tour extraordinaire nouvellement inventé\nquestion is written on a piece of paper and the letter burnt, answer appears in a box in another pavilion written in the demanded colors, suddenly spooky phenomenons occur, presented by van estin, impression device method\nhenri decremps
1784
la magie blanche dévoilée Henri Decremps
Tour Extraordinaire Nouvellement Inventé
question is written on a piece of paper and the letter burnt, answer appears in a box in another pavilion written in the demanded colors, suddenly spooky phenomenons occur, presented by Van Estin, Impression Device method
second test in sealed billet reading\nenvelope is found by muscle reading, then question is answered\nfrederick e. jones
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading Frederick E. Jones
Second Test in Sealed Billet Reading
envelope is found by muscle reading, then question is answered
clairvoyance\n(a method of answering sealed questions, etc., specially devised for close work with a small audience), envelopes on a tray, with medium\noswald rae
1928
sub rosa Oswald Rae
Clairvoyance
(A Method of Answering Sealed Questions, etc., Specially Devised for Close Work with a Small Audience), envelopes on a tray, with medium
the sealed envelope dodge\nspectators seal their questions fairly on their seats\ntheodore annemann
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann
The Sealed Envelope Dodge
spectators seal their questions fairly on their seats
annemann's diablo pellet reading\none question written on billet is burnt and later answered by performer\ntheodore annemann
1935
mental bargain effects Theodore Annemann
Annemann's Diablo Pellet Reading
one question written on billet is burnt and later answered by performer
penetrating vision\nreading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief\njames g. thompson jr.\nimpromptu vision\njames g. thompson jr.
1935
mental bargain effects James G. Thompson Jr.
Penetrating Vision
reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief
the ultimate one man sealed message reading system\n1. collecting the envelopes
2. reading the messages
3. returning the card and envelope
4. returning the next to the last message
5. reading the last message\nrobert parrish
1937
you'd be surprised Robert Parrish
The Ultimate One Man Sealed Message Reading System
1. Collecting the Envelopes
2. Reading the Messages
3. Returning the Card and Envelope
4. Returning the Next to the Last Message
5. Reading the Last Message
new sheet reading\nquestions in numbered envelopes answered by medium, q&a\nburling hull\ntheodore annemann
1939
the jinx 51-100 Burling Hull, Theodore Annemann
New Sheet Reading
questions in numbered envelopes answered by medium, Q&A
crystal clear\nq&a, after information is obtained, way that assistant brings them to performer, bottle, in combination with his billet box, see reference\notis manning\nthe ghost of a chance\notis manning
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Otis Manning
Crystal Clear
Q&A, after information is obtained, way that assistant brings them to performer, bottle, in combination with his billet box, see reference
nelson's cigar change box\nbillet switching box, similar to otis manning's "the om billet switching box" from annemann's "practical mental magic"\nrobert a. nelson
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson
Nelson's Cigar Change Box
billet switching box, similar to Otis Manning's "The OM Billet Switching Box" from Annemann's "Practical Mental Magic"
wrinkles and subtle touches\n- named card in pocket
- do as i do, with mindreading presentation
- making envelopes see through\nrobert a. nelson
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson
Wrinkles and Subtle Touches
- named card in pocket
- do as i do, with mindreading presentation
- making envelopes see through
psychometry\nblindfolded performer, psychometry and q&a\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
playing card mindreading\nspectator removes cards which helps performer to categorize his question\ngeorge b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
Playing Card Mindreading
spectator removes cards which helps performer to categorize his question
the crystal of the future (neither tried nor proven)\naudience members look into crystal ball and see things, movie projector \ngeorge b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
The Crystal of the Future (Neither Tried Nor Proven)
audience members look into crystal ball and see things, movie projector
"no questions written" - a new concept of question answering in the mental magic act\non answering questions, psychology\ngeorge b. anderson\ntwo words\nal mann\ngeorge b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
"No Questions Written" - A New Concept of Question Answering in the Mental Magic Act
palmistry versus mindreading\nplaying "twenty questions" to get answer, with palm reading\ngeorge b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
Palmistry Versus Mindreading
playing "Twenty Questions" to get answer, with palm reading
getting the impression\nquestions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl\ngeorge b. anderson\nburning questions\nthomas alan waters\nburning questions ii\nthomas alan waters
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
Getting the Impression
questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
another sealed envelope - which i call "the bonded fifth"\nin envelopes\ngeorge b. anderson\n(2) light\ntony corinda
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
Another Sealed Envelope - Which I Call "The Bonded Fifth"
the mindreading method\nselling a mindreading show and getting information by the booker, reading an information card under a crystal ball\normond mcgill
1951
psychic magic - vol. 2 Ormond McGill
The Mindreading Method
selling a mindreading show and getting information by the booker, reading an information card under a crystal ball
secrets of the "theatre" mentalist\nset up for q&a before the show, in theatre setting, specifics of the audience in that venue\normond mcgill
1951
psychic magic - vol. 2 Ormond McGill
Secrets of the "Theatre" Mentalist
set up for Q&A before the show, in theatre setting, specifics of the audience in that venue
a theatrical mindreading act\ndivination of an esp sign and start of q&a act by getting a spectator's full name with just having the initials\normond mcgill
1951
psychic magic - vol. 2 Ormond McGill
A Theatrical Mindreading Act
divination of an ESP sign and start of Q&A act by getting a spectator's full name with just having the initials
crystal gazing for mentalists\nanswering questions with a crystal ball, hearing the answer in the question\normond mcgill
1951
psychic magic - vol. 3 Ormond McGill
Crystal Gazing for Mentalists
answering questions with a crystal ball, hearing the answer in the question
psychic okito box\nokito box for billet reading or q&a\nbill simon\nokito goes mental\nmike trent\nmystic eyes\ngerald kosky
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Bill Simon
image-ray (a message reading idea)\nwith business cards and an envelope, secret reading method\ngene grant
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets Gene Grant
Image-Ray (A Message Reading Idea)
with business cards and an envelope, secret reading method
a graphic impression (a utility mental gimmick)\nwax impression pad, with radar pencil, two methods\ngene grant
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets Gene Grant
A Graphic Impression (A Utility Mental Gimmick)
wax impression pad, with radar pencil, two methods
(2) light\n\ntony corinda\nanother sealed envelope - which i call "the bonded fifth"\ngeorge b. anderson
1959
question and answer (readings) Tony Corinda
(8) planting of envelopes and slips\nanswering questions that are planted by performer and are not by an actual audience member\ntony corinda
1959
question and answer (readings) Tony Corinda
(8) Planting of Envelopes and Slips
answering questions that are planted by performer and are not by an actual audience member
how to convey information\ncoding question to reduce length\ntony corinda\nmaurice fogel
1959
question and answer (readings) Tony Corinda, Maurice Fogel
general means of conveying information secretly\n(1) hand rollers, faro boxes, slip-boxes
(2) pencilled slate
(3) the thumbnail
(4) cigarette holder
(5) roller on microphone
(6) watchface
(7) cuff
(8) on a small card
(9) large card or blackboard
(10) written on glass\ntony corinda
1959
question and answer (readings) Tony Corinda
General Means of Conveying Information Secretly
(1) Hand Rollers, Faro Boxes, Slip-Boxes
(2) Pencilled Slate
(3) The Thumbnail
(4) Cigarette Holder
(5) Roller on Microphone
(6) Watchface
(7) Cuff
(8) On a Small Card
(9) Large Card or Blackboard
(10) Written on Glass
answering questions from platform\nprivate reader vs. stage reader, how to answer questions with a public, funny answers\ntony corinda
1959
question and answer (readings) Tony Corinda
Answering Questions From Platform
private reader vs. stage reader, how to answer questions with a public, funny answers
the tehunga's secret\ncomedy routine, question is answered, answer appears on unknown language on slate and performer translates\npaul marcus
1963
the new phoenix 351-400 Paul Marcus
The Tehunga's Secret
comedy routine, question is answered, answer appears on unknown language on slate and performer translates
improved question reading\nenvelopes
- part two (shorter test with only three envelopes)
- part three (as a two-person act)\njames g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Improved Question Reading
envelopes
- Part Two (shorter test with only three envelopes)
- Part Three (as a two-person act)
shrieking skull of kabbalah\none question is answered with tarot cards and a skull, question written down on business card\ncharles cameron
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Charles Cameron
Shrieking Skull of Kabbalah
one question is answered with Tarot cards and a skull, question written down on business card
astro-logic!\nnaming zodiac signs and asking questions\nbascom jones\nhurling the headlines\ndavid hoy\ndr. spencer thornton\nastro-logic\npaul vigil\nbascom jones
1972
the compleat magick - volume i Bascom Jones
spirits from china\nchinese characters appear on slate, performer translates into anything he wants\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Spirits From China
Chinese characters appear on slate, performer translates into anything he wants
the volta improved second sight question act\nverbal and none verbal codes for answering questions, q&a
- to speak exactly the same sentence each time
- the volta verbal code
- alternative applications
- the volta verbal code table
- the exact qualification of the question
- a memorizing system
- the volta system of silent fixed position codes (the head position code, hand position signal code, double-up fixed position code, left/right hand codes)
- question classifications\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
The Volta Improved Second Sight Question Act
verbal and none verbal codes for answering questions, q&a
- To Speak Exactly the Same Sentence Each Time
- The Volta Verbal Code
- Alternative Applications
- The Volta Verbal Code Table
- The Exact Qualification of the Question
- A Memorizing System
- The Volta System of Silent Fixed Position Codes (The Head Position Code, Hand Position Signal Code, Double-Up Fixed Position Code, Left/Right Hand Codes)
- Question Classifications
stage methods of reading and rendering spectators' questions\n- the hold out (with assistant who collects billets)
- the box entrance method
- switch basket method
- back of orchestra switch
- box collection method
- hull's brass burning bowl method
- the mirror bowl
- switch bag methods
- the method of communicating to performer
- the wireless phone
- direct connection
- metal ball
- ball stand
- roller hand device
- projector method
- blackboard method
- sleeve transmission method
- glass of water transmission method
- faro method
- lead-off
- the "chicago" metal ball
- simplified metal ball: "eureka" model
- burling hull's non-electrical method
- hull's deluxe question transmitter (table with crystal ball on it)\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Stage Methods of Reading and Rendering Spectators' Questions
- The Hold Out (with assistant who collects billets)
- The Box Entrance Method
- Switch Basket Method
- Back of Orchestra Switch
- Box Collection Method
- Hull's Brass Burning Bowl Method
- The Mirror Bowl
- Switch Bag Methods
- The Method of Communicating to Performer
- The Wireless Phone
- Direct Connection
- Metal Ball
- Ball Stand
- Roller Hand Device
- Projector Method
- Blackboard Method
- Sleeve Transmission Method
- Glass of Water Transmission Method
- Faro Method
- Lead-Off
- The "Chicago" Metal Ball
- Simplified Metal Ball: "Eureka" Model
- Burling Hull's Non-Electrical Method
- Hull's Deluxe Question Transmitter (table with crystal ball on it)
the super-stage method mind reading act\ngiant buddha statue on stage with assistant in it, wireless connection\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
The Super-Stage Method Mind Reading Act
giant buddha statue on stage with assistant in it, wireless connection
the master volta method for supper club readings\nwith hull card, flipped inside out one-handed\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
complete mind reading acts and systems for club, banquet and parlor\n- burling hull sealed message reading pyramid
- "mind devination"
- puhl's "sealed letter reading supreme"
- "the unique question reading act"
- the stylus and envelope method
- the hull-poole try reading method
- the envelope package reading idea
- the book reading device
- gysels envelope pile method
- the burling hull sheet readings
- "reado method" sealed readings
- "the famous $25.00 sealed letter test"
- the burling hull improved letter test
- the fay readings
- burling hull's club stationary - crystal gazing act\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Complete Mind Reading Acts and Systems for Club, Banquet and Parlor
- Burling Hull Sealed Message Reading Pyramid
- "Mind Devination"
- Puhl's "Sealed Letter Reading Supreme"
- "The Unique Question Reading Act"
- The Stylus and Envelope Method
- The Hull-Poole Try Reading Method
- The Envelope Package Reading Idea
- The Book Reading Device
- Gysels Envelope Pile Method
- The Burling Hull Sheet Readings
- "Reado Method" Sealed Readings
- "The Famous $25.00 Sealed Letter Test"
- The Burling Hull Improved Letter Test
- The Fay Readings
- Burling Hull's Club Stationary - Crystal Gazing Act
close work or clairvoyant methods\n- sealed and burned
- hull box and ashes reading
- hull folded question reading
- clairvoyant envelope reading
- hull's dark seance reading method
- the dr. q. dark readings
- clairvoyant writing table method
- clip board method
- the cardboard clipboards
- the hull-pool universal sealed reading act\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Close Work or Clairvoyant Methods
- Sealed and Burned
- Hull Box and Ashes Reading
- Hull Folded Question Reading
- Clairvoyant Envelope Reading
- Hull's Dark Seance Reading Method
- The Dr. Q. Dark Readings
- Clairvoyant Writing Table Method
- Clip Board Method
- The Cardboard Clipboards
- The Hull-Pool Universal Sealed Reading Act
pointers and tips from experience on working tables\n- handling hecklers
- charity drives
- fees and gratuities\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Pointers and Tips from Experience on Working Tables
- Handling Hecklers
- Charity Drives
- Fees and Gratuities
the flight of the griffins\nspectator writes a question and drops it addressed to the performer into the mail box, performer does the same with the answer, the next day they find out it is correct, with sibylline envelopes\nal mann\nspencer thornton's "anytime, anywhere - for newspaper publicity" in "secrets of mental magic"
1977
the sibylline messages Al Mann
The Flight of the Griffins
spectator writes a question and drops it addressed to the performer into the mail box, performer does the same with the answer, the next day they find out it is correct, with Sibylline envelopes
Inspired by
Spencer Thornton's "Anytime, Anywhere - For Newspaper Publicity" in "Secrets of Mental Magic"
two words\nq&a ploy, giving the impression that no question has been written down by several spectators\nal mann\ngeorge b. anderson\n"no questions written" - a new concept of question answering in the mental magic act\ngeorge b. anderson
1977
the photon shield Al Mann, George B. Anderson
Two Words
Q&A ploy, giving the impression that no question has been written down by several spectators
psi-cup '3'\nquestion written on paper and hidden under one of three cups, question is answered and paper located\ngene nielsen\nbascom jones
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Gene Nielsen, Bascom Jones
Psi-Cup '3'
question written on paper and hidden under one of three cups, question is answered and paper located
a bonus - through the threshold\nspectator writes question on a business card, which is then sealed, question is divined / answered\nal mann\nmr. zodiac
1978
the tesseract Al Mann, Mr. Zodiac
A Bonus - Through the Threshold
spectator writes question on a business card, which is then sealed, question is divined / answered
on answering personal questions\n- the personal question
- the rogers technique
- reflect, clarify, empathize
- to clarify and empathize\ngene nielsen
1978
the compleat magick - volume ii Gene Nielsen
On Answering Personal Questions
- The Personal Question
- The Rogers Technique
- Reflect, Clarify, Empathize
- To Clarify and Empathize
burning questions\nquestions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl\nthomas alan waters\ngetting the impression\ngeorge b. anderson
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Burning Questions
questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
burning questions ii\nquestions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl\nthomas alan waters\ngetting the impression\ngeorge b. anderson
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Burning Questions II
questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
mind-velope\nbillets mixed in envelope, some held back secretly when others are dumped out\nkarrell fox\n"e.z.-est-yet" mindreading\nkarrell fox
1979
another book Karrell Fox
Mind-velope
billets mixed in envelope, some held back secretly when others are dumped out
voodoo fortune telling\ncards with questions on one side and different pictures of zombies on the other side, one question is selected and cards separated several times while checking different features of the zombies, eventually a four digit number is evaluated and leads to the answer of the question in a book, system is explained with playing cards\nbob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Voodoo Fortune Telling
cards with questions on one side and different pictures of zombies on the other side, one question is selected and cards separated several times while checking different features of the zombies, eventually a four digit number is evaluated and leads to the answer of the question in a book, system is explained with playing cards
routine no. 2 (close-up)\nhandling variation\nthomas alan waters\nc. l. boarde's "question and answer, variation c" in "mainly mental, vol. one" p.78
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Routine No. 2 (Close-Up)
handling variation
Related to
C. L. Boarde's "Question and Answer, Variation C" in "Mainly Mental, Vol. One" p.78
threshold three\none person reading, knowing what is written on card, spectator gets two envelopes one with his card and one with message from performer, with variation\nal mann\n"the threshold of miracle" in "sensational mentalism, part ii"
1982
of gifts and talents Al Mann
Threshold Three
one person reading, knowing what is written on card, spectator gets two envelopes one with his card and one with message from performer, with variation
Inspired by
"The Threshold of Miracle" in "Sensational Mentalism, Part II"
the act\nentire setting for the routine including the steals, opening and organizing the billets, the speech\njoseph dunninger
1983
dunninger's act Joseph Dunninger
The Act
entire setting for the routine including the steals, opening and organizing the billets, the speech
routine - modus operandi of a crystal gazing presentation\nwith assistant\njoseph dunninger
1983
a simplified crystal gazing speciality Joseph Dunninger
Routine - Modus Operandi of a Crystal Gazing Presentation
a sensational test\nmethods for gaining information, with assistants
- an unusual dramatic interlude (pre-show)
- returning marked envelopes to spectators during the speciality (unopened, flashlight)
- another method (gist written on envelope)
- another ruse (gist on watch)\njoseph dunninger
1983
a simplified crystal gazing speciality Joseph Dunninger
A Sensational Test
methods for gaining information, with assistants
- An Unusual Dramatic Interlude (pre-show)
- Returning Marked Envelopes to Spectators During the Speciality (unopened, flashlight)
- Another Method (gist written on envelope)
- Another Ruse (gist on watch)
psychometric power!\nquestion on billets are answered and billets of specific spectator found without opening them, several variations\njoseph dunninger
1983
master billet tests Joseph Dunninger
Psychometric Power!
question on billets are answered and billets of specific spectator found without opening them, several variations
the method of obtaining (?) spirit communication\ndescribtion of a spirit message reading with john slater\njoseph dunninger
1983
master billet tests Joseph Dunninger
The Method of Obtaining (?) Spirit Communication
describtion of a spirit message reading with John Slater
qwhite\nquestion is written on a card and sealed in an envelope, answer given ans message appears on another blank card\nthomas alan waters\nthe ultra slate message\ndr. jacob daley\nan improved sealed-message reading\n unknown
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Qwhite
question is written on a card and sealed in an envelope, answer given ans message appears on another blank card
mutattle\nquestion written on a card is put inside two envelopes and is sealed, performer answers the question and when the envelopes are open, the question is gone and a spirit message is found on the card\nthomas alan waters
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Mutattle
question written on a card is put inside two envelopes and is sealed, performer answers the question and when the envelopes are open, the question is gone and a spirit message is found on the card
"e.z.-est-yet" mindreading\nbillets mixed in envelope, some held back secretly when others are dumped out\nkarrell fox\nmind-velope\nkarrell fox
1988
my latest book Karrell Fox
"E.Z.-est-yet" Mindreading
billets mixed in envelope, some held back secretly when others are dumped out
in2ition\ncard is predicted then unknown question answered, first published in "magick" no. 424, 1989\nthomas alan waters
1993
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
In2ition
card is predicted then unknown question answered, first published in "Magick" No. 424, 1989
schlesinger's seance\nannotated reprint from abbott's "behind the scenes with the mediums", first divination of which billet contains the dead name, then the name is revealed, method for knowing the relation of the names to the spectator\ndavid p. abbott\nal mann\ndr. louis schlesinger
1993
the quick and the dead David P. Abbott, Al Mann, Dr. Louis Schlesinger
Schlesinger's Seance
annotated reprint from Abbott's "Behind the Scenes with the Mediums", first divination of which billet contains the dead name, then the name is revealed, method for knowing the relation of the names to the spectator
dunninger's secret\nproposed switch with envelope for q&a act, accidental tripping\nl. vosburgh lyons\n"a mind reading secret" (complete encyclopedia of magic, dunninger)\njoseph dunninger\nkarl fulves\nstolen thoughts\nwilliam j. hilliar
1993
verbatim L. Vosburgh Lyons
Dunninger's Secret
proposed switch with envelope for Q&A act, accidental tripping
Related to
"A Mind Reading Secret" (Complete Encyclopedia of Magic, Dunninger)
stolen thoughts\nmethod guess of mindreading act by hilliar, accidental tripping\nwilliam j. hilliar\nthe sphinx, dec. 1945 (written by bill frazee)\ndunninger's secret\nl. vosburgh lyons
2001
latter day secrets William J. Hilliar
Stolen Thoughts
method guess of mindreading act by Hilliar, accidental tripping
his cup of tea\ntea leaves reading with wallet, q&a, magnetic\ndr. stanley jaks\n"his cup of tea" in "m.u.m" november, 1973\n"his cup of tea" in ed mellon's "mental-wise"\ndie brieftasche zum hellsehtrick\ndr. stanley jaks
2014
the incredible dr. jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
mental echo\nlonger mental routine, combination of book test and revealing personal information\ndr. stanley jaks\nsyl reilly's "brain echo"\nbrain echo\ndr. stanley jaks\nsyl reilly
2014
the incredible dr. jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
Mental Echo
longer mental routine, combination of book test and revealing personal information
simple single reading\nnote on business card is divined, card stolen with wax\ndr. stanley jaks\n"simple single reading" in "psycho-gizmo" september, 1951
2014
the incredible dr. jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
Simple Single Reading
note on business card is divined, card stolen with wax
Also published here
"Simple Single Reading" in "Psycho-Gizmo" September, 1951
1.5 card q&a\nspectator removes card from spread and lies on its identity, performer divines card and gives short reading\njohn wilson\n"1 card q&a" (docc hilford & leonardo silverio)
2016
you and me and the devil makes three - volume ii John Wilson
1.5 Card Q&A
spectator removes card from spread and lies on its identity, performer divines card and gives short reading