Switching the Envelope

142 entries in Paper / Envelopes / Switching the Envelope
Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
The Spirit Envelope three selections, slip of paper with their names appears in previously empty envelope
Variations 1897
New Era Card Tricks
173
Two Vanished Handkerchiefs Reproduced from a Nest of Three Envelopes spectator seals nest of envelope, two handkerchiefs vanish and reappear inside, one in each, loading envelopes behind and taking out inner envelope from behind
 		1903
Later Magic
294
Das mysteriöse Couvert envelope hangs on stage, answers to questions appear inside, switch on tray, black art
 		Nov. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 11)
172
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Telepathisches Kontrollsystem. No. 16, playing card is selected and placed inside a book, on blank piece of paper sealed inside an envelope, name of card and page number appears
 		1926
Magische Miniaturen
54
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Rätselhafte Vorausbestimmung prediction in envelope, envelope switched with chair servante
 		1930
Zauberkunststücke
52
Theodore Annemann The Modernized Reading for single reading or getting one ahead
VariationsAlso published here June 1935
The Jinx (Issue 9)
34
e. Change of Envelope, Containing a Bill, by Sleight of Hand bottom change with envelope, stack of envelopes in left hand
 		1937
Money Magic
12
f. Switching An Envelope Containing A Bill with easel
 		1937
Money Magic
15
g. Envelope and Blotting Paper envelope is switched and initialed
 		1937
Money Magic
15
Envelope Switch with stack of envelopes
 		1937
Six Bits More
4
Franklin M. Chapman Cocktail Pix cocktail picks with different colors are put in four envelopes, colors are divined behind back
 		Oct. 1938
Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 1 No. 4)
2
Al Baker Nested Envelopes Switch
Nov. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 67)
465
Envelope Switch double lift
 		1939
Scots Magic
6
Eddie Clever Master of Will three cards in three envelopes, same cards are selected from other deck and were predicted
 		Dec. 1939
Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 2 No. 6)
1
Envelope Switch flapless with stack of envelopes, similar to Alan Shaxon's envelope switch
 		1939
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 1 No. 3&4)
18
E. D. Wolff Astral Ad ads cut out of newspaper put in envelope, one chosen and word in it chosen, divined
Also published here Feb. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 78)
509
Dr. Richard Rowe Envelopes Switch using tablet
 		1940
More Card Manipulations (Issue 3)
44
Envelope Switch flapless, with stack of envelopes
 		1941
Our Mysteries
30
Alban's L'écriture de la parole named words appear on paper in envelope, presentation apparently using modern technique, wires etc.
 		June 1941
La Baguette Magique (Issue 6)
7
Al Baker The Flapless Envelope Switch "Baker Method"
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1941
Magical Ways and Means
26
James F. Herpick Envelope Switch
VariationsAlso published here Sep. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 17)
74
Theodore Annemann Modernized Reading for single reading or getting one ahead
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
148
E. D. Wolff The Astral Ad ads cut out of newspaper put in envelope, one chosen and word in it chosen, divined
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
165
Fredric Kolb Envelope Switch and Peek
1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
10
Envelope Switch flap removed, similar to Alan Shaxon's envelope switch
 		1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
42
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley It's A Small World spectator marks any place on a globe, prediction, envelope switch behind chair
Related toVariations 1947
Gems of Mental Magic
9
George G. Kaplan Envelope Switch
1948
The Fine Art of Magic
115
Al Baker Al Baker's Envelope Switch window envelopes, Q&A routine application
VariationsAlso published here 1949
Mental Magic
40
Flapless Envelope Switch
1951
Mind Reader's Digest
13
Don Tanner Trio Plus One four selections in four envelopes, fifth card torn and pieces put in fifth envelope, when spectators open their envelopes they find a piece and the selections are all together in the fifth envelope
 		Aug. 1953
The Phoenix (Issue 288)
1151
Harlan Tarbell Tarbell Phantom Sticker envelope switch, method to transfer sticker from envelope to envelope
 		1954
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
131
Gustl Schieb Mein Tituba Trick pegasus page from chosen magazine, to nest of envelopes which were checked before
 		1955
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 16 No. 3)
300
Amazing James Randi Deliver the Billets getting billets with envelope switch, window envelope, Q&A routine application
Inspired by Aug. 1955
Ibidem (Issue 2)
13
Tony Corinda (10) The Switch and the Force general comments, envelope, billet and cards
 		1958
Predictions
95
Tony Corinda The Bare Hand Envelope Switch switching two visible envelopes, one for the other
 		1958
Predictions
97
Tony Corinda (7) Switching of Envelopes
1959
Question and Answer (Readings)
347
Dr. William Weyeneth Der Hosenträger switching envelopes, suspenders
 		1960
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 21 No. 4&5)
983
Edward Victor Papperclipped Envelope Switch
1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
259
James G. Thompson Jr. Who Killed Mr. X? name of murder is divined, blood stains appear under paper
 		1967
Top Secrets of Magic — Volume 2
242
Tony Cole Duo Flight three blank cards, geometric shape drawn on center one and those placed in envelope, same procedure with written name and second envelope, transposition, gaffed envelopes, see also p. 402 for suggestion by Robert Byrne
 		Dec. 1970
The Pallbearers Review (Vol. 6 No. 2)
389
Paul Siegel Envelope Switch
1972
Doorway to Delusion
17
Al Baker Al Baker's Initially, Envelope In Cut Envelope Switch No. 623
Related to 1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
174
Roy Johnson Cookhill a la O.T.L.!!! card transposition in signed envelopes
Related to 1973
Magick (Issue 74)
367
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
 		June 1974
The Pallbearers Review (Vol. 9 No. 8)
741
Al Mann Instant Mindreader
June 1974
The Pallbearers Review (Vol. 9 No. 8)
744
Barrie Richardson Thoughts In Transit spectator draws a figure and a number, both are sealed in envelopes, magician reveals both and the original also travel into an other envelope
 		May 1976
Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 9)
260
Al Mann The Mounds of Ishtar four cards selected and put in four envelopes are divined, flap envelope
 		1976
The Third Ecstasy
17
Roy Johnson 3rd Dimensional - A Banknote Switch for One Ahead Routines
Inspired byRelated to 1976
Extra Lecture
17
Al Mann The Voice from the Abyss chosen card or word appears on a blank paper sealed in a signed envelope, Abyss envelope
 		1977
The Sibylline Messages
7
Al Mann The Legal Tenders serial number is divined, with Abyss envelope
 		1977
The Sibylline Messages
8
Al Mann, Joseph Dunninger The Ghost of the Unborn two envelopes predicting a three-letter and a five-letter word, spectator can chose one and a word from a book, word is predicted in envelope, in other envelope is prediction of a word that was not chosen and of the length of word that will be chosen
 		1977
Of Words and Wizards
1
Erwin Schussel Sonic Sight spectator seals bill in envelope before the show
 		1977
Magick (Issue 194)
969
Roy Johnson Flawless envelope switch with stack
Inspired byVariationsAlso published here 1977
Third Dimension
24
Alan Shaxon Flapless - with a Flap - Shaxon with stack of envelopes
Also published here 1977
Third Dimension
27
Mike Gancia Colour in View item written on card and sealed in envelope is secretly read
Related toVariations 1977
Third Dimension
29
Al Mann, Mr. Zodiac A Bonus - Through the Threshold spectator writes question on a business card, which is then sealed, question is divined / answered
Related to 1978
The Tesseract
21
Al Mann The Circean Vessels flapless envelope switch, same as Shaxon envelope switch
 		1978
The Tesseract
22
C. L. Boarde By the Numbers - Variation B numbers written on papers are placed inside envelopes to chose a page, flapless envelope switch, range
 		1978
Mainly Mental Vol. 2 — Book Tests
93
Karrell Fox "Pro"-Diction prediction envelope switched with newspaper
 		1979
Another Book
157
Roy Johnson Third Dimensional borrowed bill in envelope, number divined
Related to 1979
Final Call
40
Justin Branch Card Envelope Steal card in envelope is stolen out
Inspired by 1979
Cards in Confidence — Volume One
31
Willy "Tex Williams" Peter Der Austauschumschlag
1980
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 41 No. 1)
16
Bruce Bernstein Three Way Prediction word, number and city are written on billet, using envelopes
Inspired byAlso published here 1981
Twenty Effects for Psychic Entertainers
52
Al Mann The Essence of Thought Q&A with one sitter, with envelopes
Inspired by 1982
Of Gifts and Talents
1
Al Mann The Circean Vessels flapless envelope switch
 		1982
Of Gifts and Talents
2
Al Mann Threshold Three one person reading, knowing what is written on card, spectator gets two envelopes one with his card and one with message from performer, with variation
Inspired by
  • "The Threshold of Miracle" in "Sensational Mentalism, Part II"
 1982
Of Gifts and Talents
4
Switch with Stack of Envelope
1982
Creditable Conjuring
7
Joseph Dunninger A Medium at Work envelope switch for Q&A
 		1983
Master Billet Tests
9
Al Mann Envelope Switch two versions
 		1983
Master Billet Tests
10
Al Mann Destiny's Disciple question in envelope is answered, spectator gets envelope with prediction what he should do in the future
Related to Aug. 1983
Magick (Issue 322)
1607
Neil Somerville Color Wheel colored pieces of cardboard placed inside envelopes, spectator choses a color and finds envelope with matching color
 		July 1984
Magick (Issue 334)
1669
Robert Cassidy Final Version: The Three Envelope Test name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1984
The Art of Mentalism
25
Flapless Envelope Switch
1984
The Art of Mentalism
26
Robert Cassidy Postscript to the Three Envelope Test moveless version of Final Version: The Three Envelope Test
Related to 1984
The Art of Mentalism
33
Switching Stack flapless envelope, switching several in a row
 		1985
Self-Working Paper Magic
43
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Ulta-plus! Close-up Mental Act multi-phase routine
  • one of several bottle caps is chosen, matching beer is produced from jacket
  • name of person written on paper is burnt and divined by performer
  • chosen zodiac sign appears on boiled egg, inside the shell
  • chosen tune is heard from box, which is later to be shown empty
Variations Aug. 1987
Magick (Issue 394)
1967
James F. Herpick Envelope Switch
Also published here 1989
Self-Working Coin Magic
73
Alexander de Cova Der Mandragones Umschlag envelope in clear plastic bag used to switch items
Inspired by
  • "Perfect Match" (Larry White)
 1992
Ein Profi packt aus...
83
Flapless Envelope Switch
Dec. 1992
The Minotaur (Vol. 4 No. 4)
15
Roy Johnson, Mark Leveridge Envelope Stack to switch something
Inspired by
  • "Flawless" (Roy Johnson, Third Dimension)
 1992
Magic with Credit Cards
8
Envelope Switch with stack of envelopes
 		1992
Magic with Credit Cards
44
Flapless Envelope Addition
June 1992
Magic (Vol. 1 No. 10)
23
Richard Mark Into the Fourth Dimension three envelope test, name, hobby and zodiac sign, symbol duplication as finale
 		Sep. 1992
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 3)
1
Richard Mark Shaxon Flap Variation
Sep. 1992
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 3)
1
Zen's Envelope Switch flapless type
 		1993
Wise Guy
46
Gary Dudash Dot-Dash Dudash (Less Is Morse) five envelopes on rod, using Dudash Envelope Switcher
Related to Mar. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 9)
13
Gary Dudash The Dudash Envelope Switcher envelope is placed inside sleeve and switches, similar to Switcheroo
Related to Apr. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 10)
12
Basil Horwitz Fingertip Prediction three blue-backed cards are sealed in an envelope, three red-backed card chosen by spectators, they match
 		1994
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 3
55
Alan Shaxon Shaxon Envelope
1994
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 3
55
Rudolf Braunmüller Der Umschlag-Stapel-Austausch about switching with a stack of envelopes, see following items
 		July 1994
Intermagic (Vol. 18 No. 4 & 5)
186
Roy Johnson Der Tadellos-Umschlag with stack of envelopes
Also published here July 1994
Intermagic (Vol. 18 No. 4 & 5)
186
Alan Shaxon Die Alan Shaxon Verbesserung with stack of envelopes
Also published here July 1994
Intermagic (Vol. 18 No. 4 & 5)
188
Mike Gancia Der Info-Umschlag with stack of envelopes
Related to July 1994
Intermagic (Vol. 18 No. 4 & 5)
189
Ronald B. Edwards Der Schnell-Umtausch with stack of envelopes
 		July 1994
Intermagic (Vol. 18 No. 4 & 5)
191
George G. Kaplan Der Groß-Umschlag switching method for large envelopes
 		Nov. 1994
Intermagic (Vol. 19 No. 1)
20
Jim Steinmeyer Headline Prediction
  • Conjuring
a small chest is mailed in advance
Related to Jan. 1994
Magic (Vol. 3 No. 5)
47
Jim Steinmeyer Headline Prediction: The Sequel
  • Conjuring
two more prediction chests
Related to Feb. 1994
Magic (Vol. 3 No. 6)
53
Robert Cassidy The Three Envelope Test name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined, technical variation of routine in The Art of Mentalism
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1995
The Art of Mentalism 2
21
Marv Long Red Roses Just For You several envelopes are distributed to several people, one is chosen and person puts envelope in box, content envelope is the only odd one "Roses for you", billet box
 		Mar. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 9)
1
Basil Horwitz Ultimate Challenge Thought and Clairvoyance spectator writes date of birth, favorite color and hobby on card and selects a card with a word, all is divined by performer, envelope switch
Related toVariations 1997
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz — Volume 4
38
Lee Earle The "X" Cards divination of information of two credit cards, both sealed in envelopes
Inspired by 1997
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 5)
285
Bruce Bernstein Impossible Bank Night before the show, bill is signed and placed inside envelope, spectator hands stack of envelopes during show and all but one are burnt
Also published here 1997
Psi-Kicks
8
Richard Mark Mental Credit spectator's credit card in envelope changes places with performer's credit card in envelope
Variations 2000
Mind Warp
21
Richard Mark Envelope Switch similar to Flapless Envelope Switch
 		2000
Mind Warp
21
Darwin Ortiz Envelope Switch Himber Wallet
 		2002
Scams & Fantasies with Cards
204
Andy Nyman The Wet Headline Scenario! envelope switching anecdote
Related toAlso published here 2002
Fight Dirty!
[19]
Al Baker The Flapless Envelope Switch "Baker Method"
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Magical Ways and Means)
164
Al Baker Al Baker's Envelope Switch window envelopes, Q&A routine application
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Mental Magic)
306
Neil Tobin, Larry Becker, Ted Lesley The Big Game bill is located among several envelopes and serial number is divined, using the Teleport Envelope
Inspired by 2003
2003 U.S. Master Class Notes
23
Barrie Richardson Guess What?
  • From My Thoughts
phone number and name and personal information written and put in envelope, all divined
 		June 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 6)
72
Robert Cassidy The Three Envelope Test name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined, technical variation of routine in The Art of Mentalism
Related toAlso published here 2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
27
Wonder Man Fred Headline Prediction oder Headline Production on the headline prediction, sent by mail
  • Die massgeblichen Kriterien
  • Die Herstellung gleicher Umschläge
  • Der Austausch
 		2004
Semi-Mental Journey
289
Jon Allen Thought-of Card in Envelope bill seen in window envelope, later it is "thought-of" card
 		2009
Experience: The Magic of Jon Allen
89
Doug Segal Modified Shaxon Envelope
2009
Mind Blasters II
43
Jim Steinmeyer Flapless Envelope Switch
July 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 7)
18
Andy Nyman The Wet Headline Scenario! envelope switching anecdote
Also published here 2010
Bulletproof
132
Wolfgang Moser Kuvertaustausch envelope switch, using the "trouser-leg-servante"
 		2011
Kreationen
31
Barrie Richardson Envelope Switch palm switch
 		2011
Curtain Call
10
Barrie Richardson Daley's Delight Switch Variation with envelopes
 		2011
Curtain Call
191
Jim Steinmeyer Your Act in Review
  • Conjuring
prediction in nest of envelope
 		Oct. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)
34
Bruce Bernstein Taboo Envelopes
2012
Taboo
4
Bruce Bernstein Construction of the Taboo Envelopes
2012
Taboo
14
Bruce Bernstein Three Way Prediction word, number and city are written on billet, using envelopes
Also published here 2012
Unreal
48
Bruce Bernstein Impossible Bank Night before the show, bill is signed and placed inside envelope, spectator hands stack of envelopes during show and all but one are burnt
Also published here 2012
Unreal
83
Robert Cassidy The Three Envelope Test - The Inside Dope billets in envelopes
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
166
Robert Cassidy The Three Envelope Test 1982 name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined
Also published here 2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
385
Flapless Envelope Switch
2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
387
Robert Cassidy The Three Envelope Test 1996 name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined, technical variation of routine in The Art of Mentalism
Also published here 2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
391
Robert Cassidy The Pocket Dump 1988 pieces of information are written down, sealed in envelopes and later divined
  • How to Make a Shaxon Flap Envelope
 		2013
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy — Volume 2: Fundamentals
401
Alexander de Cova Shaxon-Umschlag II with stack of envelopes à la Alan Shaxon
Also published here Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 4)
19
Colin McLeod Devil-May-Care mailed prediction contains two envelopes, one predicts which one spectator will select and the other predicts first couple of word of newspaper
Inspired by 2014
Divine
148
Alan Shaxon, Alexander de Cova Der Austausch nach Alan Shaxon
2015
Burners — Vol. 1
95
Alexander de Cova Shaxon-Umschlag II with stack of envelopes à la Alan Shaxon
Also published here 2015
Burners — Vol. 1
269
Alexander de Cova Die Vorhersage on the envelope switch behind the back of a chair for a prediction (Okito)
Also published here 2016
Arbeitsbuch Misdirection
55
Eric C. Lewis Improved Zens Envelope Switch
Also published here
  • A Choice of Miracles, Eric Lewis, 1980
 Jan. 2018
Genii (Vol. 81 No. 1)
35
Luke Jermay Flapless Window Envelope modified construction
 		2019
Lecture Notes
18
Andy Nyman The pass under switch
2020
Foreseen
19
Flapless Envelope Switch
2023
From The Shadows
26
Roberto Giobbi Himber Napkin using a folded napkin to switch flat items
 		2024
Unexpected Agenda (Issue Sep. 24)
279
Flapless Envelope Switch
2024
Repertoire II
11
Richard Mark Psychometric Fourth Dimension three envelopes with a name from the past, a current activity and a astrological symbol are prepared by spectator before the show, performer knows which envelope contains which information and also what it is
 		35
Mindbending Meltdown
20
Basil Horwitz, Richard Mark Envelope Switching Method based on Shaxon Flap
 		35
Mindbending Meltdown
21