röntgenstrahlen-phantasien \n image of card appears on white cardboard in card case prop, set-up with three stands and x-ray patter, also an image of spectator's hand appears as x-ray on white cardboard, more variations \n arthur "dr. avon" kollmann \n carl willmann
1896
die zauberwelt Arthur "Dr. Avon" Kollmann, Carl Willmann
Röntgenstrahlen-Phantasien
image of card appears on white cardboard in card case prop, set-up with three stands and x-ray patter, also an image of spectator's hand appears as x-ray on white cardboard, more variations
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
No. 36, name of chosen card or sum of numbers appears on paper in bottle, chemical
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
No. 2, white cloth in frame lighted from back, it seems transparent, on command an image appears on cloth, chemical
eine gedanken-photographie \n spectator writes card on paper, two blank business cards put in box, on one appears image and on other name of selection \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1900
die zauberwelt Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
Eine Gedanken-Photographie
spectator writes card on paper, two blank business cards put in box, on one appears image and on other name of selection
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
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)
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
card put in a box, two blank cards in envelopes with pencils, on chosen blank card name of selection appears
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
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
"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"
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
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
piece of paper crumped up and put in glass, name of (forced) selection appears on it
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
spectator crumples up piece of cigarette paper, word or number appears on it in chosen color
Inspired by
Das Mysteriöse Cigarettenpapier (a book by H. F. C. Suhr)
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
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
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
paper signed and pinned on board, two selections turn blank and pips are found on paper
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.
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
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
Magician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck
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
page selected and line chosen by the aid of playing cards, line from page appears on blank card sealed in envelope
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
carbon papers of different color to produce prediction or spirit message in chosen color in envelope
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
cards shuffled by spectator, still top card is correctly predicted on previous empty paper, locator card
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
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
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
named number appears in chosen color on paper stuck to piece of wood, optional repeat phase
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
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
name of deceased person appears on piece of paper, initialed by spectator and sealed in envelope
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.
name of selected card appears on tissue paper (via Tarbell's "Phanteario")
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
four random numbers are added, sum appears on paper
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 the lady's not for burning \n ali bongo \n double cross \n milbourne christopher
1943/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 3 Milbourne Christopher
Christopher's "Double Cross"
eight paper pieces, four with X on them are burnt, X now on other pieces
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
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
piece of paper is put between two coins, any number appears on the paper
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
name of card appears written on spectator's palm, rubber stamp, see Back Room #96 for additional idea
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
seance program with a stack of business cards, coin appears, living and dead test, writing appears
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
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
writing appears, version without a flap, chalk can write permanent and nonpermanent
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
people write numbers on cards und seal them in envelopes, word appears on signed card locked in a frame
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
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
lit cigarette touched on paper, a flame starts burning along a line on the paper, writing a word or design, chemical
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
image of chosen card appears on photographic paper in envelope, two methods
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
selected card appears on a paper under skull, flash paper
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
spectator writes question on card which is put in envelope, envelope burns in a flash and question is now on other side of envelope
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
about U. F. Grant (on cover of this issue), image materializes in luminous paint in the dark
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 blank jaks \n steven hamilton \n vic allen \n four blacks \n dr. stanley jaks
1951
who is this dr. jaks? Dr. Stanley Jaks
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
name is predicted and writing appears
Inspired by
Ted Messenger's "Fourth Dimensional Enterprise" in "Coven"
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
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 Sam Leo Horowitz
X-It!
paper torn in eight pieces, performer draws an X on four of them, the marks disappear and appear on the other pieces
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
Ashes to Ashes
name written on a billet and burnt, ashes put on a second billet and eventually name appears
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
One Pound Revelation
pound note between cardboards, name of free selection appears on note, then card itself appears between boards
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
Some Thoughts on Magic
"Spirits Make Known Their Presence", message appears on business cards
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
The Mystic Card of Fu
message appears on a blank card, which names position of selection in deck
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
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
Hotelepathy
names written on cards are selected and appear on suitcase, two times and ends with a gag, uses Jack Hughes' Attaboy
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
Other Thorntonism Ideas
for a serial number divination, switching playing cards and appearance of a message
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
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
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
Jaks Totenkopfexperiment
name of card appears on piece of flash paper, with miniature skull
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
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
eight paper pieces, four are burnt, letters appear on other pieces to form a name
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
1967
between two minds Ned Rutledge
My Friend, Tonto
writing appears on card and selection is found face up in the deck
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
blank cards shown from both sides, one chosen, put in envelope with two holes, card marked through holes, yet a message appears on card
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
imitation of thought-photography of Ted Serios using small projector
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
writing appears on signed paper, feather moves inside toy house
thought picture \n ghost photo à la ted serious, index of selection appears, fake camera \n al portwood
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Al Portwood
Thought Picture
ghost photo à la Ted Serious, index of selection appears, fake camera
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
as Robert Ellis, history of the Out to Lunch, name of card appears on paper
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
pencil and paper are sealed into envelope, slogan of named cigarette brand appears on paper
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
people write down statements on paper, character reading, then writing appears on paper while hold over flame
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
writing appears on paper, signed on both sides in a circle
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
spooky presentation, word chosen from a book appears on picture in a frame
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
four objects listed on business card, paper balled up, chosen item vanishes from list and appears written on balled-up paper
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
name of selection is written on a napkin which is then burnt, ashes are put on a second napkin and name of card appears
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
voodoo doll on paper, x-mark appears at same position on second and signed drawing
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 1 Christopher Rogers
The Ultimate Presentation
answers and signature of a spectator's friend appear on signed envelopes, envelopes in jar filled with water and pencil leads
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 1 John A. Novak
Playing Card Spirit Slates
name of selection appears on sticker on a odd-backed card, half-forcing deck
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
four tarot cards matching the elements are selected, four pieces of paper where a writing appears, with the elements theme too
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
pieces of paper in spectator's hand, Xs drawn on other pieces, the vanish in fire, Xs now on pieces in spectator's hand
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!
name is selected from clear plastic forcing bag, divined and appears on soot
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
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
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
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
chosen ESP symbol appears in chosen color on cigarette paper
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
voodoo doll on paper, x-mark appears at same position on second and signed drawing, carbon paper
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
spectator's question on business card changes into answer, in nest of envelopes
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
word or prediction appears on blank card with spectator's signature on other side, switching paper with stack of envelopes
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
1977
the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
The Happy Horoscoper
twelve zodiac cards, named zodiac sign is removed, other cards are blank and on the named one "Happy Birthday" appears
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
chosen card or word appears on a blank paper sealed in a signed envelope, Abyss envelope
rememory! slate \n message appears on cardboard, tied with ribbon \n dr. franklin matula
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Dr. Franklin Matula
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
changing image that is projected right on the screen, posed as problem
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
signatures of famous magicians appear on chosen blank cards
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
chosen symbol appears chemically on paper, with fire
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
stain appears on table under statue, then statue moves and disappears
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
hummeristic \n message appears on blank card, by rubbing ashes on it
#1: the ashes reveal
#2: ghost force
#3: transference of thought
#4: a magic business card
#5: ghost envelope \n bob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Hummeristic
message appears on blank card, by rubbing ashes on it
#1: The Ashes Reveal
#2: Ghost Force
#3: Transference of Thought
#4: A Magic Business Card
#5: Ghost Envelope
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
automatic writing, scribble is erased with erased and name of selection remains
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
name of named dead person appears on card, four ABC cards, spelling "DEAD"
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
Hallowgram
name of dead celebrity appears on one of four ABC cards, one side of the cards spells "DEAD" the other "NAME"
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
Rubik Paint
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
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
The Book from Sumer
word from a book is noted and billet burnt, performer opens book at the page and ashes are rubbed on page, chosen word appears
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
Psychographitti
four routines where writings or pictures appear on alphabet cards
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
Ah Ha
two blank cards under spectator's hand fuse into one with drawing of named card, mirror writing
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
1984
the mental magick of basil horwitz - volume 2 Basil Horwitz
Spectator's Clairvoyance & Spirit Test
two spectators select same card, name of card appears on blank card, which is signed on both sides
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 the ultra slate message \n dr. jacob daley \n an improved sealed-message reading \n unknown
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Qwhite
question is written on a card and sealed in an envelope, answer given ans message appears on another blank card
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
Mutattle
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
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
Bazooka Card Trick
writing appears on card that can be seen in red cellophane envelope (1943)
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
Double Cross
No. 44, eight paper pieces, four with X on them are burnt, X now on other pieces
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
Tailor's Ghost
No. 55, pieces of cardboard shown blank, spectator's shirt size appears on one
the mystic star \n no. 72, two blank cards, a star appears on one visibly when held against light \n unknown \n "the mystic star" (great magicians' tricks, will goldston, 1931)
1985
self-working paper magic
Unknown
The Mystic Star
No. 72, two blank cards, a star appears on one visibly when held against light
Also published here
"The Mystic Star" (Great Magicians' Tricks, Will Goldston, 1931)
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
Night Writer
prediction, blank card, writing is seen with flashlight, see also p. 264 for additional ideas by Phillip Young
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
Eric Mason on Parallax
name of thought of card appears on paper combined with Parallax
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
The Happy Horoscoper
twelve zodiac cards, named zodiac sign is removed, other cards are blank and on the named one "Happy Birthday" appears
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
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)
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
Bizarr
bizarr routine, prediction of a Tarot card, amulet breaks into pieces and skull appears on paper
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
The Spirit's Right
borrowed business card in envelope, writing of selected card appears on it, stamp on card case
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
Insta-Fax Card Printer
blank business card inserted into clear plastic sleeve, writing visually appears on it, WOW gimmick precursor
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
for Insta-Fax Card Printer, using it with "Calculation Sensation" (Bob King), Out to Lunch combination
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
blank paper card inserted in Insta-Fax Card Printer and initialed through hole in plastic, printing appears around initials
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
1994
steel and silver Paul Gertner
Photocopy
photocopy of palm shown, card vanishes and travels into photocopy (Himber Wallet) and on this the card appeared as well
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.
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
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
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
Angel Case
paper and pencil is put in card case, rattles, message appears on paper (case can switch pieces of paper)
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
check book, svengali book, as a gag for card to wallet
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
"Unsolved Mysteries"
white cardboard dipped in water, message appears, posed as a problem
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
No. 31, photograph of selection appears on blank paper in envelope
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
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
No. 10, prediction appears on business card in nest of envelopes
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
prediction of named cigarette brand, words appear on flash paper
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
moist paper put in copying machine, copied text apparently disappears when touched
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
check book, svengali book, as a gag for card to wallet
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
blank paper printed into business cards, long-short, lettering as impromptu rough-smooth
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
check book, svengali book, as a gag for card to wallet
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
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"
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
three methods, "Psychic Photography Improved", "Latest Psychic Photography"
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
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
prediction of named cigarette brand, words appear on flash paper
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
spectator's scribbling is heated up and transforms into name of selection, friXion pen
we are dead \n two cards shown blank on both sides, placed together, a message appears on it \n robert e. neale
2008
this is not a book Robert E. Neale
We Are Dead
Two cards shown blank on both sides, placed together, a message appears on it
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
writing appears on paper in Himber wallet precursor
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
Half-a-Cheek on the Photocopier
"Triumphotocopy", staging for Cheek to Cheek in which deck is placed on photocopier
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
chosen symbol appears chemically on paper, with fire
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
stain appears on table under statue, then statue moves and disappears
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
Fah-Q
prediction of named card announced to be written in case, nothing seen, writing suddenly appears inside
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
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
Mortell
selected card appears on a paper under skull, flash paper
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
carte blanche prediction \n blank paper as prediction, deck blank as well, prediction appears, selection is only proper card \n roberto giobbi \n the unwritten prediction \n edward marlo
2016
hidden agenda Roberto Giobbi
Carte Blanche Prediction
blank paper as prediction, deck blank as well, prediction appears, selection is only proper card
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
Marko
message appears on strip of paper
A. Gene's script
B. Preparation
C. Additional routines
Inspired by
Percy Bee's "Cecil, the Educated Chalk" in "Linking Ring" December, 1968.
die wegbrenn-schrift \n writing on paper changes from "are you present" to "yes", applying heat \n christoph borer
2018
mentale notizen Christoph Borer
Die Wegbrenn-Schrift
writing on paper changes from "are you present" to "yes", applying heat
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
Hot Deck
prediction of wrong card on card case visually melts/changes into right one, electronics
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
La Tiza Fantasma
writing or symbol appears on hand, special ink
Also published here
Joaquin Navajas' "La tiza fantasma" and "The Phantom Chalk", both in 1988.
reloj fantasma \n circle is drawn on wirst 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
Reloj Fantasma
circle is drawn on wirst of performer and wrist held by spectator, time is selected and hands appear inside circle to match chosen time, two methods