die schwedische streichholzschachtel als ringdose \n using matchbox as ring case to steal inserted ring out \n fr. maubach
1900
die zauberwelt Fr. Maubach
Die schwedische Streichholzschachtel als Ringdose
using matchbox as ring case to steal inserted ring out
contrivances for "passing off" \n getting borrowed items behind stage
- the hartz bottle
- the hartz matchbox \n joseph michael hartz \n contrivances for "passing off" \n joseph michael hartz
1903
later magic Joseph Michael Hartz
to exchange the ring or rings \n - ring placed on finger and dropped in glass, sleight-of-hand
- ring slid on wand switched on way to stage
- matchbox to steal out ring \n unknown
1903
later magic
Unknown
To Exchange the Ring or Rings
ring placed on finger and dropped in glass, sleight-of-hand
die streichholzschachtel im dienste der magie \n uses of match box in magic tricks, back palm with matchbox
1. appearing silk
2. vanishing silik
3. color change with matchbox cover as secret tube
4. matchboxes travel from one hat to another
5. vanishing matches
6. coin travels from box to box
7. double color changing silk in rolled up paper, silk to paper streamer
8. appearing spring flowers \n a. j.
1904
die zauberwelt A. J.
Die Streichholzschachtel im Dienste der Magie
uses of match box in magic tricks, back palm with matchbox
1. appearing silk
2. vanishing silik
3. color change with matchbox cover as secret tube
4. matchboxes travel from one hat to another
5. vanishing matches
6. coin travels from box to box
7. double color changing silk in rolled up paper, silk to paper streamer
8. appearing spring flowers
contrivances for "passing off" \n getting borrowed items behind stage
- the hartz bottle
- the hartz matchbox \n joseph michael hartz \n contrivances for "passing off" \n joseph michael hartz
1911
magical titbits Joseph Michael Hartz
paraffinade tändstickor utan svafel och fosfor. \n no. 6, deck of playing cards changes to matchbox, match is balanced on box and then broken and restored in handkerchief \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1926
magische miniaturen Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
Paraffinade tändstickor utan svafel och fosfor.
No. 6, deck of playing cards changes to matchbox, match is balanced on box and then broken and restored in handkerchief
a match box melange \n dollar bill vanishes, travels to matchbox that was previously full of matches (matches have vanished, leaving only the bill) \n lu brent
1932
novel magic Lu Brent
A Match Box Melange
Dollar bill vanishes, travels to matchbox that was previously full of matches (matches have vanished, leaving only the bill)
he watches the matches \n three matchboxes, one full two empty. matchbox monte routine, ending is all three boxes are empty (rattle box) \n lu brent
1932
novel magic Lu Brent
He Watches the Matches
Three matchboxes, one full two empty. Matchbox monte routine, ending is all three boxes are empty (rattle box)
the traveling cigarettes and matches \n matchbox and cigarette pack covered with cardboard covers, repeatedly change places \n lu brent
1932
novel magic Lu Brent
The Traveling Cigarettes and Matches
Matchbox and cigarette pack covered with cardboard covers, repeatedly change places
a divination with matches \n number of remaining matches divined, see page 99 for improvement by herbert r. hood \n fred demuth \n folder mathematics \n fred demuth \n match folder mind-reading \n fred demuth \n match mentalism \n fred demuth
1935
the jinx 1-50 Fred DeMuth
A Divination with Matches
number of remaining matches divined, see page 99 for improvement by Herbert R. Hood
a match divination \n number of matches in matchbook divined after tearing some out and adding digits \n unknown
1937
the magic annual for 1937
Unknown
A Match Divination
number of matches in matchbook divined after tearing some out and adding digits
picture of a prophecy \n matches in matchbook vanish and name of selection appears written inside \n frank chapman \n jack keyes
1939
chap's scrapbook Frank Chapman, Jack Keyes
Picture of a Prophecy
matches in matchbook vanish and name of selection appears written inside
folder mathematics \n spectator tears out matches, number of matches divined \n fred demuth \n a divination with matches \n fred demuth
1941
after the dessert Fred DeMuth
Folder Mathematics
spectator tears out matches, number of matches divined
betch \n - bar bet, predicting which side lands up, when tossing a match box
- betting burning a handkerchief without injuring it \n danny morris \n doc hurwitz
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Danny Morris, Doc Hurwitz
Betch
bar bet, predicting which side lands up, when tossing a match box
betting burning a handkerchief without injuring it
the super-subtle secret introduction \n secretly loading a coin inside a match box, from clip position \n eddie joseph
1942
coin and money magic Eddie Joseph
The Super-Subtle Secret Introduction
secretly loading a coin inside a match box, from clip position
popper upper \n match on business card covered by matchbook, penetrates it twice, match vanishes in the end \n verne chesbro \n james g. thompson jr. \n strike one \n james g. thompson jr. \n verne chesbro \n william h. mccaffrey \n gerald kosky \n penta-match \n stewart judah
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Verne Chesbro, James G. Thompson Jr.
Popper Upper
match on business card covered by matchbook, penetrates it twice, match vanishes in the end
striking experiment \n matchbook put in water, matches can still be ignited \n john batton
1943
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv John Batton
Striking Experiment
matchbook put in water, matches can still be ignited
under cover \n ideas with a matchbook, as an ambush for a list, for a shiner, to pick up daub, picking up a coin \n milbourne christopher \n bob hummer \n graphite matchbox daub \n bob hummer
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Milbourne Christopher, Bob Hummer
Under Cover
ideas with a matchbook, as an ambush for a list, for a shiner, to pick up daub, picking up a coin
matchbook hook \n transforming a matchbook so it can be used like a hooked coin \n leroy e. larson
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv LeRoy E. Larson
Matchbook Hook
transforming a matchbook so it can be used like a hooked coin
one in five \n five design cards chosen, then one of those chosen, assistant comes from other room and knows which one, code via position of match in match book \n don tanner
1948
grant's inner circle magazine Don Tanner
One in Five
five design cards chosen, then one of those chosen, assistant comes from other room and knows which one, code via position of match in match book
"easy money" mindreading \n matchbook and carbon paper \n george b. anderson \n mantra mental \n richard mark
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
it's a natural \n no. 11, spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n it's a natural \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n more natural \n paul marcus
1950
scarne on card tricks Martin Gardner, Bill Simon
It's a Natural
No. 11, Spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted
lucifers! \n several spectators get different books of matches to hold, they turn out to be all the same \n robert lund
1950
the phoenix 201 — 250 Robert Lund
Lucifers!
several spectators get different books of matches to hold, they turn out to be all the same
the flying match \n match is torn from matchbook, vanishes and appears under napkin \n jack yeager \n jack yeager's "second portfolio of tricks"
1951
ireland's yearbooks Jack Yeager
The Flying Match
match is torn from matchbook, vanishes and appears under napkin
matchic \n match book with two matches, match is broken and restored, then burnt and new again, the second match is found burnt in the match book eventually \n walter essman
1952
the phoenix 251 — 300 Walter Essman
Matchic
match book with two matches, match is broken and restored, then burnt and new again, the second match is found burnt in the match book eventually
the die is cast \n invisible die is thrown and outcome predicted with a matchbox, see p. 1185 for additional ideas by frank huck \n bruce elliott \n match book divination \n louis jaeger
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Bruce Elliott
The Die is Cast
invisible die is thrown and outcome predicted with a matchbox, see p. 1185 for additional ideas by Frank Huck
cork tip, please \n matchbox with hole, cigarette is pushed through, cigarette ends up bent in matchbox \n james f. herpick
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 James F. Herpick
Cork Tip, Please
matchbox with hole, cigarette is pushed through, cigarette ends up bent in matchbox
they're all aces - take a card any card \n ideas and gags
- old money (bill with beard)
- bedroom eyes (beds on glasses)
- genii weenie (hot dog from aladin lamp)
- bounced (rubber check joke)
- candelabra (original way to light three matches on a matchbook)
- nose nonsense (spoon on nose gag)
- fan fun (fan gag) \n karrell fox
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Karrell Fox
They're All Aces - Take a Card any card
ideas and gags
Old Money (bill with beard)
Bedroom Eyes (beds on glasses)
Genii Weenie (hot dog from Aladin lamp)
Bounced (rubber check joke)
Candelabra (original way to light three matches on a matchbook)
match box bet \n lifting the tray of a matchbox on its cover with only the first and fourth finger \n john howie
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 John Howie
Match Box Bet
lifting the tray of a matchbox on its cover with only the first and fourth finger
strike one \n longer routine with matchbooks and matches, matchbook appears, match penetrates card, color of head change color, paddle routine, prediction of amount of matches and eventually matches transform into salt \n james g. thompson jr. \n verne chesbro \n william h. mccaffrey \n gerald kosky \n the jumping match or toothpick \n william h. mccaffrey \n popper upper \n verne chesbro \n james g. thompson jr. \n matchaskill \n gerald kosky
1956
top secrets of magic James G. Thompson Jr., Verne Chesbro, William H. McCaffrey, Gerald Kosky
Strike One
longer routine with matchbooks and matches, matchbook appears, match penetrates card, color of head change color, paddle routine, prediction of amount of matches and eventually matches transform into salt
match book divination \n imaginary die is thrown, number revealed with matchbook \n louis jaeger \n the die is cast \n bruce elliott
1956
the new phoenix 301-348 Louis Jaeger
Match Book Divination
imaginary die is thrown, number revealed with matchbook
match folder mind-reading \n divine thought of number with matchbook of twenty matches, spectator is instructed to tear out matches in some mathematical way \n fred demuth \n a divination with matches \n fred demuth
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Fred DeMuth
Match Folder Mind-reading
Divine thought of number with matchbook of twenty matches, spectator is instructed to tear out matches in some mathematical way
allessandro's cigarette routine \n continuous production, vanish in handkerchief and production of cigarette, using matchbox \n allessandro
1956
ireland's yearbooks Allessandro
Allessandro's Cigarette Routine
continuous production, vanish in handkerchief and production of cigarette, using matchbox
(11) the billet switch (the matchbox switch - by will dexter) \n switching the billet in the action of burning it \n will dexter
1959
billets Will Dexter
(11) The Billet Switch (The Matchbox Switch - by Will Dexter)
more natural \n spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted \n paul marcus \n it's a natural \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n it's a natural \n martin gardner \n bill simon
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 Paul Marcus
More Natural
Spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted
the invisible match box \n color of silk is chosen and invisible silk placed inside invisible matchbox, both appear inside handkerchief held by performer \n gerard "bruno" bruning \n flight thru space \n gerard "bruno" bruning
1966
ireland's yearbooks Gerard "Bruno" Bruning
The Invisible Match Box
color of silk is chosen and invisible silk placed inside invisible matchbox, both appear inside handkerchief held by performer
sympathetic matches \n two paddles, name appears, four matches from a matchbook separately on a handkerchief join in one corner with the paddle as cover, the matches are placed in a stand and are covered, they vanish and reappear in the matchbook \n bento
1967
the art of close-up magic — volume 1 Bento
Sympathetic Matches
two paddles, name appears, four matches from a matchbook separately on a handkerchief join in one corner with the paddle as cover, the matches are placed in a stand and are covered, they vanish and reappear in the matchbook
peep-o \n word divination, written on a paper covered with the drawer of a matchbox \n dennis patten
1967
the art of close-up magic — volume 1 Dennis Patten
Peep-O
word divination, written on a paper covered with the drawer of a matchbox
matchless penetration \n empty matchbox penetrates handkerchief, when opened, it's full of matches \n arthur setterington
1967
stranger mysteries Arthur Setterington
Matchless Penetration
empty matchbox penetrates handkerchief, when opened, it's full of matches
watch the box \n two matchboxes filled with matches and an empty one are stacked in a tube, the empty one travels to the top middle and bottom of the stack \n arthur setterington
1968
the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington
Watch the Box
two matchboxes filled with matches and an empty one are stacked in a tube, the empty one travels to the top middle and bottom of the stack
flight thru space \n color of silk is chosen and invisible silk placed inside invisible matchbox, both appear inside handkerchief held by performer \n gerard "bruno" bruning \n the invisible match box \n gerard "bruno" bruning
1968
ireland's yearbooks Gerard "Bruno" Bruning
Flight Thru Space
color of silk is chosen and invisible silk placed inside invisible matchbox, both appear inside handkerchief held by performer
match sword box \n coin in matchbox is penetrated by six matches \n hans g. stumpf \n george leitmayr
1969
the art of close-up magic — volume 2 Hans G. Stumpf, George Leitmayr
matchbox & die \n chosen number from 1 to 6 predicted in matchbox \n aaron wainer \n foregone conclusion \n ben christopher
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Aaron Wainer
the x-ray match-box \n bill is folded and cicled with rubber band then put in matchbox, serial number reading \n alfred zorn
1969
entertaining mental miracles Alfred Zorn
The X-Ray Match-Box
bill is folded and cicled with rubber band then put in matchbox, serial number reading
match go \n matches travel from one matchbook to another, see p. 415 for credit information \n harvey rosenthal \n the gen (june 1961)
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Harvey Rosenthal
Match Go
matches travel from one matchbook to another, see p. 415 for credit information
the delicate touch of charlie miller \n signed paper napkin transposes with matches in matchbox, using the deland fake \n charlie miller \n miller revisited \n charlie miller \n match maneuvers \n charlie miller
1970
the compleat magick — volume i Charlie Miller
The Delicate Touch of Charlie Miller
signed paper napkin transposes with matches in matchbox, using the DeLand fake
miller revisited \n \n charlie miller \n the delicate touch of charlie miller \n charlie miller \n match maneuvers \n charlie miller
1970
the compleat magick — volume i Charlie Miller
20th century matchboxes \n several matchboxes, matches from one matchbox travel into an empty matchbox \n arthur setterington
1972
straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington
20th Century Matchboxes
several matchboxes, matches from one matchbox travel into an empty matchbox
matchless \n invisible matchbox and one of three invisible handkerchiefs is selected, matchbox appears inside is the chosen silk \n carl hanson \n robert tyson
1972
the compleat magick — volume i Carl Hanson, Robert Tyson
Matchless
invisible matchbox and one of three invisible handkerchiefs is selected, matchbox appears inside is the chosen silk
match maneuvers \n signed napkin transposes with matches in matchbox \n charlie miller \n the delicate touch of charlie miller \n charlie miller \n miller revisited \n charlie miller
1973
close-up cavalcade Charlie Miller
match weight \n four matchbooks, spectator removes a match from one, performer divines it, then matches vanish from a matchbooks \n arthur emerson
1973
close-up cavalcade Arthur Emerson
Match Weight
four matchbooks, spectator removes a match from one, performer divines it, then matches vanish from a matchbooks
clairvoyant! \n from t. page wright's notebooks, miniature cards in matchbox are divined \n anonymous
1973
the compleat magick — volume i Anonymous
Clairvoyant!
from T. Page Wright's notebooks, miniature cards in matchbox are divined
sleight of crime \n four coins in four matchboxes, spectator secretly removes on coin and mixes the matchboxes, a match is light and goes out in front of the empty box, then the date of the coin is revealed \n karl fulves
1974
close-up mental magic Karl Fulves
Sleight of Crime
four coins in four matchboxes, spectator secretly removes on coin and mixes the matchboxes, a match is light and goes out in front of the empty box, then the date of the coin is revealed
something from nothing \n pantomime cigarette, rolling imaginary cigarette, it becomes visible, using match book \n amedeo vacca
1974
amedeo's continental magic Amedeo Vacca
Something from Nothing
pantomime cigarette, rolling imaginary cigarette, it becomes visible, using match book
match card 2 \n full matchbook is shown, a card is selected, and only an amount of matches remain corresponding to the value of the chosen card \n barry govan \n graham etherington
1975
pabular Barry Govan, Graham Etherington
Match Card 2
Full matchbook is shown, a card is selected, and only an amount of matches remain corresponding to the value of the chosen card
festive fun \n a coin puzzle by alex elmsley and by tony faro, logic puzzles, making smoke powder by burning a striking surface, match problems by tony faro, medium card revelation, a number puzzle by ed schuman and how to stick a bottle on a wall
\n unknown \n alex elmsley \n tony faro \n ed schuman
1975
pabular
Unknown, Alex Elmsley, Tony Faro, Ed Schuman
Festive Fun
a coin puzzle by Alex Elmsley and by Tony Faro, logic puzzles, making smoke powder by burning a striking surface, match problems by Tony Faro, medium card revelation, a number puzzle by Ed Schuman and how to stick a bottle on a wall
penta-match \n match on business card covered by matchbook, penetrates it \n stewart judah \n popper upper \n verne chesbro \n james g. thompson jr.
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Stewart Judah
Penta-Match
match on business card covered by matchbook, penetrates it
match \n several matchbooks, spectator removes a match from one and performer divines which matchbook \n dr. dan j. alessini
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Dr. Dan J. Alessini
Match
several matchbooks, spectator removes a match from one and performer divines which matchbook
first routine \n packet of matches vanishes and is reproduced via imp pass, any object possible \n slydini
1976
the best of slydini ...and more Slydini
First Routine
packet of matches vanishes and is reproduced via imp pass, any object possible
fadeaway \n coin on table covered with playing card, coin vanishes
- fade-away i
- fade away iii
- fade away iv
- fade away v \n karl fulves \n fade away ii \n slydini
1976
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Fadeaway
coin on table covered with playing card, coin vanishes
psychic lady \n person divines in which matchbox is her ring, mental version of bean monte \n gene nielsen \n bascom jones
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Gene Nielsen, Bascom Jones
Psychic Lady
person divines in which matchbox is her ring, mental version of bean monte
sub-gum \n close-up sub-trunk, two coins change places, one coin in a matchbox and one outside, held in place with rubber bands, using the kick change \n rick johnsson
1976
practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson
Sub-Gum
close-up sub-trunk, two coins change places, one coin in a matchbox and one outside, held in place with rubber bands, using The Kick Change
everything happens to ken miller \n routine with cigarettes and money
(1) brand-changing cigarette packet
(2) rising cigarette
(3) cigarette packet to banknote (allan lambie)
(4) banknote to matches
(5) coin from banknote \n bengt nilsson \n allan lambie
1977
continuous cigarette production Bengt Nilsson, Allan Lambie
Everything Happens to Ken Miller
routine with cigarettes and money
(1) Brand-Changing Cigarette Packet
(2) Rising Cigarette
(3) Cigarette Packet to Banknote (Allan Lambie)
(4) Banknote to Matches
(5) Coin from Banknote
routined magic \n match puzzle, then coin penetrates upwards through table into match box, example for routining two things \n karl fulves
1977
the magic book Karl Fulves
Routined Magic
match puzzle, then coin penetrates upwards through table into match box, example for routining two things
where there's smoke \n - pipe grows
- lighted end of cigarette put on handkerchief, which is spread on the palm, it does not burn
- making smoke powder with a matchbox \n fred robinson
1978
pabular Fred Robinson
Where There's Smoke
pipe grows
lighted end of cigarette put on handkerchief, which is spread on the palm, it does not burn
where there's smoke \n - bar bet with a match box
- matchbox and coin, divine if heads or tails, stooge
- match in hand, matchbox balanced on back of the hand, box is tossed and match ignited
- remove flame from lighter to light cigarette, gag \n fred robinson \n bob hamilton
1978
pabular Fred Robinson, Bob Hamilton
Where There's Smoke
bar bet with a match box
matchbox and coin, divine if heads or tails, stooge
match in hand, matchbox balanced on back of the hand, box is tossed and match ignited
where there's smoke \n - smoking thumb, by inhaling smoke of a match (sent in by martin breese)
- smoke a matchbox
- split a burning match to give fire
- extinguish a match by blowing in the opposite sleeve, paper match (karrel fox)
- joke, matches and water (fred snooks) \n karrell fox \n fred robinson \n martin breese \n fred snooks
1978
pabular Karrell Fox, Fred Robinson, Martin Breese, Fred Snooks
Where There's Smoke
smoking thumb, by inhaling smoke of a match (sent in by Martin Breese)
smoke a matchbox
split a burning match to give fire
extinguish a match by blowing in the opposite sleeve, paper match (Karrel Fox)
mantra mental \n matchbook as impression device, impromptu \n richard mark \n "easy money" mindreading \n george b. anderson
1978
the compleat magick — volume ii Richard Mark
ultraffinity \n folded bill in one of several matchboxes is found by performer, then serial number is divined \n larry becker \n ultraffinity revisited \n larry becker
1978
world of super mentalism Larry Becker
Ultraffinity
folded bill in one of several matchboxes is found by performer, then serial number is divined
matchic \n prediction of esp symbol, five esp cards and big matchbox \n larry becker
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Matchic
prediction of ESP symbol, five ESp cards and big matchbox
the figures match \n no. 4, three-digit number divined after some calculation from spectator and removal of matches \n unknown
1979
self-working mental magic
Unknown
The Figures Match
No. 4, three-digit number divined after some calculation from spectator and removal of matches
mind press \n piece of matchbook is balanced on a pin and covered with a glas, starts turning \n nathan stark
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Nathan Stark
Mind Press
piece of matchbook is balanced on a pin and covered with a glas, starts turning
fumdubulators \n - producing false teeth and a skull
- floating crisp
- producing a potato from a crisp bag (arthur day)
- irish key ring, key ring on false end of a key, gag (arthur day)
- bar bet with matchbox (fred snooks) \n al smith \n arthur day \n fred snooks
1980
pabular Al Smith, Arthur Day, Fred Snooks
Fumdubulators
producing false teeth and a skull
floating crisp
producing a potato from a crisp bag (Arthur day)
Irish Key Ring, key ring on false end of a key, gag (Arthur Day)
graphite matchbox daub \n idea for preparing a matchbox to access daub at all times \n bob hummer \n under cover \n milbourne christopher \n bob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Graphite Matchbox Daub
idea for preparing a matchbox to access daub at all times
murder in a matchbox \n three match boxes, performer's back is turned and a small gun, a bill and a die are put in boxes, performer knows which object is where and what side is on top of the die \n karl fulves
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Karl Fulves
Murder in a Matchbox
three match boxes, performer's back is turned and a small gun, a bill and a die are put in boxes, performer knows which object is where and what side is on top of the die
9th dimension \n spectator counts matches in matchbook, card with matching number appears in chosen pile \n philip t. goldstein
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Philip T. Goldstein
9th Dimension
spectator counts matches in matchbook, card with matching number appears in chosen pile
heart burn \n corner of card stroken on match-book, ignites and burns \n paul harris \n heartburn \n paul harris
1981
close-up fantasies finalé Paul Harris
Heart Burn
corner of card stroken on match-book, ignites and burns
world's strongest? \n no. 17, lifting a matchbox with two fingers on a cigarette box, first and little finger \n unknown
1981
self-working table magic
Unknown
World's Strongest?
No. 17, lifting a matchbox with two fingers on a cigarette box, first and little finger
zombie match \n book of matches rises behind a handkerchief and floats, in the end one of the matches lights spontaneously \n karl fulves
1982
wireless ii Karl Fulves
Zombie Match
book of matches rises behind a handkerchief and floats, in the end one of the matches lights spontaneously
card in matchbox \n lighter changes to matchbox into which the selected card ends up (uses duplicate) \n john carney \n karte in streichholzschachtel \n philipp ganglberger
1983
carney knowledge John Carney
Card in Matchbox
lighter changes to matchbox into which the selected card ends up (uses duplicate)
straightforward card in balloon \n impromptu, balloon bursts in contact with hot match \n john carney \n carney's card in balloon \n roberto giobbi
1983
carney knowledge John Carney
Straightforward Card in Balloon
impromptu, balloon bursts in contact with hot match
klein - aber oho! \n spectator writes word on torn cover of matchbook, which is then placed behind matches, word is divined \n alessandro de luca \n theophil "philius" weidmann
1983
ueber das wesen der mentalmagie Alessandro de Luca, Theophil "Philius" Weidmann
Klein - aber oho!
spectator writes word on torn cover of matchbook, which is then placed behind matches, word is divined
matches to go \n no. 7, initialed matchbook placed on elbow vanishes, then it is put into sleeve and penetrates it \n karl fulves \n catching the news \n karl fulves
1985
self-working paper magic Karl Fulves
Matches to Go
No. 7, initialed matchbook placed on elbow vanishes, then it is put into sleeve and penetrates it
clipper \n coin produced from bill, then matchbook from bill \n karl fulves \n easy backclip \n karl fulves \n bic flicker \n karl fulves
1985
s-c — contemporary money magic Karl Fulves
twice lit \n match torn out of match book is lit, blown out, lit again, vanishes and reappears attached inside \n jay sankey \n richard sanders
1987
when creators collide... Jay Sankey, Richard Sanders
Twice Lit
match torn out of match book is lit, blown out, lit again, vanishes and reappears attached inside
psychic matchbooks \n name written on flap of one of several matchbooks, matchbook and name divined \n william goodwin
1988
lecture 1988 William Goodwin
Psychic Matchbooks
name written on flap of one of several matchbooks, matchbook and name divined
4. der geschickte zauberer \n matchbox is thrown into the air and match is lit \n christoph borer \n 3. der geschickte zauberer \n christoph borer \n 3. der geschickte zauberer \n christoph borer
1988
seminarheft Christoph Borer
tüchlein, du musst wandern \n handkerchief vanishes in a pyro flash and appears in matchbox, gaffed matchbox \n christoph borer \n tüchlein, du musst wandern \n christoph borer
1988
seminarheft Christoph Borer
Tüchlein, Du musst wandern
handkerchief vanishes in a pyro flash and appears in matchbox, gaffed matchbox
outboxed \n coin through table upwards into matchbox, also as coin through ceiling downwards \n karl fulves \n don nielsen
1989
money moves Karl Fulves, Don Nielsen
Outboxed
coin through table upwards into matchbox, also as coin through ceiling downwards
chinese ring in rat \n borrowed ring to matchbox, but has long racist interlude where magician wears fake teeth, pretends to be chinese and speaks in a stereotypical accent and bad english in order to produce a rat \n simon lovell
1989
close up magic to tapdance to Simon Lovell
Chinese Ring in Rat
Borrowed ring to matchbox, but has long racist interlude where magician wears fake teeth, pretends to be Chinese and speaks in a stereotypical accent and bad English in order to produce a rat
3. der geschickte zauberer \n matchbox is thrown into the air and match is lit \n christoph borer \n 4. der geschickte zauberer \n christoph borer \n 3. der geschickte zauberer \n christoph borer
1989
seminarheft Christoph Borer
spread 'em \n matchbook with four matches, matches are piled up and then spread still attached to the matchbook \n dan harlan
1990
the minotaur Dan Harlan
Spread 'Em
matchbook with four matches, matches are piled up and then spread still attached to the matchbook
the creeps \n matchbox opens by itself, rubber band as secret power \n ben harris \n credit comments by richard kaufman in opus, vol. 3 no. 8, p. 12 \n elastic infiltration \n jay sankey \n the strange little house upon the hill \n ben harris
1990
mad fax and other mysteries Ben Harris
The Creeps
matchbox opens by itself, rubber band as secret power
Related to
credit comments by Richard Kaufman in Opus, Vol. 3 No. 8, p. 12
the strange little house upon the hill \n card folded to matchbox that opens by itself \n ben harris \n the creeps \n ben harris
1990
mad fax and other mysteries Ben Harris
matchplay \n matches disappear and reappear in pocket \n alan alan \n apocalypse variations or additions \n reinhard müller
1991
apocalypse vol. 11-15 Alan Alan
moxie \n monte with match boxes, one is filled, in the end the game is only played with two boxes, matches appear in box which was put away before \n michael weber \n three card monte outdone \n theodore annemann
1991
life savers Michael Weber
Moxie
monte with match boxes, one is filled, in the end the game is only played with two boxes, matches appear in box which was put away before
matchbook assembly \n four matches under four matchbooks assemble underneath one \n russ burns \n matchbook assembly plus \n dan garrett \n matchbook assembly \n russ burns
1991
garrett does the u.k. Russ Burns
Matchbook Assembly
four matches under four matchbooks assemble underneath one
matchbook assembly plus \n four matches under four matchbooks assemble underneath one, last match is lit and burnt match then appears under matchbook \n dan garrett \n matchbook assembly \n russ burns \n matchbook assembly plus \n dan garrett
1991
garrett does the u.k. Dan Garrett
Matchbook Assembly Plus
four matches under four matchbooks assemble underneath one, last match is lit and burnt match then appears under matchbook
match transposition \n match is torn out of matchbook and lit, it transposes with all the unlit matches in the matchbook \n tomo maeda
1992
five times five - japan Tomo Maeda
Match Transposition
match is torn out of matchbook and lit, it transposes with all the unlit matches in the matchbook
match cutie gizmo \n match put in bottle and covered with a bill and a matchbook, bottle can be lifted and bill removed, bottle clings to matchbook \n michael weber \n al o'hagan's "al-levito"
1992
the minotaur Michael Weber
Match Cutie Gizmo
match put in bottle and covered with a bill and a matchbook, bottle can be lifted and bill removed, bottle clings to matchbook
the lucifer load \n dice stacking with match box cover, here only final load of many matches \n bob ostin \n the 'lucifer' load \n bob ostin
1992
profile Bob Ostin
The Lucifer Load
dice stacking with match box cover, here only final load of many matches
matchbook assembly \n four matches under four matchbooks assemble underneath one \n russ burns \n matchbook assembly \n russ burns
1992
garrett in the u.s.a. Russ Burns
Matchbook Assembly
four matches under four matchbooks assemble underneath one
matchbook assembly plus \n four matches under four matchbooks assemble underneath one, last match is lit and burnt match then appears under matchbook \n dan garrett \n matchbook assembly plus \n dan garrett
1992
garrett in the u.s.a. Dan Garrett
Matchbook Assembly Plus
four matches under four matchbooks assemble underneath one, last match is lit and burnt match then appears under matchbook
double matchit \n card chosen and lost, dollar bill changes into matchbook, mini card inside which matches selection \n mike bornstein \n latest money magic (bornstein)
1994
close-up file Mike Bornstein
Double Matchit
card chosen and lost, dollar bill changes into matchbook, mini card inside which matches selection
matchmaker \n two signed matches travel back in the hand, then they fuse together \n marc paul \n anthony owen
1995
the minotaur Marc Paul, Anthony Owen
Matchmaker
two signed matches travel back in the hand, then they fuse together
heartburn \n corner of card stroken on match-book, ignites and burns \n paul harris \n heart burn \n paul harris
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3 Paul Harris
Heartburn
corner of card stroken on match-book, ignites and burns
burning a big one \n after burnt match appears back in matchbook, matchbook bursts into flames \n richard bartram, jr.
1997
trephine Richard Bartram, Jr.
Burning a Big One
after burnt match appears back in matchbook, matchbook bursts into flames
matchbox restoration \n matchbox gimmick used to restore torn card, vanish, produce or shrink a card \n joshua jay \n matchbox restoration \n joshua jay
1998
a teen's routines Joshua Jay
Matchbox Restoration
Matchbox gimmick used to restore torn card, vanish, produce or shrink a card
lighter \n "unsolved mysteries"
match pushed into tray of matches, tray clings to match, posed as a problem \n karl fulves \n suspensamus \n eddie joseph
1998
the fine print Karl Fulves
Lighter
"Unsolved Mysteries"
match pushed into tray of matches, tray clings to match, posed as a problem
the seance card trick \n mini card matching selection appears in previously empty matchbox \n ted danson \n the seance card trick \n ted danson
1998
come a little closer Ted Danson
The Seance Card Trick
mini card matching selection appears in previously empty matchbox
a striking appearance \n matchbox contains only one match. match is lit and waved over fist, magician produces fistful of matches \n joshua jay
1999
magic atlas Joshua Jay
A Striking Appearance
Matchbox contains only one match. Match is lit and waved over fist, magician produces fistful of matches
matchbox restoration \n matchbox gimmick used to restore torn card, vanish, produce or shrink a card \n joshua jay \n matchbox restoration \n joshua jay
1999
magic atlas Joshua Jay
Matchbox Restoration
Matchbox gimmick used to restore torn card, vanish, produce or shrink a card
got a light? \n two matchboxes perform a series of animations, drawers open and close by themselves, thread hook-up \n david regal
1999
close-up & personal David Regal
Got a Light?
Two matchboxes perform a series of animations, drawers open and close by themselves, thread hook-up
match lite \n several matchbooks, spectator chooses one to light candle, performer looks at flame and divines matchbook, repeated \n michael lewis
1999
latter day secrets Michael Lewis
Match Lite
several matchbooks, spectator chooses one to light candle, performer looks at flame and divines matchbook, repeated
the chosen card changes to a box of matches \n no. 32 \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
boga-boga \n matchbox is thrown in the air and a match is lit \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler \n boga-boga \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler \n boga-boga \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler
2000
anam cara Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler
matchbox betcha number two! \n matchbox drawer balanced on cover under glass, bet to get drawer into cover without touching \n eric mason
2000
son of simon says! Eric Mason
Matchbox Betcha Number Two!
matchbox drawer balanced on cover under glass, bet to get drawer into cover without touching
the bauer befuddler \n "presentation four", bill changes into mis-made bill and inverted bill, using matchbox \n ron bauer
2001
bar bill stunt Ron Bauer
The Bauer Befuddler
"Presentation Four", bill changes into mis-made bill and inverted bill, using matchbox
boga-boga \n matchbox is thrown in the air and a match is lit \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler \n boga-boga \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler \n boga-boga \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler
2002
anam cara auf zirkeltour 2002 Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler
the 'lucifer' load \n dice stacking with only outside cover of match box bent into tube, final load many matches \n bob ostin \n the lucifer load \n bob ostin
2002
latter day secrets Bob Ostin
The 'Lucifer' Load
dice stacking with only outside cover of match box bent into tube, final load many matches
matchless psychometry \n spectators write phone numbers inside matchboxes, performer returns each to spectator \n david ben \n the bridge: an approach to walk-around mentalism \n luke jermay
2003
tricks David Ben
Matchless Psychometry
spectators write phone numbers inside matchboxes, performer returns each to spectator
a match by any other name... \n lit match used to set all the matches in a matchbook on fire. original match is restored, and then whole matchbook is restored to original condition \n jay sankey
2003
twenty years of magic Jay Sankey
A Match By Any Other Name...
Lit match used to set all the matches in a matchbook on fire. Original match is restored, and then whole matchbook is restored to original condition
matchbox monte \n "problems"
borrowed coin travels from openly exposed sound gimmick matchbox in sleeve to tabled matchbox, posed as a problem \n karl fulves
2004
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Matchbox Monte
"Problems"
borrowed coin travels from openly exposed sound gimmick matchbox in sleeve to tabled matchbox, posed as a problem
boga-boga \n matchbox is thrown in the air and a match is lit \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler \n boga-boga \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler \n boga-boga \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler
2006
compilation Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler
tüchlein, du musst wandern \n handkerchief vanishes in a pyro flash and appears in matchbox, gaffed matchbox \n christoph borer \n tüchlein, du musst wandern \n christoph borer
2006
compilation Christoph Borer
Tüchlein, Du musst wandern
handkerchief vanishes in a pyro flash and appears in matchbox, gaffed matchbox
3. der geschickte zauberer \n matchbox is thrown into the air and match is lit \n christoph borer \n 4. der geschickte zauberer \n christoph borer \n 3. der geschickte zauberer \n christoph borer
2006
compilation Christoph Borer
copper-silver \n coin on spectators hand is covered with matchbox and transposes with coin inside matchbox \n tony kardyro \n "transpo coin" (vernon winiecke, discoverie #4) \n supercharged silver \n don nielsen \n merlin's matchbox \n dan lewis \n back story \n karl fulves
2006
prolix Tony Kardyro
Copper-Silver
coin on spectators hand is covered with matchbox and transposes with coin inside matchbox
merlin's matchbox \n half-dollar on table covered with matchbox, match lighted, half-dollar changes to quarter and another quarter is in box \n dan lewis \n copper-silver \n tony kardyro
2007
prolix Dan Lewis
Merlin's Matchbox
half-dollar on table covered with matchbox, match lighted, half-dollar changes to quarter and another quarter is in box
no smoking \n unburnt match vanishes and travels into matchbook (attached inside), disappears under smoke produced from mouth \n daniel garcia
2009
limited Daniel Garcia
No Smoking
Unburnt match vanishes and travels into matchbook (attached inside), disappears under smoke produced from mouth
rematch \n match lighted, it changes back to unburnt, then vanishes and is back in matchbook, traveling back in time presentation \n david acer \n genii, may 2006
2011
more power to you David Acer
Rematch
match lighted, it changes back to unburnt, then vanishes and is back in matchbook, traveling back in time presentation
mein erstes kunststück \n coin is borrowed and marked, then two more coins are added and all three coins travel to handkerchief, eventually signed coin vanished and appears inside a matchbox which is inside a hollow book \n christian scherer
2020
mein erstes kunststück Christian Scherer
Mein erstes Kunststück
coin is borrowed and marked, then two more coins are added and all three coins travel to handkerchief, eventually signed coin vanished and appears inside a matchbox which is inside a hollow book