le petit chasseur \n automaton with a bow shoots arrow on a cardboard and hits selected number \n unknown
1784
la magie blanche dévoilée
Unknown
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Le Petit Chasseur
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1784
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La Magie Blanche Dévoilée
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42
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how, on delivering a ring to a number of persons, to find which person has got it, which hand it is on, which finger, and which joint. \n people seated in a row and numbered, calculation is made and result gives answers \n unknown
1784
breslaw's last legacy
Unknown
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How, on delivering a Ring to a Number of Persons, to find which Person has got it, which Hand it is on, which Finger, and which Joint.
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1784
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Breslaw's Last Legacy
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40
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démonstration de mémoire avec un livre de 100 pages de chiffres \n memory demonstration with a 100-page book of numbers \n henri decremps
1786
testament de jérôme sharp
Henri Decremps
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Démonstration de mémoire avec un livre de 100 pages de chiffres
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1786
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Testament de Jérôme Sharp
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319
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the demon digits \n three cards with numbers arrange themselves in requested order \n adolphe "magicus" blind \n the demon digits \n adolphe "magicus" blind
1911
later magic
Adolphe "Magicus" Blind
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The Demon Digits
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Also published here
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1911
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Later Magic
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581
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the demon digits \n three cards with numbers arrange themselves in requested order \n adolphe "magicus" blind \n the demon digits \n adolphe "magicus" blind
1911
magical titbits
Adolphe "Magicus" Blind
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The Demon Digits
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Also published here
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1911
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Magical Titbits
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29
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a tissue paper mystery \n number cards, one chosen, liar is seen on tissue paper, when turned over and ar removed, it reads 17 which is the chosen number \n edward bagshawe
1924
exclusive problems in magic
Edward Bagshawe
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A Tissue Paper Mystery
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1924
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Exclusive Problems in Magic
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47
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the elusive digits \n four cards with numbers from one to four in a glass frame, arrange in wanted order, second set of cards in card stand \n oswald rae
1926
between ourselves
Oswald Rae
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The Elusive Digits
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1926
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Between Ourselves
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34
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double date \n dates of two borrowed coins divined, dates written into grid on a paper by spectator \n tom sellers \n anything squared \n karl fulves
1931
magical pleasantries
Tom Sellers
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Double Date
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Variations
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1931
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Magical Pleasantries
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8
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der zahlenturm \n discs with numbers from 1 to 10 on a pile, spectator cuts and number can be divined \n hans zimmermann
1941
hokus pokus
Hans Zimmermann
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Der Zahlenturm
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Sep. 1941
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Hokus Pokus
(Vol. 3 No. 9)
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2
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the elevens stunt \n mathematical stunt, place three cards on table, numbers can always be divided by eleven \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
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The Elevens Stunt
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1949
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Tricks and Stunts With Playing Cards
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20
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telling a chosen card \n divine value of playing card via mathematical method (multiply by three, add six, divide by three) \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
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Telling a Chosen Card
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1949
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Tricks and Stunts With Playing Cards
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25
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cardology --or, a card trick without cards \n no. 118, magician divines thought-of card after spectator follows mathematical procedure and announces the result \n harry blackstone
1950
scarne on card tricks
Harry Blackstone
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Cardology --or, A Card Trick Without Cards
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1950
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Scarne on Card Tricks
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229
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object in mind \n divination of one of three objects, mathematical principle \n jack yates
1954
minds in close-up
Jack Yates
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Object in Mind
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1954
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Minds in Close-Up
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25
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think of a number \n business cards with number written on them, chosen number is spelled and card with same number is found \n ronald b. edwards
1954
the new phoenix 301-348
Ronald B. Edwards
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Think of a Number
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1954
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The New Phoenix 301-348
(Issue 309)
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34
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the cyclic number \n a packet containing six cards forming the number 142857, when multiplied by any number from 2 to 6, gives a result which the cards themselves reveal \n lloyd e. jones
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery
Lloyd E. Jones
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The Cyclic Number
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1956
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Mathematics, Magic And Mystery
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9
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heath's bill trick \n serial number divination, very mathematical \n royal vale heath
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery
Royal Vale Heath
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Heath's Bill Trick
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1956
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Mathematics, Magic And Mystery
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52
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the three heaps \n start with three heaps of matches, magician can (without looking) form a single pile of matches equal a number called out by spectator \n unknown \n welcome change \n jim steinmeyer \n zeitgeist \n jim steinmeyer \n the three piles divination \n unknown
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery
Unknown
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The Three Heaps
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VariationsAlso published here
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1956
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Mathematics, Magic And Mystery
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55
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heath's "tappit" \n tapping the hours type of trick, but with colored tiles and numbers printed on them \n royal vale heath \n tapping the hours \n unknown \n eddie joseph
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery
Royal Vale Heath
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Heath's "Tappit"
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Inspired by
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1956
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Mathematics, Magic And Mystery
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102
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blyth's domino box \n dominoes in a box shifted, the spots on the dominoes will predict how many have been shifted \n will blyth \n blocks of india \n unknown
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery
Will Blyth
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Blyth's Domino Box
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Variations
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1956
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Mathematics, Magic And Mystery
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110
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the mysteries of seven \n explains why the number nine has such weird properties \n martin gardner
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery
Martin Gardner
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The Mysteries of Seven
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1956
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Mathematics, Magic And Mystery
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168
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favorite number \n calculation in which favorite number appears nine times at the end \n max katz
1957
26 originals
Max Katz
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Favorite Number
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1957
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26 Originals
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23
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paradox papers \n paper with numbers in a 4x4 grid is folded into small square, edges cut off, then all even numbers are one way and the odds another, application with cards, steve shimm suggestion, tapestry handling, see also p. 521 for gene nielson handling, h. e. dudeney \n martin gardner \n foldover notes \n karl fulves \n disparity \n ramón riobóo \n news test \n edmund rowland \n paper folding note \n karl fulves \n paradox papers \n martin gardner \n wraparound \n karl fulves \n henry dudeny puzzle from "modern puzzles" (1926) \n paradox redux \n philip t. goldstein \n folding numbers \n jack avis \n the core \n pit hartling
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
Martin Gardner
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Paradox Papers
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Inspired by- Henry Dudeny puzzle from "Modern Puzzles" (1926)
Related toVariationsAlso published here
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July 1971
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The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8
(Vol. 6 No. 9)
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429
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time on my hands \n twelve chips with numbers on one side and letters on other side, five color coded control cards (cccc), clock layout, a chosen number is eventually revealed \n paul swinford
1971
lecture notes
Paul Swinford
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Time on my Hands
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1971
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Lecture Notes
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3
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the three piles divination \n start with three heaps of matches, magician can (without looking) form a single pile of matches equal a number called out by spectator \n unknown \n the three heaps \n unknown
1971
at the drop of a match
Unknown
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The Three Piles Divination
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Also published here
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1971
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At the Drop of a Match
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24
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the missing digit \n spectator form two numbers from all ten digits, adds them and removes one digit from answer which the performer divines, from a dover collection edited by martin gardner \n sam lloyd
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
Sam Lloyd
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The Missing Digit
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Dec. 1972
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The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8
(Vol. 8 No. 2)
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578
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numbers game \n several numbers are written next to letters of the alphabet, one letter is selected with abc cards and performer divines number \n jerry mentzer
1972
magick
Jerry Mentzer
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Numbers Game
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1972
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Magick
(Issue 65)
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323
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in the mirror \n spectator writes number on mirror, performer on another mirror, numbers transpose in mirror writing, variation with words, see also p. 786 for comment by reinhard müller \n robert e. neale \n karl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Robert E. Neale, Karl Fulves
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In the Mirror
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Feb. 1974
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The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 9 No. 4)
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712
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mathemagic \n intro \n karl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Karl Fulves
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Mathemagic
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June 1974
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The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 9 No. 8)
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750
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add and subtract \n number thing with desk calculator \n l. vosburgh lyons
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
L. Vosburgh Lyons
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Add and Subtract
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June 1974
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The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 9 No. 8)
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750
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lightning strikes thrice \n three numbers and totals arrived at with blank cards, they are all identical, see p. 1053 for note by johnnie murray \n stewart judah \n lightning strikes thrice \n stewart judah \n blue lightning \n karl fulves \n cubic code \n karl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Stewart Judah
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Lightning Strikes Thrice
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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Autumn 1974
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The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 9 No. 10th Folio (Part One))
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798
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smart as hell \n numbers written on slip, some chosen, person with higher total wins, amazingly the totals are equal \n arthur hill
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Arthur Hill
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Smart As Hell
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June 1975
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The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 10 No. 8)
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969
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math trix \n intro \n karl fulves
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Karl Fulves
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Math Trix
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Oct. 1975
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The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 10 No. 12)
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1057
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a timely legend \n number demonstration with drawn clock layout \n ken de courcy
1975
son of pentertain
Ken De Courcy
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A Timely Legend
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1975
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Son of Pentertain
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3
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flash-mental \n cards with simple math problems, selected one is divined \n jack bridwell
1976
magick
Jack Bridwell
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Flash-Mental
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1976
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Magick
(Issue 148)
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738
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upside down calculation \n addition that can be read upside down \n unknown
1976
mistress of pentertain
Unknown
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Upside Down Calculation
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1976
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Mistress of Pentertain
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16
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practice makes perfect \n calculation which ends with thirteen duplicate digits of a chosen one \n gerry findler
1976
mistress of pentertain
Gerry Findler
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Practice Makes Perfect
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1976
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Mistress of Pentertain
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17
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reversible addition \n column of two-digit numbers added, same amount when each number has reversed digits \n unknown
1976
mistress of pentertain
Unknown
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Reversible Addition
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1976
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Mistress of Pentertain
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38
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number magic \n \n harry lorayne
1977
the magic book
Harry Lorayne
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Number Magic
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1977
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The Magic Book
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208
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the missing digit \n spectator circles a digit and calls out the others, circled digit divined \n harry lorayne
1977
the magic book
Harry Lorayne
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The Missing Digit
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1977
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The Magic Book
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211
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your lucky number \n after some calculation, all digits of the result are the lucky digit \n harry lorayne
1977
the magic book
Harry Lorayne
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Your Lucky Number
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1977
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The Magic Book
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217
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numerology \n performer and spectator choose a digit from serial of a bill, after some calculation the spectator has a two-digit number with both those digits \n karl fulves
1977
the magic book
Karl Fulves
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Numerology
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1977
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The Magic Book
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36
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change in mind \n "as many pennies as you have, plus three more, plus enough left over...", trick that fooled einstein with coins \n karl fulves \n correct change \n jon racherbaumer
1977
the magic book
Karl Fulves
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Change in Mind
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Variations
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1977
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The Magic Book
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83
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the favorite number improved \n number stunt, spectator name any digit, you multiply two digits to produce string of repeated named digits \n tan hock chuan
1977
the magic of tan hock chuan
Tan Hock Chuan
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The Favorite Number Improved
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1977
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The Magic of Tan Hock Chuan
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20
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i have your number \n matches in spectator's hand is the same number as the magician's matches \n john chia
1977
the magic of tan hock chuan
John Chia
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I have your Number
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1977
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The Magic of Tan Hock Chuan
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35
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the new math miracle \n six cards with numbers on both sides in envelopes, shuffled and turned over by spectator, total is divined \n larry becker \n hummer's poker chip baffle \n bob hummer
1978
world of super mentalism
Larry Becker
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The New Math Miracle
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Inspired by
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1978
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World of Super Mentalism
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29
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sh-h-! \n 25 number card with numbers from one to five, spectator divines if numbers match or not \n dr. dan j. alessini
1979
magick
Dr. Dan J. Alessini
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SH-H-!
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1979
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Magick
(Issue 233)
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1161
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hypno-math \n no. 8, spectator cannot add two numbers correctly, upside-down numbers \n sam schwartz
1979
self-working mental magic
Sam Schwartz
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Hypno-Math
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1979
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Self-Working Mental Magic
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10
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liar's matrix \n 0-1-combinations, 1 bit changed in any line gives a unique line \n alex elmsley
1980
curioser
Alex Elmsley
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Liar's Matrix
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1980
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Curioser
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29
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numeru \n 52 number cards, one is removed without looking and performer removes two cards, cards are placed face-up where spectator cuts, deck is shown in numerical order and cards placed at correct spot, when both numbers are added the result equals the selection \n howard a. adams
1980
oicufesp
Howard A. Adams
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Numeru
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1980
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OICUFESP
(Issue 4 - esp card & mental miracles RETURN)
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7
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astro perception calendar \n spectator's birth month used to count to a esp symbol on a grid, it's predicted \n steve dusheck \n astro perception calendar \n steve dusheck
1980 ca.
lecture no. 1
Steve Dusheck
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Astro Perception Calendar
|
Also published here
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1980 ca.
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Lecture No. 1
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18
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d.a.t.e.s. \n spectators call out numbers and performer apparently memorizes them all, almost identical with hutchison routine \n tieneblas \n edward r. hutchison's "giant memory routine" in "psychological mysteries", 1977. p. 22. \n digital kicker \n lee earle \n deep sea digits \n george st. james
1982
magick
Tieneblas
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D.A.T.E.S.
|
Related toAlso published here- Edward R. Hutchison's "Giant Memory Routine" in "Psychological Mysteries", 1977. P. 22.
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Mar. 1982
|
Magick
(Issue 304)
|
1518
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computer dating \n no. 2, two persons write a digit, calculation done with one digit leads to two-digit number composed of both original numbers \n unknown
1983
self-working number magic
Unknown
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Computer Dating
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1983
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Self-Working Number Magic
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2
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resistible rithmetic \n no. 3, spectator writes number with writing surface held away and gets it wrong (18 instead of 81), mirror writing \n unknown
1983
self-working number magic
Unknown
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Resistible Rithmetic
|
1983
|
Self-Working Number Magic
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3
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step right up \n no. 4, sixteen slips, half with "i owe you $1", half with "you owe me $1", spectator writes down 1, 2, 4, 8 in any order with plus or minus between and counts to a slip and loses \n unknown
1983
self-working number magic
Unknown
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Step Right Up
|
1983
|
Self-Working Number Magic
|
5
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lightning strikes thrice \n no. 10, three numbers and totals arrived at with blank cards, they are all identical \n stewart judah \n lightning strikes thrice \n stewart judah
1983
self-working number magic
Stewart Judah
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Lightning Strikes Thrice
|
Also published here
|
1983
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Self-Working Number Magic
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12
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mah jongg cubes \n colored squares with numbers on other side, number selected and spelled with mixed squares \n unknown
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
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Mah Jongg Cubes
|
1985
|
The Fred Braue Notebooks
(Issue 1)
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20
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paradox papers \n no. 9, paper with numbers in a 4x4 grid is folded into small square, edges cut off, then all even numbers are one way and the odds another, application with card values on paper or card layout (chosen card turned over is only odd-colored at the end) \n martin gardner \n paradox papers \n martin gardner
1985
self-working paper magic
Martin Gardner
|
Paradox Papers
|
Also published here
|
1985
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Self-Working Paper Magic
|
18
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mind scan \n no. 57, two cardboards, one has triangle and circle cut out, other has some numbers, spectator puts first one on top of second one, adds numbers that are visible and announces total, performer knows numbers and which is in circle \n karl fulves \n hummer effects \n karl fulves
1985
self-working paper magic
Karl Fulves
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Mind Scan
|
Related to
|
1985
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Self-Working Paper Magic
|
100
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dreimal die gleiche \n numbers on papers, pairs made, the add up to same total \n stewart judah
1985
intermagic
Stewart Judah
|
Dreimal die Gleiche
|
July 1985
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 11 No. 3&4)
|
170
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|
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the binary system \n historical information and punch card sorting applications
- sorting 32 punch cards in numerical order
- divining selected number
- solving logic problem \n martin gardner \n scientific american, dec. 1960 \n gardner adenda \n paul swinford
1986
the cyberdeck
Martin Gardner
|
The Binary System
|
VariationsAlso published here- Scientific American, Dec. 1960
|
1986
|
The Cyberdeck
|
1
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der zaubernde mathematiker \n intro \n rudolf braunmüller
1987
intermagic
Rudolf Braunmüller
|
Der zaubernde Mathematiker
|
Oct. 1987
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 13 No. 1)
|
8
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grab gamble \n coins in bowl, spectator reaches in and takes a handful of coins and pockets them in three-phase procedure, number of remaining coins divined \n terri rogers \n das greifzu-spiel \n terri rogers
1988
more secrets
Terri Rogers
|
Grab Gamble
|
Also published here
|
1988
|
More Secrets
|
61
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das greifzu-spiel \n coins in bowl, spectator reaches in and takes a handful of coins and pockets them in three-phase procedure, number of remaining coins divined \n terri rogers \n grab gamble \n terri rogers
1989
intermagic
Terri Rogers
|
Das Greifzu-Spiel
|
Also published here
|
July 1989
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 14 No. 4&5)
|
173
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unlisted numbers \n four discs with four numbers on each, spectator choses one disc, all put in pocket, performer finds right one without looking \n karl fulves
1993
easy-to-do magic tricks for children
Karl Fulves
|
Unlisted Numbers
|
1993
|
Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks for Children
|
28
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astro perception calendar \n spectator's birth month used to count to a esp symbol on a grid, it's predicted \n steve dusheck \n astro perception calendar \n steve dusheck
1993
dusheck's mental magic
Steve Dusheck
|
Astro Perception Calendar
|
Also published here
|
1993
|
Dusheck's Mental Magic
|
31
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matrix notes \n \n karl fulves
1994
crooked tales
Karl Fulves
|
Matrix Notes
|
1994
|
Crooked Tales
|
74
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s.p.a.t. \n letters associated with numbers, credit information \n mel bennett \n lee sallows idea in word ways, feb. 1990
1994
verbatim
Mel Bennett
|
S.P.A.T.
|
Inspired by- Lee Sallows idea in Word Ways, Feb. 1990
|
1994
|
Verbatim
(Issue 10)
|
133
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jumble \n number up to twelve chosen, letters that spell the number taken from letter deck, second number as well, performer looks at all letters shuffled together and announced both numbers, with two more uses of sallows square
- crosswords
- si minus (card counting analog) \n karl fulves
1994
verbatim
Karl Fulves
|
Jumble
|
1994
|
Verbatim
(Issue 10)
|
137
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a shade inexplicable \n cards numbered in red from one to eight on one side and in black on the other side, total of some numbers divined with remaining cards \n peter duffie \n principles and deceptions \n peter duffie
1994
wonderful routines of magic — the second addendum
Peter Duffie
|
A Shade Inexplicable
|
Inspired by
|
1994
|
Wonderful Routines of Magic — The Second Addendum
|
78
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down-under age cards \n reporting a misplaced idea in which number cards are down-under dealt \n karl fulves
1995
the fine print
Karl Fulves
|
Down-Under Age Cards
|
1995
|
The Fine Print
(Issue 1)
|
4
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comment on contest influence \n five cards, one one and four zeros, put in any order and the resulting number is paid out \n karl fulves \n "contest influence" (robert ecklund, ed mellon's "mental wise") \n contest influence solutions \n max abrams
1995
the fine print
Karl Fulves
|
Comment on Contest Influence
|
Inspired by- "Contest Influence" (Robert Ecklund, Ed Mellon's "Mental Wise")
Variations
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1995
|
The Fine Print
(Issue 2)
|
31
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jumbled numbers \n no. 33, seven numbers on slips of paper are threaded onto safety pin in random order, performer takes it behind his back and tears off the numbers in order of spectator's phone number \n karl fulves
1995
easy magic
Karl Fulves
|
Jumbled Numbers
|
1995
|
Easy Magic
|
46
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deep sea digits \n apparently remembering a very long number formed by the audience \n george st. james \n digital kicker \n lee earle \n d.a.t.e.s. \n tieneblas
1995
syzygy
George St. James
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Deep Sea Digits
|
Related toVariations
|
1995
|
Syzygy
(Vol. 1 No. 10)
|
42
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tailpiece \n revealing a number typed into the calculator of a windows computer \n alex elmsley
1996
mouse magic
Alex Elmsley
|
Tailpiece
|
1996
|
Mouse Magic
|
51
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millennium minus 5 \n properties of the number 1995 \n mel bennett
1996
the fine print
Mel Bennett
|
Millennium Minus 5
|
1996
|
The Fine Print
(Issue 4)
|
67
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age cards automaton \n \n maurice kraitchik \n mathematical recreations
1996
the fine print
Maurice Kraitchik
|
Age Cards Automaton
|
Also published here
|
1996
|
The Fine Print
(Issue 4)
|
68
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|
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contest influence solutions \n five cards, one one and four zeros, put in any order and the resulting number is paid out, two methods, velleda \n max abrams \n comment on contest influence \n karl fulves \n before your eyes \n norman ashworth
1996
the fine print
Max Abrams
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Contest Influence Solutions
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Inspired byRelated to
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1996
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The Fine Print
(Issue 4)
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90
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a new year curiosity \n - "dot com - tricks and stunts with numbers"
apparently random calculation with a 3x3 matrix, 1997 arrived at \n martin gardner \n dr. irving joshua matrix \n rec newsletter (michael ecker) \n a very good year \n sam schwartz
1997
the fine print
Martin Gardner, Dr. Irving Joshua Matrix
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A New Year Curiosity
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VariationsAlso published here- REC Newsletter (Michael Ecker)
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1997
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The Fine Print
(Issue 5)
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127
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a very good year \n - "dot com - tricks and stunts with numbers"
apparently random calculation with a 3x3 matrix, 1998 arrived at \n sam schwartz \n a new year curiosity \n martin gardner \n dr. irving joshua matrix
1997
the fine print
Sam Schwartz
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A Very Good Year
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Inspired by
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1997
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The Fine Print
(Issue 6)
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163
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pick a no. \n "short takes"
way to get a small number when required \n karl fulves
1998
the fine print
Karl Fulves
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Pick A No.
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1998
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The Fine Print
(Issue 8)
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231
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your better half \n - "dot com - tricks and stunts with numbers"
age revealed after some number calculation \n karl fulves
1998
the fine print
Karl Fulves
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Your Better Half
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1998
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The Fine Print
(Issue 8)
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250
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digital kicker \n apparently remembering a very long number formed by the audience, adding numbers up as kicker, almost identical to hutchison routine \n lee earle \n deep sea digits \n george st. james \n d.a.t.e.s. \n tieneblas \n edward r. hutchison's "giant memory routine" in "psychological mysteries", 1977. p. 22.
2000
syzygy
Lee Earle
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Digital Kicker
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Inspired byRelated to- D.A.T.E.S. (Tieneblas, 1982)
- Edward R. Hutchison's "Giant Memory Routine" in "Psychological Mysteries", 1977. P. 22.
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2000
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Syzygy
(Vol. 5 No. 5)
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369
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totalizer \n "an impromptu trick with four dice"
four dice put on table with one-two-five-six sides up, spectator follows some instructions or not while back is turned and covers dice, performer arranges dice so that two left dice have same total as right dice \n karl fulves
2001
latter day secrets
Karl Fulves
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Totalizer
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2001
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Latter Day Secrets
(Issue 5)
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128
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cryptomania \n board to transcribe letters into numbers, names become numbers etc \n david berglas
2002
the mind & magic of david berglas
David Berglas
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Cryptomania
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2002
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The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
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455
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nine nine nine \n gag routine with puns about the number nine \n mel stover
2003
genii
Mel Stover
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Nine Nine Nine
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Jan. 2003
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Genii
(Vol. 66 No. 1)
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27
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binary basics \n explaining binary numbers \n karl fulves
2005
combo ii
Karl Fulves
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Binary Basics
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2005
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Combo II
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5
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alpha numeric \n further notes on combo system and number systems
- the octal system
- the hexadecimal system
- binary to hex \n karl fulves
2005
combo ii
Karl Fulves
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Alpha Numeric
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2005
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Combo II
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112
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odd bits \n self-similar sequence oddity \n karl fulves
2005
combo ii
Karl Fulves
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Odd Bits
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2005
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Combo II
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118
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easy as a<sup><sup>b</sup>⁄<sub>c</sub><sup> \n calculator option for simplifying task to spectators in division tricks \n mel bennett \n zangbar zackleback problem (genii, june 1952, oct. 1958, ibidem #12-14) \n remains to be seen \n sam schwartz \n karl fulves \n "math prediction" (david g. luenberger, linking ring, march 1974, p. 77)
2006
prolix
Mel Bennett
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Easy As Ab⁄c
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Inspired by- Zangbar Zackleback Problem (Genii, June 1952, Oct. 1958, Ibidem #12-14)
Related to
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2006
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Prolix
(Issue 2)
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109
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digit daze \n memorizing digits \n karl fulves
2007
word play
Karl Fulves
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Digit Daze
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2007
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Word Play
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49
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breaking bread \n small pieces of bread placed in groups that form a square, even though some are eaten, the amount of bread stays the same, mathematical principle (edge counting) \n robert e. neale \n to feed many \n michael weber
2008
this is not a book
Robert E. Neale
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Breaking Bread
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Inspired by
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2008
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This Is Not a Book
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16
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i bless bile \n cards with numbers on them used to spell various words when turned upside down, then flipped over to reveal a skull picture \n robert e. neale \n hot spell \n dan harlan
2008
this is not a book
Robert E. Neale
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I Bless Bile
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Inspired by
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2008
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This Is Not a Book
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87
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careless combination \n spectator forgets combination number to a padlock they set themselves. they will later remember the combination one letter at a time \n garrett thomas \n alex linian \n patrick g. redford
2008
glemme
Garrett Thomas, Alex Linian, Patrick G. Redford
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Careless Combination
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2008
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Glemme
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28
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dürer had a word for it \n grid with numbers, all writing vanishes when heated except an outline of spectator's lucky numbers, frixion pen \n michael weber \n dürer had a word for it \n michael weber
2009
genii
Michael Weber
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Dürer Had a Word For It
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Also published here
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Oct. 2009
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Genii
(Vol. 72 No. 10 (The Jinx - 75 Years))
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22
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dürer had a word for it \n grid with numbers, all writing vanishes when heated except an outline of spectator's lucky numbers, frixion pen \n michael weber \n dürer had a word for it \n michael weber
2009
the jinx — 75 years
Michael Weber
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Dürer Had a Word For It
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Also published here
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2009
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The Jinx — 75 Years
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22
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nothing test \n numbers chosen and put in calculator, divided by numbers chosen from deck of cards, remainder given out in money, it is zero three times \n mel bennett
2010
prolix
Mel Bennett
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Nothing Test
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2010
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Prolix
(Issue 7)
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435
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perpetual \n "in order"
four cardboard pieces with numbers on both sides are in envelopes, with his back turned the performer orders them in numerical order \n karl fulves \n perpetual notions \n karl fulves
2011
prolix
Karl Fulves
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Perpetual
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Variations
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2011
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Prolix
(Issue 9)
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571
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perpetual notions \n "notes on 'perpetual'"
four cardboard pieces with numbers on both sides are in envelopes, with his back turned the performer orders them in numerical order
- tight circle
- in color
- picking numbers
- perceptual
- using windows
- perpetual numbers \n karl fulves \n perpetual \n karl fulves
2011
xtra credit
Karl Fulves
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Perpetual Notions
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Inspired by
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2011
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Xtra Credit
(Issue 9)
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57
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amnesia (失忆症) \n you make spectator forget a number you wrote down: you write four numbers, spectator only remembers three \n g
2014
inspiration
G
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Amnesia (失忆症)
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2014
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Inspiration
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51
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cell shock \n spectator writes his cell phone number on ten pieces of paper and mixes the digits up, performer dials number and first gets a funny acquaintance, then the spectator's phone itself rings \n karl fulves
2015
the lowdown
Karl Fulves
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Cell Shock
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2015
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The Lowdown
(Issue 1)
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4
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note 1 \n notes on target practice \n karl fulves \n a. target practice \n karl fulves \n in the beginning \n karl fulves
2015
errata
Karl Fulves
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Note 1
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Related to
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2015
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Errata
(Issue 1)
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11
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note 7 \n open questions for diana games principle \n karl fulves \n the diana games \n karl fulves
2015
errata
Karl Fulves
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Note 7
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Related to
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2015
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Errata
(Issue 1)
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11
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the 7-11 game \n three boxes with two dice each, box shaken and one die from each box eventually chosen, top numbers added and sum compared to list of target numbers
- shake 'em up
- 7-11 strategy
- the two-number game \n karl fulves \n super shot \n karl fulves \n c. the game is rigged \n karl fulves \n the diana games \n karl fulves
2015
errata
Karl Fulves
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The 7-11 Game
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Inspired byRelated to
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2015
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Errata
(Issue 1)
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18
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mathematical curiosities \n (2^2)^2 = 2^(2^2), presentational idea \n roberto giobbi
2016
hidden agenda
Roberto Giobbi
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Mathematical Curiosities
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2016
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Hidden Agenda
(Issue Jan 8)
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11
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fibonacci numbers \n about hidden structures and curiosities \n roberto giobbi
2016
hidden agenda
Roberto Giobbi
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Fibonacci Numbers
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2016
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Hidden Agenda
(Issue Feb 5)
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40
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name a number \n other ways to arrive at a number instead of just asking for one \n roberto giobbi
2016
hidden agenda
Roberto Giobbi
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Name a Number
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2016
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Hidden Agenda
(Issue Feb 19)
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54
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how to lie with statistics \n \n roberto giobbi
2016
hidden agenda
Roberto Giobbi
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How to Lie With Statistics
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2016
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Hidden Agenda
(Issue Mar 28)
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92
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52! = 8.07 x 10<sup>67</sup> \n as presentational hook \n roberto giobbi
2016
hidden agenda
Roberto Giobbi
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52! = 8.07 x 1067
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2016
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Hidden Agenda
(Issue July 20)
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208
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formula x \n on mathematics & magic \n roberto giobbi
2016
hidden agenda
Roberto Giobbi
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Formula X
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2016
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Hidden Agenda
(Issue Nov 26)
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339
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暧昧 \n (ambiguous) magician correctly divines spectator's birthdate and astrological sign, propless \n 殷欣 (sion) \n 很暧昧 \n 殷欣 (sion)
2017
暧昧
殷欣 (Sion)
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暧昧
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Related to
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2017
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暧昧
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12
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the trinary number system \n "don't be afraid of the math - it is your friend." \n bob farmer
2017
the bammo tarodiction toolbox
Bob Farmer
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The Trinary Number System
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2017
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The Bammo Tarodiction Toolbox
()
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40
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1 to 53 in standard ternary \n table \n bob farmer
2017
the bammo tarodiction toolbox
Bob Farmer
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1 to 53 in Standard Ternary
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2017
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The Bammo Tarodiction Toolbox
()
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56
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numballoon prediction \n use numbered balloons to predict serial number on dollar bill \n jon allen \n shimon nahamani
2017
the interrobang lecture
Jon Allen, Shimon Nahamani
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Numballoon Prediction
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2017
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The Interrobang Lecture
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12
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welcome change \n three piles of coin, some mixing, then number of coins in a pile is known by performer without looking \n jim steinmeyer \n the three heaps \n unknown
2020
virtual impuzzibilities
Jim Steinmeyer
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Welcome Change
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Inspired by
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2020
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Virtual Impuzzibilities
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10
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