die geisterschrift in verbindung mit "hypnose à la hansen"\nno. 5, card chosen and pushed into book, name of chosen card and page numbers appear on previously empty slates, book with same page numbers on every double page\n unknown
1900
der amateurzauberer
Unknown
Die Geisterschrift in Verbindung mit "Hypnose à la Hansen"
No. 5, card chosen and pushed into book, name of chosen card and page numbers appear on previously empty slates, book with same page numbers on every double page
the great dictionary trick\nword appears on arm\nj. nevil maskelyne\nprofessor hoffmann\ndatabase\nkarl fulves
1903
later magic J. Nevil Maskelyne, Professor Hoffmann
the great book mystery\nspectator choses page and word, some calculations are done with page number and word position, then performer finds word\n unknown\nthe great book mystery\n unknown
1911
later magic
Unknown
The Great Book Mystery
spectator choses page and word, some calculations are done with page number and word position, then performer finds word
the great book mystery\nspectator choses page and word, some calculations are done with page number and word position, then performer finds word\n unknown\nthe great book mystery\n unknown
1911
magical titbits
Unknown
The Great Book Mystery
spectator choses page and word, some calculations are done with page number and word position, then performer finds word
the book mystery\nno. 10, page selected with knife stab, word counted to according to time on watch, word predicted, this book is a forcing book in which the fourteenth word on every page is "magician"\ncharles t. jordan
1920
ten new miscellaneous tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Book Mystery
No. 10, page selected with knife stab, word counted to according to time on watch, word predicted, this book is a forcing book in which the fourteenth word on every page is "magician"
a novel book test\npage selected and line chosen by the aid of playing cards, line from page appears on blank card sealed in envelope\noswald rae\n"a novel book test" in "the sphinx"
1930
original magic Oswald Rae
A Novel Book Test
page selected and line chosen by the aid of playing cards, line from page appears on blank card sealed in envelope
a thought is fathomed\nusing deck of cards to force page number, si stebbins\ntheodore annemann\nfathomed thought\ntheodore annemann\na fathomed thought\nsam schwartz
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
A Thought is Fathomed
using deck of cards to force page number, Si Stebbins
the word on the page\nusing 14-15 card stack\ntheodore annemann\nthe aftermath book test\nkarl fulves\nword on the page\ntheodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
between the lines\nusing deck of cards to force page number\ntheodore annemann\nbetween the lines\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
fathomed thought\nusing deck of cards to force page number, si stebbins\ntheodore annemann\na thought is fathomed\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Fathomed Thought
using deck of cards to force page number, Si Stebbins
the jaipur jinnee\nmethod for forcing a page, mechanical way of changing position of ribbon between pages\neddie clever
1937
the jinx 1-50 Eddie Clever
The Jaipur Jinnee
method for forcing a page, mechanical way of changing position of ribbon between pages
the krazy kode\nword from text selected with role of dice, use of progressive anagrams\nbertram adams\ndas codetelegramm\ndr. stanley jaks\ntrue test conditions\nkarl fulves\nletters\ngene "phantini" grant\ncoded telegram\ndr. stanley jaks
1937
the jinx 1-50 Bertram Adams
The Krazy Kode
word from text selected with role of dice, use of progressive anagrams
between the lines\nbook test, using deck of cards in si stebbins order for word selection\ntheodore annemann\nbetween the lines\ntheodore annemann\ndemon's effect\nsam schwartz
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Between the Lines
book test, using deck of cards in Si Stebbins order for word selection
whim of tituba\npage travels into nested signed envelopes, "pegasus page", see also pages 468 & 472 for credits\ntheodore annemann\npegasus page\nal mann
1939
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann
Whim of Tituba
page travels into nested signed envelopes, "pegasus page", see also pages 468 & 472 for credits
idea of 40,000 words\ndictionary test, whole in book\nsid lorraine\n50'000 words\nal mann\nsidesidal\nthomas alan waters
1941
the jinx 101-151 Sid Lorraine
the chinese parrot\ntwo selected cards put in book, cards and content of the pages is divined\nfranklin v. taylor\nthe chinese parrot\nfranklin v. taylor
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Franklin V. Taylor
The Chinese Parrot
two selected cards put in book, cards and content of the pages is divined
hamilton's hoax!\nfour cards are thrown into a book on different places, performer names page number and cards, svengali book\njohn hamilton
1945
the phoenix 51-100 John Hamilton
Hamilton's Hoax!
four cards are thrown into a book on different places, performer names page number and cards, svengali book
transcendental book test\nusing mathematical addition force\nrichard himber\ntranscendental book test\nrichard himber
1945/27
tarbell course in magic - volume 4 Richard Himber
mortmain\nbook test, word is written by a puppet hand, which moves on its own, thread\nstuart p. cramer\nmortmain\nstuart p. cramer
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Stuart P. Cramer
Mortmain
book test, word is written by a puppet hand, which moves on its own, thread
500 ltd.\nthree digits are named to form a number, ruse to break it down to four possibilities\ngreer marechal jr.\n500 ltd.\ngreer marechal jr.
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Greer Marechal Jr.
500 Ltd.
three digits are named to form a number, ruse to break it down to four possibilities
dictionary test\npeople write numbers on cards und seal them in envelopes, word appears on signed card locked in a frame\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Dictionary Test
people write numbers on cards und seal them in envelopes, word appears on signed card locked in a frame
the "no-hands" book test\nnumbers are added, first three digits get a word in a book, last three digits get the same word in another\ngeorge b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
The "No-Hands" Book Test
numbers are added, first three digits get a word in a book, last three digits get the same word in another
a penny for your thoughts!\nperformer is blindfolded divines date of a coin and two selected words from a dictionary\nhoward a. adams
1949
the phoenix 151-200 Howard A. Adams
A Penny For Your Thoughts!
performer is blindfolded divines date of a coin and two selected words from a dictionary
puzzle of the pages\nword isa selected with the aid of a business card, that has a hole punched through to read one word, card is moved on page and stopped\nfred peterson\nwhose hue\nbob somerfeld\nthe hole truth\nmarcello truzzi
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 Fred Peterson
Puzzle of the Pages
word isa selected with the aid of a business card, that has a hole punched through to read one word, card is moved on page and stopped
500 ltd.\nthree digits are named to form a number, ruse to break it down to four possibilities\ngreer marechal jr.\n500 ltd.\ngreer marechal jr.
1956
the best in magic Greer Marechal Jr.
500 LTD.
three digits are named to form a number, ruse to break it down to four possibilities
the chinese parrot\ntwo selected cards put in book, cards and content of the pages is divined\nfranklin v. taylor\nthe chinese parrot\nfranklin v. taylor
1956
the best in magic Franklin V. Taylor
The Chinese Parrot
two selected cards put in book, cards and content of the pages is divined
mortmain\nbook test, word is written by a puppet hand, which moves on its own, thread\nstuart p. cramer\nmortmain\nstuart p. cramer
1956
the best in magic Stuart P. Cramer
Mortmain
book test, word is written by a puppet hand, which moves on its own, thread
the application of the mnemonic number code\n(1) for mental arithmetic
(2) for coding at the phone (al baker)
(3) two person act, arithmetic
(4) corinda's "fourteenth book test", coding with medium\ntony corinda\nal baker\nthe celebrity feat\nal baker
1958
mnemonics and mental systems Tony Corinda, Al Baker
The Application of the Mnemonic Number Code
(1) for mental arithmetic
(2) for coding at the phone (Al Baker)
(3) two person act, arithmetic
(4) Corinda's "Fourteenth Book Test", coding with medium
thornton's impossible book test\nbook test, with playing card to chose the page\ndr. spencer thornton
1958
thornton's secrets of mental magic Dr. Spencer Thornton
putting your one way forcing deck to use - simultaneous discovery-book test\n\ndr. spencer thornton
1958
thornton's secrets of mental magic Dr. Spencer Thornton
Putting Your One Way Forcing Deck to Use - Simultaneous Discovery-Book Test
the crossword puzzle\npage marked with big x, word in center memorized and page torn\ntony corinda\ntheodore annemann\ndubbook\nthomas alan waters\ntony corinda\ntom sellers
1959
book tests Tony Corinda, Theodore Annemann
The Crossword Puzzle
page marked with big X, word in center memorized and page torn
novel revelation of a selected word\npage is set on fire, everything burns down except a circle with the selected word\ntony corinda
1959
book tests Tony Corinda
Novel Revelation of a Selected Word
page is set on fire, everything burns down except a circle with the selected word
the missing link\nbook on the table, bowl with billets, one is selected and is found to be a corner the missing corner of the book\ntony corinda
1959
book tests Tony Corinda
The Missing Link
book on the table, bowl with billets, one is selected and is found to be a corner the missing corner of the book
ultra-modern mentalism\nprediction of a word, with tape recorder and assistant\ntony corinda\nrobert harbin\nthe spirit\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley\nunknown power\nthomas alan waters
1959
book tests Tony Corinda, Robert Harbin
Ultra-Modern Mentalism
prediction of a word, with tape recorder and assistant
alphabetical perception\none of several books is selected and a word remembered, performer divines the word with abc cards\ndr. spencer thornton
1959
more miracles in mentalism Dr. Spencer Thornton
Alphabetical Perception
one of several books is selected and a word remembered, performer divines the word with ABC cards
mental cocktail\nbook test with bartender's guide, thought drinks are served\norville wayne meyer
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Orville Wayne Meyer
Mental Cocktail
book test with bartender's guide, thought drinks are served
der improvisierte mentaltrick\nbook test with any book, card to define page number\ndr. stanley jaks\nimpromptu mental trick\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Der improvisierte Mentaltrick
book test with any book, card to define page number
the bold book test\nimpromptu\ndavid hoy\nbold one\ngene nielsen\nnarrow your eyes\ndavid hoy\n andy (the jerx)
1963
the bold and subtle miracles of dr. faust David Hoy
page force\ntwo books, miscall\ndavid hoy\npage force\ntony corinda\nafterthought!\nrobert schwarz
1963
the bold and subtle miracles of dr. faust David Hoy
another effect is the following\nas a number force or book test\nedward marlo\nthe restacking pack\nalex elmsley
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
little albert\nany word from any book, written in red on business card, then named word in blue on other business card, they match\nkarl fulves\np. 76 for title explanation\nlittle albert slate variation\njames porter\nkarl fulves\ntrue test conditions\nkarl fulves\nlittle albert\nkarl fulves\nalbertest\nthomas alan waters
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
Little Albert
any word from any book, written in red on business card, then named word in blue on other business card, they match
das meister-spiel\ndeck shuffled, when card is removed the performer instantly knows it, rough-smooth pairs in si stebbins or other arrangement, also for clean removal of three cards from deck out-of-hand, number force for book test\ntan hock chuan\njochen zmeck\nr. & s. master pack\ntan hock chuan
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii Tan Hock Chuan, Jochen Zmeck
Das Meister-Spiel
deck shuffled, when card is removed the performer instantly knows it, rough-smooth pairs in Si Stebbins or other arrangement, also for clean removal of three cards from deck out-of-hand, number force for book test
black book\nthree-digit number chosen, first word on this page divined, p. 241 for further reference\nburling hull
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Burling Hull
Black Book
three-digit number chosen, first word on this page divined, p. 241 for further reference
book test\ninserted business card forces a page, slot in pages, see p. 265 for further reference\nleon maguire
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Leon Maguire
Book Test
inserted business card forces a page, slot in pages, see p. 265 for further reference
book tests\nseveral strategies, including duplicate books, force books, book opening itself on chosen page, as memory feat\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Book Tests
several strategies, including duplicate books, force books, book opening itself on chosen page, as memory feat
precognition!\nword predicted, using cards and martin gardner's "mathematics magic and mystery"\neverett lyda
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Everett Lyda
Precognition!
word predicted, using cards and Martin Gardner's "Mathematics Magic and Mystery"
that's the word!\nabc cards selected and word formed, word is found in selected book on chosen page\njules lenier
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Jules Lenier
That's the Word!
ABC cards selected and word formed, word is found in selected book on chosen page
king james version\nbook test using two dice and unfaked king james bible, two presentations, see also p. 648\nmartin gardner
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Martin Gardner
King James Version
book test using two dice and unfaked King James bible, two presentations, see also p. 648
the devanagari oracle\nclever book / magazine test, two people select a word, gaffed magazine\nmilbourne christopher\ncar-dextrous\njerry fulton
1973
the compleat magick - volume 1 Milbourne Christopher
The Devanagari Oracle
clever book / magazine test, two people select a word, gaffed magazine
magazine test - vernon\nway of determining which page spectator opened a magazine / book, gimmicked\ndai vernon
1975
magic with faucett ross Dai Vernon
Magazine Test - Vernon
Way of determining which page spectator opened a magazine / book, gimmicked
predicta-miracle book test\nprediction of gist of a chosen sentence in a book, three books\ndavid douglas\npredicta-miracle book test - part two\ndavid douglas
1975
the compleat magick - volume ii David Douglas
Predicta-Miracle Book Test
prediction of gist of a chosen sentence in a book, three books
peek-a-book\nprepared book, flashback principle\ndan tong\nempathy '3'\ndan tong\npeek-a-book impromptu!\nrichard m. hunt\npeek-a-book...two\ndan tong
1975
the compleat magick - volume ii Dan Tong
empathy '3'\ncards, a word from a book and a geometrical design are divined blindfolded\ndan tong\npeek-a-book\ndan tong
1976
the compleat magick - volume ii Dan Tong
Empathy '3'
cards, a word from a book and a geometrical design are divined blindfolded
volta's "all-fair" dictionary feat\nnumbers written on card or slate are used to arrive at sentence in dictionary, forcing a range of nine numbers\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Volta's "All-Fair" Dictionary Feat
numbers written on card or slate are used to arrive at sentence in dictionary, forcing a range of nine numbers
word divino\nplaying card pushed into book, first sentence on that page divined or predicted, duplicate card secretly in other end of book\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Word Divino
playing card pushed into book, first sentence on that page divined or predicted, duplicate card secretly in other end of book
grant's "predicto" book and card test\nnumber up to fifty-two named, that card value used to count to a page and word in book, word written on reversed card in deck\nu. f. grant\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism U. F. Grant, Burling Hull
Grant's "Predicto" Book and Card Test
number up to fifty-two named, that card value used to count to a page and word in book, word written on reversed card in deck
volta's master bok test mystery\nseveral two-digit numbers on paper, cut out, two pieces chosen and all digits added, first sentence on that page divined\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Volta's Master Bok Test Mystery
several two-digit numbers on paper, cut out, two pieces chosen and all digits added, first sentence on that page divined
word divino #2\nplaying card pushed into book, first sentence on that page divined or predicted, duplicate card secretly in other end of book, book cracked open at that spot\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Word Divino #2
playing card pushed into book, first sentence on that page divined or predicted, duplicate card secretly in other end of book, book cracked open at that spot
enchantment - a most fabulous book test\nthree books and three envelopes are passed out to three spectators, each one choses a word which was already predicted in the envelope\nal mann
1977
classified Al Mann
Enchantment - A most Fabulous Book Test
three books and three envelopes are passed out to three spectators, each one choses a word which was already predicted in the envelope
the ghost of the unborn\ntwo envelopes, spectator can chose one and a word from a book, word is predicted in envelope, in other envelope is prediction which envelope will be chosen\nal mann\njoseph dunninger
1977
of words and wizards Al Mann, Joseph Dunninger
The Ghost of the Unborn
two envelopes, spectator can chose one and a word from a book, word is predicted in envelope, in other envelope is prediction which envelope will be chosen
the book mark\ntwo books with bookmarks, spectator chose a word and find that bookmarks are envelopes with predictions of the chosen words\nal mann
1977
of words and wizards Al Mann
The Book Mark
two books with bookmarks, spectator chose a word and find that bookmarks are envelopes with predictions of the chosen words
the locked book\nwith locked book, forcing a limited choice, numbers written in a row and three are encircled\nal mann
1977
of words and wizards Al Mann
The Locked Book
with locked book, forcing a limited choice, numbers written in a row and three are encircled
doodle graphy\nword from a book, spectator doodles with eyes closed and second spectator divines thought of word from doodle\nkarrell fox
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Karrell Fox
Doodle Graphy
word from a book, spectator doodles with eyes closed and second spectator divines thought of word from doodle
peek-a-book...two\nwith four spectators and four books, flashback principle\ndan tong\npeek-a-book\ndan tong
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Dan Tong
Peek-A-Book...Two
with four spectators and four books, flashback principle
afterthought!\nquick follow-up for a book test, stopped page and named number for word\nrobert schwarz\npage force\ndavid hoy
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Robert Schwarz
Afterthought!
quick follow-up for a book test, stopped page and named number for word
the pickwick perplexer!\ntwo different books, two book marks placed in books on same number and only first words are the same\ngene nielsen
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Gene Nielsen
The Pickwick Perplexer!
two different books, two book marks placed in books on same number and only first words are the same
the aftermath book test\ntwo spectators's words predicted, selected with playing card procedure, 14-15 stack\nkarl fulves\nthe word on the page\ntheodore annemann\nforce books\nkarl fulves
1978
aftermath Karl Fulves
The Aftermath Book Test
two spectators's words predicted, selected with playing card procedure, 14-15 stack
book-tear\npaper back book is torn until one page remains, page is divined or predicted, improvements by jerry fulton\nal mann\njerry fulton
1979
magic castle lecture Al Mann, Jerry Fulton
Book-Tear
paper back book is torn until one page remains, page is divined or predicted, improvements by Jerry Fulton
the gold-bug predictions\nthree spectators, three books and three slates, book test with the method of proability and a sure fire out, "impact"-method\nal mann
1979
magic castle lecture Al Mann
The Gold-Bug Predictions
three spectators, three books and three slates, book test with the method of proability and a sure fire out, "Impact"-Method
doodle-ography\nspectator draws doodle with pencil on paper without looking, it described a thought-of scene from a book, pencil doesn't write\nkarrell fox
1979
another book Karrell Fox
Doodle-ography
spectator draws doodle with pencil on paper without looking, it described a thought-of scene from a book, pencil doesn't write
bell...book...& candle\noccult book test, number formed with pentagram\nlarry becker\ntom harris' "conjuring for the cognoscenti" in genii, 1959.
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Bell...Book...& Candle
occult book test, number formed with pentagram
Related to
Tom Harris' "Conjuring for the Cognoscenti" in Genii, 1959.
fool-ette\ngambling and roulette theme, page force with playing card, book test, inspired by a roulette force from a jerry mentzer cavalcade book (?)\nlarry becker
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Fool-Ette
gambling and roulette theme, page force with playing card, book test, inspired by a Roulette Force from a Jerry Mentzer cavalcade book (?)
think of a word\nno. 29, spectator cuts deck and takes two cards, values added and content of that page divined\n unknown
1979
self-working mental magic
Unknown
Think of a Word
No. 29, spectator cuts deck and takes two cards, values added and content of that page divined
word on the page\nno. 31, two-spectator version of 14-15 stack\ntheodore annemann\nthe word on the page\ntheodore annemann
1979
self-working mental magic Theodore Annemann
printed matter\nprediction of chosen word, ambigram prediction as two-way out\nphilip t. goldstein\nwords\njack vosburgh
1979
the compleat magick - volume iii Philip T. Goldstein
Printed Matter
prediction of chosen word, ambigram prediction as two-way out
the pendulum and the ouija board\nbook test, word is divined with pendulum and ouija board\ngeorge b. anderson
1980
the magic pendulum George B. Anderson
The Pendulum and the Ouija Board
book test, word is divined with pendulum and ouija board
hummer's bible trick\nbible book test, prediction of word, with playing cards (1944)\nbob hummer\noctext\nphilip t. goldstein
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Hummer's Bible Trick
bible book test, prediction of word, with playing cards (1944)
brain echoes\nbook test, prompter\nfrederick m. shields\nsyl reilly's "brain echo"\nbio test!\ndavid himelrick
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Frederick M. Shields
true test conditions\nprogressive anagrams applied to book test\nkarl fulves\nthe krazy kode\nbertram adams\nlittle albert\nkarl fulves\ntrivial but true\nkarl fulves
1981
origins Karl Fulves
cistella\npage and word of a book are selected, prediction is in a locked box, same book with a card at the same page, written on it is the chosen word\nal mann\nfile box\nned rutledge
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann
Cistella
page and word of a book are selected, prediction is in a locked box, same book with a card at the same page, written on it is the chosen word
castle catch\nspectator writes a number on a card and shows it to another spectator, who opens a book on that page and remembers the first word\nal mann
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann
Castle Catch
spectator writes a number on a card and shows it to another spectator, who opens a book on that page and remembers the first word
the book that wasn't\nthree words from a book are divined and predicted, pages selected by pushing card into the book\ngene "phantini" grant
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
The Book That Wasn't
three words from a book are divined and predicted, pages selected by pushing card into the book
the challenge book test\nspectator takes any book and choses any word, which he writes on a blank card, word is divined\nbasil horwitz\nmiscellanea\nthomas alan waters
1981
the mental magick of basil horwitz Basil Horwitz
The Challenge Book Test
spectator takes any book and choses any word, which he writes on a blank card, word is divined
knife force with book\n\npeter warlock\npeter warlock in "pentragram" 1946, p.2.\nc. l. boarde's "ex-spear-ience" in "mainly mental: vol. two"
1982
mind, myth & magick Peter Warlock
Knife Force with Book
Related to
Peter Warlock in "Pentragram" 1946, P.2.
C. L. Boarde's "Ex-Spear-Ience" in "Mainly Mental: Vol. Two"
tarotate\na knife is stabbed in tarot book and suspended by two fingers of two spectators, tarot deck is dealt and on some point the book and knife turn, the deal is stopped and the card matches the tarot card described in the book\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Tarotate
a knife is stabbed in tarot book and suspended by two fingers of two spectators, tarot deck is dealt and on some point the book and knife turn, the deal is stopped and the card matches the tarot card described in the book
eye reading\nword is divined letter by letter, based on a u.f. grant idea\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
Eye Reading
word is divined letter by letter, based on a U.F. Grant idea
gifts most rare\nthree spectator get an envelope, they select a word from a book each and the words match with prediction in envelopes, several methods\nal mann
1982
the knight's gambit Al Mann
Gifts Most Rare
three spectator get an envelope, they select a word from a book each and the words match with prediction in envelopes, several methods
the book from sumer\nword from a book is noted and billet burnt, performer opens book at the page and ashes are rubbed on page, chosen word appears\nal mann
1982
cero-mentics Al Mann
The Book from Sumer
word from a book is noted and billet burnt, performer opens book at the page and ashes are rubbed on page, chosen word appears
psychic grammar\nseveral people think of a word in a book, and performer divines them by writing a sentence where all are included, forcing book\nal mann
1982
of gifts and talents Al Mann
Psychic Grammar
several people think of a word in a book, and performer divines them by writing a sentence where all are included, forcing book
riffle no. 2 (impromptu)\nplaying card is put in book by spectator, words are predicted\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Riffle No. 2 (Impromptu)
playing card is put in book by spectator, words are predicted
peekquivalent\nspectator hold envelope with prediction, synonyms\nthomas alan waters\nrichard himber
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Richard Himber
riffledex\nselected word from a book is predicted in envelope, spectator can change his mind\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Riffledex
selected word from a book is predicted in envelope, spectator can change his mind
jato\nword from book is predicted in envelope\nthomas alan waters\njames g. thompson jr.\njet thought\njames g. thompson jr.
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, James G. Thompson Jr.
dubbook\nx is marked somewhere in the book, then a page is torn and again a x drawn on it, two words are divined, one by telepathy and one by clairvoyance\nthomas alan waters\ntony corinda\ntom sellers\ntom seller's "new age book test" (1933)\nthe crossword puzzle\ntony corinda\ntheodore annemann
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Tony Corinda, Tom Sellers
Dubbook
x is marked somewhere in the book, then a page is torn and again a x drawn on it, two words are divined, one by telepathy and one by clairvoyance
miscellanea\nbook test ideas\nthomas alan waters\nray hyman in "linking ring", vol.32, no. 4. p. 58, 1952\nthe challenge book test\nbasil horwitz
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Miscellanea
book test ideas
Related to
Ray Hyman in "Linking Ring", Vol.32, No. 4. p. 58, 1952
sidesidal\ncombination of lorraine's and baker's book tests\nthomas alan waters\nal baker's "dictionary test" in burling hull's "encyclopedic dictionary of mentalism" vol. 2, p. 34.\nidea of 40,000 words\nsid lorraine
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
SideSidAl
combination of Lorraine's and Baker's book tests
Related to
Al Baker's "Dictionary Test" in Burling Hull's "Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mentalism" Vol. 2, p. 34.
the medium's 3-book test\nno. 4, three selected cards put in three books, name of card, book and first sentence of pages are divined\nal mann
1983
101 psychic tests Al Mann
The Medium's 3-Book Test
No. 4, three selected cards put in three books, name of card, book and first sentence of pages are divined
the test of the words\nno. 89, three words from box are selected and written down on pieces of cards, shiner on book\n unknown
1983
101 psychic tests
Unknown
The Test of the Words
No. 89, three words from box are selected and written down on pieces of cards, shiner on book
trivial but true\nhistorical comment on the anagram principle and this book test\nkarl fulves\ntrue test conditions\nkarl fulves
1983
astrology - the hidden force Karl Fulves
Trivial But True
historical comment on the anagram principle and this book test
incredi test #1\nspectator opens book on his zodiac sign and remembers first word, word and sign divined\nsam schwartz\nreading celebrities\nkarl fulves\nshort circuiting\nkarl fulves
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Incredi Test #1
spectator opens book on his zodiac sign and remembers first word, word and sign divined
incredi test #2\nspectator opens book on his birth week and remembers first word, word and birthday divined
- tips on presentation
- the birthday trick (only week known, exact birthday with additional table on which spectator has to tell which weekday his birthday falls on)
- duplicate dates\nsam schwartz
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Incredi Test #2
spectator opens book on his birth week and remembers first word, word and birthday divined
- Tips on Presentation
- The Birthday Trick (only week known, exact birthday with additional table on which spectator has to tell which weekday his birthday falls on)
- Duplicate Dates
last word test\nspectator opens book on his zodiac sign and remembers last word, word and sign divined\nsam schwartz\nthe silent r\nkarl fulves
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Last Word Test
spectator opens book on his zodiac sign and remembers last word, word and sign divined
the caster test\nprocedure to chose word in astrology book, always gives an anagram of "caster"\nsam schwartz
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
The CASTER Test
procedure to chose word in Astrology book, always gives an anagram of "caster"
mental monk\n14-15 stack that forces number and thus a word into astrology book\nsam schwartz\nmonk's mystery\njack vosburgh
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Mental Monk
14-15 stack that forces number and thus a word into Astrology book
demon's effect\nusing si stebbins stack to force a word in the astrology book\nsam schwartz\nbetween the lines\ntheodore annemann
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Demon's Effect
using Si Stebbins stack to force a word in the Astrology book
a fathomed thought\nsi stebbins cut anywhere, top three cards added to select page and highest value gives position of word, possible words are made for anagram fishing in astrology book\nsam schwartz\na thought is fathomed\ntheodore annemann
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
A Fathomed Thought
Si Stebbins cut anywhere, top three cards added to select page and highest value gives position of word, possible words are made for anagram fishing in Astrology book
the first great sin\n"greatsin", removing any letter, rest can be arranged into word ("deletion principle"), worked into astrology book for fishing\nsam schwartz
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
The First GREAT SIN
"GREATSIN", removing any letter, rest can be arranged into word ("deletion principle"), worked into Astrology book for fishing
the third great sin\nletter cards sent to host in advance, they predict a chosen word from the astrology book
(a) on card sticky
(b) double facers
(c) double facers\nsam schwartz\nred dragon\nmike morhman\nanother great sin\nkarl fulves
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
The Third GREAT SIN
letter cards sent to host in advance, they predict a chosen word from the Astrology book
(A) on card sticky
(B) double facers
(C) double facers
under the influence\nstack that forces number and thus word in astrology book\nsam schwartz\nitem in gen magazine
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Under The Influence
stack that forces number and thus word in Astrology book
a book test in code\nstack used to select words, top or bottom of page gives gray code for divination\nsam schwartz
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
A Book Test in Code
stack used to select words, top or bottom of page gives gray code for divination
incredi card\nlucky card from astrology book is divined\nsam schwartz\nnotes by karl fulves\nkarl fulves
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
reading celebrities\ndivining birth sign of a friend of the spectator or celebrity with astrology book\nkarl fulves\nincredi test #1\nsam schwartz
1983
astrology - the hidden force Karl Fulves
Reading Celebrities
divining birth sign of a friend of the spectator or celebrity with Astrology book
short circuiting\nfishing variation in the "incredi test #1"
- group doubling\nkarl fulves\nincredi test #1\nsam schwartz
1983
astrology - the hidden force Karl Fulves
Short Circuiting
fishing variation in the "Incredi Test #1"
- Group Doubling
transcendental book test\nno. 98, two page numbers selected and added, that number opened in third book and first word divined, using mathematical addition force\nrichard himber\ntranscendental book test\nrichard himber
1983
self-working number magic Richard Himber
Transcendental Book Test
No. 98, two page numbers selected and added, that number opened in third book and first word divined, using mathematical addition force
the delphian oracle\nspectator choses a question in a booklet and writes it down, question is divined, binary principle with long and short words\nal mann\nthe code\nal mann
1983
the delphian oracle Al Mann
The Delphian Oracle
spectator choses a question in a booklet and writes it down, question is divined, binary principle with long and short words
a class by itself\noff-beat prediction by lexicon deck, which was also used to determin page number\nstewart james\nclass reunion\nstephen tucker\na class by itself\nstewart james
1984
epoptica Stewart James
A Class By Itself
off-beat prediction by lexicon deck, which was also used to determin page number
random house mystery\ndictionary book test over the phone, word from a sentence is selected and looked at in the dictionary, fishing\nal mann
1984
phantom voices Al Mann
Random House Mystery
dictionary book test over the phone, word from a sentence is selected and looked at in the dictionary, fishing
sellerbrity\noff-beat prediction, word from puzzle book is selected\nthomas alan waters\ntom seller's "new age book test" 1933
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Sellerbrity
off-beat prediction, word from puzzle book is selected
tranceplant\nhallucination theme, spectator writes word on a slate, word is selected from a book and it matches word on slate but spectator complains, that this is not the word he wrote down, both words are found on a prediction\nthomas alan waters
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Tranceplant
hallucination theme, spectator writes word on a slate, word is selected from a book and it matches word on slate but spectator complains, that this is not the word he wrote down, both words are found on a prediction
challenge double prediction effect\nword from a book and a chosen card are predicted on two cards, window envelope\nbasil horwitz
1984
the mental magick of basil horwitz - volume 2 Basil Horwitz
Challenge Double Prediction Effect
word from a book and a chosen card are predicted on two cards, window envelope
brain echo\nbook test with several people\ndr. stanley jaks\nsyl reilly\nmental echo\ndr. stanley jaks
1984
the incredible dr. stanley jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks, Syl Reilly
zodiaccount\napproach to a book test, two persons, opened page by adding numbers is a compatibility reading for spectator's two star signs\nthomas alan waters
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Zodiaccount
approach to a book test, two persons, opened page by adding numbers is a compatibility reading for spectator's two star signs
kineslate\ngag divination, won turns into one on a slate\nthomas alan waters\nstanley collins
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Stanley Collins
glimpression\npage is torn from book and a word circled, word is divined\nthomas alan waters\ndate man duplication\nhen fetsch
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Glimpression
page is torn from book and a word circled, word is divined
pagency\nword is selected from a book and named to the performer, he names correct position in dictionary\nthomas alan waters\npeek deck\nfranklin v. taylor\nout of this phone book\npaul curry
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Pagency
word is selected from a book and named to the performer, he names correct position in dictionary
murder by memory\nno. 45, page number selected with numbers on pieces of paper, only four outcomes possible\nkarl fulves
1985
self-working paper magic Karl Fulves
Murder by Memory
No. 45, page number selected with numbers on pieces of paper, only four outcomes possible
little albert\nno. 25, any word from any book, written on business card with performer's name on back, then named word on other business card with spectator's name on back, both in paper bag, they match\nkarl fulves\nlittle albert\nkarl fulves
1985
self-working paper magic Karl Fulves
Little Albert
No. 25, any word from any book, written on business card with performer's name on back, then named word on other business card with spectator's name on back, both in paper bag, they match
almanac affinity\nno. 79, spectator removes page of newspaper and adds all four page numbers, number used to look up word in almanac, forced, two handlings\nkarl fulves
1985
self-working paper magic Karl Fulves
Almanac Affinity
No. 79, spectator removes page of newspaper and adds all four page numbers, number used to look up word in almanac, forced, two handlings
magic with <i>paper magic</i>\nno. 81, this book is a force-book with "tricks" as every fourth word at the start of each chapter, complicated force with cards, word and a card value predicted\nkarl fulves
1985
self-working paper magic Karl Fulves
Magic with Paper Magic
No. 81, this book is a force-book with "tricks" as every fourth word at the start of each chapter, complicated force with cards, word and a card value predicted
prestidigitational prediction\nfreely selected card tossed into book, performer divines first few words of the page, then reveals prediction matches selected card\ngaëtan bloom
1986
gaetan bloom 86 Gaëtan Bloom
Prestidigitational Prediction
Freely selected card tossed into book, performer divines first few words of the page, then reveals prediction matches selected card
magic with "handkerchief magic"\nno. 61, this book is a force-book with "one" as every tenth word at the start of each chapter, ten-value is forced with cards\nkarl fulves
1988
self-working handkerchief magic Karl Fulves
Magic with "Handkerchief Magic"
No. 61, this book is a force-book with "one" as every tenth word at the start of each chapter, ten-value is forced with cards
smart money\nno. 92, calculation with date on any coin with result in number nine, this book is a force-book with "of" as every ninth word at the start of each chapter\nkarl fulves
1989
self-working coin magic Karl Fulves
Smart Money
No. 92, calculation with date on any coin with result in number nine, this book is a force-book with "of" as every ninth word at the start of each chapter
thought knots\nno. 53, spectators tie knots, they are counted and that many words counted down in this book, that word is forced and "of", force book\nkarl fulves\nsam schwartz
1990
self-working rope magic Karl Fulves, Sam Schwartz
Thought Knots
No. 53, spectators tie knots, they are counted and that many words counted down in this book, that word is forced and "of", force book
aka\ncard selected, then pages in a dictionary are selected with card values, words are encircled on the pages and with those the performer divines the selection\nkarl fulves
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
AKA
card selected, then pages in a dictionary are selected with card values, words are encircled on the pages and with those the performer divines the selection
your fate in a teacup\ncolor, card and word from book predicted on three billets, reprinted from pentagram vol. 1 no. 1, 1946\npeter warlock
1992
new sorcerer Peter Warlock
Your Fate in a Teacup
color, card and word from book predicted on three billets, reprinted from Pentagram Vol. 1 No. 1, 1946
the open book test\ntriple prediction, word, card and picture from a magazine, mental epic, comedy presentation\njohn riggs
1992
the trapdoor - volume two John Riggs
The Open Book Test
triple prediction, word, card and picture from a magazine, Mental Epic, comedy presentation
albertest\nprediction of a word is written and signed by performer and finally put in the book, first published in "new invocation" no. 54, 1989\nthomas alan waters\nlittle albert\nkarl fulves
1993
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Albertest
prediction of a word is written and signed by performer and finally put in the book, first published in "New Invocation" No. 54, 1989
verbum sapienti\ndictionary booktest with multiple spectators\nalex elmsley\ndictionary test\nalex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley - volume 2 Alex Elmsley
a word in thousands\nno. 45, this book is a force-book with "has" as every fifth word at the start of each chapter\nkarl fulves\nmagic by the book\nkarl fulves
1995
self-working close-up card magic Karl Fulves
A Word in Thousands
No. 45, this book is a force-book with "has" as every fifth word at the start of each chapter
zerrissene gedanken\nspectator selects a book and tears it in half, word is chosen and divined from performer\ntheophil "philius" weidmann
1995
hellsehen... ...kinderleicht Theophil "Philius" Weidmann
Zerrissene Gedanken
spectator selects a book and tears it in half, word is chosen and divined from performer
ein improvisierter buchtest\nimpromptu book test, with playing cards\ntheophil "philius" weidmann
1995
hellsehen... ...kinderleicht Theophil "Philius" Weidmann
half now\ncalculation, then psalm in bible found according to number, prediction from only vertical lines is complete to the word\nmel bennett\n"the count of monte carlo" (stewart james in print, p. 716)
1995
underworld Mel Bennett
Half Now
calculation, then psalm in bible found according to number, prediction from only vertical lines is complete to the word
Inspired by
"The Count of Monte Carlo" (Stewart James in Print, p. 716)
devil's dictionary\nno. 24, spectator says stop while riffling through dictionary and remembers last word which is divined\nkarl fulves
1995
easy magic Karl Fulves
Devil's Dictionary
No. 24, spectator says stop while riffling through dictionary and remembers last word which is divined
the force of numerology\npage number chosen by adding predetermined numbers, word there predicted, any borrowed book\ndan garrett\nlinking ring, oct. 1979\nsome total\nlarry becker
1996
top 10 Dan Garrett
The Force of Numerology
page number chosen by adding predetermined numbers, word there predicted, any borrowed book
challenge incredible memory\npseudo memory book test, every first word from any book apparently memorized, with number cards\nbasil horwitz
1997
the mental magick of basil horwitz - volume 4 Basil Horwitz
Challenge Incredible Memory
pseudo memory book test, every first word from any book apparently memorized, with number cards
lorad\nfriend choses any word in a book, later assistant is met or phoned and reveals word, cell phone secretly on\ngary ruiz
1998
underworld Gary Ruiz
Lorad
friend choses any word in a book, later assistant is met or phoned and reveals word, cell phone secretly on
the k diaries\nspectator chooses word, counts forward according to the number of letters a few times, final word predicted, kruskal principle\nmartin gardner\nk-plus\nmel bennett\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1998
underworld Martin Gardner
The K Diaries
spectator chooses word, counts forward according to the number of letters a few times, final word predicted, Kruskal principle
book test bonanza\ndeck of cards is interlaced in pages of a book. spectators flip to random pages, magician can divine card or divine first few sentences of page\njoshua jay
1999
magic atlas Joshua Jay
Book Test Bonanza
Deck of cards is interlaced in pages of a book. Spectators flip to random pages, magician can divine card or divine first few sentences of page
the pagemaster\nspectator inserts paper slip into book, first word there is written on slip\njay sankey\ndavid acer
1999
natural selections — volume ii Jay Sankey, David Acer
The Pagemaster
spectator inserts paper slip into book, first word there is written on slip
the cardmaster\nminiature card chosen and inserted into book by spectator, on that page is written the name of the selection\njay sankey\ndavid acer
1999
natural selections — volume ii Jay Sankey, David Acer
The Cardmaster
miniature card chosen and inserted into book by spectator, on that page is written the name of the selection
magic by the book\nno. 87, this book is a force-book with one of three words as every seventh word at the start of each chapter\nkarl fulves\na word in thousands\nkarl fulves
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Magic by the Book
No. 87, this book is a force-book with one of three words as every seventh word at the start of each chapter
the dictionary trick\nshort bio of stanley jaks (with help of reinhard müller), then three-part prediction of page number and word from french-english dictionary and a card
- the three-part test\ndr. stanley jaks\nback story\nkarl fulves
2001
latter day secrets Dr. Stanley Jaks
The Dictionary Trick
short bio of Stanley Jaks (with help of Reinhard Müller), then three-part prediction of page number and word from French-English dictionary and a card
- The Three-Part Test
die fehlende seite\nthree books, from two words are divined, the third spectator writes his chosen page number on a piece of paper which is burnt and eventually a burnt hole is found in his book at the chosen page\nchristoph borer\nbrandloch\nchristoph borer
2002
anam cara auf zirkeltour 2002 Christoph Borer
Die fehlende Seite
three books, from two words are divined, the third spectator writes his chosen page number on a piece of paper which is burnt and eventually a burnt hole is found in his book at the chosen page
the ernie ball book test\n\nluke jermay\nchan canasta\nbarrie richardson\ndan tong\ndanny tong's "mind scan" in "the new invocation"\nchan canasta's book test in david britland's "a remarkable man"\nbarrie richardson's "newspaper test" in "theatre of the mind"
2003
building blocks Luke Jermay, Chan Canasta, Barrie Richardson, Dan Tong
The Ernie Ball Book Test
Inspired by
Danny Tong's "Mind Scan" in "The New Invocation"
Chan Canasta's book test in David Britland's "A Remarkable Man"
Barrie Richardson's "Newspaper Test" in "Theatre of the Mind"
application idea #2: aaa book test\nforcing page from a book, riffle force\nmichael sibbernsen
2005
mentalism, incorporated: volume two Michael Sibbernsen
the lesser dictionary test\nbook test over the phone, numbers and counting\njim steinmeyer\na word in your ear\nlewis jones\na word in your ear\nlewis jones\nwhat kind of card are you?\nlewis jones
2006
further impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer
brandloch\nthree books, from two words are divined, the third spectator writes his chosen page number on a piece of paper which is burnt and eventually a burnt hole is found in his book at the chosen page\nchristoph borer\ndie fehlende seite\nchristoph borer
2006
compilation Christoph Borer
Brandloch
three books, from two words are divined, the third spectator writes his chosen page number on a piece of paper which is burnt and eventually a burnt hole is found in his book at the chosen page
crook's book\nthree cards taken from shuffled deck and added, word on this page thought-of, performer does the same, spectator divines performer's word and performer the spectator's page number\nkarl fulves
2006
prolix Karl Fulves
Crook's Book
three cards taken from shuffled deck and added, word on this page thought-of, performer does the same, spectator divines performer's word and performer the spectator's page number