the simplicity speller\nno. 9, card selected and cut into deck, long phrase with selection spelled, spelling to twenty-sixth card\ncharles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
The Simplicity Speller
No. 9, card selected and cut into deck, long phrase with selection spelled, spelling to twenty-sixth card
(4) spectator's name spells card\nperformer stabs reversed card in deck behind back, from that point on the spectator's name is used to spell to card\nralph w. hull
1932
"eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull
(4) Spectator's Name Spells Card
performer stabs reversed card in deck behind back, from that point on the spectator's name is used to spell to card
the "ad lib" spelling\ntwo cards spelled to\ndr. jacob daley\nlawrence "larry" grey\nsurprise spelling\nbert allerton
1936
the jinx 1-50 Dr. Jacob Daley, Lawrence "Larry" Grey
duplex comedy speller\nindifferent card is spelt, spectator spells his card but succeeds only in second try, "lawrence gray"\nlawrence "larry" grey
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Lawrence "Larry" Grey
Duplex Comedy Speller
indifferent card is spelt, spectator spells his card but succeeds only in second try, "Lawrence Gray"
spell it\nspelling every card with eleven letters except for four exceptions, card is placed at position eleven by simply picking up a break while spreading for selection\narthur h. buckley
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Arthur H. Buckley
Spell It
spelling every card with eleven letters except for four exceptions, card is placed at position eleven by simply picking up a break while spreading for selection
the automatic speller\nthree piles are formed and reassembled to place selection at twelve\nmehlon clayton
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Mehlon Clayton
The Automatic Speller
three piles are formed and reassembled to place selection at twelve
the spelling bee\nthree spectators choose four cards each and choose of one of them, short card\nj. c. cannel
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks J. C. Cannel
The Spelling Bee
three spectators choose four cards each and choose of one of them, short card
dead man's hand\nselection found and dead man's hand dealt to someone, incorporating audible shot for shock effect\nhenry christ\njinx-ed\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nbang!\nroberto giobbi
1937
the jinx 1-50 Henry Christ
Dead Man's Hand
selection found and dead man's hand dealt to someone, incorporating audible shot for shock effect
name your poison\nspectator decides how selection is found: turns over, is spelled to or travels to pocket\nthe great merlini
1941
the jinx 101-151 The Great Merlini
Name Your Poison
spectator decides how selection is found: turns over, is spelled to or travels to pocket
dead man's hand\nselection found and dead man's hand dealt to someone, incorporating audible shot for shock effect\nhenry christ
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Henry Christ
Dead Man's Hand
selection found and dead man's hand dealt to someone, incorporating audible shot for shock effect
cartier's card reversal and spelling\nselection vanishes and appears reversed when spelled to\nedouard cartier
1945
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Edouard Cartier
Cartier's Card Reversal and Spelling
selection vanishes and appears reversed when spelled to
charlier location and speller\nexperiment no. 7 - cutting at the same position as a spectator and spelling application\narthur h. buckley
1946
card control Arthur H. Buckley
Charlier Location and Speller
Experiment No. 7 - cutting at the same position as a spectator and spelling application
face down\nseveral times a card is selected and found, spelling, stopped at and with "next card i turn over, will be your card" gag\nherb runge
1946
the phoenix 101-150 Herb Runge
Face Down
several times a card is selected and found, spelling, stopped at and with "next card I turn over, will be your card" gag
spelling trick formula\n\nrichard f. mckinney\nformula for any spelling trick\nmax katz
1946
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Richard F. McKinney
fifteen card trick routine - 2\nsimple spelling, first to "random" card, then selection, "lawrence gray"\nlawrence "larry" grey\ncharlie miller
1961
the magic of charles earle miller Lawrence "Larry" Grey, Charlie Miller
Fifteen Card Trick Routine - 2
simple spelling, first to "random" card, then selection, "Lawrence Gray"
albrights duplex spelling trick\n\ndr. stanley jaks\nhoward albright\nduplex spelling trick\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks, Howard Albright
the name is...?\nfour of a kind matching selection shows up\ndai vernon\nmatched spellout\nroger klause\nspellout with a hitch\ndai vernon
1967
epilogue Dai Vernon
ken's immediate spell\ncard vanishes from top and is spelled to\nken krenzel\nlj's instant spell\nlarry jennings
1969
expert card mysteries Ken Krenzel
tele-spell\nvia telephone, see also p. 246 & p. 270 for reference\nken krenzel\nperfect speller\nbruce cervon
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Ken Krenzel
Tele-Spell
via telephone, see also p. 246 & p. 270 for reference
eyes of the gods\ntwo spectators with half the deck each chose a card, spectators deal through deck and performer announces first card, second card spelled to\njohn hamilton\nadditional hamilton ideas\njohn hamilton\n13 o'clock\nkarl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 John Hamilton
Eyes of the Gods
two spectators with half the deck each chose a card, spectators deal through deck and performer announces first card, second card spelled to
impromptu esp\nmultiple out spelling location with small packet, for correction of procedure see reference\nkarl fulves\nbabel\nkarl fulves\nimportant!\nkarl fulves\nmilton kort
1971
the book of numbers Karl Fulves
Impromptu ESP
multiple out spelling location with small packet, for correction of procedure see reference
chinese miracle\nlocation of two cards and their four-of-a-kind via spelling, rest of deck sorted into four-of-a-kind groups, impromptu, see also p. 684\nbrother john hamman\ngwynne's speller\njack gwynne\nthe chinese miracle\nbrother john hamman
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Brother John Hamman
Chinese Miracle
location of two cards and their four-of-a-kind via spelling, rest of deck sorted into four-of-a-kind groups, impromptu, see also p. 684
sum spell\nperformer and spectator write numbers on each side of a business card, those numbers are later spelled (!) to find a selection\nkarl fulves
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
Sum Spell
performer and spectator write numbers on each side of a business card, those numbers are later spelled (!) to find a selection
a three packet estimation\nmultiple card control via estimation, spelling application mentioned\nedward marlo
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
A Three Packet Estimation
multiple card control via estimation, spelling application mentioned
vested power\ncard selected by number and position, number and card found with spelling\nphilip t. goldstein
1974
card tricks for people who don't do card tricks Philip T. Goldstein
Vested Power
card selected by number and position, number and card found with spelling
the "thing er me jig" trick\ncards are spelled with words "remember" and "forget"\nroy walton\nremembrance\npeter duffie
1975
some late extra card tricks Roy Walton
The "Thing er me Jig" Trick
cards are spelled with words "remember" and "forget"
cool spell\nspectator spells the name of any woman they know, selected card is found at the end of spelling\neddie fields\ncard at date\njohn cottle
1976
the artful dodges of eddie fields Eddie Fields
Cool Spell
Spectator spells the name of any woman they know, selected card is found at the end of spelling
die allwissende kreuz vier\ntwo card location, locator card counted and spelled out\nchristian scherer
1978
eine handvoll kartenkunststücke Christian Scherer
Die Allwissende Kreuz Vier
two card location, locator card counted and spelled out
double kicker\ncard is found reversed at spelling position via push-through failure\n romaine\ntony kardyro
1980
exclusive card secrets Romaine, Tony Kardyro
Double Kicker
card is found reversed at spelling position via push-through failure
skating on ice\ninvisible dice presentation, based on an idea by jon racherbaumer in "sticks and stones, a leaflet for the left hand." no. 7\nroger crosthwaite
1980
pabular Roger Crosthwaite
Skating On Ice
invisible dice presentation, based on an idea by Jon Racherbaumer in "Sticks and Stones, a leaflet for the left hand." No. 7
swindle speller\nace of spades is spelled to and locates thought-of card (thought of at mental number)\ndavid solomon
1981
the lost pages of the kabbala David Solomon
Swindle Speller
ace of spades is spelled to and locates thought-of card (thought of at mental number)
fourth down\nspelling to "the king of hearts" into four packets, a king on each pile except one which has an indicator card to find last king, credit information\nallan slaight\nfourth of habit\nkarl fulves
1981
octet Allan Slaight
Fourth Down
spelling to "THE KING OF HEARTS" into four packets, a King on each pile except one which has an indicator card to find last king, credit information
reflex spell\nselection by cutting off a number of cards and remembering card at that position, automatic placement\njon racherbaumer
1982
best of friends Jon Racherbaumer
Reflex Spell
selection by cutting off a number of cards and remembering card at that position, automatic placement
christian\ncard at position vanishes and appears when spectator's name is spelled\ndavid britland\nbob ostin's "name spelling" in "fingertip fantasies"\n"what's in a name?" in garcia and schindler's "magic with cards"
1982
spell-binder David Britland
Christian
card at position vanishes and appears when spectator's name is spelled
Inspired by
Bob Ostin's "Name Spelling" in "Fingertip Fantasies"
"What's in a Name?" in Garcia and Schindler's "Magic with Cards"
small prophet\nselection is found by placing a coin on a car, two-way out, with four aces climax or by spelling ace\ndavid britland
1982
spell-binder David Britland
Small Prophet
selection is found by placing a coin on a car, two-way out, with four Aces climax or by spelling Ace
magic by david hambly\nthe 7 card spell
selection found by spelling a sentence and always eliminating card until one is left\ndavid hambly
1983
spell-binder David Hambly
Magic by David Hambly
The 7 Card Spell
selection found by spelling a sentence and always eliminating card until one is left
the phoenix four\nfour selections vanish, are named and reappear face up via spelling\nbrother john hamman\nphoenix four\nbrother john hamman
1984
the new york magic symposium - collection 3 Brother John Hamman
The Phoenix Four
four selections vanish, are named and reappear face up via spelling
the incomplete deck\nbehind his back, aspectator puts a card reversed in the middle of the deck, this card is spelled and the selection is found\nstephen tucker
1984
pabular Stephen Tucker
The Incomplete Deck
behind his back, aspectator puts a card reversed in the middle of the deck, this card is spelled and the selection is found
vernon's indicator\ncard is reversed in the deck, an other card is selected and found with the aid of the first one, based on dai vernon's "infallible indicator" from "hugard's magic monthly 7/1946"\nandrew galloway
1984
pabular Andrew Galloway
Vernon's Indicator
card is reversed in the deck, an other card is selected and found with the aid of the first one, based on Dai Vernon's "Infallible Indicator" from "Hugard's Magic Monthly 7/1946"
old spell - new twist\n"this is your card" is spelled to find selection, these words are also found printed on card, duplicate\nsid lorraine
1984
fork full of appetizers - book 2 Sid Lorraine
Old Spell - New Twist
"This is your card" is spelled to find selection, these words are also found printed on card, duplicate
spellout with a hitch\nfour-of-a-kind kicker\ndai vernon\nthe name is...?\ndai vernon\nmatched spellout\nroger klause
1987
the vernon chronicles - volume 1 Dai Vernon
grant's lost card trick\nspelling principle to divine any thought of card\nedward marlo\nu. f. grant
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo, U. F. Grant
phoenix four\nfour selections vanish, are named and reappear face up via spelling\nbrother john hamman\nthe phoenix four\nbrother john hamman
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
Phoenix Four
four selections vanish, are named and reappear face up via spelling
stranger than that\n#1: 2 card location with spelling
#2: 2 card location with down-under deal\nallan slaight\n"easy as abc" (the magic book, 1977)\n"letter from a stranger" (stewart james)
1989
prototype Allan Slaight
Stranger Than That
#1: 2 card location with spelling
#2: 2 card location with down-under deal
under her spell\nqueens vanish from their packets, named queen spelled out, other queens produced as well\nsimon aronson
1990
the aronson approach Simon Aronson
Under Her Spell
Queens vanish from their packets, named Queen spelled out, other Queens produced as well
self control\nspectator cuts off pile and counts, remembers card at same position in rest while reverse-counting them, assembles everything, different revelations suggested\nsimon aronson
1990
the aronson approach Simon Aronson
Self Control
spectator cuts off pile and counts, remembers card at same position in rest while reverse-counting them, assembles everything, different revelations suggested
the olram poke\nthree methods inspired by ginsburg poke
- first method
- second method
- third method - "estimation poke" (spelling)\nedward marlo\nginsburg poke\ndai vernon
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
The Olram Poke
three methods inspired by Ginsburg Poke
- First Method
- Second Method
- Third Method - "Estimation Poke" (spelling)
the world's greatest magician\nhumorous revelation of a selected card.\nsteve beam\nthe world's greatest magician\nsteve beam\nthe trapdoor issue #40\nsteve beam\nthe second world's greatest magician\nsteve beam
1991
the trapdoor - volume two Steve Beam
right here is your card\nrevelation of a selected card by spelling your card is right here and forming na arrow with the packets\nwilliam p. miesel\ncards and a number...\nkarl fulves\nthe illegitimate location\nharry levine
1992
the trapdoor - volume two William P. Miesel
Right Here Is Your Card
revelation of a selected card by spelling Your Card Is Right Here and forming na arrow with the packets
double speller\n"surprise spelling", credited to gardner\nmartin gardner\nsurprise spelling\nbert allerton\nroutine\n unknown
1992
the fred braue notebooks Martin Gardner
raw deal\ncard is found by spelling different characteristics of the selection\nwayne kyzer\n"remote control" (jim steinmeyer, the new invocation #43)\nbottoming out\nsteve beam
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Wayne Kyzer
Raw Deal
card is found by spelling different characteristics of the selection
Inspired by
"Remote Control" (Jim Steinmeyer, The New Invocation #43)
the custom card trick\ncard is found and spelled to at impossible conditions, possible over phone\ntom craven\nlast october\n unknown
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Tom Craven
The Custom Card Trick
card is found and spelled to at impossible conditions, possible over phone
the world's greatest magician\nhumorous revelation of a selected card\nsteve beam\nthe world's greatest magician\nsteve beam
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Steve Beam
the john northern hilliard routine for this trick\nfree selection is spelled to\njohn northern hilliard\npaul rosini
1994
more greater magic John Northern Hilliard, Paul Rosini
the almanac deck\nno. 7, talking about twelve months, fifty-two weeks, and so on, card spelled to in the end with phrase "daylight saving"\nkarl fulves
1995
self-working close-up card magic Karl Fulves
The Almanac Deck
No. 7, talking about twelve months, fifty-two weeks, and so on, card spelled to in the end with phrase "daylight saving"
the wizard of odds\nno. 31, nine cards used for "three-card poker", hand with ace of spades wins, includes spelling of names, inspired by the copperfield/steinmeyer television trick\nkarl fulves
1995
self-working close-up card magic Karl Fulves
The Wizard of Odds
No. 31, nine cards used for "three-card poker", hand with Ace of Spades wins, includes spelling of names, inspired by the Copperfield/Steinmeyer television trick
spell purple\nno. 42, red or black spelled and a card of that color comes up, finished with purple and purple is written on the card, or it is inked in purple\njohn scarne\nkarl fulves
1995
self-working close-up card magic John Scarne, Karl Fulves
Spell Purple
No. 42, red or black spelled and a card of that color comes up, finished with purple and purple is written on the card, or it is inked in purple
backlash\ncard signed on both sides, spelled to, put in pocket, travels back, one signature changes into performer's name\npaul harris\nmemento\nbenjamin earl
1996
the art of astonishment - book 1 Paul Harris
Backlash
card signed on both sides, spelled to, put in pocket, travels back, one signature changes into performer's name
what's in a name?\nspell spectator's name to locate card (credit info for plot origin)\nnick trost\nspellino\nu. f. grant\nwhat's in a name?\nnick trost
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
What's In A Name?
Spell spectator's name to locate card (credit info for plot origin)
spelling foretelling\ncard spelled, suit packet
- packet mode - face up
- dealing mode
- mixed modular version
- the pause that refreshes
- telephone version\nmarty kane
1997
the trapdoor - volume three Marty Kane
Spelling Foretelling
card spelled, suit packet
- Packet Mode - Face Up
- Dealing Mode
- Mixed Modular Version
- The Pause that Refreshes
- Telephone Version
part two - using 5 target cards\nclock layout
- black modular mode
- red modular mode
- compass-direction version\nmarty kane
1997
the trapdoor - volume three Marty Kane
Part Two - Using 5 Target Cards
clock layout
- Black Modular Mode
- Red Modular Mode
- Compass-Direction Version
spell or deal, it's up to you!\nspectator thinks of any card in packet, magician divines it, then choose to either down/under deal to it or spell to it.\npeter duffie
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
Spell Or Deal, It's Up to You!
Spectator thinks of any card in packet, magician divines it, then choose to either down/under deal to it or spell to it.
the triple mystery\nthree cards selected, first at named number up to ten, stop trick with second, last card spelled out\nfrederick braue\njohn northern hilliard\n"the triple mystery" (john northern hilliard, magical bulletin, june 1924)\nstop card trick\njohn northern hilliard\none to ten\nfrederick braue
1997
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue, John Northern Hilliard
The Triple Mystery
three cards selected, first at named number up to ten, stop trick with second, last card spelled out
Inspired by
"The Triple Mystery" (John Northern Hilliard, Magical Bulletin, June 1924)
spell of the joker\n"joker" is spelled four times, an ace appears every time, impromptu, riffle cull\njerry sadowitz
1997/98
thanks to zarrow Jerry Sadowitz
Spell of the Joker
"joker" is spelled four times, an Ace appears every time, impromptu, riffle cull
the illegitimate location\nwith lots of flourish cuts, spelling this is not your card but this is\nharry levine\nright here is your card\nwilliam p. miesel
1998
the trapdoor - volume three Harry Levine
The Illegitimate Location
with lots of flourish cuts, spelling this is not your card but this is
wessel's aces\nshuffled deck, four aces are found through various procedures, stop, pop out, transformation and spelling of spectator's name\ntoby wessel
1999
impressing jodie foster Toby Wessel
Wessel's Aces
shuffled deck, four aces are found through various procedures, stop, pop out, transformation and spelling of spectator's name
spellathon\n3x4 card layout on table, card selected via instructions and spelled to in rest of deck to find selected card\nkarl fulves
2001
hex squared Karl Fulves
Spellathon
3x4 card layout on table, card selected via instructions and spelled to in rest of deck to find selected card
king quartet\nno. 24, card found by spelling "king" multiple times, kings show up as finale\nkarl fulves\nfrank garcia\nspeller transition\nfrank garcia\nroyal rescue\nkarl fulves
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Frank Garcia
King Quartet
No. 24, card found by spelling "King" multiple times, kings show up as finale
make the cards match\nno. 88, five cards matched with other five cards\nmartin gardner\nhoward a. adams\n"packeten one" (howard a. adams, "o.i.c.u.f.e.s.p" vol. 9)\nthe odds against\nkarl fulves\nhoward a. adams
2001
new self-working card tricks Martin Gardner, Howard A. Adams
Make the Cards Match
No. 88, five cards matched with other five cards
Related to
"Packeten One" (Howard A. Adams, "O.I.C.U.F.E.S.P" Vol. 9)
do another one\ntop card used to count down, arrived-at card also, and so on, until eventually selection is found\ndavid malek
2001
rebel without a pause David Malek
Do Another One
top card used to count down, arrived-at card also, and so on, until eventually selection is found
never fails\ncard found by spelling to famous magicians, sucker element, locator card\ngary plants\nfever nails\njason england
2004
lecture notes - the second super session Gary Plants
Never Fails
card found by spelling to famous magicians, sucker element, locator card
hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia\nselection is spelled to, four aces found, off-beat presentation\ntyler wilson\nspelllar\nmichael feldman
2010
reinventing the real Tyler Wilson
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia
selection is spelled to, four Aces found, off-beat presentation
eight cards espial\nno-touch selection with ace-8 of clubs packet, selection named in the end\njim steinmeyer
2013
ensuing impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer
Eight Cards Espial
no-touch selection with Ace-8 of Clubs packet, selection named in the end
seven cards examined\nno-touch selection with ace-7 of hearts packet, selection named in the end\njim steinmeyer
2013
ensuing impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer
Seven Cards Examined
no-touch selection with Ace-7 of Hearts packet, selection named in the end
chicagoism\npacket, spelling, also over phone\njim steinmeyer\neddie joseph\n"jasonism" (eddie joseph, sphinx sept. 1946)
2014
treacherous impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer, Eddie Joseph
duplex spelling trick\n\ndr. stanley jaks\nhoward's simplex speller\nhoward albright\nalbrights duplex spelling trick\ndr. stanley jaks\nhoward albright
2014
the incredible dr. jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
magic word play\nspelling her choice of magic spells from a list of spells, the spectator locates their selection.\nmarty kane
2015
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 9 Marty Kane
Magic Word Play
Spelling her choice of magic spells from a list of spells, the spectator locates their selection.
heliocentrick\na card is selected and returned to the deck. starting with a packet of cards, the magician spells a planet chosen by a spectator. the selection is found at the conclusion of the spelling.\nmax maven
2015
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 10 Max Maven
Heliocentrick
A card is selected and returned to the deck. Starting with a packet of cards, the magician spells a planet chosen by a spectator. The selection is found at the conclusion of the spelling.
box number\nthe magician uses the spectator's name and some cards determined by her name to arrive at a card the magician earlier predicted.\nlewis jones\nfabrication\nsteve beam
2015
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 9 Lewis Jones
Box Number
The magician uses the spectator's name and some cards determined by her name to arrive at a card the magician earlier predicted.
the second world's greatest magician\nhumorous revelation of a selected card.\nsteve beam\nthe world's greatest magician\nsteve beam
2015
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 9 Steve Beam
selected card at any number\ncard at any number effect where the spectator spells the number.\nsteve beam
2015
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 9 Steve Beam
Selected Card at Any Number
Card at any number effect where the spectator spells the number.
jury conjury\nthe magician uses the court cards as a jury to identify a foreperson (four of a selected suit) for the jury\nmarty kane\naustralian self-help\nalex elmsley
2015
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 9 Marty Kane
Jury Conjury
The magician uses the court cards as a jury to identify a foreperson (four of a selected suit) for the jury
a childish spelling trick\ntwo selections lost and shuffled in the deck, spelled to cleanly, with demonstration spell & faro placement\nalex hansford
2016
sprezzatura Alex Hansford
A Childish Spelling Trick
two selections lost and shuffled in the deck, spelled to cleanly, with demonstration spell & faro placement
spelllar\ncard named, four piles made by spelling to it in different languages, even made-up one, all kings found\nmichael feldman\nhippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia\ntyler wilson
2017
the pages are blank Michael Feldman
Spelllar
card named, four piles made by spelling to it in different languages, even made-up one, all Kings found
tarot trip\nspectator spells things in fourteen-card packet to find selection from tarot deck\njohn hostler\n"dunbury lie speller" (jon racherbaumer, inside tracks, 1993)
2018
firkin of deipotent trouvailles John Hostler
Tarot Trip
spectator spells things in fourteen-card packet to find selection from tarot deck