sur un vers latin qu'on peut retourner de plus de trois millions de manieres, on fait une opération par laquelle il semble qu'il est possible de prévoir ou de contraindre la pensée d'autrui.\n"autre opération mystérieuse sur deux cents mots, dont les définitions réunies forment un logogryphe très - scientifique." (title continued)
box with latin words, words are arranged and order is divined as well as one word is predicted, with other word with bigger choice is divined with an optical box, multiple out prediction, van estin anecdote\nhenri decremps
1784
la magie blanche dévoilée Henri Decremps
Sur un Vers Latin qu'on Peut Retourner de Plus de Trois Millions de Manieres, on Fait une Opération par laquelle il Semble qu'il Est Possible de Prévoir ou de Contraindre la Pensée d'autrui.
"Autre Opération Mystérieuse Sur Deux Cents Mots, Dont les définitions réunies forment un logogryphe très - scientifique." (title continued)
box with latin words, words are arranged and order is divined as well as one word is predicted, with other word with bigger choice is divined with an optical box, multiple out prediction, Van Estin anecdote
tour des trois bijoux rendu plus simple & plus merveilleux.\nthree objects (jewelry, watch, cigarette case) are selected by three people and all get some playing cards which are added after some rules, performer divines who has which object\nhenri decremps
1785
supplément a la magie blanche dévoillée Henri Decremps
Tour des trois Bijoux rendu plus simple & plus merveilleux.
three objects (jewelry, watch, cigarette case) are selected by three people and all get some playing cards which are added after some rules, performer divines who has which object
the act\nlonger routine of the master mind, several times cards are predicted on billets\ntheodore annemann
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann
The Act
longer routine of The Master Mind, several times cards are predicted on billets
boutonniere\nfour packets of garden seeds, one is selected and some seeds poured in hand, they vanish and written on the palm is the name of the flower, as a climax the flower appears\nwilliam larsen
1938
chap's scrapbook William Larsen
Boutonniere
four packets of garden seeds, one is selected and some seeds poured in hand, they vanish and written on the palm is the name of the flower, as a climax the flower appears
'number, please'\nprediction of a name in a telephone book, the accessory as a number force with counters\ntheodore annemann
1939
the incorporated strange secrets Theodore Annemann
'Number, Please'
prediction of a name in a telephone book, the Accessory as a number force with counters
forecast\nthree people think of a word, medium writes them on separate papers, numbers them and throws them in a hat, clever one ahead routine\ntheodore annemann\nsooth sayer\nwalter b. gibson
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Forecast
three people think of a word, medium writes them on separate papers, numbers them and throws them in a hat, clever one ahead routine
sooth sayer\nwith different colored paper instead of numbered slips\nwalter b. gibson\nforecast\ntheodore annemann
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Walter B. Gibson
Sooth Sayer
with different colored paper instead of numbered slips
cleromantic chicanery\npage of newspaper is crumbled and page number is the prediction, three dice are stacked and the hidden numbers added\ne.e. hammill\nfrank n. dodd\njohn scarne\nthe double steal\nfrank n. dodd
1943
the phoenix 1-50 E.E. Hammill, Frank N. Dodd, John Scarne
Cleromantic Chicanery
page of newspaper is crumbled and page number is the prediction, three dice are stacked and the hidden numbers added
are you psychic?\nperformer and spectator each write down three words from a list of ten words, they match\nmartin gardner\nare you psychic?\nmartin gardner\npsidentify\nthomas alan waters
1943
ireland's yearbooks Martin Gardner
Are You Psychic?
performer and spectator each write down three words from a list of ten words, they match
gold seal mystery\ncoins, objects and colors are chosen and predicted, in an envelope and the coin in a box and inside wool\nwalter b. gibson\nbruce elliott
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Walter B. Gibson, Bruce Elliott
Gold Seal Mystery
coins, objects and colors are chosen and predicted, in an envelope and the coin in a box and inside wool
dice production and tricks\n1. production of a dice (with a handkerchief)
2. a mind reading trick (with a handkerchief)
3. dipping into the future (prediction on a business card, by herbert hood)\njean hugard\nherbert hood
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Jean Hugard, Herbert Hood
Dice Production and Tricks
1. Production of a dice (with a handkerchief)
2. A mind reading trick (with a handkerchief)
3. Dipping into the future (prediction on a business card, by Herbert Hood)
subtle prediction idea\nprediction in envelope, held by assistant\nwilliam larsen
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation William Larsen
change! thought! coincidence!\ncard selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted on three different colored cardboards\nbruce elliott
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Bruce Elliott
Change! Thought! Coincidence!
card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted on three different colored cardboards
future hue\ncard selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted board with three different colors\nhen fetsch\npredictor\nstylesmith
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Hen Fetsch
Future Hue
card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted board with three different colors
the name appears\nnames of presidents on slips of paper, put in performer's pocket, one chosen and burnt, ashes rubbed on cigarette, name appears\nmilbourne christopher
1945
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher
The Name Appears
names of presidents on slips of paper, put in performer's pocket, one chosen and burnt, ashes rubbed on cigarette, name appears
baseball prophecy\nbaseball game result is predicted, carbon envelope\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Baseball Prophecy
baseball game result is predicted, carbon envelope
it's a small world\nspectator marks any place on a globe, prediction, envelope switch behind chair\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley\n(1) a million to one\ntony corinda
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
It's A Small World
spectator marks any place on a globe, prediction, envelope switch behind chair
projection\nsix spectators write something on a blackboard, everything was predicted in an envelope\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Projection
six spectators write something on a blackboard, everything was predicted in an envelope
as far as you like\nperformer predicts list of words correctly, words are completly free selected, carbon envelope\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
As Far as You Like
performer predicts list of words correctly, words are completly free selected, carbon envelope
the spirit\nmultiple prediction on a record\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley\nultra-modern mentalism\ntony corinda\nrobert harbin
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
the "truth or consequences" prediction\ncomedy routine, prediction what spectator a does to spectator b, and performer knows their names\ngeorge b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
The "Truth or Consequences" Prediction
comedy routine, prediction what spectator A does to spectator B, and performer knows their names
the ultimate prediction - a "no smudge" swami\nprediction in envelope, secret writing method\ngeorge b. anderson\nthe mystery of the blackboard\npaul rosini
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
lady luck\nmultiple prediction, coins heads and tales, sum of thrown dice and selected card, tossed out deck\nu. f. grant\nfate\nbruce elliott
1949
the phoenix 151-200 U. F. Grant
Lady Luck
multiple prediction, coins heads and tales, sum of thrown dice and selected card, tossed out deck
threediction\ntriple prediction on blank cards, number, name and city\nbob somerfeld\ntervil\norville wayne meyer
1951
mind reader's digest Bob Somerfeld
Threediction
triple prediction on blank cards, number, name and city
that's the spirit\nname is predicted and writing appears\nbob somerfeld\nted messenger\nted messenger's "fourth dimensional enterprise" in "coven"\nspiritrump\nthomas alan waters
1951
mind reader's digest Bob Somerfeld, Ted Messenger
That's the Spirit
name is predicted and writing appears
Inspired by
Ted Messenger's "Fourth Dimensional Enterprise" in "Coven"
predictor\ntripple prediction, three envelopes on big black board, different colored crayons\nstylesmith \nfuture hue\nhen fetsch
1951
the phoenix 201 - 250 Stylesmith
Predictor
tripple prediction, three envelopes on big black board, different colored crayons
my original swami test\nnumber and color are predicted on business card in envelope\ntheodore annemann
1952
annemann's buried treasures Theodore Annemann
My Original Swami Test
number and color are predicted on business card in envelope
s.r.s.\nprediction of two selected words, forcing device, paper with hole is moved on longer paper with words written on it\nwalter essman
1953
the phoenix 251 - 300 Walter Essman
S.R.S.
prediction of two selected words, forcing device, paper with hole is moved on longer paper with words written on it
the die is cast\ninvisible die is thrown and outcome predicted with a matchbox, see p. 1185 for additional ideas by frank huck\nbruce elliott\nmatch book divination\nlouis jaeger
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Bruce Elliott
The Die is Cast
invisible die is thrown and outcome predicted with a matchbox, see p. 1185 for additional ideas by Frank Huck
two minds get together\nseveral things written on business cards are divined by performer, living and dead test\njames g. thompson jr.
1956
top secrets of magic James G. Thompson Jr.
Two Minds Get Together
several things written on business cards are divined by performer, living and dead test
match book divination\nimaginary die is thrown, number revealed with matchbook\nlouis jaeger\nthe die is cast\nbruce elliott
1956
the new phoenix 301-348 Louis Jaeger
Match Book Divination
imaginary die is thrown, number revealed with matchbook
(c) the carbon impression technique\nfor sealed envelopes, also with "no carbon required" paper\ntony corinda\n(a) the carbon prediction envelope\ntony corinda
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
(c) The Carbon Impression Technique
for sealed envelopes, also with "No Carbon Required" paper
no. 11. a mediumistic effect\nmessage from a dead person\n unknown\njoseph rinn's " searchlight of psychical research", 1954
1958
the swami gimmick
Unknown
No. 11. A Mediumistic Effect
message from a dead person
Related to
Joseph Rinn's " Searchlight of Psychical Research", 1954
no. 13. the card in glass\ncard with prediction put in a glass, hole in glass\ntony corinda\neric mason\nmisdirection\nal mann
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda, Eric Mason
No. 13. The Card in Glass
card with prediction put in a glass, hole in glass
(5) the swami and the pencil\nperformer writes a prediction, spectator writes the same\ntony corinda
1958
pencil, lip, sound, touch and muscle reading Tony Corinda
(5) The Swami and the Pencil
performer writes a prediction, spectator writes the same
(1) the billet pencil \nloading a billet in an envelope \ntony corinda\nchallenge prediction\ngene nielsen\nthe frankenstein affair\nal mann
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(2) the billet knife\nloading a billet in an envelope\ndr. stanley jaks\nomar's prophecies\ndr. stanley jaks\ndie unglaubliche voraussage\ndr. stanley jaks\nincredible prediction\ndr. stanley jaks
1958
predictions Dr. Stanley Jaks
(13) the lottery routine\nlottery prediction three numbers are selected and predicted in an envelope, assistant\ntony corinda
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(13) The Lottery Routine
lottery prediction three numbers are selected and predicted in an envelope, assistant
(1) a million to one\nblindfolded spectator pushes a pin through a map, closest city is predicted\ntony corinda\nit's a small world\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(1) A Million to One
blindfolded spectator pushes a pin through a map, closest city is predicted
(3) de profundis\na color, number and city are predicted in a clear box attached to a rope, held by spectator\ntony corinda\njoseph dunninger\nmaurice fogel
1958
predictions Tony Corinda, Joseph Dunninger, Maurice Fogel
(3) De Profundis
a color, number and city are predicted in a clear box attached to a rope, held by spectator
part four: predictions for the drawing room\nintroduction
(9) step one (swami): no. 4,5,6,7,12,22 and 24 are possible for the drawing room\ntony corinda
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
Part Four: Predictions for the Drawing Room
introduction
(9) Step One (Swami): No. 4,5,6,7,12,22 and 24 are possible for the drawing room
(16) double-impact prediction\ncard is named and a position, the position is written on an envelope and the card is inside\ntony corinda
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(16) Double-Impact Prediction
card is named and a position, the position is written on an envelope and the card is inside
(18) the mystery of the chest\nseven keys are numberer by spectators, one key opens the box, in the box is a prediction with the number given to the key that opens the box\ntony corinda
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(18) The Mystery of the Chest
seven keys are numberer by spectators, one key opens the box, in the box is a prediction with the number given to the key that opens the box
mind over mind\nchosen symbol is predicted in a clip, bulldog clip to switch billet\ndr. spencer thornton
1958
thornton's secrets of mental magic Dr. Spencer Thornton
Mind Over Mind
chosen symbol is predicted in a clip, bulldog clip to switch billet
anytime, anywhere - for newspaper publicity\nprediction of personal information is written in front of a person, put in an envelope and mailed to the spectator\ndr. spencer thornton
1958
thornton's secrets of mental magic Dr. Spencer Thornton
Anytime, Anywhere - For Newspaper Publicity
prediction of personal information is written in front of a person, put in an envelope and mailed to the spectator
minds in unison\na city and an auto license plate are selected, they match and were predicted too\ndr. spencer thornton
1958
thornton's secrets of mental magic Dr. Spencer Thornton
Minds In Unison
a city and an auto license plate are selected, they match and were predicted too
original close up magic. demonstration effect. magic music.\nbrief, chosen tune on paper cannot be burnt\nbobby bernard
1958
magic in miniature Bobby Bernard
Original Close Up Magic. Demonstration Effect. Magic Music.
inexplicable\nspectator writes city on a billet and a clipped with a bulldog clip, several more billets are introduced, when touched with a cigarette they vanish, except one on which the same city is noted as on the spectator's billet\nal koran
1959
billets Al Koran
Inexplicable
spectator writes city on a billet and a clipped with a bulldog clip, several more billets are introduced, when touched with a cigarette they vanish, except one on which the same city is noted as on the spectator's billet
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
(5) misdirectional womentalism\ncard, number and city are predicted with beautiful assistant and bra-trick\neric mason
1959
two person telepathy Eric Mason
(5) Misdirectional Womentalism
card, number and city are predicted with beautiful assistant and bra-trick
thought control\nspectator can manipulate objects on a table, result is predicted\nprof. r. j. hofemann
1959
more miracles in mentalism Prof. R. J. Hofemann
Thought Control
spectator can manipulate objects on a table, result is predicted
discs of diabolo\nprediction of three digit number, six spectators write a number and paper is put in a box, selected box matches prediction\ntom sellers
1960
magic of the mind Tom Sellers
Discs of Diabolo
prediction of three digit number, six spectators write a number and paper is put in a box, selected box matches prediction
mental flashes\ntriple prediction, huge cards with numbers from 1-3 predictions are written on the back of the cards\ndr. stanley jaks\ngedankenblitze\ndr. stanley jaks\noutdone-doutdid\nrobert dorian\nmental flashes\ndr. stanley jaks
1960
magic of the mind Dr. Stanley Jaks
Mental Flashes
triple prediction, huge cards with numbers from 1-3 predictions are written on the back of the cards
precognition\nsixteen designs on a board, number is chosen and selected design has already been predicted\nrupert gilbert\nframedown\nthomas alan waters\nstanley collins\non the color-counting frame\nthomas alan waters\ncoloured discs\ndavid berglas
1960
magic of the mind Rupert Gilbert
Precognition
sixteen designs on a board, number is chosen and selected design has already been predicted
omar's prophecies\ntreatise on the one-ahead triple prediction, sheets labeled with a, b & c
- part ii (replacing force with known data)
- part iii (on the selection of people, apparently random)
- part iv (staging the routine)
- part v (staging for brainwave)
- part vi (handling for the billet knife)
- part vii (handling for chuck smith's m-t pad)\ndr. stanley jaks\n(2) the billet knife\ndr. stanley jaks\none is face up\ndr. stanley jaks\njaks bester mentaltrick\ndr. stanley jaks\nomar's prognosis\nal mann\ndr. stanley jaks
1960
omar's prophecies Dr. Stanley Jaks
Omar's Prophecies
treatise on the one-ahead triple prediction, sheets labeled with A, B & C
- Part II (replacing force with known data)
- Part III (on the selection of people, apparently random)
- Part IV (staging the routine)
- Part V (staging for Brainwave)
- Part VI (handling for the Billet Knife)
- Part VII (handling for Chuck Smith's M-T Pad)
the "impossible" prediction\nprediction of anything named, on a piece of paper, two versions\nrobert a. nelson
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Robert A. Nelson
The "Impossible" Prediction
prediction of anything named, on a piece of paper, two versions
predicted action\nprediction of any actions a performer wants to perform in front of the audience\ndr. spencer thornton
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Dr. Spencer Thornton
Predicted Action
prediction of any actions a performer wants to perform in front of the audience
color vision outdone\ndie with different colors placed in box, selected color is predicted, with nelson mental gimic\nrobert a. nelson
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Robert A. Nelson
Color Vision Outdone
die with different colors placed in box, selected color is predicted, with Nelson Mental Gimic
predicto\ncards with four digit numbers, two numbers added, sum was predicted\nclettis v. musson
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Clettis V. Musson
Predicto
cards with four digit numbers, two numbers added, sum was predicted
en rapport psychic thought\ndeck with names of famous people, selected name is found on named number and was predicted earlier\ngerald kosky
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Gerald Kosky
En Rapport Psychic Thought
deck with names of famous people, selected name is found on named number and was predicted earlier
gedankenblitze\ntriple prediction, huge cards with numbers from 1-3 predictions are written on the back of the cards\ndr. stanley jaks\nmental flashes\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Gedankenblitze
triple prediction, huge cards with numbers from 1-3 predictions are written on the back of the cards
jaks bester mentaltrick\nclassic one ahead routine, three billets, card selected at last\ndr. stanley jaks\nomar's prophecies\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Jaks bester Mentaltrick
classic one ahead routine, three billets, card selected at last
die unglaubliche voraussage\njaks billet knife, loading a billet in an envelope\ndr. stanley jaks\n(2) the billet knife\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Die unglaubliche Voraussage
Jaks Billet Knife, loading a billet in an envelope
on nielson's "problem in prophecy"\nthree colored cigars/cigarettes, three bowls, one of each selected and predicted\nstewart james\ndon nielson\nproblem in prophecy\ndon nielsen
1965
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Stewart James, Don Nielson
On Nielson's "Problem in Prophecy"
three colored cigars/cigarettes, three bowls, one of each selected and predicted
infallible prediction\nping pong ball is placed under one of three cups, different colors, prediction\nu. f. grant\ninfallible prediction variation\nkarl fulves\nproblem in prophecy\ndon nielsen
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 U. F. Grant
Infallible Prediction
ping pong ball is placed under one of three cups, different colors, prediction
infallible prediction variation\ngolf ball placed in one of three cups, prediction in form of a second ball in chosen cup\nkarl fulves\ninfallible prediction\nu. f. grant\nproblem in prophecy\ndon nielsen
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Karl Fulves
Infallible Prediction Variation
golf ball placed in one of three cups, prediction in form of a second ball in chosen cup
on nielson's "problem in prophecy"\nusing sponge balls\nrobert "bob" j. gunther\ndon nielson\nproblem in prophecy\ndon nielsen
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Robert "Bob" J. Gunther, Don Nielson
on nielson's "problem in prophecy"\nclose-up version\nrobert parrish\nproblem in prophecy\ndon nielsen
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Robert Parrish
oops 1: fifty years of history\nnumerical force to select a particular card on a grid of twenty cards, based on an important year to the spectator\nchan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 1: Fifty years of history
Numerical force to select a particular card on a grid of twenty cards, based on an important year to the spectator
oops 3: matches and loose change\ngrid of sixteen cards, spectator chooses cards one by one while eliminating all the cards in the same row/column as the card. then add up values of the cards, and total is predicted\nchan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 3: Matches and loose change
Grid of sixteen cards, spectator chooses cards one by one while eliminating all the cards in the same row/column as the card. Then add up values of the cards, and total is predicted
oops 4: matches not for burning\nsome matches placed in three equal groups on the page, moved around according to instructions, predict how many matches in the middle group\nchan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 4: Matches not for burning
Some matches placed in three equal groups on the page, moved around according to instructions, predict how many matches in the middle group
oops 8: mystery of undamaged pips\nreader chooses one of four cards with holes cut into them, then it is predicted\nchan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 8: Mystery of undamaged pips
Reader chooses one of four cards with holes cut into them, then it is predicted
oops 9: look out for a number\n1089 force, prediction is 6801 on the page, must flip upside down to reveal prediction\nchan canasta\n6801 prediction\nsteve beam
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 9: Look out for a number
1089 force, prediction is 6801 on the page, must flip upside down to reveal prediction
oops 10: making a sentence of nonsense\nform a nonsensical sentence from short lists of words e.g. bob hates blue cow, is predicted\nchan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 10: Making a sentence of nonsense
Form a nonsensical sentence from short lists of words e.g. BOB HATES BLUE COW, is predicted
oops 11: pick a card of fortune\npicture with random numbers and suits, spectator pick a number and a suit (e.g. 5 and spade) and prediction is 5 of spades\nchan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 11: Pick a card of fortune
Picture with random numbers and suits, spectator pick a number and a suit (e.g. 5 and Spade) and prediction is 5 of Spades
oops 14: put in a word or two\npicture with random alphabets everywhere, reader tries to construct three 6 letter words from them, choose one word, prediction\nchan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 14: Put in a word or two
Picture with random alphabets everywhere, reader tries to construct three 6 letter words from them, choose one word, prediction
the gold medallion\nprediction of number on medallion\nal koran\nthe antique medallion\nglenn g. gravatt\nal koran\nthe jubilee medallion\nalan shaxon\nultimedallion\njack kent tillar\nmedallion\nkarl fulves\nkoran revisited\nwayne dobson\nkeynow\nthomas alan waters\npolish-ing koran's medallion\njohnny thompson\nmedallion meets tidal wave\njohn hostler\nthe koran medallion\njohnny thompson
1967
al koran's professional presentations Al Koran
voodoo\ncards with outline of a person and x-marked on different places, spectator choses one of the cards where the person is injured, prediction\nalbert spackman
1967
the art of close-up magic - volume 1 Albert Spackman
Voodoo
cards with outline of a person and x-marked on different places, spectator choses one of the cards where the person is injured, prediction
spiritune\na tune is selected and predicted with a music box, when the music box is opened, it's found empty\nfrederica \nder sohn des hofmusikanten\nchristian scherer
1967
the art of close-up magic - volume 1 Frederica
Spiritune
a tune is selected and predicted with a music box, when the music box is opened, it's found empty
sound prophecy\nanimal from set of cards predicted with moo sound box, see p. 258 for idea by jim snapp\nlou derman
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Lou Derman
Sound Prophecy
animal from set of cards predicted with moo sound box, see p. 258 for idea by Jim Snapp
the first post\ncards with sights of london, chosen one is predicted, half forcing stack\narthur setterington
1968
the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington
The First Post
cards with sights of London, chosen one is predicted, half forcing stack
transversale\nprediction of a spun number which was added to an other number, with mini roulette set\njohn bragoli\nthe number palace\nkarl fulves
1969
the art of close-up magic - volume 2 John Bragoli
Transversale
prediction of a spun number which was added to an other number, with mini roulette set
red dragon\nfive symbols, chosen one predicted (in an odd way)\nmike morhman\nthe third great sin\nsam schwartz\nesp sixth-thot\nnick trost\ndr. jackyl\nkarl fulves
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Mike Morhman
Red Dragon
five symbols, chosen one predicted (in an odd way)
music box prediction\ncards with songs, one chosen, music box produces this song and then turns out to be empty, "suggested in great britain a few years ago"\n unknown\nspiritune\nfrederica
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
Unknown
Music Box Prediction
cards with songs, one chosen, music box produces this song and then turns out to be empty, "suggested in Great Britain a few years ago"
mental card in wallet - two variations on a theme\nmultiple prediction in wallet, written on playing and visiting cards
(1) happy holidays
(2) the "lucky box" prediction\nroy johnson
1970
the roy johnson experience Roy Johnson
Mental Card in Wallet - Two Variations on a Theme
multiple prediction in wallet, written on playing and visiting cards
(1) Happy Holidays
(2) The "Lucky Box" Prediction
are you psychic?\nperformer and spectator each write down three words from a list of ten words, they match, see also p. 348 (originally from ireland yearbook 1943)\nmartin gardner\nare you psychic?\nmartin gardner
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Martin Gardner
Are You Psychic?
performer and spectator each write down three words from a list of ten words, they match, see also p. 348 (originally from Ireland Yearbook 1943)
colorvision revisited\ntwo color vision sets, three-phase matching routine\ndon nielsen\nkarl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Don Nielsen, Karl Fulves
Colorvision Revisited
two color vision sets, three-phase matching routine
controlled fate\nnumber, day of the week and color chosen and predicted, see also p. 402 for ideas by kenn eastin and greg moore\nroy walton\nauto-prediction\nalex elmsley
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Roy Walton
Controlled Fate
number, day of the week and color chosen and predicted, see also p. 402 for ideas by Kenn Eastin and Greg Moore
the schmuck prediction!\nfour way out prediction envelope, "all schmucks choose ..."\nroy johnson\nmorty rudnick
1971
second time around Roy Johnson, Morty Rudnick
The Schmuck Prediction!
four way out prediction envelope, "all schmucks choose ..."
the king's english\nspectator writes letter on slate, next spectator adds later and so on until word is formed, this is predicted in typed form, see p. 426 for comment by william taylor
(spelled "charles osten", see p. 637 for correction)\ncharles ostin\nthe king's english\nkarl fulves
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Charles Ostin
The King's English
spectator writes letter on slate, next spectator adds later and so on until word is formed, this is predicted in typed form, see p. 426 for comment by William Taylor
(spelled "Charles Osten", see p. 637 for correction)
especially for you\nprediction of chosen symbol, bulldog clip to switch billet\njesse j. langston jr.
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Jesse J. Langston Jr.
ESPecially for You
prediction of chosen symbol, bulldog clip to switch billet
the devil's pasteboards\nprediction of a symbol, elastic bands on poster board to put symbol cards\nwilliam p. miesel
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 William P. Miesel
The Devil's Pasteboards
prediction of a symbol, elastic bands on poster board to put symbol cards
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"
jet thought\none of five cities predicted in envelope (with index)\njames g. thompson jr.\nace under glass\nkarl fulves\nindiair\nthomas alan waters\nsam dalal\njames g. thompson jr.\njato\nthomas alan waters\njames g. thompson jr.\npentab\nthomas alan waters\njet thought\njames g. thompson jr.\nthink of a president\nkarl fulves\nthought in color\ntony bartolotta
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Jet Thought
one of five cities predicted in envelope (with index)
numerology\nca. nine called-out four-digit numbers written on paper and put in bowl, spectator takes out paper and it is predicted, disappearing ink, see p. 552 for credit information, see p. 608 for comments by mike rogers and sam dalal\nal koran\n"decision control" (syd bergson)
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Al Koran
Numerology
ca. nine called-out four-digit numbers written on paper and put in bowl, spectator takes out paper and it is predicted, disappearing ink, see p. 552 for credit information, see p. 608 for comments by Mike Rogers and Sam Dalal
nielsen's problem\nthree balls and bowls in different colors, choice of ball and bowl predicted\nmilton kort\nproblem in prophecy\ndon nielsen\nprecognitive cups & balls\nmilton kort\ndon nielsen
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Milton Kort
Nielsen's Problem
three balls and bowls in different colors, choice of ball and bowl predicted
eye of alessini\nprediction of a country, in bull-dog clip, with small globe\ndr. dan j. alessini
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Dr. Dan J. Alessini
Eye of Alessini
prediction of a country, in bull-dog clip, with small globe
the 13th guest\nprediction of one of three business cards\nglenn falkenstein\ncredit in mind\nmarvin miller
1972
the compleat magick - volume i Glenn Falkenstein
harmony\nnumbers of one to four on a business card, one is crossed out, prediction\njohn henry grossman\ngeorge morrow
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 John Henry Grossman, George Morrow
Harmony
numbers of one to four on a business card, one is crossed out, prediction
any number, any time!\nnumber cards from one to twenty, one card face down as prediction\ndr. dan j. alessini
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Dr. Dan J. Alessini
Any Number, Any Time!
number cards from one to twenty, one card face down as prediction
hillbilly bills\ntwo sets of one, five, ten and twenty dollar bills, performer predicts which one is chosen and spiked with safety pin\nwalter rollins
1973
close-up cavalcade Walter Rollins
Hillbilly Bills
two sets of One, Five, Ten and Twenty dollar bills, performer predicts which one is chosen and spiked with safety pin
"x" marks the spot\nsix business cards, spectator choses the one with an x on the back\njerry mentzer\n"x" marks the spot\njerry mentzer
1973
close-up cavalcade Jerry Mentzer
"X" Marks the Spot
six business cards, spectator choses the one with an X on the back
delphic dominoes\nfeaturing envelope with four compartments that can deliver one of twelve predictions, here used with pictures of dominoes\nal mann
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Al Mann
Delphic Dominoes
featuring envelope with four compartments that can deliver one of twelve predictions, here used with pictures of dominoes
end game\nthree objects moved according to instructions, outcome predicted
- history
- the children's game (rock paper scissors)
- the system
- a variation
- two betting games
- addendum
- the second game (with cube/die)
- the election game\nrobert e. neale
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Robert E. Neale
End Game
three objects moved according to instructions, outcome predicted
- History
- The Children's Game (Rock Paper Scissors)
- The System
- A Variation
- Two Betting Games
- Addendum
- The Second Game (with cube/die)
- The Election Game
image builder\nsmall subtlety to enhance picture of being a mentalist, when someone is calling\nrobert schwarz
1973
the compleat magick - volume 1 Robert Schwarz
Image Builder
small subtlety to enhance picture of being a mentalist, when someone is calling
crypt-a-mental\npellets with torn pages, selected one matches book on table and selected word on page are predicted, apparently with an idea by dr. jaks\nrichard lyn
1973
the compleat magick - volume 1 Richard Lyn
Crypt-A-Mental
pellets with torn pages, selected one matches book on table and selected word on page are predicted, apparently with an idea by Dr. Jaks
shock waves\nthree sealed envelopes in which are three billets with two-digit numbers, freely named number is found in chosen envelope\njack kent tillar
1973
the compleat magick - volume 1 Jack Kent Tillar
Shock Waves
three sealed envelopes in which are three billets with two-digit numbers, freely named number is found in chosen envelope
the griffin envelope switch\nswitching two signed envelopes secretly with stack, used for prediction in which spectator's billet is used as actual prediction\nal mann
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
The Griffin Envelope Switch
switching two signed envelopes secretly with stack, used for prediction in which spectator's billet is used as actual prediction
cups & coins\nfour different coins and cups, spectator drops coin in any cup, under cup is prediction of that coin, bottomless paper cups\nrobert parrish\nproblem in prophecy\ndon nielsen
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Robert Parrish
Cups & Coins
four different coins and cups, spectator drops coin in any cup, under cup is prediction of that coin, bottomless paper cups
'x' marks the spot\nprediction of a word chosen in newspaper, marked with an x behind back\nrobert schwarz
1974
the compleat magick - volume 1 Robert Schwarz
'X' Marks the Spot
prediction of a word chosen in newspaper, marked with an x behind back
neighbors!\npile of business cards, spectator places prediction next to his own card\ndr. dan j. alessini\nmarvin berman
1974
the compleat magick - volume ii Dr. Dan J. Alessini, Marvin Berman
Neighbors!
pile of business cards, spectator places prediction next to his own card
destiny's date!\nfive dimes, one is chosen and date predicted on business card\ncharlie miller\nal baker
1974
the compleat magick - volume 1 Charlie Miller, Al Baker
Destiny's Date!
five dimes, one is chosen and date predicted on business card
flora-mental\nspectator name numbers which match a price tag, flower is chosen and produced in box from performer, based on a ned rutledge idea\ndavid douglas\nflora-tips\ndavid douglas\nflorariggs\njohn riggs
1974
the compleat magick - volume i David Douglas
Flora-Mental
spectator name numbers which match a price tag, flower is chosen and produced in box from performer, based on a Ned Rutledge idea
the eye of the raven!\nprediction in envelope, card stolen from deck, magnetic\nanthony raven\neylet\nfelix snipes
1974
the compleat magick - volume ii Anthony Raven
The Eye of the Raven!
prediction in envelope, card stolen from deck, magnetic
10-to-1 shot\nten cards, spectator selects one with odd symbol\ndick madden\nillusion in red & black\nerhard liebenow
1974
the compleat magick - volume ii Dick Madden
psychic six\nperformer names chosen chip from six chips in bag, then all on table and chosen one is predicted\n unknown
1975
another close-up cavalcade
Unknown
Psychic Six
performer names chosen chip from six chips in bag, then all on table and chosen one is predicted
gap in the curtain\nthree predictions on slate are correct\npeter warlock\nmode for mentalists series, 1940s
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Peter Warlock
fu manchu's time capsule\nprediction in tube, humidor, thumb tip switch\ndavid "fu manchu" bamberg\ncharlie miller
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg, Charlie Miller
double mental test\none of four borrowed coins chosen, two chosen cards added, coin and sum predicted in wallet, two methods\njerry mentzer\n"double mental test" (linking ring, february 1971)\ndouble mental test\njerry mentzer
1975
close up cues Jerry Mentzer
Double Mental Test
one of four borrowed coins chosen, two chosen cards added, coin and sum predicted in wallet, two methods
Also published here
"Double Mental Test" (Linking Ring, February 1971)
fortune's cookies\nprediction of message from fortune cookies, lot of cookies in a box, several are selected\nfredric broder
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Fredric Broder
Fortune's Cookies
prediction of message from fortune cookies, lot of cookies in a box, several are selected
mental masquerade\nfive men on stage, names written down on cards and one selected, same man is selected by other spectator by covering him with a covering sheet\njames auer\ngene nielsen
1975
the compleat magick - volume ii James Auer, Gene Nielsen
Mental Masquerade
five men on stage, names written down on cards and one selected, same man is selected by other spectator by covering him with a covering sheet
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
money in mind\nclassic, three coins, prediction on business card\nchester "dr. demille" miller\ngene nielsen
1975
the compleat magick - volume ii Chester "Dr. DeMille" Miller, Gene Nielsen
credit in mind\nprediction of one out of three credit cards\nmarvin miller\nthe 13th guest\nglenn falkenstein
1975
the compleat magick - volume ii Marvin Miller
pandora's box of the future\nprediction of events happening during the show, in locked box, several pieces of paper\nerwin schussel
1976
the compleat magick - volume ii Erwin Schussel
Pandora's Box of the Future
prediction of events happening during the show, in locked box, several pieces of paper
coincidence\nprediction with kitchen timer, two timers ring at the same time\nfrederick m. shields
1976
the compleat magick - volume ii Frederick M. Shields
Coincidence
prediction with kitchen timer, two timers ring at the same time
fang shui prediction\none of about ten cards is selected and predicted, rubber band around packet, simple ambigram prediction for two cards\nnathan stark\ngene grant - nathan stark subtlety\ngene grant\nnathan stark
1976
the compleat magick - volume ii Nathan Stark
Fang Shui Prediction
one of about ten cards is selected and predicted, rubber band around packet, simple ambigram prediction for two cards
random harvest\nspectator finds shuffled face down numbered cards in order and fails at your predicted number\npaul curry
1977
special effects Paul Curry
Random Harvest
spectator finds shuffled face down numbered cards in order and fails at your predicted number
old math\nnumber the majority of the audience think is predicted and add-a-number prediction\nphilip t. goldstein
1977
the green book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Old Math
number the majority of the audience think is predicted and add-a-number prediction
the happy horoscoper\ntwelve zodiac cards, named zodiac sign is removed, other cards are blank and on the named one "happy birthday" appears\nphilip t. goldstein\nthe happy horoscoper\nphilip t. goldstein
1977
the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
The Happy Horoscoper
twelve zodiac cards, named zodiac sign is removed, other cards are blank and on the named one "Happy Birthday" appears
satan's nightmare\nprediction of tarot card and three digit number\nphilip t. goldstein\nhenry hardin\nwilliam lindsay gresham\nsatan's mail\nhenry hardin\nnightmare allez\nwilliam lindsay gresham
1977
the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein, Henry Hardin, William Lindsay Gresham
your choice\nprediction of a number between one and six, interesting presentation\nphilip t. goldstein
1977
the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Your Choice
prediction of a number between one and six, interesting presentation
vision version\ndesign duplication with stacked picture cards, last one is predicted\nphilip t. goldstein\nextra-sensory perception\ntheodore annemann
1977
the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Vision Version
design duplication with stacked picture cards, last one is predicted
only one key\nfinger ring is put on a lock, keys put in envelopes and one envelopes selected, envelopes was predicted and key opens lock\nal mann
1977
the photon shield Al Mann
Only One Key
finger ring is put on a lock, keys put in envelopes and one envelopes selected, envelopes was predicted and key opens lock
omar's prognosis\ntriple prediction, sheets are labeled a,b & c, third spectator selects a card\nal mann\ndr. stanley jaks\nomar's prophecies\ndr. stanley jaks
1977
classified Al Mann, Dr. Stanley Jaks
Omar's Prognosis
triple prediction, sheets are labeled A,B & C, third spectator selects a card
outdone-doutdid\nfour spectators select a card with ao design, one thinks of a word, one of a place, one of a number and the fourth selects a card, all are predicted\nrobert dorian\nmental flashes\ndr. stanley jaks
1977
classified Robert Dorian
Outdone-Doutdid
four spectators select a card with ao design, one thinks of a word, one of a place, one of a number and the fourth selects a card, all are predicted
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
money mental\nprediction of a bill, several bills from performer, serial number written on business card\nraymond hafler
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Raymond Hafler
Money Mental
prediction of a bill, several bills from performer, serial number written on business card
voodoo doll\nvoodoo doll in box, body part is pierced by spectator, five pellets are contacted with lighter and four disappear in a flame, written on the fifth is the selected body part\ndanton
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Danton
Voodoo Doll
voodoo doll in box, body part is pierced by spectator, five pellets are contacted with lighter and four disappear in a flame, written on the fifth is the selected body part
target\nprediction in form of circle on business card, card is pinned by spectator exactly through circle\nmarvin miller\ntarget 2\njack bridwell
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Marvin Miller
Target
prediction in form of circle on business card, card is pinned by spectator exactly through circle
stuck!\ntwo numbered envelopes, change as prediction matches change from spectator\ndr. dan j. alessini
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Dr. Dan J. Alessini
Stuck!
two numbered envelopes, change as prediction matches change from spectator
cued reading\ncards with different colors are arranged, prediction of positions, in envelopes\nphilip t. goldstein\njeff busby
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Philip T. Goldstein, Jeff Busby
Cued Reading
cards with different colors are arranged, prediction of positions, in envelopes
heads-up\ncoins are dropped and all heads-up coins eliminated until one remains, prediction of date\nmarcello truzzi\npsi-touch\nmax abrams\nsimply mental\njack parker\ndouble face force\nmarcello truzzi\nmichael weber
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Marcello Truzzi
Heads-Up
coins are dropped and all heads-up coins eliminated until one remains, prediction of date
odd man out!\nseven poker chips, two have an x on one side, spectator selects three and performer predicts how many marked chips are among them\nphilip t. goldstein
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
Odd Man Out!
seven poker chips, two have an X on one side, spectator selects three and performer predicts how many marked chips are among them
resolution 78\nthree new year's resolutions are predicted\nphilip t. goldstein\nresolution\nphilip t. goldstein
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
the tesseract\nthree predictions are handed out to different spectator, three spectator select a number, city and word, predictions match\nal mann\nthe opener move\nal mann\ntouching on hoy\nluke jermay
1978
the tesseract Al Mann
The Tesseract
three predictions are handed out to different spectator, three spectator select a number, city and word, predictions match
mass telepathy\nfive words are thought of by performer, several words are written by various spectators all the the thought of words are divined by the spectators, bank tray\nal mann
1978
the tesseract Al Mann
Mass Telepathy
five words are thought of by performer, several words are written by various spectators all the the thought of words are divined by the spectators, Bank Tray
prime choice - e.s.p.\nsix pieces of paper, prediction on one, esp symbols or something else on the other pieces, then lucky 13 prime force\ngeorge sands\nlucky 13\ngeorge sands
1978
the chronicles George Sands
Prime Choice - E.S.P.
six pieces of paper, prediction on one, ESP symbols or something else on the other pieces, then Lucky 13 prime force
reflecta-thot\nfive cards with hundred words each, word is selected by forming a number, prediction in envelope\nlarry becker
1978
world of super mentalism Larry Becker
Reflecta-Thot
five cards with hundred words each, word is selected by forming a number, prediction in envelope
either-or effect\nclever two-way prediction, in envelope and cut open\nrichard himber\ngene nielsen\n"anything goes"\nlarry becker\nho to broaden the possibilities\nlarry becker
1978
the compleat magick - volume ii Richard Himber, Gene Nielsen
Either-Or Effect
clever two-way prediction, in envelope and cut open