2,316 entries in Mental Magic / Principles
Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Joseph Dunninger Puzzling? technical variation of "What the Eyes See"
1983 9
Joseph Dunninger A Visit to a Billet Medium carbon paper in book
1983 11
Joseph Ovette Direct Mindreading No. 85, with assistant under table
1983 24
Daniel Kalanowski X-Ray as Daniel Kalinowski, deck switched to deck with holes in center, peek
1983
Spell-Binder (Vol. 3 No. Special #3)
12
Bob Haines Design Dubli-kits spectator draws design in other room and can chose color, before the show
Jan. 1983
Magick (Issue 313)
1563
Gene Nielsen Symbols ESP cards, prediction in envelope
Jan. 1983
Magick (Issue 314)
1568
Ormond McGill Name-Sakes nine cards with names, one is selected and divined, as a climax name is spelled and last card is selection
Mar. 1983
Magick (Issue 317)
1581
Philip T. Goldstein Finger Force way to form a two digit number by holding up fingers, limited outcome, force
Also published here Apr. 1983
Magick (Issue 318)
1589
Thomas Alan Waters Dell-epathy spectator writes four-letter word on slate, performer divines it by reading definition from a dictionary
Also published here July 1983
Magick (Issue 321)
1602
Dr. Dan J. Alessini 1984 one of six chips is chosen, only one with an X on the back, dry erase marker
Sep. 1983
Magick (Issue 323)
1612
Denny Laub, Gary Inglese The Dream named selection has spectator's name on its back
Variations Oct. 1983
Magick (Issue 324)
1617
Karl Fulves Trivial But True historical comment on the anagram principle and this book test
Related to 1983 3
Karl Fulves Taking No For An Answer explanation of the (progressive) anagram principle
1983 6
Sam Schwartz Ars Magna improved fishing for basic anagram principle
1983 8
Stanley Collins S.C. Expanded Anagrams word chosen, divined with lexicon deck
Also published here
  • "Nonpareil Book Mystery" (Stanley Collins)
1983 9
Stewart James Anagram Matrix six cards with word lists of six words, spectator names position and remembers a word on any card, divined
VariationsAlso published here
  • "Anagramatic Facsimile" (Stewart James, Tops, March 1953)
1983 10
Sam Schwartz Interlocking Anagrams same trick without knowing position
Inspired byAlso published here
  • "Word-A-Matic" (Sam Schwartz, 1963, Linking Ring)
1983 11
Sam Schwartz Incredi Test #1 spectator opens book on his zodiac sign and remembers first word, word and sign divined
Variations 1983 17
Sam Schwartz Incredi Test #2 spectator opens book on his birth week and remembers first word, word and birthday divined
  • Tips on Presentation
  • The Birthday Trick (only week known, exact birthday with additional table on which spectator has to tell which weekday his birthday falls on)
  • Duplicate Dates
1983 19
Sam Schwartz, Karl Fulves Tips on Slate Technique having an index on the slate or a writing pad, or programmed into a pocket calculator
1983 29
Sam Schwartz Last Word Test spectator opens book on his zodiac sign and remembers last word, word and sign divined
Variations 1983 30
Sam Schwartz A Fathomed Thought Si Stebbins cut anywhere, top three cards added to select page and highest value gives position of word, possible words are made for anagram fishing in Astrology book
Inspired by 1983 33
Sam Schwartz The First GREAT SIN "GREATSIN", removing any letter, rest can be arranged into word ("deletion principle"), worked into Astrology book for fishing
1983 34
Sam Schwartz The Second GREAT SIN
1983 35
Sam Schwartz The Third GREAT SIN letter cards sent to host in advance, they predict a chosen word from the Astrology book
(A) on card sticky
(B) double facers
(C) double facers
Related toVariations 1983 36
Sam Schwartz Missing L-I-N-C forcing one of five words in Astrology book with stack
1983 39
Sam Schwartz Favorite Stranger stack that forces one of ten words in Astrology book
1983 40
Karl Fulves Short Circuiting fishing variation in the "Incredi Test #1"
  • Group Doubling
Inspired by 1983 47
Karl Fulves The Anagrammer how to present the word after the letters have been called out, using calculator upside down to reveal word from a list of eight words
Related to 1983 49
Karl Fulves Anygrams adding groups of letters instead of single letters
1983 51
Karl Fulves Jo-Anagrams using anagram principle in divination of mental effect in which one of four girls on postcards is divined or a playing card
1983 52
Karl Fulves The Silent R fishing variation
Inspired by 1983 53
Karl Fulves Another GREAT SIN presentational idea
Inspired by 1983 54
Karl Fulves The Q Test spectator in another room with list of words and thinks of one, written on slate, repeated several times, not 100%, some words are easily visualized and others are not, concept fishing
1983 55
Jerry K. Hartman, Karl Fulves Memorease No. 91, spectator can memorize large number, also letters
Also published here 1983 118
Karl Fulves The Ultra Mind No. 92, words on business card, spectator takes one of ten business cards and remembers word on it, divined, memory
1983 120
Richard Himber Transcendental Book Test two page numbers selected and added, that number opened in third book and first word divined, using mathematical addition force and miscalling a page number
Also published here 1983 134
Ali Bongo Photo Phorce forcing a photo from a photo album
1983 6
Alessandro de Luca, Theophil "Philius" Weidmann Klein - aber oho! spectator writes word on torn cover of matchbook, which is then placed behind matches, word is divined
1983 15
Piet Forton Der Wunderschlüssel keys in envelopes
1983 7
Piet Forton Der zauberhafte Farbensinn divination of different colored balls in a bag
1983 8
Father Cyprian Bank Deposit Slip Prediction four spectators each write down a sum of money from $1 to $10, added together, equal to a bank deposit placed in envelope as prediction
Related to 1983 27
Father Cyprian Match Box four spectators each write down a sum of money from $1 to $10, added together, equal to money placed in a box as prediction
Related to 1983 29
Philip T. Goldstein Brainweave word or design cards are divined, "self-correcting set-up"
Related to 1984 15
Thomas Alan Waters Pierception with box, thought of card
1984
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Cardiact)
527
Thomas Alan Waters Clockout twelve cards with clocks on it with different times, prediction of selection
1984 549
Thomas Alan Waters Tri-Beaut sign, birthdate and selected tarot card are divined, with envelopes
1984
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Thynk)
595
Thomas Alan Waters Speakay six people write something on a piece of paper, performer thinks of one of the words and claims that one spectator will have the urge to step forward, one does and it is the one who has written the word the performer holds
Related to 1984
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Thynk)
607
Al Mann Into the Fourth Dimension three predictions are given to members of the audience and a number is constructed as in the "Transcendental Phone Test"
1984 4
Al Mann The Day of the Jackal three predictions are given to members of the audience, person is called an names a piece of furniture, a word and a city
1984 5
Al Mann Random House Mystery dictionary book test over the phone, word from a sentence is selected and looked at in the dictionary, fishing
1984 15
Al Mann Spirit Calling! spirit rings in a reading / seance, morbid
1984 18
Al Mann 'Hot' Readings readings over the phone, how to gain information
1984 19
Joseph Dunninger, Al Mann Methods of Gaining Information for Performer for the blindfold drive
  • A: The Impression Envelope
  • B: The Stuffed Pen
  • C: Stuffed Cigarette
  • D: Contact Mindreading
  • E: Impression Notebook
  • F: (publicity with VIPs)
  • G: A Confederate
  • H: Clip Boards, Etc.
  • I: Audience Participation (with changing bag)
1984 3
Joseph Dunninger Thought Vibration medium finds chosen word in book
1984 10
Basil Horwitz ESP Mindreading Plus Mindcontrol spectator divines ESP card of other spectator
Also published here 1984 20
Stewart James Futuristic Art prediction of two selected sign, with a stand, carbon paper
1984 19
William P. Miesel Bill Miesel's Utility Chart erasable marker on poster board, for predictions
1984 23
Dr. Lawrence Weinstein Media Delight pre-show for TV, using picture cards
Feb. 1984
Magick (Issue 328)
1639
Barrie Richardson October / Scam pad, for multiple pieces of information
May 1984
Magick (Issue 331)
1653
Denny Laub, Gary Inglese Swami Reva spectator apparently reads thoughts of performer, shape inside a shape, color and number
June 1984
Magick (Issue 332)
1657
Charles W. Simon Predict-O sending locked prediction chest in advance, several people open the chest and its content
June 1984
Magick (Issue 333)
1663
Denny Laub, Gary Inglese Simulcast! card at any number, half forcing deck
Aug. 1984
Magick (Issue 337)
1681
Neil Somerville Name Game short list with names, performer divines chosen name
Aug. 1984
Magick (Issue 337)
1683
Jack Kent Tillar Challenge Test books bought in advance, using daub
Sep. 1984
Magick (Issue 338)
1689
Fredric Kolb The Swedenborg Predictions prediction in bulldog clip
Oct. 1984
Magick (Issue 340)
1697
Thomas K. Saville Chip prediction of named color, in form of a chip
Oct. 1984
Magick (Issue 340)
1698
Peter Duffie Fred 23 bold number force, card named, number written on back of named selection
Related to 1984 19
Edward Marlo Solution To Jaks? number, card and word chosen and one-by-one written on blank cards, all match, two methods
Related to 1984 56
Psychological Forces two digit number and geometric symbol inside another symbol
1984 30
Robert Cassidy The Atlas Test book test with an atlas, paged is stopped at and then finger put on page to select a city, prediction
Also published here 1984 37
Robert Cassidy Pocket Writing with LePaul on pocket writing, combined with the LePaul Wallet
1984 54
Robert Cassidy The 719 Book Test several book, correct book and correct word is found
1984 60
Robert Cassidy Mind Reading with Ashes using wax impression, ashes
1984 70
Robert Cassidy Neuro Linguistic Programming using NLP eye-movement for mentalism
1984 84
Philip T. Goldstein Eye-Cue based on Peter Warlock's “A Matter Of Design“ from “Methods Of Miracles“, erasable prediction
Jan. 1985
Pabular (Vol. 8 No. 9)
1276
Thomas Alan Waters, Gerard Croiset Chairvoyance prediction of a person, description of her and short reading, row and seat number, in envelope, multiple strategies discussed
1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Myxtyr)
639
Thomas Alan Waters Pentab multiple out prediction in envelope
Inspired by 1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Myxtyr)
647
Thomas Alan Waters Boxcards prediction of a ESP card, jumbo ESP cards with a box
1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Myxtyr)
656
Thomas Alan Waters Psidentify spectators chose a James Bond villain, divination who chose which one
Also published here 1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Mystyx)
685
Thomas Alan Waters Glimpression page is torn from book and a word circled, word is divined
Inspired byRelated to 1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Fynys)
725
Thomas Alan Waters Swindow presentation and method for a prediction sent to a member of the audience beforehand
1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Fynys)
728
Martin Lewis Technicolor Prediction Prediction effect with three colored envelopes
Variations 1985 143
Steve Beam Ping Pong Force ping pong ball is thrown to audience, way to arrive at a stooge, see p. 436 for additional ideas
1985 107
Richard Mark Medallion M-2 prediction of number on medallion, different handling, number looks as if engraved
Inspired by Jan. 1985
Magick (Issue 345)
1723
Marshall Johnson Psi Eye prediction of chosen ESP card, inside wallet
Feb. 1985
Magick (Issue 347)
1732
Neil Somerville Hidden Powers divination of historical person, probability method with out
Feb. 1985
Magick (Issue 347)
1733
David Lederman Pineal Device using business cards, shiner
Apr. 1985
Magick (Issue 350)
1748
Charles W. Simon On the Technique of Stashing on preparing tricks or obtaining information and using it at an opportune moment
  • Utilized be Houdini
  • A Favorite Ploy of Spiritualists
  • It's a Familiar Concept
  • Personal Uses
  • And by Long Distance
  • Thinking Ahead
  • With Cards
  • Or... with Books
  • Your Words make a Difference
May 1985
Magick (Issue 351)
1755
Denny Laub, Gary Inglese The Mirage Device preparing books at home as impression devices, wax method
June 1985
Magick (Issue 352)
1759
Robert Schwarz Pocket Trick prediction switched for spectator's billet
June 1985
Magick (Issue 353)
1762
Ted Karmilovich Wired Thought performer tries to divine drawing, after failure a person is called who correctly names the drawing, clever code
June 1985
Magick (Issue 353)
1763
Orville Wayne Meyer Six Tips on Learning to Read on how to start cold reading
  • Provide a Personal Touch
  • The Penultima Approach
  • How it Works
  • First Name
  • Birth Date
  • Favorite Color
  • Chosen Number
  • Graphology
  • And About Length
  • Allow for a Question
  • What Fee to Ask
June 1985
Magick (Issue 353)
1765
Robert Siepielski Count of Three special type of impression device similar to wax method, NCR paper, routine with several envelopes which content is divined and correctly allocated
Aug. 1985
Magick (Issue 356)
1779
C. J. Mentali The Eyes Have It observing eyes of spectators for readings
  • Watch the Eyes
  • Medical Diagnosis
  • "Ol' Blue Eyes"
  • "Wait until You See the Whites of their Eyes"
  • Eye Problems
  • And Consider Eye Shape and Size
  • Placement of Eyes are Important
  • Look, Too, At the Shape of the Eyebrows
  • Pupil Size Tell Much
Oct. 1985
Magick (Issue 359)
1795
El Encantador Blinker design duplication using small boxes of color crayons, shiner
Dec. 1985
Magick (Issue 362)
1808
Jules Lenier Psychometric Detective No. 19, four people, rough smooth edges of torn paper to code
Also published here 1985 38
Locked Thoughts No. 24, four spectators whisper numbers which are written down, their total is predicted or opens lock, stooge
1985 47
Karl Fulves Take a Vacation No. 46, three spectators chose something from a bag, it is divined, tossed-out-deck/rashomon principle
1985 83
Karl Fulves A Winter's Tale No. 56, performer choses one of five pictures, spectator one of five titles, they match, all titles describe the same picture
1985 99
James G. Thompson Jr. Jet Thought No. 59, one of five cities predicted in envelope (with index)
Also published here 1985 105
Karl Fulves Think of a President No. 60, envelope contains picture of named president
Inspired by 1985 107
Meir Yedid Forced Finger classic forcing a finger
1985 17
Howard A. Adams Liebe und Schicksal male and female names are selected, the names match and represent a famous pair from history
Also published here Oct. 1985
Intermagic (Vol. 12 No. 1)
15
The Amazing Maurice, Gene Nielsen Psychic Rising Cards cards chosen from zip loc bag in pre-show, then "thought-of" cards rise during performance
1985 5
Bruce Bernstein Picture Duplication drawing on card placed in small envelope which is then crumbled into ball
Also published here 1985 7
Bruce Bernstein Another Picture Duplicated impression on table, clown white
Also published here 1985 9
Bruce Bernstein Word Test letters of three letter word are written on three billets, two of them are destroyed and remaining letter is predicted, word is revealed as a climax
Also published here 1985 26
Bruce Bernstein Clinical PSI all possible combinations of three coin tosses are written on various billets, performer and spectator each select one and performer wins with at about three to one odds
Also published here 1985 31
Bruce Bernstein 21st Century Psychometry pseudo psychometry, envelopes
Also published here 1985 35
Bruce Bernstein The Force of Emotions emotions written on five cards, performer divines who thinks of which emotion
Also published here 1985 40
Bruce Bernstein Psychological Reading psychic reading, reading statements
Related toAlso published here 1985 42
Bruce Bernstein Clip Number two people think of numbers before the show, prediction of total
Also published here 1985 7
Magnetic Shim Marking
1986 4
Philip T. Goldstein Numper word from list divined, progressive anagram credit information
Related to 1986 12
Philip T. Goldstein Dynamix word or design cards are divined, "self-correcting set-up", new approach
Inspired by 1986 14
Jack Yates Choice twelve objects are put in a bag, two spectators select one each, performer divines both, then from all objects are removed and replaced in the bag, the last one was predicted
1986 10
Jack Yates I Yates I Ching / I Ging prediction, with special cards to form the hexagram
Related to 1986 18
Jack Yates P&S System six geometrical signs in envelopes, divination of selected, back turned in selection process, also possible with word groups
1986 28
Philip T. Goldstein Videology cards with names of different television stations, chosen one is predicted on card, erasable pen
Jan. 1986
Magick (Issue 363)
1813
Dan Blackwood The Legacy impression device with spiral-bound pad, white carbon paper
Mar. 1986
Magick (Issue 367)
1831
Lary Kuehn Mind Crunch prediction slip in transparent bag, chosen one matches slip inside fortune cookie, transparent forcing bag
Apr. 1986
Magick (Issue 369)
1842
Richard Webster Add Color to Your Readings
  • Background Information
  • A Quick Start
  • Remembering the Colors
  • The Two Master Numbers
Apr. 1986
Magick (Issue 369)
1845
Philip T. Goldstein Cold Bones cards with zodiac signs, one is selected by throwing pair of dice, prediction
May 1986
Magick (Issue 371)
1852
Rich Bloch The Gemini Factor spectator signs one of several business cards and all cards are placed inside envelopes, second spectator finds envelope with signed card, Fillman principle
June 1986
Magick (Issue 372)
1857
Ted Karmilovich Glitch hands on watch disappear
July 1986
Magick (Issue 374)
1868
Gary Lee Williams Old Friends divination of former close friend on a list
Aug. 1986
Magick (Issue 376)
1879
Bascom Jones Star Search large part of audience select same ESP symbol
Sep. 1986
Magick (Issue 377)
1882
Richard Webster Instant Talk letters of name secretly used for reading
Oct. 1986
Magick (Issue 379)
1892
Terri Rogers Debtor's Monte three cards with messages, prediction, erasable ink to change message, Velleda
Feb. 1986
The New Talon (Vol. 1 No. 1)
12
Terri Rogers Shadowline writing on card vanishes and appears on hand of performer, erasable ink, Velleda
1986
The New Talon (Vol. 1 No. 2)
38
Bücher five impromptu magic items and gags with books
Dec. 1986
Intermagic (Vol. 12 No. 3 & 4)
119
Rudolf Braunmüller Das 3-Pfeiler-Experiment card apparently only thought-of is predicted, Monte Cristo deck
Inspired by Dec. 1986
Intermagic (Vol. 12 No. 3 & 4)
170
Philip T. Goldstein The Bonsai Variations - a. The Bonsai Principle four objects put down in random order by spectator, subtle restriction
Variations 1987 2
Philip T. Goldstein c. The Bonsai Prediction II order of four ESP cards predicted, erasable marker for prediction
1987 4
Philip T. Goldstein e. The Bonsai Swap extension of Bonsai Principle
1987 5
Philip T. Goldstein f. The Bonsai Swap II extension of Bonsai Principle
1987 6
Philip T. Goldstein Scratch hexagram from "I Ching" build with line cards predicted
Related to 1987 6
Philip T. Goldstein Numpersona telephone application with astrological sign revelation
Inspired by 1987 12
Craig Karges The Love Connection names written on business cards are allocated, one in envelope is divined
Feb. 1987
Magick (Issue 385)
1921
Gene Nielsen, Valerie Nielsen Your Nails - What They Say on taking care of finger nails and using it for readings
Feb. 1987
Magick (Issue 385)
1925
Herb Dewey The Psychic Reading
  • Confidence Factor
  • Twelve-To-One Ratio
  • The Personality Reading
Related to May 1987
Magick (Issue 389)
1945
Barrie Richardson Credit Capers credit cards from audience placed inside a clear plastic bag, one is selected and divined by performer, changing bag
May 1987
Magick (Issue 390)
1949
Gary Lee Williams 6th Sense spectator thinks of one of the senses, divination of which and what, forcing using a candy
June 1987
Magick (Issue 391)
1952
Herb Dewey The Psychic Reading - Part II
Related to June 1987
Magick (Issue 391)
1955
Gene Nielsen Snake Ayes five cans, in one is bill in other spring snakes
July 1987
Magick (Issue 392)
1957
Barrie Richardson Chair-Voyance three chairs, sentences in envelopes match prediction
VariationsAlso published here July 1987
Magick (Issue 393)
1961
Bob Haines It's Philatelic! divination of chosen stamp, various spectator select stamps
July 1987
Magick (Issue 393)
1963
Herb Dewey The Psychic Reading - Part III
  • Dynamite Information
  • Random Highlights
  • Mirror Image
  • Selective Listening
  • And Basic Truths
  • Romance and Reason
Related to July 1987
Magick (Issue 393)
1965
Lee Noble Feint prediction of chosen word, word is apparently shown before, erasable pen, Dusheck's E.S.P. en
Oct. 1987
Magick (Issue 396)
1978
David Berglas The Berglas Lure tin foil becomes hot in spectator's hand, using two spectators
Also published here Oct. 1987
Magick (Issue 396)
1979
Robert Siepielski Control Plus using telephone book to gather information on people, hot reading
Oct. 1987
Magick (Issue 397)
1982
Bob Ostin Postmaster words noted on billets, performer divines words on folded billets
Also published here May 1987
The New Talon (Vol. 1 No. 3)
51
Bob Ostin Araby Location spectator choses one of several billets, each billet has a name, performer divines which was selected
Also published here May 1987
The New Talon (Vol. 1 No. 3)
67
Karl Fulves Session - 2 on using confederates
1987 30
Stephen Tucker Menu item from menu are chosen, total is predicted
1987 6
Ken Brooke Meine Direkt-Vorhersage prediction put in hat, then three items borrowed and one chosen, it is predicted
Also published here Oct. 1987
Intermagic (Vol. 13 No. 1)
33
Theodore Annemann Die Konstruktion des "Annemann-Zettelindex"
Oct. 1987
Intermagic (Vol. 13 No. 1)
35
Ned Rutledge Die sprechenden Münzen four thoughts are directed to four coins (as well as noted on a pad), medium divines four thoughts, carbon
Also published here Dec. 1987
Intermagic (Vol. 13 No. 2)
93
Ned Rutledge Gedankenmelodie people summing songs in their heads, performer divines them, spectators write songs down, as a climax two people think of same song
Also published here Dec. 1987
Intermagic (Vol. 13 No. 2)
102
David Berglas E.S.P. Logie multiple prediction routine, six spectators with envelopes stand behind six numbers, one spectator chooses one object among six and puts the rest in an order, selection matches the number, order matches and selection and number was predicted beforehand
Also published here 1987 3
Glenn G. Gravatt Der Drei-Tassen-Trick, Version Nr. ? object is hidden under one of three cups, object is located by performer
Also published here
  • Glenn Gravatt's "Coin and Cup Divination" in "Genii" 1982.
1987
Magische Blätter (Vol. 1 No. 2)
2
Wilhelm "Yrus" von Sury Im Kreisel various ideas using Yrus' forcing spinning top
1987
Magische Blätter (Vol. 1 No. 9)
10
Ray Grismer What's Your Sign? divination of zodiac, branching anagram
  • How It's Done
  • Let's Practice
  • Before Performing
Related toVariations 1987 1
Karl Fulves Mouths of Babes easily obtaining knowledge about random things
1988
Interlocutor (Issue 49)
215
Ross Johnson Double Speak spectator selects word from newspaper, prediction in envelope given to other spectator before the show
Feb. 1988
Magick (Issue 402)
2007
Felix Greenfield, Lee Noble Let's Talk doing the brainwave deck over the radio for host, wording
Feb. 1988
Magick (Issue 402)
2009
Walter Webb The Unsuspected Stooge on stooges and how to bring them in play
  • Ironic Reality
  • New Approach Needed
  • An Example
  • Volunteer or Stooge?
  • A Committee of Stooges
  • Step Forward, Volunteers
  • Changed Perspective
Mar. 1988
Magick (Issue 403)
2015
Richard Webster Triskaidekaphoboia thirteen business cards with words written on one side, spectator selects only one with positive word
Apr. 1988
Magick (Issue 404)
2019
Charles "Cicardi" Scott Psychic Square people write numbers on billets and place them inside box, sixteen are selected and performer tells spectator where to write them down, Magic Square number matches number a spectator is thinking of, Otis Manning box
May 1988
Magick (Issue 405)
2021
Gene "Phantini" Grant The H/W Schism multiple-out using Himber wallet
June 1988
Magick (Issue 406)
2028
Richard Osterlind The Osterlind Utility Gimmick plastic shiner
July 1988
Magick (Issue 408)
2037
Loren Pankratz Love Affair using a couple, person writes name on paper and hides it in one of several film canister, partner locates it
Aug. 1988
Magick (Issue 409)
2041
Charles "Cicardi" Scott, Mike Schwartz, Bob Syrup Mind Storm objects and words are noted before the show by spectators and placed inside envelopes, information is revealed during show and enveloped allocated correctly
Oct. 1988
Magick (Issue 411)
2051
Tommy Tucker Talk of the Town! named word appears on blank index card
Nov. 1988
Magick (Issue 413)
2063
Richard Osterlind Shadow Images
Dec. 1988
Magick (Issue 414)
2069
Nathan Stark Menta-Match divination of word, spectator writes word on card and put it in envelope
Dec. 1988
Magick (Issue 415)
2075
Matchmaker No. 38, three different-colored silks for performer and spectator, performer blindfolded, spectator lifts a silk and performer lifts one of same color, stooge
1988 113
Philip T. Goldstein Psign prediction of a sign, eight different symbols on a paper
1988 8
George G. Kaplan Ein Stegreif-Annoncentest ads torn out of newspaper and put in envelopes, ad in chosen envelope divined, cross cut force with envelopes
Also published here
  • Hugard's Magic Monthly
Apr. 1988
Intermagic (Vol. 13 No. 4)
179
Terri Rogers Carrier Pigeon origami fold as prediction, actual prediction written on paper
Also published here 1988 74
Ray Grismer Pseudo-Psychometry punch-marked envelopes
1988 20
Al Bertini Das Album folder with pictures, pictures are numbered on the back and number is named, picture is predicted
1988
Magische Blätter (Vol. 2 No. 1)
5
Peter Wilker Historia von Dr. Johann Fausten spectator ends up with losing value, PATEO, using chips with numbers
Inspired by 1988
Magische Blätter (Vol. 2 No. 4)
1
Peter Wilker Die Dominos und die fehlende Historia prediction of chosen Dominoe, prediction is Dominoe with mirror attached as a joke, mirror is removed and correct numbers can be seen, PATEO
1988
Magische Blätter (Vol. 2 No. 4)
3
Philip T. Goldstein Monaural spectator thinks of name in address book with the performer divines
1989 14
Bruce Barnett Dream World chosen Tarot card has name on back
Inspired by Mar. 1989
Magick (Issue 419)
2095
Charles "Cicardi" Scott 'T' Party graphology presentation for pseudo psychometry
May 1989
Magick (Issue 422)
2109
Jonathan Cooke Dark Mirror design divination, special shiner
June 1989
Magick (Issue 424)
2120
Ted Karmilovich Sense-Sations! photos are placed inside envelopes, spectator selects one with sad story among happy pictures
VariationsAlso published here July 1989
Magick (Issue 425)
2123
David Lederman View Point shiner model on business card, design duplication
Aug. 1989
Magick (Issue 426)
2130
Neil Somerville Oracle force of certain tarot card, faced deck
Aug. 1989
Magick (Issue 426)
2131
Charles "Cicardi" Scott Just Testing using Grismer's "What's Your Sign" for pre-show work
Related to Aug. 1989
Magick (Issue 427)
2134
Rudy T. Hunter Destinations baggage tags with names of travel destination, one is chosen and predicted in envelope
Sep. 1989
Magick (Issue 428)
2140
Michael Schwarz Color Tarot divination of chosen Tarot card, reading
Sep. 1989
Magick (Issue 428)
2141
Jules Hirsch Impromptu Psychometry wrapping objects in Kleenex tissues
Variations Oct. 1989
Magick (Issue 429)
2144
Neal Rider Initials psychological forces with audience (Major effects), then one spectator receives initials transmitted by performer, written on paper ball
Nov. 1989
Magick (Issue 431)
2154
Al Koran Take One No. 75, three different coins on table, three spectators each take a coin, performer finds out who has which
1989 104
Edward Bagshawe, Sam Schwartz, Karl Fulves Metalogic No. 77, four coins, each represents a president, one chosen and divined
1989 106
Terri Rogers Brieftaube origami fold as prediction, actual prediction written on paper
Also published here July 1989
Intermagic (Vol. 14 No. 4 & 5)
183
Stephen Tucker Amalgam one ahead with color, number and card, clever construction
Also published here Oct. 1989
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 1)
27
Roy Johnson D.D.D. "Design and Digit Detector"
a chosen ESP card and a chosen plastic sleeve are divined, prop-heavy
Also published here 1989 18
Roy Johnson The Murder Game three spectators with weapons, fourth spectator locates murder
Inspired by 1989 66
Roy Johnson The Crown Affair four objects on table, two-way-out instructions, remaining item predicted, three phases
Inspired byAlso published here 1989 85
Steve Beam Brained a card peeked, one remembered from looking at the fan, third one thought of, one by one performer reverses cards behind his back, see also p. 578 for ideas by Harry Levine
1990 561
Richard Webster Destination Unknown two piles of cards with holiday destinations, two spectator select same destination
Jan. 1990
Magick (Issue 433)
2163
Rudy T. Hunter Body Double doppelgänger presentation, zodiac sign and question are divined, using Grismer's What's Your Sign?
Related toVariations Jan. 1990
Magick (Issue 434)
2171
Billie Rean Pop Gallery several people draw something on a cardboard, drawings are shuffled and handed out, performer sorts the drawings to the people who actually drew them
Related to Feb. 1990
Magick (Issue 435)
2173
Charles "Cicardi" Scott The Phoenix Concept carbon clipboard impression device
  • The Device
  • The Approach
  • Choosing a Spectator
  • Introducing the Clipboard (Ray Grismer's Whats Your Sign?, no details)
  • The Next Step (mathematical number divination, see Annemann reference)
  • And the Real Work
Related to Feb. 1990
Magick (Issue 435)
2177
Gary Lee Williams Pencil Reading: The Arcane Art - Part I
  • Definition
  • Learning the Technique
  • Identify Stylistic Differences
  • Mirror Images
  • Special Advantages
  • Using a Training Partner
  • Speed Reading
Apr. 1990
Magick (Issue 437)
2187
Tyson Opening Up humorous prediction, jumbo card held and spectator names any card
May 1990
Magick (Issue 439)
2195
Gary Lee Williams Pencil Reading: The Arcane Art - Part II
  • Camouflage Your Interest
  • Timing
  • Identifying Drawings
  • Give Thought to the Environment
  • The Unwritten Word
  • Combinations
May 1990
Magick (Issue 439)
2197
Rudy T. Hunter Revelations spectator write initials on pieces of paper, correct allocation, with reading
June 1990
Magick (Issue 440)
2201
Neil Somerville Cat Eye four words are written on paper, one is selected and divined and predicted by performer
Aug. 1990
Magick (Issue 443)
2214
Riley G. Matthews Shape & Color spectator selects color and draws symbol before the show, duplication of shape and correct color
Oct. 1990
Magick (Issue 446)
2230
Philip T. Goldstein Sechel several cards with yiddish words, prediction in envelope in form of ABC cards
Oct. 1990
Magick (Issue 446)
2231
Marco Fida Whizzer written name and Zodiac divined, using Grismer's What's Your Sign?
Inspired byRelated to Nov. 1990
Magick (Issue 447)
2234
Richard Mark Pre-Show Work: An Analysis
  • Impression Device
  • Beware of Ethical Issues
  • Classifications
  • Time
  • Audience Cooperation
  • Presentation
  • Performance Attributes
  • Four-Side Triangle
  • Get Started
Nov. 1990
Magick (Issue 447)
2237
Bruce Elliott Adam's Apple No. 70, wrists of performer tied, apple travels from one hand to the other
Related to 1990 147
Ben Harris Mental Photography three photographs are introduced, three spectators each select one, performer divines who has which one
1990 34
Michael Weber Crosswords partly filled crossword puzzle, divination of a word
Related toAlso published here 1990 2
Paul Hallas Name Power Milton Aces with ABC cards to reveal selected name
Inspired by
  • Geoff Scalbert's "The Milton Aces" in "Scalbert's Selected Secrets" 1982
1990 6
Paul Hallas 50 - 50 Opener prediction of coin toss, heads or tails written on a cards
1990 16
Basil Horwitz Der Horwitz-Buchtest spectator takes any book and choses any word, which he writes on a blank card, word is divined
Also published here July 1990
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 3)
97
Basil Horwitz Publicity ESP five ESP symbols are sealed in envelopes and the envelopes are numbered, spectator divines symbols by matching them to a second set of ESP cards on the table
Also published here July 1990
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 3)
100
Alexander de Cova Zodiak spectator looks up what's written about his zodiac sign in a thin book, performer divines sign and it is predicted in an envelope in the book, reading direction of gaze
Inspired by
  • "Celestial Thought" (Ken de Courcy, Supreme Magic Co., 1984)
1990 1
Philip T. Goldstein Concept Fishing
1991 10
Philip T. Goldstein Digression: Concealed Cards rough-smooth marking method (through handkerchief)
1991 12
Bob Fillman, Tan Hock Chuan Tan/Fillman Principle distinguish papers by grain (the way they bend)
1991 12
Philip T. Goldstein Soloflex selected information on double-sided word & picture cards is divined
Inspired byRelated toVariations 1991 33
Philip T. Goldstein Riposte envelopes with items inside, selection with back turned is divined, sound reading
Inspired byAlso published here 1991 44
Michael Weber The Laying-On of Hands prediction of an object, pateo
1991 75
Michael Weber Crosswords partly filled crossword puzzle, divination of a word
VariationsAlso published here 1991 77
Michael Weber Just the Fax psychological test is faxed and answers predicted, psychological forces
1991 117
Christoph Borer Wem die Stunde schlägt two spectators can form a time on a cardboard clock, time is predicted on pocket watch
1991 10
Christoph Borer Mehrere-Würfel-Force forcing an object among twelve, two dice
Related to 1991 18
Christoph Borer Imaginäre Würfel Force forcing a number with invisible dice
1991 21
Christoph Borer Mehrere-Würfel-Force forcing an object among twelve, two dice, with several outs
Related to 1991 6
Christoph Borer Runenmirakel one of several rune stones is selected and spectator draws symbol, performer duplicates the drawing
Also published here 1991 8
Christoph Borer Geheime Wünsche rune stone prediction, one of thirteen
1991 14
Roy Baker PATEO Force
1991 15
Steve Dusheck Experiment No. 5 thumb tack at tip of thumb tip to mark cards or paper
  • bill pierced behind back at certain position
1991 48
Lee Earle Digit Master prediction on folded business card, three-digit number on post-it
Feb. 1991
Magick (Issue 451)
2253
Dick Steiner Word Perfect envelope with prediction of formed word, using scrabble pieces, Himber wallet
Feb. 1991
Magick (Issue 452)
2259
Jules Hirsch Eye of a Child pseudo-psychometry with drawings from a spiral-bound steno pad
Mar. 1991
Magick (Issue 453)
2265
Richard Webster Pointing the Bone out of this world, using pictures of aborigine, dead or alive, erasable pen
Apr. 1991
Magick (Issue 454)
2269
Ted Karmilovich Hidden Thoughts before the spectator writes down a color, a word and a number and puts sheets inside envelopes, during show performer divines content and finds correct envelopes
Related to July 1991
Magick (Issue 457)
2283
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Stressed Out prediction of which body part from doll is removed, using a tear-apart stress doll
July 1991
Magick (Issue 458)
2290
Rudy T. Hunter State's Right prediction of city, stuck under chair
Sep. 1991
Magick (Issue 460)
2300
Docc Hilford Hypno Daze spectator is blindfolded and scribbles on business card, initials of selection can be read, spectator also writes other information for instance date of coin
Oct. 1991
Magick (Issue 462)
2309
Thomas Alan Waters Spyklic sum prediction, sum of added numbers can be multiplied by number using a die, 142857
Oct. 1991
Magick (Issue 462)
2310
Karrell Fox The "Imposiword" Book Test "one word will stand out to you", large word on pull
1991 77
Ali Bongo Bongo-Bingo-Box box with numbered balls, forcing numbers
Also published here 1991 8
Ali Bongo Forcieren mit einem Tuch forcing with a devil's handkerchief
1991 10
Ali Bongo Forcieren eines Farb-Chips chips on strings in a bag, to force a color
1991 12
Diabelli Runen spectator draws a rune symbol on piece of paper which is then sealed in envelope, other spectator selects rune stone with same symbol
1991 27
Diabelli Pendeln one of five ESP cards is selected with pendulum, it is marked with an X on the back, boardmarker ink
1991 34
Basil Horwitz Gedankenlesen und Kontrolle spectator divines ESP card of other spectator
Also published here June 1991
Intermagic (Vol. 16 No. 2)
59
Basil Horwitz Symbol-Übertragung any symbol on blank card is copied
Also published here June 1991
Intermagic (Vol. 16 No. 2)
73
T. Page Wright Psychological Card Problems introduction to psychological forces and things like that
  • Psychological Forces
1991 278
Nelson Hahne Psychic Cigarette Paper cigarette paper crumbled up, number and color appear/predicted on it, either by writing or number written in named color
1991 282
Gary Kurtz The Ghostwriter
  • Basic Technique
Related to 1991 2
Gary Kurtz Symbolism "Application #1"
two geometric symbols are divined on cardboard pieces
1991 3
Gary Kurtz Additional Techniques
  • Spacing Letters and Numbers
  • Varying the Underwritten Print
1991 5
Gary Kurtz In the Business Card Holder "Application #2"
1991 6
Gary Kurtz Old Loves prediction using the previously described Business Card Holder application
1991 7
Gary Kurtz The Wallet Prediction - Lottery "Application #3"
1991 8
Gary Kurtz Add-A-Number sum predicted
1991 10
Gary Kurtz The Peanut Can "Application #4"
number of peanuts in jar predicted
Inspired by 1991 12
Gary Kurtz Addendum - Replacing the Underwriter Lead
1991 15
Alexander de Cova Tarot Power spectator pushed a chosen tarot card into a book, page number at that position is noted and a word from that page, card, number and word predicted between two tied sheets
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here 1991 11
Daryl J. Bem Psychic Psenders two spectators draw the same image
Related to 1991 11
Jeff Evason Cardstab Routine thought of card is found
Inspired by 1991 34
Chuck Hickok The Three T's (Telesthesia, Telepathy, and Teleportation) spectator divines serial number, bill is burnt and found restored in box, bill duplication method
Inspired by
  • Bob Christenson'r routine in "Vibrations" #136.
1991 35
David Himelrick Calculator Caper numbers added on calculator, total matches prediction
1991 39
Ted Karmilovich Sense-Sations photos are placed inside envelopes, spectator selects one with sad story among happy pictures
Also published here 1991 40
Roy Miller The Pharmaceutical Psychic based on dealer trick "Clairvoyance", six pillboxes in a bag, one is removed and spectator places a billet inside, performer locates correct box inside the bag and note on billet is divined
1991 48
Peter Zenner Rattling the Koran Medallion Gold Medallion meets Rattle Box
prediction of number on medallion
Related to 1991 68
Punx Only Now with prediction of which key inside envelope
1991 71
Diabelli Ear of the Dragon as Harry Meier, three objects in three bags, one is removed while performer turns away, ashes are placed on paper and image of chosen object appears, audible method
1991 72
Tommy Tucker ESP Quotient Test two sets of five cards
1991 72
Ross Johnson Kross Out the Sins of Omission drawing, number and word written down and sealed in envelopes before the show are divined
Inspired by
  • "Sins of Omission" (Dan Huffman, Linking Ring, Vol. 67 No. 11, Nov. 1987)
Related to
1991 79
Roy Johnson Objective three objects selected via cards with words on them, predicted, one-ahead
Aug. 1992
New Sorcerer (Vol. 1 No. 2)
5
Corvello 10/11 Force
Aug. 1992
New Sorcerer (Vol. 1 No. 2)
9
Docc Hilford Destiny's Daughter peek business card case, divination of word, à la Jaks Wallet
Feb. 1992
Magick (Issue 467)
2333
Rudy T. Hunter Branch Manager words written on pad, chosen one is divined, branching anagram
Feb. 1992
Magick (Issue 468)
2341
Charles "Cicardi" Scott Insight psychometry with graphology presentation, on business cards
Mar. 1992
Magick (Issue 469)
2344
Maurice Fogel, Orville Wayne Meyer Fogelepathy divination of color, name and country, written on paper in envelopes
Mar. 1992
Magick (Issue 469)
2345
Rajneesh Madhok Pop Secret movie prediction, using newspaper movie list
May 1992
Magick (Issue 471)
2353
Thomas Alan Waters Auroracle word is written on index card and divined, hight-tech version of Dell-Epathy
Also published here May 1992
Magick (Issue 472)
2359
Jack Yeager Talking Tarot letters on business cards form selected Tarot card
June 1992
Magick (Issue 473)
2365
Jonathan Cooke Phone-e-Telepath prediction of color and number on post-it
July 1992
Magick (Issue 474)
2371
Ford Kross A Touch of Color cards with colors, chosen one is divined, Fillman principle
Sep. 1992
Magick (Issue 477)
2384
Tony Madden Freedom of Choice one of four coins is selected and predicted
Oct. 1992
Magick (Issue 478)
2389
Jack Yeager Lighter Touch prediction of one of three chosen lighters
Oct. 1992
Magick (Issue 479)
2394
Marcello Truzzi Cards out of Mind pre-show strategy, revealing a known person
Nov. 1992
Magick (Issue 480)
2400
Roy Johnson S.Z.D. a chosen ESP card and a chosen plastic sleeve are divined, prop-heavy
Also published here June 1992
Intermagic (Vol. 17 No. 1)
15
Ted Lesley The Berlin Bears spectator selects one of four different teddy bears, prediction of color of the bear and spectator's name, using Lesley's "The Informatico Principle"
1992 57
Larry Becker Sneak Thief pseudo psychometry with drawings, last drawing is duplicated
Related toVariations 1992 65
Larry White Get The Picture peek envelope, mirror flap
1992 83
Dan Tong Prediction dual reality, apparently spectator drew picture at home, using Larry White's Get The Picture envelope
1992 87
Larry Becker The $99.95 Miracle! Dick Tracy themed routine, chosen villain is predicted on memo-recording pen
1992 91
Larry Becker Crystal-Eyes second spectator sees chosen ESP symbol in wristwatch
Related to 1992 194
Larry Becker Kliptomaniac three coins with different dates are sealed in three envelopes, performer divines dates, with variation
Related toAlso published here
  • in "M.U.M." February, 1987.
1992 239
Larry Becker Mind Probe spectator choses a number from serial number, prediction on bill, simplified handling
Inspired byRelated to 1992 292
Larry Becker Boxxed method to peek inside box sealed with rubber bands, two effects, divination of number of dice and of playing card
Inspired by 1992 317
Larry Becker What Goes Around on the Zip Code marking for business cards and envelopes
Related to 1992 385
Larry Becker Mini-Deck playing cards are written on business cards, chosen one is divined, using Zip Code marking
1992 386
Larry Becker Jeopardy ZIP pseudo psychometry using business cards and chosen TV shows, ZIP marking principle
1992 387
Larry Becker Psych-ZIP objects in envelopes, pseudo psychometry, using ZIP marking principle
1992 388
Larry Becker ZIP-Lock performer writes numbers on business card, chosen one opens lock, ZIP marking principle
1992 388
Larry Becker Emotional ZIP emotion written on business card, performer locates card, ZIP marking principle
1992 389
Larry Becker Subliminal Persuasion spectator listens to music and then selects a word which is divined
1992 405
Larry Becker Transparen-See using Himber wallet / Becker Blockbuster wallet
  • Pre-Show Variation
1992 409
Kirk Charles The Balloon Prediction card with three balloon animals depicted, prediction of chosen one
Also published here May/June 1992
The Magic Menu (Vol. 2 No. 11)
116
Ken Meaux Cold Reading sound done by sitter when reader is wrong
July 1992
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 1)
12
Terry Nosek Tongue-Showing
July 1992
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 1)
12
Dr. Dan J. Alessini InstruMental prediction of a toy instrument and a thought-of tune
July 1992
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 1)
13
Richard Mark Into the Fourth Dimension three envelope test, name, hobby and zodiac sign, symbol duplication as finale
Sep. 1992
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 3)
1
Timothy Hyde Zip-Lock Psychometry using clear plastic zip-lock bags, various presentations
  • Watch This
  • Lie Detector
  • Murder
Inspired by Oct. 1992
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 4)
12
Jonathan Cooke Recycled Thoughts: Business Card Business using stack of business cards, glimpse under handkerchief, short card
Nov. 1992
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 5)
4
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Forcing the Time forcing a time
1992/1999 15
Confusing the Mathematician mathematical force using face of a watch
1992/1999 23
Thomas Alan Waters Dell-Epathy spectator writes four-letter word on slate, performer divines it by reading definition from a dictionary
Also published here 1993
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Magazine Miscellanea)
448
Thomas Alan Waters Auroracle word is written on index card and divined, hight-tech version of Dell-Epathy
Also published here 1993
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Magazine Miscellanea)
450
Thomas Alan Waters Signse astrological sign divination
Also published here
  • "New Invocation" No. 39, 1987
1993
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Magazine Miscellanea)
460
Corvello The Eleven Card Count multiple out count
1993
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Magazine Miscellanea)
472
Anthony Lindan Psychic Compatibility as Anthony linden, number divination
1993 892
Ted Karmilovich Hidden Memories named date on back of photograph inside wallet
Feb. 1993
Magick (Issue 484)
2421
Jack Yeager Tri-Ouija three miniature cards with different colored ouija boards, chosen one is predicted
Mar. 1993
Magick (Issue 486)
2430
Ted Karmilovich Mind Maze instructions inside envelopes, one selected is duplicated by performer, muscle reading presentation
Related to June 1993
Magick (Issue 490)
2449
Richard Osterlind Mirrored Darkly design duplication using pendulum and business card case
June 1993
Magick (Issue 490)
2450
Tony Madden Color Control prediction of chosen matchbox, different colors
June 1993
Magick (Issue 491)
2454
Charles "Cicardi" Scott Card Sense playing cards written on index cards, allocating them correctly, graphology presentation
Aug. 1993
Magick (Issue 493)
2463
Jack Yeager Witch's Stone on of four different colored stones is selected, prediction
Aug. 1993
Magick (Issue 493)
2464
Richard Webster Memorable Prohesies Nostradamus presentation, prediction, PATEO
Oct. 1993
Magick (Issue 495)
2473
Herb Dewey Cold Reading Ideas and Concepts
  • How to Get Started
  • Give Clients Something They Can Challenge
  • Two Types of Clients
  • What About Gays?
  • Big vs Small Hints
  • Look at Grooming
  • Don't Ask Many Questions?
Oct. 1993
Magick (Issue 495)
2477
C. James Rainho Ouch! nail under one of twelve cups, all but one cups are smashed
Nov. 1993
Magick (Issue 496)
2479
Steve Dusheck Color Pen Epic things written in different-colored pens, force with type of coin
1993 7
Steve Dusheck Chess Chance two-way out for black or white
1993 15
Steve Dusheck Dr. Rhine's Stones one of three different colored gems chosen and predicted with multiple outs
1993 45
Steve Dusheck Stooge Book Prediction
1993 52
Steve Dusheck Mental Choice Outdone one of six colors chosen, predicted
1993 76
Steve Dusheck You Can't Lose one of three colors chosen and predicted
1993 88
Steve Dusheck Mini Can Prediction one of four mini soda cans chosen and predicted
1993 91
Steve Dusheck Very Dry one of ten numbered discs chosen, it is predicted, writing on back with dry erase marker
Related toAlso published here
  • marketed ca. 1982
1993 96
Steve Dusheck Folded folded card(s) in bulldog clip predict free roll of dice
1993 118
Ken De Courcy Baby-Puppe-Effekt baby puppet taken from bag, one of seven spectators chosen as father, he is predicted, PATEO force
Variations Mar. 1993
Intermagic (Vol. 17 No. 4 & 5)
165
Roy Baker PATEO Force
Mar. 1993
Intermagic (Vol. 17 No. 4 & 5)
166
Toni Forster PATEO Handling
Mar. 1993
Intermagic (Vol. 17 No. 4 & 5)
169
Toni Forster Gedanken-Projektion two things predicted on pieces of paper
Inspired by June 1993
Intermagic (Vol. 18 No. 1)
25
Justin Higham (ESP)ionage normal cards have ESP Symbols on their face, one chosen and divined
1993 21
Chuck Fayne Cheap Date spectator takes out any coin, date is divined, coin index
1993 7
Harry Anderson One In a Million matchboxes are thrown into audience, one contains bill and person finding it is used for experiment
1993 81
Stan Alexander The Eye of the Mind divination of thought ESP symbol, using NLP eye cues
1993 6
David Lederman Poor Man's Pseudo-Psychometry marking pages on a spiral bound pad of paper, holes
Related to Jan. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 7)
2
Farvel the Marvel Numero off-beat number divination
Feb. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 8)
9
Mary Tomich Crystallized Thought prediction of chosen Zodiac card, 10-11 force
Feb. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 8)
11
Jonathan Cooke An Amazing Coincidence two decks, coincidentally matching pair is predicted
Apr. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 10)
4
Allen Swift Psychic Cryptology prediction of chosen American president, using calculation and then transferring number to letter to find name, cryptology presentation
July 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 1)
1
Raimo Patronen Psychic Gift as Raimo Patronen, eight cards with wishes for Santa Claus, spectator select a gift, write their name on the bottom and tear gift away, performer divines who has chosen which gift
Aug. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 2)
1
Leo Boudreau The Mind's Eye: The Tactile Tarot tarot card under handkerchief is divined, reading, using tactile marking system
divination of a four letter word from a list, with handkerchief and alphabet cards
Inspired byRelated to Sep. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 3)
10
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Sport Psychometry cards of various sports are placed in envelopes, performer divines who picked what sport
Sep. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 3)
11
Leo Boudreau The Mind's Eye: Necessary Roughness alternative tactile marking system, Gray Code
Related to Oct. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 4)
6
Rajneesh Madhok Prescription for Success prediction of color of pill and how often it has to be taken, invisible pills, prediction in form of large pill which stands up by itself
Inspired by Nov. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 5)
1
Herb Dewey Magnetic Personality sitter on chair finds himself drawn to reader
Dec. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 6)
1
Moshe Botwinick Uneasy Lies the Mind: III. Eye Lie as Moshe Botwinik, person thinks of a number and has to lie when asked, performer reveals it, no props
Dec. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 6)
5
Philip T. Goldstein Contimental any European country thought of and divined
Variations 1994 3
Philip T. Goldstein Range-Rider Branching Anagrams applied to States in the USA
1994 6
Philip T. Goldstein Shufflegram
  • First Avenue (with fishing)
  • Second Avenue (where spectator looks at a word in a dictionary as tell)
Inspired by
  • "Webster Had A Word For It" (Stewart James, Linking Ring)
1994 38
Philip T. Goldstein Zodiagnostic word thought of from small zodiac booklet
VariationsAlso published here 1994 52
Philip T. Goldstein Menu Pause price of imaginary dinner predicted
Inspired byAlso published here 1994 126
Al Mann The Naked Thought prediction and mind reading, one ahead with 3 billets
1994 1
Al Mann The Quantum Leap with four cards, one ahead routine with the opener move
1994 4
Al Mann The Secret Marks with paper clips
1994 5
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Psychokinetic Touches spectator feels tapping sensations on his shoulder even though a second spectator has been touched
Related toVariations 1994 4
Bob Gill Covering All Angles on multiple out prediction, classic with small choices
Inspired by
  • "Sales Talk" (Len Becher, Abracadabra)
Jan. 1994
New Sorcerer (Vol. 1 No. 6)
10
Bob Gill Extra Sensory Prediction chosen ESP symbol predicted
Jan. 1994
New Sorcerer (Vol. 1 No. 6)
10
Bob Gill Invisible Choice dice rolled, number predicted with coins
Jan. 1994
New Sorcerer (Vol. 1 No. 6)
13
Bob Gill Boxing Match three coins in box, chosen one predicted
Jan. 1994
New Sorcerer (Vol. 1 No. 6)
15
Alexander de Cova Das Transparente Clipboard
  • Die Herstellung es Clipboards
  • Die Zettel
  • Wie das Clipboard arbeitet
  • Die "Klassische" Präparation
  • Methoden, das Deckblatt unbemerkt beiseite zu bringen
  • Die Umschlag-Methode
Also published here 1994 119
B.C. Milnov Odd Coincident same as The Impossible Prediction, impromptu stooge
Also published here 1994 4
Al Mann The VIP's Choice waitress and spectator write the same number, opener move
1994 5
Basil Horwitz Spectator Turned Psychic spectator selects an ESP card, with help of the symbols on the case, a second spectator divines the card, the symbol was predicted as well
1994 19
Basil Horwitz ESP Challenge Mind Control blindfolded, three spectator select an ESP symbol and seal it up, performer hands correct envelope to each spectator, divines symbol and shows correct prediction
1994 31
Basil Horwitz £100 ESP Test shuffled ESP deck, top three cards are predicted
1994 39
Dupre Didier Vaudou six cards with voodoo dolls printed on them, invisible die is thrown and one card selected, prediction in envelope
Mar. 1994
The Minotaur (Vol. 6 No. 1)
6
Tony Bartolotta Thought In Color movie star and color chosen, prediction in envelope in which chosen actor is striked through
Inspired by 1994
Rigmarole (Issue 6)
69
Jay Weiler Reading Cold on Weiler's cold reading method
1994
Rigmarole (Issue 6)
72
Joseph Dunninger Psycho Thought
1994
Rigmarole (Issue 8)
90
Tony Bartolotta Number Con two numbers named, their total match previous prediction
1994
Rigmarole (Issue 9)
104
Ali Bongo Lucky Number prediction of a number from 1-10 in envelope
Also published here 1994 2
David Burmeister Object D'art card selected using dart, cards attached to board, written prediction
1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 1)
2
Lynda Lovecraft Give the Lady Credit Psychometry using cards from spectators wallets
1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 1)
3
Philip T. Goldstein Positive Negative invisible coin and is flipped into the air, coin and heads/tails is predicted
Related toVariations 1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 2)
6
Daniel Terelmes Synaptic Symbols spectators name objects which are drawn on business cards, chosen one is duplicated, see p. 24 for credits
1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 4)
13
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Please Be Seated four chairs, three people sit down and empty one matches number written down by spectator
Related to 1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 4)
14
Kenton Knepper Linguistic Deception lists with words, chosen words are divined
1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. Quarterly Supplement #1)
18
Tom Stone Guidichar living dead test with lies and truth presentation, billets are stapled
Also published here 1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 5)
22
Chris Hurlbert The 68th Parallel numbers written on paper, paper is folded and cut, total of face-up number is forced
Inspired by 1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 7)
29
Allen B. Brannum Graph-ometry checklists are handed out and spectators have to write a sentence, performer allocates handwritings correctly
1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 9)
38
Ted Lesley Black Magic method to read information of business card, card placed inside envelope, using stack of cards
Also published here
  • "Magische Welt" Vol. 27, No1. 1978. P. 27.
1994 89
Ted Lesley Border Intelligence using used writing pad as a word index
1994 115
Ted Lesley Symbolico deck with symbols, chosen one is divined, Koran type with pumping feature
1994 121
Ted Lesley Effects for an Invisible Author ideas with "Magic Pens", invisible ink becomes visible when drawing with other pen over it
  • The Book Test
  • Living an Dead
  • Pseudo Psychometry
Related to
  • Larry Becker's "The $5,000 Challenge Prediction"
1994 125
Ted Lesley The Mentalist's Tablecloth magnets under tablecloth, plate lifter used, to cue spectator, move objects etc.
  • The Dung Beetle Revelations
  • The Living Dead
  • Greased Ghost (Haunted deck with plate lifter method)
  • Grand Mal Geller (spoon in bag moves and bends)
Related to 1994 132
Ted Lesley Crimmerian Psychometry pseudo psychometry, method to mark envelopes during performance, blindfolded
1994 173
Ted Lesley Black Magic² Pseudo Psychometry, information written on business cards, last information is a number which is divined by doing a magic square
Inspired by 1994 177
Punx Impression Method impression taken from note written with a pencil
Also published here
  • "Super Punx Test" in "Fourth Dimensional Mystery"
1994 179
Ted Lesley Herald from the Invisible Realms an invisible though of card is put in an invisible envelope and sealed in an empty visible envelope, including sticker with named number, Teleport Envelope
Related to 1994 196
Barrie Richardson Page Force coin
1994 204
Marking by Paper Grain can be differentiated by feel inside envelope
1994 72
PATEO Force
1994 15
Alexander de Cova Ein transparentes Clipboard
  • Die Herstellung es Clipboards
  • Die Zettel
  • Wie das Clipboard arbeitet
  • Die "klassische" Präparation
  • Methoden, das Deckblatt unbemerkt beiseite zu bringen
  • Die Umschlag-Methode
  • Routinenvorschläge
Also published here 1994 3
Timothy Wenk Tune Psychometry songs written on index cards are assigned to correct spectators, last one divined, punch markings
1994 13
Tim Conover Developing Your Creativity "Outline of a Lecture - Part 3: Putty Peek", silly putty to get impression of writing
Jan. 1994
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 7)
13
Raimo Patronen Psychic Beer five tubes with numbers, four are eliminated and under remaining one is a beer, envelopes with numbers, spectator selects same number as one with beer
July 1994
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 1)
11
Jonathan Cooke Make an Impression wax impression device, design duplication
Oct. 1994
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 4)
4
Leo Boudreau The Mind's Eye: Four Play letters on cards, spectator forms a word which is divined by performer,
Nov. 1994
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 5)
10
Bruce Bernstein Cold Reading stock reading lines
Related to 1994 5
Bruce Bernstein Mentalist's Card Through Table named card penetrates table
Also published here 1994 15
Roberto Giobbi Weitere Ideen further ideas for using a money clip as shiner
1994 (ca.) 7
Thomas Alan Waters 52 to 36 Choice Limitation
1995 2
Philip T. Goldstein Key to the Future in box is prediction on which attempt the lock opens
Also published here 1995 6
John Riggs Procrastinating Prognostication prediction of selected headline
1995 57
John Riggs A Mullica Wallet Routine prize prediction on receipt in wallet
1995 63
John Riggs A Bird of Different Feather bag with cards cut in quarters, performer finds pieces of thought of card
Inspired by
  • Robert Baker's "Birds of a Feather" in "Shared Thoughts"
1995 65
John Riggs Your Good Fortune, Miss! prediction of a gem stone and a tarot card
1995 74
Karrell Fox Dream Girls five photos of actresses chosen, performer divines them
1995 61
Simon Aronson The Cross-Index Index - Charting the Course on card indexes and the cross-index index idea
  • Above Suspicion
  • Cross Indexing Two Variables
  • Charts and Lists
1995 241
Simon Aronson Signs zodiac sign cards specify one's lucky number, color, symbol..., cross-index index with example effects
1995 271
Simon Aronson A Long Routine: Three is a Charm three spectators, card, color and symbol selected, position of card and color and symbol written on zodiac chart when spectator's signs are looked up
1995 298
Simon Aronson Uncharted Territory more ideas for "Signs" and the cross-index index
  • Variants
  • Lists, Grids and Tables
  • Other Formats
  • Conclusion
1995 302
Theophil "Philius" Weidmann Magicians Choice with five objects, thoughts and structure
1995 14
Theophil "Philius" Weidmann Gezeichnete Gedanken bold and clever design duplication, different colored pens and an easy drawing are divined
1995 16
Theophil "Philius" Weidmann Forcing a Number with the hand, spectator grabs a finger
1995 28
Karl Fulves WOW! MOM! No. 31, simple two-way out prediction, bloodless hand
1995 43
Karl Fulves Confederates chapter intro
1995 85
Karl Fulves Numbers in Mind No. 60, hidden numbers revealed by performer, using a confederate
1995 85
Karl Fulves Guilty Party No. 61, using a confederate
1995 87
Karl Fulves A Mind for Money No. 62, chosen coin divined, using a confederate
1995 88
Felix Farrell Mental Horoscope divination of zodiac sign, works only in german
1995 33
Robert Cassidy The Psychological Forces objects found outside, with script
Also published here 1995 6
Alexander de Cova Zum Taschenschreiben pocket writing tip
Also published here Mar. 1995
Intermagic (Vol. 19 No. 2)
56
Lloyd E. Jones Ein Einmann-Gedankenlese-Akt two spectators on stage divine things, instant stooge message cards
Mar. 1995
Intermagic (Vol. 19 No. 2)
65
Larry Becker No-Brainer Q & A several cards with question about zodiac, favorite color etc., performer allocates them correctly and gives a brief reading
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 10)
41
Samuel Hawley News-Wordy spectator circles word on newspaper before the show, word is divined
Related to 1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 11)
46
Cross Sum Force Nine force, done with envelopes
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 12)
50
Ross Johnson The Really Real Prediction numbers are formed using a bill, telephone number and a credit card, prediction of total
Inspired by
  • Jack London's "Almost Real Prediction"
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 13)
57
Ken Grady Domestic Deception picture duplication, clock is chosen and also time matches
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 14)
62
Philip T. Goldstein Poster stamp is selected using a pair of dice, postcard as prediction of country
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 16)
73
Thomas Gentle Kismet's Journey thought of traveling route through the US is divined by performer
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 2)
93
Travis Nelson Touch Technique method to apparently enhance divination of a thought, spectator is to touch his head where he visualizes a certain thought
Related to 1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 2)
94
John Riggs Dream Design cards with various symbols, one is named and on the back is name of spectator
Inspired by 1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 2)
95
Kenton Knepper Wax The Facts impression device made using Crayola Changeables crayons
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 5)
106
John Riggs Ultimate Psychometry psychometry with several objects, blindfolded and without marking system
Also published here
  • John Riggs' "The Ultimate Psychometry" in "The Complete Fortune Teller" 1995. P. 72.
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 5)
107
Tony Devine Payday check inside one of several envelopes is found by performer
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 6)
109
Jim Wuorio Presentation3 probability divination of three freely thought-of cards, high failure rate
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 6)
111
Chase Goforth A Savory Tip odor marking system for envelopes
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 7)
119
Alexander de Cova Mit einem Index idea using trouser pocket tube connection
1995 8
Alan Nguyen Voodoo Redo spectator randomly chooses where three pins are pushed into a voodoo doll, performer has correctly predicted the locations on a second voodoo doll
Inspired by
  • "Voodoo II" (Christian Chelman, Capriconian Tales, 1993, p. 52)
1995
Labyrinth (Issue 4)
4
Alan Nguyen Rune Speller Fortune Teller spectator thinks of a human interest and rolls special "rune dice" (dice with multiple letters) depending on the letters of that word, performer knows what human interest he is thinking of
Inspired by
  • Name? (Lou Boudreau, Vibrations [PEA's newsletter], Aug. 1991)
1995
Labyrinth (Issue 4)
11
Book page glimpse
1995
Labyrinth (Issue 4)
21
Book page Riffle Force
1995
Labyrinth (Issue 4)
23
Alan Nguyen The Natural Anagram Principle narrowing down to a specific word that was thought of from a group of words (on a page)
Variations 1995
Labyrinth (Issue 4)
27
Alan Nguyen, Gene "Phantini" Grant Peek Bank fair choice of page for spectator (forcing bank), performer can divine thought-of word
Related to
  • Name? (Charles H. Miller, The Linking Ring, ca. 1960)
1995
Labyrinth (Issue 4)
30
Bob Farmer Efficient Fishing
  • Overview: Two Fishing Rods
    • Binary Fishing
    • Majority Fishing
  • The Magic Combination
    • Combo Fishing
  • The Nguyen Anagram Revisited
    • Analysis
    • Conclusion
Inspired by 1995
Labyrinth (Issue 5)
17
Jerry K. Hartman Word Wise cards are randomly selected and arranged by spectator to designate a specific word in a book, performer has predicted it
1995 217
Gordon Bean Sun, Sand and Wind stencil used to make sun-burn image on heat-sensitive paper, same design is burned onto performer's body, "Honorable Mention" in "Heat Stroke of Genius Contest"
Oct. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 2)
49
Steven Brehe The Pendulum Glimpse question written on business card is mixed with other cards, answered by performer using pendulum and runes
Jan. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 7)
1
Raimo Patronen Animal Magnetism magnetic sensation using two stones
Jan. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 7)
15
Ralph Fowler The Almost Perfect Code - Part 3
  • Coding Articles
  • Comedy Gags
  • Coins
  • Dollar Bill
  • Cold Reading
Feb. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 8)
13
Dr. E. Raymond Carlyle Kismet on Mental Masterpiece. impression device on card box, carbon
Inspired by Apr. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 10)
11
Paul Harris The Nowhere Man giving the spectator the feeling that he is invisible, x-1 stooges
1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 3 (Issue Conversations from the Edge)
319
Dan Harlan Business Sense several names in a category are called out by the spectator's and noted on business cards, chosen one is predicted in envelope
Inspired by
  • Jim G. Thompson, Jr. & Eddie Clever's "Aforesaid" in "The Linking Ring", June 1947
Sep. 1996
The Minotaur (Vol. 8 No. 3)
10
David Britland News Flash word in newspaper, carbon
Also published here 1996
Intermagic (Vol. 20 No. 4 & 5)
172
Bev Bergeron Mental Murmors newspaper adverts pasted on index cards, selected one is divined by second spectator, voice recorder pen
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 9)
125
Richard Webster Pin-Up Postcard several postcards of mountains and one with a pin-up, reading body language of man to divine, when he is looking at picture of lady
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 10)
129
Dave Arch Double Divination zodiac sheet for Center Tear and with mnemonic aid for Grismer's "What's Your Sign?"
Related to 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 10)
130
Mona Santow KOLD Radio Readings getting information from the radio format people listen too, in an office environment
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. Quarterly Supplement #6)
134
Christopher Caldwell Th-Th-Th-That's All, Folks! prediction of one out of ten cards with Looney Tunes characters
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 11)
137
Lee Earle Korano Blanco post-it on book to write word down
Related to
  • Nicholas Einhorn's "Word in A Million"
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 12)
143
Ted Karmilovich Bold & Beautiful Prophecy prediction of symbol, name and city on three business cards, people read prediction and sit down if correct
Related to 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 14)
149
Leo Boudreau Picture Show three people select postcard, divined by performer
Inspired by 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 15)
158
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Mind Over Body spectator has eyes closed and arms in front of him, hands move up following words of performer
Related to
  • "Lift" (Derren Brown)
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 18)
169
Ty Kralin Whenever - Anywhere several words from dictionary are used, one selected and divined by performer
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 18)
171
Lee Earle Dream Scheme dream of spectator predicted printed in a book
Related to 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 3)
185
Grocki Safely Sealed three words from books are divined, before the show words were chosen and books sealed in envelopes
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 4)
190
Joseph M. White By the Numbers bag which contains discs with numbers on both sides, spectator selects some, total match named number, plastic forcing bag
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 4)
191
Bob Fillman Fillman Principle
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 7)
202
Christopher Caldwell Carded! prediction of chosen holiday greeting card, Koran 5-Star set-up
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 7)
203
Cold Reading Demographic cold reading stereotypes, different age groups and nationalities
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. Quarterly Supplement #9)
205
Dr. Juris Juris Prudence all but one objects from a box are selected by spectators and placed inside bags, performer allocates them correctly and last item turns out to be a dangerous one
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 8)
209
Mark Edward Reigning Cats and Dogs three spectator select either the word cat or dog before the show and each choses a letter, performer divines words and places people in order so word can be read, humorous routine
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 8)
211
Lee Earle Poor Man's Room Service named room number on plastic room key card
Inspired by
  • "Room Service" (Larry Becker & Don Wayne)
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 9)
214
Herb Dewey Mindblowing Psychic Readings readings based on age types and gender
Related to 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. Quarterly Supplement #11)
233
Lee Earle Lee Earle at the Editor's Desk on progressive anagrams
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 14)
244
Bruce Bernstein Emergency Mentalism things written on stripper business cards from different persons from audience, design duplication, book test application (making number from digits written by spectators)
Also published here 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 15)
246
Herb Dewey Mindblowing Psychic Readings, II readings based on age types and gender
Related to 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. Quarterly Supplement #12)
253
Doug Canning No Tell Hotel spectator thinks of a Vegas hotel, divined
Inspired by Oct. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 2)
72