110 entries in Pen & Pencil / Special Ink
Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Encre invisible Recipe for invisible ink and its revelation
1786 88
Die sympathetische Tinte chemical method to make writing appear on paper, paper has to be dipped in water
Apr. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 4)
63
Carl Willmann Briefkasten answering letters, recipe for invisible ink that becomes visible
Oct. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 10)
160
Sympathetische Tinte three recipes for invisible ink
Variations Aug. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 8)
126
Antonio Molini Sympathetische Tinte recipes for invisible ink
Inspired byRelated to Oct. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 10)
157
Antonio Molini Sympathetische Tinte second part
Related to Nov. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 11)
174
J. Marcellin Sympatetische Tinte "sympathetisch", recipe for vanishing and re-appearing ink
Aug. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 8)
122
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Briefkasten answering letters, recipe for ink that becomes invisible
May 1898
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 11)
176
Glimmbilder herzustellen No. 4, drawings that appear when heated, chemical
1900 158
Carl Willmann Ueber ein neues Papier für Geheimmitteilungen on appearing writing
Oct. 1900
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 6 No. 10)
159
Die Flammenschrift writing burns into piece of paper
Nov. 1900
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 6 No. 11)
175
Oswald Rae Mems From My Note Book "Being a selection of useful recipes gathered at various times from different sources too numerous to enumerate"
  • To Render Fabric Fireproof
  • Fireproofing Wood
  • To Clean Velvet or Plush
  • To Clean Glassware
  • To Gloss and Clean Ivorine Balls
  • Red Billiard Ball Dye
  • To Dye Flags, etc
  • Various Coloured Inks or Dyes (Red, Blue, Gold, White Ink)
  • Varnishes
  • To Harden a Felt Hat, etc.
  • Varnish Remover
  • Paint Remover
  • Luminous Paint
  • Porcelain Fekes, etc.
  • Celluloid Varnish
  • To Apply Sealing Wax Evenly
  • Pads for Thought Readers
  • Reading Through Sealed Envelopes
  • Ink for Lightning Artists
  • Stains
  • Black Crayon for Lightning Artists
  • Dull Black Paint
  • Spirit Gum Substitute
  • Gold Paint
  • Chemical Slate Writing
  • Trick Seals
1926 85
Wissen Sie schon, wie man sympathetische Tinten Herstellt? different chemical formulas for changing ink
  • Tinten, die durch Flüssigkeit oder Dämpfe sichtbar werden
  • Tinten, die durch Wärme sichtbar werden
  • Tinte, die durch Belichtung zum Erscheinen kommt
Also published here
  • "Magie" Vol. 14, Nr. 6/7.
1939
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 1 No. 5)
22
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
Apr. 1949 11
U. F. Grant Grant's Mutilated Hanky borrowed handkerchief, ink spots, cut up, then restored
Apr. 1949 13
Tom Ransom Racing Aces! four Aces marked with an X on the back, covered each with three cards, Aces vanish and appear in pocket, vanishing ink
June 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 232)
928
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
Inspired byAlso published here July 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 233)
930
Bill Nord Magical Rorschach ink blot vanishes, Rorschach test presentation
Aug. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 236)
945
John Gannaway Tips on This and That
  • Liquids
  • Think Ink
  • Cut and Restored Tie
  • Paper Restorations
1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
19
Dr. William Weyeneth Ein magisches Juwel chosen design in envelope is divined
1965
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 26 No. 4)
55
Al Koran Numerology ca. nine called-out four-digit numbers written on paper and put in bowl, spectator takes out paper and it is predicted, disappearing ink, see p. 552 for credit information, see p. 608 for comments by Mike Rogers and Sam Dalal
Related to
  • "Decision Control" (Syd Bergson)
VariationsAlso published here
Apr. 1972 514
Sam Dalal Disappearing Ink
Mar. 1973 608
Tony "Doc" Shiels The Man Who Was Not There polaroid picture of performer is sent by mail, performer vanishes on photograph
Inspired by
  • George Arrowsmith's "Remote Control Vanish"
Variations
1973
Magick (Issue 86)
427
Al Koran Numerology ca. nine called-out four-digit numbers written on paper and put in bowl, spectator takes out paper and it is predicted, disappearing ink
Also published here July 1973
Intermagic (Vol. 1 No. 1)
11
John D. Pomeroy The Atomic Reader untested routine using pen with radio-active (!) ink
1973 36
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Oh! Calcutta! two cards predicted, with two different colored pens
Inspired by 1974
Magick (Issue 100)
499
Karl Fulves Electric Ink looking for normal looking metallic ink
1976
Interlocutor (Issue 7)
25
Karl Fulves Invisible Inc. looking for ink that appears when dry
1976
Interlocutor (Issue 14)
54
Stan Blumenthal 98-Cent Divination ESP symbol appears on business card, invisible ink
1976
Magick (Issue 158)
788
Brooks Anderson Invisible Prediction presentation for invisible deck, with prediction written in invisible ink
1976 29
Basil Horwitz Velleda Variations one-ahead prediction with erasable pen
1978
The Talon (Issue 2)
10
Larry Becker Ultimate Psychometry with invisible ink pen
1979 69
Larry Becker "Anything Goes" erasable prediction, one of three colors, clever wording
Related to 1979 124
Larry Becker How to Broaden the Possibilities further thoughts on the two-way erasable prediction
Related to 1979 128
Larry Becker The Perfect Mental Utility Device - The Anything Goes Tic Board bingo presentation for the two-way erasable prediction, clipboard
1979 130
David Britland Velleda Variations chips with numbers in a bag, forcing a number, erasable ink
Inspired by Jan. 1979
The Talon (Issue 3)
25
Dennis Marks The 'X' Factor prediction of selected ESP symbol, five cards one bares symbol others are blank, erasable ink
1980
Magick (Issue 251)
1253
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Credit Check prediction in form of X on one of five credit cards, erasable ink
1980
Magick (Issue 255)
1273
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Mind's Eye prediction of a name, removable ink
1980
Magick (Issue 268)
1338
Ray Grismer Pen Pal automatic writing, scribble is erased and name of selection remains
1980
Magick (Issue 269)
1342
Stephen Tucker Velleda Variations sentence is erased, name of selection appears, erasable ink
Inspired by 1980
The Talon (Issue 6)
79
Bob Ostin 'Is There Anyone There?' ink forms into chosen ESP sign, signed card, uses Velleda pens
Also published here 1981
Babel (Issue 1)
14
Sam Leo Horowitz Ge-X't paper torn in eight pieces, performer draws an X on four of them, the marks disappear and appear on the other pieces
Also published here June 1981
Intermagic (Vol. 8 No. 2)
60
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson "Pen-Ultimate" x drawn on a business card and card shuffled with other cards, spectator locates the card
1982 42
Dr. Dan J. Alessini 1984 one of six chips is chosen, only one with an X on the back, dry erase marker
Sep. 1983
Magick (Issue 323)
1612
William P. Miesel Bill Miesel's Utility Chart erasable marker on poster board, for predictions
1984 23
Orville Wayne Meyer Subliminal 2 ESP symbols written on business card, risky probability force
July 1984
Magick (Issue 335)
1672
Philip T. Goldstein Eye-Cue based on Peter Warlock's “A Matter Of Design“ from “Methods Of Miracles“, erasable prediction
Jan. 1985
Pabular (Vol. 8 No. 9)
1276
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Puzzle prediction using a dexterity puzzle, spectator tries solve it (small puzzle where balls have to be placed inside holes), prediction of missed holes, erasable marker
Oct. 1985
Magick (Issue 358)
1788
Ben Harris Cig-Stuff message appears on cigarette, written with invisible ink
1985 128
Philip T. Goldstein Videology cards with names of different television stations, chosen one is predicted on card, erasable pen
Jan. 1986
Magick (Issue 363)
1813
Terri Rogers Debtor's Monte three cards with messages, prediction, erasable ink to change message, Velleda
Feb. 1986
The New Talon (Vol. 1 No. 1)
12
Terri Rogers Shadowline writing on card vanishes and appears on hand of performer, erasable ink, Velleda
1986
The New Talon (Vol. 1 No. 2)
38
Steve Beam The Magic Maker marker is put in pocket without putting cap on it, big ink stain on shirt, then cap vanishes and reappears on pen and ink stain vanishes
1989 489
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)
1990 9
Richard Webster Pointing the Bone out of this world, using pictures of aborigine, dead or alive, erasable pen
Apr. 1991
Magick (Issue 454)
2269
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Stressed Out prediction of which body part from doll is removed, using a tear-apart stress doll
July 1991
Magick (Issue 458)
2290
Diabelli Pendeln one of five ESP cards is selected with pendulum, it is marked with an X on the back, boardmarker ink
1991 34
Larry Becker Triple Threat Laser Gazer routine, ESP symbol appears on paper while drawing with pen
1992 191
Ted Lesley Effects for an Invisible Author ideas with "Magic Pens", invisible ink becomes visible when drawing with other pen over it
  • The Book Test
  • Living an Dead
  • Pseudo Psychometry
Related to
  • Larry Becker's "The $5,000 Challenge Prediction"
1994 125
Johnny "J.J." Johnston What Would You Do? anecdote, James Freedman, smearing the spectator's shirt with real instead of vanishing ink marker
June 1995
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 4)
7
Kenton Knepper Wax The Facts impression device made using Crayola Changeables crayons
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 5)
106
Boris Korvo, Robert A. Nelson Technicolor Trio different colored papers are used and words and numbers written down, one of each category is selected and they all match prediction
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 15)
157
Larry White Hieroglyph-Trick cards with jewels and skeletons and snakes, spectator selects correct one, erasable ink
Nov. 1997 5
John Lenahan, Anthony Owen Signing On The Chairman
Also published here Mar. 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 7)
70
Karl Fulves Bloodlines blood writing on paper, chemical
2000 150
Jean-Claude Titon Spycraft prediction of password in invisible ink, gets visible when treated with second pen
2000
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 8)
381
Ben Harris Epic Flight coin with black cross drawn on it transposes with coin without cross, dry erase marker
Apr. 2002
Genii (Vol. 65 No. 4)
30
Martin Gardner A Watermark Code
  • Martin Gardner's Corner
wet writing
Apr. 2002
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 8)
84
Al Bertini In Memoria three predictions written on paper with red pen, all are wrong and when opened again they are corrected with black ink by spirit
2004 15
Robert Cassidy Smear and Hear name written among other names on pad, chosen name is divined, smear
Related to 2004 287
Bob Ostin "Is There Anyone There?" ink forms into chosen ESP sign, signed card, uses Velleda pens
Also published here 2005 130
Bob Ostin Predict-A-Trip comedy prediction of chosen holiday destination
2005 153
Jack Avis The Ghost Pen using invisible ink pen
2006 196
Sveroni Das Ritual spectator's scribbling is heated up and transforms into name of selection, friXion pen
Inspired by
  • Mathieu Bich's "Sympathel Ink"
2008 7
Sveroni Das Ritual mit Sternzeichen spectator's scribbling is heated up and transforms into his zodiac sign, friXion pen
2008 12
Sveroni Das Ritual mit Visitenkarten adaptation of Das Ritual for close up, with business cards
2008 12
Michael Weber Dürer Had a Word For It grid with numbers, all writing vanishes when heated except an outline of spectator's lucky numbers, frixion pen
Also published here Oct. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 10 (The Jinx - 75 Years))
22
John Lenahan, Anthony Owen, Chuck Fayne The Signed Card In Anything
Also published here 2009 27
Michael Weber Dürer Had a Word For It grid with numbers, all writing vanishes when heated except an outline of spectator's lucky numbers, frixion pen
Also published here 2009 22
Christoph Borer Heinrich Favrod three billet prediction, with different colored pens, story presentation
Also published here 2010 15
Michael Weber Indivisible Ink grid with numbers, all writing vanishes when heated except an outline of spectator's lucky numbers, frixion pen
Also published here 2010 4
Jeff Stone Burnin' Time matchbook signed, all matched burned, signature vanishes and matches are restored again, friXion pen
Jan. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 1)
22
Jon Armstrong What If? chosen card predicted, prediction then visually changes into another selection (frixion pen)
2011 16
Jon Armstrong I Scream, You Scream... ice cream cone drawn on business card, it melts under flame, frixion pen
2011 21
Christoph Borer Ads of this World out of this world with advertising brochures, one have a cross the other a check mark
Related to 2012 4
Christoph Borer Die Übereinstimmung two spectators select two objects with the same symbol on it
2012 8
Christoph Borer Schamanische Steine two stones are selected which have the same symbol on it
2012 8
Christoph Borer Herzen der Liebe couple selects two heart-stones, they have the same symbol on the back
2012 9
Christoph Borer Die Reiseprospekte out of this world with travel brochures, one have a cross the other a check mark
Related to 2016 30
Christoph Borer Lea cards with tombstones, names written on them, selection was named before trick begun
2016 110
Anthony Owen, John Lenahan, Chuck Fayne Signed Card Anywhere
VariationsAlso published here 2017 72
Áriston Clavada Coincidencia prediction of card and position (between x & y)
2017 86
Christoph Borer Heinrich Favrod three billet prediction, with different colored pens, story presentation
Also published here 2018 59
Christoph Borer Mirakel-Symbole prediction of a symbol, cards with symbols
2018 116
Christoph Borer Die echte Hexe five wooden pawns behind five candles, fire of candle in front of chosen pawn goes out, prediction on pawn
2018 120
Christoph Borer Das Feuer bringt es an den Tag gag prediction on paper (all cards), then real prediction remains when lighter is held under paper
2018 123
Christoph Borer Der Joker gilt für alles gag prediction on paper (all cards), then real prediction remains when lighter is held under paper, words change to joker
2018 126
Christoph Borer Glück mit Gift four bottles, one with poison
2018 159
Christoph Borer Die Wegbrenn-Schrift writing on paper changes from "are you present" to "yes", applying heat
2018 187
Kieron Johnson Hot Deck prediction of wrong card on card case visually melts/changes into right one, electronics
2018 83
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.
2019 91
Joaquín Navajas Trans ESP spectator selects an ESP card and draws symbol on the back of performer's hand, symbol appears inside the hand
2019 98
Joaquín Navajas Telequinesp chalk on hand starts to move and draws chosen symbol
2019 100
Joaquín Navajas Reloj Fantasma 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
2019 102
Jeramy Neugin Demon Trap eye drawing changes so that a red devil appears in the pupil, frixion pen
June 2021
Genii (Vol. 84 No. 6)
79
Max Malini Self-Printing Business Card white business card prints itself, light-sensitive ink
2022 28
Kyle Leon Ten-Star Prediction spectator stops at a card, it is predicted on folded business card in paper clip, Frixion pen, index on card case
Inspired by
  • Al Koran's "Five Star Prediction"
Variations
Apr. 2023
The Hermit (Vol. 2 No. 4)
734
Kyle Leon All Star Prediction spectator stops at a card, it is predicted on folded business card in paper clip, Frixion pen, index on card case (twenty-five outs)
Inspired by Dec. 2023
The Hermit (Vol. 2 No. 12)
1140
Markus Gabriel Gedankenblitz spectator thinks of number, performer doodles around on a business card, writing changes into named number in flash of fire, friXion pen
2023 76