le grand sultan\nautomaton who can divine a card by nodding with his head, the number of a rolled dice and in which compartment of a closed box a doll is placed, with assitant\n unknown
1784
la magie blanche dévoilée
Unknown
Le Grand Sultan
automaton who can divine a card by nodding with his head, the number of a rolled dice and in which compartment of a closed box a doll is placed, with assitant
die behexten würfel\nno. 8, holding three dice between thumb and first finger and letting center one drop, puzzle\n unknown\ndrop out\nkarl fulves
1900
der amateurzauberer
Unknown
Die behexten Würfel
No. 8, holding three dice between thumb and first finger and letting center one drop, puzzle
the yellow idol\nbig die, spot moves then its placed in a box and travels to a crystal box and back, then a small figure / doll appears\nstanley collins
1920
deceptive conceptions in magic Stanley Collins
The Yellow Idol
big die, spot moves then its placed in a box and travels to a crystal box and back, then a small figure / doll appears
a novel match box and die trick\nmultiple out one out of six prediction\ntom sellers\nforegone conclusion\nben christopher
1927
tricks that work Tom Sellers
the double steal\nnumber "selected" with dice is predicted by number of matches\nfrank n. dodd\na divination with matches\nfred demuth\ncleromantic chicanery\ne.e. hammill\nfrank n. dodd\njohn scarne\nfrank dodd's prediction\nfrank n. dodd
1937
the jinx 1-50 Frank N. Dodd
The Double Steal
number "selected" with dice is predicted by number of matches
half and half\nthree dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens\nstewart james\nthe new half and half\nl. vosburgh lyons\ntypecast\nkarl fulves\nheartbreaker\nthomas alan waters\nhalf and half\nstewart james
1941
the jinx 101-151 Stewart James
Half and Half
three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens
the new half and half\nthree dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens\nl. vosburgh lyons\nhalf and half\nstewart james
1941
the jinx 101-151 L. Vosburgh Lyons
The New Half and Half
three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens
cleromantic chicanery\npage of newspaper is crumbled and page number is the prediction, three dice are stacked and the hidden numbers added\ne.e. hammill\nfrank n. dodd\njohn scarne\nthe double steal\nfrank n. dodd
1943
the phoenix 1-50 E.E. Hammill, Frank N. Dodd, John Scarne
Cleromantic Chicanery
page of newspaper is crumbled and page number is the prediction, three dice are stacked and the hidden numbers added
simple dice routine\n- bar bet with four dice (snatching paper away from stack of dice)
- number divination (7-principle) with three dice
- magnetic dice with two dice
- number divination with two dice
- paddle routine with one die
- color changing die\nedward marlo
1943
ireland's yearbooks Edward Marlo
Simple Dice Routine
- bar bet with four dice (snatching paper away from stack of dice)
- number divination (7-principle) with three dice
- magnetic dice with two dice
- number divination with two dice
- paddle routine with one die
- color changing die
the game of "thirty-one" played with a dice\n\ngeorge g. kaplan\ndai vernon\nal baker
1948
the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan, Dai Vernon, Al Baker
kirk's quirk\ndie on cup, both are thrown into the air and turn, die lands inside the cup\nkirk stiles\ndie and cup jugglery\nroger montandon
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Kirk Stiles
Kirk's Quirk
die on cup, both are thrown into the air and turn, die lands inside the cup
the die is cast\ninvisible die is thrown and outcome predicted with a matchbox, see p. 1185 for additional ideas by frank huck\nbruce elliott\nmatch book divination\nlouis 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
apport\nthree crumbled paper balls, one is selected, objects on cards selected on appears in paper\nfranklin v. taylor
1954
the phoenix 251 — 300 Franklin V. Taylor
Apport
three crumbled paper balls, one is selected, objects on cards selected on appears in paper
the cards and dice - 1. the transposition\nace - four of clubs face-down on table with a die on top of each with one to four to top, dice exchanged and cards follow\nbill simon\ncards & dice\nwilliam p. miesel\nlos dados mandan y las cartas obedecen\narturo de ascanio
1954
sleightly sensational Bill Simon
The Cards and Dice - 1. The Transposition
Ace - Four of clubs face-down on table with a die on top of each with one to four to top, dice exchanged and cards follow
2. the big change\nace - three with three dice on top, they transpose and eventually all change to threes and back\nbill simon\nlos dados mandan y las cartas obedecen\narturo de ascanio
1954
sleightly sensational Bill Simon
2. The Big Change
Ace - Three with three dice on top, they transpose and eventually all change to Threes and back
heath's "di-ciphering"\nfive dice with different three digit numbers on each face. roll the dice, magician can very quickly give the sum of the numbers rolled\nroyal vale heath\ned balducci
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Royal Vale Heath, Ed Balducci
Heath's "Di-ciphering"
Five dice with different three digit numbers on each face. Roll the dice, magician can very quickly give the sum of the numbers rolled
climax for a dice routine\ntwo in the hand one in the pocket start, ending with jumbo and miniature die\ndai vernon\ndetails for a climax\nroberto giobbi\ncarlhorst meier
1957
the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon
Climax for a Dice Routine
two in the hand one in the pocket start, ending with jumbo and miniature die
the stack of nickels and die\ndie placed on stack and covered, betting game that die can be moved underneath, sucker element\nj. b. bobo
1966
the new modern coin magic J. B. Bobo
The Stack of Nickels and Die
die placed on stack and covered, betting game that die can be moved underneath, sucker element
foregone conclusion\nsix matches, spectator choses any number of matches, number predicted by die in matchbox\nben christopher\np. 70 for credits\np. 81 for idea by danny fowler\na novel match box and die trick\ntom sellers\nmatchbox & die\naaron wainer
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Ben Christopher
Foregone Conclusion
six matches, spectator choses any number of matches, number predicted by die in matchbox
a friendly game\nbetting game with dice, proposition bet\npeter alexis\np. 155 for george henbeck comment
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Peter Alexis
cards & dice\nace-four and four dice match up, aces appear\nwilliam p. miesel\nthe cards and dice - 1. the transposition\nbill simon
1968
epilogue William P. Miesel
four sided triangle\n"cards & dice", three cards selected behind back according to roll of three dice, two located and one divined\nkarl fulves
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
Four Sided Triangle
"Cards & Dice", three cards selected behind back according to roll of three dice, two located and one divined
demon dice\n"cards & dice", nine poker dice, three spectators combine a hand and they're dealt out\nkarl fulves
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
Demon Dice
"Cards & Dice", nine poker dice, three spectators combine a hand and they're dealt out
matchbox & die\nchosen number from 1 to 6 predicted in matchbox\naaron wainer\nforegone conclusion\nben christopher
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Aaron Wainer
devilish die\ndie wrapped in flash paper is rolled, paper burned, rolled number counted down to, card predicted on paper piece underneath die\nroy walton\ni.o.u\npaul curry
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Roy Walton
Devilish Die
die wrapped in flash paper is rolled, paper burned, rolled number counted down to, card predicted on paper piece underneath die
las vegas dice\nnon-transitive dice, also as packets of cards, see also p. 410 for idea by stewart olney\nbradley efron
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Bradley Efron
Las Vegas Dice
non-transitive dice, also as packets of cards, see also p. 410 for idea by Stewart Olney
total surprise\ntwo dice are rolled and put into a tube, performer reveals total of hidden numbers\narthur setterington
1972
straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington
Total Surprise
two dice are rolled and put into a tube, performer reveals total of hidden numbers
end game\nthree objects moved according to instructions, outcome predicted
- history
- the children's game (rock paper scissors)
- the system
- a variation
- two betting games
- addendum
- the second game (with cube/die)
- the election game\nrobert e. neale
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Robert E. Neale
End Game
three objects moved according to instructions, outcome predicted
- History
- The Children's Game (Rock Paper Scissors)
- The System
- A Variation
- Two Betting Games
- Addendum
- The Second Game (with cube/die)
- The Election Game
drop out\nthree red dice alternate with two white dice and are held between thumb and first finger as block, white dice fall out at once, posed a problem\nkarl fulves\ndie behexten würfel\n unknown\ndrop out solution\nsam dalal\non "drop out"\nmartin gardner
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
Drop Out
three red dice alternate with two white dice and are held between thumb and first finger as block, white dice fall out at once, posed a problem
octo\noctahedral die with symbols, chosen symbol divined\npaul swinford\nchapter one of "the second scientific american book of mathematical puzzles & diversion" (martin gardner)\nthe moon die mystery\nbob hummer
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Paul Swinford
Octo
octahedral die with symbols, chosen symbol divined
Inspired by
Chapter One of "The Second Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles & Diversion" (Martin Gardner)
dice problem\ntwo dice underneath cup, coin vanished and reappears between dice under cup, posed as problem\nkarl fulves\ndice trap\nted glick\ndice trap\nkarl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Dice Problem
two dice underneath cup, coin vanished and reappears between dice under cup, posed as problem
we'll ring you\nafter the deck is removed from the case a die is tipped out, a coin appears under a card,the back of the card changes color, then the die and the coin vanish\nkevin fox
1975
pabular Kevin Fox
We'll Ring You
after the deck is removed from the case a die is tipped out, a coin appears under a card,the back of the card changes color, then the die and the coin vanish
decoy dice\nsix cards used, two dice rolled and selection made via counting\nstewart judah\n"scarne on card tricks", p. 210
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Stewart Judah
Decoy Dice
six cards used, two dice rolled and selection made via counting
psychik dice\nrolling an eight and six with two dice before two sevens, odds apparently beaten, see also p. 926\nkarl fulves
1976
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Psychik Dice
rolling an eight and six with two dice before two sevens, odds apparently beaten, see also p. 926
dice trick\nlarge die covered with hand, small die rolled, they have the same number on top, then large die vanishes\nwarren stephens
1977
close-up cavalcade finale Warren Stephens
Dice Trick
large die covered with hand, small die rolled, they have the same number on top, then large die vanishes
digitation\nnumbered cards added to a number from invisible die, prediction of total in envelope\nlarry becker
1978
world of super mentalism Larry Becker
Digitation
numbered cards added to a number from invisible die, prediction of total in envelope
dice trap\ntwo dice under cup, coin vanishes and reappears underneath cup between the two dice, three methods\nted glick\ndice problem\nkarl fulves
1979
the chronicles Ted Glick
Dice Trap
two dice under cup, coin vanishes and reappears underneath cup between the two dice, three methods
petals around the rose\nroll of five dice is assigned a value, the puzzle is to find the rule, originally from "mathematics teacher"\nkurt a. christoff\nmore petals\nkarl fulves\npetals & roots\nmel bennett\nkarl fulves
1979
interlocutor Kurt A. Christoff
Petals around the Rose
roll of five dice is assigned a value, the puzzle is to find the rule, originally from "Mathematics Teacher"
gamblecture\nideas for a gambling lecture
- loaded dice gag (exploding sound)
- baby shoes gag
- false cuts with three colored woods
- pseudo deck switch (nudist)
- "bottoms" gag, pin-up girls\nkarrell fox
1979
another book Karrell Fox
Gamblecture
ideas for a gambling lecture
- loaded dice gag (exploding sound)
- baby shoes gag
- false cuts with three colored woods
- pseudo deck switch (nudist)
- "bottoms" gag, pin-up girls
imagination\nspectator throws invisible die and deals deck in that amount of packets, back of performed turned divines amount of packets (1941)\nbob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Imagination
spectator throws invisible die and deals deck in that amount of packets, back of performed turned divines amount of packets (1941)
murder in a matchbox\nthree 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\nkarl 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
the x factor\nusing six metal-rimmed cardboard tags, die is thrown and number spelled (!), prediction on the back of tags\ngene nielsen
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Gene Nielsen
The X Factor
using six metal-rimmed cardboard tags, die is thrown and number spelled (!), prediction on the back of tags
phantom of the dice table\ncolor changing die routine with cup, die behind ear holdout
- phase one: "it's right ear"
- phase two: a handy switch
- phase three: into the darkness
- notes
- further notes\njeff busby
1981
the chronicles Jeff Busby
Phantom of the Dice Table
color changing die routine with cup, die behind ear holdout
- Phase One: "It's Right Ear"
- Phase Two: A Handy Switch
- Phase Three: Into the Darkness
- Notes
- Further Notes
controlled dice shot\nno. 23, betting that with two dice most of the times a one or a six is thrown\n unknown\ndai's wager\npat hennessy\ndai vernon
1981
self-working table magic
Unknown
Controlled Dice Shot
No. 23, betting that with two dice most of the times a one or a six is thrown
the what's it's name dice trick\ntwo in the hand, one in the pocket with dice, climax with jumbo dice production\nroy baker
1983
baker's capers Roy Baker
The What's It's Name Dice Trick
two in the hand, one in the pocket with dice, climax with jumbo dice production
dollars and dice\nno. 27, serial number of bill, dice rolled, performer instantly adjusts serial number so it is divisible by other number\nkarl fulves
1983
self-working number magic Karl Fulves
Dollars and Dice
No. 27, serial number of bill, dice rolled, performer instantly adjusts serial number so it is divisible by other number
super prophet\nno. 99, numbers from one to six listed a few times and added, total predicted\nkarl fulves\nthe million-dollar prediction\nkarl fulves
1983
self-working number magic Karl Fulves
Super Prophet
No. 99, numbers from one to six listed a few times and added, total predicted
four dice repeat\ndie tube routine, when pushed through tube, die changes number, four dice\ndavid (foote) drake
1984
fork full of appetizers — book 2 David (Foote) Drake
Four Dice Repeat
die tube routine, when pushed through tube, die changes number, four dice
3-d reflection\nsurprising revelation of three-dimensional dice stuck to prediction cards\nshigeo futagawa
1986
the new york magic symposium — collection 5 Shigeo Futagawa
3-D Reflection
surprising revelation of three-dimensional dice stuck to prediction cards
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
los dados mandan y las cartas obedecen\nroutine with cards and dice, four parts, elevator, bill simon routines and selection is found\narturo de ascanio\n"circular de la s.e.i." 1955.\nthe cards and dice - 1. the transposition\nbill simon\n2. the big change\nbill simon
1992
la magia de ascanio — vol. 4 Arturo de Ascanio
Los Dados mandan y las Cartas obedecen
routine with cards and dice, four parts, elevator, Bill Simon routines and selection is found
loaded dice\nbets with loaded and mis-spotted dice
- 7-11 dice - load and fire
- another game of 31
- bone try
- pair of dice by the dashboard light\nbob farmer
1994
beat 'em, cheat 'em, leave 'em bleedin' Bob Farmer
Loaded Dice
bets with loaded and mis-spotted dice
- 7-11 Dice - Load and Fire
- Another Game of 31
- Bone Try
- Pair of Dice by the Dashboard Light
before you die\nrandom numbers of die used to mix/transfer cards from packet to packet, then reveal two selections\npeter duffie
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
Before You Die
Random numbers of die used to mix/transfer cards from packet to packet, then reveal two selections
dai's wager\ndice bet with odds in performer's favor\npat hennessy\ndai vernon\ncontrolled dice shot\n unknown
1997
virtual foolery Pat Hennessy, Dai Vernon
do not pass go\n"dot com - tricks and stunts with numbers"
die on square with four fields is moved in circle with quarter-turns, it never gets into original orientation\nkarl fulves
1997
the fine print Karl Fulves
Do Not Pass Go
"Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
die on square with four fields is moved in circle with quarter-turns, it never gets into original orientation
dice stacking: material und technik\n1.1 das material
1.2 die grundtechnik des dice stacking (basic technique)
1.3 der stack mit neun bewegungen (stacking with nine movements)
1.4 der stack mit fünf bewegungen (stacking with five movements)
1.5 vier auf einmal (four at once)
1.6 das abbauen des stacks (removing dice from one by one from a pile)
1.7 das stehlen (stealing a die)
1.8 die würfel verschwinden lassen (disappearance of the dice)
1.9 ladungen (loads)\nchristian scherer
2000
der glücklose würfelspieler Christian Scherer
Dice Stacking: Material und Technik
1.1 Das Material
1.2 Die Grundtechnik des Dice Stacking (basic technique)
1.3 Der Stack mit neun Bewegungen (stacking with nine movements)
1.4 Der Stack mit fünf Bewegungen (stacking with five movements)
1.5 Vier auf einmal (four at once)
1.6 Das Abbauen des Stacks (removing dice from one by one from a pile)
1.7 Das Stehlen (stealing a die)
1.8 Die Würfel verschwinden lassen (disappearance of the dice)
1.9 Ladungen (loads)
der glücklose würfelspieler - eine dice-stacking routine\nfour phases
1. three in the hands one in the pocket
2. dice stacking and traveling of dice from hand to under cup
3. spectator has to guess where the red die is and loses
4. jumbo die production\nchristian scherer
2000
der glücklose würfelspieler Christian Scherer
Der Glücklose Würfelspieler - Eine Dice-Stacking Routine
four phases
1. three in the hands one in the pocket
2. dice stacking and traveling of dice from hand to under cup
3. spectator has to guess where the red die is and loses
4. jumbo die production
twin towers\n"problems"
tower of hanoi type puzzle with three red and three white dice, posed as a problem\nkarl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Twin Towers
"Problems"
tower of hanoi type puzzle with three red and three white dice, posed as a problem
square of 13\nfour dice hidden, performer turns some over, total predicted, cancellation principle applied to dice\nkarl fulves\n"the 4th die" (charlatan #4)
2000
off the books Karl Fulves
Square Of 13
four dice hidden, performer turns some over, total predicted, cancellation principle applied to dice
totalizer\n"an impromptu trick with four dice"
four dice put on table with one-two-five-six sides up, spectator follows some instructions or not while back is turned and covers dice, performer arranges dice so that two left dice have same total as right dice\nkarl fulves
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Totalizer
"An impromptu trick with four dice"
four dice put on table with One-Two-Five-Six sides up, spectator follows some instructions or not while back is turned and covers dice, performer arranges dice so that two left dice have same total as right dice
time and light\nroutines with led time pen, chemical fluid light sticks and anverdi's die
- spectator names a time interval, then he gets a watch and can say start whenever he wants, the
show continues and the performer suddenly screams stop at the right moment
- pseudo psychometry routine
- woman selects one of several men, selection is divined\ndavid berglas
2002
the mind & magic of david berglas David Berglas
Time and Light
routines with LED Time Pen, chemical fluid light sticks and Anverdi's die
- spectator names a time interval, then he gets a watch and can say start whenever he wants, the
show continues and the performer suddenly screams stop at the right moment
- Pseudo Psychometry routine
- woman selects one of several men, selection is divined
anti-grav dice\ntwo dice, one on top of the other, bottom one is lifted when picking up upper one, magnetic instead of moisture\ndon nielsen
2006
prolix Don Nielsen
Anti-Grav Dice
two dice, one on top of the other, bottom one is lifted when picking up upper one, magnetic instead of moisture
half and half\nword randomly formed by combining two lists of letters, magician predicts the word correctly\nstewart james\nhalf and half\nstewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Half and Half
Word randomly formed by combining two lists of letters, magician predicts the word correctly
total test\nsix dice with all numbers from one to six on table, spectator covers two groups of three each, performer moves dice under either object around so both totals match, with variations involving prediction or divinations
- the over-under
- workout
- cube count
- the fix is in\nkarl fulves
2008
prolix Karl Fulves
Total Test
six dice with all numbers from one to six on table, spectator covers two groups of three each, performer moves dice under either object around so both totals match, with variations involving prediction or divinations
- The Over-Under
- Workout
- Cube Count
- The Fix Is In
of dice and men\npresentation for 1 out of six prediction, inspired by andy nyman's "diceman"\ntom stone\nandy nyman
2011
maelstrom Tom Stone, Andy Nyman
Of Dice and Men
presentation for 1 out of six prediction, inspired by Andy Nyman's "Diceman"
freier fall\ndie falls through square tube fast or slowly, with metronome as presentation aid\nchristian scherer\nwilliam j. schmeelk's "newton's nightmare"
2014
schlaglichter Christian Scherer
Freier Fall
die falls through square tube fast or slowly, with metronome as presentation aid
special poker dice\nplayed with dice\nnick trost\n"special poker dice" (nick trost, gambling tricks with dice, 1975)
2015
the bammo ten card deal dossier Nick Trost
Special Poker Dice
played with dice
Also published here
"Special Poker Dice" (Nick Trost, Gambling Tricks with Dice, 1975)
absolute power blind man's blackjack\nwith eight cards
- blackjack finale
- poker phase
- dice phase\nbob farmer
2015
the bammo ten card deal dossier Bob Farmer
Absolute Power Blind Man's Blackjack
with eight cards
- Blackjack Finale
- Poker Phase
- Dice Phase