die magischen würfel\n"by h. sch., dresden", three dice thrown, calculations with top and bottom numbers, a sum is divined\n unknown
1896
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Die magischen Würfel
"by H. Sch., Dresden", three dice thrown, calculations with top and bottom numbers, a sum is divined
die geheimnisvollen würfel\nthree dice placed on top of each other, some calculations, result divined, two versions\n unknown
1897
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Die geheimnisvollen Würfel
three dice placed on top of each other, some calculations, result divined, two versions
drei würfel werden auf den tisch geworfen und in eine reihe gelegt, worauf man die augen eines jeden derselben errät\nthree dice thrown, spectator does calculations with the top numbers, then performer can divine them, see also p. 48 for version with two dice\n unknown
1898
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Drei Würfel werden auf den Tisch geworfen und in eine Reihe gelegt, worauf man die Augen eines jeden derselben errät
three dice thrown, spectator does calculations with the top numbers, then performer can divine them, see also p. 48 for version with two dice
the double steal\nnumber "selected" with dice is predicted by number of matches\nfrank n. dodd\na divination with matches\nfred demuth\ncleromantic chicanery\ne.e. hammill\nfrank n. dodd\njohn scarne\nfrank dodd's prediction\nfrank n. dodd
1937
the jinx 1-50 Frank N. Dodd
The Double Steal
number "selected" with dice is predicted by number of matches
the devil's die secret\ntop number of die under cup correctly announced, two methods (one with simple cut-out in paper cup)\npaul rosini\n unknown
1940
the jinx 101-151 Paul Rosini, Unknown
The Devil's Die Secret
top number of die under cup correctly announced, two methods (one with simple cut-out in paper cup)
simple dice routine\n- bar bet with four dice (snatching paper away from stack of dice)
- number divination (7-principle) with three dice
- magnetic dice with two dice
- number divination with two dice
- paddle routine with one die
- color changing die\nedward marlo
1943
ireland's yearbooks Edward Marlo
Simple Dice Routine
- bar bet with four dice (snatching paper away from stack of dice)
- number divination (7-principle) with three dice
- magnetic dice with two dice
- number divination with two dice
- paddle routine with one die
- color changing die
dice production and tricks\n1. production of a dice (with a handkerchief)
2. a mind reading trick (with a handkerchief)
3. dipping into the future (prediction on a business card, by herbert hood)\njean hugard\nherbert hood
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Jean Hugard, Herbert Hood
Dice Production and Tricks
1. Production of a dice (with a handkerchief)
2. A mind reading trick (with a handkerchief)
3. Dipping into the future (prediction on a business card, by Herbert Hood)
devil's die\nspectator thinks of a number between one and six, a die is put under performer's hand and without looking at it the performer shows three sides of the die several times and asks if the selected number is visible, number is eventually divined\njack yates\nhummer's die mystery\nbob hummer\nthe moon die mystery\nbob hummer
1954
minds in close-up Jack Yates
Devil's Die
spectator thinks of a number between one and six, a die is put under performer's hand and without looking at it the performer shows three sides of the die several times and asks if the selected number is visible, number is eventually divined
die and watch mystery\ndie is used to start counting clockwise and anticlockwise on a clock, count to thought-of number, the two hours are added together and magician can divine the number on the die\nmartin gardner
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Martin Gardner
Die and Watch Mystery
Die is used to start counting clockwise and anticlockwise on a clock, count to thought-of number, the two hours are added together and magician can divine the number on the die
frank dodd's prediction\nnumber "selected" with dice is predicted by number of matches\nfrank n. dodd\nthe double steal\nfrank n. dodd
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Frank N. Dodd
Frank Dodd's Prediction
Number "selected" with dice is predicted by number of matches
hummer's die mystery\nmagician uses dice to divine number thought of by spectator, principle is similar to 21 card trick / gergonne's pile problem. spectator thinks of a number between one and six, a die is put under performer's hand and without looking at it the performer shows three sides of the die several times and asks if the selected number is visible, number is eventually divined\nbob hummer\ndevil's die\njack yates\nfrom gergonne to gargantua\njoseph diez gergonne
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Bob Hummer
Hummer's Die Mystery
Magician uses dice to divine number thought of by spectator, principle is similar to 21 card trick / Gergonne's Pile Problem. spectator thinks of a number between one and six, a die is put under performer's hand and without looking at it the performer shows three sides of the die several times and asks if the selected number is visible, number is eventually divined
the thirteenth turn\ndie is turned according to some rules, divination of amount of turns (extra turn or not)\nmartin gardner\nodd and even dice\nmartin gardner
1964
the new phoenix 351-400 Martin Gardner
The Thirteenth Turn
die is turned according to some rules, divination of amount of turns (extra turn or not)
some difference\nvalues of put-away dice are divined, based on theme in henry christ's "sum & difference"\nkarl fulves\nsome difference\nkarl fulves
1968
epilogue Karl Fulves
Some Difference
values of put-away dice are divined, based on theme in Henry Christ's "Sum & Difference"
odd and even dice\nthree dice are turned according to some rules, then the chosen die is divined\nmartin gardner\nthe thirteenth turn\nmartin gardner
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Martin Gardner
Odd And Even Dice
three dice are turned according to some rules, then the chosen die is divined
future thot\ndice with (larger) numbers used for number divination\nl. vosburgh lyons\nidea of royal heath\nfuture thought\nl. vosburgh lyons
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 L. Vosburgh Lyons
Future Thot
dice with (larger) numbers used for number divination
fate\npair of mates revealed by counting down to numbers rolled with dice, in second trick spot cards indicated number on die\ncharles brent\ndicycles\nsteve beam\ndouble dicycles\nsteve beam\ndoug canning
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Charles Brent
Fate
pair of mates revealed by counting down to numbers rolled with dice, in second trick spot cards indicated number on die
some difference\nvalues of put-away dice are divined, based on theme in henry christ's "sum & difference"\nkarl fulves\nsome difference\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Some Difference
values of put-away dice are divined, based on theme in Henry Christ's "Sum & Difference"
the 12¢ solution\n"math trix"
twelve pennies, two dice, pocket watch, dice total divined along with dates on chosen coin and setting on watch\nkarl fulves\nmurder, inc.\nkarl fulves\nit's murder\nbob hummer\nmillion-dollar mystery\nbob hummer\n unknown
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
The 12¢ Solution
"Math Trix"
twelve pennies, two dice, pocket watch, dice total divined along with dates on chosen coin and setting on watch
dice and card revelation\ncard found at number rolled on dice, then performer pulls out pair of cards that match the numbers on the dice\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part two Nick Trost
Dice and Card Revelation
Card found at number rolled on dice, then performer pulls out pair of cards that match the numbers on the dice
blind dice #1\nno. 43, two dice are rolled and turned over to some rules and the numbers added and card at this position remembered, performer finds it\nkuda bux\nkarl fulves\nblind dice #2\nkarl fulves\nmaking the point\nkarl fulves
1976
self-working card tricks Kuda Bux, Karl Fulves
Blind Dice #1
No. 43, two dice are rolled and turned over to some rules and the numbers added and card at this position remembered, performer finds it
blind dice #2\nno. 44, three dice are rolled and turned over to some rules and the numbers added and card at this position remembered, performer finds it\nkarl fulves\nblind dice #1\nkuda bux\nkarl fulves
1976
self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Blind Dice #2
No. 44, three dice are rolled and turned over to some rules and the numbers added and card at this position remembered, performer finds it
astro dice\nusing zodiac cards and pair of dice, one die is hidden and number divined, instructions with zodiac cards\nlarry becker
1978
world of super mentalism Larry Becker
Astro Dice
using zodiac cards and pair of dice, one die is hidden and number divined, instructions with zodiac cards
logic dice\ndie is turned around some times according to simple rules, end result is predicted\nkarl fulves\nlogic dice\nkarl fulves
1979
faro possibilities Karl Fulves
Logic Dice
die is turned around some times according to simple rules, end result is predicted
digital dice\ndie is turned around some times according to simple rules, top numbers are noted, this number sequence is predicted or foreseen\nkarl fulves
1979
faro possibilities Karl Fulves
Digital Dice
die is turned around some times according to simple rules, top numbers are noted, this number sequence is predicted or foreseen
the moon die mystery\nnumber from one to six is thought of, three sides of a die are shown to spectator and he is asked if he sees his number, repeated three times and number is divined, without performer ever looking at the dice\nbob hummer\ndevil's die\njack yates\ncolorvision plus math\nkarl fulves\nocto\npaul swinford\nmental die\nbob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
The Moon Die Mystery
number from one to six is thought of, three sides of a die are shown to spectator and he is asked if he sees his number, repeated three times and number is divined, without performer ever looking at the dice
the great die mystery\ntwo numbers of a die are predicted, with a paddle move as humorous moment\ngene "phantini" grant
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
The Great Die Mystery
two numbers of a die are predicted, with a paddle move as humorous moment
the thirteenth turn\nno. 24, parity principle, spectator can give die twelve or thirteen quarter turns, performer divines amount of turns\nmartin gardner
1981
self-working table magic Martin Gardner
The Thirteenth Turn
No. 24, parity principle, spectator can give die twelve or thirteen quarter turns, performer divines amount of turns
spell-a-die\nno. 25, using the parity principle, instead of counting a number a name is spelled (lincoln or washington), name is divined\nmartin gardner
1981
self-working table magic Martin Gardner
Spell-A-Die
No. 25, using the parity principle, instead of counting a number a name is spelled (Lincoln or Washington), name is divined
future thought\nno. 33, dice with (larger) numbers used for number divination\nl. vosburgh lyons\nfuture thot\nl. vosburgh lyons
1983
self-working number magic L. Vosburgh Lyons
Future Thought
No. 33, dice with (larger) numbers used for number divination
decepta die\nno. 27, folded paper, some corners cut off, spectator rolls die, when paper is opened the holes mirror rolled number\n unknown
1985
self-working paper magic
Unknown
Decepta Die
No. 27, folded paper, some corners cut off, spectator rolls die, when paper is opened the holes mirror rolled number
tube or not tube...that's the question; - die - is the answer\ntube and die appear, chosen side of die is divined (dealer's item), props vanish\nflip hallema
1987
epoptica Flip Hallema
Tube or not Tube...That's the Question; - Die - is the Answer
tube and die appear, chosen side of die is divined (dealer's item), props vanish
simulated vision\ndie behind paper screen as prediction, secretly pivoted as required\njoseph k. schmidt\n"divination with a die" (george blake, magigram, march 1977)\nsimulated vision\njoseph k. schmidt
1993
rigmarole Joseph K. Schmidt
Simulated Vision
die behind paper screen as prediction, secretly pivoted as required
Inspired by
"Divination with a Die" (George Blake, Magigram, March 1977)
iced dice\nno. 11, three dice stacked under paper bag, calculation with top and bottom numbers, result predicted or divined\n unknown
1995
easy magic
Unknown
Iced Dice
No. 11, three dice stacked under paper bag, calculation with top and bottom numbers, result predicted or divined
mystery sight\nno. 57, four dice thrown and covered with cups, cards used to divine die values\nkarl fulves
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Mystery Sight
No. 57, four dice thrown and covered with cups, cards used to divine die values
decoder dice\ndealing of packet according to die throw twice, top card matches prediction and thrown number divined\nkarl fulves
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Decoder Dice
dealing of packet according to die throw twice, top card matches prediction and thrown number divined
taxi dice\ndie thrown and turned according to rules, final number predicted, presentation for the effect\nreinhard müller\nlogic dice\nkarl fulves
2001
latter day secrets Reinhard Müller
Taxi Dice
die thrown and turned according to rules, final number predicted, presentation for the effect
dial-a-die\nriffle shuffle, twelve cards dealt on table, number of cards according to rolled die transferred, down-under-deal done, ... eventually number on die revealed\nkarl fulves\nstop order\nkarl fulves
2004
when psychics play poker Karl Fulves
Dial-A-Die
riffle shuffle, twelve cards dealt on table, number of cards according to rolled die transferred, down-under-deal done, ... eventually number on die revealed
dice and dates\nthree named four-of-a-kinds laid out, spectator choses one with two dice, card and rolled number divined\nkarl fulves
2007
word play Karl Fulves
Dice and Dates
three named four-of-a-kinds laid out, spectator choses one with two dice, card and rolled number divined
jubilee dice\nthree different-colored dice, calculations, a number from a die is divined\nken de courcy\nitem in "numberplay" (gyles brandreth)
2008
prolix Ken De Courcy
Jubilee Dice
three different-colored dice, calculations, a number from a die is divined
total test\nsix dice with all numbers from one to six on table, spectator covers two groups of three each, performer moves dice under either object around so both totals match, with variations involving prediction or divinations
- the over-under
- workout
- cube count
- the fix is in\nkarl fulves
2008
prolix Karl Fulves
Total Test
six dice with all numbers from one to six on table, spectator covers two groups of three each, performer moves dice under either object around so both totals match, with variations involving prediction or divinations
- The Over-Under
- Workout
- Cube Count
- The Fix Is In
secret spots\n"unexplained"
stack of dice, top covered, problem of easily working out top value on each, posed as a problem\nkarl fulves\nstack 'em up\nbob ostin
2008
prolix Karl Fulves
Secret Spots
"Unexplained"
stack of dice, top covered, problem of easily working out top value on each, posed as a problem
flip dice\nthree dice on table, turned over according to instructions, sum on top divined\nkarl fulves\nmath glass\nkarl fulves
2008
prolix Karl Fulves
Flip Dice
three dice on table, turned over according to instructions, sum on top divined
retrograde dice\n"capturing the past"
three different-colored dice thrown by spectator, numbers added, dice turned according to instructions and numbers added, end sum predicted, number on hidden die divined\nkarl fulves
2008
xtra credit Karl Fulves
Retrograde Dice
"capturing the past"
three different-colored dice thrown by spectator, numbers added, dice turned according to instructions and numbers added, end sum predicted, number on hidden die divined
stack 'em up\nstack of dice, top covered, method of easily working out top value on each\nbob ostin\nsecret spots\nkarl fulves
2009
xtra credit Bob Ostin
Stack 'Em Up
stack of dice, top covered, method of easily working out top value on each
dicey location\na selected card is found by having a spectator roll a dice to generate three random numbers.\nsteve beam\n"curiouser count" (steve beam, semi-automatic card tricks, vol. v, 2004)
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 10 Steve Beam
Dicey Location
A selected card is found by having a spectator roll a dice to generate three random numbers.
deep down dicey location\nfour dice are rolled to arrive at a random number where a selected card can be found in the deck.\nsteve beam\ndicey location\nsteve beam
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 10 Steve Beam
Deep Down Dicey Location
Four Dice are rolled to arrive at a random number where a selected card can be found in the deck.
the baby who knows\nfriend's unborn baby is clairvoyant, can divine what number is inside the box by kicking the mom\n andy (the jerx)
2016
the jerx Andy (The Jerx)
The Baby Who Knows
Friend's unborn baby is clairvoyant, can divine what number is inside the box by kicking the mom