die geisterschrift in verbindung mit "hypnose à la hansen" \n 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 \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
die bibliothek deutscher poesie - der intelligenz gewidmet \n "vorträge von j. n. hofzinser"
patter for book test \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1901
die zauberwelt Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Die Bibliothek deutscher Poesie - Der Intelligenz gewidmet
"Vorträge von J. N. Hofzinser"
patter for book test
the great dictionary trick \n word appears on arm \n john nevil maskelyne \n professor hoffmann \n database \n karl fulves
1903
later magic John Nevil Maskelyne, Professor Hoffmann
das geheimnis des wörterbuches \n empty billets put in hat, a page chosen in a dictionary, that page opened in another one and counted down to a word that corresponds with a number chosen from a change bag of number cards, that word is suddenly on a billet that's chosen form the hat, using force book with only two numbers to force page \n unknown \n das geheimnis des wörterbuches \n unknown
1904
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Das Geheimnis des Wörterbuches
empty billets put in hat, a page chosen in a dictionary, that page opened in another one and counted down to a word that corresponds with a number chosen from a change bag of number cards, that word is suddenly on a billet that's chosen form the hat, using force book with only two numbers to force page
the great book mystery \n spectator choses page and word, some calculations are done with page number and word position, then performer finds word \n unknown \n the 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 \n spectator choses page and word, some calculations are done with page number and word position, then performer finds word \n unknown \n the 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 \n 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" \n charles 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 dark deception \n paper in envelope, tumbler of ink, ink vanishes gradually, word chosen from dictionary appears as white writing in ink blob on paper \n edward bagshawe
1924
exclusive problems in magic Edward Bagshawe
A Dark Deception
paper in envelope, tumbler of ink, ink vanishes gradually, word chosen from dictionary appears as white writing in ink blob on paper
a novel book test \n page selected and line chosen by the aid of playing cards, line from page appears on blank card sealed in envelope \n oswald 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 \n using deck of cards to force page number, si stebbins \n theodore annemann \n fathomed thought \n theodore annemann \n a fathomed thought \n sam 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 \n using 14-15 card stack \n theodore annemann \n the aftermath book test \n karl fulves \n word on the page \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
between the lines \n using deck of cards to force page number \n theodore annemann \n between the lines \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
fathomed thought \n using deck of cards to force page number, si stebbins \n theodore annemann \n a thought is fathomed \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Fathomed Thought
using deck of cards to force page number, Si Stebbins
the krazy kode \n word from text selected with role of dice, use of progressive anagrams \n bertram adams \n das codetelegramm \n dr. stanley jaks \n true test conditions \n karl fulves \n letters \n gene "phantini" grant \n coded telegram \n dr. 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 \n book test, using deck of cards in si stebbins order for word selection \n theodore annemann \n between the lines \n theodore annemann \n demon's effect \n sam schwartz
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Between the Lines
book test, using deck of cards in Si Stebbins order for word selection
the jaipur jinnee \n method for forcing a page, mechanical way of changing position of ribbon between pages \n eddie 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
right number \n person in book selected, someone phoned who names this name \n kent arthur \n dial \n george schindler
1939
the jinx 51-100 Kent Arthur
Right Number
person in book selected, someone phoned who names this name
whim of tituba \n page travels into nested signed envelopes, "pegasus page", see also pages 468 & 472 for credits \n theodore annemann \n pegasus page \n al 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 \n dictionary test, whole in book \n sid lorraine \n 50'000 words \n al mann \n sidesidal \n thomas alan waters
1941
the jinx 101-151 Sid Lorraine
the book test \n using playing cards for word selection \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1942
miracle shuffles and tricks Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
biblio thot \n no force, based on an annemann magazine test \n bruce elliott \n theodore annemann
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Bruce Elliott, Theodore Annemann
the chinese parrot \n two selected cards put in book, cards and content of the pages is divined \n franklin v. taylor \n the chinese parrot \n franklin 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
hummer's bible trick \n bible book test, prediction of word, with playing cards \n bob hummer \n hummer's bible trick \n bob hummer
1944
six-trix for 1944 Bob Hummer
Hummer's Bible Trick
bible book test, prediction of word, with playing cards
hamilton's hoax! \n four cards are thrown into a book on different places, performer names page number and cards, svengali book \n john 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 \n using mathematical addition force \n richard himber \n transcendental book test \n richard himber
1945/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 4 Richard Himber
mortmain \n book test, word is written by a puppet hand, which moves on its own, thread \n stuart p. cramer \n mortmain \n stuart 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. \n three digits are named to form a number, ruse to break it down to four possibilities \n greer marechal jr. \n 500 ltd. \n greer 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 \n people write numbers on cards und seal them in envelopes, word appears on signed card locked in a frame \n john brown cook \n arthur 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 \n numbers are added, first three digits get a word in a book, last three digits get the same word in another \n george 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! \n performer is blindfolded divines date of a coin and two selected words from a dictionary \n howard 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 \n 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 \n fred peterson \n whose hue \n bob somerfeld \n the hole truth \n marcello 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. \n three digits are named to form a number, ruse to break it down to four possibilities \n greer marechal jr. \n 500 ltd. \n greer 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 \n two selected cards put in book, cards and content of the pages is divined \n franklin v. taylor \n the chinese parrot \n franklin 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 \n book test, word is written by a puppet hand, which moves on its own, thread \n stuart p. cramer \n mortmain \n stuart 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 \n tony corinda \n al baker \n the celebrity feat \n al 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 \n book test, with playing card to chose the page \n dr. 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 \n dr. 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 \n page marked with big x, word in center memorized and page torn \n tony corinda \n theodore annemann \n dubbook \n thomas alan waters \n tony corinda \n tom 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 \n page is set on fire, everything burns down except a circle with the selected word \n tony 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
ultra-modern mentalism \n prediction of a word, with tape recorder and assistant \n tony corinda \n robert harbin \n the spirit \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley \n unknown power \n thomas alan waters
1959
book tests Tony Corinda, Robert Harbin
Ultra-Modern Mentalism
prediction of a word, with tape recorder and assistant
the missing link \n book on the table, bowl with billets, one is selected and is found to be a corner the missing corner of the book \n tony 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
alphabetical perception \n one of several books is selected and a word remembered, performer divines the word with abc cards \n dr. 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 \n book test with bartender's guide, thought drinks are served \n orville 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 \n book test with any book, card to define page number \n dr. stanley jaks \n impromptu mental trick \n dr. 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 \n impromptu \n david hoy \n bold one \n gene nielsen \n narrow your eyes \n david hoy \n andy (the jerx)
1963
the bold and subtle miracles of dr. faust David Hoy
page force \n two books, miscall \n david hoy \n page force \n tony corinda \n afterthought! \n robert schwarz
1963
the bold and subtle miracles of dr. faust David Hoy
another effect is the following \n as a number force or book test \n edward marlo \n the restacking pack \n alex elmsley
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
little albert \n any word from any book, written in red on business card, then named word in blue on other business card, they match \n karl fulves \n p. 76 for title explanation \n little albert slate variation \n james porter \n karl fulves \n true test conditions \n karl fulves \n little albert \n karl fulves \n albertest \n thomas 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 \n 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 \n tan hock chuan \n jochen zmeck \n r. & s. master pack \n tan 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
little albert slate variation \n \n james porter \n karl fulves \n little albert \n karl fulves
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 James Porter, Karl Fulves
black book \n three-digit number chosen, first word on this page divined, p. 241 for further reference \n burling 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 \n inserted business card forces a page, slot in pages, see p. 265 for further reference \n leon 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 \n several strategies, including duplicate books, force books, book opening itself on chosen page, as memory feat \n johann 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
e-z book test \n one of six books is selected, performer divines book, secret assistant \n lee henneberry
1969
entertaining mental miracles Lee Henneberry
E-Z Book Test
one of six books is selected, performer divines book, secret assistant
precognition! \n word predicted, using cards and martin gardner's "mathematics magic and mystery" \n everett 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! \n abc cards selected and word formed, word is found in selected book on chosen page \n jules 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 \n book test using two dice and unfaked king james bible, two presentations, see also p. 648 \n martin 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 \n clever book / magazine test, two people select a word, gaffed magazine \n milbourne christopher \n car-dextrous \n jerry 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 \n way of determining which page spectator opened a magazine / book, gimmicked \n dai 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 \n prediction of gist of a chosen sentence in a book, three books \n david douglas \n predicta-miracle book test - part two \n david 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
predicta-miracle book test - part two \n \n david douglas \n predicta-miracle book test \n david douglas
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii David Douglas
peek-a-book \n prepared book, flashback principle \n dan tong \n empathy '3' \n dan tong \n peek-a-book impromptu! \n richard m. hunt \n peek-a-book...two \n dan tong
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Dan Tong
(5) electronic book test \n on back of book a display shows which page is open, electronics, no details given \n karl fulves
1976
interlocutor Karl Fulves
(5) Electronic Book Test
on back of book a display shows which page is open, electronics, no details given
empathy '3' \n cards, a word from a book and a geometrical design are divined blindfolded \n dan tong \n peek-a-book \n dan tong
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Dan Tong
Empathy '3'
cards, a word from a book and a geometrical design are divined blindfolded
peek-a-book impromptu! \n impromptu, glimpsing page number \n richard m. hunt \n peek-a-book \n dan tong
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Richard M. Hunt
volta's "all-fair" dictionary feat \n numbers written on card or slate are used to arrive at sentence in dictionary, forcing a range of nine numbers \n burling 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
grant's "predicto" book and card test \n 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 \n u. f. grant \n burling 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 \n several two-digit numbers on paper, cut out, two pieces chosen and all digits added, first sentence on that page divined \n burling 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 \n playing card pushed into book, first sentence on that page divined or predicted, duplicate card secretly in other end of book \n burling 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
word divino #2 \n 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 \n burling 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 \n three books and three envelopes are passed out to three spectators, each one choses a word which was already predicted in the envelope \n al 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 \n 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 \n al mann \n joseph 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 \n two books with bookmarks, spectator chose a word and find that bookmarks are envelopes with predictions of the chosen words \n al 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 \n with locked book, forcing a limited choice, numbers written in a row and three are encircled \n al 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 \n word from a book, spectator doodles with eyes closed and second spectator divines thought of word from doodle \n karrell fox \n doodle-ography \n karrell 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 \n with four spectators and four books, flashback principle \n dan tong \n peek-a-book \n dan tong
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Dan Tong
Peek-A-Book...Two
with four spectators and four books, flashback principle
afterthought! \n quick follow-up for a book test, stopped page and named number for word \n robert schwarz \n page force \n david 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! \n two different books, two book marks placed in books on same number and only first words are the same \n gene 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
beating the book test \n a book test with three phases and three different methods
- the pencil point prophecy
- the impromptu impression
- the phone book finale
- a brief diversion \n robert cassidy
1977
pseudo-mentally yours Robert Cassidy
Beating the Book Test
a book test with three phases and three different methods
bold one \n minor variation of the hoy book test \n gene nielsen \n the bold book test \n david hoy
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii Gene Nielsen
the aftermath book test \n two spectators's words predicted, selected with playing card procedure, 14-15 stack \n karl fulves \n the word on the page \n theodore annemann \n force books \n karl fulves
1978
aftermath Karl Fulves
The Aftermath Book Test
two spectators's words predicted, selected with playing card procedure, 14-15 stack
book-tear \n paper back book is torn until one page remains, page is divined or predicted, improvements by jerry fulton \n al mann \n jerry 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 \n three spectators, three books and three slates, book test with the method of proability and a sure fire out, "impact"-method \n al 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 \n spectator draws doodle with pencil on paper without looking, it described a thought-of scene from a book, pencil doesn't write \n karrell fox \n doodle graphy \n karrell 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 \n occult book test, number formed with pentagram \n larry becker \n tom 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 \n gambling and roulette theme, page force with playing card, book test, inspired by a roulette force from a jerry mentzer cavalcade book (?) \n larry 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 \n no. 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 \n no. 31, two-spectator version of 14-15 stack \n theodore annemann \n the word on the page \n theodore annemann
1979
self-working mental magic Theodore Annemann
printed matter \n prediction of chosen word, ambigram prediction as two-way out \n philip t. goldstein \n words \n jack vosburgh
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Philip T. Goldstein
Printed Matter
prediction of chosen word, ambigram prediction as two-way out
built-in book test ii \n using spiralbound book and string \n steve beam \n alan milan's "a built-in book test" in robert nelson's "comedy mentalism volume ii" p. 30.
1979
the card book Steve Beam
Built-In Book Test II
using spiralbound book and string
Inspired by
Alan Milan's "A Built-in Book Test" in Robert Nelson's "Comedy Mentalism Volume II" p. 30.
the pendulum and the ouija board \n book test, word is divined with pendulum and ouija board \n george 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 \n bible book test, prediction of word, with playing cards \n bob hummer \n hummer's bible trick \n bob hummer \n octext \n philip t. goldstein
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Hummer's Bible Trick
bible book test, prediction of word, with playing cards
brain echoes \n book test, prompter \n frederick m. shields \n syl reilly's "brain echo" \n bio test! \n david himelrick
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Frederick M. Shields
true test conditions \n progressive anagrams applied to book test \n karl fulves \n the krazy kode \n bertram adams \n little albert \n karl fulves \n trivial but true \n karl fulves
1981
origins Karl Fulves
cistella \n 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 \n al mann \n file box \n ned 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 \n 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 \n al 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 \n three words from a book are divined and predicted, pages selected by pushing card into the book \n gene "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 \n spectator takes any book and choses any word, which he writes on a blank card, word is divined \n basil horwitz \n miscellanea \n thomas 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 \n peter warlock \n peter warlock in "pentragram" 1946, p.2. \n c. 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 \n 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 \n thomas 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 \n word is divined letter by letter, based on a u.f. grant idea \n eric mason \n barrie 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 \n three spectator get an envelope, they select a word from a book each and the words match with prediction in envelopes, several methods \n al 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 \n word from a book is noted and billet burnt, performer opens book at the page and ashes are rubbed on page, chosen word appears \n al 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 \n several people think of a word in a book, and performer divines them by writing a sentence where all are included, forcing book \n al 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) \n playing card is put in book by spectator, words are predicted \n thomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Riffle No. 2 (Impromptu)
playing card is put in book by spectator, words are predicted
riffledex \n selected word from a book is predicted in envelope, spectator can change his mind \n thomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Riffledex
selected word from a book is predicted in envelope, spectator can change his mind
peekquivalent \n spectator hold envelope with prediction, synonyms \n thomas alan waters \n richard himber
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Richard Himber
jato \n word from book is predicted in envelope \n thomas alan waters \n james g. thompson jr. \n jet thought \n james g. thompson jr.
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, James G. Thompson Jr.
dubbook \n 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 \n thomas alan waters \n tony corinda \n tom sellers \n tom seller's "new age book test" (1933) \n the crossword puzzle \n tony corinda \n theodore 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 \n book test ideas \n thomas alan waters \n ray hyman in "linking ring", vol.32, no. 4. p. 58, 1952 \n the challenge book test \n basil 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 \n combination of lorraine's and baker's book tests \n thomas alan waters \n al baker's "dictionary test" in burling hull's "encyclopedic dictionary of mentalism" vol. 2, p. 34. \n idea of 40,000 words \n sid 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 \n no. 4, three selected cards put in three books, name of card, book and first sentence of pages are divined \n al 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 \n no. 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 \n historical comment on the anagram principle and this book test \n karl fulves \n true test conditions \n karl fulves
1983
astrology - the hidden force Karl Fulves
Trivial But True
historical comment on the anagram principle and this book test
incredi test #1 \n spectator opens book on his zodiac sign and remembers first word, word and sign divined \n sam schwartz \n reading celebrities \n karl fulves \n short circuiting \n karl 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 \n 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 \n sam 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)
last word test \n spectator opens book on his zodiac sign and remembers last word, word and sign divined \n sam schwartz \n the silent r \n karl 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
mental monk \n 14-15 stack that forces number and thus a word into astrology book \n sam schwartz \n monk's mystery \n jack vosburgh
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Mental Monk
14-15 stack that forces number and thus a word into Astrology book
the 14-15 test \n forcing different word in the astrology book with the 14-15 stack \n sam schwartz
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
The 14-15 Test
forcing different word in the Astrology book with the 14-15 stack
demon's effect \n using si stebbins stack to force a word in the astrology book \n sam schwartz \n between the lines \n theodore 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 \n 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 \n sam schwartz \n a thought is fathomed \n theodore 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 \n sam 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 \n 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 \n sam schwartz \n red dragon \n mike morhman \n another great sin \n karl 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
the caster test \n procedure to chose word in astrology book, always gives an anagram of "caster" \n sam schwartz
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
The CASTER Test
procedure to chose word in Astrology book, always gives an anagram of "caster"
under the influence \n stack that forces number and thus word in astrology book \n sam schwartz \n item 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 \n stack used to select words, top or bottom of page gives gray code for divination \n sam 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 \n lucky card from astrology book is divined \n sam schwartz \n notes by karl fulves \n karl fulves
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
reading celebrities \n divining birth sign of a friend of the spectator or celebrity with astrology book \n karl fulves \n incredi test #1 \n sam 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 \n fishing variation in the "incredi test #1"
- group doubling \n karl fulves \n incredi test #1 \n sam schwartz
1983
astrology — the hidden force Karl Fulves
transcendental book test \n no. 98, two page numbers selected and added, that number opened in third book and first word divined, using mathematical addition force \n richard himber \n transcendental book test \n richard 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 \n spectator choses a question in a booklet and writes it down, question is divined, binary principle with long and short words \n al mann \n the code \n al 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
die macht des freien willens \n spectator selects one of several predictions in a vase, it matches with selected word from book \n theophil "philius" weidmann \n alessandro de luca
1983
ueber das wesen der mentalmagie Theophil "Philius" Weidmann, Alessandro de Luca
Die Macht des freien Willens
spectator selects one of several predictions in a vase, it matches with selected word from book
a class by itself \n off-beat prediction by lexicon deck, which was also used to determin page number \n stewart james \n class reunion \n stephen tucker \n a class by itself \n stewart 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 \n dictionary book test over the phone, word from a sentence is selected and looked at in the dictionary, fishing \n al 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 \n off-beat prediction, word from puzzle book is selected \n thomas alan waters \n tom 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 \n 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 \n thomas 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 \n word from a book and a chosen card are predicted on two cards, window envelope \n basil 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 \n book test with several people \n dr. stanley jaks \n syl reilly \n mental echo \n dr. stanley jaks
1984
the incredible dr. stanley jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks, Syl Reilly
solution to jaks? \n number, card and word chosen and one-by-one written on blank cards, all match, two methods \n edward marlo \n the dictionary trick \n dr. stanley jaks
1984
at the table Edward Marlo
Solution To Jaks?
number, card and word chosen and one-by-one written on blank cards, all match, two methods
the atlas test \n book test with an atlas, paged is stopped at and then finger put on page to select a city, prediction \n robert cassidy
1984
the art of mentalism Robert Cassidy
The Atlas Test
book test with an atlas, paged is stopped at and then finger put on page to select a city, prediction
glimpression \n page is torn from book and a word circled, word is divined \n thomas alan waters \n date man duplication \n hen fetsch
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Glimpression
page is torn from book and a word circled, word is divined
zodiaccount \n approach to a book test, two persons, opened page by adding numbers is a compatibility reading for spectator's two star signs \n thomas 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
pagency \n word is selected from a book and named to the performer, he names correct position in dictionary \n thomas alan waters \n peek deck \n franklin v. taylor \n out of this phone book \n paul 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
kineslate \n gag divination, won turns into one on a slate \n thomas alan waters \n stanley collins
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Stanley Collins
little albert \n 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 \n karl fulves \n little albert \n karl 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
murder by memory \n no. 45, page number selected with numbers on pieces of paper, only four outcomes possible \n karl 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
almanac affinity \n no. 79, spectator removes page of newspaper and adds all four page numbers, number used to look up word in almanac, forced, two handlings \n karl 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> \n 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 \n karl 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 \n freely selected card tossed into book, performer divines first few words of the page, then reveals prediction matches selected card \n gaëtan 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" \n 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 \n karl 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
the two-fisted book test \n spectator decides on page number with his fingers, limited choice \n karrell fox \n "it's in the book" (ray hyman, linking ring, oct. 1953, p. 65)
1988
my latest book Karrell Fox
The Two-Fisted Book Test
spectator decides on page number with his fingers, limited choice
Related to
"It's in the Book" (Ray Hyman, Linking Ring, Oct. 1953, p. 65)
smart money \n 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 \n karl 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
built-in book test \n \n steve beam \n alan milan's book test in bob nelson's "comedy mentalism, volume ii"
1990
the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam
Built-In Book Test
Inspired by
Alan Milan's Book Test in Bob Nelson's "Comedy Mentalism, Volume II"
thought knots \n 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 \n karl fulves \n sam 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 \n 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 \n karl 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 \n color, card and word from book predicted on three billets, reprinted from pentagram vol. 1 no. 1, 1946 \n peter 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 \n triple prediction, word, card and picture from a magazine, mental epic, comedy presentation \n john 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 \n prediction of a word is written and signed by performer and finally put in the book, first published in "new invocation" no. 54, 1989 \n thomas alan waters \n little albert \n karl 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 \n dictionary booktest with multiple spectators \n alex elmsley \n dictionary test \n alex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
a word in thousands \n no. 45, this book is a force-book with "has" as every fifth word at the start of each chapter \n karl fulves \n magic by the book \n karl 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
half now \n calculation, then psalm in bible found according to number, prediction from only vertical lines is complete to the word \n mel 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)
zerrissene gedanken \n spectator selects a book and tears it in half, word is chosen and divined from performer \n theophil "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 \n impromptu book test, with playing cards \n theophil "philius" weidmann
1995
hellsehen... ...kinderleicht Theophil "Philius" Weidmann
devil's dictionary \n no. 24, spectator says stop while riffling through dictionary and remembers last word which is divined \n karl 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 \n page number chosen by adding predetermined numbers, word there predicted, any borrowed book \n dan garrett \n linking ring, oct. 1979 \n some total \n larry 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 \n pseudo memory book test, every first word from any book apparently memorized, with number cards \n basil 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 \n friend choses any word in a book, later assistant is met or phoned and reveals word, cell phone secretly on \n gary 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 \n spectator chooses word, counts forward according to the number of letters a few times, final word predicted, kruskal principle \n martin gardner \n k-plus \n mel bennett \n informant \n karl 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 \n 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 \n joshua 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 \n spectator inserts paper slip into book, first word there is written on slip \n jay sankey \n david 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 \n miniature card chosen and inserted into book by spectator, on that page is written the name of the selection \n jay sankey \n david 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
the experiment with books \n spectators chose a page, line and number, performer divines word on that position \n chan canasta \n here 's where i fail \n chan canasta \n book-test repeat \n chan canasta \n double book-test \n chan canasta \n the ernie ball book test \n luke jermay \n chan canasta \n barrie richardson \n dan tong
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
The Experiment with Books
spectators chose a page, line and number, performer divines word on that position