slade's geistertafel\npiece of chalk under nail of thumb, or sticky invisible writing and chalk powder\nhenry slade\nslade's geistertafel\nhenry slade
1897
der zauberspiegel Henry Slade
Slade's Geistertafel
piece of chalk under nail of thumb, or sticky invisible writing and chalk powder
die stiftspange\nnail writer, for slate, only on finger tip\n unknown\ndie spiritistentafel oder "das spiritistische schreibmedium"\n unknown
1902
die zauberwelt
Unknown
the telepathogram\nmagician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
The Telepathogram
Magician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck
the new nile divination\na spectator thinks of a two digit number, random numbers are added, the sum match with the thought of number\ntheodore annemann
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann
The New Nile Divination
a spectator thinks of a two digit number, random numbers are added, the sum match with the thought of number
triple coercion\ncolor, card and number are named and predicted, only number free choice, nail writer\ntheodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Triple Coercion
color, card and number are named and predicted, only number free choice, nail writer
slate psychics\nchosen card predicted on slate, then design duplication, using slate nail writer\nrobert parrish\nthe psychic coercion of the interrupted schoolboy\nthomas alan waters
1937
you'd be surprised Robert Parrish
Slate Psychics
chosen card predicted on slate, then design duplication, using slate nail writer
8 - use a thumb writer.\nhow to use thumb writer to get out of sticky situations\ncharles hopkins
1940
"outs" precautions and challenges Charles Hopkins
8 - Use a thumb writer.
How to use thumb writer to get out of sticky situations
a miracle of coincidence\nperformer writes number and name on unknown card, spectator selects same card again\npaul morris
1943
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Paul Morris
A Miracle of Coincidence
performer writes number and name on unknown card, spectator selects same card again
the thumbnail writer\non the problem of bad handwriting, automatic writing\ngeorge starke
1944
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv George Starke
The Thumbnail Writer
on the problem of bad handwriting, automatic writing
dice production and tricks\n1. production of a dice (with a handkerchief)
2. a mind reading trick (with a handkerchief)
3. dipping into the future (prediction on a business card, by herbert hood)\njean hugard\nherbert hood
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Jean Hugard, Herbert Hood
Dice Production and Tricks
1. Production of a dice (with a handkerchief)
2. A mind reading trick (with a handkerchief)
3. Dipping into the future (prediction on a business card, by Herbert Hood)
bi-mentalism\ncard is pushed in a deck, named card is found next to it, two versions:
1. stack and nail writer
2. svengali\nronald b. edwards
1945
my best Ronald B. Edwards
Bi-Mentalism
card is pushed in a deck, named card is found next to it, two versions:
1. Stack and nail writer
2. Svengali
the twenty-first stunner\nungaffed\nrobert a. nelson\ndr. h. walter grote\nzella prediction trick\nu. f. grant
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson, Dr. H. Walter Grote
subtle prediction idea\nprediction in envelope, held by assistant\nwilliam larsen
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation William Larsen
the back room\non maurice zolotow, dai vernon, bert allerton, annemann's use of the nail writer, tom osborne, jay marshall\nbruce elliott
1945
the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott
The Back Room
on Maurice Zolotow, Dai Vernon, Bert Allerton, Annemann's use of the nail writer, Tom Osborne, Jay Marshall
silver walls\npiece of paper is put between two coins, any number appears on the paper\nbruce elliott\ncircle of fire\npaul curry
1945
the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott
Silver Walls
piece of paper is put between two coins, any number appears on the paper
mental marvels\nwith general comments on mentalism, two numbers thought of and divined (psychological forces), last number or word always is right\nal cohn
1945
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Al Cohn
Mental Marvels
with general comments on mentalism, two numbers thought of and divined (psychological forces), last number or word always is right
the "truth or consequences" prediction\ncomedy routine, prediction what spectator a does to spectator b, and performer knows their names\ngeorge b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
The "Truth or Consequences" Prediction
comedy routine, prediction what spectator A does to spectator B, and performer knows their names
automatic writing\nautomatic writing turns out to be the selected card, way to write in mirror writing, see also p. 842\nbill woodfield\ncoptic enigma\nrobert parrish
1950
the phoenix 201 — 250 Bill Woodfield
Automatic Writing
automatic writing turns out to be the selected card, way to write in mirror writing, see also p. 842
one pound revelation\npound note between cardboards, name of free selection appears on note, then card itself appears between boards
- alternative routine - with borrowed cards\ntoni koynini
1951
toni koynini's card miracles Toni Koynini
One Pound Revelation
pound note between cardboards, name of free selection appears on note, then card itself appears between boards
- Alternative Routine - With Borrowed Cards
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
envelope prediction\nnail writer, anything predicted in three envelopes one into the other\nharlan tarbell\nfrank butler
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6 Harlan Tarbell, Frank Butler
Envelope Prediction
nail writer, anything predicted in three envelopes one into the other
different types of writers\na. described as "the swami gimmick"
b. described as "c" type
c. described as the band writer
d. described as the overnail writer
e. described as an "adhesive writer" (eric mason's boon)
f. described as the thumbtip nailwriter\ntony corinda\nboon history\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
Different Types of Writers
A. Described as "The Swami Gimmick"
B. Described as "C" Type
C. Described as The Band Writer
D. Described as the Overnail Writer
E. Described as an "Adhesive Writer" (Eric Mason's Boon)
F. Described as The Thumbtip Nailwriter
(g) alternative methods of holding the card\n\ntony corinda\nfrank chapman and ralph read's "20 stunners with a nailwriter", 1944
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
(g) Alternative Methods of Holding the Card
Related to
Frank Chapman and Ralph Read's "20 Stunners with a Nailwriter", 1944
(c) the carbon impression technique\nfor sealed envelopes, also with "no carbon required" paper\ntony corinda\n(a) the carbon prediction envelope\ntony corinda
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
(c) The Carbon Impression Technique
for sealed envelopes, also with "No Carbon Required" paper
section three: modesty and mentalism mixed\nexceptional uses of nail writer, henry slade, madam dis debar, carl franks, keeler, chung ling soo\ntony corinda
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
Section Three: Modesty and Mentalism Mixed
exceptional uses of nail writer, Henry Slade, Madam Dis Debar, Carl Franks, Keeler, Chung Ling Soo
no. 3. second variation of the no. 1 principle\nslip of paper is sealed between two pennies, spectator receives a though of date\ntony corinda\nburling hull
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda, Burling Hull
No. 3. Second Variation of the No. 1 Principle
slip of paper is sealed between two pennies, spectator receives a though of date
no. 7. a card trick\nunknown card is marked with initials of the spectator, who finds that card by coincidence\ntony corinda
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
No. 7. A Card Trick
unknown card is marked with initials of the spectator, who finds that card by coincidence
no. 10. two person telepathy\nmedium in other room gets a selected word from a book\ntony corinda\nfrank chapman and ralph read's "20 stunners with a nailwriter", 1944
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
No. 10. Two Person Telepathy
medium in other room gets a selected word from a book
Inspired by
Frank Chapman and Ralph Read's "20 Stunners with a Nailwriter", 1944
no. 11. a mediumistic effect\nmessage from a dead person\n unknown\njoseph rinn's " searchlight of psychical research", 1954
1958
the swami gimmick
Unknown
No. 11. A Mediumistic Effect
message from a dead person
Related to
Joseph Rinn's " Searchlight of Psychical Research", 1954
no. 13. the card in glass\ncard with prediction put in a glass, hole in glass\ntony corinda\neric mason\nmisdirection\nal mann
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda, Eric Mason
No. 13. The Card in Glass
card with prediction put in a glass, hole in glass
(5) the swami and the pencil\nperformer writes a prediction, spectator writes the same\ntony corinda
1958
pencil, lip, sound, touch and muscle reading Tony Corinda
(5) The Swami and the Pencil
performer writes a prediction, spectator writes the same
(2) quadruplication\none card is selected from a face up deck and signed, card is predicted with several ways, only odd back, written in an envelope and another odd card duplicate in performer's pocket. routine includes the no-gag (maurice fogel)\ntony corinda
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(2) Quadruplication
one card is selected from a face up deck and signed, card is predicted with several ways, only odd back, written in an envelope and another odd card duplicate in performer's pocket. Routine includes the No-Gag (Maurice Fogel)
(16) double-impact prediction\ncard is named and a position, the position is written on an envelope and the card is inside\ntony corinda
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(16) Double-Impact Prediction
card is named and a position, the position is written on an envelope and the card is inside
(5) misdirectional womentalism\ncard, number and city are predicted with beautiful assistant and bra-trick\neric mason
1959
two person telepathy Eric Mason
(5) Misdirectional Womentalism
card, number and city are predicted with beautiful assistant and bra-trick
visiting card gimmick\nnumbers printed on business card, spectator thinks of one, that on was crossed by performer\ntony corinda
1960
publicity stunts Tony Corinda
Visiting Card Gimmick
numbers printed on business card, spectator thinks of one, that on was crossed by performer
the "impossible" prediction\nprediction of anything named, on a piece of paper, two versions\nrobert a. nelson
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Robert A. Nelson
The "Impossible" Prediction
prediction of anything named, on a piece of paper, two versions
predicted action\nprediction of any actions a performer wants to perform in front of the audience\ndr. spencer thornton
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Dr. Spencer Thornton
Predicted Action
prediction of any actions a performer wants to perform in front of the audience
subliminal imagery\nwith ishihara color plates, spectator sees a correct number where he cannot see one\nthomas alan waters\nsublimagery\nthomas alan waters
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 Thomas Alan Waters
Subliminal Imagery
with Ishihara color plates, spectator sees a correct number where he cannot see one
sie machen das, was ich auch machen werde\nspectator and performer make a cross on a page in a book with the same title, it's the same page\ndr. stanley jaks\nyou cross as i cross\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Sie machen das, was ich auch machen werde
spectator and performer make a cross on a page in a book with the same title, it's the same page
madam fifi's haunted house\nwriting appears on signed paper, feather moves inside toy house\njames a. conley
1970
the compleat magick - volume i James A. Conley
Madam Fifi's Haunted House
writing appears on signed paper, feather moves inside toy house
the burning question\nbill in one of five envelopes, spectator names a number and finds bill, other envelopes are burnt\nbasil horwitz
1975
the compleat magick - volume ii Basil Horwitz
The Burning Question
bill in one of five envelopes, spectator names a number and finds bill, other envelopes are burnt
tephramantic brainwave\ncard written on a piece of paper and burnt, ashes rubbed on an envelope and the name of the card appears, inside the envelope is a deck with the chosen card reversed, wax swami\nphilip t. goldstein
1976
the blue book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Tephramantic Brainwave
card written on a piece of paper and burnt, ashes rubbed on an envelope and the name of the card appears, inside the envelope is a deck with the chosen card reversed, wax swami
quick and easy\nthree numbers are divined by audience / predicted by performer, on business cards\ndan tong
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Dan Tong
Quick and Easy
three numbers are divined by audience / predicted by performer, on business cards
thought transference superb\nword and number predicted with different-colored pencils, presented as "spectator reads minds", carbon-paper and swami with metal point instead of writing tip\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Thought Transference Superb
word and number predicted with different-colored pencils, presented as "spectator reads minds", carbon-paper and swami with metal point instead of writing tip
satan's nightmare\nprediction of tarot card and three digit number\nphilip t. goldstein\nhenry hardin\nwilliam lindsay gresham\nsatan's mail\nhenry hardin\nnightmare allez\nwilliam lindsay gresham
1977
the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein, Henry Hardin, William Lindsay Gresham
destiny's disciple\nwaiter in restaurant writes number on paper, which is later divined\nmarvin miller\ndestiny's disciple\njoseph dunninger\ndestiny's diciple\njoseph dunninger\nmarvin miller
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Marvin Miller
Destiny's Disciple
waiter in restaurant writes number on paper, which is later divined
target\nprediction in form of circle on business card, card is pinned by spectator exactly through circle\nmarvin miller\ntarget 2\njack bridwell
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Marvin Miller
Target
prediction in form of circle on business card, card is pinned by spectator exactly through circle
the anderson effect\nspectator read mind of performer, number written on slate matches number written by performer on piece of paper\nharry anderson
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Harry Anderson
The Anderson Effect
spectator read mind of performer, number written on slate matches number written by performer on piece of paper
an opener\nprediction written on a card, and card is folded, move to turning card over and presenting the outside as the inside, with special paper clip by bruce elliott\nal mann\nal o'hagan's effect "o'hagan's digitelepathy", 1958\nfate\nbruce elliott
1978
the tesseract Al Mann
An Opener
prediction written on a card, and card is folded, move to turning card over and presenting the outside as the inside, with special paper clip by Bruce Elliott
Inspired by
Al O'Hagan's effect "O'Hagan's Digitelepathy", 1958
the psychic coercion of the interrupted schoolboy\nslate in envelope, first the name of a card appears then a number, flap, mental masterpiece gimmick, chalk band-writer\nthomas alan waters\nannemann's mental masterpiece\ntheodore annemann\ntriple coercion\ntheodore annemann\nslate psychics\nrobert parrish\nthe satchel\npeter warlock
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
The Psychic Coercion of the Interrupted Schoolboy
slate in envelope, first the name of a card appears then a number, flap, Mental Masterpiece gimmick, chalk band-writer
chance!\nnamed card is found on position which is the same number as the price written on the box\nleslie anderson
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Leslie Anderson
Chance!
named card is found on position which is the same number as the price written on the box
bill prediction\nfive numbered envelopes in glasses, remaining envelope contains bill and remaining number is predicted\nel duco
1980
el duco's lecture notes El Duco
Bill Prediction
five numbered envelopes in glasses, remaining envelope contains bill and remaining number is predicted
castle catch\nspectator writes a number on a card and shows it to another spectator, who opens a book on that page and remembers the first word\nal mann
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann
Castle Catch
spectator writes a number on a card and shows it to another spectator, who opens a book on that page and remembers the first word
cistella\npage and word of a book are selected, prediction is in a locked box, same book with a card at the same page, written on it is the chosen word\nal mann\nfile box\nned rutledge
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann
Cistella
page and word of a book are selected, prediction is in a locked box, same book with a card at the same page, written on it is the chosen word
misdirection\nways to cover the writing of a nail writer
- in a book ( window cut)
- the bookshelf (window cu)
- in the glass (corinda / mason)\nal mann\nno. 13. the card in glass\ntony corinda\neric mason
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann
Misdirection
ways to cover the writing of a nail writer
- In a Book ( window cut)
- The Bookshelf (window cu)
- In the Glass (Corinda / Mason)
dunninger's mind warp\nanecdote of dunninger convincing everybody not using a nail writer\nal mann\njoseph dunninger
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann, Joseph Dunninger
Dunninger's Mind Warp
anecdote of Dunninger convincing everybody not using a nail writer
it is an incredible coincidence\nsome blank cards are cut and put in pocket, several billets with numbers, spectator choses one and it matches the amount of cut cards, with larry becker's "ghost image" deck\ngene "phantini" grant
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
It Is an Incredible Coincidence
some blank cards are cut and put in pocket, several billets with numbers, spectator choses one and it matches the amount of cut cards, with Larry Becker's "Ghost Image" Deck
challenge publicity e.s.p.\nfive esp symbols are sealed in envelopes and the envelopes are numbered, spectator divines symbols by matching them to a second set of esp cards on the table\nbasil horwitz
1981
the mental magick of basil horwitz Basil Horwitz
Challenge Publicity E.S.P.
five ESP symbols are sealed in envelopes and the envelopes are numbered, spectator divines symbols by matching them to a second set of ESP cards on the table
cubicle\nspectator scrambled rubik's cube and throws it, number of yellow squares on top predicted\nphilip t. goldstein\ncubicle\nphilip t. goldstein
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Philip T. Goldstein
Cubicle
spectator scrambled Rubik's cube and throws it, number of yellow squares on top predicted
con-test\nspectator try to divine number, prediction states who is closer to the number and how far off\nphilip t. goldstein\noptionail\nthomas alan waters
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Philip T. Goldstein
Con-Test
spectator try to divine number, prediction states who is closer to the number and how far off
pastell\npast life presentation for a swami test, no method\nthomas alan waters\nmy own swami test\ntheodore annemann
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Pastell
past life presentation for a Swami Test, no method
optionail\nthree spectator's count their change, name and amount of the one who has the most is predicted, other applications of the principle\nthomas alan waters\nsam dalal's "magical musings" in "swami" vol. 3, no. 30.\ncon-test\nphilip t. goldstein
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Optionail
three spectator's count their change, name and amount of the one who has the most is predicted, other applications of the principle
Inspired by
Sam Dalal's "Magical Musings" in "Swami" Vol. 3, No. 30.
indiair\nmethod for two-phase prediction, window envelope\nthomas alan waters\nsam dalal\njames g. thompson jr.\njet thought\njames g. thompson jr.
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Sam Dalal, James G. Thompson Jr.
variety and diversity of uses for the boon\n- introduction
- boon writing and audience size\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
types of demonstrations\n- mind-reading (two types)
- predictions
- mind control
- guessing stunts
- "starting device"
- occult
- variety of revelations
- conclusion\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
Types of Demonstrations
- Mind-Reading (Two Types)
- Predictions
- Mind Control
- Guessing Stunts
- "Starting Device"
- Occult
- Variety of Revelations
- Conclusion
a boon for all seasons\nprediction of the birthday and a number\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
the undisturbed deck prediction\nspectator cuts cards, two cards are predicted, three variations\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
The Undisturbed Deck Prediction
spectator cuts cards, two cards are predicted, three variations
crisp\nspectator has to guess, how many potato crisps are in a bag, he is right\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
Crisp
spectator has to guess, how many potato crisps are in a bag, he is right
vedoovoodoo\nvoodoo prediction, spot where the needle is pushed in\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
VedooVoodoo
voodoo prediction, spot where the needle is pushed in
birthday card\nbirthday divination with card, month and day are crossed out\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
Birthday Card
birthday divination with card, month and day are crossed out
monteboon\nthree coins monte, line drawn with pencil\neric mason\nbarrie richardson\namedeo vacca
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson, Amedeo Vacca
eye reading\nword is divined letter by letter, based on a u.f. grant idea\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
Eye Reading
word is divined letter by letter, based on a U.F. Grant idea
cinders\nseveral paper balls, on is selected, the other are out of flash paper and are burned, the selected one has a prediction written on it\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
Cinders
several paper balls, on is selected, the other are out of flash paper and are burned, the selected one has a prediction written on it
"bill divination"\nseveral bills in a bowl, one is selected and number divined\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
"Bill Divination"
several bills in a bowl, one is selected and number divined
"pen-ultimate"\nx drawn on a business card and card shuffled with other cards, spectator locates the card\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
"Pen-Ultimate"
x drawn on a business card and card shuffled with other cards, spectator locates the card
thought projection effect\nthree information are predicted on a paper, paper is inside of a balloon\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
Thought Projection Effect
three information are predicted on a paper, paper is inside of a balloon
cubicle\nspectator scrambled rubik's cube and throws it, number of yellow squares on top predicted\nphilip t. goldstein\ncubicle\nphilip t. goldstein
1982
the magic of the cube Philip T. Goldstein
Cubicle
spectator scrambled Rubik's cube and throws it, number of yellow squares on top predicted
janussum\ntwo person write down a number, sum prediction on a slate (rashomon principle)\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Janussum
two person write down a number, sum prediction on a slate (Rashomon Principle)
weird prophecy\nsum is predicted, numbers by telephone and from audience member, prediction is put in a dog clip and held by spectator\nal mann
1984
phantom voices Al Mann
Weird Prophecy
sum is predicted, numbers by telephone and from audience member, prediction is put in a dog clip and held by spectator
twinner\ncard is secretly written down, deck dealt and position of card predicted\nthomas alan waters\nannemann's mental masterpiece\ntheodore annemann
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twinner
card is secretly written down, deck dealt and position of card predicted
twindow\ntwo decks, one is cut and card turned over, both deck are dealt until face up cards, same card on same position in other deck, position is predictet\nthomas alan waters\neddie joseph's "staggered"
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twindow
two decks, one is cut and card turned over, both deck are dealt until face up cards, same card on same position in other deck, position is predictet
tranceplant\nhallucination theme, spectator writes word on a slate, word is selected from a book and it matches word on slate but spectator complains, that this is not the word he wrote down, both words are found on a prediction\nthomas alan waters
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Tranceplant
hallucination theme, spectator writes word on a slate, word is selected from a book and it matches word on slate but spectator complains, that this is not the word he wrote down, both words are found on a prediction
challenge bank note mindreading\nseveral bills are collected and sealed in envelopes, spectator choses one and serial number is divined\nbasil horwitz
1984
the mental magick of basil horwitz — volume 2 Basil Horwitz
Challenge Bank Note Mindreading
several bills are collected and sealed in envelopes, spectator choses one and serial number is divined
one hundred and forty thousand six hundred and eight to one\nwith a number deck, number is selected unseen and put in envelope, playing card is selected and found at wished position in third deck, spectator can wish if counted from top or bottom\nbasil horwitz
1984
the mental magick of basil horwitz — volume 2 Basil Horwitz
One Hundred and Forty Thousand Six Hundred and Eight to One
with a number deck, number is selected unseen and put in envelope, playing card is selected and found at wished position in third deck, spectator can wish if counted from top or bottom
calendar card\ncalendar card, named birthday is encircled\ncarl t. dreher\ndated for destiny\ndavid hoy
1984
fork full of appetizers — book 2 Carl T. Dreher
master secret of the swami\nthree digit number test, spectator first gets one right, then two and finally the complete number\ndr. stanley jaks\ng.k. on dr. jaks' "master secret of the swami"\ngary kurtz\ndr. stanley jaks
1984
the incredible dr. stanley jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
Master Secret of the Swami
three digit number test, spectator first gets one right, then two and finally the complete number
chairvoyance\nprediction of a person, description of her and short reading, row and seat number, in envelope\nthomas alan waters\ngerard croiset
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Gerard Croiset
Chairvoyance
prediction of a person, description of her and short reading, row and seat number, in envelope
sublimagery\nwith ishihara color plates, spectator sees a correct number where he cannot see one\nthomas alan waters\nsubliminal imagery\nthomas alan waters
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Sublimagery
with Ishihara color plates, spectator sees a correct number where he cannot see one
the pretend prediction\nimaginary or clear dice rolled, total predicted\nkarrell fox\nice dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james
1986
for my next trick... Karrell Fox
eric mason on parallax\nname of thought of card appears on paper combined with parallax\neric mason\nparallax\ndavid britland
1987
the new talon Eric Mason
Eric Mason on Parallax
name of thought of card appears on paper combined with Parallax
twins & triplets\nmultiple color thumb tip nail writer, used for number prediction
- triple thumb tip writer\nsteve dusheck\n"three track mind" (connie haden)
1991
dusheck's thumb tip magic Steve Dusheck
Twins & Triplets
multiple color thumb tip nail writer, used for number prediction
- Triple Thumb Tip Writer
runen\nspectator draws a rune symbol on piece of paper which is then sealed in envelope, other spectator selects rune stone with same symbol\ndiabelli
1991
allerlei experi-mentales Diabelli
Runen
spectator draws a rune symbol on piece of paper which is then sealed in envelope, other spectator selects rune stone with same symbol
qual der wahl\nspectator marks an x on a newspaper page with the cinema adds, selected movie is predicted, with variation\ndiabelli
1991
allerlei experi-mentales Diabelli
Qual der Wahl
spectator marks an X on a newspaper page with the cinema adds, selected movie is predicted, with variation
thought in color\nmovie star and color chosen, prediction in envelope in which chosen actor is striked through\ntony bartolotta\njet thought\njames g. thompson jr.
1994
rigmarole Tony Bartolotta
Thought In Color
movie star and color chosen, prediction in envelope in which chosen actor is striked through
the invisible cards and envelopes\nnamed invisible card put in invisible envelope is put in real envelope and becomes visible there, one of 36, named number is also on envelope\ngary kurtz\n"the invisible cards and envelopes" (alan shaxon, practical sorcery)\nthe invisible cards and envelopes\ngary kurtz
1995
notes from the summit Gary Kurtz
The Invisible Cards and Envelopes
named invisible card put in invisible envelope is put in real envelope and becomes visible there, one of 36, named number is also on envelope
Inspired by
"The Invisible Cards and Envelopes" (Alan Shaxon, Practical Sorcery)
pipedream no 1: the exceptionally infrequent miracle\nthree people deal abc cards, first three letter word is predicted\ntom stone\ntom bowyer's "the frequent miracle" in "the sphinx", 1940. vol.39. p. 67.
1996
the warpsmith returns Tom Stone
Pipedream NO 1: The Exceptionally Infrequent Miracle
three people deal ABC cards, first three letter word is predicted
Related to
Tom Bowyer's "The Frequent Miracle" in "The Sphinx", 1940. Vol.39. P. 67.
a two billet test\ncards thought-of and written on billets\nharry riser\nthe three-billet test no. 1\nal baker
1996
the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser
boon techniques\nboon displacements
- the boon roll (ball of thumb to third fingertip)
- the reverse boon roll (third fingertip to ball of thumb)
- the partial boon roll (ball of thumb to clip position between 2nd and 3rd fingertips)\ngary kurtz
1997
the ultimate chairs prediction (plus) Gary Kurtz
Boon Techniques
Boon Displacements
- The Boon Roll (Ball of Thumb to third fingertip)
- The Reverse Boon Roll (Third fingertip to Ball of Thumb)
- The Partial Boon Roll (Ball of Thumb to Clip Position between 2nd and 3rd Fingertips)
the ultimate chairs prediction\nfour chairs, mixture with banknight effect, colors in envelopes match backs of chairs\ngary kurtz\nbruce bernstein's "volition plus" in "20 effects for the psychic entertainer" p.56.\ngary kurtz\ngary kurtz\ncatch 23\nasi wind
1997
the ultimate chairs prediction (plus) Gary Kurtz
The Ultimate Chairs Prediction
four chairs, mixture with banknight effect, colors in envelopes match backs of chairs
Related to
Bruce Bernstein's "Volition Plus" in "20 Effects for the Psychic Entertainer" p.56.
g.k. on dr. jaks' "master secret of the swami"\nthree digit number test, spectator first gets one right, then two and finally the complete number\ngary kurtz\ndr. stanley jaks\nmaster secret of the swami\ndr. stanley jaks
1997
the ultimate chairs prediction (plus) Gary Kurtz, Dr. Stanley Jaks
G.K. on Dr. Jaks' "Master Secret of the Swami"
three digit number test, spectator first gets one right, then two and finally the complete number
peanuts\npeanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct\nalexander de cova\n"jelly beans" (jim steinmeyer)
1997
seminarunterlagen 1997 Alexander de Cova
Peanuts
peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct
the "ball-point"-swami\nhow to construct boon and nail-writer with ball-point\npaul maurer\nulf "borodin" bolling\nted lesley\nthe ball point pen swami\nrobert craig
1997
it's paramiraculous Paul Maurer, Ulf "Borodin" Bolling, Ted Lesley
The "Ball-Point"-Swami
how to construct boon and nail-writer with ball-point
peanuts\npeanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct\nalexander de cova\n"jelly beans" (jim steinmeyer)
1998
secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova
Peanuts
peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct
la báscula\nscales drawn on a pad, weight of spectator is predicted on a slate and picture on pad changes\nantón "mago antón" lópez
2003
la magia española del siglo xx Antón "Mago Antón" López
La Báscula
scales drawn on a pad, weight of spectator is predicted on a slate and picture on pad changes
a skeptical prediction\npredict the number of skeptics in the audience\nrob zabrecky
2011
an exploration at the intersection of magic and theatre Rob Zabrecky
cryptophasia\neffect where spectator is apparently your long-lost twin, proven by spectator knowing a secret language only known by twins\n andy (the jerx)
2016
the jerx Andy (The Jerx)
Cryptophasia
Effect where spectator is apparently your long-lost twin, proven by spectator knowing a secret language only known by twins
catch 23\nchair prediction effect without chairs, combined with bank night\nasi wind\nthe ultimate chairs prediction\ngary kurtz
2018
repertoire Asi Wind
Catch 23
chair prediction effect without chairs, combined with bank night