Mental Magic

7,175 entries in Mental Magic
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Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Luke Jermay The Kats Kradle spectator marks a body part on a piece of paper, PK sensation and revealing of additional information
Inspired by 2003
Building Blocks
75
Luke Jermay The Burst Bubble Suggestion
Related to 2003
Building Blocks
84
Luke Jermay The Ice Man Cometh ring vanishes from spectator's hand and appears in a block of ice
 		2003
Building Blocks
87
Luke Jermay Stuck in a Moment stopping a watch
Also published here 2003
Building Blocks
93
Luke Jermay Blind Sentence seeing with the fingertips, reading from a book
 		2003
Building Blocks
111
Luke Jermay Projected Personality spectator reads the color of performer's aura, prediction
 		2003
Building Blocks
117
Luke Jermay A Safe Anchor three business cards, two with smiley faces, one with skull, spectator finds positive cards
 		2003
Building Blocks
123
Luke Jermay Out of T(his) World two versions, sleight of hand and suggestion
 		2003
Building Blocks
129
Luke Jermay A Presentation for the number force between one and ten
 		2003
Building Blocks
137
Luke Jermay A Strange Garden spectator looks at leaf and patter of it seems to move, then circle inside triangle force
 		2003
Building Blocks
141
Luke Jermay Judgement Day - In Thoughts and Words... several ways to force an ESP symbol
  • In Thoughts and in Words Force
  • My Favourite Picture Force
  • Blink Force
  • The Heavy Arm Force
 		2003
Building Blocks
150
Luke Jermay Zeroing In finding a suggestible person
 		2003
Building Blocks
159
Jay Sankey B-I-N-G-O Spectator stamps on a bingo card behind his back, prediction revealed to predict where spectator made the stamp
 		2003
Twenty Years Of Magic (Issue Tricks of the Trade)
41
Jay Sankey Psychic Silver Magician predicts coin that spectator will take out with three other coins in the family, surprise ending of all the coins' dates matching
 		2003
Twenty Years Of Magic (Issue Tricks of the Trade)
43
Alexander de Cova 6 Steine five white and one black stone
Inspired by
  • "Kurotsuke" (Max Maven, VideoMind 1, 1997)
VariationsAlso published here 		2003
Gambit
16
Philip T. Goldstein Humthing cards with names of different songs, chosen one is played / divined, using non-existent titles that sound plausible
 		2003
Saint Louis Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Just Chintz just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die
 		2003
Saint Louis Notes
4
Philip T. Goldstein Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
 		2003
Saint Louis Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein O a word deck and ABC cards are used, chosen word is divined
 		2003
Saint Louis Notes
6
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2003
... Land Notes
2
Philip T. Goldstein Clipper clippers hidden in one of several boxes is located, humorous airport security presentation
 		2003
... Land Notes
6
Christoph Borer Der Zauberfreund number, city and word is selected and all predicted on a parcel encoded in the sender's address, clear forcing bag
Also published here 2003
Bisingen 03
6
Christoph Borer Das Runen-Mirakel one of several rune stones is selected, prediction of rune symbol on pendant
Also published here 2003
Bisingen 03
8
Christoph Borer Das Duft-Dreieck prediction of chosen fragrances
Also published here 2003
Bisingen 03
13
David Williamson Prehensil Utensil spoon bending with secret extra bowl
Also published here 2003
MagiFest ManiFest
7
Dr. Stanley Jaks, Karl Fulves The Words Of Jaks two selections from word cards predicted
Inspired byRelated to 2003
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 8)
292
Dr. Stanley Jaks This Way Out three person think of number, city and animal, all predicted, written up by Bill Miesel
Related toAlso published here
  • "Mental-Wise #1" (Ed Mellon)
 2003
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 8)
294
Karl Fulves Mental Fone with idea to use cell phone to code and send picture of spectator
Inspired by
  • Fitch Cheney trick in Math Miracles (Wallace Lee)
 2003
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 8)
305
Karl Fulves Diminishing Squares magic square in which four numbers can be removed and a magic square remains, applications
  • Paycheck Poker
  • The Collins Square
  • Square Notes (fragmented magic squares)
Inspired by
  • Judah-Guest "Bi Color Cut"
 2003
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 8)
323
Vent Mental ventriloquism, see p. 333 for solution
Inspired by
  • "Satan, Cantor, and Infinity" (Smullyan)
Related to 		2003
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 8)
324
Antón "Mago Antón" López La Báscula scales drawn on a pad, weight of spectator is predicted on a slate and picture on pad changes
 		2003
La Magia Española del Siglo XX
238
Ali Bongo Pick-A-Pencil / Pick-A-Lollipop bunch of pencils, all removed but one, prediction
Also published here 2003
Lecture Notes — Morges 2003
3
Ali Bongo Bongo's Bingo Box box with numbered balls, forcing numbers, brief
Also published here 2003
Lecture Notes — Morges 2003
7
Ali Bongo The Flying Saucers! cardboard plates with numbers, one has a prize, very brief description
 		2003
Lecture Notes — Morges 2003
7
Ali Bongo Sympathetic Colours two spectator selects same colored ball from bag
 		2003
Lecture Notes — Morges 2003
8
Ali Bongo Lucky Number prediction of a number from 1-10 in envelope
Also published here 2003
Lecture Notes — Morges 2003
9
Neil Tobin, Larry Becker, Ted Lesley The Big Game bill is located among several envelopes and serial number is divined, using the Teleport Envelope
Inspired by 2003
2003 U.S. Master Class Notes
23
Wayne Dobson Oddball three balls in bag, spectators take one, performer divines who has the odd-colored one
 		2003
Dobson's Choice 2
7
Wayne Dobson Word Association spectator writes four-letter word on back of any card, found from face and word divined
Inspired by 2003
Dobson's Choice 2
13
Eric Mead Tie One On performer's tie hidden, one chosen from several matches
Also published here 2003
Reflexions
7
Eric Mead 52 on 1 to One fifty-two on one gag, then named card is actually predicted
Also published here 2003
Reflexions
13
Eric Mead Discharge a battery is drained
Also published here 2003
Connexions
9
Eric Mead An Auspicious Occasion
Also published here 2003
Connexions
19
Steve Bryant, Leo Kostka Have Ghosts Will Travel: Leo Kostka's Portable Séance seance routine with various effects and manifestations
  • Rear View of Table
    • Tips for Performing Leo Kostka's Portable Séance
    • The Tracy Austin Ghost
 		Jan. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 1)
73
Allan Slaight The Bard and The Bible matrix number force used for a coincidence about a bible verse and the name Shakespeare
 		Jan. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 1)
78
Philip T. Goldstein Silentalism
  • The Other Month
choices silently coded via location of spectators in the audience, assistant genuinely blindfolded
Inspired by
  • "Co-Design" (Ken Bowell, Magi-Go-Round, 1958)
Related to 		Feb. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 2)
63
K. L. Going In Cold
  • Magician at Large
 		May 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 5)
80
Barrie Richardson Guess What?
  • From My Thoughts
phone number and name and personal information written and put in envelope, all divined
 		June 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 6)
72
Tomo Maeda Ten Socks in a Bag clear bag with socks, performer finds two of same color without looking, spectator finds two different-colored socks which match what the performer is wearing
Variations July 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 7)
45
David Acer Get Bent! as magician tries to bend spoon, tie becomes bent - then spoon suddenly bends
Also published here Sep. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 9)
28
Anthony Owen Number At Card deck with numbers on the backs, named card has named number on back, two versions
Also published here 2003
Some Tricks
2
Anthony Owen Who Wants to Be a Magician? "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" theme, comedy questions and answers on cards, spectator always selects correct answer
Also published here 2003
Some Tricks
8
Anthony Owen The Natural Lottery prediction of named lottery numbers on ticket in wallet
Also published here 2003
Some Tricks
12
Lee Earle Sense of Intuition five envelopes with pictures of situations that trigger different emotions, divination of content, scent/aroma marking method
 		2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 14)
413
Richard Blackie Colored Judgement! prediction of chosen color combination, spectator draws with different pens on business card
 		2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 14)
414
Barrie Richardson Minding the Mint "The 'Coins and Currency Divination' Revisited"
spectators take coins and bills while the performer is not looking, performer divines who holds what
Also published here 2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 15)
417
Steve "Banachek" Shaw It Takes Balls check in envelope among others, all are shredded but one with fee, using pingpong balls
Inspired by 2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 15)
418
John Bowden Cast in Stone prediction of two chosen rune stones
 		2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 16)
421
Eric Anderson Graphis Acidus as Erik Anderson, sample billet to use for Acidus peek, graphology presentation
Inspired by 2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 16)
423
Morley Budden Post-It Parapsychology two spectators draw same picture
Related to 2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 17)
425
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Psychometrie five spectators make drawing which are put in envelopes with a bill inside each, marking via serial numbers
 		2003
The Best of Joro
3
Tom Stone The Test various symbols are on four cards, one thought of, performer divines it, Age Cards, reverse binary
  • Variation
  • Advanced version
  • Future explorations
Inspired by 2003
Gravel
1
Tom Stone Chairport as spectator is going to row of chairs to sit down, performer already displays a prediction which chair will be chosen
VariationsAlso published here 2003
Gravel
3
Jeff McBride The Shaman's Bag "An Initiation into the Four Magical Elements"
one of the four elements (earth, air, fire, water) is chosen and predicted
 		2003
Mystery School
53
Robert E. Neale Three Way to Become an Oracle see following items
 		2003
Mystery School
82
Robert E. Neale Systematic Creativity Stimulation
  • Scientific Age Fortune-Telling
    • Stimulation Design Cards for Personal Creativity Reading
  • Five Symbols
  • Four Changes
  • Dynamics of the Reading
  • Addenda
 		2003
Mystery School
89
Max Maven On Bizarre Magic
2003
Mystery School
115
Ormond McGill The Presentation of a Miracle thirteen rules
Also published here 2003
Mystery School
124
Stephen Minch, Max Maven Cognitive Dissonance two spectators name a card, deck spread, a business card is found in the center next to one of the cards, other card predicted on business card
Inspired by
  • "Apologia" (a plot by Max Maven shared in a 1980 letter)
 2003
Mystery School
133
Katlyn Breene Katarot using the Major Arcana, divination of three cards
Also published here 2003
Mystery School
197
Robert Fellows Beginning in Mentalism
2003
Mystery School
221
Robert Fellows The Magazine Clippping Prediction spectator's birthday is divined and predicted on magazine clipping
 		2003
Mystery School
223
Jay Inglee Treasure Chest spectator chooses one of four imaginary items, it's a playing card, that choice is predicted as well as whether the card is facing up or down
 		2003
Mystery School
272
Jay Inglee Stroll prediction with hypnosis presentation
 		2003
Mystery School
276
Bryce Kuhlman Accentuate the Positive invisible coin and is flipped into the air, coin and heads/tails is predicted
Inspired by 2003
Mystery School
313
Alain Nu Zodiattack
  • The Astrology Game
  • Background
  • Attack 3
  • Virgo, Aries, Gemini
  • Nine Other Symbols
  • Forgiven Reactions
  • The Scales
  • Size Matters
  • Water Signs
  • Alternative Handlings
  • Doppelreading
 		2003
Mystery School
351
David Parr Blood From a Stone
2003
Mystery School
366
Newell Unfried Hot and Cold spectator feels heat with gum-wrapper foil, non-toxic version of Hypno-Heat
 		2003
Mystery School
406
Kerry Pollock Mental Epic Routine
Feb. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 6)
89
Gaëtan Bloom Confetti Bags three bags of confetti, spectator takes one, two and three different pieces out of the bags without the performer looking, performer divines the choices
 		Apr. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 8)
52
Jim Sisti Guest Check Pseudo-Psychometry using guest check pads
Also published here Apr. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 8)
81
Jim Steinmeyer Pushing the Envelope
  • Conjuring
spectator decides on order of three envelopes that are clipped on a ribbon, order is predicted in the envelopes
 		Apr. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 8)
82
Jim Steinmeyer Building a Better Slot Machine
  • Conjuring
three spectators on stage select slot machine symbols and an amount of money, symbols are predicted in three (flip) books and money on a poker chip (Koran medaillon)
Inspired by June 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 10)
92
Derren Brown The Devil's Picture Book "The Role of Playing Cards and Choice of Material"
 		Oct. 2003
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 2)
68
Barry Govan Menu Prediction item in menu predicted, chosen via adding two card values
 		Oct. 2003
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 2)
91
Charlie Frye Eccentricks spoon bends in coffee mug
 		Nov. 2003
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 3)
118
Kirk Charles Balloon Prediction card with three balloon animals depicted, prediction of chosen one
Also published here Dec. 2003
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 4)
103
Alain Nu Flipped Out II two coins borrowed, one chosen and flipped, prediction is unfolded to predict coin, throw and date
Related to
  • Alain Nu's "Flipped Out" in "M-U-M" December, 1999.
Also published here 		2003
Xtreme Xtrasensory Xposed Hardcore Mentalism
7
Alain Nu Nu-Sense Hummer Monte using ring, watch and key, with prediction
Variations 2003
Xtreme Xtrasensory Xposed Hardcore Mentalism
11
Alain Nu Commercial Break three phase routine with stack of business cards, first a card is signed and cut to by spectator then it is placed next to a special card, and as a climax spectator guesses position of certain card
Inspired by
  • Richard Webster's "You Must Be Psychic"
Related to
  • Alain Nu's "Mind Over Matter"
 2003
Xtreme Xtrasensory Xposed Hardcore Mentalism
26
Alain Nu Signagram zodiac divination, verbal
Related to 2003
Xtreme Xtrasensory Xposed Hardcore Mentalism
31
Luke Jermay Touching On Hoy performer reveals thoughts of three spectators, when tapped on shoulder one has to think of a shape, one of a date and the third of a name
Inspired byRelated toVariationsAlso published here 2004
The Coral Fang
9
Luke Jermay The Psychic vs. The Psychological Performance on pretending to have real powers, disclaimers
 		2004
The Coral Fang
14
Luke Jermay A Dangerous Opener two paper tubes, one is selected and crushed under the other one is a knife
Related to 2004
The Coral Fang
18
Luke Jermay Pre Show Sripting
2004
The Coral Fang
24
Luke Jermay Blowing Bubbles spectator gets the sensation of a thought leaving his mind, addition to an older version
Related to 2004
The Coral Fang
27
Luke Jermay PK Lipstick mixture of Banachek's PK Touches and ashes to palm (with lipstick)
Inspired by 2004
The Coral Fang
30
Luke Jermay Phone Predicton three cards are predicted and random numbers add up to performers cell phone number
 		2004
The Coral Fang
32
Luke Jermay Blindfold Sequence spectator reveals thought of number of other spectator
 		2004
The Coral Fang
34
Nicholas Einhorn Daughter of All Book Tests spectator writes down word
 		2004
World Tour Lecture Notes — Set 2
15
Nicholas Einhorn 3rd Hand Telepathy
2004
World Tour Lecture Notes — Set 2
19
David Acer Party of Six six people each choose a card and go on stage, stand in a row. Spectator in the audience (holding prediction) chooses one by spelling. Prediction matches the card held by person on stage
Also published here 2004
Random Acts of Magic
189
David Acer Hot Pursuit Magician predicts the correct answer to a randomly chosen Trivial Pursuit question
Also published here 2004
Random Acts of Magic
246
David Acer Get Bent As magician tries to bend spoon, tie becomes bent - then spoon suddenly bends
Also published here 2004
Random Acts of Magic
285
Michel Huot, David Acer Take A Seat Spectator chooses a random seat number written on slips of paper in a clear plastic bag, person sitting in that seat has prediction under chair
 		2004
Random Acts of Magic
287
David Acer Mitosis two spectators each write down sic digit numbers, add them together, calls that number on a phone, turns out to be magician's cellphone number
Also published here 2004
Random Acts of Magic
290
Philip T. Goldstein Humthing cards with names of different songs, chosen one is played / divined, using non-existent titles that sound plausible
 		2004
Applecture
2
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Also published here 2004
Applecture
3
Philip T. Goldstein Menu Pause price of imaginary dinner predicted
Also published here 2004
Applecture
5
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2004
Notes You Covet
3
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Also published here 2004
Notes You Covet
4
Philip T. Goldstein Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
 		2004
Notes You Covet
6
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2004
MINDvention Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Also published here 2004
MINDvention Notes
4
Basil Horwitz Challenge Body Language Zodiac Test divination of a chosen zodiac, zodiac cards, one put in envelope
 		2004
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 5
17
Basil Horwitz Challenge Body Language Card and Design Test sticker on selection, spectator draws symbol on it
 		2004
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 5
24
Basil Horwitz Body Language, Voice and Memory triple prediction routine, spectator can select from cards with words
 		2004
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 5
48
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2004
Easthournotes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Also published here 2004
Easthournotes
4
Philip T. Goldstein Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
 		2004
Easthournotes
6
C. L. Boarde Character Reading mentalism anecdote about question written in Chinese
Also published here
  • Conjurors' (Oct. 1948)
 2004
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 9)
357
Karl Fulves Fax Finding "Problems"
design duplication via fax, posed as a problem
 		2004
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 9)
379
Patrik Kuffs Bottle Royale three paper bags, performer slaps down on two chosen by spectators, third one is shown to have beer bottle with top broken off
  • Dangerous Monte
 		2004
Seven By Patrik Kuffs
15
Patrik Kuffs Invisible Touch spectator draws x on a picture of a hand, another spectator feels a touch on that very finger
 		2004
Seven By Patrik Kuffs
18
Andy Hurst That's the Ticket theater tickets, prediction of chosen seat
 		2004
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 5
141
Chris Hannibal Lethal Weapon humorous prediction, No-Gag, no can be unfolded and forms name of famous person
Inspired by 2004
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 5
215
Rajneesh Madhok SAD Memory ADE for fishing suit
Inspired by 2004
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 5
242
Steve Beam Memory ADE for fishing suit
 		2004
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 5
243
Wayne Dobson Conjuror's Choice six magicians depicted on cards, one chosen, it is the performer and all other magicians are dead ones
 		2004
Dobson's Choice 3
6
Wayne Dobson TLC "Think, Look, Choose", mental epic type effect, last item is a forced card
 		2004
Dobson's Choice 3
13
Wayne Dobson Unique Prediction three coins on table, one card chosen, outcome predicted, "Free Will"
Related to
  • "Physiological Coin" (Peter Nardi)
 2004
Dobson's Choice 3
16
Jay Sankey Once in a Lifetime birthday predicted on a card, a card is also predicted
 		2004
Sankey Unleashed
116
Jay Sankey Prime Time Bend borrowed quarter visibly bends
 		2004
Sankey Unleashed
120
Jay Sankey Silver Lining spoon bending in napkin
 		2004
Sankey Unleashed
122
Jay Sankey Spinach thick nail bent
 		2004
Sankey Unleashed
124
Jay Sankey Twister spoon visibly spins 180 degrees, head is then twisted
Inspired by 2004
Sankey Unleashed
125
Jay Sankey Drew as I Drew two scribblings made with pen on business cards without looking match
Inspired by 2004
Sankey Unleashed
131
Chris Wasshuber Zodiac twelve Zodiac sign cards in circle, spelling procedure always leads to Aquarius
Related to Jan. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 1)
27
Ian Rowland Persuasion one of eight cards with symbols is chosen and predicted
Inspired by Jan. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 1)
68
10 Rules For Muscle-Reading
Also published here
  • Joe Labéro, Wundermänner, 1933
 July 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 7)
53
Erik Jan Hanussen Can You Brea Chains?
  • Bending an Iron-Bar
  • Tearing a Deck of Cards
  • Pounding Nails into a Wooden Board
  • Breaking a Chain Linnk
Also published here
  • UHU, Jan. 1926
 July 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 7)
57
David P. Abbott Best of All Slate Writing Introduction and Epilogue by Teller
several slates wiped clean, message for a spectator appears on one
 		Aug. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 8)
69
David P. Abbott Psychological Dead
  • Pause indication
  • Psychological force
Also published here
  • Behind the Scenes with the Mediums, 1907
 Aug. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 8)
70
David P. Abbott Details of Death
Also published here
  • Behind the Scenes with the Mediums, 1907
 Aug. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 8)
74
Philip T. Goldstein Fortune Celler
  • The Other Month
a business card in envelope is introduced, later the number on it is phones and person at other end names a chosen tarot card
 		Dec. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 12)
31
Yaniv Deautsch Introduction propless mentalism
 		2004
The Wizard Is Dead
4
Yaniv Deautsch The Wizard Is Dead during phone call a person is asked to draw something, drawing is divined over phone
  • Setting The Stage: Spell and Spiel
  • How to get the most out of the routine - additional ideas
  • The Answer You Have Been Looking For
  • The Psychological Atmosphere
 		2004
The Wizard Is Dead
6
Yaniv Deautsch Risky Business
2004
The Wizard Is Dead
26
Al Bertini Der Geist apparently a ghost is trapped inside a folded handkerchief
Related toAlso published here 2004
Original Al Bertini
3
Al Bertini Die Geburtsstunde prediction of hour, dial drawn on paper, freely named number
 		2004
Original Al Bertini
13
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
Original Al Bertini
15
Juan Tamariz Ultra-Rapid Memorization Question and Answers
  • 1. The Auditory Method
  • 2. The Visual Method
  • 3. The Muscular Method
  • 4. The Conceptual Method
  • 5. The Security Method
 		2004
Mnemonica
24
Juan Tamariz Sympathy (Tamariz's Version of a Classic) spectator selects number and performer name of a card, card is found at exact position
  • First Variation - Through Pencil Reading
  • Second Variation - With a Nail-Writer
  • Third Variation - With a Billet Index
  • Fourth Variation - Using a Pass
  • A Presenation - Muscle Reading (Oscar Hugo)
Related to 2004
Mnemonica
133
Robert Cassidy An Overview of the Act thoughts on structuring a mentalism show, Theory of Major and Minor Effects
  • The Logic of the Program
Also published here 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
9
Robert Cassidy Performance Details - The Psychological Forces objects found outside, with script
Also published here 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
13
Robert Cassidy The Name Place Routine without title, name and place are written on two pieces of paper, both are divined even though one has been destroyed
Also published here 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
14
Robert Cassidy The Three Envelope Test name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined, technical variation of routine in The Art of Mentalism
Related toAlso published here 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
27
Robert Cassidy Part One - Fire prologue, on the origin of mentalism, its distinction to magic, disclaimer
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
42
Robert Cassidy Principium 1 "Plausibility depends on context (Or, as Annemann asked, 'What would a real mindreader do?')"
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
45
Robert Cassidy Riding the Web "An approach to Parapsychology and a cover story for mentalists"
Related to 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
47
Robert Cassidy Remote Viewing sender in other room with assistant selects one of several designs, spectators in other room receive image
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
49
Robert Cassidy Principium 2 "No effect is plausible if the context is wrong. Conversely, anything is plausible in the right context. The trick is figuring out which is which." includes effect, prediction chosen postcard, cards with same city name but different images
Related to 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
52
Robert Cassidy Extra Sensory Switch three routines with the Delight Switch
  • two rows with five ESP cards, after switching all cards match
  • two rows with five ESP cards, only one match, prediction
  • spectator and performer note a number and seal it in envelopes, they are switched and both numbers are the same
Related to
  • "Thought Coincidence" (marketed effect, 1934 by Brown Magic Company, also in Hull's Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mentalism Volume 1)
 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
55
Robert Cassidy Principium 3 "If more than one subtlety is at work, your method is well concealed."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
59
Robert Cassidy Principium 4 "Varying your methods keeps you one step ahead of the dilettantes.", method to read center tear piece
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
61
Robert Cassidy The Triple Prediction gambling theme, using die, dart and cards
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
63
Robert Cassidy Principium 5 "To err is human, it makes you seem real, but err in your closer and you're a Schlemiel."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
67
Robert Cassidy The Phantom's Thought Foretold three spectators write a word on a paper, words are divined and one paper is chosen, this word was predicted in envelope, Hoy TOD ploy
Inspired by 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
67
Robert Cassidy Principium 6 "It's not what you take with you that counts, it's what you leave behind."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
69
Robert Cassidy Principium 7 "A Mentalist's primary product is his name and personality. The effects should merely serve to reinforce his image and reputation."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
77
Robert Cassidy The Journey Continues on being real, having personality
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
77
Robert Cassidy Principium 8 "Reputations are not made by what you do. They are made by what people BELIEVE you can do."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
79
Robert Cassidy Messing Around five spectators write an action on piece of paper, one is chosen and performer divines and copies action on billet
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
82
Robert Cassidy Principium 9 "If your initial claims are plausible, your later claims will be far easier to accept"
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
86
Robert Cassidy Principium 10 "Art requires attention to detail"
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
94
Robert Cassidy Return to the Web on alternate states of consciousness, reality tunnels
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
97
Robert Cassidy The Synchronistic Crossword crossword as prediction, business card on back indicates which letters used to form prediction
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
99
Robert Cassidy Principium 11 "What's simple isn't always good, but what's good is almost always simple."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
106
Robert Cassidy Business Card Telepathy information written on business card is divined, stack of business cards
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
106
Robert Cassidy The Jaxian Phone Book Test page is selected and name and number circled by spectator, then page is torn from book and name divined
Inspired by 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
108
Robert Cassidy Principium 12 "If charismatic you would be - Act enthusiastically", strategy to read billet
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
112
Robert Cassidy Blind Man's Bluff spectator thinks of a name and calls out five names, performer divines thought-of name, no props
Related to 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
114
Robert Cassidy Principium 13 "The more complex a routine, the less "real" it looks. That's one of the differences between mentalism and 'mental magic.'"
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
116
Robert Cassidy The Die and the Canisters die is placed in one of ten film canisters, performer locates die and divines number which is up
Inspired byRelated to 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
117
Robert Cassidy A Vibration from the Web on the web, explanation for supernatural powers
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
120
Robert Cassidy The UFO prediction of a date, paper between two glued paper plates to form an UFO
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
121
Robert Cassidy The Options Force and a Murder Mystery people write down, locations, names and weapons, one of each is selected and divined by performer
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
132
Robert Cassidy Principium 14 "If Someone Else Your Try to Be, You're Condemned to Mediocrity."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
134
Robert Cassidy Principium 15 "To Avoid Detection Use Misdirection", using a spellbound move to switch billets
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
138
Robert Cassidy Principium 16 "He Who is Wise, Knows How to Improvise - and all that jazz."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
143
Robert Cassidy Jazz Mentalism longer and well-structured Q&A billet act, as a finale selected billet is sealed in envelope and still content is divined
Related to 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
143
Robert Cassidy Principium 17 "Cherish Your Mistakes, The Seeds of Miracles are Within."
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
151
Robert Cassidy Rip It Up Koran's binary newspaper, number named after newspaper is torn
Inspired by 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
152
Robert Cassidy Principium 18 "Anticipate the Inevitable, Because Murphy was right", out for memory test
Related to 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
154
Robert Cassidy The Difference between Mentalism and Mental Magic
  • How to tell if you are doing mental magic of mentalism
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
159
Robert Cassidy On Creativity and Originality
2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
161
Robert Cassidy The Elemental Disks routine for "Super Sight, five disks and a tube, chosen disk placed inside bag is divined
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
162
Robert Cassidy The Moleskine Divination three dice with three digit numbers, to select number and place from a list in a moleskine, divination
Inspired by 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
168
Robert Cassidy The Pocket Watch Premonition folded prediction inside pocket watch, à la Joro/Kaps
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
176
Robert Cassidy Pre-show clipboard technique pre-show strategy, pretending show is recorded
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
180
Robert Cassidy The Secret Language on mentalism
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
181
Robert Cassidy The Magazine Challenge spectator buys magazine in a hotel, chosen page is predicted, using a dictionary to get a page number
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
195
Robert Cassidy The Disconnect in Action three pens balanced on edge of table, chosen one falls, PK pen
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
200
Robert Cassidy The Thirty Second Rule on opening an act, performance tips
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
211
Robert Cassidy The Godfather of All Billet Tests Q&A routine
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
228
Robert Cassidy Eternally yours... prediction of chosen initials and time, inside pocket watch
Inspired by
  • Don Wayne's "Room Service"
 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
235
Robert Cassidy Find the Dead Guy! on business cards, name is divined as climax
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
241
Robert Cassidy The Boys of October Or, How to Capitalize on a Baseball Strike outcome of a sport event is predicted, enclosed inside two boxes
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
245
Robert Cassidy Signed Twice prediction billet is signed by two spectators and placed inside envelope
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
257
Robert Cassidy The Art of Pre-show - Creating the Best Impression overview and ideas on impression devices
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
260
Robert Cassidy Bonus - The Ultimate Mind Trip birthday is looked up in book, cities written next to dates, chosen date/city is predicted in envelope
Inspired by 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
264
Robert Cassidy A Day at the Movies list with movies, selected movie is divined, backwards principle
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
274
Robert Cassidy Doctor Bob's Killer Miller Caps object hidden under one of several bottle caps is found
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
282
Robert Cassidy Smear and Hear name written among other names on pad, chosen name is divined, smear
Related to 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
287
Kostya Kimlat License to Steal, to Amaze, to Refrigerator numbers and letters are selected, spectator realizes that they form license plat from card, then plate is produced as a kicker
 		2004
A Lecture Collection
31
Tom Stone Triball Rites three different-colored balls are switched around under three cups according to instructions, final configuration predicted
Inspired by
  • The "One Two Three" Trick (Martin Gardner, Ibidem, July 1956)
  • "Tribulation" (Max Maven, Dr. Faustus Journal, Apr. 1999)
 2004
A Bite, my Dear?
1
Eugene Burger, Michael Caplan, David Parr, Robert Charles, Mike Burke, Ted Stresen-Reuter, Jack Gould, Todd Karr Eugene Goes Bizarre conversation about Bizarre Magic and the video tapes Eugene Burger did
 		2004
Chicago Visions
5
Jim Steinmeyer I Know What You're Thinking
  • Conjuring
spectator thinks of a three-digit number, three gag predictions pulled out of an envelope and on their back are the three digits
 		Jan. 2004
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 5)
86
Alain Nu Flipped Out 2 two coins borrowed, one chosen and flipped, prediction is unfolded to predict coin, throw and date
Inspired by
  • version in MUM, Dec. 1999
Also published here 		Mar. 2004
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 7)
88
Doug Green Direct Mindreading three-digit number called out by three children is predicted
 		Mar. 2004
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 7)
99
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Chairvelopes three people chose one of four different colored chairs, then they chose one of four envelopes, remaining envelope has money inside and predicts remaining chair, prediction of chair which is chosen by only woman is found on label on a rose
Related to 2004
Omicron
4
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Wook spectator choses word from book before the show, other spectator selects same word from book during the show
Inspired by 2004
Omicron
10
Paolo Cavalli PKoin bending coin with initials on it
 		2004
Omicron
21
Massimo Tira Remote Viewing of Some Kind fives spectator on stage and performer blindfolded, spectator chose an ESP symbol and one spectator is silently selected by the others, performer divines person ans symbol, using Silver Bullet
Also published here
  • "Remote Viewing of Some Kind" in "Werewolf"
 2004
Omicron
24
Massimo Tira Arcanum Nine Point Zero divining chosen Tarot card from Major Arcana using pendulum, Silver Bullet
Also published here
  • "Arcanum Nine Point Zero" in "Under a Silver Moon"
 2004
Omicron
27
Paolo Cavalli Deatharot spectator writes names of five dead people on cards which are inserted into envelopes, one name should be special and is found by performer using Tarot cards and cutting to Death card, name is revealed
 		2004
Omicron
31
Docc Hilford The Dark Cloak three spectator note on a business cards pieces of information like number, date and a name, then they are burnt in bowl, performer puts on a magical cloak and divines thoughts in theatrical way, with fantasy/reality ambigram
  • A New Revelation
  • Acting 101
  • The Information
  • The Writing
  • Verbal Deceptions
  • Gaining the Written Information
  • The Readings
  • Guest Number One
  • Guest Number Two
  • The Third Guest
  • The Theater of it All
  • The Fire Bowl
  • The Home Version
  • Special Bonus
  • The Keys of Success
Related to 2004
The Dark Cloak
5
Docc Hilford Appendix A gaining information from social security numbers
  • Social Security Numbers
    • Area Number
    • Group Number
    • Group numbers are assigned as follows
    • Serial Number
    • The Secret Chart
 		2004
The Dark Cloak
32
Docc Hilford Introduction on blindfold acts
 		2004
It's A Lu Lu
3
Docc Hilford It's a Lu Lu blindfolded, performer stops at three selection, think stop
 		2004
It's A Lu Lu
5
Docc Hilford The Lulu Night Club Act nightclub act, three spectators select a card and write their names on them, blindfolded performer locates cards, reveals names and gives readings
 		2004
It's A Lu Lu
9
Wonder Man Fred Einführung thoughts on mentalism, props, playing cards, electronics, using stooges, instant stooges, pre-show, impossibility, visibility, emotions
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
19
Wonder Man Fred Das Forcieren des Wortes: Das Lotsen-Konzept forcing a word on a page, verbal
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
50
Wonder Man Fred Sanfte Gewalt thoughts and handling details for Equivoque
  • Omnia mea mecum porto
  • Die unsichtbaren Korridore
    • Phase 1: Aus acht mach vier
    • Phase 2: Aus vier mach zwei (und manchmal eins)
    • Phase 3: Aus zwei mach eins
  • Trekantet Forhold
    • Option 1: Die Ehefrau wählt den Zielgegenstand
    • Option 2: Der Zuschauer wählt den Zielgegenstand
    • Option 3: The winner takes it all
  • Nachgedanken
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
79
Wonder Man Fred Tricktychon spectator removes objects from pocket, selected one is predicted, repeated and spectator selects same object, repeated a third time then prediction changes
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
99
Theophil "Philius" Weidmann Drei-Gegenstände-Force forcing one of three objects, mathematical
Also published here 2004
Semi-Mental Journey
102
Wonder Man Fred Three-Diction with general observations on the one-ahead principle, three objects are predicted, using playing cards, a dice and random objects, selections are shown to the performer at the end of the routine
  • Von einem genialen Prinzip und seiner gedankenlosen Anwendung
  • Zwei Essentialia
    • 1. Die Offenkundigkeit der Unkenntnis des Vorführenden
    • 2. Die eindeutige Zuordnung der Vorhersagen
  • Die Grundstruktur der Routine
  • Abschliessende Präsentation
  • Nachtrag
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
139
Wonder Man Fred Yesterday several songbooks on stage, one song is selected and predicted
Related to 2004
Semi-Mental Journey
157
Wonder Man Fred I'm Looking Through You reworking a "Coin Deck" to function as a peeking device
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
221
Wonder Man Fred Watch Me Come Undone on performing in impromptu situations
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
223
Wonder Man Fred Casablanca prediction and coincidence effect with names of actors and playing cards, in connection with ACAAN
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
235
Wonder Man Fred My Desire spectators write destinations on a business card, five write a place where they have been and one a place he desires to go, all cards are correctly attributed and the last, desired place is named without looking at it, variation
Inspired by 2004
Semi-Mental Journey
268
Christoph Borer Rune Stone Force using scrabble
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
285
Wonder Man Fred Headline Prediction oder Headline Production on the headline prediction, sent by mail
  • Die massgeblichen Kriterien
  • Die Herstellung gleicher Umschläge
  • Der Austausch
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
289
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Psychometrack (a.k.a. The Gift) several people select a Tarot card, readings and all are divined, Si Stebbins and Eight Kings used for Tarot cards
 		2004
Upsilon
11
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Patetogy number from one to nine secretly written on card by spectator, then same numbers are written on nine pieces of paper and all eliminated but one which matches
 		2004
Upsilon
18
Paolo Cavalli Pateo Variation "Point at Three, Eliminate Two", mixed with Equivoque
 		2004
Upsilon
20
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Twicerpiece spectator reverses card without looking and tries to guess card by writing one down, performer divines reversed card and guessed card
Inspired by 2004
Upsilon
35
Paolo Cavalli Post-It Impression Device lip-balm method
 		2004
Upsilon
35
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Pendulumix (Three Experiments With The Dowsing Pendulum performer divines thought-of place on a map, word in magazine and finds card with the word poison among other drinks using a pendulum
Related to 2004
Upsilon
41
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Odds & Ends, Bits & Pieces, Miscellanea brief notes on Pre-Show, umbrella analogy, a book test, pencil reading, sound reading, nail writer, stooges, FX
 		2004
Upsilon
47
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Thoughts From A Past Future divination of a deeply emotional memory including the year, performer writes words on business card
 		2004
Upsilon
52
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira, Millard Longman Streamlined Description Of The Basic Acidus Novus Folding And Peek method for reading information on folded card
Related to 2004
Upsilon
61
Bruce Bernstein Remote Driving two phase routine, instruction game where toy card is placed and moved among five envelopes with names of different cities, last city is predicted, then spectator pushes car until it stops, city is predicted again / Koornwinder Kar
Inspired by
  • Al Koran's "The Dream Car"
 2004
Three
1
Bruce Bernstein Eat At Joe's envelopes with letters are switched and when opened they form a message
Related toAlso published here 2004
Three
11
Bruce Bernstein The Force of Psychology - Effect #1 bag with different colored billets, some with names of animals, numbers etc. some are selected and spectator try to transmit the thoughts to the audience which mostly receive them
Also published here 2004
Three
15
Karl Fulves Either-Or how binary principles are used in fishing and coding
Related to 2005
Combo II
8
Karl Fulves You're A Five spectator choses one of many photos, performer describes it correctly
 		2005
Combo II
17
Karl Fulves Jinx Extra eight spectators receive envelope and hide an object
 		2005
Combo II
91
Karl Fulves Penny Machines illustration of "Either-Or" article
Related to 2005
Combo II
99
Karl Fulves On Q&A
2005
Combo II
123
Joshua Jay Heightened Senses predicting a spectator's height with a measuring tape
Also published here 2005
Sleight of Hand and a Twist of Fate
40
Ron Bauer The Principle of Outs
2005
All-Outs Think-Of-A-Card
15
Paul Fine Silent Partner one of three objects and ESP card chosen, medium reveals both
Inspired by 2005
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 10)
401
Tony Bartolotta T-Bills three pennies and three different bills, three people take a penny and bill each and close their hands around it, performer then tell who has which and in which hand
 		2005
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 10)
415
Dan Garrett, Mick Ayres, Ken Scott Epic - Marked Down three predictions written with three different-colored markers, letter, two-digit number and two geometric shapes (one in the other)
 		2005
Epic — Marked Down
1
Chuck Hickok Guidelines for Using Forces as a Mentalist six guidelines
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
11
Chuck Hickok 25 Forces for the Serious Mentalis
  • Verbal / Manipulative Forces
  • Mechanical Forces
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
25
Chuck Hickok Application Idea #1: My Favorite Approach to Equivoque
Related to 2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
35
Michael Sibbernsen Application Idea #2: AAA Book Test forcing page from a book, riffle force
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
41
Chuck Hickok Application Idea #3: Newspaper Switch Helper forcing a piece of a newspaper
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
45
Chuck Hickok Essay #1: My Approach to Mentalism
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
57
Chuck Hickok Essay #2: A Clever Out
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
60
Chuck Hickok Essay #3: Believability and Mentalism
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
62
Chuck Hickok Essay #4: Creating Entertaining Mentalism Demonstrations
Related to 2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
65
Chuck Hickok Essay #5: Thoughts on Multiple Moments of Amazement
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
69
Chuck Hickok Essay #6: I Don't Do Book Tests on the structure of book tests
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
72
Chuck Hickok Essay #7: Should Mentalists Present Prediction Routines?
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
77
Chuck Hickok Essay #8: Exposure and Success as a Mentalist
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
81
Chuck Hickok Essay #9: The Visual Aspect of Mentalism
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
84
Chuck Hickok Essay #10: The Verbal Aspect of Mentalism
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
88
Chuck Hickok Essay #11: Thoughts on Branching Anagrams
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
92
Chuck Hickok Essay #12: Performing Mentalism is a Risky Business! on audience management
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
97
Chuck Hickok Essay #13: Creating Suspense
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
103
Chuck Hickok Essay #14: What Does It Take To Be a More Successful Mentalist?
2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
107
Chuck Hickok Routine One: Testing Your Intuition pasteboards with different colors in envelops, colors are divined
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
115
Chuck Hickok Routine Two: Fore-Closer envelopes with letters and printed sides of dice, multiple prediction, scrabble themed
Inspired by 2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
129
Chuck Hickok Routine Three: Postcard Memory Demonstration postcards with US states, divination of selected cards
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
151
Chuck Hickok Appendix
  • Questions for the Serious Mentalist
  • My Overall Approach to Mentalism
  • My Development
  • The Structure of My Act
  • Presentational Excellence
  • Visual Aids
  • Helpers from the Audience
  • Performing a Routine that Uses a Force
  • Resources Mentioned in This Book
  • Tools for the Serious Mentalist
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
173
Barrie Richardson The Thought Hatchery four spectators take out four colored balls/eggs without looking, performer knows who has which color
Inspired by
  • "Kurotsuke" (Max Maven, VideoMind 1, 1997)
Also published here 		2005
Act Two
7
Barrie Richardson The Power of Touch divination of information written on a business card
Also published here
  • Club 71, Spring 2000
 2005
Act Two
67
Barrie Richardson After the Dessert Thought Transference divination of information written on a business card, covered with handkerchief in the hands
Inspired byAlso published here 2005
Act Two
71
Barrie Richardson Impromptu Psychic Matching business cards torn in quarters to make two sets of five symbols, matching with those
Inspired by
  • Hen Fetsch's "Symbologic"
Also published here
  • Club 71, Christmas 2002
 2005
Act Two
74
Barrie Richardson The Human Scale spectator grabs handful of coins from container, performer matches the same type and amount of coins
Inspired by
  • earlier version in Club 71, Winter 2000
Also published here 		2005
Act Two
87
Barrie Richardson But There's More! "The 'Coins and Currency Divination' Revisited"
spectators take coins and bills while the performer is not looking, performer divines who holds what
Inspired by
  • "Coins and Currency Divination" (Barrie Richardson, Club 71, Summer 1991)
  • "Dollars and (6th) Cents" (Stewart James, Linking Ring, Oct. 1971)
Related toAlso published here 		2005
Act Two
93
Barrie Richardson Net Worth handful of coins grabbed, some exchanged, end result predicted
Also published here
  • Club 71, Holiday 2002
 2005
Act Two
105
Barrie Richardson Marble Memories marble distribution taken by spectators divined, clear change bag
Inspired byAlso published here
  • Vibrations, May 2004
 2005
Act Two
150
Barrie Richardson The Simplex Mind-reading Routine spectators fill out cards where more information is requested as audience knows, handwriting analysis presentation
Inspired byAlso published here
  • Club 71, Easter 1999
 2005
Act Two
157
Barrie Richardson Eliminate the Negative center tear presentation
 		2005
Act Two
261
Barrie Richardson The Double Billet glimpsing method for folded billet with information written in special places, audience is not aware of what is asked for on billet
VariationsAlso published here
  • Club 71, July 2003
 2005
Act Two
275
Derren Brown Cigarette Paper Thing spectator writes a letter on foiled cigarette case paper, performer divines it
 		Feb. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 2)
68
Derren Brown Bermuda spectators imagine a card on blank cards that are divined from the audiences point of view, are really actual cards
Related to
  • "Factory Blanks" (Tom Stone)
 Feb. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 2)
74
Max Maven The Ruling Class
  • The Other Month
spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil
Inspired byAlso published here July 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 7)
32
Mike Allee Broccoli and Carrot gag (or if you're lucky prediction) with named vegetable
Inspired by
  • vegetable force in Banachek's "Psychological Subtleties"
 Oct. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 10)
32
Bob Ostin Vampire small cards on one is written "Vampire", cards are folded and stapled, see also page 87 for additional ideas by Bob Ostin and Bob Byrne
Also published here 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
24
Bob Ostin Focus 2 more ideas for Vampire routine
Also published here 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
25
Bob Ostin The"Colour Conscious" Force paper clip is used to force a name from a list
Related to 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
71
Bob Ostin Star Trek discs with names of stars and planets, mental spelling and tapping ends on selected disc
 		2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
75
Bob Ostin Postmaster words noted on billets, performer divines words on folded billets
Also published here 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
98
Bob Ostin Araby Location spectator choses one of several billets, each billet has a name, performer divines which was selected
Also published here 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
100
Bob Ostin The Satanic Disc 666 word from list is selected and divined, using a CD and case
Inspired by 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
114
Bob Ostin "Is There Anyone There?" ink forms into chosen ESP sign, signed card, uses Velleda pens
Also published here 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
130
Bob Ostin Predict-A-Trip comedy prediction of chosen holiday destination
 		2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
153
Bob Ostin Punchboard Prediction board with holes in one side and numbers in other side, pierced number is predicted
 		2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
174
Bob Ostin Dice Prediction prediction in bulldog clip, dummy is dragged inside the clip
 		2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
179
Jack T. Koopmans Celebrity Search ten cards with names of celebrities are dealt in circle, spectator thinks of one from a numbered list, performer touches tabled cards one by one until spectator says stop, name matches selection
Related toVariations Aug. 2005
Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. 3)
35
Jon Racherbaumer Hobsonian Fringe Notes The Artful Ledger
on equifoque
  • Rules of the Game
 		Nov. 2005
Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. 4)
4
Giorgio Tarchini The M & M Trick cards with different-colored M&Ms, one chosen, candies in a bag change all to match that color
Variations Nov. 2005
Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. 4)
32
Gene Taylor Hollywood Squares nine cards with celebrities laid out in a grid, spectator chooses one from another set of cards, performer touches tabled cards one by one until spectator says stop while he spells his name, name matches selection
Inspired by Nov. 2005
Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. Annual 2005)
28
Gene Taylor Fun with M & M's ideas with M&Ms, including making custom prints on them, also multiple out prediction of chosen color
Inspired by Nov. 2005
Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. Annual 2005)
36
Colin Miller Hollywood or Bust spectator thinks of a movie star which is written on a billet that is torn up, he should think of a movie with him instead, both are divined
 		2005
The Cheetah's Handbook
12
Alexander de Cova Symbolicus two spectators think of a symbol via an odd and even number from a 5x5 grid of symbols, both predicted
Inspired by
  • marketed Al Mann routine with ESP symbols and a wallet
 2005
Symbolicus
3
Docc Hilford E'Voque seven random objects are placed on the table and a spectator secretly writes down one object, second spectator selects matching object, thorough Equivoque explanation
  • Step1: The Items
  • Step 2: The Prediction
  • Step 3: The Set-Up
  • Step 4: The First Line
  • Step 5: The Second Line
  • Step 5: The Third Line
  • Opening Patter
  • Afterthoughts
 		2005
E'Voque
7
Docc Hilford E'Voqueing People seven people on stage with different colored balloon hats, other spectator selects on and this person is selected, prediction of color of hat
 		2005
E'Voque
22
Docc Hilford Dr Cocktail's Party Game seven people on stage with different drinks, bar keeper choses a drink secretly, person is selected by other guest and name is predicted
 		2005
E'Voque
25
Docc Hilford Cellular Mitosis person is called who reveals information a spectator secretly wrote on a business card
  • Test I
  • Test II
 		2005
Cellular Mitosis
6
Docc Hilford Nostrum Newspaper Test newspaper is torn into pieces, one selected and long word in the center of the piece is chosen, performer divines word using letters from headlines
 		2005
Nostrum Necromancy
8
Docc Hilford, Danton, Stanton Carlisle 21st Century Svengali pick-up artist version of Koran's binary prediction, using dual reality
Inspired byRelated to 2005
Nostrum Necromancy
17
Docc Hilford Number 6 spectator writes down three pieces of information and puts billets in three envelopes, envelopes are hidden in different pockets of spectator, performer divines content and places, with Hot Seat elements
Related to 2005
Number 6
6
Docc Hilford Super Secret Bonus Routine: Hypnotorious spectator write down various action test, person is apparently hypnotized and divines actions by doing them, a la Hot Seat
 		2005
Number 6
34
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Corinda 2005 Outdone only description of effect, some random person is called to name numbers which match prediction
Inspired by 2005
Sigma
18
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira The E.C.P. Principle dated 1998, several phone numbers are listed one is chosen and called, force of assistant
 		2005
Sigma
20
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Shades of Mind performer divines thought of color, number from one to ten and name of person, psychological ploys for number and color
 		2005
Sigma
23
Paolo Cavalli Beer-It Twice dated 2004, three bags with bottles, spectator guesses brand of beer and in which bag bottle is, other bags are shown empty
 		2005
Sigma
35
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Dove-It Out three paper bags, one chosen and smashed, shattered bottle or bird found in other bags
 		2005
Sigma
36
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira N.G.R.R. spike in one of three bags, verbal
Related to 2005
Sigma
38
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Death Warrant II° message appears on chosen Tarot card, revelation of name
 		2005
Sigma
40
Paolo Cavalli W.D.W. Book Test impromptu book test, pen put inside book to select a page
 		2005
Sigma
44
Paolo Cavalli Pun thought of word is whispered to other person, who has to come up with a new word, repeated with 5 more people, last word is named and performer divines word, then a word written on a business card is read by one person and apparently mis-remembered
 		2005
Sigma
47
Paolo Cavalli Technicolor Will Prediction effect with three colored envelopes
Inspired byRelated to
  • Deddy Corbuzier's "Free Will"
 2005
Sigma
56
Paolo Cavalli Psictionary several words chosen using a dictionary and written on square of paper, chosen one is duplicated
Related to
  • Richard Osterlind's "Odds"
 2005
Sigma
57
Massimo Tira Center Dead dated 2002, name of dead person is divined, using a pendulum
 		2005
Sigma
61
Paolo Cavalli Extreme Overdrive card is thought of before the show, number is named by other spectator and card is found at position
Inspired by 2005
Sigma
67
Eric Mead Fifty-Two on One to One fifty-two on one gag, then all cards fall off except chosen one
Also published here 2006
Tangled Web
151
Eric Mead Tie One On performer's tie hidden, one chosen from several matches
Also published here 2006
Tangled Web
195
Eric Mead An Auspicious Occasion
Related toAlso published here 2006
Tangled Web
219
Christoph Borer Der Zauberfreund number, city and word is selected and all predicted on a parcel encoded in the sender's address, clear forcing bag
Also published here 2006
Compilation
26
Christoph Borer Lasset die Musik erklingen! several cards with music titles, selection is predicted with mechanical music box
Related toAlso published here 2006
Compilation
28
Christoph Borer Pralinen five spectators select a chocolate-truffle from a box, they are all brown, the one that is remaining is white, poison story
Also published here 2006
Compilation
34
Christoph Borer Denise one of twelve names is predicted
Also published here 2006
Compilation
112
Christoph Borer Filmstars prediction of a VIP, Svengali force
Related to
  • Attila on "ANAM CARA"
 2006
Compilation
115
Christoph Borer Die schwarze Kunst
2006
Compilation
130
Christoph Borer Duft-Dreieck prediction of chosen fragrances
Also published here 2006
Compilation
135
Christoph Borer Feuer und Tod cards in front of burning candles, candle with dead person in front extinguishes
Also published here 2006
Compilation
137
Christoph Borer Die Kraft des Pendels performer divines selected city on a map with a pendulum
Also published here 2006
Compilation
143
Christoph Borer Runenmirakel one of several rune stones is selected and spectator draws symbol, performer duplicates the drawing
Also published here 2006
Compilation
148
Christoph Borer Runen-Wunder selected rune stone is divined
Also published here
  • Runen-Mirakel in "Seminar 1997"
 2006
Compilation
151
Christoph Borer Mentalmagische Gedankensplitter on mentalism
  • Grundeffekte in der Mentalmagie sin
-Direkter, aber nicht zu direkter Ablauf
  • Klare, meistens einteilige Effekte
  • Symbole vorsichtig einsetzen
  • Die innere Überzeugtheit macht die Echtheit aus
  • Bedeutung, eigene Klarheit
  • Wagnisse
  • Esoterik versus Mental
Also published here
  • Mentalmagische Gedankensplitter in "Magische Welt" 2/2003
 2006
Compilation
153
Sveroni Poker Dream triple prediction (city, amount of money, card) on post-its, names of spectators are noted on the papers
Variations 2006
Variationen
7
Sveroni Sveronis grandioses Gedankenlesen humorous off-beat prediction of a named number
 		2006
Variationen
33
Tyler Wilson Stick it to the Man four post-it notes stuck to different positions of body, outcome predicted
VariationsAlso published here 2006
Dominatricks
90
Karl Fulves Comedy Central presentation of Doubling Box with cards that have punchlines and jokes on them, only a specific joke matches its punchline when cards are turned up simultaneously
Inspired by 2006
Prolix (Issue 1)
34
Karl Fulves Drawing Blanks penny, nickel, dime and quarter in matchbox, three coins removed and combined to form a number, fourth coin's value added, spectator lets performer know the number of digits, coins taken out are divined
 		2006
Prolix (Issue 1)
50
Karl Fulves Darndest Things several spectators receive letters to God by children and put them in an envelope, performer assigns them to spectators correctly
 		2006
Prolix (Issue 2)
88
Jack Avis Lipstick on Pen Point to detect what was written or crossed out first
 		2006
Rara Avis
36
Jack Avis Message from Hades card and colored counter selected, package has many paper pieces, all burn in a flash except one with the correct prediction
 		2006
Rara Avis
193
Jack Avis Name that Tune half forcing deck with songs
 		2006
Rara Avis
196
Lewis Jones Yes Men five people either lie or tell the truth, one has a watch hidden, spectator finds watch by asking questions, liar's paradox
 		2006
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 6
146
Darwin Ortiz Gold Medaillon Handling see also p. 105
Inspired by 2006
Designing Miracles
86
Tyler Wilson Stick It To Me! four post-it notes stuck to different positions of body, outcome predicted
Also published here Mar. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 3)
29
Jay Sankey How Fortunate! prediction of message in fortune cookie
 		Oct. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 10)
26
Patrik Kuffs Invisible Touch a spectator divines a chosen finger (from a drawing) by feeling a sensation in it
 		Dec. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 12)
28
Jon Racherbaumer The Crown Strategem The Artful Ledger
on using stooges so they cannot see through the whole trick
 		May 2006
Antinomy (Vol. 2 No. 2)
4
Joshua Jay Heightened Senses predicting a spectator's height with a measuring tape
Also published here May 2006
Antinomy (Vol. 2 No. 2)
20
Chris Wardle Location, Location, Location! postcard chosen by naming a number from one to twenty, destination is predicted
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
8
Chris Wardle The Christmas Carol Prediction playing cards with Christmas songs, 1-0-1
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
11
Chris Wardle Domino Svengali domino prediction, using svengali deck with card dominoes
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
13
Chris Wardle The Critic's Choice actors chosen from cards with names listed on them, predicted
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
15
Chris Wardle Synonym Toys toy chosen from set of cards with toys written on them, prediction on bag
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
22
Chris Wardle Take Your Pick gift chosen from fifteen postcards with gifts on them, it is predicted
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
26
Paul Hallas Trainee Mind Reader city chosen from blank cards with cities on them, comedy instructions that eventually reveal the city
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
33
Alexander de Cova Rosediction price of rose predicted on its price tag
Also published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
25
Marc Gettmann Alko-Geller spectator writes something on a beer mat which is placed between two other and lost in stack of coasters, information is glimpsed and divined
 		2006
Das Marc Gettmann-Seminar 2006
22
Marc Gettmann Drei Gedanken - eine Lösung! three billet test
 		2006
Das Marc Gettmann-Seminar 2006
28
Docc Hilford Bart3d3r's N1ghtmar3 "Bartender's Nightmare", divination/prediction of coin and date, written blindfolded on business card
 		2006
Mestha — The Book of Numbers Vol. 1
8
Docc Hilford Ma7ch Mat1cal "Match Matical", three spectators select different amount of matches, performer divines them in different ways, last with ashes on arm
 		2006
Mestha — The Book of Numbers Vol. 1
21
Docc Hilford 1n-N1l3-At10n "In-Nile-Ation", a spectator thinks of a two digit number, random numbers are added, the sum match with the thought of number
Inspired by 2006
Mestha — The Book of Numbers Vol. 1
28
Docc Hilford N3wm3ro! "Newmero!", end sum also predicts name of spectator
Inspired by 2006
Mestha — The Book of Numbers Vol. 1
34
Docc Hilford H3r Numb3r "Her Number", two people write phone numbers of friends and their numbers on a business card, performer divines which number belongs to which person and divines one number
 		2006
Qebhsennuf — The Book of Numbers Vol. 2
23
Docc Hilford Ou1 Jan "Oui Jan", number up to ten is revealed using ouija board, clock trick procedure
 		2006
Qebhsennuf — The Book of Numbers Vol. 2
34
Docc Hilford Flar3 0pt1c0 "Flare Optico", stack with arithmetical problems, cards are selected and results divined
Inspired by 2006
Tuamautef — The Book of Numbers Vol. 3
10
Docc Hilford Sp3c1al Del1v3ry "Special Delivery", names of pople in the audience are written on pieces of paper, one is selected and placed inside envelope, performer reveals name and finds person
 		2006
Tuamautef — The Book of Numbers Vol. 3
20
Docc Hilford Thr33 S1d3d Bra1n "Three Sided Brain", three people on stage, one ahead triple prediction, performer not only knows the category of thought but the concrete information
 		2006
Tuamautef — The Book of Numbers Vol. 3
26
Docc Hilford The Jagged Edge spectator write down names of various presidents, all are divined partial center tear / side tear, with various presentation ideas
Also published here
  • Docc Hilford's "Side Show" in "The New Invocation", 1996.
 2006
The Jagged Edge
6
Theodore Annemann, Percy Naldrett The Phantom Artist celebrity chosen, large paper sheet is folded and cut, silhouette of chosen person is seen
Also published here 2006
The Jagged Edge
17
Paolo Cavalli The Watermark Codex method to mark envelopes, invisible marks which can be activated when being used
 		2006
The Watermark Codex
2
Max Maven Exploring the Zone book test routine for Todd Karr's "The Da Vinci Zone", uses "The Da Vinci Code" and extractable cue sheets in pens
  • Introduction
  • The Basic Effect
  • The Basic Method (credit information)
  • How to Gain Access to the Information
  • Additional Information
  • Viewing the Cue Sheet
  • Presentation
  • A Thought-Reading Sequence
  • Other Approaches
  • The Conceptual Approach (concept fishing)
  • The Short Word Problem
  • With More Than One Book
  • Other Applications
  • Closing Thoughts
 		2006
Exploring the Zone
1
Max Maven On Process Mentalism
2006
Exploring the Zone
8
Mark Elsdon Station Master card in envelope is pierced by spectator with a needle, when taken out a whole is seen, map of London is on back of card and location is predicted with underground ticket
 		2006
England Up Close
148
Christoph Borer Das Runenritual chosen rune stone is revealed with ashes on arm
 		2007
Die Geisterschrift
27
Christoph Borer Zeitungsschnipselforce forcing a newspaper piece, pieces in folded newspaper
 		2007
Seminarnotitzen 2007
1
Christoph Borer Lasset die Musik erklingen! several cards with music titles, selection is predicted with mechanical music box
Related toAlso published here 2007
Seminarnotitzen 2007
3
Christoph Borer Pralinen five spectators select a chocolate-truffle from a box, they are all brown, the one that is remaining is white, poison story, two methods
Also published here 2007
Seminarnotitzen 2007
5
Christoph Borer, Krabat, Mireille, Nadia "Lou" Schürmann Toro zodiac prediction, written on slate, prediction is turned over and correct zodiac is found, when performer erases slate with sponge, transformation of the word
Related toAlso published here 2007
Seminarnotitzen 2007
11
Karl Fulves Intelligent Design ten ESP cards (or other cards, items) mixed and put in a row in a stand, a few turned over, medium enters room and divines all the hidden ones
  • Picture Perfect
  • Conditions of Note
  • Behind the Scenes
  • Up & Down
  • The Routine
  • With Playing Cards
 		2007
Prolix (Issue 3)
203
Stewart James Murder by Suggestion Using sum of two cards to determine a number, which corresponds to a list of body parts where a victim is to be stabbed, magician predicts the body part correctly
Also published here
  • Typewritten instructions, 1928
 2007
The Essential Stewart James
8
Stewart James Half and Half Word randomly formed by combining two lists of letters, magician predicts the word correctly
Also published here 2007
The Essential Stewart James
50
Stewart James Strangers From Two Worlds Five photos, one of them being a celebrity. Spectator mixes them up and place them in a row, magician is able to eliminate all the four random photos
Inspired byVariationsAlso published here
  • New Tops, April 1963
 2007
The Essential Stewart James
147
Josh Mandel Word Play making a forcing block out of accordion-style z-pad of post-it notes
Related to
  • "Tale of Fifteen Cities" (U.F. Grant, marketed 1953)
 Jan. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 1)
25
Max Maven Palmentalism hand with life lines drawn on business card, chosen line predicted
 		Mar. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 3)
24
David Berglas Spell-Bound unreadable gibberish on boards, suddenly spectator can read the words
 		May 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 5)
94
Luke Jermay So Old It's New
  • The New Mind
prediction on performer's back, credit information
Inspired by
  • Peter Pit & Persi Diaconis effect, Genii July 1981
 Sep. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 9)
20
Christian Chelman The Christmas Gift one of six objects is chosen with equivoque and mis-spotted die, story presentation
Also published here
  • Hauntiques
 Oct. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 10)
40
Christian Chelman The Capetown Curse black and white pawn from chess set in tobacco set, spectator chooses black one, story presentation
Also published here
  • Hauntiques
 Oct. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 10)
43
Luke Jermay The Ninth Reality
  • The New Mind
"The Tossed Out, Up, And Around Deck"
on dual reality, method mix for tossed-out deck
 		Nov. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 11)
21
Max Maven Electile Dysfunction PATEO force, patter about American electoral system, Joker remains as president
 		Nov. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 11)
64
Diamond Jim Tyler Ghost Writer "NO" gag with named number, number later appears on bill when it is heated with a lighter
 		Dec. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 12)
35
Anthony Owen Big Survivor 2 prediction of chosen person, procedure similar to TV-Shows Big Brother and Survivor
Also published here 2007
Some More Tricks
5
Psychological Force with four objects trick works fine even if it fails
 		2007
Card Dupery
234
Alexander de Cova Bean Counter peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct
Also published here 2007
Seminar 1516
3
Alexander de Cova A.C.A.N. - Any Card at Any Number peek deck, miscalling
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
8
Alexander de Cova 5 Steine five white and one black stone
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
10
Tom Stone Brutus’ Gift knife of chosen color is stuck in magician's back with dramatic presentation, mechanical solution with five knife cases
Related toAlso published here 2007
Abstract Passions
2
Tom Stone Channeling Holmes five person take an object each from the table and hide it, performer divines who has which object
Inspired by
  • Ed Mellon's "Quantimental"
 2007
Plots, Spells & Typos
9
Tom Stone Of Dice and Men one of six messages chosen with throw of die, "hug" chosen, other messages are "kill"
Inspired by
  • "Dice Man" (Andy Nyman, marketed item)
Also published here 		2007
Plots, Spells & Typos
11
Tom Stone Mental Pursuit spectators select questions, performer divines answers, quiz show presentation, de bruijn/gray code
Also published here 2007
Marvelpiece!
2
Tom Stone Helena of the East color of lipstick prediction, idea
Also published here 2007
Marvelpiece!
4
Tom Stone Quean of the Quiz confabulation type prediction with quiz show presentation and envelope loading stand
Also published here 2007
Marvelpiece!
5
Tom Stone Wet Russian russian roulette with water pistols
Also published here 2007
Marvelpiece!
11
Paolo Cavalli Into the White spectator writes down name of a friend, paper is destroyed and performer reveals information about friend and eventually name, car/tree and number 2 ploy
Related to 2007
Into The White
1
James Cuthbert Have a Drink on Me three envelopes with hotel names, one of three drinks are chosen for each hotel and a card with that drink on it are predicted in the envelopes
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
8
Jackie McClements Dicychometry four different-colored dice for four spectators, they throw numbers and write them down, later performer divines from the writing who threw which number, papers marked with torn edges
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
19
Alan Innes Draw Your Own Conclusions! card chosen from deck with twenty-six drawings (with memorization system)
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
29
Alan Innes Wedding Present six double sided cards with twelve months, list with fifty wedding presents, one month placed aside, other month values added up to choose a present which is predicted, range number force
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
35
Ian Kendall Spice Rack divining a chosen spice, progressive anagram
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
41
David Lees One from Three three items (cards, photographs) in a row, one chosen, the other two exchanged, performer divines it, mathematical three card monte
  • Basic Presentation
  • One from Three with Cards
  • Using Photographs and Envelopes
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
46
Peter Arcane Traffic Light Personality Test chosen color is divined, using peek wallet
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
63
Max Gordon Slightly Off Target during show spectators name two-digit numbers, later one is closest to a prediction and in the prediction is a description of that spectator
Inspired by 2007
Miraculous Minds
70
Alan Rorrison Past Thoughts serial number of bill predicted on voice recording device
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
79
Val Le-Val Monte Car-Lo mathematical monte with three toy cars and a key
Inspired by 2007
Miraculous Minds
84
Michael Weber Landing Pad chair test with one spectator and six chairs, dated 2002
Inspired by 2008
Thirteen Steps Backwards for Mentalism
10
Hector Chadwick Keys Psychometry routine with 4 sets of keys, performer able to describe fourth person's keys although they are hidden
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
17
Hector Chadwick An Astrological Aside Performer able to reveal spectator's astrological sign, includes finesses and tips for the Dunninger name dodge
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
39
Hector Chadwick The Paper Plane Chair Game Performer predicts which chair spectator will sit in (out of four chairs), prediction written on paper plane that spectator caught
Related to 2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
49
Hector Chadwick The Paper Plane Chair Game: Mach II Continuation of Paper Plane Chair Game, predicts where the second and third person will sit
Related to 2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
67
Hector Chadwick Playing Cards in Mentalism A short dissertation on the justification of their use.
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
81
Hector Chadwick The Trouble With Equivoque: Thoughts on the nature of magician's choice
2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
117
Hector Chadwick Equivoque Routine #2 Performer predicts each object that two spectators end up holding
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
121
Hector Chadwick Sweeties Predict which M&M sweet is left uneaten
Related to 2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
135
Hector Chadwick An Equivocal Miscellany Further miscellaneous thoughts and techniques relating to the practice of equivoque
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
143
Hector Chadwick The Prophecy of Gregynog Spectator divines chosen object
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
155
Hector Chadwick "Commit Yourself" A brief thesis on the justification of thought documentation
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
171
Hector Chadwick Hector Chadwick's Tossed-Out Q&A
2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
187
Jörg Alexander Weber Drei-Namen-Eröffnung three names on billets, pseudo-psychometry, last name divined
Inspired by
  • "Meine Drei-Zettel-Routine" (Carlhorst Meier, Seminar Carlhorst Meier)
 2008
ZauberKunstStücke — Band 2
49
Alain Nu, Kevin Dunn Parties Over Progressive anagram idea using a single sentence for book tests
 		2008
Word Work II
18
Alain Nu Bibliomantic Spectator writes a word down on business card and kept in wallet, then randomly stops magician's finger on a word in a book, the two words are divined and shown to are related to each other
 		2008
Word Work II
21
Alain Nu Book of the Week How to stooge audience with specially printed books for book tests
 		2008
Word Work II
31
Kevin Dunn Haiku Rumba Word divination done with a series of Japanese haikus
 		2008
Word Work II
31
Robert E. Neale The Treasure Hunt Five envelopes with names of countries printed on them. Placed in a circle, spectator spells the names of the countries by counting around the circle. Every envelope is empty except the last one with a message
Related to 2008
This Is Not a Book
54
Robert E. Neale The Naming Different names on cards are placed in a circle, spell the names around the circle until one is left, that card is the one with a bullet on the back
Related to 2008
This Is Not a Book
111
Karl Fulves 'A' For Apple packet of giant picture cards, card chosen with die, apple image, predicted
 		2008
Prolix (Issue 4)
240
Gary Ruiz Much In Common word predicted on phone screen, confederate
 		2008
Prolix (Issue 4)
250
Karl Fulves Swipe "Unexplained"
bar code read by touch, blindfolded, beep noice, posed as a problem
 		2008
Prolix (Issue 5)
318
Karl Fulves Einstein's Shell Game three different colored marbles and cups, items switched around, outcome predicted, instruction game
Inspired by 2008
Prolix (Issue 5)
343
Dani DaOrtiz Double Plane Signature (dual reality)
Related to 2008
Card Cemetery
11
Axel Hecklau Der Center Tear divination of a famous person, structure and handling of center tear
 		2008
"Details"
24
Luke Jermay The New Mind
  • The New Mind
"What does a Mentalist Use as Contraception? His Personality ..."
 		Jan. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 1)
21
Patrik Kuffs Bank Lite one of four different-colored glow sticks chosen, prediction held behind back
 		Mar. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 3)
22
Francis McAllister Cellular Divination Mr. Wizard phone divination with five ESP symbols
 		Apr. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 4)
108
Luke Jermay Giant Shoulders
  • The New Mind
five folded business cards on the table, one chosen, it contains the only true statement ("Luke Jermay is wearing a clown nose"
Inspired by
  • Rick Maue routine
 Apr. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 4)
108
Luke Jermay Opening A Show
  • The New Mind
about openers, spectators think of numbers, the one that is closest to performer is described in prediction, only script without method
Inspired by July 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 7)
23
Luke Jermay The Bridge: An Approach to Walk-Around Mentalism
  • The New Mind
psychometry routine with business cards
Inspired by Oct. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 10)
21
Pepe Medy Predicción en Visa six cards with objects and prizes, prediction of chosen prize
 		2008
El Manuscrito (Vol. 1 No. 3)
8
Pepe Medy La lista mental list of objects, spectator thinks of object at thought of number, with additional idea by Dani DaOrtiz
 		2008
El Manuscrito (Vol. 1 No. 4)
40
Pepe Medy Destino Fatal stones with numbers on each side are used to form a number, list with words, chosen word is predicted
 		2008
El Manuscrito (Vol. 1 No. 5)
73
Evan Reynolds May the Force Be With You star wars character is chosen and predicted
 		Oct. 2008
Antinomy (Vol. 4 No. 2)
19
Patrick G. Redford The Original Forgotten Ploy making an audience forget a playing card that you showed them
Variations 2008
Glemme
12
Patrick G. Redford Luminous Lethe Spectator forgets color of their shirt, only to remember moments later
 		2008
Glemme
20
Patrick G. Redford Dry Memory Spectator forgets a word written on a dry erase board
 		2008
Glemme
22
Patrick G. Redford Paper Memory Spectator forgets word written on sketchpad
 		2008
Glemme
24
Garrett Thomas, Alex Linian, Patrick G. Redford Careless Combination Spectator forgets combination number to a padlock they set themselves. They will later remember the combination one letter at a time
 		2008
Glemme
28
Patrick G. Redford Legitimate Combination Spectator forgets combination to lock that was set to their birth year. They will later remember it again
 		2008
Glemme
36
Patrick G. Redford Additional Forgotten Subtleties
2008
Glemme
44
Allan Slaight Missing Links card, color and symbol divined, object divined and found in the room
Inspired by
  • "Link It Test" (Stewart James)
Also published here
  • The James File, 2000
 2008
Spins & Needles
138
Allan Slaight ESP-ionage three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens, presentation for Stewart James's effect
Inspired byAlso published here
  • The James File, 2000
 2008
Spins & Needles
146
Allan Slaight The Bard and the Bible magic square, Shakespeare presentation, 46th word from front and back in 46th psalm of King James bible
Also published here
  • Puzzler's Tribute: A Feast for the Mind, 2002
 2008
Spins & Needles
162
Carl Montada Leben und Tod spectator chooses one photograph via pendulum, it's the only living person depicted
 		2008
Gedanken zum Lesen
4
Carl Montada Pendel, die Zweite spectator finds box with water among seven boxes with pendulum
 		2008
Gedanken zum Lesen
10
Carl Montada Gedanken über die Benutzung von Spielkarten im Bereich der Mentalmagie on using playing cards in mentalism
 		2008
Gedanken zum Lesen
18
Carl Montada Lesen - Senden - Verursachen on different plots/effect themes in mental magic
 		2008
Gedanken zum Lesen
32
Carl Montada On Psychokinetic Touches presentational comments
 		2008
Gedanken zum Lesen
33
Alexander de Cova Bean Counter peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct
Also published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
10
Philip T. Goldstein Infantastic clock trick meets baby gag
Related to
  • Phil Goldstein in "Magic Manuscript", Vol. 6, No. 2, 1984, p. 25.
 2008
Card College Lighter
81
Tom Stone From the notebooks idea with hotel key cards
Also published here 2008
Snapshots
8
Geoffrey Durham Durham's Prediction Box any piece of information is revealed written on paper inside box, box self-contained with boon writer, how to construct gimmicked box, general thoughts on radio magic
 		2008
Professional Secrets
79
Docc Hilford Desire "Secret #155 - Reversed Value", spectator writes word on billet, mixes it with an empty billet and holds one in each hand, performer finds empty billet twice, then billet is burnt and word appears on arm using ashes of paper
 		2008
The Secrets of Dr. Tao
7
Docc Hilford Strangers in the Night - Revisited living-dead-test with friends and one lover, performer does a reading of named persons, a divination of initials and finds corrects billets
  • The Story Begins
  • Modus Operandi
  • Love Notes
  • The Clandestine Dance
  • The Invisible Stranger
  • One Step Ahead
  • A Clever Ploy
  • Startling Revelations
  • A Composite Sketch
  • Act Deux
  • A Shocking Climax
  • Behind the Curtain
  • The Stranger Unseen and Exposed
  • Unseen
  • Exposed
  • Selling Strangers in the Night In the Afternoon
  • Booking the Luncheon
  • Here's a Great Way to Increase Income
  • Don't Miss this Tip
Inspired by
  • Docc Hilford's "Strangers in the Night", 1990.
 2008
The Invisible Stranger
11
Docc Hilford Hey Mr. DJ spectators form list with songs, some are selected using numbered billets and divined by performer, last song is divined by DJ by playing it
 		2008
Hey Mr. DJ
5
Michael Weber Free Bonus variation by "Michael W.", spectators form list with songs, some are selected using numbered billets and divined by performer, last song is divined by DJ by playing it
 		2008
Hey Mr. DJ
16
Docc Hilford The Whispering Buddha Buddha statue whispers information written on paper
  • Basic Effect & Method
  • Prayer Papers
  • Acidus Novus
  • The Tear
  • The Read
  • Mindset
  • Foundations Stones
  • Examining the Script
  • The Statue Can Whisper
  • You Do Hear It
  • The Subject Does Hear the Whisper
  • Back Doors
Related to 2008
The Whispering Buddha
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