Miscellaneous

163 entries in Newspaper / Miscellaneous
Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Die japanische Leiter ladder from rolled up newspaper or paper à la paper tree
 		Sep. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 9)
143
Coin and Envelopes marked coin to nest of envelopes made out of newspaper
 		1935
Coin Magic
54
Joseph H. Fries Torn Sentiment message appears cut out from newspaper
 		Dec. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 71)
482
E. D. Wolff Astral Ad ads cut out of newspaper put in envelope, one chosen and word in it chosen, divined
Also published here
Variations
 Feb. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 78)
509
Magischer Wettbewerb des M.R.S. second magic contest, problem posed, newspaper change into newspaper from other country
 		1940
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 2 No. 1)
27
Hans-Paul Wipf No. 4 Das grosse antispiritistische Rätsel divination of chosen name, using torn newspaper, pieces pinned to wall
 		1940
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 2 No. 4)
12
Laurie Ireland Patter for any Newspaper Trick one-liners, comparing newspaper to a woman
 		1943
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1943)
6
Jean Hugard Torn Newspaper to Bouquet newspaper to flowers, brief
 		June 1943
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 1 No. 1)
2
Sylvan Barnet Wuxtra! chosen headline appears on newspaper
 		June 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 62)
254
Francis J. Rigney Cutting a Dido story trick, tearing a long strip
 		May 1944
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 1 No. 12)
51
E. D. Wolff The Astral Ad ads cut out of newspaper put in envelope, one chosen and word in it chosen, divined
Also published here
Variations
 1944
Practical Mental Effects
165
Harold Braunhut Ad-Venture an ad from newspaper is chose, content divined and written on slate
 		1948
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5
170
Winston Freer It's Done With A Mirror magazine changes into different magazines and newspapers a few times, also of different sizes
 		June/July 1949
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 9 & 10)
4
Milbourne Christopher*, Sid Lorraine Flame Up piece of newspaper is touched with blown-out match and starts to burn
 		June 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 1)
671
Dr. William Weyeneth Der TeTuTa Trick newspaper tree, flag is produced from top
 		1950
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 11 No. 1)
3
Martin Gardner* Fir You! making a christmas tree from paper
Related to
 Dec. 1952
The Phoenix (Issue 271)
1082
Will Ayling Fashion Parade magazine rolled into tube moves up and down two cords
 		1952
Routined Manipulation — Part Two
91
Franklin V. Taylor Apport three crumbled paper balls, one is selected, objects on cards selected on appears in paper
 		Feb. 1954
The Phoenix (Issue 300)
1199
W. Z. Fidler Routine for Squircle
Related to
 1955
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1955)
14
Eugene Gloye Newspaper & Rabbit Idea spring rabbit from newspaper
 		1955
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1955)
26
Al O'Hagan Mrs. Murphy's Christmas Tree presentation for paper tree
 		1956
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1956)
11
Joseph M. White CATnips on Scotch Band Double Face Tape, various tips and tricks
  • #1 to make double facers
  • #2 to clean tuxedo
  • #3 torn and restored card inside bag
  • #4 card on ceiling
  • #5 faking headlines
  • #6 index envelope for six disc
  • #7 taping silk to table
  • #8 double side coin
 		July 1965
The New Jinx (Vol. 4 No. 39)
161
Ali Bongo The Tearable Ogre newspaper torn as face of ogre
Related to
 1966
The Bongo Book
15
Piet Forton Dove From Newspaper
1967
Piet Forton Lecture Notes
8
Ernesto "Ernest" Pracchia Sombrero Papiromágico sheet of newspaper in form of a hat, production of silks
 		1967
Toda la Magia Moderna en un Pañuelo
53
Gene Anderson Extra! Extra! A Verbal Pantomime With Newspapers (Winner of The Originality Trophy Texas Association of Magicians, 1964) - a full act with newspapers
Related to
 1968
Newspaper Magic
1
Gene Anderson The Five-Pointed Star How to tear a star-shaped hole in newspaper
Related to
 1968
Newspaper Magic
3
Gene Anderson The Chapeau Newspaper hat that transforms into multiple shapes: Mortar Board, Admiral's Hat, Napoleon's Hat, Hood, Sombrero, Cowboy Hat
Related to
 1968
Newspaper Magic
3
Gene Anderson The Ship's Wheel and Paper Dolls How to tear a ship's wheel / ring of paper dolls
Also published here
Related to
 1968
Newspaper Magic
11
Ken Bowell Squircle Cut a circle, but unfolds into square, see "Gene Anderson - The Book" for credit information
Also published here
Related to
Variations
 1968
Newspaper Magic
11
Gene Anderson Fir Tree
Also published here
Related to
 1968
Newspaper Magic
11
Gene Anderson Torn Message Finale Tear message into newspaper
Related to
 1968
Newspaper Magic
11
Val Andrews Newsprint-Nosegay Tears newspaper up, transform into bouquet of newspaper flowers
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
25
Val Andrews Nervous Man on the Subway Produce lady behind newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
29
Val Andrews Newspaper Tree to Flowers Produce flowers from newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
32
Val Andrews A Modern Miss Behind The Times! Stage illusion to produce lady with frame of newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
34
Val Andrews Gone To Pot Produce pot of flowers from newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
35
Eric Hawkesworth Snow White Paper Tear Storytelling routine with newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
40
Eric Hawkesworth Symbols of Good Will Christmas themed routine with newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
43
Eric Hawkesworth Big Top Paper Tear Circus-themed newspaper routine with storytelling
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
45
Derek Lawrence Davy Crockett Paper Tear Storytelling about Davy Crockett with newspapers
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
50
Egg In Newspaper Crack egg into newspaper, disappear.
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
58
U. F. Grant Silks, Paper & Wrists Newspaper wrapped around wrists, silks disappear, appear around spectator's wrists
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
67
Glenn G. Gravatt* Super Penetration Silk penetrate through glass wrapped in newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
68
Gen. Franklin M. Davis Flowers of Fatima Silk transform to bouquet of flowers
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
68
Johnny Penrose 20th Century in Newspaper Punch hand through newspaper, produce silks from it
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
73
Roy Baker Jack & The Chocolate Bean Stalk Kid's trick, storytelling about Jack and the Bean Stalk, produce shower of candy/M&Ms at the end
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
74
Eugene Gloye Bunny In Print Produce spring rabbit from newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
77
Keith Clark March of Time Spectator names a time, performer tears newspaper into shape of clock with named time
Also published here
Variations
 1968
Newspaper Magic
77
Glenn G. Gravatt* Spooky Paper Floating / acrobatic cane with newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
80
Billy McComb Again They Rise Deck of cards dropped into newspaper, three selections rise out of newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
81
George McAthy How to Balance a Double Sheet of Newspaper on Your Chin
1968
Newspaper Magic
81
Ray Hyman Experiment in Auras Slate duplication effect with newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
84
Alfred Herrmann Opium Pipe Newspaper change bag to change opium pipe into fan
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
86
Burnt & Restored Paper Strip Burnt strip of newspaper restored
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
88
Newspaper Stunt Can't fold paper more than seven times, and can't tear up a big newspaper, but magician can
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
89
Jason McArdle Paper Routine Produce clothing from newspaper, then cut and restored
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
90
Harold Thomas Thomas Tambo Rings Linking Rings with Tambo rings and newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
92
Ali Bongo Bongo Hat Expanding newspaper hat
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
103
John Braun Indian Headdress Tear newspaper into Native American headwear
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
106
Quick Change Newspaper hat transforms from soldier's hat to another solider's hat
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
109
Pressman's Hat Transforming newspaper hat, from Printer's Hat to Bishop's Milter to Mortarboard.
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
109
T. W. Crovney The Soldier's Hat Transforming hat until it becomes a shirt, with poem to recite and tell a story
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
113
Gene Anderson Afghan Bands Mobius strip routine
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
119
Francis J. Rigney A New Twist Mobius Strip routine
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
121
Louis Bertol Chinese Version Chinese Mobius strip routine
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
123
Tommy Thompson Look! No Twist! Variant of Mobius strip routines
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
127
The Fir Tree Classic newspaper produce fir tree
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
128
Lu Brent Fir Tree Climax Growth
1968
Newspaper Magic
129
Jacob's Ladder Newspaper into ladder
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
131
Strings of Things How to make a newspaper chain
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
132
Robert Harbin New Life for an Old Bag Newspaper change bag / sugar bag
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
133
Gene Anderson Making the Most of the Newspaper Tearing Trick Other patter ideas and tips to enhance your routine
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
165
Eddie Joseph Yogi's Gaze newspaper catches fire by itself, chemical
  • My Introduction to "Yogi's Gaze"
  • Preparation
  • The Prime Presentation
  • Points to Remember
  • Alternative Presentation
Related to
 1969
The Art of Eddie Joseph
259
Fred Kaps Newspaper to Dollar Bills paper to money, constructing information on page 11
Also published here
 1972
Fred Kaps Lecture
6
Fred Kaps Constructing Newspaper to Dollar Bills
Also published here
 1972
Fred Kaps Lecture
11
Billy McComb Wee Tree newspaper tree
 		1972
McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser
137
Alan Shaxon Newspaper Number Force number force using page numbers of newspaper
 		1972 ca.
Royal Command Television Magician — Ideal Entertainment
5
Juan Tamariz Los Viajes de la Vela y el Pañuelo candle vanishes from newspaper and handkerchief is found on its place, candle is produced from jacket
 		1973
Aprenda Ud. Magia
68
The Paper Tree classic newspaper tree
 		1974
Tricks with Paper
23
The Paper Ladder Newspaper into ladder
 		1974
Tricks with Paper
26
The Garden Fence Newspaper into garden fence
 		1974
Tricks with Paper
28
Pure Skill small piece of paper strip is cut off, while it falls on the floor, no skill method
 		1974
Tricks with Paper
50
Patrick Page The Magic Tube handkerchief or other object produced from a newspaper which is folded into a tube
 		1974
Tricks with Paper
53
Patrick Page Transpo Handkerchief two different colored handkerchiefs are wrapped into newspaper and change places
 		1974
Tricks with Handkerchiefs
3
Jochen Zmeck, Robert Harbin 1. Doppeltüte mit Automatik newspaper with hidden compartment for vanishing things
 		1974
Das Zmeckt!
24
Gerald Kosky Novel Production silks, flags etc. produced from newspaper
 		1975
The Magic of Gerald Kosky
245
Arthur Setterington Headliner three cuttings of newspaper are put on stand in any order, headlines match cuttings from second stand
 		1975
Off-Beat Mentalism
3
David Berglas Vanishing Cane - My Cane in Newspaper Routine
1976
David Berglas Lecture
19
The Paper Tree classic newspaper tree
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
183
The Paper Ladder Newspaper into ladder
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
184
The Scotsman's Kilt kilt from newspaper
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
185
The Plaid plaid made of newspaper
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
185
Eric Mason On Reflection impression with Blu-Tack and a mirror
Also published here
 Sep. 1977
Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 1)
459
Al Mann Through the Magic Door coincidence, spectator and performer select the same word from a newspaper, center tear with marked word in a newspaper
 		1978
The Apodosis
14
Ray Hyman Ghost Artist celebrity chosen, divined on paper
 		1978
Magick (Issue 209)
1043
Fred Kaps Zeitung zu Geldscheinen paper to money
Also published here
 1978
Fred Kaps Lecture
8
Fred Kaps Konstruktion von Zeitung zu Geldscheinen
Also published here
 1978
Fred Kaps Lecture
13
Jochen Zmeck Die verwandelte Zeitung newspaper changes to spring flower bouquet
 		1978
Blütenzauber
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Don Tanner Fir Tree torn up newspaper is put in cloth bag, a paper tree is pulled out
Also published here
 1978
It's in the Bag
14
Karrell Fox Good News way to introduce next performer
 		1979
Another Book
209
Ken Brooke Crazy Paper gags while reading a newspaper, upside down and hole for head
Also published here
 1980
Ken Brooke's Magic — The Unique Years
42
George Blake "Flash!" reading funny things from newspaper, it vanishes in a flash, then cigarette vanishes in handkerchief, with more elaborate version for magicians
 		1980
After Dinner Technique
49
Al Mann Pyro-Sorcery newspaper starts burning by willpower, eight methods
 		1981
The Shattered Chalice
1
Thomas Alan Waters Printsiple objects are wrapped in pieces of newspaper
 		1981
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychometry)
138
Verne Chesbro Zeitung zu Blumenbukett newspaper to spring flowers
Also published here
  • Genii, Oct. 1952
 Oct. 1981
Intermagic (Vol. 8 No. 3)
97
Don Tanner Papiers torn up newspaper is put in cloth bag, a paper tree is pulled out
Also published here
 1981
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 42 No. 2)
45
Howard A. Adams Newsy Phorce follow up for Thirtythree Phorce, total of four remaining cards is predicted in newspaper add
 		1982
OICUFESP (Issue 9)
12
Steve Beam Paper Gaber gag, performer doesn't look, so he reads newspaper, two holes in it
 		1984
The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 3)
46
Miscellaneous Forces
  • forcing four cards with (re)dealing
  • odd-even number of things to force one of two spectators (matches or corners of newspaper)
 		1985
The Fred Braue Notebooks (Issue 1)
30
The Money Tree No. 35, classic newspaper tree, coins are shaken out of it
 		1985
Self-Working Paper Magic
61
Lillian Oppenheimer The Captain's Shirt No. 78, newspaper folded and torn, during this hats and shirt shape made from it
 		1985
Self-Working Paper Magic
138
Eric Mason On Reflection impression with Blu-Tack and a mirror
Also published here
 1985 ca.
Stuff
116
Zeitungen seven impromptu magic items and gags with newspapers
 		Dec. 1986
Intermagic (Vol. 12 No. 3 & 4)
143
Ken Brooke Verrückter Zeitungsleser gags while reading a newspaper, upside down and hole for head
Also published here
 Oct. 1990
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 4 & 5)
140
Docc Hilford Editorial License marked word on piece of newspaper is divined
 		1990
Keeping The Center
22
Harald Kurz W - Wasserzeitung tip for leafing through a newspaper
 		1991
Hardcore
37
Zeitungs-Palme newspaper palm tree
 		1993
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 55 No. 4 & 5)
25
Die Leiter ladder with newspaper
 		1993
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 55 No. 4 & 5)
25
Balance-Zeitung balancing paper, newspaper
 		1993
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 55 No. 4 & 5)
26
Ladson Butler Eine Zeitungsproduktion bowl production from torn newspaper pieces
 		1998
Intermagic (Vol. 22 No. 1)
26
G. Rissen Le journal servante servante made from newspaper, with flap
 		1999
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 61 No. 2)
56
Tony Bartolotta Jigsaw Puzzle clear plastic bag with torn colored paper pieces, three spectators take three paper pieces and write word, number and picture, pieces torn up and mixed with the rest, performer reaches in and locates the right pieces that combine to the spectators's writing
Related to
 2001
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 6)
215
Al Baker, "Al" Producto silk production from newspaper
Also published here
  • marketed 1934
 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Instructions)
526
Jim Steinmeyer True Tales from the Newsstand
  • Conjuring
Sam the Bellhop type routine with news magazines instead of cards
 		Mar. 2004
MAGIC (Vol. 13 No. 7)
102
Chuck Hickok Application Idea #3: Newspaper Switch Helper forcing a piece of a newspaper
 		2005
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two
45
Martin Gardner* Newspaper Prediction four pages on newspaper sheet are added, number predicted
Also published here
 Aug. 2005
MAGIC (Vol. 14 No. 12)
80
Docc Hilford Caged Love corner from chosen card changes into piece of newspaper, newspaper is bought from wending machine and corner matches, corner of card is found inside and classified ad in newspaper matches spectator
 		2005
Nostrum Necromancy
30
Christoph Borer Anagramm-Wahl from a piece of newspaper two selected words are mixed up to form a message, anagram
Also published here
  • Anagramm-Wahl in "Seminarnotizen 2006"
Related to
Variations
 2006
Compilation
131
Christoph Borer Zeitungsschnipselforce forcing a newspaper piece, pieces in folded newspaper
 		2007
Seminarnotitzen 2007
1
Christoph Borer Anagramm-Wahl from a piece of newspaper two selected words are mixed up to form a message, anagram
Also published here
Related to
Variations
 2007
Seminarnotitzen 2007
7
Don Nielsen Page Force forcing a number from two to nine with a newspaper, book test application
 		2007
Prolix (Issue 3)
149
Juan Tamariz The Horoscope Ace to Ten are used, three cards are reversed and cards dealt into two piles several times, then pairs are formed which are used to select a page and an add in a newspaper, prediction of a card
Related to
 2008
Verbal Magic
35
Patrick Page Patrick's Hatrick hat made from newspaper
 		2011
Magic Page by Page
238
Patrick Page Tearing It Up tearing up pieces and putting them under leg of table, gag
 		2011
Magic Page by Page
284
Paper Tree, Very Pretty classic newspaper tree
 		2011
Mr. Mysto's Wizard Academy
18
Emil Jarrow Jarrow's Opening Trick routine for Jacob's ladder newspaper tear/tree
 		June 2012
MAGIC (Vol. 21 No. 10)
44
Vanni Bossi Stick-Stab unprapared newspaper sheet is glued shut with deck inside, stabbed with knife
 		2016
The Aretalogy of Vanni Bossi
88
Christoph Borer Die Anagramm-Wahl from a piece of newspaper two selected words are mixed up to form a message, anagram
Also published here
Related to
Variations
 2016
21
210
Christoph Borer Newspaper Snippet Force
2016
21
214
Gene Anderson The Newspaper Act entire newspaper act, including folding and cutting designs and tricks with newspaper
  • A. How it all began
  • B. The act
  • C. Set-up
  • D. Gene's script
  • E. Music
  • F. Keeping Current
  • G. Storing the prepared act
Related to
 2016
Gene Anderson — The Book
90
Gene Anderson Star of David - The Six-Pointed Star cut from newspaper, two cuts
  • A. "Clean copy" pages
  • B. Folding the pages
  • C. Performance
  • D. Presentation possibilities
 		2016
Gene Anderson — The Book
102
Gene Anderson Peace Symbol cut from newspaper, one cut A. Folding the newspaper B. Performance
 		2016
Gene Anderson — The Book
105
Ken Bowell, Gene Anderson Squircle circle cut into newspaper, when unfolded it is a square, with credit information
  • A. Selecting newspaper pages
  • B. Preparing Squircle's pages
  • C. Storing the prepared Squircle
  • D. Performance
Also published here
Related to
Variations
 2016
Gene Anderson — The Book
107
Gene Anderson Wastebasket basket attached to trousers to store crumbled and cut paper
 		2016
Gene Anderson — The Book
112
Gene Anderson Chapeaugraphy - Forty Years to Make a Hat chapeaugraphy act with newspaper
  • A. Introduction
  • B. Getting Started
  • C. Creases and stiffeners
  • D. Preparing the Mortarboard
  • E. Making the tassel
  • F. Finishing the folds
  • G. Performance
  • H. Gene's classic origami hats
 		2016
Gene Anderson — The Book
113
Gene Anderson Ship's Wheel & Dolls cutting dolls and a ship's wheel from newspaper
  • A. Preparing the pages
  • B. Performance
Also published here
Related to
 2016
Gene Anderson — The Book
132
Gene Anderson Corn Stalk newspaper tree
  • A. Preparation
  • B. Performance
Also published here
Related to
 2016
Gene Anderson — The Book
134
Gene Anderson Torn Message message torn into newspaper
  • A. Finale message
  • B. Introduction
  • C. Preparing the papers
  • D. Preparing the message
  • E. Performance
  • F. Production Run
  • G. Gene's script
  • H. Newspaper article
Inspired by
  • Jean Hugard's "Paper Tearing Extraordinary" in "Hugard's Magic Monthly" February, 1957.
 2016
Gene Anderson — The Book
158
Alexander de Cova Alt Aussehendes Papier making old-looking aged paper
 		2016
Burners — Vol. 4
140
Roy Miller Miller Clipper slip of newspaper cut where the spectator wants, predicted
Related to
  • Super Clipline Plus, Al Mann
 2019
The Florida Notes 2019
8
Ben Hart A Word in Amber newspaper strip cut, phrase there appears inside amber necklace, Albert Spackman's "Clip Line"
 		2020
The Darkest Corners
292
Martin Gardner* Newspaper Prediction four pages on newspaper sheet are added, number predicted
Also published here
 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 1)
422
Isaac Jurado La Tira - Segunda Versión paper streamer produced from torn newspaper
 		2023
Sui — Géneris
223
Christoph Borer Anagram from a piece of newspaper two selected words are mixed up to form a message, anagram
  • Further Thoughts (letters as numbers idea by Andreas Fleckenstein)
Also published here
Related to
Variations
 2024
Forged by Fire
84
Christoph Borer Die Anagramm-Wahl from a piece of newspaper two selected words are mixed up to form a message, anagram
Inspired by
 2024
Inventum
89
Andreas Fleckenstein, Christoph Borer Die Zahlenidee Anagram routine, letters as numbers idea
Also published here
Related to
Variations
 2024
Inventum
96
Andreas Fleckenstein Weitere Ideen further practical ideas for Anagramm-Wahl
Also published here
Related to
Variations
 2024
Inventum
98
Lorenz Schär Anagrammwahl from a piece of newspaper selected words are mixed up to form a message, with prediction and human scrabble, routine and further ideas for Anagramm-Wahl, with ideas of several other people: Christoph Bieler, Ingo Oschmann, Kevin Stieger, Jan Logemann, Florian Fränz
Inspired by
 2024
Inventum
100
Lorenz Schär Doppel-Anagramm spectator select words from newspaper and performer tries to divine them, words are wrong but when rearranged they match, words are shuffled again to form a message
Inspired by
 2024
Inventum
106
René Engelmann Ideen zur Anagrammwahl further tips and ideas for Anagramm-Wahl
Inspired by
 2024
Inventum
108
Harry Keaton Die Schwarmintelligenz handling for Anagramm-Wahl, from a piece of newspaper two selected words are mixed up to form a message,
Inspired by
 2024
Inventum
114
Christoph Borer Das angekündigte Konzert newspaper transforms in newspaper from other country
 		2024
Inventum
153