le grand sultan \n 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 \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 \n no. 8, holding three dice between thumb and first finger and letting center one drop, puzzle \n unknown \n drop out \n karl 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 \n big die, spot moves then its placed in a box and travels to a crystal box and back, then a small figure / doll appears \n stanley 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 \n multiple out one out of six prediction \n tom sellers \n foregone conclusion \n ben christopher
1927
tricks that work Tom Sellers
the double steal \n number "selected" with dice is predicted by number of matches \n frank n. dodd \n a divination with matches \n fred demuth \n cleromantic chicanery \n e.e. hammill \n frank n. dodd \n john scarne \n frank dodd's prediction \n frank n. dodd
1937
the jinx 1-50 Frank N. Dodd
The Double Steal
number "selected" with dice is predicted by number of matches
the diabolical die \n die changes orientation while under a cover \n dr. edward g. ervin
1937
the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin
half and half \n three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens \n stewart james \n the new half and half \n l. vosburgh lyons \n typecast \n karl fulves \n heartbreaker \n thomas alan waters \n half and half \n stewart 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 \n three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens \n l. vosburgh lyons \n half and half \n stewart 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
imagination \n spectator throws invisible die and deals deck in that amount of packets, back of performed turned divines amount of packets \n bob hummer \n imagination \n bob hummer \n imagination \n bob hummer
1941
six more hummers Bob Hummer
Imagination
spectator throws invisible die and deals deck in that amount of packets, back of performed turned divines amount of packets
cleromantic chicanery \n page of newspaper is crumbled and page number is the prediction, three dice are stacked and the hidden numbers added \n e.e. hammill \n frank n. dodd \n john scarne \n the double steal \n frank 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 \n edward marlo
1943
ireland's yearbooks Edward Marlo
Simple Dice Routine
bar bet with four dice (snatching paper away from stack of dice)
the game of "thirty-one" played with a dice \n \n george g. kaplan \n dai vernon \n al baker
1948
the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan, Dai Vernon, Al Baker
imagination \n spectator throws invisible die and deals deck in that amount of packets, back of performed turned divines amount of packets \n bob hummer \n imagination \n bob hummer
1952
ireland's yearbooks Bob Hummer
Imagination
spectator throws invisible die and deals deck in that amount of packets, back of performed turned divines amount of packets
kirk's quirk \n die on cup, both are thrown into the air and turn, die lands inside the cup \n kirk stiles \n die and cup jugglery \n roger 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 \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
apport \n three crumbled paper balls, one is selected, objects on cards selected on appears in paper \n franklin 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 \n 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 \n bill simon \n cards & dice \n william p. miesel \n sleightly diced \n ed andres \n los dados mandan y las cartas obedecen \n arturo 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 \n ace - three with three dice on top, they transpose and eventually all change to threes and back \n bill simon \n sleightly diced \n ed andres \n los dados mandan y las cartas obedecen \n arturo 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" \n five dice with different three digit numbers on each face. roll the dice, magician can very quickly give the sum of the numbers rolled \n royal vale heath \n ed 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 \n two in the hand one in the pocket start, ending with jumbo and miniature die \n dai vernon \n details for a climax \n roberto giobbi \n carlhorst 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
mentalissimus \n several spectator throw a pair of dice, they each repeat up to twelve times and all the numbers are added, prediction based on probability \n bill hendricks
1960
ireland's yearbooks Bill Hendricks
Mentalissimus
several spectator throw a pair of dice, they each repeat up to twelve times and all the numbers are added, prediction based on probability
the stack of nickels and die \n die placed on stack and covered, betting game that die can be moved underneath, sucker element \n j. 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 \n six matches, spectator choses any number of matches, number predicted by die in matchbox \n ben christopher \n p. 70 for credits \n p. 81 for idea by danny fowler \n a novel match box and die trick \n tom sellers \n matchbox & die \n aaron 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 \n betting game with dice, proposition bet \n peter alexis \n p. 155 for george henbeck comment
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Peter Alexis
cards & dice \n ace-four and four dice match up, aces appear \n william p. miesel \n the cards and dice - 1. the transposition \n bill 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 \n karl 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 \n karl 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 \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
devilish die \n die wrapped in flash paper is rolled, paper burned, rolled number counted down to, card predicted on paper piece underneath die \n roy walton \n i.o.u \n paul 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
ace-dice-ace \n position of selection is found via mathematical procedure involving dice, non-slip cut \n karl fulves
1971
the book of numbers Karl Fulves
Ace-Dice-Ace
position of selection is found via mathematical procedure involving dice, non-slip cut
las vegas dice \n non-transitive dice, also as packets of cards, see also p. 410 for idea by stewart olney \n bradley 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 \n two dice are rolled and put into a tube, performer reveals total of hidden numbers \n arthur 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 \n 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 \n robert e. neale
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Robert E. Neale
End Game
three objects moved according to instructions, outcome predicted
drop out \n 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 \n karl fulves \n die behexten würfel \n unknown \n drop out solution \n sam dalal \n on "drop out" \n martin 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 \n octahedral die with symbols, chosen symbol divined \n paul swinford \n chapter one of "the second scientific american book of mathematical puzzles & diversion" (martin gardner) \n the moon die mystery \n bob 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 \n two dice underneath cup, coin vanished and reappears between dice under cup, posed as problem \n karl fulves \n dice trap \n ted glick \n dice trap \n karl 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
dice-cipher \n six-figure number is multiplied with one to six, dice, divination, 142'857 \n vic perry
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii Vic Perry
Dice-Cipher
six-figure number is multiplied with one to six, dice, divination, 142'857
we'll ring you \n 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 \n kevin 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 \n six cards used, two dice rolled and selection made via counting \n stewart judah \n "scarne on card tricks", p. 210 \n decoy dice \n stewart judah
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Stewart Judah
Decoy Dice
six cards used, two dice rolled and selection made via counting
psychik dice \n rolling an eight and six with two dice before two sevens, odds apparently beaten, see also p. 926 \n karl 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 \n large die covered with hand, small die rolled, they have the same number on top, then large die vanishes \n warren 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
decoy dice \n six cards used, two dice rolled and selection made via counting \n stewart judah \n decoy dice \n stewart judah
1977
the magic book Stewart Judah
Decoy Dice
six cards used, two dice rolled and selection made via counting
digitation \n numbered cards added to a number from invisible die, prediction of total in envelope \n larry becker
1978
world of super mentalism Larry Becker
Digitation
numbered cards added to a number from invisible die, prediction of total in envelope
cubio routine \n presentation for cubio, die on string stops and slides on magician's command \n steve beam
1978
they don't make trap doors like they used to do or you too can walk on water Steve Beam
Cubio Routine
presentation for Cubio, Die on string stops and slides on magician's command
dice trap \n two dice under cup, coin vanishes and reappears underneath cup between the two dice, three methods \n ted glick \n dice problem \n karl 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 \n roll of five dice is assigned a value, the puzzle is to find the rule, originally from "mathematics teacher" \n kurt a. christoff \n more petals \n karl fulves \n petals & roots \n mel bennett \n karl 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"
imagination \n spectator throws invisible die and deals deck in that amount of packets, back of performed turned divines amount of packets \n bob hummer \n imagination \n bob 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
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
the x factor \n using six metal-rimmed cardboard tags, die is thrown and number spelled (!), prediction on the back of tags \n gene 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 \n 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 \n jeff busby
1981
the chronicles Jeff Busby
Phantom of the Dice Table
color changing die routine with cup, die behind ear holdout
controlled dice shot \n no. 23, betting that with two dice most of the times a one or a six is thrown \n unknown \n dai's wager \n pat hennessy \n dai 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 new dropout \n no. 26, three dice held between two fingers, dropping only the center one \n unknown \n drop out \n unknown
1981
self-working table magic
Unknown
The New Dropout
No. 26, three dice held between two fingers, dropping only the center one
the what's it's name dice trick \n two in the hand, one in the pocket with dice, climax with jumbo dice production \n roy 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 \n no. 27, serial number of bill, dice rolled, performer instantly adjusts serial number so it is divisible by other number \n karl 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 \n no. 99, numbers from one to six listed a few times and added, total predicted \n karl fulves \n the million-dollar prediction \n karl 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
zaubern mit würfeln \n various easy tricks with dice
- divination of number
- forcing a number, with matchbox
- easy bank night routine with dice \n piet forton
1983
je geschickter desto zauberer Piet Forton
four dice repeat \n die tube routine, when pushed through tube, die changes number, four dice \n david (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
crash dice \n die is placed between two plastic cards and crashed flat \n hiroshi sawa
1986
the new york magic symposium — collection 5 Hiroshi Sawa
Crash Dice
die is placed between two plastic cards and crashed flat
the pretend prediction \n imaginary or clear dice rolled, total predicted \n karrell fox \n ice dice \n philip t. goldstein \n stewart james
1986
for my next trick... Karrell Fox
los dados mandan y las cartas obedecen \n routine with cards and dice, four parts, elevator, bill simon routines and selection is found \n arturo de ascanio \n "circular de la s.e.i." 1955. \n the cards and dice - 1. the transposition \n bill simon \n 2. the big change \n bill 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 \n 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 \n bob farmer
1994
beat 'em, cheat 'em, leave 'em bleedin' Bob Farmer
petals & roots \n more on the dice puzzle \n mel bennett \n karl fulves \n petals around the rose \n kurt a. christoff
1994
verbatim Mel Bennett, Karl Fulves
sag immer and der richtigen stelle "halt!" \n two dice under two cups, spectator and performer roll the same number, cleverly gaffed cups \n bob driebeek
1996
aenigmas rätsel Bob Driebeek
Sag immer and der richtigen Stelle "Halt!"
two dice under two cups, spectator and performer roll the same number, cleverly gaffed cups
before you die \n random numbers of die used to mix/transfer cards from packet to packet, then reveal two selections \n peter 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 \n dice bet with odds in performer's favor \n pat hennessy \n dai vernon \n controlled 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 \n karl 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
forcing the choice with an ordinary die \n no. 6, asking to throw die again if wrong numbers show up \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Forcing the Choice with an Ordinary Die
No. 6, asking to throw die again if wrong numbers show up
dice stacking: material und technik \n 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) \n christian 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 \n 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 \n christian 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 \n karl 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 \n four dice hidden, performer turns some over, total predicted, cancellation principle applied to dice \n karl 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
roll the dice \n printed dice layout, dice roll selected by instructions on how to move on grid is predicted \n karl fulves
2001
hex squared Karl Fulves
Roll The Dice
printed dice layout, dice roll selected by instructions on how to move on grid is predicted
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 \n karl 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 \n 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 \n david 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 \n two dice, one on top of the other, bottom one is lifted when picking up upper one, magnetic instead of moisture \n don 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 \n word randomly formed by combining two lists of letters, magician predicts the word correctly \n stewart james \n half and half \n stewart 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 \n 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 \n karl 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
details for a climax \n \n roberto giobbi \n carlhorst meier \n climax for a dice routine \n dai vernon
2010
secret agenda Roberto Giobbi, Carlhorst Meier
freier fall \n die falls through square tube fast or slowly, with metronome as presentation aid \n christian scherer \n william 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 \n played with dice \n nick 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 \n with eight cards
- blackjack finale
- poker phase
- dice phase \n bob farmer
2015
the bammo ten card deal dossier Bob Farmer