Mental Magic

7,161 entries in Mental Magic
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Bascom Jones Psychologists and the Personality Reading
  • Something for Everybody
  • The Personality Reading
  • People Want to Be Unique
  • And They Tend to Accentuate the Positive
  • Two Other Observations
  • What Can it Mean to the Mentalist?
  • How to Use the Reading
 		1975
Magick (Issue 127)
635
Anthony Raven Powers of the Unknown! billet with question of sitter is burnt and secretly read
 		1975
Magick (Issue 128)
637
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg, Charlie Miller Fu Manchu's Time Capsule prediction in tube, humidor, thumb tip switch
 		1975
Magick (Issue 128)
639
Fredric Broder Fortune's Cookies prediction of message from fortune cookies, lot of cookies in a box, several are selected
 		1975
Magick (Issue 129)
641
Gene Nielsen Psychic Touch signed card is located blindfolded
 		1975
Magick (Issue 129)
643
Gerald Kosky Strike Out! using only one spectator, list
 		1975
Magick (Issue 130)
648
Gene Nielsen NuAge Prediction mailed before, Himber wallet
 		1975
Magick (Issue 131)
651
Sid Fleischman, Robert "Bob" J. Gunther 'Test' Conditions number on poker chip is divined, in rattle box
 		1975
Magick (Issue 131)
652
John A. Novak Notice to Call a Window prediction in wallet, post office presentation
 		1975
Magick (Issue 131)
653
Lady Valerie Mental Silks prediction of a color, handkerchief with knot
 		1975
Magick (Issue 132)
657
Dr. J. Konstantin Garmisch Dowser! business cards with the names sand and one with water, dowser / rod made from paper moves over water card
 		1975
Magick (Issue 132)
658
Bascom Jones The Mystic Word on Karl Fulves, Uri Geller, Cicardi, with comments on key bending methods
 		1975
Magick (Issue 132)
660
Charles "Cicardi" Scott The Phantini Phenomena prediction of three named letters, inside stapled envelope
 		1975
Magick (Issue 133)
661
B.C. Milnov Rest in Peace! number divination
 		1975
Magick (Issue 133)
663
B.C. Milnov A Mental Frame of Mind on performing mentalism
 		1975
Magick (Issue 133)
665
James Auer, Gene Nielsen Mental Masquerade five men on stage, names written down on cards and one selected, same man is selected by other spectator by covering him with a covering sheet
Also published here 1975
Magick (Issue 134)
667
Tom Fitzgerald 16c Mental X-per-a-ment three coins in a cup, turned over and only one drops out, repeated
 		1975
Magick (Issue 134)
668
R. W. Grosholz From Beyond! five business cards withy symbols, spectator choses correct one
 		1975
Magick (Issue 135)
671
North Bigbee Astro-lepathy! zodiac cards, stack
 		1975
Magick (Issue 135)
673
David Douglas Predicta-Miracle Book Test prediction of gist of a chosen sentence in a book, three books
Related to 1975
Magick (Issue 135)
675
Ronnie Gann Tele-kin-'easy' chosen ESP card falls over, selection with second set in envelopes
 		1975
Magick (Issue 136)
677
David Calhoun Vegas Fling! dice, roulette and cards, triple prediction
Variations 1975
Magick (Issue 136)
679
Dr. E. Raymond Carlyle No-Touch Sealed Prediction mailed prediction, color, card, number, and vague headline
 		1975
Magick (Issue 137)
681
B.C. Milnov Mind Mirror single card divination, one out of a group is touched, tv as mirror
 		1975
Magick (Issue 137)
682
Gene Nielsen The Collector prediction of a chosen brand, brands in envelopes
 		1975
Magick (Issue 137)
683
David Douglas Predicta-Miracle Book Test - Part Two
Related to 1975
Magick (Issue 137)
685
Anthony Raven Number, Please apparently telephone number is divined, 'my number'
 		1975
Magick (Issue 138)
689
Edward Marlo Unknown! numbers are named and added, page number missing, torn out in envelope, pegasus
 		1975
Magick (Issue 139)
691
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Match several matchbooks, spectator removes a match from one and performer divines which matchbook
 		1975
Magick (Issue 139)
692
Sydney Bergson 81-Cent Mystery cards with numbers, one is selected, prediction in form of coins
 		1975
Magick (Issue 139)
693
Bascom Jones Magic Versus Mentalism
1975
Magick (Issue 139)
695
Chester "Dr. DeMille" Miller, Gene Nielsen Money in Mind classic, three coins, prediction on business card
 		1975
Magick (Issue 140)
698
Jack Bridwell Tell-Tale Tea! tea bag is ignited and vanishes, the tea leaves fall on piece of paper, some stick and form the word love
 		1975
Magick (Issue 141)
701
Marvin Miller Credit in Mind prediction of one out of three credit cards
Inspired by 1975
Magick (Issue 141)
702
Tieneblas Parity Coin coins on table, spectator can turn several coins over and covers one, performer divines if head or tails is up
Related to 1975
Magick (Issue 141)
703
V. Robert Allen The Toad and the Witch toad is hypnotized and vanishes
 		1975
Magick (Issue 141)
705
B.C. Milnov See Hear! tips on sound reading
 		1975
Magick (Issue 143)
712
Vic Perry, Al Koran Envelope Switch prediction of coin in envelope, envelope to switch coin
 		1975
Magick (Issue 143)
713
Tony "Doc" Shiels You Can be a Super-Psychic on becoming the next Uri Geller, performance of mentalism
 		1975
Magick (Issue 143)
715
Stephen Minch Some Preliminary Remarks and Opinions of the Performing of Psychokinetic Effects in Particular and Mentalism in General also on disclaimers
 		1975
Mind & Matter
9
Stephen Minch Mental Metals nail bending
 		1975
Mind & Matter
13
Stephen Minch PK Plant galvanometer in leaves of plant buzzes when certain actions are done to plant by spectators
 		1975
Mind & Matter
15
Stephen Minch Pipe-Plex heavy iron pipe rolls back and forth, plate lifter
 		1975
Mind & Matter
17
Stephen Minch Psychic Sculpting lump of initialed clay or dough changes shape in box
 		1975
Mind & Matter
19
Stephen Minch Powers that Shatter glass drop shatters at will, Devil's Tears
 		1975
Mind & Matter
22
Stephen Minch Nutty-Kinesis inside of chosen walnut is shredded with mind power, verified after opening
 		1975
Mind & Matter
23
Stephen Minch Confusing the Compass needle of compass dances, knee magnet attached after searching of performer
 		1975
Mind & Matter
26
Stephen Minch "We Interrupt this Program" running radio is made to malfunction with mind power
 		1975
Mind & Matter
27
Stephen Minch Burning Thoughts magazine chosen, page number chosen from bag with numbered discs, chosen page is burned
 		1975
Mind & Matter
29
Michael P. Hades Transparent Force Bag from clear polyethylene
 		1975
Mind & Matter
30
Stephen Minch Jumping Jehosephats Jehoshaphats, borrowed small object place in box by spectator, tapping heard from inside box, rapping can be controlled and answer questions, gaffed table
 		1975
Mind & Matter
32
Stephen Minch Nervous Matches small items on table move, invisible thread
 		1975
Mind & Matter
35
Stephen Minch St. Vitas' Table and Pendulum pendulum inside glass bottle starts to swing
 		1975
Mind & Matter
37
Stephen Minch Poltergeisties! rocking chair starts to rock, pictures on walls tilt, objects move on shelves, books fall over, plates tip, MO wire
 		1975
Mind & Matter
39
Stephen Minch Television Telekinesis television picture wiggles and splits with mind power
 		1975
Mind & Matter
41
Stephen Minch Turn of the Century Tiltings and Tappings balsa wood tear shape under glass dome starts rocking, then screwdriver moves under the jar
 		1975
Mind & Matter
43
Stephen Minch Wilting Coinage bending borrowed coin visibly
 		1975
Mind & Matter
47
Stephen Minch In the Name of Historical Curiosity introduction to PK effect from sphinx
 		1975
Mind & Matter
53
Newman the Hypnotist Telekinesis construction spins under glass cylinder, physics
Also published here
  • "Telekinesis" (Sphinx, April 1923, Vol. 22 No. 2)
 1975
Mind & Matter
53
Arthur Carter Die achte Wolke eight different-colored cards in envelope, spectator says stop on one and it is predicted on its back
Also published here
  • New Pentagram
 Feb. 1975
Intermagic (Vol. 2 No. 3)
56
Maurice Fogel Fogel im Pentagon with billets
Also published here
  • Genii, May 1961
 Nov. 1975
Intermagic (Vol. 3 No. 1 & 2)
4
Richard Merry, George Mackenzie Humoristische Vortragssplitter und Magische Gags various gags
  • Begrüßung
  • Freiwillige Helfer
  • Geld (Münzfang)
  • Handguillotine
  • Kopfguillotine
  • Karten
  • Mentalmagie
  • Schwebeeffekte (Sambakugel)
  • Seile
  • Verschiedenes
  • Wenn das Weihnachtsfest vorbei ist
  • Zauberstab
  • Zigaretten
Also published here
  • The Gen & Genii
 Nov. 1975
Intermagic (Vol. 3 No. 1 & 2)
24
Rolf Andra Sehende Hände spectator writes name on one of several blank cards and performer locates it among other in pocket
 		1975
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 36 No. 1)
17
Rolf Andra Ihr Name - Mein Name seven blank cards, one is signed by spectator ans shuffled among the others, performer takes stack behind back and writes name on other side of chosen card
 		1975
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 36 No. 3)
50
Paul Maurer, Fred DeMuth Ein "teurer" Mikrotrick number of remaining matches divined, see page 99 for improvement by Herbert R. Hood
Inspired by 1975
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 36 No. 6)
115
Gerald Kosky Authors using Authors game cards, chosen author can be spelled
Also published here 1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
114
Gerald Kosky Calling Cards name written on one of a handful of business cards, cards are turned over and spectator mentally spells name while performer taps cards, spectator stops at last letter and ends up on card with name on it
 		1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
116
Gerald Kosky "The Total Is!" eight disks with numbers on each side, spectator can turn them while performer's back is turned and then cover three chips, performer names numbers covered
Inspired by 1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
119
Gerald Kosky Crime Detector several jobs are correctly assigned, Pseudo Psychometry with murder game plot
 		1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
122
Gerald Kosky A Few Psychometry Ideas
1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
127
Gerald Kosky Question of Charms back-count force with charm bracelet
Inspired by 1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
130
Gerald Kosky To Lie or, Tell the Truth? four rings in a box, two are removed and by asking one question performer knows which rings are selected, one has to lie
 		1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
131
Gerald Kosky Travel divination of chosen ships and cost of travel using charts and three spectators
 		1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
134
Gerald Kosky Travel Agent cards with names of travel destinations, people write their names under it and tear cards in halves, performer takes parts with the names and can allocate the correct destinations
Also published here 1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
137
Gerald Kosky Mentalist Question Cards spectators gets stack of cards with questions, selected question is divined
 		1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
139
Gerald Kosky Psychic Memory calculator cards / age cards, using four cards and fifteen randomly named objects
 		1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
143
Gerald Kosky "I Predict" names of horses are named and written on ten blank cards, chosen one is predicted
Inspired by
  • Gerald Kosky's "Pieces of Ten" in "Genii", 1947.
 1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
148
Gerald Kosky Silent E.S.P. Test charts with names, spectator looks at a name and performer divines it, location method
Inspired by
  • a routine (?) by Tom Seller's in "The Gen".
 1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
163
Gerald Kosky Touch E.S.P. divining reversed ESP card behind back
 		1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
165
Gerald Kosky The Dream prediction of chosen pile, chosen word and relation of black cards in a pile to red cards in another pile
 		1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
174
Gerald Kosky Tape Recorder Prediction prediction on tape of a number, a card and the relation between black and red objects (Miraskill)
 		1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
179
Gerald Kosky Mass Hypnotism pseudo hypnotism act, audience is apparently hypnotised, things written on slates are different, scarfs are not knotted and cards are different then remembered
 		1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
194
Gerald Kosky Cassette Speaking instruction and divination on cassette
 		1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
198
Gerald Kosky Thanks to John Hamilton pile of blank cards, two words written on two cards and cards shuffled, spectator cuts deck behind back and cards with written words end up in same position
Inspired by
  • John Hamilton's "A Mini Miracle" in "The Linking Ring", October 1965.
 1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
207
Gerald Kosky Constant Zodiac stack of zodiac cards is cut, four people take 12 cards and all have every Zodiac without duplicate
 		1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
241
Uriah Fuller Part I: General Observations tip for claiming supernatural and psychic abilities, humorous, stooges, Dunninger, Kreskin
 		1975
Confessions of a Psychic
11
Uriah Fuller 1. Bending forks and spoons
1975
Confessions of a Psychic
19
Uriah Fuller 2. Bending nails, spikes, rings and what-have-you
1975
Confessions of a Psychic
23
Uriah Fuller 3. Bending keys
Related to 1975
Confessions of a Psychic
24
Karl Fulves Publisher's Note further methods for key bending
 		1975
Confessions of a Psychic
27
Uriah Fuller 4. Starting broken watches
1975
Confessions of a Psychic
28
Uriah Fuller 5. Changing the hands on watches
1975
Confessions of a Psychic
29
Uriah Fuller 6. The ten-can divination divining in which of ten small metal cans/canisters a hidden item is
Related to 1975
Confessions of a Psychic
31
Uriah Fuller 7. Duplicating drawings different methods
  • A. simple geometric shape force
  • B. Pencil reading
  • C. impromptu shiners
  • D. Psychological forcing
  • E. drawing duplicated in lap
  • F. drawing sealed in nest of envelopes
 		1975
Confessions of a Psychic
32
Uriah Fuller 8. The blindfold drive
1975
Confessions of a Psychic
37
Uriah Fuller 9. The falling object object falls from the sky
Related to 1975
Confessions of a Psychic
38
Uriah Fuller 10. Blackboard tests
1975
Confessions of a Psychic
38
Uriah Fuller A. Stopping cable cars and escalators
1975
Confessions of a Psychic
39
Uriah Fuller B. The die box Dr. Targof test, divining side pointing up of die in a box
 		1975
Confessions of a Psychic
39
Uriah Fuller C. Geiger Counter making Geiger counter detect on demand
 		1975
Confessions of a Psychic
41
Barrie Richardson From A Mentalist's Notebook ideas on mentalism, Q&A, nail writer
 		June 1976
Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 10)
265
Bill Chinn A Mental Item five colored balls are selected and divined by blindfolded performer, stooge
 		Oct. 1976
Pabular (Vol. 3 No. 2)
317
Philip T. Goldstein Your Choice prediction of a number between one and six, interesting presentation
Also published here Nov. 1976
Pabular (Vol. 3 No. 3)
335
Philip T. Goldstein Introduction on the basic effects and actions of mentalism
 		1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
2
Philip T. Goldstein 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
Related toVariations 1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
4
Philip T. Goldstein, Arthur Emerson 'tis the Season to Be Lying four name tags, spectator finds the one with the real name, based on Arthur Emerson's "Liar's License" in Sam Dalal's Swami magazine, marking method
 		1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
10
Philip T. Goldstein Pre-Duck-Tion prediction of a freely named word in the mouth of a toy duck
 		1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
12
Philip T. Goldstein The Tempermental Guest performer knows which object has been put in envelope
 		1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
14
Philip T. Goldstein Geometric Coin prediction of a shape and a coin
 		1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
15
Philip T. Goldstein Elemental one of the four elements is predicted
 		1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
18
Philip T. Goldstein Double Undercurrent card written down and selected card match
 		1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
20
Philip T. Goldstein Middle Telepathy ESP card, shape and name are divined
 		1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
21
Cardboard Billet Index
1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
23
Matchbox Index
1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
23
Philip T. Goldstein Chaos gathered metal objects put in a handkerchief and react on their own, some of them are bent, bi-metal disc
 		1976
The Blue Book of Mentalism
27
Harvey Rosenthal The Unknown coin bends in two steps, metamorphosis change
 		1976
Close-Up Sampler — Part 1
10
Al Mann To Command the Elements! making clouds disappear, cloud busting
Also published here 1976
Mental-Ettes
5
Al Mann Test by Fire match box impression device, carbon
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
7
Al Mann Passing Thoughts thought is divined, written on a pad
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
8
Al Mann Metal-Kinesis spoon bends under handkerchief, Dick Van Brummer's "The Solid Ghost"
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
9
Al Mann Typhon's Tongs envelopes are gathered and burnt with tongs
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
20
James F. Herpick Herpick's Tongs tongs to burn envelope
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
20
Al Mann Psychic Feedback answering different questions, sitter answers her questions with a pendulum
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
21
Al Mann Suspended Animation thread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum, different bottles, with threads of different lengths
Related toAlso published here 1976
Mental-Ettes
22
Al Mann The Pharaoh's Palm billets are switched on palm of performer, fake palm
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
23
Alan Shaxon The Jubilee Medallion number appears on medallion
Related to 1976
Practical Sorcery
21
Alan Shaxon Final Epic shaxon's mental epic board
 		1976
Practical Sorcery
38
Al Mann A Tractate on Fabulous Card Effects for the Mentalist
  • The Pros and Cons
  • Do's and Don'ts
 		1976
The Third Ecstasy
1
Olof Jonsson, Al Mann Seeing Through a Brick Wall spectator in other room holds card on a wall, performer in other room divines the card
 		1976
The Third Ecstasy
33
Harvey Rosenthal Mental Marvel number written on business card put in wallet, number is divined
 		1976
Close-Up Sampler — Part 2
9
Al Mann, Harry Faber, Samuel Berland The Spirit of the Faberlands two slates, flapless, apparently showing all four sides empty, message appears on two sides
Inspired by
  • Faberlands' "Spirits?" in "The Sphinx" Vol. 20, No. 3
 1976
Master Slate Secrets — Part I
1
Al Mann Spirits by the Number two slates, flapless, apparently showing all four sides empty, message appears on one side, numbered sides
 		1976
Master Slate Secrets — Part I
5
Al Mann Messages from Babel four seance slate methods, several ungimmicked slates
 		1976
Master Slate Secrets — Part I
8
Al Mann Many Voices nine small slates and a bigger one, messages appear on two slates
 		1976
Master Slate Secrets — Part I
9
Al Mann, Henry Slade The Ultimate Slate Test
1976
Master Slate Secrets — Part I
15
Al Mann, J. F. Orrin The 13th Veil normal slate
 		1976
Master Slate Secrets — Part I
17
Stewart James Unique Slate Test
Also published here
  • in "The Sphinx" Vol.29 #1, 1930
 1976
Master Slate Secrets — Part I
18
Al Mann The Telepathic Artist design divination of five people, with slate, flap
 		1976
Master Slate Secrets — Part I
23
Karl Fulves (1) The Pencil That Remembers What It Writes after examining pencil, performer knows what was written with it, electronics, no details given
Related to 1976
Interlocutor (Issue 6)
20
Karl Fulves (4) Raising Hell spectator feels someone choking him, apparently electronics, no details given
 		1976
Interlocutor (Issue 6)
21
Karl Fulves Cold Readings questions to get information, discussions with Tom Harris, L. Vosburgh Lyons
 		1976
Interlocutor (Issue 10)
37
Karl Fulves Voice From Beyond shattering a glass with recorded noice, posed as a problem
 		1976
Interlocutor (Issue 14)
54
Jerry Mentzer Wallet Prediction ESP symbol chosen from cards and predicted in wallet, loading wallet and index
 		1976
Second Lecture
9
Orville Wayne Meyer The Pineal Senses playing card, serial number of bill and a name are divined, clever pre-show handling
 		1976
Magick (Issue 144)
717
Dan Tong Empathy "3" cards, a word from a book and a geometrical design are divined blindfolded
Related to 1976
Magick (Issue 144)
719
Jack Bridwell The Door! ten numbered cards in envelope, one is selected and placed in a bag, number is divined
 		1976
Magick (Issue 145)
723
Anthony Raven On the Presentation of Magick
  • The Dictionary
  • A Need for Magick
  • Things that Go Bump in the Night
  • Good Theater
  • How to Go about It
  • Mood and Atmosphere
  • Your Props Should Look the Part
  • Know More than Your Audience
 		1976
Magick (Issue 145)
725
Raymond Hafler Window to the Mind six symbols on a board, one is selected and divined by performer
Variations 1976
Magick (Issue 147)
731
Jack Bridwell Sealed billet switch in transparent vial, combined with tarot reading
 		1976
Magick (Issue 147)
732
Ronnie Gann It's About Time! time is set behind back and put in envelope, time is divined
 		1976
Magick (Issue 147)
733
Anthony Raven On the Presentation of Mentalism
  • Create an Image
  • Not Supernatural
  • Audience Impact
  • What to Do
  • What Types of Effects
  • The Method Behind the Effect
  • Memorize your Patter
  • Master your Audience
 		1976
Magick (Issue 147)
735
Erwin Schussel Mood Magic chosen audience member is divined with a mood ring, changes color
 		1976
Magick (Issue 148)
737
Jack Bridwell Flash-Mental cards with simple math problems, selected one is divined
 		1976
Magick (Issue 148)
738
Chandler Mason Calcu-Mental stripes of paper with numbers, number is formed and divined by performer
 		1976
Magick (Issue 149)
741
Gene Nielsen, Bascom Jones Psychic Lady person divines in which matchbox is her ring, mental version of bean monte
 		1976
Magick (Issue 149)
742
Gene Nielsen Matchless Guile prediction in signed matchbox
 		1976
Magick (Issue 149)
743
Gerald Kosky Mystic Eyes name written on disk and sealed in pillbox, divined, Okito Box
Related to 1976
Magick (Issue 150)
747
Gene Nielsen Check Mate checkers in bag, spectator choses only checker with different color, forcing bag with flap
Related to 1976
Magick (Issue 150)
749
Carl Herron Phenomenon! triple prediction of number, coins and card, presentation idea
 		1976
Magick (Issue 151)
753
Sandy Spillman Psychic Minds spectator divines ESP symbol by looking into crystal ball
 		1976
Magick (Issue 153)
761
Hugh Riley Psychological Force different probability forces and presentation ideas
 		1976
Magick (Issue 153)
763
Philip T. Goldstein ESP spectator writes down name of a card and second spectator selects the card from deck, locking card box
 		1976
Magick (Issue 154)
767
Paul Rylander Psi Traveler bills in envelopes, performer finds only envelope containing foreign currency
Related to 1976
Magick (Issue 154)
769
Jack Kent Tillar Impromptu Pseudo-Psychology slips of paper, several spectators write down pieces of information, all billets are correctly allocated, information of last billet is divined
 		1976
Magick (Issue 155)
771
Bascom Jones The Cold Reading - What It's All About
  • The Foundation
  • Springboard
  • Tell-Tale Indicators
  • Fail Safe
  • Areas of Interest
  • All Things Change
 		1976
Magick (Issue 155)
775
Dan Tong Quick and Easy three numbers are divined by audience / predicted by performer, on business cards
 		1976
Magick (Issue 156)
777
David Kaput Mental Mood mood ring placed in box changes color
 		1976
Magick (Issue 156)
778
Charles "Cicardi" Scott Handwriting - A Diagram of the Unconscious
  • No Short Cuts
  • What's It All About?
  • Analysis
  • Examine the Slant
  • Size of Writing
  • The Capital I
  • Ambition
  • Self Confidence
  • Imagination
  • Sex and Age
Related to 1976
Magick (Issue 157)
785
Erwin Schussel Pandora's Box of the Future prediction of events happening during the show, in locked box, several pieces of paper
 		1976
Magick (Issue 158)
787
Richard Webster Hermetica Tarot card off-beat prediction
 		1976
Magick (Issue 158)
789
Bascom Jones The Mystic Word on using blindfolds, Kuda Bux, Glen Falkenstein
 		1976
Magick (Issue 158)
790
Jack Bridwell Psychokinesis! magic tricks in mentalism context, psychokinesis
  • golf ball moves on table
  • pendulum in bottle
  • U. F. Grant's Light and Heavy Glass
 		1976
Magick (Issue 159)
793
Charles "Cicardi" Scott More about Handwriting
  • Quick Indicators
  • The Signature
  • The Capital "I"
  • The Tell-Tale "T" Bars
  • The Small "I"
  • Three Zones
  • How to Use the Indicators
Related to 1976
Magick (Issue 159)
795
Anthony Raven The Tarot Touch A Poker Player's Picnic with Tarot cards
Inspired by 1976
Magick (Issue 160)
797
Jack Bridwell PSI-Q lead of pencil in crumpled paper, named number appears, paper moves
 		1976
Magick (Issue 160)
798
B.C. Milnov Design Duplication triangle in circle
 		1976
Magick (Issue 161)
801
Clayton Rawson, Walter B. Gibson, Jerry Ross Date Sense coins in handkerchief, one with specific date is found, several versions
 		1976
Magick (Issue 161)
802
Chip Cotton Sixty Seconds... into the Past Q&A with one person, Himber Wallet
 		1976
Magick (Issue 161)
803
Stephen Minch Mind-Link! object in box makes rapping sound, microphone used
 		1976
Magick (Issue 162)
807
Sandy Spillman It's a Date calendar card, performer circles thought of date
 		1976
Magick (Issue 162)
808
Glenn Falkenstein Target '3' with three pieces of cardboard, Mental Epic variation
 		1976
Magick (Issue 162)
809
Fredric Broder Mind over Matter Hurst / Goergia wonder presentation, arm can be pushed down of spectator
 		1976
Magick (Issue 163)
812
Dr. John Nichols Devil Coin several coins in handkerchief, date of selected coin is divined
 		1976
Magick (Issue 163)
813
Sandy Spillman There are no Silent Mental Acts on speaking abilities
  • Powerful Tool
  • Vocal Signature
  • Let Your Voice Relax
  • Voice Quality
  • Work at It
  • Practice Makes Perfect
  • Some Quick Tips
 		1976
Magick (Issue 163)
815
Nathan Stark Fang Shui Prediction one of about ten cards is selected and predicted, rubber band around packet, simple ambigram prediction for two cards
Related toVariations 1976
Magick (Issue 164)
817
Bob Fillman Where? subtlety for Q&A act, pointing to spectators
 		1976
Magick (Issue 164)
818
Erwin Schussel Cigmental five cigarettes from different brands in envelope, performer divines chosen cigarette
 		1976
Magick (Issue 165)
822
Sandy Spillman Focal Point divination of information written on business card
Related to 1976
Magick (Issue 166)
828
Frederick M. Shields Coincidence prediction with kitchen timer, two timers ring at the same time
 		1976
Magick (Issue 166)
829
Paul Rylander Number Control - Three One Two three-digit number prediction in envelope, carbon paper
 		1976
Magick (Issue 167)
831
Sid Lorraine Voodoo Revisited voodoo doll on paper, x-mark appears at same position on second and signed drawing, carbon paper
Inspired by 1976
Magick (Issue 167)
833
Thomas Alan Waters Secrets of a Horoscope Worker
  • The Pitch
  • The Setup
  • The Question Slip
  • The Reading
  • Using the Information
  • Private Readings
  • Telephone Work
  • Financial Rewards
  • Immoral Or...?
 		1976
Magick (Issue 167)
835
Philip T. Goldstein Russian Roulette one of six cards is marked on the face and shuffled among other cards, performer turns over the other five cards and divines selection, russian roulette presentation
 		1976
Magick (Issue 168)
837
Jack Bridwell Psychometry which hand, blood, object-based reading
 		1976
Magick (Issue 168)
838
Thomas Alan Waters Beyond Chance spectator's question on business card changes into answer, in nest of envelopes
 		1976
Magick (Issue 168)
839
Sandy Spillman Mentalism - For Fun or Profit
  • Words are Important
  • Setting the Stage
  • The Action
  • Do Your Homework
  • And More Homework
  • It's the Way You Say It
  • And It Pays Off
  • But Entertain
 		1976
Magick (Issue 169)
845
Karrell Fox Pseudo Psychomitrix "Pseudo Psychometry", two different presentations, see following items
 		1976
Clever.... Like a Fox
95
Karrell Fox Musimentalism spectators write favourite tunes on blank cards, performer assigns them correctly
 		1976
Clever.... Like a Fox
95
Karrell Fox Lipology four women kiss on blank cards, performer then kisses them two and assigns the cards correctly
 		1976
Clever.... Like a Fox
96
Karrell Fox The Shifting Sands of the Sahara white sand on tablet used as presentational ploy to read answer from spectator's palm impression
 		1976
Clever.... Like a Fox
97
Karrell Fox "Simple-Sychometry" five spectators put personal item in bag, performer assigns them, bag has five sections
 		1976
Clever.... Like a Fox
103
Burling Hull Number-Vision Flight spectator writes three-digit number on a slate, performer divines it, palmed diminishing mirror
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
13
Burling Hull Thought Transference Superb word and number predicted with different-colored pencils, presented as "spectator reads minds", carbon-paper and swami with metal point instead of writing tip
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
25
Joseph Dunninger, Burling Hull Dunninger's "Television" spectator makes simple geometric drawing, performer duplicates it, three versions
  • Method 1. With Cards (shiny reflective card)
  • Method 2. With Note-Book (reflector card inside notebook)
  • Method 3. With Bare Hands (mirror/reflector on back of hand)
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
28
Burling Hull Ball of Paper Held by Spectator Bursts into Flame chemical
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
32
Burling Hull Volta's Giant "ESP" Thot Projection deck with twenty-five symbols/designs, spectators cut off a small pile each and remember bottom card, key cards brought openly to bottom with a ruse
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
34
Burling Hull The Who Dunnit Mystery four weapons in row on table, selected weapon, victim and murderer divined
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
44
Burling Hull Crystal Ball Telepathy spectator sees name of card in crystal ball
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
51
Burling Hull, U. F. Grant "The Spirits Know All" - A Living and Dead Combination name of dead person appears gradually on slate
  • The Grant Method
  • Burling Hull Method
  • Another Hull Materialization
  • Volta Name Appearance
  • The Daring Volta Method
  • Mediums Dead and Alive Discovery
Related to 1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
82
Burling Hull Spirits From China Chinese characters appear on slate, performer translates into anything he wants
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
92
Burling Hull Seventy Years of Progress in Thought Transmission Acts introduction on code acts
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
99
The Stage Instructing Co.'s $5.00 Course in Stage Mind Reading or Second Sight coding
  • To Make the Figure or Number One Hundred
  • Articles and Objects (list of 134 objects)
  • The Kind of Metal in Coins
  • Metals
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
101
Julius Zancig, Laura G. Fixen The Zancig-Fixen System
  • How to Apply the "Second Sight" System
  • To Tell Letters
  • To Tell Dates
  • To Tell Articles
  • Lodges and Orders
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
103
The Howe and Howe Second Sight Code Act
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
105
The Series System of Arranging a List of Articles
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
106
The Three Part Number System
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
106
The Silent "No Code" System of Second Sight "Morrits Silent Second Sight", length of pauses as code
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
107
Burling Hull The Burling Hull Second Sight Act
  • The Stage Second Sight Act
  • The Improved Burling Hull Plan
  • Heightening Effect
  • Selecting Easiest Objects
  • How to Describe Unfamiliar Articles
  • Surprise Reading of Coins
  • Coding Information (Colors, Metals, Shapes, Sizes, Nature, U.S.A. Coins)
  • Blackboard Tests
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
107
Burling Hull The Volta Improved Second Sight Question Act verbal and none verbal codes for answering questions, q&a
  • To Speak Exactly the Same Sentence Each Time
  • The Volta Verbal Code
  • Alternative Applications
  • The Volta Verbal Code Table
  • The Exact Qualification of the Question
  • A Memorizing System
  • The Volta System of Silent Fixed Position Codes (The Head Position Code, Hand Position Signal Code, Double-Up Fixed Position Code, Left/Right Hand Codes)
  • Question Classifications
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
117
Burling Hull Stage Methods of Reading and Rendering Spectators' Questions
  • The Hold Out (with assistant who collects billets)
  • The Box Entrance Method
  • Switch Basket Method
  • Back of Orchestra Switch
  • Box Collection Method
  • Hull's Brass Burning Bowl Method
  • The Mirror Bowl
  • Switch Bag Methods
  • The Method of Communicating to Performer
  • The Wireless Phone
  • Direct Connection
  • Metal Ball
  • Ball Stand
  • Roller Hand Device
  • Projector Method
  • Blackboard Method
  • Sleeve Transmission Method
  • Glass of Water Transmission Method
  • Faro Method
  • Lead-Off
  • The "Chicago" Metal Ball
  • Simplified Metal Ball: "Eureka" Model
  • Burling Hull's Non-Electrical Method
  • Hull's Deluxe Question Transmitter (table with crystal ball on it)
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
133
Burling Hull The Super-Stage Method Mind Reading Act giant buddha statue on stage with assistant in it, wireless connection
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
141
Burling Hull Complete Mind Reading Acts and Systems for Club, Banquet and Parlor
  • Burling Hull Sealed Message Reading Pyramid
  • "Mind Devination"
  • Puhl's "Sealed Letter Reading Supreme"
  • "The Unique Question Reading Act"
  • The Stylus and Envelope Method
  • The Hull-Poole Try Reading Method
  • The Envelope Package Reading Idea
  • The Book Reading Device
  • Gysels Envelope Pile Method
  • The Burling Hull Sheet Readings
  • "Reado Method" Sealed Readings
  • "The Famous $25.00 Sealed Letter Test"
  • The Burling Hull Improved Letter Test
  • The Fay Readings
  • Burling Hull's Club Stationary - Crystal Gazing Act
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
143
Burling Hull Close Work or Clairvoyant Methods
  • Sealed and Burned
  • Hull Box and Ashes Reading
  • Hull Folded Question Reading
  • Clairvoyant Envelope Reading
  • Hull's Dark Seance Reading Method
  • The Dr. Q. Dark Readings
  • Clairvoyant Writing Table Method
  • Clip Board Method
  • The Cardboard Clipboards
  • The Hull-Pool Universal Sealed Reading Act
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
159
Burling Hull The Question Answering Act
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
169
Burling Hull Practice Method for Fast Answering
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
172
Burling Hull The Exclusive Volta Supper Club Reading
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
177
Burling Hull The Master Volta Method for Supper Club Readings with Hull Card, flipped inside out one-handed
Related to 1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
185
Burling Hull The Volta "Lecture" Readings Method
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
188
Burling Hull The Volta Table Sealed Question Reading
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
189
Burling Hull Pointers and Tips from Experience on Working Tables
  • Handling Hecklers
  • Charity Drives
  • Fees and Gratuities
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
199
Burling Hull The Ultra Question Answering Act - With No Questions Written
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
205
Kay Thomas Mentaleffekte - 1. when balloons are burst, the name of a chosen child becomes visible
 		Nov. 1976
Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 1)
29
Don Tanner Mentaleffekte - 2. balloons on board are covering names, spectator tosses darts on them until one bursts, the name that becomes visible is predicted
 		Nov. 1976
Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 1)
30
Ali Bongo Mentaleffekte - 3. six different-colored balloons, performer has paper bag over his head, spectator bursts balloons one by one and performer names correct colors
 		Nov. 1976
Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 1)
31
Charles Cameron, E. Leslie May The Alternative Prediction spectator write a three-digit number with identical figures, either number is predicted or total after calculation
 		1976
Mistress of Pentertain
16
George B. Anderson Three-Way Prediction predicting a letter, shape and one-digit number
 		1976
Mistress of Pentertain
18
Peter Rees F. T. Publicity doing short numerology routine on business card
 		1976
Mistress of Pentertain
20
Roy Johnson Tri-Pred mental epic type prediction with business cards instead of slate
Also published here 1976
Extra Lecture
14
Tony "Doc" Shiels Bend, Baby, Bend! on Uri Geller and methods to bend, spoons, nails and keys
 		1976
The Shiels Effect
10
Tony "Doc" Shiels After Uri... Super PSI on how to form a new psychic superstar à la Geller
 		1976
The Shiels Effect
20
Tony "Doc" Shiels The Hoax Hex and Other Tall Tales on how to form a successful career as a witch
 		1976
The Shiels Effect
37
Tony "Doc" Shiels Impossibilities on hoaxing, Dr. Hooker's rising cards, stooges, doppelgänger
 		1976
The Shiels Effect
52
The Bent Spoon with both hands on table
 		1976
Now you see it, now you don't!
214
Paul Curry Random Harvest spectator finds shuffled face down numbered cards in order and fails at your predicted number
 		1977
Special Effects
19
Arthur Setterington Animal Magic one of five animal cards is selected and divined, in the end a kettle appears
 		Mar./Apr. 1977
Pabular (Vol. 3 No. 7&8)
382
Barrie Richardson Pseudo Psychometry in a Paper Bag
Also published here May 1977
Pabular (Vol. 3 No. 9)
400
Barrie Richardson One In A Million miscall page force and paper clip force
Related toVariations Dec. 1977
Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 4)
498
Barrie Richardson The Magnetic Force spectator is unable to pick up a pencil on performer's open hand
Also published here Dec. 1977
Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 4)
504
Philip T. Goldstein Introduction on the presentation of mentalism
 		1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
2
Philip T. Goldstein Four-sided Triangle card is thought of before the show, it matches prediction and selection of a second spectator
Related toVariations 1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
5
Philip T. Goldstein Parallax a shape, a letter and a number are correctly duplicated
Also published here 1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
7
Philip T. Goldstein Disposable Color paper ball thrown into audience, color prediction
 		1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
8
Philip T. Goldstein The Happy Horoscoper twelve zodiac cards, named zodiac sign is removed, other cards are blank and on the named one "Happy Birthday" appears
Related toAlso published here 1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
9
Philip T. Goldstein, Henry Hardin, William Lindsay Gresham Satan's Nightmare prediction of tarot card and three digit number
Inspired by 1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
10
Philip T. Goldstein Your Choice prediction of a number between one and six, interesting presentation
Also published here 1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
13
Philip T. Goldstein Vision Version design duplication with stacked picture cards, last one is predicted
Related to 1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
14
Philip T. Goldstein Power Drain magnet loses his force
Also published here 1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
18
Philip T. Goldstein Pscrabble word is formed with scrabble letters, word number total and word are divined, change bag
 		1977
The Red Book of Mentalism
19
Philip T. Goldstein Combo performer divines a shape and a card
 		1977
The Green Book of Mentalism
7
Philip T. Goldstein Old Math number the majority of the audience think is predicted and add-a-number prediction
 		1977
The Green Book of Mentalism
10
Philip T. Goldstein The Psychic Bartender named drink one is thought of and divined
 		1977
The Green Book of Mentalism
12
Philip T. Goldstein Discretion zodiac discs, spectator finds performer's zodiac sign and vice versa
 		1977
The Green Book of Mentalism
16
Philip T. Goldstein Onstage Bender staging for key-bending with pendulum
 		1977
The Green Book of Mentalism
18
Philip T. Goldstein The Mind's Eye Deck picture cards, card is divined
VariationsAlso published here 1977
The Green Book of Mentalism
22
Psychic Power ball of foil in glass bottle moves, thread
 		1977
Close-up Cavalcade Finale
67
Wrapped in Foil file cards with symbols, packets cut and wrapped in foil, performer divines bottom cards
Related to
  • an effect by Ned Rutledge
 1977
Close-up Cavalcade Finale
76
Al Mann The Sibylline Messages cards in envelopes with questions and messages on it are divined and answered
 		1977
The Sibylline Messages
1
Al Mann The Voice from the Abyss chosen card or word appears on a blank paper sealed in a signed envelope, Abyss envelope
 		1977
The Sibylline Messages
7
Al Mann The Legal Tenders serial number is divined, with Abyss envelope
 		1977
The Sibylline Messages
8
Al Mann The Flight of the Griffins spectator writes a question and drops it addressed to the performer into the mail box, performer does the same with the answer, the next day they find out it is correct, with Sibylline envelopes
Inspired by
  • Spencer Thornton's "Anytime, Anywhere - For Newspaper Publicity" in "Secrets of Mental Magic"
 1977
The Sibylline Messages
9
Al Mann Notes ideas and tips for the Sibylline Envelope
 		1977
The Sibylline Messages
11
Al Mann Break Through card and headline prediction, nest of envelope sent to a member of the audience by mail
 		1977
Break Through
1
Walter B. Gibson, Al Mann Walter's Letter prediction in nest of envelopes, sent to spectator by mail
 		1977
Break Through
10
Al Mann The Photon Shield Impression Envelope coin envelopes, carbon
 		1977
The Photon Shield
2
Al Mann The Prediction Caper previously mailed nest of envelopes
 		1977
The Photon Shield
4
Al Mann On the Spot Predictions to end a show, two letters in envelope
 		1977
The Photon Shield
5
Al Mann Instant Thought Reading written thought is divined, with Photon Shield Clipboard and Impression Envelope
 		1977
The Photon Shield
7
Al Mann The Underlined Thought line from newspaper is underlined and divined, two methods
 		1977
The Photon Shield
9
Al Mann The Word in the Circle word on newspaper is encircled and performer removes same paper, with same word marked from his wallet, carbon paper
 		1977
The Photon Shield
10
Al Mann The Invisible Agents spectator writes question down with invisible ink
Variations 1977
The Photon Shield
11
Al Mann, George B. Anderson Two Words Q&A ploy, giving the impression that no question has been written down by several spectators
Related to 1977
The Photon Shield
12
Al Mann Only One Key finger ring is put on a lock, keys put in envelopes and one envelopes selected, envelopes was predicted and key opens lock
 		1977
The Photon Shield
12
Al Mann Thoughts Amock Book Test three books, three words are predicted
 		1977
The Photon Shield
14
Al Mann, Dr. Stanley Jaks Omar's Prognosis triple prediction, sheets are labeled A,B & C, third spectator selects a card
Inspired by 1977
Classified
1
Robert Dorian Outdone-Doutdid four spectators select a card with a design, one thinks of a word, one of a place, one of a number and the fourth selects a card, all are predicted
Inspired by 1977
Classified
5
Al Mann Enchantment - A most Fabulous Book Test three books and three envelopes are passed out to three spectators, each one choses a word which was already predicted in the envelope
 		1977
Classified
9
Al Mann Lorant - Long Range Telepathy reading mind over phone, streamlined version of This Is It!
Inspired by 1977
Classified
12
Al Mann The Abstract Thought Lorant, with two thoughts
Inspired byVariations 1977
Classified
15
Al Mann, Joseph Dunninger The Ghost of the Unborn two envelopes predicting a three-letter and a five-letter word, spectator can chose one and a word from a book, word is predicted in envelope, in other envelope is prediction of a word that was not chosen and of the length of word that will be chosen
 		1977
Of Words and Wizards
1
Al Mann The Master of the Word with two words from two books, prediction
 		1977
Of Words and Wizards
4
Orville Wayne Meyer Page Peek
1977
Of Words and Wizards
4
Al Mann Fifth Row Center Aisle divination of a word and prediction of position on page, several books
 		1977
Of Words and Wizards
9
Al Mann The Shades of Thought freely chosen chapter is predicted
 		1977
Of Words and Wizards
11
Al Mann The Uninvited three books, unknown person is called which names the chosen words
 		1977
Of Words and Wizards
13
Al Mann Forcing the Word from a book
 		1977
Of Words and Wizards
15
Al Mann Forcing Three Words from a book
 		1977
Of Words and Wizards
16
Al Mann At the Blackboard prediction of three chosen words from three books
 		1977
Of Words and Wizards
16
Al Mann The Book Mark two books with bookmarks, spectator chose a word and find that bookmarks are envelopes with predictions of the chosen words
 		1977
Of Words and Wizards
18
Al Mann Small Worlds dictionary book test, page is selected with number cards
 		1977
Of Words and Wizards
21
Al Mann The Bends coin is bent and folded
Related to 1977
Psycho-Mentisis
1
Al Mann A Pause on moves and magnets in mentalism
 		1977
Psycho-Mentisis
2
Al Mann The Spikes of Asmodeus historical comments on bending nails, nail bending act with several nails and spectator participation
Related to 1977
Psycho-Mentisis
8
Al Mann The Reach of the Mind box with several pendulums of different lengths, chosen one starts to move
Related to 1977
Psycho-Mentisis
16
Al Mann Merlin's Magic Marionettes puppet starts to move (wiggle, move head and hands) on performer's command
Related to 1977
Psycho-Mentisis
17
Al Mann The Secret of the Ancients levitation off a chair, brief discussion on seance levitation
Inspired by
  • U.F. Grant's "Bodies in Orbit", 1963
 1977
Psycho-Mentisis
18
Philip T. Goldstein Finger Force way to form a two digit number by holding up fingers, limited outcome, force
Related toAlso published here 1977
Para-Sight
9
Karl Fulves Super Psychic Feats "Controlled Sound", performer honks any car honk from a distance, stunt
 		1977
Interlocutor (Issue 15)
55
Gene Nielsen The Geller-Effect! spoon bending, two spoons
 		1977
Magick (Issue 170)
847
Anthony Raven Chance idea to use a private telephone book to gain information for hot readings
 		1977
Magick (Issue 170)
848
Danton Voodoo Doll voodoo doll in box, body part is pierced by spectator, five pellets are contacted with lighter and four disappear in a flame, written on the fifth is the selected body part
 		1977
Magick (Issue 171)
851
Jack Bridwell Stratagem word written on business card and covered with tape is divined
 		1977
Magick (Issue 172)
858
Philip T. Goldstein Parallax! a shape, a letter and a number are correctly duplicated
Also published here 1977
Magick (Issue 173)
861
Roy Kenney The Nose Knows method using scent
 		1977
Magick (Issue 173)
862
Marvin Miller Destiny's Disciple waiter in restaurant writes number on paper, which is later divined
Inspired byRelated to 1977
Magick (Issue 173)
863
Lady Valerie What You Should Know About Astrology
  • Don't Fake It
  • The Four Basic Factors
  • The Signs
  • The Planets
  • The Aspects
  • And, Finally
 		1977
Magick (Issue 173)
865
Karrell Fox Doodle Graphy word from a book, spectator doodles with eyes closed and second spectator divines thought of word from doodle
Also published here 1977
Magick (Issue 174)
867
Marvin Miller Target prediction in form of circle on business card, card is pinned by spectator exactly through circle
Variations 1977
Magick (Issue 174)
868
Bob Fillman Focal Point 2
Related to 1977
Magick (Issue 174)
869
Dr. Dan J. Alessini The Bold... cards with drawn symbols and words, spectator finds other spectator's selection
 		1977
Magick (Issue 175)
873
Jack Kent Tillar Music for Mentalists
  • "Music that Charms"
  • What Does it Cost?
  • Where Do You Start?
  • What Type of Music?
  • Put the Music on Tape
  • Rules to Remember
  • Use Your Imagination
 		1977
Magick (Issue 175)
875
Sandy Spillman ... Star Bright! zodiac cards, divination of selection, method to make cards look older
 		1977
Magick (Issue 176)
877
Jack Bridwell Target 2 Target with drawn Voodoo doll
Inspired byAlso published here 1977
Magick (Issue 176)
878
Raymond Hafler Money Mental prediction of a bill, several bills from performer, serial number written on business card
 		1977
Magick (Issue 177)
881
Roy Miller Die-A-Bolic! number, color of a die and a card are predicted in bulldog clip
 		1977
Magick (Issue 177)
883
Ron Wilson Music Menta piano player divines selected tunes
Also published here 1977
Magick (Issue 179)
891
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Stuck! two numbered envelopes, change as prediction matches change from spectator
 		1977
Magick (Issue 180)
898
Chip Cotton Psi-blot prediction of numbered cardboard, every one with different ink-blot
 		1977
Magick (Issue 181)
902
Philip T. Goldstein Beware of Culturally Defined Identities
  • Social Stereotypes
  • Images Are Becoming Less Specific
  • You Must Change with the Trends
  • Work the Individual
  • Texts are Outdated
  • Don't Assume Too Much
 		1977
Magick (Issue 181)
905
Harry Anderson The Anderson Effect spectator read mind of performer, number written on slate matches number written by performer on piece of paper
 		1977
Magick (Issue 182)
907
Erwin Schussel Can Can! object hidden in one of five film canisters is located
 		1977
Magick (Issue 182)
908
Philip T. Goldstein, Jeff Busby Cued Reading cards with different colors are arranged, prediction of positions, in envelopes
 		1977
Magick (Issue 182)
909
Amazing James Randi The Amazing Randi spoon bends and eventually breaks
 		1977
Magick (Issue 183)
911
Thomas Alan Waters Fortunetelling is Serious Business
  • A Serious Business
  • There are Exceptions
  • A Word About 'Gag' Fortunetelling
  • An Example
  • A Sense of Responsibility
  • Reader and Subject
  • Not Show Business
 		1977
Magick (Issue 183)
915
Neil Poliakoff Fire the Boss! ads from newspaper are torn and sealed in envelopes one is selected and content divined
 		1977
Magick (Issue 184)
917
Marcello Truzzi Heads-Up coins are dropped and all heads-up coins eliminated until one remains, prediction of date
Related toVariations 1977
Magick (Issue 184)
918
Philip T. Goldstein Odd Man Out! seven poker chips, two have an X on one side, spectator selects three and performer predicts how many marked chips are among them
 		1977
Magick (Issue 185)
923
Bascom Jones Anatomy of a Mentalists
  • Portray the Role that Fits You Comfortably
  • Students of Psychology
  • Simplicity
  • Disclaimer...Yes or No?
  • Your Alter Ego
 		1977
Magick (Issue 185)
925
Jules Lenier Build a Reputation on It blank card with names of racehorses, prediction
 		1977
Magick (Issue 186)
927
Chip Cotton Quick Tip! cut-rite wax paper instead of carbon paper
 		1977
Magick (Issue 186)
928
Charles "Cicardi" Scott PSI-Symbols princess card trick with 36 picture cards
Inspired by 1977
Magick (Issue 186)
929
Philip T. Goldstein Lexicognition prediction of letter, ABC card, multiple-out prediction
 		1977
Magick (Issue 187)
932
Richard Lyn Brain Scan picture deck, alphabetical
 		1977
Magick (Issue 188)
937
Gene Nielsen May the Force Be with You spectator cannot bend performer's arm
 		1977
Magick (Issue 188)
938
Nathan Stark Menta Five! graphology reading with five spectators, pseudo psychometry mixed with ESP card divination
 		1977
Magick (Issue 191)
951
Jack Bridwell Spectre ideas for person paper which cannot be torn
Related to 1977
Magick (Issue 191)
952
Chip Cotton Sight Unseen! bluff design duplication
 		1977
Magick (Issue 192)
959
Philip T. Goldstein Resolution 78 three new year's resolutions are predicted
Also published here 1977
Magick (Issue 193)
961
Bob Haines Mental Lock spectator divine secret number of combination lock, spectator's wallet and keys locked inside the box
 		1977
Magick (Issue 193)
963
Barrie Richardson Banquet Mentalism - The Ready-Made Audience
  • Domino Principle
  • 'Guest of Honor'
  • Social Hour
  • Tips on Working
  • Movement Excites Audience
  • Schedule a Break
  • Chairmen are Nervous, Too
  • Presentation Style
  • After the Performance
  • Letters are Important
Related to 1977
Magick (Issue 193)
965
Gene Nielsen, Bascom Jones Psi-Cup '3' question written on paper and hidden under one of three cups, question is answered and paper located, center tear
Related to 1977
Magick (Issue 194)
968
Dr. Z Zodiac graphology and astrology presentation, psychometry
 		1977
Magick (Issue 195)
972
Philip T. Goldstein Zap-Master card and number predicted on jumbo card
 		1977
Magick (Issue 195)
973
Punx Das Amulett word written down and paper put in one of several boxes, correct box is found with Herbert Paufler's Hand der Kleopatra, and word is divined
Also published here
  • "Das Amulett" in "Magie" 1969/70.
 1977
Setzt Euch zu meinen Füssen...
74
Robert Cassidy Presidential Portraits American president is named, dummy picture is shown and name show on the back of picture as a kicker
Variations 1977
Pseudo-Mentally Yours
7
Robert Cassidy Beating the Book Test a book test with three phases and three different methods
  • The Pencil Point Prophecy
  • The Impromptu Impression
  • The Phone Book Finale
  • A Brief Diversion
 		1977
Pseudo-Mentally Yours
15
Robert Cassidy Ultimate Fourth Dimensional Telepathy three pieces of information are written down, sealed in envelopes and later divined
Also published here 1977
Pseudo-Mentally Yours
25
Robert Cassidy The Shirt Pocket Mindreader with pile of envelopes
 		1977
Pseudo-Mentally Yours
28
Robert Cassidy And in Conclusion on being real vs. admitting to use trickery, disclaimer
 		1977
Pseudo-Mentally Yours
30
Harry Lorayne Mental Effects
1977
The Magic Book
223
Harry Lorayne Line o' Type column strip cut, line predicted
Variations 1977
The Magic Book
224
Harry Lorayne Which Coin? two items in two hands of spectator, he thinks of one, it is divined, hand held up so blood flows out
 		1977
The Magic Book
226
Harry Lorayne I've Got Your Number two-digit number, odd different digits
 		1977
The Magic Book
227
Harry Lorayne Three Ways to One magician's choice
 		1977
The Magic Book
236
Harry Lorayne Mind Reading Plus
1977
The Magic Book
237
Karl Fulves Telepathy for Two five ESP symbols on paper pieces, one chosen and wrapped in aluminum foil, medium divines it, code by position under which a slip is passed under the door
 		1977
The Magic Book
34
Karl Fulves The Probable Outcome three dice rolled, performer divines sum
 		1977
The Magic Book
57
Karl Fulves Heads or Tails coins on table, spectator can turn several coins over and covers one, performer divines if head or tails is up
Inspired byRelated to 1977
The Magic Book
84
Karl Fulves Money Mental three coin values written on paper strip which is torn in three pieces, coins wrapped in paper pieces, performer divines which coin is in which paper
 		1977
The Magic Book
91
Karl Fulves 7 - Mental Magic
1977
The Magic Book
121
Karl Fulves How to Spot Fraudulent Psychics
1977
The Magic Book
125
Karl Fulves Sixes and Sevens dime and penny, spectator puts one in each hand, involving calculation
 		1977
The Magic Book
126
Fred DeMuth Match Mentalism number of remaining matches divined
Also published here 1977
The Magic Book
127
Karl Fulves Living and Dead Test based on torn edges of paper
 		1977
The Magic Book
133
Karl Fulves, Richard Himber How to Predict the Super Bowl two-way out prediction
Related to 1977
The Magic Book
137
Tony Corinda, Maurice Fogel Ein Interview mit Fogel
Also published here Mar. 1977
Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 2)
53
James G. Thompson Jr. Gedankenrendezvous several things written on business cards are divined by performer, living and dead test
Also published here Mar. 1977
Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 2)
63
James G. Thompson Jr. Modernes Zettellesen envelopes
  • Teil 2 (shorter test with only three envelopes)
  • Teil 3 (as a two-person act)
Also published here July 1977
Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 3)
117
Will Dexter Positive und Negative Markierungen on marking decks, or other objects
Also published here
  • The Gen, Feb. 1953
 Dec. 1977
Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 4)
129
Ned Rutledge, James G. Thompson Jr. Vor Drucklegung headline prediction in nest of envelopes, sent by mail
Also published here Dec. 1977
Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 4)
148
Mike Gancia Colour in View item written on card and sealed in envelope is secretly read
Related to 1977
Third Dimension
29
Roy Johnson None But the Brave two numbers chosen, they correspond to time of pocket watch
Inspired by 1977
Third Dimension
68
Roy Johnson Supa-Flora eight flowers called out, chosen one predicted in a box, further three chosen flowers are predicted in a letter
Inspired by 1977
Third Dimension
74
Ken De Courcy Discatorial Multiphase routine with four colored discs.
  • Magician divines which color has been selected
  • Magician pulls out any color called for
  • Magician predicts the order of colors chosen
 		1977
The Magic of Tan Hock Chuan
37
Tan Hock Chuan Simplicity Divination Magician divines color of ball placed in envelope
 		1977
The Magic of Tan Hock Chuan
40
Philip T. Goldstein The Armchair Bowler imaginary game of bowling, prediction of knocked over pins
Related toVariationsAlso published here Apr. 1978
Apocalypse (Vol. 1 No. 4)
37
Gerald Kosky To Tell The Truth? performer finds out who of two people has an object by asking one question
Variations June 1978
Apocalypse (Vol. 1 No. 6)
61
Philip T. Goldstein Card In Mind card prediction, blanko card with message is presented as playing card
 		Jan. 1978
Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 5)
521
Philip T. Goldstein Alter-Ego two outs, hiding parts
 		July 1978
Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 11)
594
Francis Carlyle The Blindfold Act
1978
Magic and Methods of Ross Bertram
129
Philip T. Goldstein Maybe telepathy yes/no gag, cardboard with a flap
 		1978
Notions
9
Philip T. Goldstein The Coupon Caper envelope prediction, three envelopes with message in it
 		1978
Notions
11
Philip T. Goldstein Maybe telepathy yes/no gag, cardboard with a flap
 		1978
The Phil Goldstein Convention Lecture
4
Philip T. Goldstein, Sid Lorraine Maybe-Plus variation by Sid Lorraine
 		1978
The Phil Goldstein Convention Lecture
4
Philip T. Goldstein Zodiaction spectator looks at a chart with the zodiac signs and thinks of one
 		1978
The Phil Goldstein Convention Lecture
6
Philip T. Goldstein Maybe telepathy yes/no gag, cardboard with a flap
 		1978
A Transatlantic Lecture
3
Philip T. Goldstein Zodiaction spectator looks at a chart with the zodiac signs and thinks of one
 		1978
A Transatlantic Lecture
6
Al Mann Through the Magic Door coincidence, spectator and performer select the same word from a newspaper, center tear with marked word in a newspaper
 		1978
The Apodosis
14
Al Mann The Tesseract three predictions are handed out to different spectator, three spectator select a number, city and word, predictions match
Related to 1978
The Tesseract
3
Al Mann Panoramas of Thought six cards are written on a pad by different spectators, three spectator select a card, three of the written cards are chosen, they correspond with the selections
 		1978
The Tesseract
5
Al Mann Mass Telepathy five words are thought of by performer, several words are written by various spectators all the the thought of words are divined by the spectators, Bank Tray
 		1978
The Tesseract
7
Al Mann De-Pleated Thoughts several questions on one piece of paper, folded paper is stapled
 		1978
The Tesseract
19
Al Mann, Mr. Zodiac A Bonus - Through the Threshold spectator writes question on a business card, which is then sealed, question is divined / answered
Related to 1978
The Tesseract
21
Al Mann The Circean Vessels flapless envelope switch, same as Shaxon envelope switch
 		1978
The Tesseract
22
Fred C. Baumann Metalogic spoon bends and then breaks, extra bowl à la Hiroshi Sawa ("Gary Ueller", Genii)
Variations 1978
New Stars of Magic (Vol. 1 No. 10)
1
George Sands Prime Choice - E.S.P. six pieces of paper, prediction on one, ESP symbols or something else on the other pieces, then Lucky 13 prime force
Inspired by 1978
The Chronicles (Issue 4)
1101
Karl Fulves Medallion impromptu method, credit information, card and number predicted
Inspired by 1978
The Chronicles (Issue 7)
1125
Karl Fulves Nielsen-Fulves Book Test Controversy using a stooge in a book test, gag examples
 		1978
Interlocutor (Issue 23)
89
Karl Fulves (D) Pendant living-dead test in which slip with dead person travels into a container, posed as problem
 		1978
Interlocutor (Issue 24)
94
Karl Fulves A Psychic Secret "Piped in Sound", how to overhear conversations in other rooms with a piece of paper via plumbing
Related to 1978
Interlocutor (Issue 27)
103
Die feine Nase seven blank cards, flowers are put on top of each card and selected is divined
 		1978
Einfach Wunderbar — Wunderbar Einfach
90
Chip Cotton Shutter Bug spirit photograph presentation, covered lens of photograph, picture of ghostly hand
 		1978
Magick (Issue 196)
977
Charles Lambert, Janice Lambert Lambert Test words selected from different categories
 		1978
Magick (Issue 196)
979
Richard Lyn Psi-Card prediction with symbol cards, Himber wallet
 		1978
Magick (Issue 197)
981
Fredric Kolb All-Purpose 'Back-Up' Routine
  • The Back-Up Act
  • No Need for a Table
  • Use a Microphone
  • The Introduction
  • The Routine
  • The Tossed-Out Deck
  • Number Projection
  • Pseudo Psychometry
  • Magazine or Book Test
  • Dollar-Bill Reading
  • And the Closing Effect
 		1978
Magick (Issue 197)
985
Richard Mark Mantra Mental matchbook as impression device, impromptu
Inspired by 1978
Magick (Issue 198)
988
Elizabeth Warlock Gypsy Witch prediction of two Tarot Cards, with envelopes and glasses
 		1978
Magick (Issue 199)
991
Richard Himber, Gene Nielsen Either-Or Effect clever two-way prediction, in envelope and cut open
Related to 1978
Magick (Issue 199)
993
Gene Nielsen On Answering Personal Questions
  • The Personal Question
  • The Rogers Technique
  • Reflect, Clarify, Empathize
  • To Clarify and Empathize
 		1978
Magick (Issue 199)
995
Robert Schwarz Two-Hundred to One! prediction on bulldog clip in glass jar, Nelson Clip
Related to 1978
Magick (Issue 200)
997
Dennis Marks Mark's Man business cards, some with X, to select spectator
Also published here 1978
Magick (Issue 200)
998
Charlie Randall Time on Mine... Esp card over phone, time-code
 		1978
Magick (Issue 201)
1003
Leslie Anderson, Harry Anderson Time Warp divination of set time of a pocket watch
Related to 1978
Magick (Issue 202)
1007
Gerald Kosky Imagery several objects are hidden by spectators, performer finds them and brings them back to the owners
 		1978
Magick (Issue 202)
1008
Liz Tucker, Tommy Tucker Two-Person Telepathy Act
  • What Constitutes a Two-Person Act?
  • The Concept Is Not New
  • Limited by System
  • Simplified and Polished
  • Catching Your Rabbit
  • And Add a Dash of Showmanship
Related to 1978
Magick (Issue 203)
1015
Orville Wayne Meyer The PR Device design for peek wallet
Inspired by 1978
Magick (Issue 204)
1019
Liz Tucker, Tommy Tucker Two-Person Telepathy Act - Part Two
  • Bullet-Fast, Bite-Sized
  • Art to Conceal Art
  • A Learning Method that Works
  • All in your Head
  • The Wireless Microphone
  • Magic Hall of Fame
Related to 1978
Magick (Issue 205)
1025
George Kemp, Nita Kemp Mikhailova Phenomena moving objects with your mind, on pk-phenomena
 		1978
Magick (Issue 206)
1027
Al Mann, Bobby Hughes Bottle BanG-G-G! thread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum, different bottles, with threads of different lengths
Related to
  • David Abbott "Behind the Scenes with the Mediums", 1907
Also published here 		1978
Magick (Issue 206)
1029
Roy Miller Divine Power number is generated with calculator, it turns out to be the serial number of chosen bill from audience member, with bulldog clip on stick
 		1978
Magick (Issue 207)
1031
Richard Webster Tarot-Tell! with ten people cards of Major Arcana, selection is divined
 		1978
Magick (Issue 207)
1032
Peter Zenner Impression X with stack of envelopes
 		1978
Magick (Issue 207)
1033
Liz Tucker, Tommy Tucker The Two-Person Telepathy Act - Part Three
  • Sub-Miniaturization
  • Basic Equipment
  • A Convenient Tool
  • Drawbacks to Electronics
  • Role of the Assistant
Related to 1978
Magick (Issue 207)
1035
B.C. Milnov Double OH! different names on business cards, two phases, telepathy and prediction
 		1978
Magick (Issue 208)
1037
Jack Kent Tillar Ultimedallion design for Koran Medallion, number actually inscribed
Inspired by 1978
Magick (Issue 208)
1039
Philip T. Goldstein Green Bells of Hell different colors are noted down by different people, one color is selected, prediction
 		1978
Magick (Issue 209)
1041
Ray Hyman Ghost Artist celebrity chosen, divined on paper
 		1978
Magick (Issue 209)
1043
Max Abrams Psi-Touch two prediction of chosen coin and last coin tails-up, prediction of date
Inspired by 1978
Magick (Issue 210)
1047
Bobby Hughes Pocket Pad gaffing, marking and using a spiral-bound pad for Pseudo Psychometry, predictions and add-a-number
Related to 1978
Magick (Issue 210)
1048
Leslie Anderson, Harry Anderson Foiled blindfolded performer, different stunts with a fencing foil
 		1978
Magick (Issue 211)
1051
Sandy Spillman Digital Divination spectator thinks of one finger, performer divines which one
 		1978
Magick (Issue 211)
1052
Bascom Jones 12 Tips on the Question-Answering Act
1978
Magick (Issue 211)
1055
Robert Schwarz Tri-Level ESP presentation of telepathy (card), clairvoyance (amount of coins) and precognition (date of coin)
 		1978
Magick (Issue 212)
1057
Philip T. Goldstein Skyward two sets of four business cards with numbers are found to be in same order, propelled-lapping
 		1978
Magick (Issue 212)
1059
George Kemp, Nita Kemp PK: By the Numbers bill in glass moves, then with aid of spectator part of serial number is divined
 		1978
Magick (Issue 213)
1061
Maurice Fogel Reflections of a Professional Mentalist
  • Advice for the Beginner
  • The Importance of Presentation
  • The Disclaimer
  • Judge and Jury
  • What about the Future?
 		1978
Magick (Issue 213)
1065
Paul Rylander Word Test! cards with words written on, chosen words are divined
Variations 1978
Magick (Issue 214)
1067
Frederick M. Shields Stratagem design duplication, glimpsing the design with the aid of a stationary box for blank cards
 		1978
Magick (Issue 214)
1068
Jeff Busby Chrom-a-mental using "Mental Pictoria" deck, design dupliction
 		1978
Magick (Issue 215)
1073
Bascom Jones Cold Reading - Its Techniques and Practice - Part I
  • What It Is
  • Foundation Stone
  • Common Denominators
  • Hit Upon Specific
  • Life Patterns
 		1978
Magick (Issue 215)
1075
Kate Shiels Witch's Web prediction during an interview with several reporters, in envelope
 		1978
Magick (Issue 216)
1077
Ted Karmilovich Karmilovich Phenomenon moving objects on table, odd thread set-up
 		1978
Magick (Issue 216)
1078
Barry Wiley Psi-Search paper is signed and sealed in envelope, mixed among others performer destroys all envelopes except the one with the paper
 		1978
Magick (Issue 217)
1081
Christopher Rogers Flim-Flam Man! q&a routine
 		1978
Magick (Issue 217)
1083
Bascom Jones Cold Reading - Its Techniques and Practice - Part II
  • Decade of Turmoil
  • The "Future is Now"
  • Group Reaction
  • Group Dynamics
 		1978
Magick (Issue 217)
1085
Charles "Cicardi" Scott Mind Snap variation of Koran's binary newspaper
Inspired by 1978
Magick (Issue 218)
1087
George B. Anderson The Water Witch dowsing rod made of coat-hangers, finding water in a box and pseudo psychometry
 		1978
Magick (Issue 219)
1091
Al Koran Chips chips in bowl, some are selected by performer and spectator, relation is predicted
 		1978
Magick (Issue 219)
1092
Bascom Jones Cold Reading - Its Techniques and Practice - Part III
  • Preoccupation with Self
  • Reflect Confidence
  • Do Your Homework
  • Gain the Subject's Cooperation
  • Use Psychological Truisms
  • Keep Your Eyes Open
  • Keep Your Ears Open
  • Flattery Works Wonders
  • Make it Theatrical
 		1978
Magick (Issue 219)
1095
Philip T. Goldstein Mister Lucky prediction in envelope, three different-colored chips, two chosen by spectators, Himber wallet
 		1978
Magick (Issue 220)
1097
Hanussen Brain-Child prediction of ESP card, initialed envelope
 		1978
Magick (Issue 220)
1098
Paul Rylander Word Gauge list of words made on business cards, memory stunt, graphology and prediction in wallet
Also published here 1978
Magick (Issue 220)
1099
Neal Rider Clairvoyant several spectator draw something on a slip, one is selected and duplicated by performer
 		1978
Magick (Issue 221)
1103
Bascom Jones Cold Reading - It's Techniques and Practice - Part IV
  • Attitudes are Changing
  • The American Family
  • Role of Women
  • More about Women
  • And the Problems of Women
  • But Don't Make Medical Suggestion
 		1978
Magick (Issue 221)
1105
Larry Becker It's In The Bag ESP deck in paper bag, three spectators select a card and all are divined by performer
Related toVariations 1978
World of Super Mentalism
1
Larry Becker Lorayne's Mental Masterpiece That Even Harry Knows Nothing About using Lorayne's Memory Game, fifteen photos are put in frame, one is selected and image divined by performer
 		1978
World of Super Mentalism
18
Larry Becker Astro Dice using zodiac cards and pair of dice, one die is hidden and number divined, instructions with zodiac cards
 		1978
World of Super Mentalism
25
Larry Becker The New Math Miracle six cards with numbers on both sides in envelopes, shuffled and turned over by spectator, total is divined
Inspired by 1978
World of Super Mentalism
29
Larry Becker Perplexing ESP Plaques marking system for ESP cards, business cards etc., address
Related toVariations 1978
World of Super Mentalism
33
Larry Becker Effect No. 1 Esp divination / duplication
 		1978
World of Super Mentalism
35
Larry Becker Effect No. 2 five symbols drawn on cards and put in envelope, selected one is predicted
 		1978
World of Super Mentalism
37
Larry Becker Effect No. 3 five blank cards, name written on one side and cards turned over, spectator selects one and murder is written on side, it's the same card
 		1978
World of Super Mentalism
41
Larry Becker Reflecta-Thot five cards with hundred words each, word is selected by forming a number, prediction in envelope
Variations 1978
World of Super Mentalism
48
Larry Becker Simpli-City Effect two sets of sixteen business cards with names of cities written on them, Do As I Do and prediction in envelope
 		1978
World of Super Mentalism
55
Larry Becker CB Mentalism cards with CB names and channels written on them, several selected and divined by performer
 		1978
World of Super Mentalism
74
Larry Becker The 35 Millimiracle II five film capsules, marked coin is placed in one and found by performer
 		1978
World of Super Mentalism
88
Larry Becker Ultraffinity folded bill in one of several matchboxes is found by performer, then serial number is divined
Variations 1978
World of Super Mentalism
91
Larry Becker The Vampire Spell signed card in one of five envelopes, envelopes shuffled and word spelled for times, remaining envelope contains card, vampire presentation
 		1978
World of Super Mentalism
105
Larry Becker Track Record name of race horses on cards, prediction on tape record with two-way out
Related to 1978
World of Super Mentalism
125
Larry Becker Digitation numbered cards added to a number from invisible die, prediction of total in envelope
 		1978
World of Super Mentalism
132
Larry Becker Thumb Fun assistant outside the room, number whispered to performer and noted on business card, divination by assitant
 		1978
World of Super Mentalism
136
Larry Becker Tell-A-Phone numbers in bag, one in pocket of spectator, divination by medium over phone
 		1978
World of Super Mentalism
138
Larry Becker Thunderbolt three spectators chose a color each and form a total with numbers, both is predicted in envelope
Related to 1978
World of Super Mentalism
141
Al Mann The New Lexicon Phenomena three words are chosen and divined
 		1978
The Lexicon Phenomena
1
Stephen Tucker Spoonerism spoon bending
Also published here 1978
The Talon (Issue 1)
1
Basil Horwitz Velleda Variations one-ahead prediction with erasable pen
 		1978
The Talon (Issue 2)
10
Steve Beam Mental Address Book gag for getting phone number of spectator
 		1978
They Don't Make Trap Doors Like They Used To Do Or You Too Can Walk On Water
1
Stephen Tucker Sealed Future five red and five black cards are dealt by spectator into pairs, ESP presentation, color separation
 		1978
Close Up Sorcercy
12
Stephen Tucker S.H.C. spectator writes something on business card, performer divines word and word on business card transforms/vanishes under hand of spectator
 		1978
Close Up Sorcercy
15
Rudolf Braunmüller Bücher ideas with books
  • as coin tray
  • as impression device
  • to add cards or switch cards
 		Mar. 1978
Intermagic (Vol. 5 No. 1)
10
Will Dexter Forcieren - Ein Kurzseminar overview about forcing methods with examples
  • Psychologische Forcen
  • Die Auswahllose Force
  • Die Beschränkte Auswahlforce
  • Die Von-Bis Force
  • Mathematische Forcen
  • Mechanisch oder Automatische Forcen
Also published here
  • The Gen, Apr. 1953
 July 1978
Intermagic (Vol. 5 No. 2)
60
Nathan Stark Das Gestern, das Heute und das Morgen with roman numbers I, II and III
Also published here Oct. 1978
Intermagic (Vol. 5 No. 3)
86
Rudolf Braunmüller Spaß Muss Sein "Vortragssplitter und Gags für Magier und Conferenciers"
  • Afghan Bänder
  • Applaus
  • Assistenten
  • Geld
  • Finger Guillotine
  • Handschellen
  • Hund
  • Karten
  • Kinder
  • Manipulation
  • Mentalmagie
  • Ringspiel
  • Pistole
  • Verschiedenes
  • Würfel
 		Oct. 1978
Intermagic (Vol. 5 No. 3)
102
Fred Lowe Die Wodu Puppe performer feels pain where spectator puts needle in voodoo doll
  • Zwei-Personen Mentaldarbietung (as two-person act)
Inspired by
  • "The Manikin" (Roger Fairthorne, Magic Wand, 1947)
Also published here
  • Genii, May 1965
 Dec. 1978
Intermagic (Vol. 5 No. 4)
141
Len Belcher Durchsichtige Voraussage prediction of chosen symbol, card placed in transparent stand
Also published here
  • Len Belcher's "The C-thru Prediction"
 1978
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 39 No. 4)
111
Al Mann Spirit Answers answer to question appears on blank business card placed inside a box, Arca system
 		1978
Arca — The Magic Box
7
Al Mann Two Ways the Arca system as a two-way out
 		1978
Arca — The Magic Box
11
Al Mann The Three Watches prediction of one of three watches inside a box, Arca system in combination with Ned Rutledge's "Minding the store"
 		1978
Arca — The Magic Box
12
Al Mann Seven Keys prediction of who gets correct key, in box, using Arca system
 		1978
Arca — The Magic Box
13
Robert Cassidy Mentalists' Problem Number 1 pencil placed under small aquarium, some or all fall over, posed as a problem
Related to Aug. 1978
Psychic Entertainers News & Information Service (Issue 1)
1
Robert Cassidy Mentalists' Problem Number 1 pencil placed under small aquarium, some or all fall over
Related to Sep. 1978
Psychic Entertainers News & Information Service (Issue 2)
2
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