Effects

5,836 entries in Mental Magic / Effects
500 per page
Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Chuck Hickok Demonstration Three: People Reading Plus five people draw something on cardboard
Inspired by 2002
Mentalism, Incorporated
81
Chuck Hickok Demonstration Five: Anything Can Be Learned spectator divines symbol, number and word from other spectator, dotted information
 		2002
Mentalism, Incorporated
107
Chuck Hickok My Closer: Final Forecast prediction of multiple information to close show, in an envelope
Related to 2002
Mentalism, Incorporated
119
Chuck Hickok Hickok's Way-Ahead Envelope strategy for predictions in multiple envelopes
 		2002
Mentalism, Incorporated
128
Chuck Hickok Bonus Demonstration Two: State of Mind flashcards with names of US states, one is named and on the back is name of spectator, different names on other cards
Inspired by 2002
Mentalism, Incorporated
148
Lewis Jones Paperchase words called out and one remembered by the spectator, cumulative/progressive anagram
 		2002
Ahead of the Pack
263
Ali Bongo Vodka Surprise beverages written on backs of cards, named card and beverage is predicted
 		2002
Lecture Notes — Geneva 2002
5
Ali Bongo Galloping Prediction musical chairs game, prediction of winner
 		2002
Lecture Notes — Geneva 2002
9
Steve Beam Sixty-Nine performer predicts numbers, alternately written down on business cards
 		2002
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 4
196
Wayne Dobson Invisible Lie Detector five cards with items on them, one remembered by spectator, item divined and shown in hand, second repeat phase with different method
 		2002
Dobson's Choice
8
Barrie Richardson The Power of Suggestion: The Heavy Pen
  • From My Thoughts
spectator is unable to pick up a pen on performer's open hand, small thread loop
Inspired by Jan. 2002
Genii (Vol. 65 No. 1)
60
David Ben Thought Duplication blindfolded
 		May 2002
Genii (Vol. 65 No. 5)
69
Philip T. Goldstein Clipper nail clippers put in one of several boxes, performer divines the box
 		May 2002
Genii (Vol. 65 No. 5)
83
Philip T. Goldstein Caffeinomenon
  • The Other Month
three coffee ingredients predicted on billets that are placed in a mug, glue in mug
 		July 2002
Genii (Vol. 65 No. 7)
64
Juan Tamariz Collective Telepathy divination of name written on a billet, whole audience divines the name
  • First Routine
  • Second Routine
 		Oct. 2002
Genii (Vol. 65 No. 10)
52
James Cuthbert Bit on the Backside prediction of heads or tails, coin in envelope with same side up, with chosen side written on other side as a gag
 		2002
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 9)
389
Richard Blackie $0.05 Quickie five cards with pictures of body parts to represent the five senses, prediction of chosen one
 		2002
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 9)
391
William Thomas Spoon Fed handle of spoon is twisted
 		2002
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 10)
397
Dave Arch The Omniscient Oracle prediction of oracle card, cross sum force
 		2002
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 10)
398
Max Gordon Credit Check credit cards in envelopes, pseudo psychometry and number of last card is divined
 		2002
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 11)
401
Christopher Caldwell Cassette Deck using papers from cassettes to select bands, prediction in form of record
 		2002
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 11)
403
Lee Earle Capital City postcards with capital cities of states of the union, named city is missing and named number predicted on paper band
 		2002
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 12)
406
William Thomas Hindsight spectator thinks of one of three objects, performer divines which one, body language method
 		2002
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 12)
407
Paul Alberstat Changing the Game prediction of chosen coin and which coin ends up heads up
 		2002
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 13)
411
Tony Bartolotta All About Eve revealing personal information about a spectator/guest
 		2002
Discoverie (Issue 8)
103
Luke Jermay RGM (Reversed Gestalt Moment) magician causes spectator to forget the name of a playing card shown to them
 		2002
7 Deceptions
4
Luke Jermay Cold Emotion Spectator chooses an emotion from an E-motion deck (deck of cards with emotions written on them), magician divines it
  • Alternative Handling: One Ahead routine, use E-motion deck to divine person, place, emotion with envelopes
Variations 2002
7 Deceptions
10
Luke Jermay Manipulation of Perception Word on paper is shown to two spectators. One sees "walk", one sees "bomb", the word is actually "the"
Related to 2002
7 Deceptions
25
Luke Jermay Circle Magician divines ESP symbol drawn by spectator
 		2002
7 Deceptions
33
Luke Jermay The Seventh Deception Magician removes the spectator's phobia (e.g. for spiders) through a grand ritual involving fire
 		2002
7 Deceptions
37
Luke Jermay A Twisted Palm Spectator stares at their palm, sees the lines start to warp and move on their own
Related to 2002
7 Deceptions
50
Tom Stone Giudichar living dead test with lies and truth presentation, billets are stapled
Also published here 2002
Skerries
21
Ryan Swigert Trans-Mentally Challenged color forced, performer takes out different pens and divines the one with the wrong color, but only cap is wrong and it writes in correct color
Also published here Jan. 2002
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 5)
71
Brian O'Neill Lucky Ticket roll with ticket strips, one forced with variation of Clip Line (cut newspaper strip) method
Also published here Apr. 2002
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 8)
80
Mike Bent Potter's Peppermint Prediction jelly bean flavor prediction, sucker element
Related to June 2002
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 10)
86
David Berglas Magician's Choice several spectator put objects on the table, two are selected and they match the predictions
Also published here Nov. 2002
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 3)
66
David Berglas Synchro Time spectator selects a time and turns the handles on a clock, performer divines it
Also published here Nov. 2002
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 3)
69
David Berglas Colored Discs four spectators select different colored balls from a box and put them in their pockets, then they get a board with a color matrix on one side and numbers on the other. A number is selected and the color matrix faced to the audience, eventually the performer divines the remaining ball in the box, each color and in which pocket it is and when the selected number is counted on the matrix it matches their selection. As a kicker a prediction of the remaining ball is shown
Also published here Nov. 2002
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 3)
70
Michel Huot Baby Prediction baby gag with celebrity, name of celebrity is then shown on back
Also published here Dec. 2002
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 4)
90
Docc Hilford Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper seance at private home, phone rings to answer questions, knife moves and note appears in pocket of spectator, Jack the Ripper presentation
 		2002
Band of the Hand
5
Docc Hilford, Kenton Knepper The Hermit of Dreams reading using playing cards and issue cards with problems and playing cards written on them, matching card is found, second effect where message appears on card wrapped in handkerchief
  • How to Make Issue Cards
  • Kenton's Symbolic "Issue" Meanings and Solutions
  • At-A-Glance Charts
 		2002
The Hermit of Dreams
4
Docc Hilford The First Experiment name of chosen object appears on card, pencil breaks on chest, sound in box, performer stops pulse in process
Inspired by
  • Ned Rutledge's "Green Bean Trick"
 2002
H. P. Lovecraft's at the Mountains of Madness
11
Docc Hilford The Second Experiment table lifts, books fall from bookshelf and object vanishes from chest on table
 		2002
H. P. Lovecraft's at the Mountains of Madness
14
Docc Hilford The Last Experiment various effects to finish story presentation, paper wrapped in map is found coated with slime, pouch falls of table, amulet vanishes, appearing eyeball
  • The Map
  • The Pouch
  • The Vapor
  • The Stengh
  • The Broken Amulet Cord
  • The Sogoroth
  • Madness
 		2002
H. P. Lovecraft's at the Mountains of Madness
16
Docc Hilford Before the Act setting up the room in advance
  • The Room
  • Music
  • The Guests
  • Your Place
 		2002
H. P. Lovecraft's at the Mountains of Madness
21
Patrick Richey, Docc Hilford The Reverend Doctor Patrick private reading Q&A technique, sitter thinks of three questions and performer writes answers on three business cards in three envelopes or vinyl folder
  • The Concept
  • The Reading
  • The Arcanum
  • The Goods
  • The Moves
  • The Tips
  • The Richey Seance
 		2002 ca.
The Richey Technique Revealed
4
Al Baker The One-Man "Lights Up" Seance tie for hands
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Al Baker's Book)
75
Al Baker Undercover drawing duplication, mirror (!)
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Al Baker's Second Book)
105
Al Baker Bending a Half Dollar
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Magical Ways and Means)
182
Al Baker Seeing Through Solid Matter numbers written on slate which is wrapped up, assistant can name total and numbers
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Magical Ways and Means)
214
Al Baker The Celebrity Feat stooge codes celebrity name with playing cards
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Magical Ways and Means)
234
Al Baker The Polish Psychic number coded through name over phone
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Magical Ways and Means)
235
Al Baker Living and Dead Test Plus with assistent, number total, code
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Magical Ways and Means)
236
Al Baker The Quick and the Dead "With the Baker Pellet Switch"
living and dead test with reading of dead name, finger tip
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Magical Ways and Means)
265
Al Baker Co-Incidentally spectator writes the same name as performer did earlier, centre tear
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Mental Magic)
291
Al Baker Al Baker's Envelope Switch window envelopes, Q&A routine application
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Mental Magic)
306
Al Baker Out of the Air
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Mental Magic)
320
Al Baker The Dead Man's Name with envelopes, one paper fits more loosely than others
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Mental Magic)
332
Al Baker The Telepathic Miracle "A Two-Person Mental Act"
design or word duplication by medium
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Pet Secrets)
419
Al Baker Magnetisn't with animation
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Pet Secrets)
438
Al Baker Checking the Dead Name using a slate
Also published here
  • Thayer's Trick of the Month Club, series 2, release No. 12, June 1932
 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Instructions)
547
Al Baker Living and Dead Problem
Also published here
  • Thayer's Trick of the Month Club, series 1, release no. 3, 1931
 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Instructions)
560
Al Baker Magnetisn't billet with special name on it moves, air through tubing in sleeve
Also published here
  • marketed 1931
 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Instructions)
562
Al Baker Mindreading Trick carbon paper notebook
Also published here
  • marketed 1931
 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Instructions)
562
Al Baker Thought Transcription several designs on billets, designs are duplicated, thumb tip
Also published here
  • marketed 1932 ca.
 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Instructions)
585
Al Baker Living Dead Test using sharp pencil ruse
Also published here
  • The Sphinx, Vol. 29 No. 7, Sep. 1930
 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Magazines)
631
Al Baker Impromptu Living and Dead Trick
2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Notebooks)
718
Al Baker Improved Living and Deack Trick
2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Notebooks)
719
David Ben Matchless Psychometry spectators write phone numbers inside matchboxes, performer returns each to spectator
Variations 2003
Tricks
113
David Ben Abstract Thought performer paints magic square for a thought-of age.
 		2003
Tricks
117
David Ben Design Duplication performer draws thought-of symbols, using stooge
 		2003
Tricks
125
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Related toAlso published here Mar./Apr. 2003
The Penumbra (Issue 6)
10
Tony Bartolotta Sonic Secrets kitchen objects written on blank cards mixed and put in card stand, one selected, it is predicted
 		2003
Hofzinser Notebook
37
Luke Jermay The Kats Kradle spectator marks a body part on a piece of paper, PK sensation and revealing of additional information
Inspired by 2003
Building Blocks
75
Luke Jermay Blind Sentence seeing with the fingertips, reading from a book
 		2003
Building Blocks
111
Luke Jermay Projected Personality spectator reads the color of performer's aura, prediction
 		2003
Building Blocks
117
Luke Jermay A Safe Anchor three business cards, two with smiley faces, one with skull, spectator finds positive cards
 		2003
Building Blocks
123
Luke Jermay A Strange Garden spectator looks at leaf and patter of it seems to move, then circle inside triangle force
 		2003
Building Blocks
141
Jay Sankey B-I-N-G-O Spectator stamps on a bingo card behind his back, prediction revealed to predict where spectator made the stamp
 		2003
Twenty Years Of Magic (Issue Tricks of the Trade)
41
Jay Sankey Psychic Silver Magician predicts coin that spectator will take out with three other coins in the family, surprise ending of all the coins' dates matching
 		2003
Twenty Years Of Magic (Issue Tricks of the Trade)
43
Alexander de Cova 6 Steine five white and one black stone
Inspired by
  • "Kurotsuke" (Max Maven, VideoMind 1, 1997)
VariationsAlso published here 		2003
Gambit
16
Philip T. Goldstein Humthing cards with names of different songs, chosen one is played / divined, using non-existent titles that sound plausible
 		2003
Saint Louis Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Just Chintz just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die
 		2003
Saint Louis Notes
4
Philip T. Goldstein Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
 		2003
Saint Louis Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein O a word deck and ABC cards are used, chosen word is divined
 		2003
Saint Louis Notes
6
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2003
... Land Notes
2
Philip T. Goldstein Clipper clippers hidden in one of several boxes is located, humorous airport security presentation
 		2003
... Land Notes
6
Christoph Borer Der Zauberfreund number, city and word is selected and all predicted on a parcel encoded in the sender's address, clear forcing bag
Also published here 2003
Bisingen 03
6
Christoph Borer Das Runen-Mirakel one of several rune stones is selected, prediction of rune symbol on pendant
Also published here 2003
Bisingen 03
8
Christoph Borer Das Duft-Dreieck prediction of chosen fragrances
Also published here 2003
Bisingen 03
13
David Williamson Prehensil Utensil spoon bending with secret extra bowl
Also published here 2003
MagiFest ManiFest
7
Dr. Stanley Jaks, Karl Fulves The Words Of Jaks two selections from word cards predicted
Inspired byRelated to 2003
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 8)
292
Dr. Stanley Jaks This Way Out three person think of number, city and animal, all predicted, written up by Bill Miesel
Related toAlso published here
  • "Mental-Wise #1" (Ed Mellon)
 2003
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 8)
294
Karl Fulves Mental Fone with idea to use cell phone to code and send picture of spectator
Inspired by
  • Fitch Cheney trick in Math Miracles (Wallace Lee)
 2003
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 8)
305
Karl Fulves Diminishing Squares magic square in which four numbers can be removed and a magic square remains, applications
  • Paycheck Poker
  • The Collins Square
  • Square Notes (fragmented magic squares)
Inspired by
  • Judah-Guest "Bi Color Cut"
 2003
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 8)
323
Vent Mental ventriloquism, see p. 333 for solution
Inspired by
  • "Satan, Cantor, and Infinity" (Smullyan)
Related to 		2003
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 8)
324
Antón "Mago Antón" López La Báscula scales drawn on a pad, weight of spectator is predicted on a slate and picture on pad changes
 		2003
La Magia Española del Siglo XX
238
Ali Bongo Pick-A-Pencil / Pick-A-Lollipop bunch of pencils, all removed but one, prediction
Also published here 2003
Lecture Notes — Morges 2003
3
Ali Bongo The Flying Saucers! cardboard plates with numbers, one has a prize, very brief description
 		2003
Lecture Notes — Morges 2003
7
Ali Bongo Sympathetic Colours two spectator selects same colored ball from bag
 		2003
Lecture Notes — Morges 2003
8
Ali Bongo Lucky Number prediction of a number from 1-10 in envelope
Also published here 2003
Lecture Notes — Morges 2003
9
Neil Tobin, Larry Becker, Ted Lesley The Big Game bill is located among several envelopes and serial number is divined, using the Teleport Envelope
Inspired by 2003
2003 U.S. Master Class Notes
23
Wayne Dobson Oddball three balls in bag, spectators take one, performer divines who has the odd-colored one
 		2003
Dobson's Choice 2
7
Wayne Dobson Word Association spectator writes four-letter word on back of any card, found from face and word divined
Inspired by 2003
Dobson's Choice 2
13
Eric Mead Tie One On performer's tie hidden, one chosen from several matches
Also published here 2003
Reflexions
7
Eric Mead Discharge a battery is drained
Also published here 2003
Connexions
9
Eric Mead An Auspicious Occasion
Also published here 2003
Connexions
19
Steve Bryant, Leo Kostka Have Ghosts Will Travel: Leo Kostka's Portable Séance seance routine with various effects and manifestations
  • Rear View of Table
    • Tips for Performing Leo Kostka's Portable Séance
    • The Tracy Austin Ghost
 		Jan. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 1)
73
Allan Slaight The Bard and The Bible matrix number force used for a coincidence about a bible verse and the name Shakespeare
 		Jan. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 1)
78
Philip T. Goldstein Silentalism
  • The Other Month
choices silently coded via location of spectators in the audience, assistant genuinely blindfolded
Inspired by
  • "Co-Design" (Ken Bowell, Magi-Go-Round, 1958)
Related to 		Feb. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 2)
63
Barrie Richardson Guess What?
  • From My Thoughts
phone number and name and personal information written and put in envelope, all divined
 		June 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 6)
72
Tomo Maeda Ten Socks in a Bag clear bag with socks, performer finds two of same color without looking, spectator finds two different-colored socks which match what the performer is wearing
Variations July 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 7)
45
David Acer Get Bent! as magician tries to bend spoon, tie becomes bent - then spoon suddenly bends
Also published here Sep. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 9)
28
Anthony Owen Who Wants to Be a Magician? "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" theme, comedy questions and answers on cards, spectator always selects correct answer
Also published here 2003
Some Tricks
8
Anthony Owen The Natural Lottery prediction of named lottery numbers on ticket in wallet
Also published here 2003
Some Tricks
12
Lee Earle Sense of Intuition five envelopes with pictures of situations that trigger different emotions, divination of content, scent/aroma marking method
 		2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 14)
413
Richard Blackie Colored Judgement! prediction of chosen color combination, spectator draws with different pens on business card
 		2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 14)
414
Barrie Richardson Minding the Mint "The 'Coins and Currency Divination' Revisited"
spectators take coins and bills while the performer is not looking, performer divines who holds what
Also published here 2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 15)
417
Steve "Banachek" Shaw It Takes Balls check in envelope among others, all are shredded but one with fee, using pingpong balls
Inspired by 2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 15)
418
John Bowden Cast in Stone prediction of two chosen rune stones
 		2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 16)
421
Eric Anderson Graphis Acidus as Erik Anderson, sample billet to use for Acidus peek, graphology presentation
Inspired by 2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 16)
423
Morley Budden Post-It Parapsychology two spectators draw same picture
Related to 2003
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 17)
425
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Psychometrie five spectators make drawing which are put in envelopes with a bill inside each, marking via serial numbers
 		2003
The Best of Joro
3
Tom Stone The Test various symbols are on four cards, one thought of, performer divines it, Age Cards, reverse binary
  • Variation
  • Advanced version
  • Future explorations
Inspired by 2003
Gravel
1
Jeff McBride The Shaman's Bag "An Initiation into the Four Magical Elements"
one of the four elements (earth, air, fire, water) is chosen and predicted
 		2003
Mystery School
53
Katlyn Breene Katarot using the Major Arcana, divination of three cards
Also published here 2003
Mystery School
197
Robert Fellows The Magazine Clippping Prediction spectator's birthday is divined and predicted on magazine clipping
 		2003
Mystery School
223
Jay Inglee Treasure Chest spectator chooses one of four imaginary items, it's a playing card, that choice is predicted as well as whether the card is facing up or down
 		2003
Mystery School
272
Jay Inglee Stroll prediction with hypnosis presentation
 		2003
Mystery School
276
Bryce Kuhlman Accentuate the Positive invisible coin and is flipped into the air, coin and heads/tails is predicted
Inspired by 2003
Mystery School
313
Alain Nu Zodiattack
  • The Astrology Game
  • Background
  • Attack 3
  • Virgo, Aries, Gemini
  • Nine Other Symbols
  • Forgiven Reactions
  • The Scales
  • Size Matters
  • Water Signs
  • Alternative Handlings
  • Doppelreading
 		2003
Mystery School
351
David Parr Blood From a Stone
2003
Mystery School
366
Newell Unfried Hot and Cold spectator feels heat with gum-wrapper foil, non-toxic version of Hypno-Heat
 		2003
Mystery School
406
Kerry Pollock Mental Epic Routine
Feb. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 6)
89
Gaëtan Bloom Confetti Bags three bags of confetti, spectator takes one, two and three different pieces out of the bags without the performer looking, performer divines the choices
 		Apr. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 8)
52
Jim Sisti Guest Check Pseudo-Psychometry using guest check pads
Also published here Apr. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 8)
81
Jim Steinmeyer Pushing the Envelope
  • Conjuring
spectator decides on order of three envelopes that are clipped on a ribbon, order is predicted in the envelopes
 		Apr. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 8)
82
Jim Steinmeyer Building a Better Slot Machine
  • Conjuring
three spectators on stage select slot machine symbols and an amount of money, symbols are predicted in three (flip) books and money on a poker chip (Koran medaillon)
Inspired by June 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 10)
92
Barry Govan Menu Prediction item in menu predicted, chosen via adding two card values
 		Oct. 2003
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 2)
91
Charlie Frye Eccentricks spoon bends in coffee mug
 		Nov. 2003
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 3)
118
Kirk Charles Balloon Prediction card with three balloon animals depicted, prediction of chosen one
Also published here Dec. 2003
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 4)
103
Alain Nu Nu-Sense Hummer Monte using ring, watch and key, with prediction
Variations 2003
Xtreme Xtrasensory Xposed Hardcore Mentalism
11
Alain Nu Commercial Break three phase routine with stack of business cards, first a card is signed and cut to by spectator then it is placed next to a special card, and as a climax spectator guesses position of certain card
Inspired by
  • Richard Webster's "You Must Be Psychic"
Related to
  • Alain Nu's "Mind Over Matter"
 2003
Xtreme Xtrasensory Xposed Hardcore Mentalism
26
Alain Nu Signagram zodiac divination, verbal
Related to 2003
Xtreme Xtrasensory Xposed Hardcore Mentalism
31
Luke Jermay Touching On Hoy performer reveals thoughts of three spectators, when tapped on shoulder one has to think of a shape, one of a date and the third of a name
Inspired byRelated toVariationsAlso published here 2004
The Coral Fang
9
Luke Jermay A Dangerous Opener two paper tubes, one is selected and crushed under the other one is a knife
Related to 2004
The Coral Fang
18
Luke Jermay Blowing Bubbles spectator gets the sensation of a thought leaving his mind, addition to an older version
Related to 2004
The Coral Fang
27
Luke Jermay PK Lipstick mixture of Banachek's PK Touches and ashes to palm (with lipstick)
Inspired by 2004
The Coral Fang
30
Luke Jermay Phone Predicton three cards are predicted and random numbers add up to performers cell phone number
 		2004
The Coral Fang
32
Luke Jermay Blindfold Sequence spectator reveals thought of number of other spectator
 		2004
The Coral Fang
34
David Acer Hot Pursuit Magician predicts the correct answer to a randomly chosen Trivial Pursuit question
Also published here 2004
Random Acts of Magic
246
David Acer Get Bent As magician tries to bend spoon, tie becomes bent - then spoon suddenly bends
Also published here 2004
Random Acts of Magic
285
Michel Huot, David Acer Take A Seat Spectator chooses a random seat number written on slips of paper in a clear plastic bag, person sitting in that seat has prediction under chair
 		2004
Random Acts of Magic
287
David Acer Mitosis two spectators each write down sic digit numbers, add them together, calls that number on a phone, turns out to be magician's cellphone number
Also published here 2004
Random Acts of Magic
290
Philip T. Goldstein Humthing cards with names of different songs, chosen one is played / divined, using non-existent titles that sound plausible
 		2004
Applecture
2
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Also published here 2004
Applecture
3
Philip T. Goldstein Menu Pause price of imaginary dinner predicted
Also published here 2004
Applecture
5
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2004
Notes You Covet
3
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Also published here 2004
Notes You Covet
4
Philip T. Goldstein Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
 		2004
Notes You Covet
6
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2004
MINDvention Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Also published here 2004
MINDvention Notes
4
Basil Horwitz Challenge Body Language Zodiac Test divination of a chosen zodiac, zodiac cards, one put in envelope
 		2004
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 5
17
Basil Horwitz Challenge Body Language Card and Design Test sticker on selection, spectator draws symbol on it
 		2004
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 5
24
Basil Horwitz Body Language, Voice and Memory triple prediction routine, spectator can select from cards with words
 		2004
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 5
48
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2004
Easthournotes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Also published here 2004
Easthournotes
4
Philip T. Goldstein Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
 		2004
Easthournotes
6
C. L. Boarde Character Reading mentalism anecdote about question written in Chinese
Also published here
  • Conjurors' (Oct. 1948)
 2004
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 9)
357
Karl Fulves Fax Finding "Problems"
design duplication via fax, posed as a problem
 		2004
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 9)
379
Patrik Kuffs Bottle Royale three paper bags, performer slaps down on two chosen by spectators, third one is shown to have beer bottle with top broken off
  • Dangerous Monte
 		2004
Seven By Patrik Kuffs
15
Patrik Kuffs Invisible Touch spectator draws x on a picture of a hand, another spectator feels a touch on that very finger
 		2004
Seven By Patrik Kuffs
18
Andy Hurst That's the Ticket theater tickets, prediction of chosen seat
 		2004
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 5
141
Chris Hannibal Lethal Weapon humorous prediction, No-Gag, no can be unfolded and forms name of famous person
Inspired by 2004
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 5
215
Wayne Dobson Conjuror's Choice six magicians depicted on cards, one chosen, it is the performer and all other magicians are dead ones
 		2004
Dobson's Choice 3
6
Wayne Dobson TLC "Think, Look, Choose", mental epic type effect, last item is a forced card
 		2004
Dobson's Choice 3
13
Jay Sankey Once in a Lifetime birthday predicted on a card, a card is also predicted
 		2004
Sankey Unleashed
116
Jay Sankey Prime Time Bend borrowed quarter visibly bends
 		2004
Sankey Unleashed
120
Jay Sankey Silver Lining spoon bending in napkin
 		2004
Sankey Unleashed
122
Jay Sankey Spinach thick nail bent
 		2004
Sankey Unleashed
124
Jay Sankey Twister spoon visibly spins 180 degrees, head is then twisted
Inspired by 2004
Sankey Unleashed
125
Jay Sankey Drew as I Drew two scribblings made with pen on business cards without looking match
Inspired by 2004
Sankey Unleashed
131
Chris Wasshuber Zodiac twelve Zodiac sign cards in circle, spelling procedure always leads to Aquarius
Related to Jan. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 1)
27
Ian Rowland Persuasion one of eight cards with symbols is chosen and predicted
Inspired by Jan. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 1)
68
10 Rules For Muscle-Reading
Also published here
  • Joe Labéro, Wundermänner, 1933
 July 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 7)
53
Erik Jan Hanussen Can You Brea Chains?
  • Bending an Iron-Bar
  • Tearing a Deck of Cards
  • Pounding Nails into a Wooden Board
  • Breaking a Chain Linnk
Also published here
  • UHU, Jan. 1926
 July 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 7)
57
David P. Abbott Psychological Dead
  • Pause indication
  • Psychological force
Also published here
  • Behind the Scenes with the Mediums, 1907
 Aug. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 8)
70
David P. Abbott Details of Death
Also published here
  • Behind the Scenes with the Mediums, 1907
 Aug. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 8)
74
Yaniv Deautsch The Wizard Is Dead during phone call a person is asked to draw something, drawing is divined over phone
  • Setting The Stage: Spell and Spiel
  • How to get the most out of the routine - additional ideas
  • The Answer You Have Been Looking For
  • The Psychological Atmosphere
 		2004
The Wizard Is Dead
6
Al Bertini Der Geist apparently a ghost is trapped inside a folded handkerchief
Related toAlso published here 2004
Original Al Bertini
3
Al Bertini Die Geburtsstunde prediction of hour, dial drawn on paper, freely named number
 		2004
Original Al Bertini
13
Al Bertini In Memoria three predictions written on paper with red pen, all are wrong and when opened again they are corrected with black ink by spirit
 		2004
Original Al Bertini
15
Robert Cassidy Performance Details - The Psychological Forces objects found outside, with script
Also published here 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
13
Robert Cassidy The Name Place Routine without title, name and place are written on two pieces of paper, both are divined even though one has been destroyed
Also published here 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
14
Robert Cassidy The Three Envelope Test name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined, technical variation of routine in The Art of Mentalism
Related toAlso published here 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
27
Robert Cassidy Remote Viewing sender in other room with assistant selects one of several designs, spectators in other room receive image
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
49
Robert Cassidy Extra Sensory Switch three routines with the Delight Switch
  • two rows with five ESP cards, after switching all cards match
  • two rows with five ESP cards, only one match, prediction
  • spectator and performer note a number and seal it in envelopes, they are switched and both numbers are the same
Related to
  • "Thought Coincidence" (marketed effect, 1934 by Brown Magic Company, also in Hull's Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mentalism Volume 1)
 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
55
Robert Cassidy The Triple Prediction gambling theme, using die, dart and cards
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
63
Robert Cassidy The Phantom's Thought Foretold three spectators write a word on a paper, words are divined and one paper is chosen, this word was predicted in envelope, Hoy TOD ploy
Inspired by 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
67
Robert Cassidy Messing Around five spectators write an action on piece of paper, one is chosen and performer divines and copies action on billet
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
82
Robert Cassidy The Synchronistic Crossword crossword as prediction, business card on back indicates which letters used to form prediction
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
99
Robert Cassidy Business Card Telepathy information written on business card is divined, stack of business cards
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
106
Robert Cassidy Blind Man's Bluff spectator thinks of a name and calls out five names, performer divines thought-of name, no props
Related to 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
114
Robert Cassidy The Die and the Canisters die is placed in one of ten film canisters, performer locates die and divines number which is up
Inspired byRelated to 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
117
Robert Cassidy The UFO prediction of a date, paper between two glued paper plates to form an UFO
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
121
Robert Cassidy The Options Force and a Murder Mystery people write down, locations, names and weapons, one of each is selected and divined by performer
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
132
Robert Cassidy Jazz Mentalism longer and well-structured Q&A billet act, as a finale selected billet is sealed in envelope and still content is divined
Related to 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
143
Robert Cassidy Rip It Up Koran's binary newspaper, number named after newspaper is torn
Inspired by 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
152
Robert Cassidy The Elemental Disks routine for "Super Sight, five disks and a tube, chosen disk placed inside bag is divined
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
162
Robert Cassidy The Moleskine Divination three dice with three digit numbers, to select number and place from a list in a moleskine, divination
Inspired by 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
168
Robert Cassidy The Pocket Watch Premonition folded prediction inside pocket watch, à la Joro/Kaps
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
176
Robert Cassidy The Magazine Challenge spectator buys magazine in a hotel, chosen page is predicted, using a dictionary to get a page number
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
195
Robert Cassidy The Disconnect in Action three pens balanced on edge of table, chosen one falls, PK pen
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
200
Robert Cassidy The Godfather of All Billet Tests Q&A routine
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
228
Robert Cassidy Eternally yours... prediction of chosen initials and time, inside pocket watch
Inspired by
  • Don Wayne's "Room Service"
 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
235
Robert Cassidy Find the Dead Guy! on business cards, name is divined as climax
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
241
Robert Cassidy The Boys of October Or, How to Capitalize on a Baseball Strike outcome of a sport event is predicted, enclosed inside two boxes
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
245
Robert Cassidy Signed Twice prediction billet is signed by two spectators and placed inside envelope
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
257
Robert Cassidy Bonus - The Ultimate Mind Trip birthday is looked up in book, cities written next to dates, chosen date/city is predicted in envelope
Inspired by 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
264
Robert Cassidy A Day at the Movies list with movies, selected movie is divined, backwards principle
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
274
Robert Cassidy Doctor Bob's Killer Miller Caps object hidden under one of several bottle caps is found
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
282
Robert Cassidy Smear and Hear name written among other names on pad, chosen name is divined, smear
Related to 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
287
Kostya Kimlat License to Steal, to Amaze, to Refrigerator numbers and letters are selected, spectator realizes that they form license plat from card, then plate is produced as a kicker
 		2004
A Lecture Collection
31
Tom Stone Triball Rites three different-colored balls are switched around under three cups according to instructions, final configuration predicted
Inspired by
  • The "One Two Three" Trick (Martin Gardner, Ibidem, July 1956)
  • "Tribulation" (Max Maven, Dr. Faustus Journal, Apr. 1999)
 2004
A Bite, my Dear?
1
Jim Steinmeyer I Know What You're Thinking
  • Conjuring
spectator thinks of a three-digit number, three gag predictions pulled out of an envelope and on their back are the three digits
 		Jan. 2004
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 5)
86
Alain Nu Flipped Out 2 two coins borrowed, one chosen and flipped, prediction is unfolded to predict coin, throw and date
Inspired by
  • version in MUM, Dec. 1999
Also published here 		Mar. 2004
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 7)
88
Doug Green Direct Mindreading three-digit number called out by three children is predicted
 		Mar. 2004
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 7)
99
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Wook spectator choses word from book before the show, other spectator selects same word from book during the show
Inspired by 2004
Omicron
10
Paolo Cavalli PKoin bending coin with initials on it
 		2004
Omicron
21
Massimo Tira Remote Viewing of Some Kind fives spectator on stage and performer blindfolded, spectator chose an ESP symbol and one spectator is silently selected by the others, performer divines person ans symbol, using Silver Bullet
Also published here
  • "Remote Viewing of Some Kind" in "Werewolf"
 2004
Omicron
24
Paolo Cavalli Deatharot spectator writes names of five dead people on cards which are inserted into envelopes, one name should be special and is found by performer using Tarot cards and cutting to Death card, name is revealed
 		2004
Omicron
31
Docc Hilford The Dark Cloak three spectator note on a business cards pieces of information like number, date and a name, then they are burnt in bowl, performer puts on a magical cloak and divines thoughts in theatrical way, with fantasy/reality ambigram
  • A New Revelation
  • Acting 101
  • The Information
  • The Writing
  • Verbal Deceptions
  • Gaining the Written Information
  • The Readings
  • Guest Number One
  • Guest Number Two
  • The Third Guest
  • The Theater of it All
  • The Fire Bowl
  • The Home Version
  • Special Bonus
  • The Keys of Success
Related to 2004
The Dark Cloak
5
Docc Hilford Introduction on blindfold acts
 		2004
It's A Lu Lu
3
Docc Hilford It's a Lu Lu blindfolded, performer stops at three selection, think stop
 		2004
It's A Lu Lu
5
Docc Hilford The Lulu Night Club Act nightclub act, three spectators select a card and write their names on them, blindfolded performer locates cards, reveals names and gives readings
 		2004
It's A Lu Lu
9
Wonder Man Fred Tricktychon spectator removes objects from pocket, selected one is predicted, repeated and spectator selects same object, repeated a third time then prediction changes
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
99
Wonder Man Fred Three-Diction with general observations on the one-ahead principle, three objects are predicted, using playing cards, a dice and random objects, selections are shown to the performer at the end of the routine
  • Von einem genialen Prinzip und seiner gedankenlosen Anwendung
  • Zwei Essentialia
    • 1. Die Offenkundigkeit der Unkenntnis des Vorführenden
    • 2. Die eindeutige Zuordnung der Vorhersagen
  • Die Grundstruktur der Routine
  • Abschliessende Präsentation
  • Nachtrag
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
139
Wonder Man Fred Yesterday several songbooks on stage, one song is selected and predicted
Related to 2004
Semi-Mental Journey
157
Wonder Man Fred Casablanca prediction and coincidence effect with names of actors and playing cards, in connection with ACAAN
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
235
Wonder Man Fred My Desire spectators write destinations on a business card, five write a place where they have been and one a place he desires to go, all cards are correctly attributed and the last, desired place is named without looking at it, variation
Inspired by 2004
Semi-Mental Journey
268
Wonder Man Fred Headline Prediction oder Headline Production on the headline prediction, sent by mail
  • Die massgeblichen Kriterien
  • Die Herstellung gleicher Umschläge
  • Der Austausch
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
289
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Psychometrack (a.k.a. The Gift) several people select a Tarot card, readings and all are divined, Si Stebbins and Eight Kings used for Tarot cards
 		2004
Upsilon
11
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Patetogy number from one to nine secretly written on card by spectator, then same numbers are written on nine pieces of paper and all eliminated but one which matches
 		2004
Upsilon
18
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Pendulumix (Three Experiments With The Dowsing Pendulum performer divines thought-of place on a map, word in magazine and finds card with the word poison among other drinks using a pendulum
Related to 2004
Upsilon
41
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Thoughts From A Past Future divination of a deeply emotional memory including the year, performer writes words on business card
 		2004
Upsilon
52
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira, Millard Longman Streamlined Description Of The Basic Acidus Novus Folding And Peek method for reading information on folded card
Related to 2004
Upsilon
61
Bruce Bernstein Remote Driving two phase routine, instruction game where toy card is placed and moved among five envelopes with names of different cities, last city is predicted, then spectator pushes car until it stops, city is predicted again / Koornwinder Kar
Inspired by
  • Al Koran's "The Dream Car"
 2004
Three
1
Bruce Bernstein Eat At Joe's envelopes with letters are switched and when opened they form a message
Related toAlso published here 2004
Three
11
Bruce Bernstein The Force of Psychology - Effect #1 bag with different colored billets, some with names of animals, numbers etc. some are selected and spectator try to transmit the thoughts to the audience which mostly receive them
Also published here 2004
Three
15
Karl Fulves You're A Five spectator choses one of many photos, performer describes it correctly
 		2005
Combo II
17
Karl Fulves Jinx Extra eight spectators receive envelope and hide an object
 		2005
Combo II
91
Karl Fulves On Q&A
2005
Combo II
123
Joshua Jay Heightened Senses predicting a spectator's height with a measuring tape
Also published here 2005
Sleight of Hand and a Twist of Fate
40
Paul Fine Silent Partner one of three objects and ESP card chosen, medium reveals both
Inspired by 2005
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 10)
401
Tony Bartolotta T-Bills three pennies and three different bills, three people take a penny and bill each and close their hands around it, performer then tell who has which and in which hand
 		2005
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 10)
415
Dan Garrett, Mick Ayres, Ken Scott Epic - Marked Down three predictions written with three different-colored markers, letter, two-digit number and two geometric shapes (one in the other)
 		2005
Epic — Marked Down
1
Chuck Hickok Routine One: Testing Your Intuition pasteboards with different colors in envelops, colors are divined
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
115
Chuck Hickok Routine Two: Fore-Closer envelopes with letters and printed sides of dice, multiple prediction, scrabble themed
Inspired by 2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
129
Chuck Hickok Routine Three: Postcard Memory Demonstration postcards with US states, divination of selected cards
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
151
Barrie Richardson The Thought Hatchery four spectators take out four colored balls/eggs without looking, performer knows who has which color
Inspired by
  • "Kurotsuke" (Max Maven, VideoMind 1, 1997)
Also published here 		2005
Act Two
7
Barrie Richardson The Power of Touch divination of information written on a business card
Also published here
  • Club 71, Spring 2000
 2005
Act Two
67
Barrie Richardson After the Dessert Thought Transference divination of information written on a business card, covered with handkerchief in the hands
Inspired byAlso published here 2005
Act Two
71
Barrie Richardson Impromptu Psychic Matching business cards torn in quarters to make two sets of five symbols, matching with those
Inspired by
  • Hen Fetsch's "Symbologic"
Also published here
  • Club 71, Christmas 2002
 2005
Act Two
74
Barrie Richardson The Human Scale spectator grabs handful of coins from container, performer matches the same type and amount of coins
Inspired by
  • earlier version in Club 71, Winter 2000
Also published here 		2005
Act Two
87
Barrie Richardson But There's More! "The 'Coins and Currency Divination' Revisited"
spectators take coins and bills while the performer is not looking, performer divines who holds what
Inspired by
  • "Coins and Currency Divination" (Barrie Richardson, Club 71, Summer 1991)
  • "Dollars and (6th) Cents" (Stewart James, Linking Ring, Oct. 1971)
Related toAlso published here 		2005
Act Two
93
Barrie Richardson Net Worth handful of coins grabbed, some exchanged, end result predicted
Also published here
  • Club 71, Holiday 2002
 2005
Act Two
105
Barrie Richardson Marble Memories marble distribution taken by spectators divined, clear change bag
Inspired byAlso published here
  • Vibrations, May 2004
 2005
Act Two
150
Barrie Richardson The Simplex Mind-reading Routine spectators fill out cards where more information is requested as audience knows, handwriting analysis presentation
Inspired byAlso published here
  • Club 71, Easter 1999
 2005
Act Two
157
Barrie Richardson Eliminate the Negative center tear presentation
 		2005
Act Two
261
Barrie Richardson The Double Billet glimpsing method for folded billet with information written in special places, audience is not aware of what is asked for on billet
VariationsAlso published here
  • Club 71, July 2003
 2005
Act Two
275
Derren Brown Cigarette Paper Thing spectator writes a letter on foiled cigarette case paper, performer divines it
 		Feb. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 2)
68
Max Maven The Ruling Class
  • The Other Month
spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil
Inspired byAlso published here July 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 7)
32
Mike Allee Broccoli and Carrot gag (or if you're lucky prediction) with named vegetable
Inspired by
  • vegetable force in Banachek's "Psychological Subtleties"
 Oct. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 10)
32
Bob Ostin Vampire small cards on one is written "Vampire", cards are folded and stapled, see also page 87 for additional ideas by Bob Ostin and Bob Byrne
Also published here 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
24
Bob Ostin Focus 2 more ideas for Vampire routine
Also published here 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
25
Bob Ostin Star Trek discs with names of stars and planets, mental spelling and tapping ends on selected disc
 		2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
75
Bob Ostin Araby Location spectator choses one of several billets, each billet has a name, performer divines which was selected
Also published here 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
100
Bob Ostin The Satanic Disc 666 word from list is selected and divined, using a CD and case
Inspired by 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
114
Bob Ostin Predict-A-Trip comedy prediction of chosen holiday destination
 		2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
153
Bob Ostin Punchboard Prediction board with holes in one side and numbers in other side, pierced number is predicted
 		2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
174
Bob Ostin Dice Prediction prediction in bulldog clip, dummy is dragged inside the clip
 		2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
179
Jack T. Koopmans Celebrity Search ten cards with names of celebrities are dealt in circle, spectator thinks of one from a numbered list, performer touches tabled cards one by one until spectator says stop, name matches selection
Related toVariations Aug. 2005
Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. 3)
35
Giorgio Tarchini The M & M Trick cards with different-colored M&Ms, one chosen, candies in a bag change all to match that color
Variations Nov. 2005
Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. 4)
32
Gene Taylor Hollywood Squares nine cards with celebrities laid out in a grid, spectator chooses one from another set of cards, performer touches tabled cards one by one until spectator says stop while he spells his name, name matches selection
Inspired by Nov. 2005
Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. Annual 2005)
28
Gene Taylor Fun with M & M's ideas with M&Ms, including making custom prints on them, also multiple out prediction of chosen color
Inspired by Nov. 2005
Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. Annual 2005)
36
Colin Miller Hollywood or Bust spectator thinks of a movie star which is written on a billet that is torn up, he should think of a movie with him instead, both are divined
 		2005
The Cheetah's Handbook
12
Alexander de Cova Symbolicus two spectators think of a symbol via an odd and even number from a 5x5 grid of symbols, both predicted
Inspired by
  • marketed Al Mann routine with ESP symbols and a wallet
 2005
Symbolicus
3
Docc Hilford E'Voque seven random objects are placed on the table and a spectator secretly writes down one object, second spectator selects matching object, thorough Equivoque explanation
  • Step1: The Items
  • Step 2: The Prediction
  • Step 3: The Set-Up
  • Step 4: The First Line
  • Step 5: The Second Line
  • Step 5: The Third Line
  • Opening Patter
  • Afterthoughts
 		2005
E'Voque
7
Docc Hilford E'Voqueing People seven people on stage with different colored balloon hats, other spectator selects on and this person is selected, prediction of color of hat
 		2005
E'Voque
22
Docc Hilford Dr Cocktail's Party Game seven people on stage with different drinks, bar keeper choses a drink secretly, person is selected by other guest and name is predicted
 		2005
E'Voque
25
Docc Hilford Number 6 spectator writes down three pieces of information and puts billets in three envelopes, envelopes are hidden in different pockets of spectator, performer divines content and places, with Hot Seat elements
Related to 2005
Number 6
6
Docc Hilford Super Secret Bonus Routine: Hypnotorious spectator write down various action test, person is apparently hypnotized and divines actions by doing them, a la Hot Seat
 		2005
Number 6
34
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Corinda 2005 Outdone only description of effect, some random person is called to name numbers which match prediction
Inspired by 2005
Sigma
18
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Shades of Mind performer divines thought of color, number from one to ten and name of person, psychological ploys for number and color
 		2005
Sigma
23
Paolo Cavalli Beer-It Twice dated 2004, three bags with bottles, spectator guesses brand of beer and in which bag bottle is, other bags are shown empty
 		2005
Sigma
35
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Dove-It Out three paper bags, one chosen and smashed, shattered bottle or bird found in other bags
 		2005
Sigma
36
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira N.G.R.R. spike in one of three bags, verbal
Related to 2005
Sigma
38
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Death Warrant II° message appears on chosen Tarot card, revelation of name
 		2005
Sigma
40
Paolo Cavalli Pun thought of word is whispered to other person, who has to come up with a new word, repeated with 5 more people, last word is named and performer divines word, then a word written on a business card is read by one person and apparently mis-remembered
 		2005
Sigma
47
Paolo Cavalli Technicolor Will Prediction effect with three colored envelopes
Inspired byRelated to
  • Deddy Corbuzier's "Free Will"
 2005
Sigma
56
Paolo Cavalli Psictionary several words chosen using a dictionary and written on square of paper, chosen one is duplicated
Related to
  • Richard Osterlind's "Odds"
 2005
Sigma
57
Massimo Tira Center Dead dated 2002, name of dead person is divined, using a pendulum
 		2005
Sigma
61
Eric Mead Tie One On performer's tie hidden, one chosen from several matches
Also published here 2006
Tangled Web
195
Eric Mead An Auspicious Occasion
Related toAlso published here 2006
Tangled Web
219
Christoph Borer Der Zauberfreund number, city and word is selected and all predicted on a parcel encoded in the sender's address, clear forcing bag
Also published here 2006
Compilation
26
Christoph Borer Lasset die Musik erklingen! several cards with music titles, selection is predicted with mechanical music box
Related toAlso published here 2006
Compilation
28
Christoph Borer Pralinen five spectators select a chocolate-truffle from a box, they are all brown, the one that is remaining is white, poison story
Also published here 2006
Compilation
34
Christoph Borer Denise one of twelve names is predicted
Also published here 2006
Compilation
112
Christoph Borer Filmstars prediction of a VIP, Svengali force
Related to
  • Attila on "ANAM CARA"
 2006
Compilation
115
Christoph Borer Duft-Dreieck prediction of chosen fragrances
Also published here 2006
Compilation
135
Christoph Borer Feuer und Tod cards in front of burning candles, candle with dead person in front extinguishes
Also published here 2006
Compilation
137
Christoph Borer Die Kraft des Pendels performer divines selected city on a map with a pendulum
Also published here 2006
Compilation
143
Christoph Borer Runenmirakel one of several rune stones is selected and spectator draws symbol, performer duplicates the drawing
Also published here 2006
Compilation
148
Christoph Borer Runen-Wunder selected rune stone is divined
Also published here
  • Runen-Mirakel in "Seminar 1997"
 2006
Compilation
151
Sveroni Poker Dream triple prediction (city, amount of money, card) on post-its, names of spectators are noted on the papers
Variations 2006
Variationen
7
Sveroni Sveronis grandioses Gedankenlesen humorous off-beat prediction of a named number
 		2006
Variationen
33
Tyler Wilson Stick it to the Man four post-it notes stuck to different positions of body, outcome predicted
VariationsAlso published here 2006
Dominatricks
90
Karl Fulves Comedy Central presentation of Doubling Box with cards that have punchlines and jokes on them, only a specific joke matches its punchline when cards are turned up simultaneously
Inspired by 2006
Prolix (Issue 1)
34
Karl Fulves Darndest Things several spectators receive letters to God by children and put them in an envelope, performer assigns them to spectators correctly
 		2006
Prolix (Issue 2)
88
Jack Avis Lipstick on Pen Point to detect what was written or crossed out first
 		2006
Rara Avis
36
Jack Avis Message from Hades card and colored counter selected, package has many paper pieces, all burn in a flash except one with the correct prediction
 		2006
Rara Avis
193
Jack Avis Name that Tune half forcing deck with songs
 		2006
Rara Avis
196
Lewis Jones Yes Men five people either lie or tell the truth, one has a watch hidden, spectator finds watch by asking questions, liar's paradox
 		2006
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 6
146
Darwin Ortiz Gold Medaillon Handling see also p. 105
Inspired by 2006
Designing Miracles
86
Tyler Wilson Stick It To Me! four post-it notes stuck to different positions of body, outcome predicted
Also published here Mar. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 3)
29
Jay Sankey How Fortunate! prediction of message in fortune cookie
 		Oct. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 10)
26
Patrik Kuffs Invisible Touch a spectator divines a chosen finger (from a drawing) by feeling a sensation in it
 		Dec. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 12)
28
Joshua Jay Heightened Senses predicting a spectator's height with a measuring tape
Also published here May 2006
Antinomy (Vol. 2 No. 2)
20
Chris Wardle Location, Location, Location! postcard chosen by naming a number from one to twenty, destination is predicted
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
8
Chris Wardle The Christmas Carol Prediction playing cards with Christmas songs, 1-0-1
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
11
Chris Wardle Domino Svengali domino prediction, using svengali deck with card dominoes
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
13
Chris Wardle The Critic's Choice actors chosen from cards with names listed on them, predicted
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
15
Chris Wardle Synonym Toys toy chosen from set of cards with toys written on them, prediction on bag
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
22
Chris Wardle Take Your Pick gift chosen from fifteen postcards with gifts on them, it is predicted
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
26
Paul Hallas Trainee Mind Reader city chosen from blank cards with cities on them, comedy instructions that eventually reveal the city
 		2006
Beyond Svengali
33
Alexander de Cova Rosediction price of rose predicted on its price tag
Also published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
25
Marc Gettmann Alko-Geller spectator writes something on a beer mat which is placed between two other and lost in stack of coasters, information is glimpsed and divined
 		2006
Das Marc Gettmann-Seminar 2006
22
Marc Gettmann Drei Gedanken - eine Lösung! three billet test
 		2006
Das Marc Gettmann-Seminar 2006
28
Docc Hilford Bart3d3r's N1ghtmar3 "Bartender's Nightmare", divination/prediction of coin and date, written blindfolded on business card
 		2006
Mestha — The Book of Numbers Vol. 1
8
Docc Hilford Ma7ch Mat1cal "Match Matical", three spectators select different amount of matches, performer divines them in different ways, last with ashes on arm
 		2006
Mestha — The Book of Numbers Vol. 1
21
Docc Hilford 1n-N1l3-At10n "In-Nile-Ation", a spectator thinks of a two digit number, random numbers are added, the sum match with the thought of number
Inspired by 2006
Mestha — The Book of Numbers Vol. 1
28
Docc Hilford N3wm3ro! "Newmero!", end sum also predicts name of spectator
Inspired by 2006
Mestha — The Book of Numbers Vol. 1
34
Docc Hilford H3r Numb3r "Her Number", two people write phone numbers of friends and their numbers on a business card, performer divines which number belongs to which person and divines one number
 		2006
Qebhsennuf — The Book of Numbers Vol. 2
23
Docc Hilford Ou1 Jan "Oui Jan", number up to ten is revealed using ouija board, clock trick procedure
 		2006
Qebhsennuf — The Book of Numbers Vol. 2
34
Docc Hilford Flar3 0pt1c0 "Flare Optico", stack with arithmetical problems, cards are selected and results divined
Inspired by 2006
Tuamautef — The Book of Numbers Vol. 3
10
Docc Hilford Sp3c1al Del1v3ry "Special Delivery", names of pople in the audience are written on pieces of paper, one is selected and placed inside envelope, performer reveals name and finds person
 		2006
Tuamautef — The Book of Numbers Vol. 3
20
Docc Hilford Thr33 S1d3d Bra1n "Three Sided Brain", three people on stage, one ahead triple prediction, performer not only knows the category of thought but the concrete information
 		2006
Tuamautef — The Book of Numbers Vol. 3
26
Docc Hilford The Jagged Edge spectator write down names of various presidents, all are divined partial center tear / side tear, with various presentation ideas
Also published here
  • Docc Hilford's "Side Show" in "The New Invocation", 1996.
 2006
The Jagged Edge
6
Theodore Annemann, Percy Naldrett The Phantom Artist celebrity chosen, large paper sheet is folded and cut, silhouette of chosen person is seen
Also published here 2006
The Jagged Edge
17
Mark Elsdon Station Master card in envelope is pierced by spectator with a needle, when taken out a whole is seen, map of London is on back of card and location is predicted with underground ticket
 		2006
England Up Close
148
Christoph Borer Lasset die Musik erklingen! several cards with music titles, selection is predicted with mechanical music box
Related toAlso published here 2007
Seminarnotitzen 2007
3
Christoph Borer Pralinen five spectators select a chocolate-truffle from a box, they are all brown, the one that is remaining is white, poison story, two methods
Also published here 2007
Seminarnotitzen 2007
5
Christoph Borer, Krabat, Mireille, Nadia "Lou" Schürmann Toro zodiac prediction, written on slate, prediction is turned over and correct zodiac is found, when performer erases slate with sponge, transformation of the word
Related toAlso published here 2007
Seminarnotitzen 2007
11
Karl Fulves Intelligent Design ten ESP cards (or other cards, items) mixed and put in a row in a stand, a few turned over, medium enters room and divines all the hidden ones
  • Picture Perfect
  • Conditions of Note
  • Behind the Scenes
  • Up & Down
  • The Routine
  • With Playing Cards
 		2007
Prolix (Issue 3)
203
Stewart James Murder by Suggestion Using sum of two cards to determine a number, which corresponds to a list of body parts where a victim is to be stabbed, magician predicts the body part correctly
Also published here
  • Typewritten instructions, 1928
 2007
The Essential Stewart James
8
Stewart James Half and Half Word randomly formed by combining two lists of letters, magician predicts the word correctly
Also published here 2007
The Essential Stewart James
50
Stewart James Strangers From Two Worlds Five photos, one of them being a celebrity. Spectator mixes them up and place them in a row, magician is able to eliminate all the four random photos
Inspired byVariationsAlso published here
  • New Tops, April 1963
 2007
The Essential Stewart James
147
Max Maven Palmentalism hand with life lines drawn on business card, chosen line predicted
 		Mar. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 3)
24
David Berglas Spell-Bound unreadable gibberish on boards, suddenly spectator can read the words
 		May 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 5)
94
Luke Jermay So Old It's New
  • The New Mind
prediction on performer's back, credit information
Inspired by
  • Peter Pit & Persi Diaconis effect, Genii July 1981
 Sep. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 9)
20
Christian Chelman The Christmas Gift one of six objects is chosen with equivoque and mis-spotted die, story presentation
Also published here
  • Hauntiques
 Oct. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 10)
40
Christian Chelman The Capetown Curse black and white pawn from chess set in tobacco set, spectator chooses black one, story presentation
Also published here
  • Hauntiques
 Oct. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 10)
43
Diamond Jim Tyler Ghost Writer "NO" gag with named number, number later appears on bill when it is heated with a lighter
 		Dec. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 12)
35
Anthony Owen Big Survivor 2 prediction of chosen person, procedure similar to TV-Shows Big Brother and Survivor
Also published here 2007
Some More Tricks
5
Alexander de Cova Bean Counter peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct
Also published here 2007
Seminar 1516
3
Alexander de Cova 5 Steine five white and one black stone
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
10
Tom Stone Brutus’ Gift knife of chosen color is stuck in magician's back with dramatic presentation, mechanical solution with five knife cases
Related toAlso published here 2007
Abstract Passions
2
Tom Stone Channeling Holmes five person take an object each from the table and hide it, performer divines who has which object
Inspired by
  • Ed Mellon's "Quantimental"
 2007
Plots, Spells & Typos
9
Tom Stone Of Dice and Men one of six messages chosen with throw of die, "hug" chosen, other messages are "kill"
Inspired by
  • "Dice Man" (Andy Nyman, marketed item)
Also published here 		2007
Plots, Spells & Typos
11
Tom Stone Mental Pursuit spectators select questions, performer divines answers, quiz show presentation, de bruijn/gray code
Also published here 2007
Marvelpiece!
2
Tom Stone Helena of the East color of lipstick prediction, idea
Also published here 2007
Marvelpiece!
4
Tom Stone Quean of the Quiz confabulation type prediction with quiz show presentation and envelope loading stand
Also published here 2007
Marvelpiece!
5
Tom Stone Wet Russian russian roulette with water pistols
Also published here 2007
Marvelpiece!
11
Paolo Cavalli Into the White spectator writes down name of a friend, paper is destroyed and performer reveals information about friend and eventually name, car/tree and number 2 ploy
Related to 2007
Into The White
1
James Cuthbert Have a Drink on Me three envelopes with hotel names, one of three drinks are chosen for each hotel and a card with that drink on it are predicted in the envelopes
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
8
Jackie McClements Dicychometry four different-colored dice for four spectators, they throw numbers and write them down, later performer divines from the writing who threw which number, papers marked with torn edges
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
19
Alan Innes Draw Your Own Conclusions! card chosen from deck with twenty-six drawings (with memorization system)
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
29
Alan Innes Wedding Present six double sided cards with twelve months, list with fifty wedding presents, one month placed aside, other month values added up to choose a present which is predicted, range number force
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
35
Ian Kendall Spice Rack divining a chosen spice, progressive anagram
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
41
David Lees One from Three three items (cards, photographs) in a row, one chosen, the other two exchanged, performer divines it, mathematical three card monte
  • Basic Presentation
  • One from Three with Cards
  • Using Photographs and Envelopes
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
46
Peter Arcane Traffic Light Personality Test chosen color is divined, using peek wallet
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
63
Max Gordon Slightly Off Target during show spectators name two-digit numbers, later one is closest to a prediction and in the prediction is a description of that spectator
Inspired by 2007
Miraculous Minds
70
Alan Rorrison Past Thoughts serial number of bill predicted on voice recording device
 		2007
Miraculous Minds
79
Val Le-Val Monte Car-Lo mathematical monte with three toy cars and a key
Inspired by 2007
Miraculous Minds
84
Hector Chadwick Keys Psychometry routine with 4 sets of keys, performer able to describe fourth person's keys although they are hidden
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
17
Hector Chadwick An Astrological Aside Performer able to reveal spectator's astrological sign, includes finesses and tips for the Dunninger name dodge
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
39
Hector Chadwick The Paper Plane Chair Game Performer predicts which chair spectator will sit in (out of four chairs), prediction written on paper plane that spectator caught
Related to 2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
49
Hector Chadwick The Paper Plane Chair Game: Mach II Continuation of Paper Plane Chair Game, predicts where the second and third person will sit
Related to 2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
67
Hector Chadwick Equivoque Routine #2 Performer predicts each object that two spectators end up holding
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
121
Hector Chadwick Sweeties Predict which M&M sweet is left uneaten
Related to 2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
135
Hector Chadwick The Prophecy of Gregynog Spectator divines chosen object
 		2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
155
Hector Chadwick Hector Chadwick's Tossed-Out Q&A
2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
187
Jörg Alexander Weber Drei-Namen-Eröffnung three names on billets, pseudo-psychometry, last name divined
Inspired by
  • "Meine Drei-Zettel-Routine" (Carlhorst Meier, Seminar Carlhorst Meier)
 2008
ZauberKunstStücke — Band 2
49
Alain Nu Bibliomantic Spectator writes a word down on business card and kept in wallet, then randomly stops magician's finger on a word in a book, the two words are divined and shown to are related to each other
 		2008
Word Work II
21
Kevin Dunn Haiku Rumba Word divination done with a series of Japanese haikus
 		2008
Word Work II
31
Robert E. Neale The Treasure Hunt Five envelopes with names of countries printed on them. Placed in a circle, spectator spells the names of the countries by counting around the circle. Every envelope is empty except the last one with a message
Related to 2008
This Is Not a Book
54
Robert E. Neale The Naming Different names on cards are placed in a circle, spell the names around the circle until one is left, that card is the one with a bullet on the back
Related to 2008
This Is Not a Book
111
Karl Fulves 'A' For Apple packet of giant picture cards, card chosen with die, apple image, predicted
 		2008
Prolix (Issue 4)
240
Gary Ruiz Much In Common word predicted on phone screen, confederate
 		2008
Prolix (Issue 4)
250
Karl Fulves Swipe "Unexplained"
bar code read by touch, blindfolded, beep noice, posed as a problem
 		2008
Prolix (Issue 5)
318
Karl Fulves Einstein's Shell Game three different colored marbles and cups, items switched around, outcome predicted, instruction game
Inspired by 2008
Prolix (Issue 5)
343
Axel Hecklau Der Center Tear divination of a famous person, structure and handling of center tear
 		2008
"Details"
24
Patrik Kuffs Bank Lite one of four different-colored glow sticks chosen, prediction held behind back
 		Mar. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 3)
22
Francis McAllister Cellular Divination Mr. Wizard phone divination with five ESP symbols
 		Apr. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 4)
108
Luke Jermay Opening A Show
  • The New Mind
about openers, spectators think of numbers, the one that is closest to performer is described in prediction, only script without method
Inspired by July 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 7)
23
Luke Jermay The Bridge: An Approach to Walk-Around Mentalism
  • The New Mind
psychometry routine with business cards
Inspired by Oct. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 10)
21
Pepe Medy Predicción en Visa six cards with objects and prizes, prediction of chosen prize
 		2008
El Manuscrito (Vol. 1 No. 3)
8
Pepe Medy La lista mental list of objects, spectator thinks of object at thought of number, with additional idea by Dani DaOrtiz
 		2008
El Manuscrito (Vol. 1 No. 4)
40
Pepe Medy Destino Fatal stones with numbers on each side are used to form a number, list with words, chosen word is predicted
 		2008
El Manuscrito (Vol. 1 No. 5)
73
Evan Reynolds May the Force Be With You star wars character is chosen and predicted
 		Oct. 2008
Antinomy (Vol. 4 No. 2)
19
Patrick G. Redford The Original Forgotten Ploy making an audience forget a playing card that you showed them
Variations 2008
Glemme
12
Patrick G. Redford Luminous Lethe Spectator forgets color of their shirt, only to remember moments later
 		2008
Glemme
20
Patrick G. Redford Dry Memory Spectator forgets a word written on a dry erase board
 		2008
Glemme
22
Patrick G. Redford Paper Memory Spectator forgets word written on sketchpad
 		2008
Glemme
24
Garrett Thomas, Alex Linian, Patrick G. Redford Careless Combination Spectator forgets combination number to a padlock they set themselves. They will later remember the combination one letter at a time
 		2008
Glemme
28
Patrick G. Redford Legitimate Combination Spectator forgets combination to lock that was set to their birth year. They will later remember it again
 		2008
Glemme
36
Allan Slaight Missing Links card, color and symbol divined, object divined and found in the room
Inspired by
  • "Link It Test" (Stewart James)
Also published here
  • The James File, 2000
 2008
Spins & Needles
138
Allan Slaight ESP-ionage three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens, presentation for Stewart James's effect
Inspired byAlso published here
  • The James File, 2000
 2008
Spins & Needles
146
Allan Slaight The Bard and the Bible magic square, Shakespeare presentation, 46th word from front and back in 46th psalm of King James bible
Also published here
  • Puzzler's Tribute: A Feast for the Mind, 2002
 2008
Spins & Needles
162
Carl Montada Leben und Tod spectator chooses one photograph via pendulum, it's the only living person depicted
 		2008
Gedanken zum Lesen
4
Carl Montada Pendel, die Zweite spectator finds box with water among seven boxes with pendulum
 		2008
Gedanken zum Lesen
10
Carl Montada On Psychokinetic Touches presentational comments
 		2008
Gedanken zum Lesen
33
Alexander de Cova Bean Counter peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct
Also published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
10
Philip T. Goldstein Infantastic clock trick meets baby gag
Related to
  • Phil Goldstein in "Magic Manuscript", Vol. 6, No. 2, 1984, p. 25.
 2008
Card College Lighter
81
Tom Stone From the notebooks idea with hotel key cards
Also published here 2008
Snapshots
8
Geoffrey Durham Durham's Prediction Box any piece of information is revealed written on paper inside box, box self-contained with boon writer, how to construct gimmicked box, general thoughts on radio magic
 		2008
Professional Secrets
79
Docc Hilford Desire "Secret #155 - Reversed Value", spectator writes word on billet, mixes it with an empty billet and holds one in each hand, performer finds empty billet twice, then billet is burnt and word appears on arm using ashes of paper
 		2008
The Secrets of Dr. Tao
7
Docc Hilford Strangers in the Night - Revisited living-dead-test with friends and one lover, performer does a reading of named persons, a divination of initials and finds corrects billets
  • The Story Begins
  • Modus Operandi
  • Love Notes
  • The Clandestine Dance
  • The Invisible Stranger
  • One Step Ahead
  • A Clever Ploy
  • Startling Revelations
  • A Composite Sketch
  • Act Deux
  • A Shocking Climax
  • Behind the Curtain
  • The Stranger Unseen and Exposed
  • Unseen
  • Exposed
  • Selling Strangers in the Night In the Afternoon
  • Booking the Luncheon
  • Here's a Great Way to Increase Income
  • Don't Miss this Tip
Inspired by
  • Docc Hilford's "Strangers in the Night", 1990.
 2008
The Invisible Stranger
11
Docc Hilford Hey Mr. DJ spectators form list with songs, some are selected using numbered billets and divined by performer, last song is divined by DJ by playing it
 		2008
Hey Mr. DJ
5
Michael Weber Free Bonus variation by "Michael W.", spectators form list with songs, some are selected using numbered billets and divined by performer, last song is divined by DJ by playing it
 		2008
Hey Mr. DJ
16
Docc Hilford The Whispering Buddha Buddha statue whispers information written on paper
  • Basic Effect & Method
  • Prayer Papers
  • Acidus Novus
  • The Tear
  • The Read
  • Mindset
  • Foundations Stones
  • Examining the Script
  • The Statue Can Whisper
  • You Do Hear It
  • The Subject Does Hear the Whisper
  • Back Doors
Related to 2008
The Whispering Buddha
6
Oliver Meech Invisible Man Magician claims to be able to see through a spectator and see the card written on a sticker stuck on their back
 		2009
The Plot Thickens
10
Oliver Meech Bubble Image Performer predicts what number spectator sees in the swirling surface of a soap bubble
 		2009
The Plot Thickens
40
Oliver Meech Speechless Spectator chooses a random name from a stack of index cards, performer tries to guess with charades, fails, but name is printed on plastic teeth in mouth
 		2009
The Plot Thickens
42
Oliver Meech Random Poetry Performer predicts which words spectator will make a mark on with a marker
 		2009
The Plot Thickens
46
Oliver Meech Spin The Bottle Performer predicts who the bottle will point to in a game of Spin the Bottle
 		2009
The Plot Thickens
50
Oliver Meech Psychic Strumming Name of selected song appears on a guitar pick held by the spectator
 		2009
The Plot Thickens
52
Oliver Meech I Spy Performer guesses which object spectator is thinking of by watching eye movements (use paperback book as impression device)
 		2009
The Plot Thickens
56
Oliver Meech Every Flavour Jelly Beans Jelly beans have the flavour that was freely chosen by spectator
 		2009
The Plot Thickens
62
Oliver Meech Final Signature Spectator selects only business card that is not already written on
 		2009
The Plot Thickens
70
Oliver Meech Secret Service Load Performer divines serial number of a bill inside the spectator's wallet. The bill is never taken out of the wallet during the reading.
 		2009
The Plot Thickens
72
Sveroni Simply Clever prediction of selected tea bag flavor
 		2009
... oder so!
13
Stephen Minch The Stigmata of Cthulhu stigmata marks appear on skin of spectators, with sound effects from hidden sound device, stooge faints
Also published here 2009
The Book of Forgotten Secrets
17
Stephen Minch The Silver Key key turns on hand, then on spectator's hand, the key on chain swings by itself over selected disk, then key is wrapped in paper and vanishes in flash of fire
Also published here 2009
The Book of Forgotten Secrets
55
Stephen Minch The Music of Erich Zann séance performance, metronome starts moving and violin and music box start playing under glass bowl
Also published here 2009
The Book of Forgotten Secrets
89
Stephen Minch Apocalypse Later nine cards with persons on them laid out, spectator moves according to instructions, final resting place predicted, credit information on the parity instruction game
Also published here
  • Genii, April 1992
 2009
The Book of Forgotten Secrets
129
Daniel Garcia Clip Trip Straightened paperclip bends visually
 		2009
Limited
19
Max Maven Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
Also published here 2009
Las Vegas Lecture
3
Max Maven The Ruling Class spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil
Also published here 2009
Las Vegas Lecture
5
Trevor Lewis Body Parts cards with names of body parts, selection matches prediction
 		2009
Routines Matter
38
Trevor Lewis The Eyes Have It using The Eye Chart, three phases, spectator divines and locates cards, then she selects cards which were predicted
 		2009
Routines Matter
73
Paul Osborne A Poor Man's Mind Reading Act
  • Osborne Illusion
person hidden in blackboard stand to prepare prediction in cigar box
 		Feb. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 2)
18
Anthony Lindan Tossed Out Time selected time is predicted
Variations Mar. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 3)
18
Tom Stone Note 3 vanishing radio methodology as ending for Sefalaljia
Related toAlso published here Apr. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 4)
19
Tom Stone Note 6 "voodoo in reverse", real person does something that happens to doll, posed as problem
Also published here Apr. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 4)
19
Andy Nyman The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly triple prediction of name, card and chocolate, three different methods
 		Apr. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 4)
51
Andy Nyman Magicians' Graphology with three sketches, last one divined
Inspired by Apr. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 4)
58
Andy Nyman No Way Out one of three borrowed objects is chosen and predicted
 		Apr. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 4)
59
Ryan Pilling Fool (Proof) Prediction dictionary in bag to predict "any word"
Also published here
  • Half-Baked Magazine, No. 8, April 2002
 Sep. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 9)
17
David Avadon Hurling Time chosen time is predicted, tossed-out deck principle
  • Version 1
  • Version 2 (Impromptu "Tossed Out Time")
Inspired by Sep. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 9)
19
Tom Stone Of Dice and Men one of six messages chosen with throw of die, "hug" chosen, other messages are "kill"
Inspired by
  • "Dice Man" (Andy Nyman, marketed item)
Also published here 		Oct. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 10)
22
David Ben And the Oscar Goes to... Oscar candidates are divined
Inspired by
  • "Dead Name Duplication" (Ted Annemann, 1932)
Variations 		Oct. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 10 (The Jinx - 75 Years))
8
Robert Cassidy Roswell That Ends Well prediction between two paper plates that are tossed to a spectator, date predicted
Also published here Oct. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 10 (The Jinx - 75 Years))
15
Thomas Alan Waters Cardblanche off-beat prediction of a birthdate, on a blank card, brainwave
Also published here Oct. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 10 (The Jinx - 75 Years))
25
Max Maven Days Of Your divination of zodiac sign, cards with all signs used
 		2009
The Sticky Blue Book
29
John Archer Spelling Test out for book test, word is found written in envelope/wallet
 		2009
The Sticky Blue Book
34
David Ben And the Oscar Goes to... Oscar candidates are divined
Inspired by 2009
The Jinx — 75 Years
8
Robert Cassidy Roswell That Ends Well prediction between two paper plates that are tossed to a spectator, date predicted
Also published here 2009
The Jinx — 75 Years
15
Thomas Alan Waters Cardblanche off-beat prediction of a birthdate, on a blank card, brainwave
Also published here 2009
The Jinx — 75 Years
25
John Bannon Four-Fold Foresight "A/k/a Cardzilla's Amazing Self-Working Origami Card Trick"
tapestry folding with multi-stage prediction (as in shuffle-bored)
Variations 2009
Six. Impossible. Things.
37
Caleb Wiles Word Perfect card and word chosen, card located and in an envelope is found a prediction consisting of alphabet cards that spell the word
Inspired byVariations 2009
High Spots
27
Michael Weber (with your) Back to the Drawing Boards using three spectators
Variations 2009
Back to the Drawing Boards
1
Tom Stone Cinderella mentalism 1 "mentalist’s version of 'Sam the Bellhop'", story told with props in bags in random order
 		2009
Fuzzy Logic
6
Tom Stone White Death blank cards are laid out on table, spectator moves around with marker, later it is shown that he avoided the cards with "crack" written on their underside, Himber Wallet
Also published here 2009
Fuzzy Logic
7
Tom Stone White Death (method 2) blank cards are laid out on glass sheet, spectator moves around with marker, later it is shown that he avoided the cards with "crack" written on their underside
 		2009
Fuzzy Logic
8
Tom Stone Mental Sports coincidence with different types of sports ball that are matched with the sport equipment
Inspired by
  • Ed Mellon's "Quantimental"
 2009
Fuzzy Logic
9
Tom Stone Note 3 vanishing radio methodology as ending for Sefalaljia
Also published here 2009
Scribbles 2009
3
Tom Stone Note 6 "voodoo in reverse", real person does something that happens to doll, posed as problem
Also published here 2009
Scribbles 2009
3
Tom Stone Tripodal by Sundown - Mental Pursuit spectators select questions, performer divines answers, quiz show presentation, de bruijn/gray code
Also published here 2009
Tripodal by Sundown
2
Tom Stone Quean of the Quiz confabulation type prediction with quiz show presentation and envelope loading stand
Also published here 2009
Tripodal by Sundown
4
Robert E. Neale 8. A Potion or Two spectator selects the red pill from row of pills, ten-eleven force
Also published here 2009
Magic and Meaning [Expanded]
121
Chris "Doc" Dixon Deep & Meaningful Infatuation performer divines card and situation that the spectator apparently made up (but is really written on the card), with idea by Philipp Tawfik
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here 2009
MonkeyShines — Volume One
30
Tom Stone Mental Sports sport objects, idea
 		2010
Vortex
194
Tom Stone Helena of the East color of lipstick prediction, idea
Also published here 2010
Vortex
226
Tom Stone Hotel Psychometry idea with hotel key cards
Also published here 2010
Vortex
236
David Corsaro Getting to Know You spectator's name appears on blank faced card in deck with name cards, with comedy predictions to begin
 		2010
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 8
13
Richard Bangs Suit Yourself Surpassed spectator distributes four of a kind into his pockets, magician knows order, out of hands
Related toVariations 2010
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 8
69
Michael Feldman Sticky Prediction four-out prediction principle
Inspired by 2010
The Opposite of People
52
Oliver Meech Truly Invisible Deck Spectator reads the mind of another spectator, divine which card has been reversed in an imaginary deck, no cards used
 		2010
Plot Twists
44
Oliver Meech Swinger Swinging locket on a chain divines which photo is the performer's grandfather
 		2010
Plot Twists
48
Oliver Meech Mental Ratings Magician predicts how sore a woman's feet are, on a scale of one to ten
 		2010
Plot Twists
50
Oliver Meech Voodoo Business Card Red mark drawn on spectator on a drawing of a human on a business card corresponds to a red mark appearing on magician's shirt
 		2010
Plot Twists
52
Christoph Borer Die Runen der Göttin Freya rune stone prediction, prediction with chalk on bigger stone
 		2010
Prevedere
12
Christoph Borer Mord am runden Tisch prediction in envelope, murder and victim are predicted, various ideas for using the same method in different contexts
 		2010
Prevedere
20
Christoph Borer, Ulf "Borodin" Bolling Das Rosenbrett russian roulette type, chosen bag is the one with a rose under it, the other bags are crushed
Also published here 2010
Aspekte der psychologischen Force
11
Christoph Borer Sternzeichen-Pendel spectator locates his zodiac with a pendulum
Also published here 2010
Aspekte der psychologischen Force
13
Christoph Borer Heinrich Favrod three billet prediction, with different colored pens, story presentation
Also published here 2010
Aspekte der psychologischen Force
15
Ronnie Lee The Proof one of three silks chosen, predicted, with three gag predictions
Related to 2010
Prolix (Issue 7)
448
Chip Gyp spectator takes a number of poker chips, rest counted and digits added, some more chips given to other spectators, performer divines how many which spectator has
 		2010
Prolix (Issue 8)
503
Karl Fulves One-Ahead Systems
  • As a Revelation
  • As a Prediction
  • Mental Epic
  • No-Gaff Epic
Related to 2010
Prolix (Issue 8)
537
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