spirit writings \n writing appears on one of two blank cards \n arthur hastings \n d.f.c \n arthur hastings \n spirit star \n howard a. adams
1956
the new phoenix 301-348
Arthur Hastings
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Spirit Writings
|
Related toVariations
|
1956
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The New Phoenix 301-348
(Issue 335)
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150
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hotelepathy \n names written on cards are selected and appear on suitcase, two times and ends with a gag, uses jack hughes' attaboy \n stewart james
1957
magic mine no. 1
Stewart James
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Hotelepathy
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1957
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Magic Mine No. 1
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26
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other thorntonism ideas \n for a serial number divination, switching playing cards and appearance of a message \n dr. spencer thornton
1958
thornton's secrets of mental magic
Dr. Spencer Thornton
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Other Thorntonism Ideas
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1958
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Thornton's Secrets of Mental Magic
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2
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spectral writing \n paper put in glass of water, message appears \n harry stanley
1960
magic of the mind
Harry Stanley
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Spectral Writing
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1960
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Magic of the Mind
|
106
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spirit star \n selected esp symbols appear on blank cards \n howard a. adams \n spirit writings \n arthur hastings
1961
the new phoenix 351-400
Howard A. Adams
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Spirit Star
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Inspired by
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1961
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The New Phoenix 351-400
(Issue 357)
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257
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die vier schwarzen karten \n image of selection appears on black plastic card \n dr. stanley jaks \n the four blacks \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse
Dr. Stanley Jaks
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Die vier schwarzen Karten
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Also published here
|
1961
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Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
|
20
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jaks totenkopfexperiment \n name of card appears on piece of flash paper, with miniature skull \n dr. stanley jaks \n mortell \n dr. stanley jaks \n bruce elliott
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse
Dr. Stanley Jaks
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Jaks Totenkopfexperiment
|
Also published here
|
1961
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Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
|
42
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der südamerikanische kürbistrick \n message appears on pumpkin \n dr. helmut teumer \n dr. stanley jaks \n south american melon trick \n dr. helmut teumer \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse
Dr. Helmut Teumer, Dr. Stanley Jaks
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Der südamerikanische Kürbistrick
|
Also published here
|
1961
|
Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
|
98
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just (business) cards - spirit writes \n name of selection appears on business card \n harry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic
Harry Lorayne
|
Just (Business) Cards - Spirit Writes
|
1962
|
Close-up Card Magic
|
261
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flash printing \n printing business card \n harry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic
Harry Lorayne
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Flash Printing
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1962
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Close-up Card Magic
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262
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impromptu atomic routine \n several tricks combined into a routine with atomic theme, glorpy, adam's atomic crystal spot, break-away pencils \n everett lyda
1962
ireland's yearbooks
Everett Lyda
|
Impromptu Atomic Routine
|
1962
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Ireland's Yearbooks
(Issue Yearbook 1962)
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40
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comedy spirit painting \n skull appears in paper inside card box \n don tanner
1962
ireland's yearbooks
Don Tanner
|
Comedy Spirit Painting
|
1962
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Ireland's Yearbooks
(Issue Yearbook 1962)
|
52
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cigarette paper prediction \n thought of name appears on a cigarette paper \n nate leipzig
1963
dai vernon's tribute to nate leipzig
Nate Leipzig
|
Cigarette Paper Prediction
|
1963
|
Dai Vernon's Tribute to Nate Leipzig
|
141
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the lady's not for burning \n eight paper pieces, four are burnt, letters appear on other pieces to form a name \n ali bongo \n christopher's "double cross" \n milbourne christopher \n second thoughts \n ali bongo
1966
the bongo book
Ali Bongo
|
The Lady's Not for Burning
|
Inspired byRelated to
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1966
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The Bongo Book
|
21
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my friend, tonto \n writing appears on card and selection is found face up in the deck \n ned rutledge \n well, well! \n ned rutledge \n mein freund tonto \n ned rutledge
1967
between two minds
Ned Rutledge
|
My Friend, Tonto
|
Related toAlso published here
|
1967
|
Between Two Minds
|
5
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the instant darkroom \n thought of symbol, number and letter appear on blank cards \n ned rutledge \n die instant-dunkelkammer \n ned rutledge
1967
between two minds
Ned Rutledge
|
The Instant Darkroom
|
Also published here
|
1967
|
Between Two Minds
|
43
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der neue geisterblock \n blank cards shown from both sides, one chosen, put in envelope with two holes, card marked through holes, yet a message appears on card \n arthur rasper \n out-to-lunch principle
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks — teil iii
Arthur Rasper
|
Der neue Geisterblock
|
Inspired by
|
1967
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Enzyklopädie der Rauh-Glatt-Kartentricks — Teil III
|
30
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serios business \n imitation of thought-photography of ted serios using small projector \n william t. powers \n sam randlett \n edward marlo \n dick jarrow
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4
William T. Powers, Sam Randlett, Edward Marlo, Dick Jarrow
|
Serios Business
|
Jan. 1968
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4
(Vol. 3 No. 3)
|
151
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the spirit writes \n writing appears on blank and marked card, using mechanical card box \n gerald kosky
1969
hex!
Gerald Kosky
|
The Spirit Writes
|
1969
|
HEX!
|
91
|
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sprite in a wet water glass \n message appears on paper, in water \n john dowdell
1970
the compleat magick — volume i
John Dowdell
|
Sprite in a Wet Water Glass
|
1970
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume I
(Issue 6)
|
28
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madam fifi's haunted house \n writing appears on signed paper, feather moves inside toy house \n james a. conley
1970
the compleat magick — volume i
James A. Conley
|
Madam Fifi's Haunted House
|
1970
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume I
(Issue 8)
|
37
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slate trick \n master slate writing, writing appears on slates, described thanks to mickey hades (see p. 460) \n burling hull \n annemann's psychic writing \n theodore annemann
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
Burling Hull
|
Slate Trick
|
Inspired by
|
Sep. 1971
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8
(Vol. 6 No. 11)
|
441
|
|
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thought picture \n ghost photo à la ted serious, index of selection appears, fake camera \n al portwood
1971
the compleat magick — volume i
Al Portwood
|
Thought Picture
|
1971
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume I
(Issue 20)
|
97
|
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ghost writer \n as robert ellis, history of the out to lunch, name of card appears on paper \n bob ellis
1971
the compleat magick — volume i
Bob Ellis
|
Ghost Writer
|
1971
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume I
(Issue 22)
|
108
|
|
|
funny force \n prediction appears on paper, comedy presentation \n morty rudnick
1972
tarbell course in magic — volume 7
Morty Rudnick
|
Funny Force
|
1972
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
|
202
|
|
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tabagie \n pencil and paper are sealed into envelope, slogan of named cigarette brand appears on paper \n paul siegel
1972
doorway to delusion
Paul Siegel
|
Tabagie
|
1972
|
Doorway to Delusion
|
12
|
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|
the mephisto writings \n people write down statements on paper, character reading, then writing appears on paper while hold over flame \n paul siegel
1972
doorway to delusion
Paul Siegel
|
The Mephisto Writings
|
1972
|
Doorway to Delusion
|
26
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message most mysterious \n writing appears on paper, signed on both sides in a circle \n arthur setterington
1972
straight line mysteries
Arthur Setterington
|
Message Most Mysterious
|
1972
|
Straight Line Mysteries
|
17
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all hallows eve \n spooky presentation, word chosen from a book appears on picture in a frame \n arthur setterington
1972
straight line mysteries
Arthur Setterington
|
All Hallows Eve
|
1972
|
Straight Line Mysteries
|
43
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spirit writing \n four objects listed on business card, paper balled up, chosen item vanishes from list and appears written on balled-up paper \n jerry mentzer
1973
close-up cavalcade
Jerry Mentzer
|
Spirit Writing
|
1973
|
Close-up Cavalcade
|
157
|
|
|
el espiritu de las cenizas reveladores \n name of selection is written on a napkin which is then burnt, ashes are put on a second napkin and name of card appears \n juan tamariz
1973
aprenda ud. magia
Juan Tamariz
|
El Espiritu de las Cenizas Reveladores
|
1973
|
Aprenda Ud. Magia
|
126
|
|
|
personal voodoo \n voodoo doll on paper, x-mark appears at same position on second and signed drawing \n chandler mason \n voodoo revisited \n sid lorraine
1973
the compleat magick — volume i
Chandler Mason
|
Personal Voodoo
|
Variations
|
1973
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume I
(Issue 66)
|
327
|
|
|
personal talisman \n drawn talisman appears on a card \n carl herron
1973
the compleat magick — volume i
Carl Herron
|
Personal Talisman
|
1973
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume I
(Issue 76)
|
378
|
|
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the ultimate presentation \n answers and signature of a spectator's friend appear on signed envelopes, envelopes in jar filled with water and pencil leads \n christopher rogers
1973
the compleat magick — volume i
Christopher Rogers
|
The Ultimate Presentation
|
1973
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume I
(Issue 78)
|
387
|
|
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out of ashes \n ashes of burnt paper rubbed on second paper reveal spectator's zodiac sign \n zorka
1973
the compleat magick — volume i
Zorka
|
Out of Ashes
|
1973
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume I
(Issue 82)
|
407
|
|
|
playing card spirit slates \n name of selection appears on sticker on a odd-backed card, half-forcing deck \n john a. novak
1973
the compleat magick — volume i
John A. Novak
|
Playing Card Spirit Slates
|
1973
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume I
(Issue 89)
|
441
|
|
|
the temperance of the elements \n four tarot cards matching the elements are selected, four pieces of paper where a writing appears, with the elements theme too \n stephen minch
1974
the book of thoth
Stephen Minch
|
The Temperance of the Elements
|
1974
|
The Book of Thoth
|
28
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flash-x \n pieces of paper in spectator's hand, xs drawn on other pieces, the vanish in fire, xs now on pieces in spectator's hand \n amedeo vacca \n milbourne christopher
1974
amedeo's continental magic
Amedeo Vacca, Milbourne Christopher
|
Flash-X
|
1974
|
Amedeo's Continental Magic
|
33
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horse sense \n horse race ticket, word winner appears \n stan blumenthal
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii
Stan Blumenthal
|
Horse Sense
|
1974
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume II
(Issue 108)
|
538
|
|
|
spirits \n appearing writing on paper card reveals selection \n jack avis \n annemann's psychic writing \n theodore annemann \n "new spirit writing" (eric impey, bagshawe's magical journal, nov. 1929) \n "simplified psychic writing" (s. h. sharpe, bagshawe's magical journal, dec. 1928) \n ex-specter \n jerry k. hartman
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Jack Avis
|
Spirits
|
Inspired byRelated to- "Simplified Psychic Writing" (S. H. Sharpe, Bagshawe's Magical Journal, Dec. 1928)
Variations
|
July 1975
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 10 No. 9)
|
977
|
|
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name dropper! \n name is selected from clear plastic forcing bag, divined and appears on soot \n richard lyn \n die herstellung \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii
Richard Lyn
|
Name Dropper!
|
Related to
|
1975
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume II
(Issue 119)
|
591
|
|
|
tephramantic brainwave \n card written on a piece of paper and burnt, ashes rubbed on an envelope and the name of the card appears, inside the envelope is a deck with the chosen card reversed, wax swami \n philip t. goldstein
1976
the blue book of mentalism
Philip T. Goldstein
|
Tephramantic Brainwave
|
1976
|
The Blue Book of Mentalism
|
8
|
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the spirit is willing (to write) \n spirit writing on signed business card, glorpy \n philip t. goldstein
1976
the blue book of mentalism
Philip T. Goldstein
|
The Spirit Is Willing (to Write)
|
1976
|
The Blue Book of Mentalism
|
16
|
|
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smoking a tin \n coin between tin plates, number appears on coin \n alan shaxon
1976
practical sorcery
Alan Shaxon
|
Smoking A Tin
|
1976
|
Practical Sorcery
|
32
|
|
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psychic paper \n chosen esp symbol appears in chosen color on cigarette paper \n orville wayne meyer
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii
Orville Wayne Meyer
|
Psychic Paper
|
1976
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume II
(Issue 155)
|
773
|
|
|
psi-q \n lead of pencil in crumpled paper, named number appears, paper moves \n jack bridwell
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii
Jack Bridwell
|
PSI-Q
|
1976
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume II
(Issue 160)
|
798
|
|
|
voodoo revisited \n voodoo doll on paper, x-mark appears at same position on second and signed drawing, carbon paper \n sid lorraine \n personal voodoo \n chandler mason
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii
Sid Lorraine
|
Voodoo Revisited
|
Inspired by
|
1976
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume II
(Issue 167)
|
833
|
|
|
beyond chance \n spectator's question on business card changes into answer, in nest of envelopes \n thomas alan waters
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii
Thomas Alan Waters
|
Beyond Chance
|
1976
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume II
(Issue 168)
|
839
|
|
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volta spiro-predicto \n word or prediction appears on blank card with spectator's signature on other side, switching paper with stack of envelopes \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism
Burling Hull
|
Volta Spiro-Predicto
|
1976
|
The Amazing World of Mentalism
|
19
|
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the mindreader's wild card \n cards with different presidents changes into selected name lincoln \n frank garcia
1977
wildcard miracles
Frank Garcia
|
The Mindreader's Wild Card
|
1977
|
Wildcard Miracles
|
102
|
|
|
the happy horoscoper \n twelve zodiac cards, named zodiac sign is removed, other cards are blank and on the named one "happy birthday" appears \n philip t. goldstein \n the happy horoscoper \n philip t. goldstein \n pred-ikea-ction \n anthony owen
1977
the red book of mentalism
Philip T. Goldstein
|
The Happy Horoscoper
|
Related toAlso published here
|
1977
|
The Red Book of Mentalism
|
9
|
|
|
the voice from the abyss \n chosen card or word appears on a blank paper sealed in a signed envelope, abyss envelope \n al mann
1977
the sibylline messages
Al Mann
|
The Voice from the Abyss
|
1977
|
The Sibylline Messages
|
7
|
|
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rememory! slate \n message appears on cardboard, tied with ribbon \n dr. franklin matula
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii
Dr. Franklin Matula
|
Rememory! Slate
|
1977
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume II
(Issue 178)
|
889
|
|
|
the $30 tv set \n gag message appears on blank card \n karl fulves
1977
the magic book
Karl Fulves
|
The $30 TV Set
|
1977
|
The Magic Book
|
145
|
|
|
changing slide projections \n changing image that is projected right on the screen, posed as problem \n karl fulves \n don nielsen \n who knocks? \n karl fulves
1978
interlocutor
Karl Fulves, Don Nielsen
|
Changing Slide Projections
|
Related to
|
1978
|
Interlocutor
(Issue 24)
|
93
|
|
|
ex-specter \n writing appears on paper card, revealing two selections \n jerry k. hartman \n spirits \n jack avis
1978
loose ends
Jerry K. Hartman
|
Ex-specter
|
Inspired by
|
1978
|
Loose Ends
|
50
|
|
|
intimate spirit \n spirit writing appears on business card, signed on both sides by spectator \n philip t. goldstein
1979
pabular
Philip T. Goldstein
|
Intimate Spirit
|
Apr. 1979
|
Pabular
(Vol. 5 No. 4)
|
667
|
|
|
"crystal-clear" intro \n name of next performer appears in drawn crystal ball \n karrell fox
1979
another book
Karrell Fox
|
"Crystal-Clear" Intro
|
1979
|
Another Book
|
218
|
|
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king "toots" tablet \n scribblings on cardboard visible move to name or selected card \n karrell fox
1979
another book
Karrell Fox
|
King "Toots" Tablet
|
1979
|
Another Book
|
275
|
|
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seance \n signatures of famous magicians appear on chosen blank cards \n larry becker
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii
Larry Becker
|
Seance
|
1979
|
The Best of Larry Becker's World of Super Mentalism Book II
|
89
|
|
|
the eye of alhazred \n chosen symbol appears chemically on paper, with fire \n stephen minch \n the eye of alhazred \n stephen minch
1979
lovecraftian ceremonies
Stephen Minch
|
The Eye of Alhazred
|
Also published here
|
1979
|
Lovecraftian Ceremonies
|
11
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|
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pickman's model \n stain appears on table under statue, then statue moves and disappears \n stephen minch \n pickman's model \n stephen minch
1979
lovecraftian ceremonies
Stephen Minch
|
Pickman's Model
|
Also published here
|
1979
|
Lovecraftian Ceremonies
|
16
|
|
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time out! \n time on drawn clock changes as time passes \n mark levy
1980
apocalypse vol. 1-5
Mark Levy
|
Time Out!
|
Mar. 1980
|
Apocalypse Vol. 1-5
(Vol. 3 No. 3)
|
322
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|
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kilroy gets around \n message appears on card, mathematical procedure \n bob hummer \n kilroy gets around \n bob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets
Bob Hummer
|
Kilroy Gets Around
|
Also published here
|
1980
|
Bob Hummer's Collected Secrets
|
36
|
|
|
hummeristic \n message appears on blank card, by rubbing ashes on it
#1: the ashes reveal
#2: ghost force
#3: transference of thought
#4: a magic business card
#5: ghost envelope \n bob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets
Bob Hummer
|
Hummeristic
|
1980
|
Bob Hummer's Collected Secrets
|
38
|
|
|
pen pal \n automatic writing, scribble is erased with erased and name of selection remains \n ray grismer
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii
Ray Grismer
|
Pen Pal
|
1980
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume III
(Issue 269)
|
1342
|
|
|
flash prediction \n writing slowly appears, using white carbon paper \n ted biet
1981
apocalypse vol. 1-5
Ted Biet
|
Flash Prediction
|
Jan. 1981
|
Apocalypse Vol. 1-5
(Vol. 4 No. 1)
|
443
|
|
|
colorevelation \n using "color tricks" pens \n christopher sallek
1981
apocalypse vol. 1-5
Christopher Sallek
|
Colorevelation
|
June 1981
|
Apocalypse Vol. 1-5
(Vol. 4 No. 6)
|
502
|
|
|
'is there anyone there?' \n ink forms into chosen esp sign, signed card, uses velleda pens \n bob ostin \n "is there anyone there?" \n bob ostin
1981
babel
Bob Ostin
|
'Is There Anyone There?'
|
Also published here
|
1981
|
Babel
(Issue 1)
|
14
|
|
|
ge-x't \n paper torn in eight pieces, performer draws an x on four of them, the marks disappear and appear on the other pieces \n sam leo horowitz \n x-it! \n sam leo horowitz
1981
intermagic
Sam Leo Horowitz
|
Ge-X't
|
Also published here
|
June 1981
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 8 No. 2)
|
60
|
|
|
der sechsseitige geist \n symbols on six sides of a sugar cube, chosen one appears on piece of paper \n unknown
1981
intermagic
Unknown
|
Der sechsseitige Geist
|
June 1981
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 8 No. 2)
|
69
|
|
|
alexicon \n name of named dead person appears on card, four abc cards, spelling "dead" \n thomas alan waters \n alex elmsley's "what card?"
1982
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
|
Alexicon
|
Inspired by- Alex Elmsley's "What Card?"
|
1982
|
Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue Grymwyr)
|
260
|
|
|
hallowgram \n name of dead celebrity appears on one of four abc cards, one side of the cards spells "dead" the other "name" \n thomas alan waters \n alex elmsley's "what card?"
1982
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
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Hallowgram
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Inspired by- Alex Elmsley's "What Card?"
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1982
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Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue Grymwyr)
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263
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rubik paint \n cube mixed by spectator, performer paints with transparent paint on white paper and a 3x3 color layout appears, the layout matches a side of the cube, cube partially fixed \n kennedy smith
1982
rubik cubik magik
Kennedy Smith
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Rubik Paint
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1982
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Rubik Cubik Magik
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15
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the book from sumer \n word from a book is noted and billet burnt, performer opens book at the page and ashes are rubbed on page, chosen word appears \n al mann
1982
cero-mentics
Al Mann
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The Book from Sumer
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1982
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Cero-Mentics
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14
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psychographitti \n four routines where writings or pictures appear on alphabet cards
- cardworm
- meow
- velleda baby
- blast-off \n thomas alan waters \n annemann's psychic writing \n theodore annemann
1983
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
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Psychographitti
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Inspired by
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1983
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Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue Psychl)
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507
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the mystery of the marks \n no. 32, xs appear on pieces of paper \n unknown
1983
101 psychic tests
Unknown
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The Mystery of the Marks
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1983
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101 Psychic Tests
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9
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ah ha \n two blank cards under spectator's hand fuse into one with drawing of named card, mirror writing \n karl fulves
1983
worknotes on brainwave
Karl Fulves
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Ah Ha
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1983
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Worknotes On Brainwave
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107
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instant art \n empty frame is wrapped in newspaper, picture appears \n ali bongo \n tafel mit zwei botschaften \n ali bongo
1983
1983
Ali Bongo
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Instant Art
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Related to
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1983
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1983
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7
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spots new?! \n initials on business card move and multiply \n harry lorayne
1984
apocalypse vol. 6-10
Harry Lorayne
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Spots New?!
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June 1984
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Apocalypse Vol. 6-10
(Vol. 7 No. 6)
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925
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name that card \n name of spectator appears on selection \n mike gancia
1984
the best of close-up magic
Mike Gancia
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Name That Card
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1984
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The Best of Close-Up Magic
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74
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spectator's clairvoyance & spirit test \n two spectators select same card, name of card appears on blank card, which is signed on both sides \n basil horwitz \n der übersinnliche zuschauer \n basil horwitz
1984
the mental magick of basil horwitz — volume 2
Basil Horwitz
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Spectator's Clairvoyance & Spirit Test
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Also published here
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1984
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The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 2
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12
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business card production \n printing routine with business card wallet \n michael rubinstein
1985
apocalypse vol. 6-10
Michael Rubinstein
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Business Card Production
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Aug. 1985
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Apocalypse Vol. 6-10
(Vol. 8 No. 8)
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1093
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qwhite \n question is written on a card and sealed in an envelope, answer given ans message appears on another blank card \n thomas alan waters \n an improved sealed-message reading \n unknown \n the ultra slate message \n dr. jacob daley
1985
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
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Qwhite
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Related to
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1985
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Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue Myxtyr)
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660
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mutattle \n question written on a card is put inside two envelopes and is sealed, performer answers the question and when the envelopes are open, the question is gone and a spirit message is found on the card \n thomas alan waters
1985
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
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Mutattle
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1985
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Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue Myxtyr)
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663
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bazooka card trick \n writing appears on card that can be seen in red cellophane envelope (1943) \n frederick braue
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Frederick Braue
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Bazooka Card Trick
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1985
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The Fred Braue Notebooks
(Issue 3)
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13
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double cross \n no. 44, eight paper pieces, four with x on them are burnt, x now on other pieces \n milbourne christopher \n christopher's "double cross" \n milbourne christopher
1985
self-working paper magic
Milbourne Christopher
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Double Cross
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Also published here
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1985
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Self-Working Paper Magic
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80
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tailor's ghost \n no. 55, pieces of cardboard shown blank, spectator's shirt size appears on one \n karl fulves
1985
self-working paper magic
Karl Fulves
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Tailor's Ghost
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1985
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Self-Working Paper Magic
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96
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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
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The Mystic Star
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Also published here- "The Mystic Star" (Great Magicians' Tricks, Will Goldston, 1931)
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1985
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Self-Working Paper Magic
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127
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almost certainly \n no. 73, writing appears on blank card(s) to answer question \n karl fulves
1985
self-working paper magic
Karl Fulves
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Almost Certainly
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1985
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Self-Working Paper Magic
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130
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cig-stuff \n message appears on cigarette, written with invisible ink \n ben harris
1985
out of his mind!
Ben Harris
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Cig-Stuff
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1985
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Out Of His Mind!
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128
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roller out \n using roller apparatus that changes blank paper to money for prediction \n karl fulves
1986
color capture
Karl Fulves
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Roller Out
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1986
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Color Capture
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29
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night writer \n prediction, blank card, writing is seen with flashlight, see also p. 264 for additional ideas by phillip young \n wayne kyzer
1986
the trapdoor — volume one
Wayne Kyzer
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Night Writer
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1986
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The Trapdoor — Volume One
(Issue 14)
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240
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shadowline \n writing on card vanishes and appears on hand of performer, erasable ink, velleda \n terri rogers
1986
the new talon
Terri Rogers
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Shadowline
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1986
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The New Talon
(Vol. 1 No. 2)
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38
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noch ein paar effektideen - 2. \n skull appears on business card in card box prop (freely named but dead person) \n don tanner \n message in ashes \n don tanner
1986
intermagic
Don Tanner
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Noch ein paar Effektideen - 2.
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Related to
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Dec. 1986
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Intermagic
(Vol. 12 No. 3&4)
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183
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eric mason on parallax \n name of thought of card appears on paper combined with parallax \n eric mason \n parallax \n david britland
1987
the new talon
Eric Mason
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Eric Mason on Parallax
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Inspired by
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May 1987
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The New Talon
(Vol. 1 No. 3)
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71
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mein freund tonto \n writing appears on card and selection is found face up in the deck \n ned rutledge \n my friend, tonto \n ned rutledge
1987
intermagic
Ned Rutledge
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Mein Freund Tonto
|
Also published here
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Dec. 1987
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 13 No. 2)
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77
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pop art \n drawn cannon on signed paper really blows off \n david harkey
1988
magical arts journal
David Harkey
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Pop Art
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1988
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Magical Arts Journal
(Vol. 2 No. 3)
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15
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the happy horoscoper \n twelve zodiac cards, named zodiac sign is removed, other cards are blank and on the named one "happy birthday" appears \n philip t. goldstein \n the happy horoscoper \n philip t. goldstein
1989
a phil goldstein collection
Philip T. Goldstein
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The Happy Horoscoper
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Also published here
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1989
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A Phil Goldstein Collection
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65
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photologic \n on slip of paper, image of selection appears magically (spirit photography) \n john bannon
1990
impossibilia
John Bannon
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Photologic
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1990
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Impossibilia
|
113
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highlight \n numbers on paper, one marked with highlight pen, digit travels to another paper, using principle that highlight pens dissolve printing on ncr paper (no carbon required) \n ben harris
1990
mad fax and other mysteries
Ben Harris
|
HighLight
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1990
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Mad Fax and other Mysteries
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9
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bizarr \n bizarr routine, prediction of a tarot card, amulet breaks into pieces and skull appears on paper \n diabelli
1991
allerlei experi-mentales
Diabelli
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Bizarr
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1991
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Allerlei Experi-Mentales
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47
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der übersinnliche zuschauer \n two spectators select same card, name of card appears on blank card, which is signed on both sides \n basil horwitz \n spectator's clairvoyance & spirit test \n basil horwitz
1991
intermagic
Basil Horwitz
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Der übersinnliche Zuschauer
|
Also published here
|
June 1991
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 16 No. 2)
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56
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print shop \n business card printing \n chris kenner
1992
totally out of control
Chris Kenner
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Print Shop
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1992
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Totally Out Of Control
|
95
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speck-ulation \n dots on back of business cards change into name \n anthony lindan
1992
the minotaur
Anthony Lindan
|
Speck-Ulation
|
1992
|
The Minotaur
(Vol. 4 No. 2)
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6
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the spirit's right \n borrowed business card in envelope, writing of selected card appears on it, stamp on card case \n hubert t. brill \n genii, feb. 1939
1992
profile
Hubert T. Brill
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The Spirit's Right
|
Also published here
|
1992
|
Profile
(Issue 7)
|
10
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the phantom cut-out card \n number and suit are cut out of previously blank paper \n unknown
1993
tarbell course in magic — volume 8
Unknown
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The Phantom Cut-Out Card
|
1993
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 8
|
97
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the vanishing line \n big drawing board, drawn line vanishes \n unknown
1993
tarbell course in magic — volume 8
Unknown
|
The Vanishing Line
|
1993
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 8
|
204
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a stylish gentleman \n big drawing board, drawn pocket handkerchief appears on drawing \n unknown
1993
tarbell course in magic — volume 8
Unknown
|
A Stylish Gentleman
|
1993
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 8
|
206
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insta-fax card printer \n blank business card inserted into clear plastic sleeve, writing visually appears on it, wow gimmick precursor \n dan garrett
1993
the insta-fax card printer
Dan Garrett
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Insta-Fax Card Printer
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1993
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The Insta-Fax Card Printer
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2
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insta-fax card printer handling \n different get-ready \n michael weber
1993
the insta-fax card printer
Michael Weber
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Insta-Fax Card Printer Handling
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1993
|
The Insta-Fax Card Printer
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2
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additiontal ideas suggested by max howard \n for insta-fax card printer, using it with "calculation sensation" (bob king), out to lunch combination \n max howard
1993
the insta-fax card printer
Max Howard
|
Additiontal Ideas Suggested by Max Howard
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1993
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The Insta-Fax Card Printer
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3
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the sensational initial ploy \n blank paper card inserted in insta-fax card printer and initialed through hole in plastic, printing appears around initials \n michael stillwell \n sign of the times \n michael stillwell
1993
the insta-fax card printer
Michael Stillwell
|
The Sensational Initial Ploy
|
Also published here
|
1993
|
The Insta-Fax Card Printer
|
4
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photocopy \n photocopy of palm shown, card vanishes and travels into photocopy (himber wallet) and on this the card appeared as well \n paul gertner \n second impression \n scott wells
1994
steel and silver
Paul Gertner
|
Photocopy
|
Variations
|
1994
|
Steel and Silver
|
149
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positive i.d. \n blank card is put in name badge plastic and performer's name appear, at the same time spectator choses one of several business cards and it's the performer's one \n anthony lindan
1995
the minotaur
Anthony Lindan
|
Positive I.D.
|
1995
|
The Minotaur
(Vol. 7 No. 4)
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1
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a "flashy" logo \n flash paper on board, company name appears in flash, trade show \n karrell fox
1995
much ado about something
Karrell Fox
|
A "Flashy" Logo
|
1995
|
Much Ado About Something
|
92
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missing ink \n double blank cards print into business cards \n rick bronson \n david acer \n missing ink \n rick bronson \n david acer
1995
natural selections
Rick Bronson, David Acer
|
Missing Ink
|
Also published here
|
1995
|
Natural Selections
|
49
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angel case \n paper and pencil is put in card case, rattles, message appears on paper (case can switch pieces of paper) \n paul harris \n eric mead
1996
the art of astonishment — book 2
Paul Harris, Eric Mead
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Angel Case
|
1996
|
The Art of Astonishment — Book 2
(Issue New Stuff)
|
27
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spiegel, spiegel \n name chosen from booklet appears with lipstick on mirror, svengali forcing book \n vanni pulè \n "boyfriend" (roy johnson, final call)
1997
intermagic
Vanni Pulè
|
Spiegel, Spiegel
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Inspired by- "Boyfriend" (Roy Johnson, Final Call)
|
1997
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 21 No. 4&5)
|
160
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the checkout \n check book, svengali book, as a gag for card to wallet \n steve beam \n the checkout \n steve beam \n the checkout \n steve beam
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Steve Beam
|
The Checkout
|
Also published here
|
1998
|
The Trapdoor — Volume Three
(Issue 68)
|
1413
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second impression \n photocopy of palm shown, card vanishes and travels into photocopy (himber wallet) and on this the card appeared as well \n scott wells \n photocopy \n paul gertner
1998
the himber wallet book
Scott Wells
|
Second Impression
|
Inspired by
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1998
|
The Himber Wallet Book
|
71
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visible ink \n "unsolved mysteries"
white cardboard dipped in water, message appears, posed as a problem \n karl fulves
1999
the fine print
Karl Fulves
|
Visible Ink
|
1999
|
The Fine Print
(Issue 10)
|
330
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mail fraud \n blank post card signed, name of later selection appears on it \n david acer
1999
natural selections — volume ii
David Acer
|
Mail Fraud
|
1999
|
Natural Selections — Volume II
|
14
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spirit photography \n no. 31, photograph of selection appears on blank paper in envelope \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks
Ellis Stanyon
|
Spirit Photography
|
1999
|
Ellis Stanyon's Best Card Tricks
|
174
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supplementary note \n comments on obtaining a photograph for the effect \n karl fulves \n spirit photography \n unknown
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks
Karl Fulves
|
Supplementary Note
|
Related to
|
1999
|
Ellis Stanyon's Best Card Tricks
|
174
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the name of the card in a nest of envelopes \n no. 10, prediction appears on business card in nest of envelopes \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks
Ellis Stanyon
|
The Name of the Card in a Nest of Envelopes
|
1999
|
Ellis Stanyon's Best Card Tricks
|
218
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kurz-tricks & tips \n - prediction written with candle on back of business card
- "do as i do" with tarot cards \n rudolf braunmüller
1999
intermagic
Rudolf Braunmüller
|
Kurz-Tricks & Tips
|
1999
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 22 No. 4&5)
|
181
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geisterschrift \n writing appears on paper when made wet \n unknown
1999
intermagic
Unknown
|
Geisterschrift
|
1999
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 23 No. 2)
|
68
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die instant-dunkelkammer \n thought of symbol, number and letter appear on blank cards \n ned rutledge \n the instant darkroom \n ned rutledge
1999
intermagic
Ned Rutledge
|
Die Instant-Dunkelkammer
|
Also published here
|
1999
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 23 No. 3)
|
117
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alhambra \n prediction of named cigarette brand, words appear on flash paper \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler \n alhambra \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler
2000
anam cara
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler
|
Alhambra
|
Also published here
|
2000
|
Anam Cara
|
9
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vanishing writing \n moist paper put in copying machine, copied text apparently disappears when touched \n fred goodman
2000
latter day secrets
Fred Goodman
|
Vanishing Writing
|
2000
|
Latter Day Secrets
(Issue 3)
|
50
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the checkout \n check book, svengali book, as a gag for card to wallet \n steve beam \n the checkout \n steve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3
Steve Beam
|
The Checkout
|
Also published here
|
2000
|
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 3
|
104
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kartenchangier-kassetten-tricks \n - skull appears on business card in case, gag
- "houdini" written on business card, put in envelope and then in card box, card is then outside \n don tanner \n message in ashes \n don tanner \n the houdini card \n don tanner
2000
intermagic
Don Tanner
|
Kartenchangier-Kassetten-Tricks
|
Related to
|
2000
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 23 No. 4&5)
|
144
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prints valiant \n blank paper printed into business cards, long-short, lettering as impromptu rough-smooth \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius
John Cornelius
|
Prints Valiant
|
2001
|
The Award-Winning Magic of John Cornelius
|
5
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the checkout \n check book, svengali book, as a gag for card to wallet \n steve beam \n the checkout \n steve beam
2001
hand-picked card tricks
Steve Beam
|
The Checkout
|
Also published here
|
2001
|
Hand-Picked Card Tricks
|
49
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sign of the times \n blank paper card inserted in insta-fax card printer and initialed through hole in plastic, printing of business card appears around initials, using "instant business card printer" \n michael stillwell \n the sensational initial ploy \n michael stillwell
2002
2002 — the last palindrome
Michael Stillwell
|
Sign of the Times
|
Also published here
|
2002
|
2002 — The Last Palindrome
|
10
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spirit writing \n named word appears on cigarette paper \n david ben
2003
tricks
David Ben
|
Spirit Writing
|
2003
|
Tricks
|
27
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spirit photography \n card image appears on initialed paper put in envelope \n al baker
2003
the secret ways of al baker
Al Baker
|
Spirit Photography
|
2003
|
The Secret Ways of Al Baker
(Issue Magazines)
|
634
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|
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psychic photography \n three methods, "psychic photography improved", "latest psychic photography" \n al baker
2003
the secret ways of al baker
Al Baker
|
Psychic Photography
|
2003
|
The Secret Ways of Al Baker
(Issue Notebooks)
|
730
|
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open time traveller \n writing appears on the back of selected card "you will pick this card" \n david acer
2004
random acts of magic
David Acer
|
Open Time Traveller
|
2004
|
Random Acts of Magic
|
116
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between the sheets \n name of selected card appears on two previously blank and banded together business cards \n jay sankey
2004
sankey unleashed
Jay Sankey
|
Between the Sheets
|
2004
|
Sankey Unleashed
|
127
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missing ink \n double blank cards print into business cards \n rick bronson \n david acer \n missing ink \n rick bronson \n david acer
2005
seven by rick bronson
Rick Bronson, David Acer
|
Missing Ink
|
Also published here
|
2005
|
Seven By Rick Bronson
|
15
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"is there anyone there?" \n ink forms into chosen esp sign, signed card, uses velleda pens \n bob ostin \n 'is there anyone there?' \n bob ostin
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
|
"Is There Anyone There?"
|
Also published here
|
2005
|
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
|
130
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alhambra \n prediction of named cigarette brand, words appear on flash paper \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler \n alhambra \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler
2006
compilation
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler
|
Alhambra
|
Also published here
|
2006
|
Compilation
|
18
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the ghost pen \n using invisible ink pen \n jack avis
2006
rara avis
Jack Avis
|
The Ghost Pen
|
2006
|
Rara Avis
|
196
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das ritual \n spectator's scribbling is heated up and transforms into name of selection, frixion pen \n sveroni \n mathieu bich's "sympathel ink"
2008
heureka!
Sveroni
|
Das Ritual
|
Inspired by- Mathieu Bich's "Sympathel Ink"
|
2008
|
Heureka!
|
7
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das ritual mit visitenkarten \n adaptation of das ritual for close up, with business cards \n sveroni
2008
heureka!
Sveroni
|
Das Ritual mit Visitenkarten
|
2008
|
Heureka!
|
12
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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
|
2008
|
This Is Not a Book
|
122
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the sprit message \n writing appears on paper in himber wallet precursor \n richard f. mckinney \n the sphinx, oct. 1925 \n mckinney's switch device \n karl fulves \n robert e. neale
2008
prolix
Richard F. McKinney
|
The Sprit Message
|
Related toAlso published here
|
2008
|
Prolix
(Issue 5)
|
285
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half-a-cheek on the photocopier \n "triumphotocopy", staging for cheek to cheek in which deck is placed on photocopier \n michael weber \n u. f. grant \n double exposure \n asi wind
2009
505
Michael Weber, U. F. Grant
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Half-a-Cheek on the Photocopier
|
Variations
|
2009
|
505
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3
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the eye of alhazred \n chosen symbol appears chemically on paper, with fire \n stephen minch \n the eye of alhazred \n stephen minch
2009
the book of forgotten secrets
Stephen Minch
|
The Eye of Alhazred
|
Also published here
|
2009
|
The Book of Forgotten Secrets
|
35
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pickman's model \n stain appears on table under statue, then statue moves and disappears \n stephen minch \n pickman's model \n stephen minch
2009
the book of forgotten secrets
Stephen Minch
|
Pickman's Model
|
Also published here
|
2009
|
The Book of Forgotten Secrets
|
45
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filler \n card with text on both sides, one side changes \n tyler wilson
2010
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8
Tyler Wilson
|
Filler
|
2010
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Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 8
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white lies \n classic one-ahead trick with blank cards on which writing appears with ashes rubbed on \n tom stone
2011
maelstrom
Tom Stone
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White Lies
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2011
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Maelstrom
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39
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spooky writing \n initials of deceased person appear on billet \n barrie richardson
2011
curtain call
Barrie Richardson
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Spooky Writing
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2011
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Curtain Call
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153
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fah-q \n prediction of named card announced to be written in case, nothing seen, writing suddenly appears inside \n adam wilber \n the blackpool prediction \n peter mckinnon
2012
the blackpool prediction
Adam Wilber
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Fah-Q
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Inspired by
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2012
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The Blackpool Prediction
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31
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four blacks \n image of selection appears on black plastic card \n dr. stanley jaks \n the four blacks \n dr. stanley jaks
2014
the incredible dr. jaks
Dr. Stanley Jaks
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Four Blacks
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Also published here
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2014
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The Incredible Dr. Jaks
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146
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mortell \n selected card appears on a paper under skull, flash paper \n dr. stanley jaks \n mortell \n dr. stanley jaks \n bruce elliott
2014
the incredible dr. jaks
Dr. Stanley Jaks
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Mortell
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Also published here
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2014
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The Incredible Dr. Jaks
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195
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south american melon trick \n message appears on pumpkin \n dr. helmut teumer \n dr. stanley jaks \n der südamerikanische kürbistrick \n dr. helmut teumer \n dr. stanley jaks
2014
the incredible dr. jaks
Dr. Helmut Teumer, Dr. Stanley Jaks
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South American Melon Trick
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Also published here
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2014
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The Incredible Dr. Jaks
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224
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88 more points (再集八八点) \n lots of stamps appear on loyalty card \n g
2015
believe
G
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88 More Points (再集八八点)
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2015
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Believe
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trick & practice for restaurant magic \n card of selection appears on napkin \n roberto giobbi
2016
hidden agenda
Roberto Giobbi
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Trick & Practice for Restaurant Magic
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2016
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Hidden Agenda
(Issue Aug 6)
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225
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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
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Carte Blanche Prediction
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Inspired by
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2016
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Hidden Agenda
(Issue Oct 10)
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291
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marko \n message appears on strip of paper
a. gene's script
b. preparation
c. additional routines \n gene anderson \n percy bee's "cecil, the educated chalk" in "linking ring" december, 1968.
2016
gene anderson — the book
Gene Anderson
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Marko
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Inspired by- Percy Bee's "Cecil, the Educated Chalk" in "Linking Ring" December, 1968.
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2016
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Gene Anderson — The Book
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183
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the gene pool \n on "marko", appearing ghost on paper \n gene anderson
2016
gene anderson — the book
Gene Anderson
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The Gene Pool
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2016
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Gene Anderson — The Book
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188
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die wegbrenn-schrift \n writing on paper changes from "are you present" to "yes", applying heat \n christoph borer
2018
mentale notizen
Christoph Borer
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Die Wegbrenn-Schrift
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2018
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Mentale Notizen
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187
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hot deck \n prediction of wrong card on card case visually melts/changes into right one, electronics \n kieron johnson
2018
the time traveller
Kieron Johnson
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Hot Deck
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2018
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The Time Traveller
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la tiza fantasma \n writing or symbol appears on hand, special ink \n joaquín navajas \n joaquin navajas' "la tiza fantasma" and "the phantom chalk", both in 1988.
2019
monedas personales y más
Joaquín Navajas
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La tiza fantasma
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Also published here- Joaquin Navajas' "La tiza fantasma" and "The Phantom Chalk", both in 1988.
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2019
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Monedas Personales Y Más
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91
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reloj fantasma \n circle is drawn on wrist of performer and wrist held by spectator, time is selected and hands appear inside circle to match chosen time, two methods \n joaquín navajas
2019
monedas personales y más
Joaquín Navajas
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Reloj Fantasma
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2019
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Monedas Personales Y Más
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