Effects

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Tony Devine Payday check inside one of several envelopes is found by performer
 		1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 6)
109
Fred Rosenbaum Chinese Menu four menus, different courses are selected and total of bill is predicted
Inspired byRelated to 1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 7)
118
Chase Goforth A Savory Tip odor marking system for envelopes
 		1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 7)
119
Alexander de Cova Room Service using trouser pocket tube connection, only idea
Inspired by
  • "Room Service" (Don Wayne, Jonathan Neal Brown)
 1995
Mini-Seminar 1995
7
Gary Kurtz The Code Of Silence
Also published here 1995
Lecture Notes 1995
25
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
Alan Nguyen Bender Ender spoon seems to move under cover of handkerchief, becomes bent
Inspired by 1995
Labyrinth (Issue 4)
16
Alan Nguyen Peek-to-Peek two spectators think of words from book, performer divines both
Inspired by 1995
Labyrinth (Issue 4)
20
Alan Nguyen Page Number Riffle Force force a page number to turn to in another book
 		1995
Labyrinth (Issue 4)
24
Alan Nguyen The Romantic Reader revealing the gist of an entire page (not just a single word) of one or more spectators
Related to 1995
Labyrinth (Issue 4)
26
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
Joe Lantiere Images from a Witch's Mirror spectator divines Tarot card when looking at dark mirror, sand frame
 		Jan./Feb. 1995
The Magic Menu (Vol. 5 No. 27)
307
Chris Hurlbert The Destined Duo prediction of chosen Tarot card, engraved on medallion
 		May/June 1995
The Magic Menu (Vol. 5 No. 29)
331
Chris Hurlbert Food for Thought cards with food items are selected, prediction on bill
 		May/June 1995
The Magic Menu (Vol. 5 No. 29)
332
Robert E. Neale 8. A Potion or Two spectator selects the red pill from row of pills, ten-eleven force
Also published here 1995
Magic and Meaning
121
Barrie Richardson There Are Two Sides To Every Prediction word and drawing put in two envelopes, performer divines both
Related to Aug. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 12)
68
Val Le-Val Re-Confabulation credit information
 		Sep. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 1)
63
Peter W. Tappan Coin Divination spectator holds up one of five coins and puts it back on plate, performer divines the coin, impression heat-sensitive paper, second place in "Heat Stroke of Genius Contest"
 		Oct. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 2)
49
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
George Sprague I Knew That! one of two skull drawing of different colors chosen, it is predicted, heat-sensitive paper, "Honorable Mention" in "Heat Stroke of Genius Contest"
 		Oct. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 2)
49
The Napoleons Clear And Present Odor psychometry routine with items in zip-lock bags based on the premise of smell
 		Nov. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 3)
74
Al Mann The Hidden Scroll word or number is predicted on business card, either in performer's pocket or in spectator's handbag, method to write message with swami
  • Handbag Ending
  • In the Basket Ending
  • How I Make My Own Thumbtip Swami
 		1995
The Hidden Scroll
1
Al Mann To Move a Mountain on how Jasper Maskelyne moved a harbor during WWII, how to move a mountain
 		1995
The Hidden Scroll
7
Ralph Fowler The Almost Perfect Code - Part 2
  • Choosing a Partner
  • The Code
  • Playing Cards
 		Jan. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 7)
13
Raimo Patronen Animal Magnetism magnetic sensation using two stones
 		Jan. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 7)
15
Al Mann The Swords of Thoth - Part 3 on pencils, billet pens
Related to Jan. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 7)
15
Alain Gesbert Mynos prediction of selected ESP card, two sets of six cards double climax
Inspired by Feb. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 8)
1
Dr. E. Raymond Carlyle, Max Abrams Kismet: Pseudo Contact Mind Reading using center tear, tips for center tear
 		Feb. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 8)
4
Al Mann The Swords of Thoth - Part 4 on pencils, nail writer
Related to Feb. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 8)
12
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
Marv Long Red Roses Just For You several envelopes are distributed to several people, one is chosen and person puts envelope in box, content envelope is the only odd one "Roses for you", billet box
 		Mar. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 9)
1
Al Mann The Swords of Toth Part 5 names in envelopes are taken home by performer, after a couple of days name is revealed
Related to Mar. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 9)
12
Ed Loveland The Borely Rectory Seance seance with crashing vase, bell ringing, rotating key, blister
 		Mar. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 9)
13
Dr. E. Raymond Carlyle Kismet prediction of three chosen picture cards, paper clips on board
 		Mar. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 9)
15
Mark Edward Cold Seance spectator's ring becomes ice cold
 		Apr. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 10)
9
Leo Boudreau The Mind's Eye: Buzzwords 24 flash cards with different words, chosen word is divined
Related to May 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 11)
10
Timothy Hyde Thoughts on the Gold / Engraved Medallion experience of Jack Dean's Koran Medallion routine
Related to May 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 11)
14
Dr. Dan J. Alessini The Psychic Spectators a la "Neither Blind nor Silly", two spectator take a half each and divine other spectators selections
Related to June 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 12)
1
Leo Boudreau The Mind's Eye: Buzzwords - Part 2 24 flash cards with different words, chosen word is divined
Related to June 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 12)
10
Didier Chantôme Criterium Voice Print, special name is divined among others using pendulum
 		June 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 12)
14
Gary Dudash Barber Shop Quartette different song titles are written down and performer finds out who wrote which song, different colors method
 		June 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 12)
15
Francis Carlyle Seeing at the Finger Tips blindfold method, tape and handkerchief, described in letter to Fawcett Ross
 		Summer 1996
The Looking Glass (Issue 3)
89
Paul Lackey Million-Dollar Mind Reader four methods
Also published here 1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 2 (Issue Close-up Fantasies 1 & 2)
215
Paul Harris The Anything Deck any named word is written on the backs of cards in a prediction packet, one letter on each card
Related toVariations 1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 3 (Issue New Stuff)
23
Wylee Packer Off On A Bender bending a key
 		June 1996
Apocalypse (Vol. 19 No. 6)
2656
Philip T. Goldstein Changeling named number is predicted with the exact amount of coins under business card
 		1996
Desert Seminar Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein Designated Thinker one of six symbol cards is predicted
 		1996
Desert Seminar Notes
9
Yes-No Gag
1996
The Warpsmith Returns
6
Alain Nu, Hiroshi Sawa Fender Bender one handed spoon bending routine
 		1996
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 62)
1204
Alain Nu Impossibender spoon bending, forming a loop, one handed
 		1996
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 62)
1205
Paul Burdick Above Board Mental Epic triple prediction with three luggage tags that are screwed together, topological method
Related to Mar. 1996
The Minotaur (Vol. 8 No. 1)
1
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
Karl Fulves How To Beat The Test color cards in paper folders are guessed with above-average score in three ways
Inspired by
  • "How Not To Test A Psychic" (Martin Gardner, 1989)
Related to 		1996
Underworld (Issue 4)
48
Karl Fulves Portable Crystals clear balloon as "portable crystal ball", billet appears inside, posed as problem
Inspired byRelated to 1996
The Fine Print (Issue 3)
58
Kuda Bux Kuda Bux's Secret dough blindfold method
Related toAlso published here
  • Weird Water & Fuzzy Logic (Martin Gardner)
 1996
The Fine Print (Issue 4)
70
Karl Fulves The Test Before The Trick symbols put in order by spectator, used for reading, no effect
 		1996
The Fine Print (Issue 4)
79
Bob Driebeek Das Tarot-Spiel three spectator select a suit from a Tarot deck and then cards are turned over, depending on the same suits and the rules each spectator can win round, winner is predicted
 		1996
Aenigmas Rätsel
53
Peter Duffie The Supernal Datebook diary with objects written next to every day, date chosen with number cards
Inspired by 1996
Method in Effect
17
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
Lee Earle Duplicitous Business divination of words written on business cards
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 9)
127
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
Robert Waller What's Her Makeup? reading done from the shape of woman's lipstick
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. Quarterly Supplement #6)
133
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
Your Personality Mini-Profile brochure for handwriting analysis, tic sheet
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. Quarterly Supplement #6)
135
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
Mark Edward The Two Martini Hunch three glasses, two with Martini one with acid, when olive is placed inside acid it immediately starts bubbling
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 11)
138
Robert Waller Wanderlust stack of postcards, spelling various decisions and finding city that matches prediction
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 11)
139
Jack Dean Affinity polaroid picture of couple placed inside envelope and mixed with other envelopes, envelope is found by spectator
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 12)
142
Paul Pacific Greeked! sending Himber wallet in advance
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 13)
145
Gary Ward PSImpathy instruction game with two spectators and five coins, both end up with same coin
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 13)
146
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
Pierre Barry Blow Out the Candles prediction of how many candles remain burning on birthday cake, on business card
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 14)
151
Boris Korvo, Robert A. Nelson Technicolor Trio different colored papers are used and words and numbers written down, one of each category is selected and they all match prediction
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 15)
157
Leo Boudreau Picture Show three people select postcard, divined by performer
Inspired by 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 15)
158
Rajneesh Madhok Melts in Your Mind prediction of one of five imaginary M&M's
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 16)
161
Earl Keyser The "IQ" Chart divining selected word from list, using eye charts in presentation
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 16)
162
Chuck Hickok Verbal Influence prediction of chosen postcard
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 16)
162
Allen Zingg The Shape of Things symbols drawn on cards, order is known using prompter card
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 17)
165
John Riggs Tarot Telepathy 2000 Q&A, with medium answering questions and giving readings, performer only reads names
Also published here
  • John Riggs' "Tarot Telepathy 2000" in "The Even Compleater Fortune-Teller" 1996. P. 47.
 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 17)
167
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
Andy Leviss Deli Delight prediction of chosen sandwich, spectator choses ingredients, sandwich in a bag
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 1)
177
Doug Slater Spiritual Attraction one of several rings is selected, cut photo as prediction
Inspired by
  • James Delman's "Grave Decision"
 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 1)
179
Terry Parrett Boris and Natasha prediction of location and a name, small outline of the US drawn and marked with X
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 2)
181
Lee Marelli Penta-Preview one of five symbols is chosen, prediction drawn in crystal ball on one of five business cards
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 2)
182
Alain Nu Double Delight drawing on business card and Dollar bill are placed inside Bendix Bombshell wallet, drawing and serial number are divined
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 2)
183
Lee Earle Dream Scheme dream of spectator predicted printed in a book
Related to 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 3)
185
Graham Kite Scents and Sense prediction of one of five scents
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 4)
189
T. J. Osborne Dowsing Duplicates six business cards are torn in halves, matching parts are found à la Mutus Nomen
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 5)
194
Danny Archer Do Not Pass Go! prediction with objects and theme of Monopoly
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 5)
195
Dr. E. Raymond Carlyle Mindway Dream names of people and predictions written on cards, Stover's Days of Force as last number
Related to 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 6)
197
K. H. Fossgreen Minefild six cards with parts of a map, spectator marks x and seals cards in six envelopes, after envelopes are shuffled spectator finds his map again, map and x predicted by spectator
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 7)
201
Christopher Caldwell Carded! prediction of chosen holiday greeting card, Koran 5-Star set-up
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 7)
203
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
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Golden Year coin in coin collector's frame, named date written on it, à la Koran Medallion
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 9)
213
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
Ty Kralin Graphology Goldmine on making a business with a graphology booth
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. Quarterly Supplement #10)
217
Ken Schwabe Digit Eyes cards with numbers, spectator thinks of a card and removes all cards wich have the number on it, spectator quickly looks through the cards and sees which number appears on all cards, different presentation for classic effect of Age Cards / Calculator Cards
Related to 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 10)
221
Marc Salem Veg-a-Mental prediction of price on business card, with option to predict named vegetable as well
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 10)
223
Larry Becker Lightning Thot coding number using a D'Lite
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 11)
225
Christian Theiss A Table for Two prediction of meal, drink and flower
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 11)
226
Irene Levitt The Four Pattern Ploy reading according to which symbol among four spectator selects
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 12)
229
Danny Archer Par for the Course prediction of score in imaginary game of golf, how many pars used noted on sheet, prediction of golf ball
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 12)
230
Steve Michaels Schieszer Local Attraction chosen advertising card is divined, svengali
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 13)
239
Wolf In Search of Truth business cards are borrowed, one is selected and found by performer
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 14)
241
Bill "Dusty" Miller The Telltale Timber stopping pulse, block of wood falls over, using the Telekinetic Timber
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 14)
242
Dave Arch Turning the Tarot finding chosen Tarot card, spelling a name
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 15)
245
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
Jack Dean The fool That Tricked Einstein coins in bag, performer divines how many have been removed, hidden scale, version of "The Tricks that Fooled Einstein"/"Jackpot Coins" ("I have exactly as much as you, plus...")
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 16)
249
Andy Leviss Roll Tape! chosen TV show is predicted on VHS tape
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 16)
250
Tooru Suzuki Para-Sight blindfold with tape, diving colors and design duplication
 		June 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 10)
68
Doug Canning No Tell Hotel spectator thinks of a Vegas hotel, divined
Inspired by Oct. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 2)
72
Jim Steinmeyer, Orson Welles Dowsing and Divining
  • Conjuring
dowsing for water with several Foo Cans in a row (Orson Welles)
 		Nov. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 3)
73
Jim Steinmeyer Music Box Divination one of six songs chosen and one of six music boxes, they match
 		Nov. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 3)
74
Jim Steinmeyer The Psychic Trust
  • Conjuring
borrowed bill put in one of four numbered envelopes, spectator burns three of them by himself
Also published here
  • New Invocation, Oct. 1983
 Dec. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 4)
79
Docc Hilford Swamp Water q&a with story presentation, answer appears on billet, with dissolvo paper
 		1996
Swamp Water
1
John Graham On Sale number prediction on price tag of jacket, spectator guess price correctly
Variations Mar. 1997
Apocalypse (Vol. 20 No. 3)
2769
Chad Long Dinner Time Prediction during dinner "You will drop a spoon!" (or something else) is predicted
Also published here 1997
More Stuff...
2
Gary Kurtz, Dr. Stanley Jaks G.K. on Dr. Jaks' "Master Secret of the Swami" three digit number test, spectator first gets one right, then two and finally the complete number
Inspired by 1997
The Ultimate Chairs Prediction (Plus)
12
Alexander de Cova Peanuts peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct
Inspired byVariationsAlso published here 1997
Seminarunterlagen 1997
9
Ron Bauer Second Sight comedy triple prediction, heads or tails, total of numbers from date of the coin and a card, three envelopes
Inspired by
  • David Britland's "Second Sight" in "Sorcerer Vol.1"
 1997
L.I.N.T. — Pocket Stuff for Close-Up Magicians
77
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		1997
FISM '97
5
Philip T. Goldstein The Mind's Eye Deck picture cards, card is divined
Also published here 1997
FISM '97
8
The Will Power Trick spectator stops at the right card when moving his finger along a fan, pulse and muscle reading
 		1997
The Fred Braue Notebooks (Issue 8)
2
Steve Beam Against All Odds spectator names amount of change in envelope, with variations
Inspired by
  • Chris "Doc" Dixon's "Change of Mind"
VariationsAlso published here 		1997
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 65)
1293
Christoph Borer Feuer und Tod cards in front of burning candles, candle with dead person in front extinguishes
Also published here 1997
Seminar 1997
7
Christoph Borer Das Duft-Dreieck prediction of chosen fragrances
Related toAlso published here 1997
Seminar 1997
17
Basil Horwitz Psychic Roulette triple prediction with roulette theme, deck of playing cards used as well as blank cards
 		1997
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 4
11
Basil Horwitz The Unlimited Principle three named words predicted in envelope
 		1997
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 4
21
Bob Gill An Alternative Handling
1997
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 4
31
Basil Horwitz Ultimate Challenge Thought and Clairvoyance spectator writes date of birth, favorite color and hobby on card and selects a card with a word, all is divined by performer, envelope switch
Related to 1997
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 4
38
Basil Horwitz The Hot Chair mentalism take on electric chair trick, person stands up when number is named, pseudo suggestion routine
Related to 1997
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 4
48
Basil Horwitz The Super ESP Body Language Test pseudo psychometry with writings and ESP card divination
 		1997
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 4
66
David Harkey, Eric Anderson Torque coin gets hot, is dropped into drink which boils, bends
Variations 1997
Ah-ha!
12
David Harkey, Eric Anderson If Looks Could Kill billet reading system for Q&A
 		1997
Ah-ha!
75
Karl Fulves Greeting Card Wisdom gag cards with prediction of date of birth, has to be known in advance
 		1997
The Fine Print (Issue 6)
161
Ken De Courcy Personal Possessions instruction game with four objects, objects are returned to correct owners
 		July 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 1)
6
Philip T. Goldstein Just Chintz just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die
Also published here July 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 1)
8
Toni Forster Aura-Prediction spectator writes city on cardboard, other cities on other cardboards, mixed, spectator marks one with X below table, it's also predicted
Inspired byAlso published here July 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 1)
13
Ken De Courcy Geller for Dinner multi-phase routine with spoon, spoon apparently bends then it vanishes
 		Aug. 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 2)
4
Ted Lesley The Box vibrating box, instant stooge
Inspired by Sep. 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 3)
11
Karrell Fox Getting Away with Murder
Also published here Oct. 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 4)
3
Larry Becker Al Zymer Graphology graphology and fake graphology routine with Himber wallet
 		Oct. 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 4)
4
Ken De Courcy Rings On Their Fingers reading, on which finger people wear rings
 		Oct. 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 4)
9
John Wade Some Thoughts on a Different Wavelength... on magic on the radio, musician divines song in other studio
 		Oct. 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 4)
15
Ken De Courcy Party Pateo party trick, seven men can win a prize, remaining man finds his wife behind the door, pateo
 		Nov. 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 5)
3
Larry White Hieroglyph-Trick cards with jewels and skeletons and snakes, spectator selects correct one, erasable ink
 		Nov. 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 5)
5
Quentin Reynolds A Clever Party Stunt psychological game à la the Cube, kokology
 		Dec. 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 6)
9
Ted Lesley Money in Your Pocket prediction of total of spectator's coins, with kicker
 		1997
It's Paramiraculous
15
Richard Bartram, Jr. Kill the Messenger voodoo effect, picture is pierced and performer bleeds at same place
 		1997
Trephine
127
Richard Bartram, Jr. Book Test prediction in envelope of chosen page and passage
 		1997
Trephine
135
Richard Bartram, Jr. The Kevorkian Challenge Taste Test with tubes of water, one with acid
 		1997
Trephine
137
Rusty Cook Infamentalism six jars with different colored sand, one is secretly shaken and later divined by performer
 		1997
Trephine
139
Richard Bartram, Jr. Stupor Market Shopper sum prediction of several prices of items
 		1997
Trephine
144
Richard Bartram, Jr. Mind Gamebit prediction of chess move
Inspired by 1997
Trephine
147
Morley Budden Pyramid Power spectators write secret fantasies on business cards, the performer know who wrote what
 		1997
Simon Says!
117
Ken Brooke Eine makellose Vorhersage prediction put in hat, then three items borrowed and one chosen, it is predicted
Also published here 1997
Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 1)
18
Albert Verity, Malcolm Davison Prediction with Pocket Writing variation
Also published here 1997
Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 1)
20
Theodore Annemann Ihre Nummer, Bitte? eight slips of paper with phone numbers by spectators, one chosen, medium divines number, repeated with rest of slips, Charles Jordan's Yogi Force
Related to 1997
Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 3)
102
Martin Gardner Stegreif-Hellsehen items given to performer behind his back, he can describe them, two methods
 		1997
Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 3)
114
Roy Johnson Tätersuche three cards with "lie" and three with "truth"
  • Die Fünfer-Version
Inspired by 1997
Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 3)
122
Kazuyuki Hase Farben und Formen four envelopes with symbols, chosen one divined
Inspired byAlso published here 1997
Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 4 & 5)
156
Vanni Pulè Spiegel, Spiegel name chosen from booklet appears with lipstick on mirror, svengali forcing book
Inspired by 1997
Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 4 & 5)
160
Will Dexter Zu Dinner bei den Borgias with alternative presentation
 		1997
Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 4 & 5)
172
Jon LeClair Defying Death paper with living person levitates
 		1997
The Art of Invisible Thread
89
Greg Albright Practice Contact routine to practice muscle reading, finding selected card blindfolded
 		1997
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 17)
258
Steve "Banachek" Shaw A M-I-N-D for This & That four business cards with letters on the front, select has "this letter" written on back others have "that letter" written on back
 		1997
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 17)
259
Joe Marino Pro Fabulation prediction of prize of dream card inside wallet
 		1997
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 18)
261
Paul Green This Gift's for You several people on stage hand over gift, it lands in hands of person present is addressed to
Inspired by
  • Tony Griffith's "Penny Move" and "Person Move"
 1997
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 18)
263
Joseph Curcillo Time is of the Essence russian roulettes type using a hammer and five paper bags, four contain a light bulb and one a spectator's watch
 		1997
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 1)
265
Dave Arch PK Pins two safety pins open in the hand of spectator
Inspired by 1997
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 1)
267
Lee Earle Puzzling Perception solved jigsaw puzzle is displayed, one piece is removed and placed among pieces of an identical jigsaw, spectator removes handful of pieces and spectator locates missing piece
 		1997
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 2)
269
Marc Salem Time Will Tell spectator sets time on a travel alarm clock which is held face down, time matches prediction
 		1997
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 3)
273
Alain Nu Zodiesque divination of zodiac, prediction in envelope, asking questions to the entire audience first and then zooming in on one person
Related to 1997
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 3)
274
Rajneesh Madhok Life Force Triangle number representing past, present and future are written down by spectator, prediction of total
 		1997
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 4)
281
Pasqual Perrino Psychic Jeopardy bills from the audience used to build a number, numbers from serial number used and added, prediction of total, Himber Wallet
 		1997
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 5)
286
Jamy Ian Swiss Free Association after playing a game of "free association" with spectator, performer can know what shapes and word spectator wrote on a piece of paper, full presentation and much detail on the scripting
Also published here 1997
Labyrinth (Issue 7)
7
Mark Strivings 50-50-50 Chance which hand done by performer, spectator always guesses right
 		Jan./Feb. 1997
The Magic Menu (Vol. 7 No. 39)
453
Henry Lewis Tic-Tactic multi-colored tic-tacs in dispenser, one chosen, color matches prediction
 		June 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 10)
76
Martin Gardner Penny For Your Thoughts
  • Martin Gardner's Corner
one of several coins pressed on forehead while performer is out of room, he divines the coin, temperature
 		July 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 11)
81
Chris "Doc" Dixon Psychic Buddies paper fortune teller routine, as love predictor ending up at "love at first sight"
 		1997
Everything Is Funnier with Monkeys
28
Chris "Doc" Dixon Carpe Cajones prediction of favorite Beatle member and a month written on card, card in wallet as prediction
 		1997
Everything Is Funnier with Monkeys
101
Bruce Bernstein Getting Ahead of Myself mental epic, with insurance where last word is predicted
Also published here 1997
Psi-Kicks
15
Bruce Bernstein A Prediction in Code prediction is coded as number and sent in advance, code is shown and prediction can by deciphered, headline prediction, sport event etc.
Related toAlso published here 1997
Psi-Kicks
22
Bruce Bernstein Breaking the Bank prediction of named amount of money in piggy bank
Inspired by
  • Ned Rutledge's "Minding the Store"
Also published here 		1997
Psi-Kicks
29
Bruce Bernstein Hummer Psychometry three people seal person object in envelopes, they are switched while performer's back is turned, correct allocation
Also published here 1997
Psi-Kicks
34
Bruce Bernstein Marked For A Reading four piles, spectator selects cards from piles according to question, 20 questions game, reading
Also published here 1997
Psi-Kicks
36
Bruce Bernstein Thoughts on "Nelson's Best Kept Secret" getting affirmation by sitter, while doing reading at a party
Also published here 1997
Psi-Kicks
38
Bruce Bernstein Prediction Plus prediction of which spectator divines number, second spectator is used to help and also freely predicted
Related toAlso published here 1997
Psi-Kicks
41
Bruce Bernstein Third Person Psychometry spectator's necklace is placed in envelope and envelope shuffled with other envelopes, spectator locates correct envelope
Also published here 1997
Psi-Kicks
48
Bruce Bernstein Ultimate Psychometry spectator's necklace is placed in envelope and envelope shuffled with other envelopes, spectator locates correct envelope, duplicate
Also published here 1997
Psi-Kicks
50
Bruce Bernstein Emergency Mentalism blank cards are handed out before the show and spectators can write words are draw anything, method to use certain cards which can be allocated as well, concept
Also published here 1997
Psi-Kicks
54
Philip T. Goldstein Pierced 'ere one of four business cards
 		Winter 1998
The Looking Glass (Issue 4)
154
Karl Fulves Clenched Fist Note ten people put a coin in either left or right hand, performer memorizes all
 		1998
Combo
30
Karl Fulves Family Reunion "Without Words", done with twenty borrowed photos
 		1998
Mutus Nomen
48
Karl Fulves Body of Evidence "Without Words", non-card version with twenty doll-house furnishings, murder mystery presentation
 		1998
Mutus Nomen
50
Karl Fulves Date Certain "New Maps", up to eight spectators fill in birthdates in grid which is cut apart and rearranged before it is divined
 		1998
Mutus Nomen
55
Karl Fulves His & Hers "New Maps", two papers with sixteen squares filled out with names by girl and her boyfriend and cut into loose squares, their own names are in same position
 		1998
Mutus Nomen
61
Karl Fulves Anything Squared "New Maps", mutus nomen with random words on paper square
Inspired by 1998
Mutus Nomen
64
Karl Fulves Psycho nine spectators write day and month of birth on papers, later assigned to spectators with short readings
 		1998
Mutus Nomen
77
Alexander de Cova Peanuts peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct
Inspired byRelated to 1998
Secrets No. 2
28
Rajneesh Madhok Remote Viewing thought of number is divined, with off by two out
Inspired by 1998
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 67)
1377
Dondrake BlackArt Prediction Use black art to load prediction
 		1998
Black Art Breakthroughs
29
Gary Darwin Darwin's Exorcist Live! Woman brought on stage begins to get possessed by a demon, head floats around, body levitates etc.
 		1998
Black Art Breakthroughs
39
Gary Ruiz Lorad friend choses any word in a book, later assistant is met or phoned and reveals word, cell phone secretly on
 		1998
Underworld (Issue 7)
87
Karl Fulves Astrology By Electronics getting information for readings
 		1998
Underworld (Issue 8)
107
Tony Bartolotta Test Results three spectators write their name on a cardboard with a color, mixed face-down, performer divines
Inspired byRelated to 1998
Underworld (Issue 9)
117
Jack Avis, Al Koran Poker Chip Psi four chips of different colors, one chosen is predicted via a card with that color
Also published here
  • marketed item
 1998
Vis à Vis
88
Jack Avis Spirit Detection drinks and countries are divined
Also published here 1998
Vis à Vis
95
John Riggs Voo Doo You with voodoo doll, prediction on cardboard where spectator places pin
 		Jan. 1998
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 7)
12
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Comedy - Club - Routine presentation for Key-R-Rect, with lots of gags, and apparently divining spectator's phone number
 		Feb. 1998
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 8)
1
Ken De Courcy Silent Orders prediction of rolled number, with matches
 		Mar. 1998
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 9)
1
Larry White Stage-Size Epic with geometrical design as third decision
 		Mar. 1998
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 9)
7
John Riggs, Ted Lesley Confabulation in the Sock brief, uses Carl Cloutier's Card in the Sock gimmick
 		Mar. 1998
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 9)
10
Paul Alberstat Ideas Galore
  • idea for triple prediction coin routine
  • idea for Living and Dead test
  • Q&A with Jap Box
  • Coin force with folder
 		Mar. 1998
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 9)
11
Harry Lorayne I'll Tell Your Fortune spectator choses a question from a list, the answer is predicted in Himber wallet
 		1998
The Himber Wallet Book
35
Larry Becker, Harry Lorayne Mind Probe spectator thinks of a digit on a bill, it is predicted in wallet
Inspired byRelated to 1998
The Himber Wallet Book
105
Harry Lorayne My Word! word made from alphabet cards is predicted in Himber wallet
Related to 1998
The Himber Wallet Book
111
Harry Lorayne Your Word! word made from alphabet cards is predicted in Himber wallet
Related to 1998
The Himber Wallet Book
115
George Laing Special Object object predicted in Himber wallet, counting from left or right
Variations 1998
The Himber Wallet Book
149
Harry Lorayne Not-So-Special Object object predicted in Himber wallet
Inspired by 1998
The Himber Wallet Book
152
Harry Lorayne Better Than A Clipboard using Himber wallet to get information from spectator
 		1998
The Himber Wallet Book
154
James G. Thompson Jr. Der Gedankenfänger spectator thinks of an umbrella word, five spectators write down a word belonging to that category, performer divines category and gives words back to correct spectators
 		1998
Intermagic (Vol. 22 No. 1)
33
Rudolf Braunmüller Paarweise word pairs on paper pieces, two chosen that match
 		1998
Intermagic (Vol. 22 No. 2)
68
Mark Strivings Chip Shot prediction of Casino and bill, Aces from different casinos used and prediction in form of money clip
 		1998
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 6)
289
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Clean Sweap broom caused to stand on end and falls on command
 		1998
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 7)
295
Sal Franchino, Jack Dean Eye PSIght prediction matches passages from three books, using O.M. Switch Box
 		1998
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 8)
297
Scott Shoemaker Picture Perfect divination of a though
 		1998
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 8)
299
Peter McCahon See-Thru Psychometry pseudo psychometry using blindfold and clear ziploc bags
 		1998
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 9)
301
James Cuthbert Tourist Trap envelopes with coins from different countries, one is selected and matches chosen postcard
 		1998
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 9)
303
Terry Parrett Token Psychometry pseudo psychometry using tokens from Monopoly and envelopes
 		1998
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 11)
315
Jheff Poncher Telepathic Honyemoon off-beat prediction, business cards with names of cities and one postcard as prediction, as "Jeffrey Poncher"
 		1998
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 12)
317
Tony Kent, Lee Earle Brain Book list with words that are hard to spell, several spectator select one before the show, performer divines all the word using a dictionary
 		1998
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 12)
318
Gary Kurtz Effect #1 - A Simple, Straight-Forward Prediction four dice rolled in opaque plastic cups, all four numbers predicted
  • Additional Effects
    • Telephone Book Test
    • Check Burning Routine
 		1998
Psycho-Kinetic Dice
4
Gary Kurtz Bonus Effect - Psycho-Kinetic Control four dice rolled in opaque plastic cups, performers hand on top of spectator's hands for pk control, all four numbers match a prediction
 		1998
Psycho-Kinetic Dice
19
Terri Rogers Chess Mate Magician uses two transparent chess clock faces to predict sum of two randomly chosen numbers, and also the choices end on two matching chess pieces. Based on the Gemini Factor mathematical principle.
Related to 1998
Top Secrets
41
Terri Rogers Mind Game Magician predicts correctly that spectators will randomly end up choosing two comedians who work together. Based on the Gemini Factor mathematical principle.
Related to 1998
Top Secrets
46
Terri Rogers Word of Mind Progressive Anagram effect with a theatre review brochure, credits Sam Schwartz's Incredibook Test (interlocking anagrams)
 		1998
Top Secrets
65
Terry Parrett Mental Kombat prediction of chosen superhero card, PATEO
Inspired by Mar./Apr. 1998
The Magic Menu (Vol. 8 No. 46)
534
Terry Parrett Founding Fathers prediction of US "Founding Father", time travel presentation, wallet
 		Mar./Apr. 1998
The Magic Menu (Vol. 8 No. 46)
535
Terry Parrett ESP-TV divination of TV show written on paper
 		Mar./Apr. 1998
The Magic Menu (Vol. 8 No. 46)
536
Karl Fulves Guess Your Age (Part Two) spectator guesses age of person on photograph, calculator arrives at the right age with spectator's guesses, baby gag
 		1998
Calculator Tricks
26
Karl Fulves Starring Role movie star chosen from list, matrix force and calculator used for a coincidence
  • Notes & References (credit information)
Related to 1998
Calculator Tricks
118
Jim Steinmeyer The Psych-Writer prediction of two letter, number with two odd digits and time, featuring nail writing through carbon paper
 		June 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 10)
75
Jim Steinmeyer The Balloon Rack five different colored balloons in a stand, four are eliminated and float up to the ceiling, the last one is not filled with helium but air
 		June 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 10)
77
Ray Hyman X-Centric Tear presentation and handling for center tear, additional information on card
Inspired by Sep. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 1)
72
Sylvain Mirouf Pianoforte! named instruments are written on white strips of paper, they are laid out and with black strips a piano is formed, one strip chosen with PATEO force, it is also piano
 		Nov. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 3)
82
Bob King Tell and Show different-colored cardboard pieces, one chosen, performer divines color behind his back, soft/stiff corner Fillman Principle
 		1998
Tele-Color Kit
3
Bob King Living and Dead with different-colored cardboard pieces and stickers, soft/stiff corner Fillman Principle
 		1998
Tele-Color Kit
4
Bob King Super Living and Dead with different-colored cardboard pieces and stickers, with divination, soft/stiff corner Fillman Principle
 		1998
Tele-Color Kit
4
Bob King Opposites Attract three different-colored cardboard pieces and envelopes, color of cards inside envelope is divined, soft/stiff corner Fillman Principle
Related to 1998
Tele-Color Kit
5
Bob King Three Color Monte one of three different-colored cardboard pieces thought of and after mixing procedure eventually divined, soft/stiff corner Fillman Principle
 		1998
Tele-Color Kit
7
Bruce Bernstein Masklyn's Ring person stretches arm out to the side, depending on how close performer's ring is, the performer can push the arm down easily or only with strength
Related toAlso published here 1998
Classics
39
Richard Osterlind Supernatural Sight three phase blindfold act, introductory remarks
 		1999
Dynamic Mysteries
79
Richard Osterlind Paroptic Psychometry I blindfolded, performer identifies objects
 		1999
Dynamic Mysteries
82
Richard Osterlind Paroptic Psychometry II blindfolded, performer identifies objects, different presentation
 		1999
Dynamic Mysteries
85
Richard Osterlind Test Conditions Design Duplication
1999
Dynamic Mysteries
94
Milton Kort, Don Nielsen Precognitive Cups & Balls Predict color of ball chosen, prediction in one of three cups
Also published here 1999
Kort
335
Jas Jakutsch The ATAW (Any Time AnyWhere) Triple Test divination of three thoughts, jotted down on a business card
Inspired by 1999
Completely Mental — Vol. 1
11
Ray Grismer, Jas Jakutsch What's My Sign
Inspired by 1999
Completely Mental — Vol. 1
16
Jas Jakutsch JaJa Quadruple Test multiple billet reading, ends with a design duplication
 		1999
Completely Mental — Vol. 1
21
Jas Jakutsch "IOU" AKA "The Serpent" spectator jots down any amount and performer divines it by placing the exact amount of money from his wallet and purse on the table, then he shows, that he did not have more money, so he predicted the amount beforehand
 		1999
Completely Mental — Vol. 1
25
Jas Jakutsch "Lost & Found" AKA "Six in One" billet routine with four phases, twelve people write down a los object and their initials, spectator finds the right billets, without opening it, divines the content of several and a member of the audience does the same too
 		1999
Completely Mental — Vol. 2
5
Jas Jakutsch The QuinBillet Test" AKA "A Kick to the One-A... Head" five billet routine, picture duplication, ends with Telephone Drama
Related to 1999
Completely Mental — Vol. 2
20
Joshua Jay Psychometry and Me Magician able to match nametags to five spectators based on their names alone
 		1999
Magic Atlas
143
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		1999
Rocky Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein Humthing cards with names of different songs, chosen one is played / divined, using non-existent titles that sound plausible
 		1999
Baltimore Notes
2
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		1999
Baltimore Notes
3
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler Han number, city and word is selected and all predicted on a parcel encoded in the sender's address, clear forcing bag
Related toAlso published here 1999
Anam Clara
21
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler Hoops a daisy spectator selects a zodiac card among twelve from a clear bag, it matches his zodiac sign
 		1999
Anam Clara
27
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler Room Service from a clear bag, several numbers are selected which form a number, number is predicted on hotel key
 		1999
Anam Clara
30
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler Schöffel one of three CDs is selected, and a song, prediction is cover of cd with song written on the back in bold letters
 		1999
Anam Clara
34
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler Ni Perro Ni Gatto poetry book, number, name and events are selected, written dedication found in the book for chosen event
 		1999
Anam Clara
38
David Regal Penny For Your Thoughts Penny chosen from a glass of pennies, magician can tell the date on the penny
 		1999
Close-Up & Personal
199
David Regal All Strung Out Predict the order of the color of beads strung on a string
 		1999
Close-Up & Personal
203
David Regal The Man With The X-Ray Eyes Four coins placed between two large slabs of marble. Any coin is secretly removed, the magician can tell which coin is removed
 		1999
Close-Up & Personal
215
David Regal Sweet Tooth Spectator selects candy from a stack of cards, prediction is a bag of that selected candy in an envelope
 		1999
Close-Up & Personal
218
David Regal Perchance to Dream Magician predicts which word spectator will choose from a Shakespeare soliloquy from Hamlet
 		1999
Close-Up & Personal
224
Patrick Page, Ken De Courcy Psychic Feedback five spectator select an ESP card and seal them in an envelope, after the envelopes are shuffled the envelopes are returned to the correct owner
 		1999
Entertaining ESP
5
Patrick Page, Ken De Courcy Psychic Feedback Plus After envelopes are handed out correctly, ESP sign is divined
 		1999
Entertaining ESP
6
Patrick Page, Ken De Courcy It's a Draw ESP sign duplication
 		1999
Entertaining ESP
12
Tony Bartolotta Third Sight seven random objects, one object touched, medium knows the object when list of object is called out
 		1999
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 1)
12
Karl Fulves Numero Uno "Three Tricks"
digits written on both ends of four pieces of paper, torn in half, pairs made, totals predicted, Ramasee Principle
 		1999
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 1)
19
Karl Fulves Romeo and Carol "Three Tricks"
names written on both ends of four pieces of paper, torn in half, pairs made, matching people are combined, Ramasee Principle
 		1999
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 1)
20
Barrie Richardson The Psychic Strong Man performer holds two pieces of string or shoe lace, spectators cannot pull them out of performer's hand
Inspired by
  • "The Strong Man's Secret" (Henning Nelms, Magic & Showmanship, p. 14)
Also published here
  • Club 71, Summer 1987
 1999
Theater of the Mind
60
Barrie Richardson Pencil Pusher spectator is unable to pick up a pencil on performer's open hand, small thread loop
VariationsAlso published here 1999
Theater of the Mind
71
Barrie Richardson Powers of Darkness II marked coin turns over on spectator's palm without him noticing and with his eyes closed
Inspired by
  • "Powers of Darkness" (Tony Corinda, marketed ca. 1958)
Also published here 		1999
Theater of the Mind
74
Barrie Richardson Truth to Tell one hand is a liar and one tells the truth
Inspired byAlso published here 1999
Theater of the Mind
111
Barrie Richardson Alphabet Mentalism scrabble pieces in clear change bag, Trick that Fooled Einstein, followed by letter divination (tossed-out deck principle)
Also published here 1999
Theater of the Mind
126
Barrie Richardson Minds in Unison random objects collected and one chosen, one letter chosen, both predicted
Inspired byVariationsAlso published here 1999
Theater of the Mind
130
Barrie Richardson Wigging the Baldpate
Inspired by 1999
Theater of the Mind
133
Barrie Richardson The Lazy Mentalist three chairs, sentences in envelopes match prediction
Related toAlso published here 1999
Theater of the Mind
152
Barrie Richardson The Totally Isolated Prediction prediction in balloon which is tossed around amongst spectators during selection phase, credit information
Related toVariationsAlso published here
  • Club 71, Autumn 1988
 1999
Theater of the Mind
160
Barrie Richardson Psychometry... in a Paper Bag hole in bag
Also published here 1999
Theater of the Mind
178
Barrie Richardson ...678 named three digit number from a bill is found in a wallet, written on a card
Also published here 1999
Theater of the Mind
182
Barrie Richardson Pop Thoughts things written by spectator into a notebook can be divined
 		1999
Theater of the Mind
187
Barrie Richardson Double-sided Thought Transmission word and drawing put in two envelopes, performer divines both
Related toAlso published here
  • Club 71, Autumn 1995
 1999
Theater of the Mind
248
Barrie Richardson What Time Is It? several wrist watches with random times collected, one chosen, time and spectator predicted
Also published here 1999
Theater of the Mind
281
Barrie Richardson After Dessert Thought Transference divination of information written on a business card, covered with handkerchief in the hands
Also published here Aug. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 8)
48
Barrie Richardson Minds in Unison 2000 random objects collected and one chosen, one letter chosen, both predicted
Inspired by Oct. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 10)
58
Jeff Sheridan The Svengali Envelopes image drawn on white card that is put in an envelope is divined
 		Nov. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 11)
61
Pete Biro The Great Francisco's Floating Table seance type, Arthur Bull
 		Dec. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 12)
54
Roy Johnson Chromatismus three spectators choose a color, then a number from one to eight, chosen colors match with colors written on eight numbered cards
Inspired by 1999
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 1)
27
Rudolf Braunmüller Die Zufallsvorhersage cards with designs, spectator cuts off a packet and does the Tantalizer deal, final card predicted
Variations 1999
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 2)
60
Rudolf Braunmüller Gags im Zusammenhang mit Tricks Eröffnung, Daumenfesselung, Afghanbänder, Fischtrick, Geldfang aus der Luft & Münzen, Handguillotine, Handschellen, Karten, Mentalmagie, Persiltrick, Schallplatten, Schaumgummi-Backstein, Schwebekunststücke, Seile, Würfel, Zeitungen & Zeitschriften, Party & Restaurant
 		1999
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 2)
63
James G. Thompson Jr. Im Dunkeln ist gut munkeln writing of three face down cards is revealed in darkness
Also published here 1999
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 3)
100
James G. Thompson Jr., Ned Rutledge Noch ein Gedankenlesen writing on business card divined
 		1999
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 3)
108
James G. Thompson Jr. Hoiman, the Spirick comedy presentation for spirit buzzer, spirit bell, rapping hand etc.
Also published here 1999
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 3)
114
James G. Thompson Jr. Ein dunkles Geheimnis same card is reversed in the deck, spirits turned cards over in the dark
Also published here 1999
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 3)
115
Ned Rutledge Die Instant-Dunkelkammer thought of symbol, number and letter appear on blank cards
Also published here 1999
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 3)
117
Ross Johnson World Tour using an Atlas, chosen City is divined
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 13)
325
Russ Peak Tip of the Tongue performer eats M&Ms with eyes closed and divines colors
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 14)
329
Darrell Osborn The Sidekick Network prediction of famous pair, names written on index cards
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 14)
331
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Channel Change two-digit number is divined, using a TV and a remote control
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 15)
333
Gene Urban Petronym divination of chosen pet and name of pet
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 15)
334
Lance Campbell Future Diet living and dead test, one paper with the word lemon other with orange written on it, paper that makes squeak sound
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 15)
335
Jason Christopher, Scott Shoemaker Corner Pocket prediction while playing a game of pool
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 16)
337
Pascal de Clermont Impression divination of three Tarot cards, performer draws cards
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 17)
341
Chris Hurlbert Ognip using Bingo cards, selected person is first to get Bingo, as Hurlburt
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 17)
343
Bruce Martyn Think Psychic word from a lose page is selected and divined
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 18)
349
Lee Earle, Leo Boudreau Mentalism Goes Postal! bunch of postcards in paper bag, selected ones are divined
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 1)
353
Scott Shoemaker Actions Speak Louder three spectators think of an easy action to do, performer divines actions by doing them on stage
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 2)
357
Chris Wardle Compatibility test with couple, woman writes a number down and man does some additions, both end up with same number
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 2)
359
Yves Carbonnier Hearsay people build chain and transmit sentence by whispering to one another, message changes and outcome is predicted
 		1999
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 3)
363
Philip T. Goldstein Con-Clue-Sion “Clue” game theme, spectators think of a person, weapon and room, envelopes are randomly eliminated until down to one and inside is the correct prediction of all three items
Inspired by 1999
Labyrinth (Issue 9)
8
Robert Cassidy The Black Lipstick #2 black smear on first name
Related to 1999
Real World Magic
239
Robert Cassidy Psychokinetic Powers key bending, then pen falls off edge
 		1999
Real World Magic
241
Robert Cassidy The Name/Place Routine name and place are written on two pieces of paper, both are divined even though one has been destroyed, simplified version
Inspired by 1999
Real World Magic
243
Jerry MacGregor The Walk-Around Mentalist
  • Phase 1: postcard selected and predicted
  • Phase 2: two spectators take five cards each, exchange one, all cards lost in deck, performer finds the selections
  • Phase 3: card prediction
 		1999
Real World Magic
249
Gary Ward Color of Feelings three envelopes and three different-colored paper clips, spectator puts clips on envelopes and inside are predictions of the colors
 		Aug. 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 12)
78
Bruce Bernstein The Opener "major effect", three psychological forces with entire audience, framed to give logical reasons for the decisions
Also published here 1999
Perception Is Everything
1
Bruce Bernstein Pseudo-Telepathy four spectators get an index card with instructions to think of a name, city etc., performer knows who thinks of what category and also exact thought, dual reality covering parts of index card as basic method, variations in method
  • The Stage Presentation
  • Alternate Stage Presentation (with a different basic method)
  • Variation #2
  • Variation #3
  • Variation #4
  • Variation #5
  • Alternate Handling #1
  • Alternate Handling #2
Also published here 1999
Perception Is Everything
4
Bruce Bernstein The Ritual person writes a negative thought on piece of paper and then stretches arm out to the side, depending on how close the paper is the performer can push the arm down easily or only with strength
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here 1999
Perception Is Everything
20
Bruce Bernstein The Croiset Affair performer's vision is written down in envelope, where he describes a person, people in the audience are eliminated until several people remain and they say what they think the password is, description of person and correct password is found in envelope
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1999
Perception Is Everything
26
Bruce Bernstein A Sporting Prediction prediction of sports game, two envelopes in larger envelopes, in one envelope is name of winning team and in other number of home runs , MVP etc.
VariationsAlso published here 1999
Perception Is Everything
32
Kenton Knepper What a Trip! two spectator select the same postcard which is divined and was prediction as a climax
 		May 2000
Pabular (Vol. 9 No. 3)
2043
Kenton Knepper, Larry Becker Kenton's Ghost Coins invisible change from spectators is added, prediction of total in performer's pocket
 		May 2000
Pabular (Vol. 9 No. 3)
2046
Chad Long Stretching Silver borrowed quarter is bent and stretched, then returned
Also published here 2000
Some Other Stuff...
7
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2000
Northeast
2
Philip T. Goldstein Automantic deck with message cards, two cards are selected and they predict an action
Variations 2000
Northeast
3
Philip T. Goldstein Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
 		2000
Northeast
8
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2000
Missouri Notes
5
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler Han number, city and word is selected and all predicted on a parcel encoded in the sender's address, clear forcing bag
Also published here 2000
Anam Cara
13
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler Orkanum one of several rune stones is selected, prediction of rune symbol on pendant
Related toAlso published here 2000
Anam Cara
28
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2000
Texas Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Automantic deck with message cards, two cards are selected and they predict an action
 		2000
Texas Notes
4
Tom Stone Aquatic Duel russian roulette with water pistols
Also published here 2000
...at first sight
13
Bob Still Color View spectators draw pictures on different-colored papers, torn up and tossed in clear plastic bag with more already torn up pieces, four matching pieces of chosen picture taken out by performer
Related to 2000
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 3)
53
Karl Fulves Little Futures three envelopes, two chosen, in last one is money
Inspired by 2000
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 3)
59
J. T. Knight Hue Clue three different-colored silk in three glasses, one chosen, another spectator divines the choice
Related to 2000
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 4)
102
Chan Canasta Experiment in Concerted Motion two people make the same movements
 		2000
Chan Canasta — A Remarkable Man
105
Simon Lovell The Murder Mystery four objects in box and also names written on paper, knife is selected and blood is found on blade, murder presentation
Inspired by 2000
Son of Simon Says!
31
Ash-Lee Fantasy in Salt and Vinegar predict flavour of crisps - when wrong, magician makes flavour change to match prediction
Also published here 2000
Son of Simon Says!
169
Kazuyuki Hase Two Pens With But a Single Thought spectator duplicates one of two two-colored drawings, performer divines which one
Also published here May 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 5)
31
Kuniyasu Fujiwara Mr. Green's Prediction any last name named by spectator, eventually it is shown to be the only odd-backed card in a deck of blank cards with names on them
Also published here May 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 5)
34
Ryu Susato Ryu Susato's Business Card Q-force incorporated in business card design with letters and symbols, credit information
Also published here May 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 5)
48
Barrie Richardson Easter Egg Divination: A Weighty Problem
  • From My Thoughts
four spectators take out four colored balls/eggs without looking, performer knows who has which color
Also published here June 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 6)
53
Tom Stone Aquatic Duel with five water pistols, PATEO force
Inspired by July 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 7)
56
The Amazing Johnathan AJ Attempts To Read My Mind
Sep. 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 9)
41
David Acer Hot Pursuit Magician predicts the correct answer to a randomly chosen Trivial Pursuit question
Also published here Sep. 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 9)
68
Masklyn ye Mage Kiss of the Vampire blood appears on clothing of spectator
Also published here
  • The Negromicon of Masklyn ye Mage
 Oct. 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 10)
36
Masklyn ye Mage Stigmata blood appears on spectator's hand
Also published here Oct. 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 10)
37
Masklyn ye Mage Daemon Dirt weird tentacles appear on a tray and grow, "Snake Eggs" from toy stores
Also published here
  • The Legendary Scroll of Masklyn ye Mage
 Oct. 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 10)
46
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2000
San Francisco Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Automantic deck with message cards, two cards are selected and they predict an action
 		2000
San Francisco Notes
4
Jack Bridwell Voodoo-Zauber with drawn Voodoo doll
Also published here 2000
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 4 & 5)
140
Richard Webster Der Künstlername eight stage names on backs of business card, spectator finds performer's youth stage name, pateo
 		2000
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 4 & 5)
141
Bill Woodfield Automatisches Schreiben automatic writing turns out to be the selected card, way to write in mirror writing
Also published here 2000
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 4 & 5)
142
Don Tanner Laßt uns die Toten begraben living dead test mixed with haunted pack and business cards
Also published here 2000
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 4 & 5)
149
Paul Rylander Wort und Zahl list of words made on business cards, memory stunt, graphology and prediction in wallet
Also published here 2000
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 4 & 5)
154
Al Koran Mein Symboltest stacked symbol cards, red and black symbols
 		2000
Intermagic (Vol. 24 No. 2)
72
Ciro Gargano For Whom the Bell Tolls living and dead test using a rod with for pendulums of different lengths
 		2000
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 5)
371
Victor Ray Atkins PK Under Glass paper on pin starts to move under glass
 		2000
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 6)
373
Brian Watson The Freudian Reading psychological test as basis for a reading
 		2000
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 7)
377
Orin Shemin Two On The Aisle prediction of chosen theatre show, tickets in envelope and using playbills
 		2000
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 7)
379
Jean-Claude Titon Spycraft prediction of password in invisible ink, gets visible when treated with second pen
 		2000
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 8)
381
G. Allen Clarke, Jr. Lucky Star prediction of total of four dates from four coins, starts with bar bet theme
 		2000
Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 8)
383
Harry Kaye Augurs Well four slips of paper, four spectators write some word on it, they are divined, center tears
 		2000
Discoverie (Issue 4)
48
Chris Wardle Smartie Pants cards with name of sweets, one chosen, sweet predicted in paper bag, multiple out counting force (à la Red Card)
 		2000
Ten Mysteries
3
Chris Wardle The Slick Silks three silks in glasses, spectator chooses one, it is predicted
Variations 2000
Ten Mysteries
14
Chris Wardle Great Minds Think Alike one person writes down a four-figure number, another makes calculations with years and dates (extension of Al Baker's date addition force), the numbers match
Inspired by
  • earlier version using Tarot Cards by Chris Wardle in Abracadabra
 2000
Ten Mysteries
16
Chris Wardle The Giant Pencil Prediction three large different-colored pencils, spectator chooses one, it is predicted
Inspired by 2000
Ten Mysteries
18
Chris Wardle What's Your Poison? six bottles, bottle counted to
 		2000
Ten Mysteries
21
Diamond Jim Tyler Whatever It Takes prediction of chosen number, letter and card, post-it inside card case
Inspired by
  • Bill Goldman's "Whatever" in "Magic Bar & Grill" Nr.1, October, 1995.
 Mar./Apr. 2000
The Magic Menu (Vol. 10 No. 58)
675
Stewart James Odd Man Out odd card in packet found with dice and down-under deal, playing cards or blank cards
Also published here
  • The James File
 Feb. 2000
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 6)
56
Bob Farmer Dead Giveaway
  • Flim-Flam
number from one to six is thought of, three sides of a die are shown to spectator and he is asked if he sees his number, repeated three times and number is divined, without performer ever looking at the dice
Related to Mar. 2000
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 7)
75
Danny Archer Easy Epic Mental Epic type routine with books, flashback book
 		Aug. 2000
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 12)
78
Mick Ayres Rhyme-Time spectator thinks of a word from list of words, then of a word that rhymes with it, it is divined
 		Nov. 2000
Magic (Vol. 10 No. 3)
84
Cody S. Fisher Fifty-Two Thoughts four consecutive gag predictions (no, animal, bar code, fifty-two-on-one print) as paper is unfolded, print of all cards is torn up, one chosen and divined
 		2000
Fifty-Two Thoughts
1
Val Le-Val Snoz! wind-up toy walking nose finds right card out of a packet of cards with perfumes on them
 		2000
Virtual Miracles
30
Paul Curry Probability Zero ten business cards are numbered from one to ten on one side and the cards shuffled and turned over, spectator selects cards and the numbers from one to ten are written on the other side, they match, first in "Sealed Miracles 1", 1944
Related toVariationsAlso published here 2001
Paul Curry's Worlds Beyond
139
Paul Curry Padding add-a-number coincidence
VariationsAlso published here 2001
Paul Curry's Worlds Beyond
156
Paul Curry Payoff bill folded and put in envelope, serial number is divined
Also published here 2001
Paul Curry's Worlds Beyond
159
Paul Curry Smoke Signals card and word written on billets, then burnt and divined
Also published here 2001
Paul Curry's Worlds Beyond
221
Paul Curry Thoughts from Afar medium on telephone knows selected card
Related to 2001
Paul Curry's Worlds Beyond
223
Paul Curry Pseudo Psychometry Tip as a two person mental stunt, coding idea for assistant's tearing of the envelopes
Also published here 2001
Paul Curry's Worlds Beyond
267
Karl Fulves Hollywood Squared names of celebrities on cards in square formation, selection predicted
 		2001
Hex Squared
19
Karl Fulves Ouija Jr. 3x4 letters, word chosen by moving according to instructions, it's "ring" and the phone rings
 		2001
Hex Squared
47
Karl Fulves Flight Schedule 3x4 matrix with flight times, one selected and predicted (with multiple out)
 		2001
Hex Squared
49
Karl Fulves Homing Device 4x4 layout with life themed words, two phase routine in which first phase gives idea that any word is possible
 		2001
Hex Squared
63
Karl Fulves Seers 'R Us spectator decides how many instructions there will be, yet final position predicted with clear plastic and permanent X on it
 		2001
Hex Squared
71
Karl Fulves Psychometry 101 twelve envelopes with items, one of them by spectator, envelope selected from 3x4 matrix via instruction contains spectator's item
 		2001
Hex Squared
75
Karl Fulves Why Did The Chicken "Hex Squared can be made suitable for children under age 12."
 		2001
Hex Squared
78
Karl Fulves Night On Elm sixteen envelopes with addresses in 4x4 matrix, one selected according to rules (including diagonal movement), in selected envelope is description of spectator
 		2001
Hex Squared
92
Tony Bartolotta Thumb Tip Handling for Prediction
2001
Hex Squared
94
Karl Fulves Remote Sight twelve cards with states
 		2001
Hex Squared
97
Karl Fulves Altered States twelve cards with states, including variation "Altered States II"
 		2001
Hex Squared
102
Karl Fulves State of Mind twelve cards with states
 		2001
Hex Squared
105
Karl Fulves One-Minute Monopoly 4x4 square, see also Sam Schwarz idea on page 113 to lengthen the procedure
 		2001
Hex Squared
110
Karl Fulves The Lockshire Case cassette tape directing the moves
Related to 2001
Hex Squared
117
Christoph Borer Die Schatulle seven keys to baldpate mixed with description of a spectator prediction, wooden box with lock
Related to 2001
Milagros
11
Christoph Borer Memoiren spectator has imaginary date with performer, all is found predicted printed in the performer's memoirs, as a climax the performer hands a freely named flower to the spectator
Related to 2001
Milagros
19
Christoph Borer Das heimliche Laden des Umschlages prediction loading technique, book in envelope, chair
 		2001
Milagros
28
Christoph Borer Das Tarot Mirakel two selected Tarot cards are predicted in an envelope, with pendulum
 		2001
Milagros
30
Three-Way Match No. 3, two spectators think of a card and the performer, predictions written on slips, one-ahead, without cards
 		2001
New Self-Working Card Tricks
4
Karl Fulves Someone Like You No. 1, five cards chosen from shuffled deck, according to color composition a description of the spectator is read, it's the only one that matches
Related to 2001
My Best Self-Working Card Tricks
1
John Cornelius Roughly Mental stack of blank business cards, spectator names number, at that position is the only printed card and the number is written on it, lettering as impromptu rough-smooth
 		2001
The Award-Winning Magic of John Cornelius
7
William J. Hilliar Stolen Thoughts method guess of mindreading act by Hilliar, accidental tripping
Related toAlso published here
  • The Sphinx, Dec. 1945 (written by Bill Frazee)
 2001
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 5)
130
Karl Fulves, Joseph Dunninger, Theodore Annemann, Peter Warlock On One-Ahead & Mental Epic comments, quotes and references
Related to 2001
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 6)
173
Wilson Reed Cell Block spectator chosen and some birthdays added, medium called on cell phone and it divines the spectator and the number
 		2001
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 6)
182
Tony Bartolotta Jigsaw Puzzle clear plastic bag with torn colored paper pieces, three spectators take three paper pieces and write word, number and picture, pieces torn up and mixed with the rest, performer reaches in and locates the right pieces that combine to the spectators's writing
Related to 2001
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 6)
215
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2001
San Jose Notes
2
Philip T. Goldstein Just Chintz just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die
Also published here 2001
San Jose Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
Also published here 2001
San Jose Notes
6
Steve Beam Against All Odds spectator names amount of change in envelope, with variations
Also published here 2001
Hand-Picked Card Tricks
38
Philip T. Goldstein Electrovoyance
  • The Other Month
various AA batteries are mixed in bag, level of charge from a chosen battery is divined
Inspired by
  • "Free of Charge" (Phil Goldstein, Linking Ring, Sep. 1991)
 Mar. 2001
Genii (Vol. 64 No. 3)
53
Barrie Richardson The Human Scale
  • From My Thoughts
spectator grabs handful of coins from container, performer matches the same type and amount of coins
Also published here May 2001
Genii (Vol. 64 No. 5)
60
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 May 2001
Genii (Vol. 64 No. 5)
63
Toni Forster Bee-Shot spectator drinks special liquid and can then "chose" a predicted location
  • Version 1 (post cards from different places)
  • Version 2 (book test)
 		2001
Intermagic (Vol. 24 No. 3-5)
136
Wolfgang Moser Die verbogene Münze coin put in spectators hand, then coin in performer's hand is bent, spectator's coin as well and a spoon as well
 		2001
Intermagic (Vol. 24 No. 3-5)
156
Carlhorst Meier Meine Drei-Zettel-Routine three names on billets, pseudo-psychometry, last name divined
Also published here
  • "Meine Drei-Zettel-Routine" (Carlhorst Meier, Seminar Carlhorst Meier)
 2001
Intermagic (Vol. 24 No. 3-5)
190
Eckhard Böttcher Das Geheimnis Neros chip hidden in pill boxes, position divined, multiple phases
 		2001
Intermagic (Vol. 24 No. 3-5)
192
Karl Fulves Knot Mental spectator ties one to four knots into a rope which is hanged over performer's shoulder who divines the number of knots
 		2001
Discoverie (Issue 5)
63
Joseph Dunninger Psychic Tricks on a medium called Eusapia Palladino, rising table, electromagnet
 		2001
Discoverie (Issue 5)
70
Eric Mead Discharge a battery is drained
Also published here Apr. 2001
Magic (Vol. 10 No. 8)
70
Eric Mead, Michael Weber Gone Fishing coin chosen from bunch of coins in a handkerchief, first comedy divination, then coin and date are divined
Related toAlso published here Apr. 2001
Magic (Vol. 10 No. 8)
72
Eric Mead Tie One On performer's tie hidden, one chosen from several matches
Also published here Apr. 2001
Magic (Vol. 10 No. 8)
74
Eric Mead Fizz Master Roulette six cans, one shaken up, roulette presentation
Inspired by Apr. 2001
Magic (Vol. 10 No. 8)
75
Chad Long Stretching Silver borrowed quarter is bent and stretched, then returned
Also published here July 2001
Magic (Vol. 10 No. 11)
72
Philip T. Goldstein Clairvoyage blank cards with countries on them, two are chosen and put unseen in envelopes, performer divines the countries, alphabetical stack (credit information), peek envelope (first letter only, credit information)
Also published here Sep. 2001
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 1)
112
Joshua Jay Yellow Zebra in Africa "Gray Elephants in Denmark" variation, gradually unfolding prediction
Related toAlso published here Oct. 2001
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 2)
72
Ted Karmilovich The No-Prop Nightclub Act reading of zodiac signs, number projection to audience and Q&A finale
  • The Astrology Segment
  • The Thought Projection Segment
  • The Q&A Segment
  • Final Thoughts
 		2001
The No-Prop Nightclub Act
1
Ted Karmilovich The Astrology Segment method to reveal zodiac signs of three spectators, no-prop method
Related to 2001
The No-Prop Nightclub Act
5
Ted Karmilovich The Q&A Segment
2001
The No-Prop Nightclub Act
7
David Regal Not This! prediction of geometrical shape
 		2002
Constant Fooling 2
65
David Regal Journey to Love
Inspired by
  • "Room Service" (Larry Becker & Don Wayne)
Variations 		2002
Constant Fooling 2
98
David Regal Thoughtful Words mindreading of a word on a card
Variations 2002
Constant Fooling 2
108
Alexander de Cova Rosediction price of rose predicted on its price tag
Also published here 2002
Homemade Magic
19
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2002
Mawny Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein Automantic deck with message cards, two cards are selected and they predict an action
 		2002
Flaunting Five Fanciful Formulae
6
Christoph Borer Filmstars prediction of a VIP, Svengali force
 		2002
Anam Cara auf Zirkeltour 2002
22
Christoph Borer Die Kraft des Pendels performer divines selected city on a map with a pendulum
Also published here 2002
Anam Cara auf Zirkeltour 2002
24
David Berglas The Picture Post Challenge slipper was hidden in London, Berglas blindfolded drove by car to the correct location, found the slipper and handed it to the correct owner
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
59
David Berglas Cresta Run blindfolded bobsled drive
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
72
David Berglas Magician's Choice several spectator put objects on the table, two are selected and they match the predictions
Related toAlso published here 2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
79
David Berglas Musical Mindreading several instruments on stage, performer divines thought of instruments and selected song by playing it, then some rhythms are written on cards and shuffled, performer divines the order by playing them on an instrument
Related to 2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
86
David Berglas Do-It-Yourself one spectator hammers some nails in a piece of wood, a second drills some holes and a third has to saw off a piece, prediction matches
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
91
David Berglas Tricky, the Dog on how to train a dog and doing magic together
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
98
David Berglas Riddle of the Sands symbol is thought of by a spectator in a plane, performer divines it by driving a motor scooter on field and drawing it that way
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
104
David Berglas Predicting the F.A. Cup Final written prediction of football game in trophy cup
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
113
David Berglas Robby, the Robot robot comes to live and divines chosen colors, Kenny Baker
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
172
David Berglas Blindfold Drive structure for a blindfold drive routine
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
207
David Berglas Identikit prediction of a constructed person, puzzle pieces of different parts of the face can be selected and built together, prediction is a video with the performer building together the same image
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
218
David Berglas The Table Levitation presentation for table levitation, spectators put hands on table and it starts to move, without explanation
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
242
David Berglas Palmistry pseudo-psychometry with palmistry theme for TV, only presentation
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
259
David Berglas An Interesting Problem with Numbers freely multiplied numbers, total matches license plate of a car, only presentation
Related to 2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
260
David Berglas The Mexican Hat Dance six men choose different hats to music and when the music stops the selection is examined after several rounds all six wear the same hats
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
267
David Berglas Russian Roulette gun is loaded with five bullets and one empty chamber, spectator can choose shooting on plates or on performer, sketchy explanation
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
270
David Berglas, David Britland It's All Done by Hypnosis on Berglas hypnotism TV-Show, Fred Kaps
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
272
David Berglas Coloured 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
Related toAlso published here 2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
291
David Berglas The Press Club Prediction prediction of an object, a word and a number, plus a knocked over bottle by a spectator and a dried up pen
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
297
David Berglas Uri Geller on Uri Geller, metal bending, Robert Harbin
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
300
David Berglas Blindfold Routine two spectators on stage, various revelations
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
320
David Berglas Shall We Open the Box? spectator puts objects on a tray and choses two, same objects are found in a box
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
338
David Berglas Number Three in ESP routine with the Corinda / Berglas Khan Slate, ESP cards match and a prediction climax
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
338
David Berglas Coincidental Colours brief, same as Coloured Discs
Related to 2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
342
David Berglas Séance outline of routine
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
349
David Berglas The Glass Contains Spirits thought of names revealed by the use of a Ouija Board
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
349
David Berglas The Power of Darkness spirit cabinet routine
  • Spirit Message, Modern Style
  • Seeing is Believing
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
352
David Berglas Part Three Mental Epic routine, three spectators
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
362
David Berglas Would You Make a Reliable Witness? routine with Reality/Fantasy ambigram, Lubor Fiedler's Posi-Negative and stroop-effect, people read words and experience them differently then others
Related to 2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
364
David Berglas Shock Tactics apparently spectators get small electro shocks, people jump or let cards drop
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
371
David Berglas Put Your Best Foot Forward spectator feels touching of one foot but not of other
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
373
David Berglas Time and Light routines with LED Time Pen, chemical fluid light sticks and Anverdi's die
  • spectator names a time interval, then he gets a watch and can say start whenever he wants, the
show continues and the performer suddenly screams stop at the right moment
  • Pseudo Psychometry routine
  • woman selects one of several men, selection is divined
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
383
David Berglas Synchro Time spectator selects a time and turns the handles on a clock, performer divines it
Also published here 2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
390
David Berglas Contact Mindreading on muscle reading, several ways to perform it, anecdote with Paul Daniels and Dondo Burghardo (misspelled as Berkado)
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
397
David Berglas ESPacology 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
VariationsAlso published here 2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
429
David Berglas DRUM any hummed, sang or whistled tune can be named, including composer and additional infos
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
470
David Berglas Christmas Card Prediction Finale four spectators selected a Christmas card an a gift, four prediction sculptures with names and gifts engraved
Related to 2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
488
David Berglas The Quizzing Glass selected time and object are predicted and engraved on sculpture
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
494
David Berglas Te Bah Pla and Name Discovery performer writes alphabet backwards while reciting it normally, then a name is divined
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
497
David Berglas Drinks Prediction one of several bottles is chosen and predicted, engraved on a sculpture
 		2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
500
Tom Costas Picture Cards Coincidence probability coincidence using cards with images on them
 		2002
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 7)
240
Karl Fulves Arf "Problems"
keychain beeper to find hidden object, looking for other uses, posed as problem
 		2002
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 7)
257
Chuck Hickok Demonstration Two: Triple Influence prediction of brand of a gum, postcard and line on newspaper article, on a a banner
Related toVariationsAlso published here
  • Vibrations, Chuck Hickock
 2002
Mentalism, Incorporated
65
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