the "deo-ace" trick \n four aces are placed on four twos crosswise, so that suits match, ace with same suit as selection transforms into that card \n edward victor \n the "lost ace" trick \n jack avis
1937
magic of the hands Edward Victor
The "Deo-Ace" Trick
four Aces are placed on four Twos crosswise, so that suits match, Ace with same suit as selection transforms into that card
the "enormous" four ace presentation \n chosen ace transforms into previous selection, ace from spectator's pocket \n louis lam
1939
be deceived Louis Lam
The "Enormous" Four Ace Presentation
chosen ace transforms into previous selection, ace from spectator's pocket
tell-tale aces \n rather complex handling \n larry jennings \n jennings improved \n barry nelson \n hofzinser/jennings \n walt lees \n ringer \n jerry k. hartman
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic Larry Jennings
two unsolved card problems \n 1. card vanishes and reappears rolled inside finger ring by spectator held behind his back
2. hofzinser ace problem \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n jack-jack \n ralph gironda \n hofzinser's 4-ace problem \n karl fulves
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Two Unsolved Card Problems
1. card vanishes and reappears rolled inside finger ring by spectator held behind his back
2. Hofzinser Ace Problem
the "lost ace" trick \n \n jack avis \n the "deo-ace" trick \n edward victor \n pyramid aces \n jerry l. christensen \n hofzinser ace trick \n jack avis \n hofzinser's ace problem \n zhenjie gao
1971
epilogue Jack Avis
jack-jack \n jacks covered with card case, card chosen, jack of same suit vanishes and is found in card case \n ralph gironda \n two unsolved card problems \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n four jacks \n mike rogers
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Ralph Gironda
Jack-Jack
jacks covered with card case, card chosen, jack of same suit vanishes and is found in card case
four jacks \n jacks covered with card case, card chosen, jack of same suit vanishes and is found in card case \n mike rogers \n jack-jack \n ralph gironda
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Mike Rogers
Four Jacks
jacks covered with card case, card chosen, jack of same suit vanishes and is found in card case
hofzinser - 70 \n in addition to classic effect all cards of chosen suit appear reversed and in order throughout deck, faro \n father cyprian
1973
epilogue Father Cyprian
Hofzinser - 70
in addition to classic effect all cards of chosen suit appear reversed and in order throughout deck, faro
about face i \n hofzinser ace problem, the other three aces change to match the value of selection \n jerry k. hartman
1973
means & ends Jerry K. Hartman
About Face I
Hofzinser Ace Problem, the other three Aces change to match the value of selection
criss cross triumph \n selection is lost, triumph shuffle, reveal to have three aces face up with selection face down amongst them, then selection's value used to find final ace \n jean faré \n hofzinser triumphs \n jon racherbaumer \n triumphant aces \n david solomon \n deck-ing hofzinser \n jon racherbaumer
1977
card tricks, french style Jean Faré
Criss Cross Triumph
Selection is lost, Triumph shuffle, reveal to have three Aces face up with selection face down amongst them, then selection's value used to find final Ace
other applications \n of sleeving
- hofzinser ace problem with aces in spectator's pocket
- rising card hook-up
- sticky tape at outside of sleeve
- sleeving into envelopes \n karl fulves
1977
impromptu holdouts Karl Fulves
Other Applications
of sleeving
Hofzinser Ace Problem with Aces in spectator's pocket
tarsat \n "tabled aces reverse sympathetic ace trick"
aces revers in deck, when re-spread only three aces are reversed and one face-down in between, four cards removed, another ace reverses and reversed ace turns out to be previous selection of same suit \n roger smith \n son of tarsat \n roger smith
1977
innovative magic no. 3 Roger Smith
Tarsat
"Tabled Aces Reverse Sympathetic Ace Trick"
Aces revers in deck, when re-spread only three Aces are reversed and one face-down in between, four cards removed, another Ace reverses and reversed Ace turns out to be previous selection of same suit
hofzinser's 4-ace problem \n formulation of problem, in parts reprinted from reference \n karl fulves \n two unsolved card problems \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n marlo's third solution to hofzinser's card problem \n edward marlo
1978
fr. cyprian on the hofzinser card problem Karl Fulves
Hofzinser's 4-Ace Problem
formulation of problem, in parts reprinted from reference
fourflinger \n ace with matching suit changes into selection, other aces in matching value \n karl fulves
1978
fr. cyprian on the hofzinser card problem Karl Fulves
Fourflinger
Ace with matching suit changes into selection, other Aces in matching value
hofshuffle \n aces reversed in deck, riffle shuffle version, posed as problem \n karl fulves
1978
fr. cyprian on the hofzinser card problem Karl Fulves
Hofshuffle
Aces reversed in deck, riffle shuffle version, posed as problem
a scanner darkly \n any four cards, one is agreed upon by three spectators, they all note position of the card in packet one by one, then it is divined, application to hofzinser ace problem \n karl fulves \n scanner count \n karl fulves \n scanner \n stephen tucker
1978
fr. cyprian on the hofzinser card problem Karl Fulves
A Scanner Darkly
any four cards, one is agreed upon by three spectators, they all note position of the card in packet one by one, then it is divined, application to Hofzinser Ace Problem
hofzinser triumphs \n selection is lost, triumph shuffle, reveal to have three aces face up with selection face down amongst them, then selection's value used to find final ace \n jon racherbaumer \n criss cross triumph \n jean faré
1978
arch triumphs Jon Racherbaumer
Hofzinser Triumphs
selection is lost, Triumph shuffle, reveal to have three Aces face up with selection face down amongst them, then selection's value used to find final Ace
triumphant aces \n selection is lost, triumph shuffle, reveal to have three aces face up with selection face down amongst them, then selection's value used to find final ace
- racherbaumer addition \n david solomon \n criss cross triumph \n jean faré
1978
arch triumphs David Solomon
Triumphant Aces
selection is lost, Triumph shuffle, reveal to have three Aces face up with selection face down amongst them, then selection's value used to find final Ace
grown up hofzinser \n four jumbo aces, suit that matches selection is turned-over and when turned over the jumbo card became the selection and the selection became the ace \n roy walton \n elastic ace \n jerry k. hartman \n the lemming ace exchange \n simon lovell \n woogie \n christoph borer \n roy walton
1979
that certain something... Roy Walton
Grown Up Hofzinser
four jumbo Aces, suit that matches selection is turned-over and when turned over the jumbo card became the selection and the selection became the Ace
elastic ace \n card chosen von miniature deck, four regular-sized aces shown and tabled face down, when selection is brought together with ace of same suit, the ace becomes the miniature card and vice versa \n jerry k. hartman \n grown up hofzinser \n roy walton
1979
elastic ace Jerry K. Hartman
Elastic Ace
card chosen von miniature deck, four regular-sized Aces shown and tabled face down, when selection is brought together with Ace of same suit, the Ace becomes the miniature card and vice versa
layla \n queens are removed, card chosen, queen of same suit vanishes, reappears when counted down the value of selection \n francois ziegler
1980
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Francois Ziegler
Layla
queens are removed, card chosen, queen of same suit vanishes, reappears when counted down the value of selection
hofzinser's departure \n aces transform into selection, aces back in deck, double facer \n father cyprian
1980
the elegant card magic of father cyprian Father Cyprian
Hofzinser's Departure
aces transform into selection, aces back in deck, double facer
more notes yet \n notes on the interlock principle
(a) no-break approach
(b) alternate procedure
(c) switch with double card
(d) paper clip addition, paper clip version of hofzinser problem
(e) connection to tilt
(f) allusion to haunted pack set-up with interlock \n karl fulves \n wired thot \n karl fulves
1980
interlock Karl Fulves
More Notes Yet
notes on the Interlock principle
(A) No-Break approach
(B) alternate procedure
(C) switch with double card
(D) paper clip addition, paper clip version of Hofzinser problem
(E) connection to Tilt
(F) allusion to Haunted Pack set-up with Interlock
the amazing ace tunnel \n combined with hofzinser ace plot, all aces pushed through deck \n richard kaufman \n gaff/ace tunnel \n richard kaufman
1981
cardworks Richard Kaufman
The Amazing Ace Tunnel
combined with Hofzinser Ace Plot, all Aces pushed through deck
ace tunnel: second position \n combined with hofzinser ace plot, all aces pushed through deck, gaffed (card with corner missing \n richard kaufman \n david arthur \n ken krenzel
1981
cardworks Richard Kaufman, David Arthur, Ken Krenzel
Ace Tunnel: Second Position
combined with Hofzinser Ace Plot, all Aces pushed through deck, gaffed (card with corner missing
hofzinser/jennings \n with two selections, one of which ends up in the pocket \n walt lees \n tell-tale aces \n larry jennings
1981
more professional card tricks Walt Lees
Hofzinser/Jennings
with two selections, one of which ends up in the pocket
hofzinser in my pocket \n selection is pocketed, twisting sequence \n peter duffie \n hofzinser's alternative \n peter duffie \n the final solution \n peter duffie
1982
alternative card magic Peter Duffie
unmöglich \n selection in deck, four aces, named one turns into selection and ace is found in card case \n christian scherer
1982
card news '82 Christian Scherer
Unmöglich
selection in deck, four aces, named one turns into selection and ace is found in card case
wow \n four aces, ace with same suit turns over, when repeated, ace turns into selection \n tim gan \n wow wow! \n roger crosthwaite \n ghost room \n justin higham
1982
spell-binder Tim Gan
Wow
four Aces, Ace with same suit turns over, when repeated, Ace turns into selection
birds of a feather \n three aces turn into cards with same value as selection, except ace with same suit, selection found reversed in the deck \n meir yedid
1982
meir yedid's incredible close-up magic Meir Yedid
Birds of a Feather
three Aces turn into cards with same value as selection, except Ace with same suit, selection found reversed in the deck
tell tale triumph \n selection lost, then aces lost, face-up/face-down shuffle, ace of same suit as selection found, then other aces are reversed in deck with selection in between \n marc russell
1983
cardopolis Marc Russell
Tell Tale Triumph
selection lost, then Aces lost, face-up/face-down shuffle, Ace of same suit as selection found, then other Aces are reversed in deck with selection in between
deck-ing hofzinser \n aces turn up in center except one which is no selection, value used to count to missing ace \n jon racherbaumer \n mum, sep. 1977 \n criss cross triumph \n jean faré
1984
at the table Jon Racherbaumer
Deck-ing Hofzinser
Aces turn up in center except one which is no selection, value used to count to missing Ace
gaff/ace tunnel \n combined with hofzinser ace plot, all aces pushed through deck \n richard kaufman \n the amazing ace tunnel \n richard kaufman
1984
abstract Richard Kaufman
Gaff/ace Tunnel
combined with Hofzinser Ace Plot, all Aces pushed through deck
dust busters \n "the queens 'about face' then change' for the better"
twisting, then daley's last with two card transformation \n david britland \n twist and transpo \n robert walker \n jackrobats \n david britland
1985
equinox David Britland
Dust Busters
"The Queens 'about face' then change' for the better"
twisting, then Daley's last with two card transformation
a problem with hofzinser \n \n larry jennings \n hofzinser ace problem solution \n larry jennings \n instant hofzinser \n chris sutton
1986
the classic magic of larry jennings Larry Jennings
the transposing ace \n four aces, named suit put on top, it changes into selection, ace reappears from pocket \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
The Transposing Ace
four Aces, named suit put on top, it changes into selection, Ace reappears from pocket
the fortune-telling aces \n ace with suit of chosen card turns over, selection turns over and is placed with aces, it vanishes from aces and reappears reversed in deck \n randy wakeman
1989
randy wakeman presents Randy Wakeman
The Fortune-Telling Aces
Ace with suit of chosen card turns over, selection turns over and is placed with Aces, it vanishes from Aces and reappears reversed in deck
bare-aced hofzinser \n clean handling with aces in posession of spectator from the start \n alex elmsley \n vicious rumors \n john bannon \n alex elmsley
1991
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 1 Alex Elmsley
Bare-Aced Hofzinser
clean handling with aces in posession of spectator from the start
silver aces \n coin jumps from beneath wrong ace to correct ace which transforms into selection \n david arthur
1992
the collected almanac David Arthur
Silver Aces
coin jumps from beneath wrong ace to correct ace which transforms into selection
collusion illusion \n three cards selected, aces used, ace with selected suit turns over, all have selected king of hearts, other aces change into three kings of hearts, then aces are the four kings \n bob gill \n peter duffie \n confusion delusion \n al smith \n collusion \n peter duffie
1992
new sorcerer Bob Gill, Peter Duffie
Collusion Illusion
three cards selected, Aces used, Ace with selected suit turns over, all have selected King of Hearts, other Aces change into three Kings of Hearts, then Aces are the four Kings
a curious incident \n three selections made, four aces, suit that matches the selections turn over and back one by one, three aces change to selections, using paus \n peter duffie
1993
applications Peter Duffie
A Curious Incident
three selections made, four Aces, suit that matches the selections turn over and back one by one, three Aces change to selections, using PAUS
collusion \n three cards selected, aces used, ace with selected suit turns over, all have selected king of hearts, other aces change into three kings of hearts, then aces are the four kings, using paus \n peter duffie \n collusion illusion \n bob gill \n peter duffie
1993
applications Peter Duffie
Collusion
three cards selected, Aces used, Ace with selected suit turns over, all have selected King of Hearts, other Aces change into three Kings of Hearts, then Aces are the four Kings, using PAUS
hofzinser's wallet \n odd-backed aces from wallet placed on deck, one changes into signed selection (now odd-backed) \n karl fulves
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves
Hofzinser's Wallet
odd-backed aces from wallet placed on deck, one changes into signed selection (now odd-backed)
half price hofzinser \n card chosen, kings removed, one turns face up which matches the suit of selected card, other three kings change into mates of selection \n jackie mcclements
1994
shock treatment Jackie McClements
Half Price Hofzinser
card chosen, Kings removed, one turns face up which matches the suit of selected card, other three Kings change into mates of selection
brag-artist \n one of four cards thought of, shuffled back, four three-card hands dealt, top cards are selection and the three aces of other suits \n peter duffie
1996
with cards Peter Duffie
Brag-Artist
one of four cards thought of, shuffled back, four three-card hands dealt, top cards are selection and the three Aces of other suits
return to suabia \n hofzinser ace problem + twisting the aces \n peter duffie \n iain girdwood \n max maven \n "the suabian twist" (peter duffie, cards in principle, 1994)
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie, Iain Girdwood, Max Maven
Return to Suabia
Hofzinser Ace Problem + Twisting the Aces
Inspired by
"The Suabian Twist" (Peter Duffie, Cards in Principle, 1994)
hofzinser on the up \n hofzinser ace problem with sandwich plot, card appears between black jacks is the ace \n peter duffie
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
Hofzinser On The Up
Hofzinser Ace Problem with sandwich plot, card appears between black Jacks is the Ace
the lemming ace exchange \n four jumbo aces, suit that matches selection is turned-over and when turned over the jumbo card became the selection and the selection became the ace \n simon lovell \n grown up hofzinser \n roy walton
1997
simon says! Simon Lovell
The Lemming Ace Exchange
four jumbo Aces, suit that matches selection is turned-over and when turned over the jumbo card became the selection and the selection became the Ace
hofsinzer's delusion \n "hofzinser's", selection between spectator's palms, aces taken out, ace of same suit turns over and changes into selection, ace now between spectator's hands, duplicate \n david acer \n hofzinser ace trick \n jack avis
1999
natural selections — volume ii David Acer
Hofsinzer's Delusion
"Hofzinser's", selection between spectator's palms, Aces taken out, Ace of same suit turns over and changes into selection, Ace now between spectator's hands, duplicate
the charm of the queen of hearts \n long routine
-spectator cuts to the aces
-the queen of hearts appears
- the queen of hearts whispers the spectators thought
- the queen of hearts turns an ace face down
- the queen of hearts changes into the ace
- the vanished queen of hearts appears between the aces
- the queen of hearts and two aces change places in a flash \n udo wächter \n runaround \n roy walton \n swindle cut aces \n father cyprian
2000
concertos for pasteboard Udo Wächter
The Charm of the Queen of Hearts
long routine
-spectator cuts to the aces
-the queen of hearts appears
the queen of hearts whispers the spectators thought
the queen of hearts turns an ace face down
the queen of hearts changes into the ace
the vanished queen of hearts appears between the aces
the queen of hearts and two aces change places in a flash
hofzinser + math \n aces shuffled reversed into packet, another card chosen, face-up/face-down mix, all cards right except a chosen ace but selection instead \n karl fulves \n "automatic ace triumph" (kuniyasu fujiwara, genii, may 2000) \n cut-rate hummer \n karl fulves \n surprise ace triumph \n reinhard müller
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Hofzinser + Math
Aces shuffled reversed into packet, another card chosen, face-up/face-down mix, all cards right except a chosen Ace but selection instead
jump and pass \n two selections transpose with four kings, hofzinse ace problem with two selections, inspired by a phil goldstein routine \n aldo colombini
2000
standing room only Aldo Colombini
Jump and Pass
two selections transpose with four Kings, Hofzinse Ace problem with two selections, inspired by a Phil Goldstein routine
alias \n card chosen and signed, queen of same suit turns over, other three queens change into same value as selection, face-down card is selection \n karl fulves \n brainstorm \n karl fulves \n father cyprian \n sam schwartz \n helen o'ploy \n karl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Alias
card chosen and signed, Queen of same suit turns over, other three Queens change into same value as selection, face-down card is selection
five speed \n spectator deals a pile into four heaps, four aces show up and the matching suit changes into previous selection \n karl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Five Speed
spectator deals a pile into four heaps, four Aces show up and the matching suit changes into previous selection
clip addition \n aces outjogged, paper clip put on them, stripped out and put on deck, then on table, one is switched \n karl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Clip Addition
Aces outjogged, paper clip put on them, stripped out and put on deck, then on table, one is switched
just a little off the top, please - bonus effect \n with location of second selection \n max maven \n just a little off the top, please \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Max Maven
helen o'ploy \n card chosen, queen of same suit turns over, other three queens change into same value as selection, face-down card is selection \n karl fulves \n brainstorm \n karl fulves \n father cyprian \n sam schwartz \n alias \n karl fulves
2004
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Helen O'Ploy
card chosen, Queen of same suit turns over, other three Queens change into same value as selection, face-down card is selection
hofzinser's ghost \n spectator finds only three aces in deck, fourth one is invisible, it can be heard, changes into selection \n karl fulves
2004
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Hofzinser's Ghost
spectator finds only three Aces in deck, fourth one is invisible, it can be heard, changes into selection
woogie \n four jumbo card jokers with suits, suit that matches selection is turned-over and when turned over the jumbo card became the selection and the selection became a joker. \n christoph borer \n roy walton \n woogie in "anam cara" \n grown up hofzinser \n roy walton
2006
compilation Christoph Borer, Roy Walton
Woogie
four jumbo card jokers with suits, suit that matches selection is turned-over and when turned over the jumbo card became the selection and the selection became a joker.
three-piece suit \n aces are spelled out from four-ace-packet, last one transforms into selection \n max maven
2007
best of friends — volume iii Max Maven
Three-Piece Suit
Aces are spelled out from four-Ace-packet, last one transforms into selection
accessorized three-piece suit \n aces are spelled out from four-ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, ace reversed in deck \n max maven
2007
best of friends — volume iii Max Maven
Accessorized Three-Piece Suit
Aces are spelled out from four-Ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, Ace reversed in deck
off-the-rack 3-piece suit \n aces are spelled out from four-ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, two variations \n harry lorayne \n three-piece suit \n max maven \n off-the-rack 3-piece suit \n harry lorayne
2007
best of friends — volume iii Harry Lorayne
Off-the-Rack 3-piece Suit
Aces are spelled out from four-Ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, two variations
hofcity \n hofzinser ace problem done with two selections, intermediate prediction effect \n jack parker \n hofzinser king city \n david solomon
2007
52 memories Jack Parker
HofCity
Hofzinser Ace Problem done with two selections, intermediate prediction effect
hofzinser king city \n \n david solomon \n discrepancy city prediction \n john bannon \n reversal of fourtune \n john bannon \n kartenkunste \n darwin ortiz \n hofcity \n jack parker
2007
the wisdom of solomon David Solomon
iaces \n photo of aces shown on smartphone, one of those aces turns over and its suit matches selection between spectator's hands, card on photo turns over again and is now selection and spectator has ace between hands \n david acer \n "snapped" (cameron francis)
2011
more power to you David Acer
iAces
photo of Aces shown on smartphone, one of those Aces turns over and its suit matches selection between spectator's hands, card on photo turns over again and is now selection and spectator has Ace between hands
hofzinser... for a change \n aces, first ace of same suit as selection changes into selection, then other aces into mates \n steven hamilton
2013
the magic of steven hamilton Steven Hamilton
Hofzinser... for a Change
Aces, first Ace of same suit as selection changes into selection, then other Aces into mates
invisible fingertip transpo \n jacks placed aside, named jack transposes with selection which is reversed in center of deck \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil Tom Gagnon
Invisible Fingertip Transpo
Jacks placed aside, named Jack transposes with selection which is reversed in center of deck
hoftwister \n card is selected and lost (say, seven of clubs), jacks turn face down one by one except the jack of clubs (same suit), then it turns into the selection and the other jacks into the rest of the sevens \n tomas blomberg \n twisted hofzinser \n don england
2014
blomberg laboratories Tomas Blomberg
Hoftwister
card is selected and lost (say, Seven of Clubs), Jacks turn face down one by one except the Jack of Clubs (same suit), then it turns into the selection and the other Jacks into the rest of the Sevens
to change each of the four aces with the top card of the deck: a solution to the hofzinser ace problem \n \n "magic" christian stelzel
2017
the top change "Magic" Christian Stelzel
To Change Each of the Four Aces with the Top Card of the Deck: A Solution to the Hofzinser Ace Problem
double target \n "hofzinser ace problem" meets marlo's "push through failure" \n michał kociołek \n linking ring, nov. 2013 \n push through failure \n edward marlo \n carmen d'amico \n push through success \n michael powers
2017
michał kociołek live! Michał Kociołek
Double Target
"Hofzinser Ace Problem" meets Marlo's "Push Through Failure"
symphony \n variation of hofzinser ace problem, ace with the same suit as the selection turns reverses itself, then packet of four aces transforms into all the thirteen values of the selected suit \n yohei kawabata
2017
grace Yohei Kawabata
Symphony
Variation of Hofzinser Ace Problem, Ace with the same suit as the selection turns reverses itself, then packet of four Aces transforms into all the thirteen values of the selected suit
off-the-rack 3-piece suit \n aces are spelled out from four-ace-packet, last one transforms into selection \n harry lorayne \n off-the-rack 3-piece suit \n harry lorayne
2017
jawdroppers! two Harry Lorayne
Off-The-Rack 3-Piece Suit
Aces are spelled out from four-Ace-packet, last one transforms into selection
hofzinser sweet dream \n four cards turn over one by one and all change into selection, then back to normal and selection is found reversed in the deck \n edo huang
2017
daily dose Edo Huang
Hofzinser Sweet Dream
four cards turn over one by one and all change into selection, then back to normal and selection is found reversed in the deck
hofzinser's ace problem \n standard effect, four aces, one turn over to indicate suit of selection, then transform into selection as the ace appears reversed in deck \n zhenjie gao \n the "lost ace" trick \n jack avis
2018
一盅两件 Zhenjie Gao
Hofzinser's Ace Problem
Standard effect, four Aces, one turn over to indicate suit of selection, then transform into selection as the Ace appears reversed in deck
squash \n four kings change into one king of same suit as selection, then it changes into selection itself \n alexander hansford
2018
kino. Alexander Hansford
Squash
four Kings change into one King of same suit as selection, then it changes into selection itself
push through success \n push-through failure meets hofzinser ace problem \n michael powers \n double target \n michał kociołek
2019
tesseract Michael Powers