Q&A

261 entries in Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
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
 		1784
La Magie Blanche Dévoilée
91
Ben-Zur "Telegraphie ohne Draht" four blank paper pieces rolled up and inserted into fingers of borrowed gloves, four questions asked, fingers cut off and paper removed, questions and answers found on paper pieces, glove restored
 		Mar. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 3)
39
Das mysteriöse Couvert envelope hangs on stage, answers to questions appear inside, switch on tray, black art
 		Nov. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 11)
172
Henry Hardin The Trance Vision First Method, Q&A
 		1909
The Art of Magic
344
Yank Hoe The Trance Vision (Second Method) Q&A
 		1909
The Art of Magic
345
Frederick E. Jones Second Test in Sealed Billet Reading envelope is found by muscle reading, then question is answered
 		1911
Mind Reading Secrets and Sealed Billet Reading
21
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Das zweite Gesicht. No. 7, seven words or questions are written down and sealed in seven numbered envelopes
 		1926
Magische Miniaturen
29
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
 		1928
Sub Rosa
82
William Larsen, T. Page Wright The Devil's Phone six spectators write questions on billets which are burned, performer phones the devil (or medium) and gets answers to all questions
 		1928
The L. W. Mindreading Mysteries
5
Theodore Annemann The Mindreader's Dream with assistants, mirror bowl
 		1934
SH-H-H--! It's A Secret
32
Theodore Annemann A Question and the Answer with billet switch using Thumb Tip
VariationsAlso published here Feb. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 5)
20
Theodore Annemann The Sealed Envelope Dodge spectators seal their questions fairly on their seats
 		1935
Complete One Man Mental and Psychic Routine
21
Theodore Annemann Annemann's Diablo Pellet Reading one question written on billet is burnt and later answered by performer
 		1935
Mental Bargain Effects
1
Wm. Hewitt The Modern Mindreader several questions put in envelopes
Related to 1935
Mental Bargain Effects
2
James G. Thompson Jr. Penetrating Vision reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief
Related to 1935
Mental Bargain Effects
12
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
 		1937
You'd be Surprised
22
Dr. Edward G. Ervin Mephisto Sealed Billet Reading
1937
The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin
26
Wm. Hewitt Modern Mind Reading
Related to 1938
Greater Magic
884
Burling Hull, Theodore Annemann New Sheet Reading questions in numbered envelopes answered by medium, Q&A
Also published here Dec. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 73)
491
Magnuson Devil Device gaffed box for questions, see also p. 570
Also published here 1940
The Jinx (Issue 89)
561
William Ruesskamp A New Slant on Pellet Reading switch with hat, billets are numbered
 		1940
Fast Ones
21
Joseph Dunninger, Theodore Annemann Gipsies Won't Tell thoughts on the reading act
Also published here 1941
The Jinx (Issue 125)
723
Lloyd W. Chambers Impossible Spirit Test with lights off, magician divines names written on cards sealed in envelopes
 		1941
Original Ideas in Magic
13
James G. Thompson Jr. Embers billet in envelope burnt and divined
 		Apr. 1942
The Phoenix 1-50 (Issue 7)
26
Hans-Paul Wipf Das Geistertelephon einmal anders humorous Q&A, using toy phone and assistant
Also published here Feb. 1942
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 4 No. 2)
1
George Armstrong Geomancy of the Gods Q & A with one envelope and sand as a reading tool
 		Mar. 1943
The Phoenix 1-50 (Issue 30)
125
Joseph Dunninger Sealed Mystery sealed message reading system, razor thumb tip
Related to Apr. 1943
The Phoenix 1-50 (Issue 32)
133
Elray Glass-Ic sealed message reading technique
 		May 1943
The Phoenix 1-50 (Issue 36)
148
Jerry Sorensen "-and having writ-" sealed message reading, mixed with psychometry and handwriting analysis
 		Oct. 1943
The Phoenix 1-50 (Issue 45)
186
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
Related toAlso published here Aug. 1944
The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 67)
274
Hans-Paul Wipf Das Geistertelephon einmal anders humorous Q&A, using toy phone and assistant
Also published here 1944
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 6 No. 2)
15
Theodore Annemann A Question and the Answer with billet switch using Thumb Tip
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
17
Magnuson Devil Device gaffed box for questions, secret reading method
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
28
Otis Manning The Ghost of a Change using the OM Billet Switching Box, Q&A
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
32
Otis Manning Crystal Clear Q&A, after information is obtained, way that assistant brings them to performer, bottle, in combination with his billet box
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
33
Joseph Dunninger, Theodore Annemann Modernizing the "One Ahead" Principle thoughts on the reading act
  • Readings for Intimate Groups
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
151
Theodore Annemann, Burling Hull New Sheet Reading questions in numbered envelopes answered by medium, Q&A, chair servante
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
251
Robert A. Nelson Psychic Impressions Q&A
 		1945
My Best
257
Robert A. Nelson A Subtle Touch with the Change Bag
1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
18
Robert A. Nelson Nelson's Cigar Change Box billet switching box, similar to Otis Manning's "The OM Billet Switching Box"
Related to 1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
23
The Jap Handkerchief Box as a switching device for a few billets
 		1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
24
Robert A. Nelson Wrinkles and Subtle Touches
  • named card in pocket
  • do as i do, with mindreading presentation
  • making envelopes see through
 		1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
60
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley Psychometry blindfolded performer, psychometry and Q&A
 		1947
Gems of Mental Magic
29
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley The Answering of Questions thorough treatise on Q&A
Related to 1947
Gems of Mental Magic
107
George B. Anderson "No Questions Written" - A New Concept of Question Answering in the Mental Magic Act on answering questions, psychology
Related to 1949
It Must Be Mindreading
5
George B. Anderson "Easy Money" Mindreading matchbook and carbon paper
Variations 1949
It Must Be Mindreading
9
George B. Anderson Playing Card Mindreading spectator removes cards which helps performer to categorize his question
 		1949
It Must Be Mindreading
10
George B. Anderson Palmistry Versus Mindreading playing "Twenty Questions" to get answer, with palm reading
 		1949
It Must Be Mindreading
13
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
Variations 1949
It Must Be Mindreading
15
George B. Anderson Another Sealed Envelope - Which I Call "The Bonded Fifth" in envelopes
Related to 1949
It Must Be Mindreading
18
George B. Anderson Alibi Answers for tricky questions, plant and comedy plant questions
 		1949
It Must Be Mindreading
22
George B. Anderson The Vital Spot - In the Question Act how to end the act
 		1949
It Must Be Mindreading
28
George B. Anderson The Crystal of the Future (Neither Tried Nor Proven) audience members look into crystal ball and see things, movie projector
 		1949
It Must Be Mindreading
47
Al Baker Al Baker's Envelope Switch window envelopes, Q&A routine application
Also published here 1949
Mental Magic
40
Ormond McGill Secrets of the "Casual" Mentalist on doing a Q&A act, where people know each other
 		1951
Psychic Magic — Vol. 2
6
Ormond McGill The Mindreading Method selling a mindreading show and getting information by the booker, reading an information card under a crystal ball
 		1951
Psychic Magic — Vol. 2
7
Ormond McGill Mentalism Moderne club Q&A act structure, humorous comments
 		1951
Psychic Magic — Vol. 2
9
Ormond McGill Mindreading for School Assemblies the structure of a Q&A act for students
 		1951
Psychic Magic — Vol. 2
12
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
 		1951
Psychic Magic — Vol. 2
14
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
 		1951
Psychic Magic — Vol. 2
17
Ormond McGill Answering the Questions examples of answers
Related to 1951
Psychic Magic — Vol. 2
21
Ormond McGill Crystal Gazing for Mentalists answering questions with a crystal ball, hearing the answer in the question
 		1951
Psychic Magic — Vol. 3
10
Bill Simon Psychic Okito Box Okito Box for billet reading or Q&A
Related to Mar. 1954
The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 303)
10
Gene "Phantini" Grant Image-Ray (A Message Reading Idea) with business cards and an envelope, secret reading method
 		1955
Phantini's Lost Book of Mental Secrets
3
Gene "Phantini" Grant Remoto unconventional Q&A routine
 		1955
Phantini's Lost Book of Mental Secrets
3
Gene "Phantini" Grant A Graphic Impression (A Utility Mental Gimmick) wax impression pad, with radar pencil, two methods
 		1955
Phantini's Lost Book of Mental Secrets
19
Tony Corinda Introduction general comments and theory for Q&A
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
339
Tony Corinda Part One: Dealing with Questions that Are Known
1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
343
Tony Corinda How to Get Information methods from other steps
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
344
Tony Corinda (1) Alcohol or Chemicals
1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
344
Tony Corinda (2) Light
Related to 1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
344
Tony Corinda (3) The Window Envelope
1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
345
Tony Corinda, Eric Mason (4) The Clip Board several versions, Eric Mason's Dubbul
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
345
Tony Corinda (5) The Record Card gaining multiple information
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
346
Tony Corinda (6) The Stooge for instance for setting up a one ahead routine
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
346
Tony Corinda (7) Switching of Envelopes
1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
347
Tony Corinda (8) Planting of Envelopes and Slips answering questions that are planted by performer and are not by an actual audience member
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
347
Tony Corinda, Maurice Fogel How to Convey Information coding question to reduce length
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
348
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
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
348
Tony Corinda Selection of Suitable Questions to Use
1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
349
Tony Corinda Answering Questions Known questions of general and specific interest
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
350
Tony Corinda Answering Questions From Platform private reader vs. stage reader, how to answer questions with a public, funny answers
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
351
Tony Corinda Summary Private Reading
Platform Reading
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
355
Tony Corinda Table of Probabilities - Explanation what people are concerned about
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
355
Tony Corinda Part Two: Dealing with Questions Unknown
1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
356
Tony Corinda Main Objectives when Cold Reading overview on cold reading
 		1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
357
Tony Corinda Conclusion
1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
359
Mahendra Answering the Impossible answering impossible questions
 		1959
More Miracles in Mentalism
28
Robert A. Nelson On Adding Messages on Crystal Ball for Q&A
 		1959
More Miracles in Mentalism
33
Robert A. Nelson Comedy Relief comedy answers for Q&A questions
 		1959
Mentalism & Its Presentation
31
Don Tanner Answering Questions using a card box
 		1962
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1962)
53
Jack Ketch Private Reading No. 2 billet dropped in cigarette box with slit, secret reading
 		June 1962
The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 370)
308
Paul Marcus The Tehunga's Secret comedy routine, question is answered, answer appears on unknown language on slate and performer translates
 		Mar. 1963
The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 378)
339
Paul Stadelman Modern Mind Reading with assistant
 		1966
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1965-66)
75
Jack Posetary The Fifty Minute Hour Q&A with answers given via spirit writing on slates
 		Oct. 1967
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 2 No. 12)
125
David Hoy Hoy Deploy Q&A using gaffed matchbook to switch and steal billet, two methods
 		1968
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1967-68)
42
C. C. Luther Mind Reading DeLuxe billets in box, then burnt, box to switch billets
 		1969
Entertaining Mental Miracles
4
Jules Lenier Instant Fortune-Teller cold reading and answering one question, using cards
 		1971
Magick (Issue 26)
127
James G. Thompson Jr. Improved Question Reading envelopes
  • Part Two (shorter test with only three envelopes)
  • Part Three (as a two-person act)
Also published here Winter 1972
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 7 No. 6th Folio)
494
Paul Siegel Fantasy in Flame Q&A, billet burnt with pliers
 		1972
Doorway to Delusion
25
Charles Cameron Shrieking Skull of Kabbalah one question is answered with Tarot cards and a skull, question written down on business card
 		1972
Magick (Issue 49)
241
Bascom Jones Astro-Logic! naming Zodiac signs and asking questions
Inspired byVariations 1972
Magick (Issue 63)
312
Nathan Stark One-Man Private Readings q&a for one person, reading of index card in box
 		1975
Magick (Issue 124)
617
Anthony Raven Powers of the Unknown! billet with question of sitter is burnt and secretly read
 		1975
Magick (Issue 128)
637
Barrie Richardson From A Mentalist's Notebook ideas on mentalism, Q&A, nail writer
 		June 1976
Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 10)
265
Al Mann Typhon's Tongs envelopes are gathered and burnt with tongs
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
20
James F. Herpick Herpick's Tongs tongs to burn envelope
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
20
Al Mann The Pharaoh's Palm billets are switched on palm of performer, fake palm
 		1976
Mental-Ettes
23
Jack Bridwell Sealed billet switch in transparent vial, combined with tarot reading
 		1976
Magick (Issue 147)
732
Chip Cotton Sixty Seconds... into the Past Q&A with one person, Himber Wallet
 		1976
Magick (Issue 161)
803
Bob Fillman Where? subtlety for Q&A act, pointing to spectators
 		1976
Magick (Issue 164)
818
Burling Hull Spirits From China Chinese characters appear on slate, performer translates into anything he wants
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
92
Burling Hull The Volta Improved Second Sight Question Act verbal and none verbal codes for answering questions, q&a
  • To Speak Exactly the Same Sentence Each Time
  • The Volta Verbal Code
  • Alternative Applications
  • The Volta Verbal Code Table
  • The Exact Qualification of the Question
  • A Memorizing System
  • The Volta System of Silent Fixed Position Codes (The Head Position Code, Hand Position Signal Code, Double-Up Fixed Position Code, Left/Right Hand Codes)
  • Question Classifications
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
117
Burling Hull Stage Methods of Reading and Rendering Spectators' Questions
  • The Hold Out (with assistant who collects billets)
  • The Box Entrance Method
  • Switch Basket Method
  • Back of Orchestra Switch
  • Box Collection Method
  • Hull's Brass Burning Bowl Method
  • The Mirror Bowl
  • Switch Bag Methods
  • The Method of Communicating to Performer
  • The Wireless Phone
  • Direct Connection
  • Metal Ball
  • Ball Stand
  • Roller Hand Device
  • Projector Method
  • Blackboard Method
  • Sleeve Transmission Method
  • Glass of Water Transmission Method
  • Faro Method
  • Lead-Off
  • The "Chicago" Metal Ball
  • Simplified Metal Ball: "Eureka" Model
  • Burling Hull's Non-Electrical Method
  • Hull's Deluxe Question Transmitter (table with crystal ball on it)
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
133
Burling Hull The Super-Stage Method Mind Reading Act giant buddha statue on stage with assistant in it, wireless connection
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
141
Burling Hull Complete Mind Reading Acts and Systems for Club, Banquet and Parlor
  • Burling Hull Sealed Message Reading Pyramid
  • "Mind Devination"
  • Puhl's "Sealed Letter Reading Supreme"
  • "The Unique Question Reading Act"
  • The Stylus and Envelope Method
  • The Hull-Poole Try Reading Method
  • The Envelope Package Reading Idea
  • The Book Reading Device
  • Gysels Envelope Pile Method
  • The Burling Hull Sheet Readings
  • "Reado Method" Sealed Readings
  • "The Famous $25.00 Sealed Letter Test"
  • The Burling Hull Improved Letter Test
  • The Fay Readings
  • Burling Hull's Club Stationary - Crystal Gazing Act
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
143
Burling Hull Close Work or Clairvoyant Methods
  • Sealed and Burned
  • Hull Box and Ashes Reading
  • Hull Folded Question Reading
  • Clairvoyant Envelope Reading
  • Hull's Dark Seance Reading Method
  • The Dr. Q. Dark Readings
  • Clairvoyant Writing Table Method
  • Clip Board Method
  • The Cardboard Clipboards
  • The Hull-Pool Universal Sealed Reading Act
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
159
Burling Hull The Question Answering Act
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
169
Burling Hull Practice Method for Fast Answering
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
172
Burling Hull The Exclusive Volta Supper Club Reading
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
177
Burling Hull The Master Volta Method for Supper Club Readings with Hull Card, flipped inside out one-handed
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
185
Burling Hull The Volta "Lecture" Readings Method
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
188
Burling Hull The Volta Table Sealed Question Reading
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
189
Burling Hull Pointers and Tips from Experience on Working Tables
  • Handling Hecklers
  • Charity Drives
  • Fees and Gratuities
 		1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
199
Burling Hull The Ultra Question Answering Act - With No Questions Written
1976
The Amazing World of Mentalism
205
Al Mann The Sibylline Messages cards in envelopes with questions and messages on it are divined and answered
 		1977
The Sibylline Messages
1
Al Mann The Flight of the Griffins spectator writes a question and drops it addressed to the performer into the mail box, performer does the same with the answer, the next day they find out it is correct, with Sibylline envelopes
Inspired by
  • Spencer Thornton's "Anytime, Anywhere - For Newspaper Publicity" in "Secrets of Mental Magic"
 1977
The Sibylline Messages
9
Al Mann Notes ideas and tips for the Sibylline Envelope
 		1977
The Sibylline Messages
11
Al Mann The Invisible Agents spectator writes question down with invisible ink
Variations 1977
The Photon Shield
11
Al Mann, George B. Anderson Two Words Q&A ploy, giving the impression that no question has been written down by several spectators
Related to 1977
The Photon Shield
12
Gene Nielsen, Bascom Jones Psi-Cup '3' question written on paper and hidden under one of three cups, question is answered and paper located
 		1977
Magick (Issue 194)
968
James G. Thompson Jr. Modernes Zettellesen envelopes
  • Teil 2 (shorter test with only three envelopes)
  • Teil 3 (as a two-person act)
Also published here July 1977
Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 3)
117
Al Mann De-Pleated Thoughts several questions on one piece of paper, folded paper is stapled
 		1978
The Tesseract
19
Al Mann, Mr. Zodiac A Bonus - Through the Threshold spectator writes question on a business card, which is then sealed, question is divined / answered
 		1978
The Tesseract
21
Gene Nielsen On Answering Personal Questions
  • The Personal Question
  • The Rogers Technique
  • Reflect, Clarify, Empathize
  • To Clarify and Empathize
 		1978
Magick (Issue 199)
995
Bascom Jones 12 Tips on the Question-Answering Act
1978
Magick (Issue 211)
1055
Christopher Rogers Flim-Flam Man! q&a routine
 		1978
Magick (Issue 217)
1083
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
Inspired by 1979
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue New Thoughts For Old)
20
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
Inspired by 1979
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue New Thoughts For Old)
22
Karroll Priest The Phoenix Effect impression device, wax in envelope
 		1979
Magick (Issue 234)
1167
Karrell Fox "That's What You Think!" several billets in clear box, reading
 		1979
Another Book
146
Karrell Fox Mind-velope billets mixed in envelope, some held back secretly when others are dumped out
Related to 1979
Another Book
152
George B. Anderson Dynamite Mentalism fifteen minutes routine of mind reading / answering questions (no-props cold reading)
  • Opening Remarks
  • 18-35 Male
  • 18-35 Female
  • 35-55 Male
  • 35-55 Female
  • Over 55- Male
  • Over 55- Female
  • Three Alternate Final Questions
  • It's Not New
  • "Outs"
  • A "Prompter" Device
 		1979
Dynamite Mentalism
3
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
 		1980
Bob Hummer's Collected Secrets
73
Thomas Alan Waters Omnimancy essay on fortunetelling, Q&A, cold reading
 		1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Omnimancy)
89
Thomas Alan Waters Routine No. 1 (Close-Up) q&a for one person
 		1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Scrypt)
174
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
 1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Scrypt)
175
Thomas Alan Waters Routine No. 3 (Stage) with a bulldog clip
 		1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Scrypt)
177
Thomas Alan Waters No. 3: The Prediction Reading for one person, stock answer index to basic questions
 		1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Scrypt)
183
The Rev. Dr. Bob. E Second Chance wax impression device, for one-on-one sitting
 		1981
Magick (Issue 275)
1372
Bob Fillman Cracks in the Mirror folded slips secured with paper clips, question are answered and names divined, inspirational thought written on cards given to spectators
 		1981
Magick (Issue 286)
1427
Al Mann The Scryer's Podium crystal ball gazing, answering question with the Wocus Lecgacy Billet
 		1982
The Wocus Legacy
4
Al Mann The Spirit Ink Bottle question billet is put folded in ink bottle, with Wocus Billet

 		1982
The Wocus Legacy
6
Al Mann Vampire Thoughts with two people
 		1982
The Wocus Legacy
9
Al Mann The Mneme's Numen spectator writes question down, erases it and notes another, both are divined/answered
 		1982
The Wocus Legacy
10
Al Mann The Essence of Thought Q&A with one sitter, with envelopes
Inspired by 1982
Of Gifts and Talents
1
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"
 1982
Of Gifts and Talents
4
Allan Slaight PSI-Cloned Q&A whit billets with questions and pink billets with numbers, using the Otis Manning box
 		Feb. 1982
Magick (Issue 303)
1513
Al Mann The Lofty Missive answer to question is found written on billet stuck on the ceiling
 		1982
Eff-Oes
4
Joseph Dunninger The Act entire setting for the routine including the steals, opening and organizing the billets, the speech
 		1983
Dunninger's Act
2
Joseph Dunninger The 'Read' answering the questions and the dramaturgy of the routine
 		1983
Dunninger's Act
5
Thomas Alan Waters Trancescript approach to Q&A
 		1983
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychl)
493
James S. Harto The Chandra 20th Century Message Reading with question chart for pre-show
 		1983
Selected Sealed Message Reading Methods
8
Joseph Dunninger Dumb? Yes and No! Method 10 (changing device)
 		1983
Selected Sealed Message Reading Methods
16
Joseph Dunninger Routine - Modus Operandi of a Crystal Gazing Presentation with assistant
 		1983
A Simplified Crystal Gazing Speciality
2
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)
 		1983
A Simplified Crystal Gazing Speciality
6
Joseph Dunninger Concluding Advice how to answer questions
 		1983
A Simplified Crystal Gazing Speciality
7
Joseph Dunninger Psychometric Power! question on billets are answered and billets of specific spectator found without opening them, several variations
 		1983
Master Billet Tests
4
Joseph Dunninger Spirits? assistant does pocket writing of questions from the sitters
 		1983
Master Billet Tests
7
Joseph Dunninger A Mystic's Favorite sealed message reading, slit in envelope
Related to
  • Paul Kara's "Karaism", 1926 and Nelson's "Mind Divination"
 1983
Master Billet Tests
7
Joseph Dunninger The Good Book Says carbon paper in bible
 		1983
Master Billet Tests
8
Joseph Dunninger Puzzling? technical variation of "What the Eyes See"
 		1983
Master Billet Tests
9
Joseph Dunninger A Medium at Work envelope switch for Q&A
 		1983
Master Billet Tests
9
Joseph Dunninger A Visit to a Billet Medium carbon paper in book
 		1983
Master Billet Tests
11
Joseph Dunninger The Method of Obtaining (?) Spirit Communication describtion of a spirit message reading with John Slater
 		1983
Master Billet Tests
12
Al Mann Cagliostro's Message! No. 39, question locked in box is answered
 		1983
101 Psychic Tests
11
Joseph Ovette Direct Mindreading No. 85, with assistant under table
 		1983
101 Psychic Tests
24
The Grande Entrance No. 100, with Nelson changing grocery paper bag
 		1983
101 Psychic Tests
28
Barrie Richardson Private stock only gist of question is noted on billet
 		June 1983
Magick (Issue 320)
1599
Al Mann Destiny's Disciple question in envelope is answered, spectator gets envelope with prediction what he should do in the future
 		Aug. 1983
Magick (Issue 322)
1607
Gene Nielsen Hommage Au Dr. Jaks peek wallet, business cards
 		Nov. 1983
Magick (Issue 325)
1621
Charles "Cicardi" Scott Liminal Perception Perception drawing last spectator, as climax to blindfolded Q&A
 		Nov. 1983
Magick (Issue 325)
1622
Al Mann Spirit Calling! spirit rings in a reading / seance, morbid
 		1984
Phantom Voices
18
Walter Webb The Miracle Maker numbered cards which can be torn into two, question on one side and other information on other, Q&A routine
 		Dec. 1984
Magick (Issue 343)
1711
Robert Cassidy Audience Reading: The Major Effect in Mentalism on the structure, the set-up and the performance of Q&A
 		1984
The Art of Mentalism
18
Thomas Alan Waters Qwhite question is written on a card and sealed in an envelope, answer given ans message appears on another blank card
Related to 1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Myxtyr)
660
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
 		1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Myxtyr)
663
Thomas Alan Waters Decivision ten questions in envelopes, blindfolded
Related to 1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Fynys)
732
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Strange Powers question written on business card, then placed inside envelope and burnt, performer divines question and answer appears on palm using the ashes
 		Aug. 1986
Magick (Issue 376)
1877
Karrell Fox "C.B.S." Question Answering "couldn't be simpler", method to steal some of the billets away
 		1986
For My Next Trick...
42
Richard Osterlind DI-1 information written on pieces of paper and always several pieces placed inside envelopes, Q&A, transparent envelopes
 		1986
Double Incidence
2
Thomas Alan Waters Stuckup question written down on blank tarot card, answered, with handkerchief
 		1987
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue T.A.R.O.T.)
762
Thomas Alan Waters Coverup question written down on blank tarot card, answered, with handkerchief
 		1987
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue T.A.R.O.T.)
764
Thomas Alan Waters Encounter question written down in circle on blank tarot card, answered
 		1987
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue T.A.R.O.T.)
766
Thomas Alan Waters TaroTwo answering question and predicting tarot card
 		1987
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue T.A.R.O.T.)
771
Charles "Cicardi" Scott Psi-Grafico... The $60,000 Act one man Q&A act, with graphology sheets
Related toVariations Oct. 1988
Magick (Issue 412)
2057
Karrell Fox "E.Z.-est-yet" Mindreading billets mixed in envelope, some held back secretly when others are dumped out
Related to 1988
My Latest Book
83
Philip T. Goldstein Diskette reading with layout with coins, binary
Inspired byAlso published here 1989
Fifth
5
Thomas Alan Waters In2ition card is predicted then unknown question answered
Also published here June 1989
Magick (Issue 424)
2119
N. R. Beck Predic-Oh! prediction in small envelope, answer to question in context of a Tarot reading, pen load
 		Nov. 1989
Magick (Issue 430)
2150
Hanussen Q&A questions written down and sealed in envelopes
 		July 1990
Magick (Issue 442)
2210
Bascom Jones Signature Effect signature duplication à la Stanley Jaks as finale for blindfolded Q&A
 		Oct. 1990
Magick (Issue 446)
2220
Charles "Cicardi" Scott Eddie Fields' Dime-Store Mental Act
  • The Man
  • The Act
  • And the Demonstration
  • One Ahead
  • The Clincher
  • The Pitch
  • The Take
 		Nov. 1991
Magick (Issue 463)
2317
Charles "Cicardi" Scott Beyond Psi-Grafico one man Q&A act
  • Self-Interest
  • Psi-Grafico
  • Fantasies
  • The Method
  • Goals and Dreams
  • A Word of Caution
  • Graphology
Related to Dec. 1991
Magick (Issue 465)
2327
Lee Earle Remote Control Q&A with graphology
Inspired by Jan. 1992
Magick (Issue 466)
2329
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Foiled Thought business card with information is wrapped in aluminium foil
 		Mar. 1992
Magick (Issue 469)
2343
Rudy T. Hunter Dualistic Deceit Q&A, assistant reads names and blindfold performer answer questions
Inspired by
  • William Larsen's "Tarot Telepathy"
 Nov. 1992
Magick (Issue 480)
2399
Mila Trnka Der Geheimnisvolle Becher idea for opaque cup as switching device
Also published here
  • Prager Zaubereien
 Sep. 1992
Intermagic (Vol. 17 No. 2)
78
Thomas Alan Waters In2ition card is predicted then unknown question answered
Also published here 1993
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Magazine Miscellanea)
446
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
 		1993
The Quick and the Dead
5
Robert Siepielski Color Coded different colored pens, color coding for Q&A
 		Feb. 1993
Magick (Issue 485)
2424
Robert G. Tripp Sign in, Please! initials on folded cards are divined, bluff
 		July 1993
Magick (Issue 492)
2459
Alan Kerslake Question using a tilt-top box
 		Oct. 1993
Magick (Issue 495)
2474
Karl Fulves Mental Lock envelope and billet system for reading, center tear by openly cutting off corners of envelopes
 		1993
Rigmarole (Issue 2)
17
L. Vosburgh Lyons Dunninger's Secret proposed switch with envelope for Q&A act, accidental tripping
Related to 1993
Verbatim (Issue 7)
67
Larry Becker No-Brainer Q & A several cards with question about zodiac, favorite color etc., performer allocates them correctly and gives a brief reading
 		1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 10)
41
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
Bruce Bernstein Emergency Mentalism Q& A with business cards, using person from audience, number to find word in book
Also published here
  • Bruce Bernstein's "Emergency Mentalism" in "Psy-Kicks" 1997. P. 54.
 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 15)
246
David Harkey, Eric Anderson If Looks Could Kill billet reading system for Q&A
 		1997
Ah-ha!
75
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
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
Al Baker Al Baker's Envelope Switch window envelopes, Q&A routine application
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Mental Magic)
306
C. L. Boarde Character Reading mentalism anecdote about question written in Chinese
Also published here
  • Conjurors' (Oct. 1948)
 2004
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 9)
357
Robert Cassidy Jazz Mentalism longer and well-structured Q&A billet act, as a finale selected billet is sealed in envelope and still content is divined
Related to 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
143
Robert Cassidy The Godfather of All Billet Tests Q&A routine
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
228
Karl Fulves On Q&A
2005
Combo II
123
Hector Chadwick Hector Chadwick's Tossed-Out Q&A
2008
The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
187
Max Maven Diskette
  • Lost Horizons (explanation of title "Thunday")
reading with layout with coins, binary
Also published here Mar. 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 3)
22
Ed Fowler Q&A Answers thoughts on the Q&A effect
 		2010
Miracles of my Friends II
31
Robert Cassidy The Evolution of Q&A
2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
123
Robert Cassidy, Erik Jan Hanussen Basic Hanussen Style Routine routine, using switch bag and other principles
  • Adaption of the Sequence to a Straight Q&A Routine
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
132
Robert Cassidy The Jazz Approach longer and well-structured Q&A billet act combined with the Jazz Approach
  • As Seen By An Imaginary Critic
  • The Elements and Analysis
Related to 2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
137
Robert Cassidy The Tavern Show act, exploding light bulb, eating glass and Q&A using a crystal ball
  • The Bag
  • The Method
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
227
Ross Johnson Ross Johnson's 'Mind Freezer' using the Side Effect principle, while revealing a name of a dead person, another name is revealed as well
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
281
Dr. Stanley Jaks His Cup of Tea tea leaves reading with wallet, Q&A, magnetic
Related toAlso published here
  • "His Cup of Tea" in "M.U.M" November, 1973
  • "His Cup of Tea" in Ed Mellon's "Mental-Wise"
 2014
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
156
Dr. Stanley Jaks Mental Echo longer mental routine, combination of book test and revealing personal information
Inspired by
  • Syl Reilly's "Brain Echo"
Related to 		2014
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
180
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
 2014
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
222
Colin McLeod Additional Thoughts spectators write differente pieces of information on a piece of paper, other spectator selects one and information is divined
Inspired by
  • Banachek's "Q&A Pad"
  • Docc Hilford's "Questa"
  • Jeromey Finley's "In the Madhouse"
 2014
Divine
116
John Wilson 1.5 Card Q&A spectator removes card from spread and lies on its identity, performer divines card and gives short reading
Inspired by
  • "1 Card Q&A" (Docc Hilford & Leonardo Silverio)
 2016
You and Me and the Devil Makes Three — Volume II
29
Paul Vigil, Bascom Jones Astro-Logic cold readings and Q&A
Inspired by 2017
The Doors of Deception
216
Gerry McCambridge Introduction
2017
Performing the Q & A
xxiii
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 1: Acquiring the Information
  • Before you Arrive at the Venue
  • Pre-show On-Location Gathering
  • During the Performance
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
3
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 2: Using the Information
  • Structured Feedback
  • Improvisational Feedback
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
9
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 3: Making Leap of Faith Guesses cold reading and learning info about audience members in the moment
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
15
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 4: Dilute your Misses covering up for “misses” during cold reading
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
21
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 5: Using the Dual Reality making it seem to audience as if performer knows more info about spectator than he possibly could have
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
25
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 6: Using Cancelling Methods
  • Pre-Show Patter
  • Onstage Patter
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
29
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 7: The Blindfold general info about using blindfolds
  • Straight-ahead or Sideward Peek
  • Straight-down Peek
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
37
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 8: Duct Taping your Eyes details of specific blindfold technique using half-dollars in eyes, duct tape and blindfold on top
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
41
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 9: How to Begin Doing Q&A general advice
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
55
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 10: Selecting Audience Members
  • Gender Selecting
  • Avoid Drunks
  • Check if they Need Glasses to Read
  • Required Skills
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
61
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 11: Consider the Venue
2017
Performing the Q & A
67
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 12: Using a Disclaimer
2017
Performing the Q & A
71
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 13: Thirteen Performing Tips general advice
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
75
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 14: Summary brief outline of info covered in book
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
81
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 17: Three Index Card Q&A performer divines info from three spectators, routine for when audience is too big to distribute slips to everyone or for a short show
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
111
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 18: Performing Q&A on TV general advice
  • Working the TV Host
  • Working a Guest in the Green Room
  • Working the Audience
  • scanned copy of “Permission to Tape Release” form
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
125
Gerry McCambridge Chapter 19: Practice Slips examples of filled-out slips from audience and comments on how to go about revealing the info, many more practice slips without any comments
 		2017
Performing the Q & A
137
Markus Beldig, Neal Scryer The Scryer ideas - and my additions applications for "The BBB Peek"
a) dream destination divined
b) spectators divine a place written in an envelope by another spectator
c) Decision Time (divination with a yes/no question)
Inspired by
  • routine in "Black & White" (Neal Scryer)
  • "Effects with Cards", "Flipping Cards" (Little Black Book, Neal Scryer)
 2019
The Florida Notes 2019
17
Luke Jermay Touching On Telepathy variations of "Jermay's General Person Ploy"
  • Phase One: Telepathy (performer sends thoughts to three spectators, when tapped on shoulder one has to think of a shape, one of a name and the third of a date)
  • Phase Two: Questions & Answers (same spectators should think of questions)
Inspired by 2019
Lecture Notes
32
Fränz, Thomas Heine Alternative Topics for the Prodigy Peek routine, with Q&A presentation (Heine)
 		2022
Prodigy Peek
24