several cards having been freely chosen by the company, returned and shuffled, and the pack placed in a person's pocket, to make such person draw out one by one the chosen cards\nspectator extracts (top) card from his pocket, favorite of herrmann\n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
Several Cards having been freely chosen by the Company, Returned and Shuffled, and the Pack placed in a Person's Pocket, to make such Person draw out one by one the chosen Cards
spectator extracts (top) card from his pocket, favorite of Herrmann
a card having been drawn and returned, and the pack shuffled, to divide the pack into several heaps on the table, and to cause the drawn card to appear in such heap as the company may choose\n\n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
A Card having been Drawn and Returned, and the Pack shuffled, to divide the Pack into several Heaps on the Table, and to cause the Drawn Card to appear in such heap as the Company may choose
a card having been drawn and returned, and the pack shuffled, to place on the table six rows of six cards each, and to discover the chosen card by a throw of the dice\n\n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
A Card having been drawn and returned, and the Pack shuffled, to place on the Table six Rows of six Cards each, and to discover the chosen Card by a throw of the Dice
clairvoyance by touch\nchosen card is extracted from deck in spectator's pocket, the repeat in which spectator extracts right card\n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
Clairvoyance by Touch
chosen card is extracted from deck in spectator's pocket, the repeat in which spectator extracts right card
a card having been thought of by one spectator, to offer the pack to another, and cause him to draw the same card\npsychological force & out\n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
A Card having been Thought of by one Spectator, to offer the Pack to another, and cause him to draw the same Card
a card being freely chosen from the pack, replaced, and the pack shuffled, to make any given card change to the one chosen\ncontrol, palm & top change\n unknown
1890
more magic
Unknown
A Card being freely Chosen from the Pack, replaced, and the Pack shuffled, to make any Given Card Change to the one Chosen
der wahrsagende würfel\nno. 15, deck cut into six piles by spectator, number chosen with die, selection is in designated pile, card palmed out and added onto correct pile\n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der wahrsagende Würfel
No. 15, deck cut into six piles by spectator, number chosen with die, selection is in designated pile, card palmed out and added onto correct pile
der zuschauer als kartenkünstler\nspectator touches card named by performer in face-down fan, under-the-fan force with bottom card dragged to other side\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der Zuschauer als Kartenkünstler
spectator touches card named by performer in face-down fan, under-the-fan force with bottom card dragged to other side
das wiederfinden zweier karten\nmatrix-layout, magician's choice of two cards\n unknown\ngezwungene wahl\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
prof. hofzinser's geheimnis\n"die isolierte karte", spectator locates card via matrix-layout of deck on table and magician's choice\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\ngezwungene wahl\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Prof. Hofzinser's Geheimnis
"Die isolierte Karte", spectator locates card via matrix-layout of deck on table and magician's choice
der allwissende künstler\nfour selections shuffled into deck, piles made and selection choses pile with selections\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der allwissende Künstler
four selections shuffled into deck, piles made and selection choses pile with selections
the spectator as conjurer\nspectator shoots chosen number of pins on shower of cards with pistol, they're found in selection\n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
The Spectator as Conjurer
spectator shoots chosen number of pins on shower of cards with pistol, they're found in selection
my darling\ncard named by spectator, three cards chosen and tabled, then one of those chosen, it is the named selection, trying for verbal king of hearts force\narthur toskana
1900
die zauberwelt Arthur Toskana
My Darling
card named by spectator, three cards chosen and tabled, then one of those chosen, it is the named selection, trying for verbal King of Hearts force
denken und vergessen\ntwo cards chosen by a spectator and replaced, one named and one "forgotten", named appears at named number, other one chosen by another spectator\ncharles arbre\nzum kartenkunststück "denken und vergessen"\neduard w. lufa
1900
die zauberwelt Charles Arbre
Denken und Vergessen
two cards chosen by a spectator and replaced, one named and one "forgotten", named appears at named number, other one chosen by another spectator
die vier könige\n"hofzinser's kartenkünste v."
card thought of, three cards chosen from a chosen packet, another card quickly taken out of pocketed deck by spectator, assembly, three double facers\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\ndie vier könige\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\ndie vier könige\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1901
die zauberwelt Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Die vier Könige
"Hofzinser's Kartenkünste V."
card thought of, three cards chosen from a chosen packet, another card quickly taken out of pocketed deck by spectator, assembly, three double facers
das kartenrätsel\nfour selections shuffled back, deck delt into piles of four cards each, all selections are in chosen pile\ncarl willmann
1904
die zauberwelt Carl Willmann
Das Kartenrätsel
four selections shuffled back, deck delt into piles of four cards each, all selections are in chosen pile
die anziehungskraft gezogener karten\nspectator finds his own card, using an unexplained switch of a card for a palmed card\na. j.
1904
die zauberwelt A. J.
Die Anziehungskraft gezogener Karten
spectator finds his own card, using an unexplained switch of a card for a palmed card
die vier könige\ncard thought of, then a spectator extracts it from pocket, three matching cards found, then assembly, four double facers\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\ndie vier könige\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nthe four kings\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1910
kartenkünste Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Die Vier Könige
card thought of, then a spectator extracts it from pocket, three matching cards found, then assembly, four double facers
a remarkable coincidence\nspectator cuts deck in three piles, remembers a card and cuts it back, second spectator locates card, two key cards\noswald rae
1928
sub rosa Oswald Rae
A Remarkable Coincidence
spectator cuts deck in three piles, remembers a card and cuts it back, second spectator locates card, two key cards
stage location\nthree selections found in spectator's pockets, one by spectator himself, variation of alexander herrmann's "the egyptian pocket"\n unknown\nalexander herrmann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown, Alexander Herrmann
Stage Location
three selections found in spectator's pockets, one by spectator himself, variation of Alexander Herrmann's "The Egyptian Pocket"
a slick card routine\ncombo in which spectator finds selection, card is predicted, poker game is dealt, slick card and set-up\nfrank lane
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Frank Lane
A Slick Card Routine
combo in which spectator finds selection, card is predicted, poker game is dealt, slick card and set-up
remote control improved\nodd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face\norville wayne meyer\nremote control\ntheodore annemann\nonce in a life time\njack vosburgh\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer\ncard not in wallet\nfred lessor
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Orville Wayne Meyer
Remote Control Improved
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face
remote control\nodd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face, red-blue sticky double backer\ntheodore annemann\n"remote control" (the sphinx, july 1929, max holden's column, description without method)\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer\nonce in a life time\njack vosburgh\nimpromptu remote control\nedward marlo\ntheodore annemann\nremotely possible\nkarl fulves\nchicago control - wrong ace\nkarl fulves\nthe three roses\nroberto giobbi\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Remote Control
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face, red-blue sticky double backer
subconscious mystery\none of four cards marked, shuffled in four piles, spectator choses pile with marked cards, dressing for ace assembly\ndr. william bates
1938
the jinx 1-50 Dr. William Bates
Subconscious Mystery
one of four cards marked, shuffled in four piles, spectator choses pile with marked cards, dressing for Ace Assembly
simultaneous magic\nfour decks, four people think of a card and later spell it (progressive spelling set-up)\n unknown
1939
more card manipulations
Unknown
Simultaneous Magic
four decks, four people think of a card and later spell it (progressive spelling set-up)
utility routine\nsvengali deck with the different cards stacked, ends clean, bridge deal finale\njames g. thompson jr.
1939
the jinx 51-100 James G. Thompson Jr.
Utility Routine
Svengali deck with the different cards stacked, ends clean, bridge deal finale
remote control improved\nodd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face\ntheodore annemann\norville wayne meyer\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer
1939
the incorporated strange secrets Theodore Annemann, Orville Wayne Meyer
Remote Control Improved
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face
the pickpocket\nthree selections, deck put in spectator's pocket, deck removed but selection remains, repeat, then performer quickly takes out one card which is third selection\njean hugard\nfrederick braue\nder taschendieb\njean hugard
1941
the stripper deck Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
The Pickpocket
three selections, deck put in spectator's pocket, deck removed but selection remains, repeat, then performer quickly takes out one card which is third selection
once in a life time\nodd-backed unknown card is chosen from face\njack vosburgh\nremote control\ntheodore annemann\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer
1941
the jinx 101-151 Jack Vosburgh
selected cards from spectator's pocket\nspectator has deck in pocket and pulls out selected cards\n unknown
1941/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 1
Unknown
Selected Cards from Spectator's Pocket
spectator has deck in pocket and pulls out selected cards
joe berg's "count down" card mystery\nspectator does some dealing and remembering, then finds his own card via fan force\njoe berg\ntribute to tarbell\nrichard osterlind
1941/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 1 Joe Berg
Joe Berg's "Count Down" Card Mystery
spectator does some dealing and remembering, then finds his own card via fan force
dial divination\nknife spun on table points to selection, nine duplicates\njean hugard\nfrederick braue
1942
prepared cards and accessories Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
Dial Divination
knife spun on table points to selection, nine duplicates
cagliostro's spectacles\nspectator puts on special glasses when the cards are spread in front of him, he names all of the selections\n shaman\nan idea of delands, credit reference on page 191\nbifocals\n shaman\nbluecue\nthomas alan waters\nblind man's bluff\nsimon lovell
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Shaman
Cagliostro's Spectacles
spectator puts on special glasses when the cards are spread in front of him, he names all of the selections
subconscious mystery\none of four cards marked, shuffled in four piles, spectator choses pile with marked cards, dressing for ace assembly\ndr. william bates
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Dr. William Bates
Subconscious Mystery
one of four cards marked, shuffled in four piles, spectator choses pile with marked cards, dressing for Ace Assembly
heaps\nas rusduck, spectator finds his own card, a lot of dealing, tantalizer\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nheaps again\njohn hamilton
1946
the phoenix 51-100 Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Heaps
as Rusduck, spectator finds his own card, a lot of dealing, Tantalizer
"out of this world" followup - effect number 1\nspectator finds card that was selected at other end of room\nj. b. bobo
1947
watch this one! J. B. Bobo
"Out of this World" Followup - Effect Number 1
spectator finds card that was selected at other end of room
heaps again\nspectator finds his own card, with just eight cards, sort of tantalizer\njohn hamilton\nheaps\nrussell "rusduck" duck\ndown & out\njohn hamilton
1947
the phoenix 101-150 John Hamilton
Heaps again
spectator finds his own card, with just eight cards, sort of Tantalizer
the "stop!" fan discovery\nfan force\ngeorge g. kaplan\nfeminine intuition\njörg alexander weber\nforked fan force\nsteve beam\nthe "stop!" fan discovery\ngeorge g. kaplan
1948
the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan
a quadruplicate mystery\nfour spectators each find their selection\npaul lepaul\nto change three cards, placed in the pocket of a spectator, into three others previously chosen\ngordon wigan\nle paul's multiple discovery\njim ryan\npaul lepaul\nr.w. four card stunner\nrandy wakeman\nr.w. four-card stunner\nrandy wakeman\nsimon takes on le paul\nsimon lovell\nhomenaje a le paul\niñaki zabaletta
1949
the card magic of le paul Paul LePaul
spectator's magic count\nno. 25, performer thinks and writes down name of card, spectator deals down to any number and finds thought-of card on second try, re-count\njohn scarne
1950
scarne on card tricks John Scarne
Spectator's Magic Count
No. 25, performer thinks and writes down name of card, spectator deals down to any number and finds thought-of card on second try, re-count
magic in your own hands\nno. 29, spectator names a number between five and ten, card found at that number\ncliff green
1950
scarne on card tricks Cliff Green
Magic in Your Own Hands
No. 29, Spectator names a number between five and ten, card found at that number
hit the deck\nno. 41, performer holds deck, spectator hits deck away, selection is left in performer's hand\njohn scarne
1950
scarne on card tricks John Scarne
Hit the Deck
No. 41, Performer holds deck, spectator hits deck away, selection is left in performer's hand
pocket it\nreprint from grant's "the trixter" from 1933, spectator puts deck in his pocket and picks out his selection\na. deleport
1950
the phoenix 201 - 250 A. Deleport
Pocket It
reprint from Grant's "The Trixter" from 1933, spectator puts deck in his pocket and picks out his selection
half and half (elimination)\ndeck is always split in half and spectator decides which one is eliminated, last card is selection\nbill simon
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon
Half and Half (Elimination)
deck is always split in half and spectator decides which one is eliminated, last card is selection
the locator three of clubs\nspectator thrusts a known card into a card spread of 28 cards and his selection is found\nbill simon
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon
The Locator Three of Clubs
spectator thrusts a known card into a card spread of 28 cards and his selection is found
the marked card\nspectator makes a cross on a card behind his back, other spectator finds the card by selecting it from a fan\naage darling
1953
i'll read your mind Aage Darling
The Marked Card
spectator makes a cross on a card behind his back, other spectator finds the card by selecting it from a fan
a card and billet routine\ncards are noted on billets, cards on board, spectator selects a billet and throws a dart into the noted card\ntony corinda\nmaurice fogel
1959
billets Tony Corinda, Maurice Fogel
A Card and Billet Routine
cards are noted on billets, cards on board, spectator selects a billet and throws a dart into the noted card
the moving pencil\ncard signed on back, psychological face up spread force\nharry lorayne\nouija principle\nb.c. milnov\na question of sex\nroberto giobbi\nword association\nwayne dobson\ndie unterschrift\njörg alexander weber\ncompatibility\nwayne dobson\nusing equivoque in "the trick that cannot be explained"\npaul vigil
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
The Moving Pencil
card signed on back, psychological face up spread force
die drei wünsche\nspectator finds his card after making several choices, mirage type deck, ends clean\nwalter wenger\nmagie, vol. 36 no. 4, april 1956
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i Walter Wenger
Die Drei Wünsche
spectator finds his card after making several choices, mirage type deck, ends clean
the prediction (open or closed)\n"tenth effect", card touched face down, it is pushed in center of face-up deck which is then spread\nedward marlo
1962
tilt! Edward Marlo
The Prediction (Open or Closed)
"Tenth Effect", card touched face down, it is pushed in center of face-up deck which is then spread
impromptu remote control\nunknown odd-backed card is marked on back, a card selected via stop procedure with deck in glass is marked on face, turns out to be the same\nedward marlo\ntheodore annemann\nremote control\ntheodore annemann
1964
early marlo Edward Marlo, Theodore Annemann
Impromptu Remote Control
unknown odd-backed card is marked on back, a card selected via stop procedure with deck in glass is marked on face, turns out to be the same
blackstone's 10-card trick\nspectator finds his own card in ten-card packet\nharry blackstone\nharry louine\nblackstone's card\n unknown
1965
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Harry Blackstone, Harry Louine
a telling beat\nmethod to make a visual and tactile heart beat, spectator feels heart beat of performer and gets card\nwizard beal
1967
the art of close-up magic — volume 1 Wizard Beal
A Telling Beat
method to make a visual and tactile heart beat, spectator feels heart beat of performer and gets card
tri-find\nthree cards chosen and initialed, they are found via a procedure and with a display stand, see also p. 270 for reference\narthur hill
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Arthur Hill
Tri-Find
three cards chosen and initialed, they are found via a procedure and with a display stand, see also p. 270 for reference
intuition\nspectator locates another spectator's card from 6-card packet on table, first wrong but then transforms\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Intuition
spectator locates another spectator's card from 6-card packet on table, first wrong but then transforms
logic\ntwo cards chosen, one found by performer and one by spectator, red-black alternating\nfrancis j. baker\nan alternate detection\ntheodore annemann\nlogical odd event\nmarvin johnson
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Francis J. Baker
Logic
two cards chosen, one found by performer and one by spectator, red-black alternating
color cut\nshuffled deck cut into five packets, spectator removes bottom card of any packet and places it on top of any packet behind performer's back, card found, repeat, then a spectator finds card, one color crimped\ndai vernon
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Dai Vernon
Color Cut
shuffled deck cut into five packets, spectator removes bottom card of any packet and places it on top of any packet behind performer's back, card found, repeat, then a spectator finds card, one color crimped
the australian sixes\ntwo spectators find their cards\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)\nno force vanish & recovery\njon racherbaumer\nno drawing required\nedward marlo
1971
reputation-makers Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
the non-telephone telephone trick\nsmall packet, spectator selects a card, does some rearranging and is left with card\nnick conticello\n1654\nken de courcy
1972
tarbell course in magic — volume 7 Nick Conticello
The Non-Telephone Telephone Trick
small packet, spectator selects a card, does some rearranging and is left with card
x marks the spot\nunknown card is marked with x on back, spectator selects it from face, correction for "x deck" (see phoenix reference)\nedward marlo\nx-deck\nedward marlo\nimportant additions & changes to marlo's "x marks the spot"\nedward marlo
1972
kabbala — volume 1 Edward Marlo
X Marks the Spot
unknown card is marked with X on back, spectator selects it from face, correction for "X Deck" (see Phoenix reference)
stranger in a harem\nspectator finds selection among five cards, queens turn over at once, selection vanishes from top and reappears between reversed queens in center\nedward marlo
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
Stranger in a Harem
spectator finds selection among five cards, queens turn over at once, selection vanishes from top and reappears between reversed queens in center
bi-psychle\nspectator b finds spectator a's card from small packet, impromptu stooge\njerry k. hartman\npick a packet\njerry k. hartman
1974
card cavalcade ii Jerry K. Hartman
Bi-Psychle
spectator B finds spectator A's card from small packet, impromptu stooge
the magic lesson\n"two down-under routines"
four selections from fifteen-card packet made and found with down-under deal\nroy walton
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Roy Walton
The Magic Lesson
"Two Down-Under Routines"
four selections from fifteen-card packet made and found with down-under deal
smashing!\nspectator selects one out of three cards, it's the previously selected card\ndr. john nichols
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii Dr. John Nichols
Smashing!
spectator selects one out of three cards, it's the previously selected card
schulien's pile\nno. 6, spectator selects card from mess on table, it's his earlier selection (matt schulien used a psychological force)\nrussell t. barnhart
1975
the master palm Russell T. Barnhart
Schulien's Pile
No. 6, spectator selects card from mess on table, it's his earlier selection (Matt Schulien used a psychological force)
the divining rod\nno. 12, spectator choses card from tabled spread, it is selection, two handlings\nrussell t. barnhart
1975
the master palm Russell T. Barnhart
The Divining Rod
No. 12, spectator choses card from tabled spread, it is selection, two handlings
cut force with red back card\nno. 2, spectator cuts at his selection, palmed card added, color-changing back kicker\nrussell t. barnhart
1975
the master palm Russell T. Barnhart
Cut Force with Red Back Card
No. 2, spectator cuts at his selection, palmed card added, color-changing back kicker
ouija principle\nselection signed on the back is located by perfomer\nb.c. milnov\nthe moving pencil\nharry lorayne
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii B.C. Milnov
Ouija Principle
selection signed on the back is located by perfomer
pick a packet\nspectator uses ace of spades to select correct packet to form royal flush\njerry k. hartman\nbi-psychle\njerry k. hartman
1975
card fare Jerry K. Hartman
Pick a Packet
Spectator uses Ace of Spades to select correct packet to form Royal Flush
another variation\nfour cards selected and shuffled back, spectator takes any four cards which turn out to be selections\ndai vernon
1976
the first california lecture Dai Vernon
Another Variation
four cards selected and shuffled back, spectator takes any four cards which turn out to be selections
blankwave\nblank deck shown, spectator stabs blank card next to a card which changes into named card, then they all are printed\njon racherbaumer\nimpromptu blankwave\nrichard kaufman
1976
kabbala — volume 3 Jon Racherbaumer
Blankwave
blank deck shown, spectator stabs blank card next to a card which changes into named card, then they all are printed
dropsy diddle\nspectator locates selection by dropping coin on card in a spread, involves a gag with the card printed on the coin and a final card transformation\neddie fields\nworking against time\nsam schwartz\ncutting remarks\nscott weiser\ndarwin ortiz\nles shore\nthe lucky coin\nroberto giobbi
1976
the artful dodges of eddie fields Eddie Fields
Dropsy Diddle
Spectator locates selection by dropping coin on card in a spread, involves a gag with the card printed on the coin and a final card transformation
the lone stranger\nspectator locates own card by unknowingly placing it with a group of cards of a different color\nnick trost\nthe lone stranger\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part one Nick Trost
The Lone Stranger
Spectator locates own card by unknowingly placing it with a group of cards of a different color
the lazy magician\nno. 4, favorite of blackstone, card and its position thought-of in ten-card packet, down-under-deal after some procedure\n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
The Lazy Magician
No. 4, favorite of Blackstone, card and its position thought-of in ten-card packet, down-under-deal after some procedure
kenomental\nfair selection is marked on face. two possible effects: card is found by spectator from back or vanishes from deck\nlooy simonoff
1978
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Looy Simonoff
Kenomental
fair selection is marked on face. two possible effects: card is found by spectator from back or vanishes from deck
der taschendieb\nthree selections, deck put in spectator's pocket, deck removed but selection remains, repeat, then performer quickly takes out one card which is third selection\njean hugard\nthe pickpocket\njean hugard\nfrederick braue
1978
einfach wunderbar — wunderbar einfach Jean Hugard
Der Taschendieb
three selections, deck put in spectator's pocket, deck removed but selection remains, repeat, then performer quickly takes out one card which is third selection
streaker\ntabled spread of ten cards, when spectator runs finger along, force card is dragged with finger
- the streaker principle
- performance\nterry lagerould
1979
close-up entertainer Terry LaGerould
Streaker
tabled spread of ten cards, when spectator runs finger along, force card is dragged with finger
open selection\nfive cards removed from deck, of those the spectator choses two, they're the selections, two methods\nfrancis haxton\n5-card hofzinser\nfrancis haxton\nlottery\nkarl fulves
1979
the chronicles Francis Haxton
Open Selection
five cards removed from deck, of those the spectator choses two, they're the selections, two methods
finger on the card\nselection replaced, performer removes card for value and suit, second card is selection, spectator then finds selection in deck, sucker\ngary ouellet\nfinger on the card revisited\ngary ouellet
1979
finger on the card Gary Ouellet
Finger on the Card
selection replaced, performer removes card for value and suit, second card is selection, spectator then finds selection in deck, sucker
you did it again!\nsix cards, spectator thinks one, is turned over by spectator himself, repeat\nedward marlo\njon racherbaumer
1980
hierophant Edward Marlo, Jon Racherbaumer
You Did It Again!
six cards, spectator thinks one, is turned over by spectator himself, repeat
the last card\nwheel with four sections, cards distributed onto the sections and eliminated in stages, last card is selection\njohn f. mendoza\n"the last card" (jack hughes)
1980
john: verse two John F. Mendoza
The Last Card
wheel with four sections, cards distributed onto the sections and eliminated in stages, last card is selection
le paul's multiple discovery\nfive spectators each find their selection\njim ryan\npaul lepaul\na quadruplicate mystery\npaul lepaul
1981
jim ryan close-up: classic card routines Jim Ryan, Paul LePaul
witch switch\nperformer writes card on a piece of paper and selects a card, on the second try he eventually finds it, billet switch with a playing card\ngene "phantini" grant
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
Witch Switch
performer writes card on a piece of paper and selects a card, on the second try he eventually finds it, billet switch with a playing card
the "opportunist" card in pocket\ndeck placed in pocket, spectator able to pull selection out\nbobby bernard
1982
the coin and card magic of bobby bernard Bobby Bernard
The "Opportunist" Card in Pocket
Deck placed in pocket, spectator able to pull selection out
the robin hood caper\nthree cards are selected and spectator throw aces in the deck, first spectator is close to his selection, second throws card next to his selection and third pierces his selection\nstephen minch\ncard stab outdone\nlu brent\narrow-split-arrow\npaul harris
1982
the robin hood caper Stephen Minch
The Robin Hood Caper
three cards are selected and spectator throw Aces in the deck, first spectator is close to his selection, second throws card next to his selection and third pierces his selection
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
r.w. four card stunner\nfour selections are found by spectators themselves\nrandy wakeman\na quadruplicate mystery\npaul lepaul\nr.w. four-card stunner\nrandy wakeman
1985
formula one close-up Randy Wakeman
R.W. Four Card Stunner
four selections are found by spectators themselves
for faster service, please take a number\nmultiple selection routine with four cards - spectators insert number tags into deck to find their selections\nmartin lewis\nthe faro five\npeter kane
1985
martin's miracles Martin Lewis
For Faster Service, Please Take a Number
Multiple selection routine with four cards - spectators insert number tags into deck to find their selections
baker's impossible discovery - fb improvement\nspectator locates other spectator's card in pocket under fair conditions (1936)\nfrederick braue\nthe impossible discovery\nal baker
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
Baker's Impossible Discovery - FB Improvement
spectator locates other spectator's card in pocket under fair conditions (1936)
cardetection\nsixteen cards, some face-up some face-down, performer and spectator think of one, both found, eight double facers and eight double backers (1944)\nfrederick braue
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
Cardetection
sixteen cards, some face-up some face-down, performer and spectator think of one, both found, eight double facers and eight double backers (1944)
telemagic\nspectator finds another spectator's card in a corner of the room
(a.) card reversed
(b.) reverse fan
- braue's new method with double facer\nfrederick braue\nreversed card\n unknown\nreverse fan\n unknown
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
Telemagic
spectator finds another spectator's card in a corner of the room
(a.) card reversed
(b.) reverse fan
"mind-dropper"\nsix jumbo cards, one selected, another spectator drops all cards one by one except selection\nkarrell fox
1986
for my next trick... Karrell Fox
"Mind-Dropper"
six jumbo cards, one selected, another spectator drops all cards one by one except selection
aces by proxy\nspectator shuffles and takes out any four cards, also with previous selections\ndai vernon
1988
the vernon chronicles — volume 2 Dai Vernon
Aces by Proxy
spectator shuffles and takes out any four cards, also with previous selections
spectator cuts to a thought\nspectator cuts at thought of card, one out of four\nedward marlo\nthink theory\nedward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo
Spectator Cuts to a Thought
spectator cuts at thought of card, one out of four
turning the tables\nmeeting "find my card"-challenge, spectator leaves selection by elimination process, three methods\nedward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo
Turning the Tables
meeting "find my card"-challenge, spectator leaves selection by elimination process, three methods
"elimacard"\ndeck cut in two piles, one half eliminated, rest again cut in two piles, repeated until one card remains, selection\nkarrell fox\nthe cassandra quandary\nguy hollingworth
1988
my latest book Karrell Fox
"Elimacard"
deck cut in two piles, one half eliminated, rest again cut in two piles, repeated until one card remains, selection
peek look think\nthree cards chosen by different means, spectators each find each others cards\nbrother john hamman\nunstacked peek-look-think\nedward marlo\nif you are going to peek, look, and think, at least pique, hook, and link\nron bauer
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
Peek Look Think
three cards chosen by different means, spectators each find each others cards
stopcut\nspectator says "stop" at his own card as magician cuts small packets off the deck\nsimon lovell
1989
close up magic to tapdance to Simon Lovell
Stopcut
spectator says "stop" at his own card as magician cuts small packets off the deck
r.w. four-card stunner\nfour selections are found by spectators themselves\nrandy wakeman\na quadruplicate mystery\npaul lepaul\nr.w. four card stunner\nrandy wakeman
1989
randy wakeman presents Randy Wakeman
R.W. Four-Card Stunner
four selections are found by spectators themselves
double s'entendre\ntwo spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands\nken krenzel\nsynchronus\nken krenzel\nalexander de cova\nsynchronus\nalexander de cova\nken krenzel\nsynchronus\nalexander de cova
1990
close-up impact! Ken Krenzel
Double S'Entendre
two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands
unstacked peek-look-think\nthree cards chosen by different means, spectators each find each others cards, without set-up\nedward marlo\npeek look think\nbrother john hamman
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
Unstacked Peek-Look-Think
three cards chosen by different means, spectators each find each others cards, without set-up
if you are going to peek, look, and think, at least pique, hook, and link\nthree cards chosen by different means, spectators each find each others cards\nron bauer\npeek look think\nbrother john hamman
1990
cardfixes Ron Bauer
If you are going to Peek, Look, and Think, at least Pique, Hook, and Link
three cards chosen by different means, spectators each find each others cards
you found it!\nspectator turns card face-up, it is previous selection, alternatively next to selection, mathematical, inspired by walter gibson's "the popular card tricks", three methods\nedward marlo\nwalter b. gibson
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo, Walter B. Gibson
You Found It!
spectator turns card face-up, it is previous selection, alternatively next to selection, mathematical, inspired by Walter Gibson's "The Popular Card Tricks", three methods
think theory\nspectator cuts at thought-of card, one out of two or four\nedward marlo\nspectator cuts to a thought\nedward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
Think Theory
spectator cuts at thought-of card, one out of two or four
synchronus\ntwo spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands\nken krenzel\nalexander de cova\ndouble s'entendre\nken krenzel\nsynchronus\nalexander de cova
1991
avantgarde magic Ken Krenzel, Alexander de Cova
Synchronus
two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands
synchronus\ntwo spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands, without credits\nalexander de cova\nken krenzel\ndouble s'entendre\nken krenzel
1991
das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova, Ken Krenzel
Synchronus
two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands, without credits
synchronus\nbrief, two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands\nalexander de cova\ndouble s'entendre\nken krenzel\nsynchronus\nken krenzel\nalexander de cova
1993
seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova
Synchronus
brief, two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands
cult poker\ntwo poker hands, one card moved to spectator's hand, spectator choses a hole card, it is the same card, posed as problem\nkarl fulves\nchaser\nkarl fulves
1993
verbatim Karl Fulves
Cult Poker
two poker hands, one card moved to spectator's hand, spectator choses a hole card, it is the same card, posed as problem
mental topper\nspectator shuffles deck and cuts it into four piles, top card of chosen pile is selection, ltp palm-out and replacement\nroger crosthwaite
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
Mental Topper
spectator shuffles deck and cuts it into four piles, top card of chosen pile is selection, LTP palm-out and replacement
he finds it\ncard selected by cutting and turning top half over behind back, it is a previously named ace\nkarl fulves\njohn scarne\nblack prediction\nkarl fulves
1994
rigmarole Karl Fulves, John Scarne
He Finds It
card selected by cutting and turning top half over behind back, it is a previously named Ace
follow-up routine\nspectator selects a card, shuffles it back into the deck, selection ends up on top\nkarl norman
1995
40 years at the forks Karl Norman
Follow-Up Routine
Spectator selects a card, shuffles it back into the deck, selection ends up on top
the lucky coin\nspectator locates a chosen card with a coin\nroberto giobbi\nworking against time\nsam schwartz\ndropsy diddle\neddie fields\ncutting remarks\nscott weiser\ndarwin ortiz\nles shore\nsurprise index\ndavid stone\nsurprise index\ndavid stone\nkarte unter schachtel\naxel hecklau\nextending the luck\nhelder guimarães
1995
card college — volume 1 Roberto Giobbi
here's looking at you\ndeck dropped in paper bag and shaken, spectator is told to take out any card he sees, it's the selection\nkarrell fox
1995
much ado about something Karrell Fox
Here's Looking At You
deck dropped in paper bag and shaken, spectator is told to take out any card he sees, it's the selection
everybody's lazy\ntwo spectators and performer remember cards, performer names position of spectator's cards, spectator names number and there is performer's card, no-touch\nsimon aronson\nlocation sensing device\nmatt baker
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Everybody's Lazy
two spectators and performer remember cards, performer names position of spectator's cards, spectator names number and there is performer's card, no-touch
the s. a. combination\n"self adjusting", spectator touches force in spread, it apparently does not leave sight, under-the-spread force
a. the force procedure
b. application to the open index (spectator touches named card)\nsimon aronson\ntest your luck\ndarwin ortiz
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
The S. A. Combination
"Self Adjusting", spectator touches force in spread, it apparently does not leave sight, under-the-spread force
A. The Force Procedure
B. Application to the Open Index (spectator touches named card)
the terminator\nspectator finds own card by dealing through and stops at only odd-backed card, two versions\nsteve beam\nthe honor system\nsteve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam
The Terminator
spectator finds own card by dealing through and stops at only odd-backed card, two versions
mental and physical choice\nsandwiched card by spectator in deck turns out to be previously thought-of card\nedward marlo
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
Mental and Physical Choice
sandwiched card by spectator in deck turns out to be previously thought-of card
without the deuces\nspectator finds his selection in in-the-hands spread\nedward marlo\nreselection\nedward marlo
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
Without the Deuces
spectator finds his selection in in-the-hands spread
prisoner of love\ncard sandwiched turns out to be previously selected card, using bottom deal exchange as sandwich is tabled\nedward marlo
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
Prisoner of Love
card sandwiched turns out to be previously selected card, using bottom deal exchange as sandwich is tabled
mental reselection\nspectator thinks of one of five cards, then choses one of them face-down, it's his mental selection, four methods (marked or stacked)\nedward marlo\nthe new tops, may 1979
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
Mental Reselection
spectator thinks of one of five cards, then choses one of them face-down, it's his mental selection, four methods (marked or stacked)
block cut\ntabled transfer cut, spectator finds other spectator's selection in five-card poker hand because other four cards are the aces\nkarl fulves
1996
blocking off Karl Fulves
Block Cut
tabled transfer cut, spectator finds other spectator's selection in five-card poker hand because other four cards are the aces
the will power trick\nspectator stops at the right card when moving his finger along a fan, pulse and muscle reading\n unknown
1997
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
The Will Power Trick
spectator stops at the right card when moving his finger along a fan, pulse and muscle reading
reversed card\nspectator finds another spectator's card in a corner of the room\n unknown\ntelemagic\nfrederick braue\nout of the room\n unknown
1997
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
Reversed Card
spectator finds another spectator's card in a corner of the room
out of the room\nspectator finds another spectator's card in a corner of the room, reversed\n unknown\nreversed card\n unknown
1997
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
Out of the Room
spectator finds another spectator's card in a corner of the room, reversed
my spectator, the clairvoyant\nfair selection (automatic placement), added value of three selections determines position of first selection\njack birnman\nmy spectator, the clairvoyant\njack birnman\neddie joseph\nroy walton
1998
the looking glass Jack Birnman
My Spectator, The Clairvoyant
fair selection (automatic placement), added value of three selections determines position of first selection
little egypt\npyramid build with three cards, coin appears, then spectator finds his signed card by placing the coin on top, coin vanishes again in pyramid\njimmy favorite\npyramid\npaul harris
1998
the trapdoor - volume three Jimmy Favorite
Little Egypt
pyramid build with three cards, coin appears, then spectator finds his signed card by placing the coin on top, coin vanishes again in pyramid
my spectator, the clairvoyant\ncard fount at total of four stopped at cards\njack birnman\neddie joseph\nroy walton\nmy spectator, the clairvoyant\njack birnman
1998
the trapdoor — volume three Jack Birnman, Eddie Joseph, Roy Walton
a utility discovery\nutility sequence - spectator deals and stops on their own selection, and second selection is then found reversed in the deck\njoshua jay\nutility discovery\njoshua jay
1998
a teen's routines Joshua Jay
A Utility Discovery
Utility sequence - spectator deals and stops on their own selection, and second selection is then found reversed in the deck
would i lie to you?\nthree piles, performer selects card from center pile and makes statements, spectator take cards from lie or truth pile, values added, selection arrived at\nkarl fulves\n3 little words\nstewart james\ninformant\nkarl fulves\na card force\nkarl fulves\nmel bennett
1998
underworld Karl Fulves
Would I Lie To You?
three piles, performer selects card from center pile and makes statements, spectator take cards from lie or truth pile, values added, selection arrived at
the chosen few\na card created with a cut off pile by chosen a card for suit and counting for value, another spectator cuts to it\npeter duffie
1998
deck direct Peter Duffie
The Chosen Few
a card created with a cut off pile by chosen a card for suit and counting for value, another spectator cuts to it
utility discovery\nutility sequence - spectator deals and stops on their own selection, and second selection is then found reversed in the deck\njoshua jay\na utility discovery\njoshua jay
1999
magic atlas Joshua Jay
Utility Discovery
Utility sequence - spectator deals and stops on their own selection, and second selection is then found reversed in the deck
repeat cheat\nfourteen-card packet, three cards selected in spectators's own hands by dealing two poker hand and remembering top card, another spectator finds all, all three are the same unknowingly\nkarl fulves\n4 - 6 - 11\nlewis jones
1999
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Repeat Cheat
fourteen-card packet, three cards selected in spectators's own hands by dealing two poker hand and remembering top card, another spectator finds all, all three are the same unknowingly
the pack "cut" into four heaps\nno. 16, spectator eliminates piles and cards until selection remains\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Pack "Cut" into Four Heaps
No. 16, spectator eliminates piles and cards until selection remains
(e) spectator produces the right cards from a pocket\ncards "as quickly as possible" take from pocketed deck by spectator\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
(e) Spectator Produces the Right Cards from a Pocket
cards "as quickly as possible" take from pocketed deck by spectator
discovering the chosen card by a throw of the dice\nno. 5, card layout on table and cards eliminated via through of die, partial forcing deck
- variation\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Discovering the Chosen Card by a Throw of the Dice
No. 5, card layout on table and cards eliminated via through of die, partial forcing deck
the "anstro" forcing deck\nno. 23, long-short deck with both cards forcing cards
- suggested effect (two cards selected and then spectators find each other's cards)\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The "Anstro" Forcing Deck
No. 23, long-short deck with both cards forcing cards
Suggested Effect (two cards selected and then spectators find each other's cards)
a question of sex\nunknown card marked on back is found by spectator\nroberto giobbi\nthe moving pencil\nharry lorayne
2000
card college — volume 4 Roberto Giobbi
clever is as foolish does\nspectator finds selection three times with the aid of the joker\nwolff von keyserlingk
2000
concertos for pasteboard Wolff von Keyserlingk
Clever Is as Foolish Does
spectator finds selection three times with the aid of the joker
mery\nspectator finds selection of other spectator with a pendulum\nchristoph borer\npendulum\nchristoph borer\npendulum\nchristoph borer\npendulum\nchristoph borer
2000
anam cara Christoph Borer
Mery
spectator finds selection of other spectator with a pendulum
the hallmark\nmultiple spectators locate their own card in a packet, spelling to determine amount of cards for each spectator\nmarty kane\nphone zone no. 1\npeter duffie\nhallmark inventory\nmarty kane\nmarilyn, carolyn, timothy, & sue\nsteve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Marty Kane
The Hallmark
multiple spectators locate their own card in a packet, spelling to determine amount of cards for each spectator
blind man's bluff\nspectator finds cards in deck, rest is secretly blank, cards are predicted\nsimon lovell\ncagliostro's spectacles\n shaman
2000
son of simon says! Simon Lovell
Blind Man's Bluff
spectator finds cards in deck, rest is secretly blank, cards are predicted
restoration\nfour red-backed and 4 blue-backed cards torn in half, one card signed on face and a half kept, card chosen from 3x5 square made from rest, matching half found\nkarl fulves
2001
hex squared Karl Fulves
Restoration
four red-backed and 4 blue-backed cards torn in half, one card signed on face and a half kept, card chosen from 3x5 square made from rest, matching half found
thoughts in color\nno. 19, spectator choses card from packet, another spectator finds it, only odd-colored\n unknown
2001
new self-working card tricks
Unknown
Thoughts in Color
No. 19, spectator choses card from packet, another spectator finds it, only odd-colored
she read your mind\nno. 68, spectator finds card which is divined by performer\nkarl fulves\ntony bartolotta
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Tony Bartolotta
She Read Your Mind
No. 68, spectator finds card which is divined by performer
the four kings\ncard thought of, then a spectator extracts it from pocket, three matching cards found, then assembly, four double facers\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\ndie vier könige\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
The Four Kings
card thought of, then a spectator extracts it from pocket, three matching cards found, then assembly, four double facers
4 - 6 - 11\nthree cards selected from twelve-card packet via dealing, a spectator finds all three\nlewis jones\nrepeat cheat\nkarl fulves
2002
ahead of the pack Lewis Jones
4 - 6 - 11
three cards selected from twelve-card packet via dealing, a spectator finds all three
spectator produces card from inside pocket\nspectator finds two cards but not third, performer does and shows that the deck consists of duplicates of this card\nal baker
2003
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
Spectator produces Card from Inside Pocket
spectator finds two cards but not third, performer does and shows that the deck consists of duplicates of this card
covered double shot\ntwo spectators end up with their card when deck is dribbled underneath handkerchief\ngordon bean\njim patton\ncovered, up!\njerry k. hartman
2003
penumbra Gordon Bean, Jim Patton
Covered Double Shot
two spectators end up with their card when deck is dribbled underneath handkerchief
spot-on die\nsix card packet, selection found by spelling rolled number on die, repeat\nkarl fulves\nspotter die (deland)
2003
hofzinser notebook Karl Fulves
Spot-On Die
six card packet, selection found by spelling rolled number on die, repeat
mental case\nspectator removes mate of another person's selection from part of deck without knowing it\nkarl fulves\n"mental deck" (theodore deland)
2003
hofzinser notebook Karl Fulves
Mental Case
spectator removes mate of another person's selection from part of deck without knowing it
transference\nmagician divines spectator's thought of card, then another spectator divines another's thought of card, then spectator locates his own card\njay sankey
2003
twenty years of magic Jay Sankey
Transference
Magician divines spectator's thought of card, then another spectator divines another's thought of card, then spectator locates his own card
pick it out\nspectator thinks of a card from one deck, then upjogs three cards from another deck one of which must be his selection, another spectator find the right one from the backs, arrows on cards point to the right card à la instant stooging\nkarl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Pick It Out
spectator thinks of a card from one deck, then upjogs three cards from another deck one of which must be his selection, another spectator find the right one from the backs, arrows on cards point to the right card à la instant stooging
i'm thinking of a card\nspectator finds the cards that performer is thinking of, a king, all other cards are blank
- impromptu version\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\n"gb kings" (abra #2869)
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
I'm Thinking of a Card
spectator finds the cards that performer is thinking of, a King, all other cards are blank
fate, chance and science\nusing count-back force and anti-faro elimination process\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\noracle\nkarl fulves
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Fate, Chance and Science
using count-back force and anti-faro elimination process
word association\nspectator writes four-letter word on back of any card, found from face and word divined\nwayne dobson\nthe moving pencil\nharry lorayne
2003
dobson's choice 2 Wayne Dobson
Word Association
spectator writes four-letter word on back of any card, found from face and word divined
combined forces\ntwo selections lost, a five used to stab next to one selection by spectator, then five cards down is the second selection reversed, using bmt and henry christ force\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nmagical seven\nedward marlo
2004
diamonds from coal Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Combined Forces
two selections lost, a Five used to stab next to one selection by spectator, then five cards down is the second selection reversed, using BMT and Henry Christ Force