the expunged numeral\nperformer names number after some calculations have been done, 2 presentations given\n unknown\ndevil's dial\nfrancis j. baker
1890
more magic
Unknown
The Expunged Numeral
performer names number after some calculations have been done, 2 presentations given
der kobold in der flasche\nno. 36, name of chosen card or sum of numbers appears on paper in bottle, chemical\nsamuel "st. roman" thiersfeld
1899
jedermann zauberkünstler! Samuel "St. Roman" Thiersfeld
Der Kobold in der Flasche
No. 36, name of chosen card or sum of numbers appears on paper in bottle, chemical
the mysterious addition\ncrystal bell divines written numbers\njoseph michael hartz\nthe mysterious addition\njoseph michael hartz
1911
later magic Joseph Michael Hartz
the mysterious addition\ncrystal bell divines written numbers\njoseph michael hartz\nthe mysterious addition\njoseph michael hartz
1911
magical titbits Joseph Michael Hartz
the new nile divination\na spectator thinks of a two digit number, random numbers are added, the sum match with the thought of number\ntheodore annemann
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann
The New Nile Divination
a spectator thinks of a two digit number, random numbers are added, the sum match with the thought of number
pencil reading\nmethod and two routines, divination of a calculation and spectator and performer always write the same number down\ntheodore annemann\n(2) strange coincidence\ntheodore annemann
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann
Pencil Reading
method and two routines, divination of a calculation and spectator and performer always write the same number down
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
1937
the jinx 1-50 Frank N. Dodd
The Double Steal
number "selected" with dice is predicted by number of matches
phantom hand\nmessage on slate becomes number prediction when wiping over it\noscar weigle\nbefore your eyes\nnorman ashworth
1938
the jinx 1-50 Oscar Weigle
Phantom Hand
message on slate becomes number prediction when wiping over it
sacred script\nmessage appears on slate with reference to bible in which number is found, see also page 345\ngordon r. mckenney
1938
the jinx 1-50 Gordon R. McKenney
Sacred Script
message appears on slate with reference to bible in which number is found, see also page 345
familiar spirit\ntwenty blank cards, each with a 2-figure number by a spectator, then some cards are totaled and total divined\nkent arthur
1939
the jinx 51-100 Kent Arthur
Familiar Spirit
twenty blank cards, each with a 2-figure number by a spectator, then some cards are totaled and total divined
nirvana nos.\none of sixteen colors selected, one card by naming position 1-52, three numbers added up, on cardboard in frame then appear those three selections\nfredric kolb\nthe news force\nal mann
1939
the jinx 51-100 Fredric Kolb
Nirvana Nos.
one of sixteen colors selected, one card by naming position 1-52, three numbers added up, on cardboard in frame then appear those three selections
pay day\ncoins distributed to envelopes with mathematical procedure, predicted, see page 746 for correction\njack vosburgh
1941
the jinx 101-151 Jack Vosburgh
Pay Day
coins distributed to envelopes with mathematical procedure, predicted, see page 746 for correction
double knockout!\nfour numbers are added and predicted, first appeared in the "linking ring" 1942\nhen fetsch
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Hen Fetsch
Double Knockout!
four numbers are added and predicted, first appeared in the "Linking Ring" 1942
the psychic paper\nspectator chooses number and color, number is predicted in chosen color\ns. h. paine
1945/27
tarbell course in magic - volume 4 S. H. Paine
The Psychic Paper
spectator chooses number and color, number is predicted in chosen color
odds on\nspectator guesses picture in buddha papers, color of handkerchief in a bag, which card is reversed in the deck, and which number is written on a paper, in a locket\nbruce elliott
1946
the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott
Odds On
spectator guesses picture in buddha papers, color of handkerchief in a bag, which card is reversed in the deck, and which number is written on a paper, in a locket
142857\nwith the feature of fractions of seven, see page 412 and 416 for more ideas (clyde f. cairy and unknown)\nbruce elliott
1946
the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott
142857
with the feature of fractions of seven, see page 412 and 416 for more ideas (Clyde F. Cairy and unknown)
tally ho!\nspectator write numbers on a pad, under a handkerchief performer feels the numbers and names the total, see also p. 540\ndr. ben b. braude
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Dr. Ben B. Braude
Tally Ho!
spectator write numbers on a pad, under a handkerchief performer feels the numbers and names the total, see also p. 540
devious digits\nserial numbers from bills are put together and multiplied with a number (selected playing card), medium on phone divines total\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Devious Digits
serial numbers from bills are put together and multiplied with a number (selected playing card), medium on phone divines total
astrological mentalism\nspectators order some months and zodiacs on blackboards and add up some numbers, medium divines all in correct order\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Astrological Mentalism
spectators order some months and zodiacs on blackboards and add up some numbers, medium divines all in correct order
"super-divino" sealed letter test\nnumbers added, magician devines total\nc. a. george newmann
1948/27
tarbell course in magic - volume 5 C. A. George Newmann
the impossible prediction\nimpromptu stooge, see "challenges" for credits\njoseph dunninger\ndunninger's impossible prediction\njoseph dunninger\nralph w. read\nodd coincident\nb.c. milnov
1948/27
tarbell course in magic - volume 5 Joseph Dunninger
astral digit\nafter some easy arithmetics, spectator and performer have the same number written on a slate\njack yates
1954
minds in close-up Jack Yates
Astral Digit
after some easy arithmetics, spectator and performer have the same number written on a slate
(4) a debt repaid\nspectator writes down a sum of money, performer lets him subtract an amount and then hands him the exact change, he was holding from the beginning\ntony corinda
1958
pencil, lip, sound, touch and muscle reading Tony Corinda
(4) A Debt Repaid
spectator writes down a sum of money, performer lets him subtract an amount and then hands him the exact change, he was holding from the beginning
other ideas for the gimmick clip\n- par x prediction (number prediction)
- variations\ndr. spencer thornton
1958
thornton's secrets of mental magic Dr. Spencer Thornton
Other Ideas for the Gimmick Clip
- Par X Prediction (number prediction)
- Variations
discs of diabolo\nprediction of three digit number, six spectators write a number and paper is put in a box, selected box matches prediction\ntom sellers
1960
magic of the mind Tom Sellers
Discs of Diabolo
prediction of three digit number, six spectators write a number and paper is put in a box, selected box matches prediction
predicto\ncards with four digit numbers, two numbers added, sum was predicted\nclettis v. musson
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Clettis V. Musson
Predicto
cards with four digit numbers, two numbers added, sum was predicted
the gold medallion\nprediction of number on medallion\nal koran\nthe antique medallion\nglenn g. gravatt\nal koran\nthe jubilee medallion\nalan shaxon\nmedallion\nkarl fulves\nkoran revisited\nwayne dobson\nkeynow\nthomas alan waters\npolish-ing koran's medallion\njohnny thompson\nmedallion meets tidal wave\njohn hostler\nthe koran medallion\njohnny thompson
1967
al koran's professional presentations Al Koran
31 prediction test finish\nsum prediction with appearing prediction via out to lunch\ntheodore annemann
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Theodore Annemann
31 Prediction Test Finish
sum prediction with appearing prediction via Out to Lunch
epic slate test\nsum prediction\npeter alexis\np. 98 for suggestion by robert parrish\nepic slate test - alternate method\ntony bartolotta\n16 digits\nalexander de cova\npeter alexis
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Peter Alexis
some difference\nvalues of put-away dice are divined, based on theme in henry christ's "sum & difference"\nkarl fulves\nsome difference\nkarl fulves
1968
epilogue Karl Fulves
Some Difference
values of put-away dice are divined, based on theme in Henry Christ's "Sum & Difference"
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
numbers\nusing number blocks and wooden stand, mathematical principle, see also p. 320\nl. vosburgh lyons
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 L. Vosburgh Lyons
Numbers
using number blocks and wooden stand, mathematical principle, see also p. 320
mental magic\ntwo routines
- one of four card is divined, all in pocket, three removed
- carbon paper impression in magazine, divination of number\nrobert a. nelson
1969
entertaining mental miracles Robert A. Nelson
Mental Magic
two routines
- one of four card is divined, all in pocket, three removed
- carbon paper impression in magazine, divination of number
numerology\nca. nine called-out four-digit numbers written on paper and put in bowl, spectator takes out paper and it is predicted, disappearing ink, see p. 552 for credit information, see p. 608 for comments by mike rogers and sam dalal\nal koran\n"decision control" (syd bergson)
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Al Koran
Numerology
ca. nine called-out four-digit numbers written on paper and put in bowl, spectator takes out paper and it is predicted, disappearing ink, see p. 552 for credit information, see p. 608 for comments by Mike Rogers and Sam Dalal
psychic perception\nfour spectator sign one side of a blank card and write a three digit number on the other side, sum is predicted\npaul siegel
1972
doorway to delusion Paul Siegel
Psychic Perception
four spectator sign one side of a blank card and write a three digit number on the other side, sum is predicted
harmony\nnumbers of one to four on a business card, one is crossed out, prediction\njohn henry grossman\ngeorge morrow
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 John Henry Grossman, George Morrow
Harmony
numbers of one to four on a business card, one is crossed out, prediction
some difference\nvalues of put-away dice are divined, based on theme in henry christ's "sum & difference"\nkarl fulves\nsome difference\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Some Difference
values of put-away dice are divined, based on theme in Henry Christ's "Sum & Difference"
the spirit behind the wheel\nprediction of a number miniature roulette wheel, business card in envelope\ndr. dan j. alessini
1973
the compleat magick - volume 1 Dr. Dan J. Alessini
The Spirit Behind the Wheel
prediction of a number miniature roulette wheel, business card in envelope
calcu-total!\ncards with four-digit numbers and dates are added on a calculator, total is divined/predicted\njohn a. novak\nthe last miracle\nvic perry\nincalculable\njohn a. novak\n... and the last word\nfredric kolb
1973
the compleat magick - volume i John A. Novak
Calcu-Total!
cards with four-digit numbers and dates are added on a calculator, total is divined/predicted
it's delete-ful\nsum prediction, using calculator ruse, see also p. 815 for comment by ronald herman\nrick johnsson
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Rick Johnsson
It's Delete-Ful
sum prediction, using calculator ruse, see also p. 815 for comment by Ronald Herman
lightning strikes thrice\nthree numbers and totals arrived at with blank cards, they are all identical, see p. 1053 for note by johnnie murray\nstewart judah
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Stewart Judah
Lightning Strikes Thrice
three numbers and totals arrived at with blank cards, they are all identical, see p. 1053 for note by Johnnie Murray
the slide rule trick\nspectator does some actions with slide ruler, performer in the end divines the number he started with\nh. r. fisher\nhummer effects\nkarl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 H. R. Fisher
The Slide Rule Trick
spectator does some actions with slide ruler, performer in the end divines the number he started with
golden digits\ntwo people with office machines/calculators on stage, numbers called out and added, two numbers thought of and added, prediction on slate
- first method
- revised method\nal mann
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
Golden Digits
two people with office machines/calculators on stage, numbers called out and added, two numbers thought of and added, prediction on slate
- First Method
- Revised Method
the last miracle\ndivination of total from calculator, misplaced buttons\nvic perry\ncalcu-total!\njohn a. novak
1974
the compleat magick - volume ii Vic Perry
The Last Miracle
divination of total from calculator, misplaced buttons
ad infinitum\ntotal of three three-digit numbers is predicted\ndavid berglas\non ad infinitum\nbob ostin\nbob driebeek\nadd infinitum\ndavid berglas\nzero prinzip\n sveroni
1975
pabular David Berglas
alpha and omega\nseveral spectators call out three-digit-numbers, total predicted, using calculator\nal mann
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
Alpha And Omega
several spectators call out three-digit-numbers, total predicted, using calculator
adithot improved\nsixteen digits in square formation, added, sum predicted
- the calculator version\nal mann\n"adithot" (swami)
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
Adithot Improved
sixteen digits in square formation, added, sum predicted
- The Calculator Version
(1) calculuxe\nspectators do equation on calculator, final result predicted, transposing memory and equal buttons\nkarl fulves
1976
interlocutor Karl Fulves
(1) Calculuxe
spectators do equation on calculator, final result predicted, transposing memory and equal buttons
pre-figured\nno. 32, calculation with value of spectator's selection divines both this selection and the performer's\n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
Pre-Figured
No. 32, calculation with value of spectator's selection divines both this selection and the performer's
old math\nnumber the majority of the audience think is predicted and add-a-number prediction\nphilip t. goldstein
1977
the green book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Old Math
number the majority of the audience think is predicted and add-a-number prediction
double mental test\none of four coins chosen, number formed by adding card values, both predicted in wallet, originally in linking ring (feb. 1971), two methods\njerry mentzer
1977
close-up cavalcade finale Jerry Mentzer
Double Mental Test
one of four coins chosen, number formed by adding card values, both predicted in wallet, originally in Linking Ring (Feb. 1971), two methods
monte carlo\nspectator makes calculations starting from 27 by choosing plus or minus cards, arrives at 64, force\nkarl fulves
1978
interlocutor Karl Fulves
Monte Carlo
spectator makes calculations starting from 27 by choosing plus or minus cards, arrives at 64, force
left-handed thoughts\nno. 45, different coin in each hand, spectator does quick mental calculation and performer is able to name the result\nkarl fulves\nroyal vale heath
1981
self-working table magic Karl Fulves, Royal Vale Heath
Left-Handed Thoughts
No. 45, different coin in each hand, spectator does quick mental calculation and performer is able to name the result
adamsmyth\nblank cards with numbers on both sides, two spectator's think of one each, total is divined\nthomas alan waters\nsidney lawrence's "it's in your pocket" in "ten self working card tricks"
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Adamsmyth
blank cards with numbers on both sides, two spectator's think of one each, total is divined
Related to
Sidney Lawrence's "It's In Your Pocket" in "Ten Self Working Card Tricks"
mathemusical\nnumber arrived at via calculator procedure (subtraction of three digits and its reverse, then cross sum), that number on a list of song is played by calculator\nphilip t. goldstein
1982
12/12 Philip T. Goldstein
Mathemusical
number arrived at via calculator procedure (subtraction of three digits and its reverse, then cross sum), that number on a list of song is played by calculator
adder\nspectator write numbers on paper in envelope, performer removes some they add up to any named number\nstephen tucker\ndavid britland
1982
spell-binder Stephen Tucker, David Britland
Adder
spectator write numbers on paper in envelope, performer removes some they add up to any named number
the miracle slate test (the baffling 16 digit effect)\nclosing effect, four four digit numbers are added and sum divined, flap\njoseph dunninger
1983
dunninger's act Joseph Dunninger
The Miracle Slate Test (The Baffling 16 Digit Effect)
closing effect, four four digit numbers are added and sum divined, flap
janussum\ntwo person write down a number, sum prediction on a slate (rashomon principle)\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Janussum
two person write down a number, sum prediction on a slate (Rashomon Principle)
weird prophecy\nsum is predicted, numbers by telephone and from audience member, prediction is put in a dog clip and held by spectator\nal mann
1984
phantom voices Al Mann
Weird Prophecy
sum is predicted, numbers by telephone and from audience member, prediction is put in a dog clip and held by spectator
into the fourth dimension\nthree predictions are given to members of the audience and a number is constructed as in the "transcendental phone test"\nal mann
1984
phantom voices Al Mann
Into the Fourth Dimension
three predictions are given to members of the audience and a number is constructed as in the "Transcendental Phone Test"
master secret of the swami\nthree digit number test, spectator first gets one right, then two and finally the complete number\ndr. stanley jaks\ng.k. on dr. jaks' "master secret of the swami"\ngary kurtz\ndr. stanley jaks
1984
the incredible dr. stanley jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
Master Secret of the Swami
three digit number test, spectator first gets one right, then two and finally the complete number
backdate\nthree-digit number is predicted, pined on performer's back\nthomas alan waters\nupdate\npaul vigil
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Backdate
three-digit number is predicted, pined on performer's back
6801 prediction\ncomedy prediction with a twist, 1089 force\nsteve beam\nmartin gardner's "mathematics, magic & mystery", 1956 p. 164\noops 9: look out for a number\nchan canasta\nthe trapdoor issue #13\nsteve beam
1986
the trapdoor - volume one Steve Beam
6801 Prediction
comedy prediction with a twist, 1089 force
Related to
Martin Gardner's "Mathematics, Magic & Mystery", 1956 p. 164
the four bit machine\nnumber cards from 1 to 16, put in square formation and four are selected, their total predicted\ndavid britland
1986
psychomancy David Britland
The Four Bit Machine
number cards from 1 to 16, put in square formation and four are selected, their total predicted
fifthought\nthree numbers added, total predicted on calculator, then chosen digit of this total divined\nphilip t. goldstein\n"five thoughts ahead" (peter warlock)
1989
a phil goldstein collection Philip T. Goldstein
Fifthought
three numbers added, total predicted on calculator, then chosen digit of this total divined
twins & triplets\nmultiple color thumb tip nail writer, used for number prediction
- triple thumb tip writer\nsteve dusheck\n"three track mind" (connie haden)
1991
dusheck's thumb tip magic Steve Dusheck
Twins & Triplets
multiple color thumb tip nail writer, used for number prediction
- Triple Thumb Tip Writer
2. das wendeblock-prinzip\n- die namensvorhersage (name prediction)
- die zahlenvohersage (number prediction)\nalexander de cova
1992
ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova
2. Das Wendeblock-Prinzip
- Die Namensvorhersage (name prediction)
- Die Zahlenvohersage (number prediction)
no/no.\nnamed number is predicted in sealed envelope, with no gag, carbon envelope, first published in "magick" no. 442, 1990\nthomas alan waters\ngene grant's "vision of the future" in "phantini's incredible mental secrets", 1960
1993
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
No/No.
named number is predicted in sealed envelope, with No gag, carbon envelope, first published in "Magick" No. 442, 1990
Related to
Gene Grant's "Vision of the Future" in "Phantini's Incredible Mental Secrets", 1960
the crimson count\nprediction of a number between one and ten, numbers on cards predicted one is red, first published in burt sperber's "miracles of my friends" 1982\nthomas alan waters
1993
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
The Crimson Count
prediction of a number between one and ten, numbers on cards predicted one is red, first published in Burt Sperber's "Miracles of My Friends" 1982
verity off\nchips with numbers and letters on them are used to predict numbers chosen from number deck, anagram\nphilip t. goldstein
1994
thabbatical Philip T. Goldstein
Verity Off
chips with numbers and letters on them are used to predict numbers chosen from number deck, anagram
the invisible cards and envelopes\nnamed invisible card put in invisible envelope is put in real envelope and becomes visible there, one of 36, named number is also on envelope\ngary kurtz\n"the invisible cards and envelopes" (alan shaxon, practical sorcery)\nthe invisible cards and envelopes\ngary kurtz
1995
notes from the summit Gary Kurtz
The Invisible Cards and Envelopes
named invisible card put in invisible envelope is put in real envelope and becomes visible there, one of 36, named number is also on envelope
Inspired by
"The Invisible Cards and Envelopes" (Alan Shaxon, Practical Sorcery)
florariggs\nbag with bulldog clip, prediction of three numbers, in bag rose for spectator\njohn riggs\ndavid douglas' "flora-mental" in "magick" no. 94
1995
the magic of john riggs John Riggs
Florariggs
bag with bulldog clip, prediction of three numbers, in bag rose for spectator
the invisible cards and envelopes\nnamed invisible card put in invisible envelope is put in real envelope and becomes visible there, named number is also on envelope
- first version - forcing the suit
- second version - fifty-two possibilities\ngary kurtz\nthe invisible card and envelopes\nalan shaxon\nthe invisible cards and envelopes\ngary kurtz
1996
notes from the summit (revised edition) Gary Kurtz
The Invisible Cards and Envelopes
named invisible card put in invisible envelope is put in real envelope and becomes visible there, named number is also on envelope
- First Version - Forcing the Suit
- Second Version - Fifty-Two Possibilities
split thought\nace through ten of hearts on top, numbers thought of by two spectators and after some mental calculation by spectators the numbers are divined\nbob king\nken krenzel trick from new jinx\nin "classic stand up close-up" (bob king)
1996
five-star magic Bob King
Split Thought
Ace through Ten of Hearts on top, numbers thought of by two spectators and after some mental calculation by spectators the numbers are divined
g.k. on dr. jaks' "master secret of the swami"\nthree digit number test, spectator first gets one right, then two and finally the complete number\ngary kurtz\ndr. stanley jaks\nmaster secret of the swami\ndr. stanley jaks
1997
the ultimate chairs prediction (plus) Gary Kurtz, Dr. Stanley Jaks
G.K. on Dr. Jaks' "Master Secret of the Swami"
three digit number test, spectator first gets one right, then two and finally the complete number
total knock out\nnumber divination and prediction with gaffed calculator, based on john cornelius' "total recall"
- business seminar presentation
- stage presentation\nrichard osterlind\njohn cornelius
1999
dynamic mysteries Richard Osterlind, John Cornelius
Total Knock Out
number divination and prediction with gaffed calculator, based on John Cornelius' "Total Recall"
- Business Seminar Presentation
- Stage Presentation
mental math\nno. 10, three spectator concoct three-didget numbers from cards, they are added and sum predicted as four cards in case\n unknown
2001
new self-working card tricks
Unknown
Mental Math
No. 10, three spectator concoct three-didget numbers from cards, they are added and sum predicted as four cards in case
the press club prediction\nprediction of an object, a word and a number, plus a knocked over bottle by a spectator and a dried up pen\ndavid berglas
2002
the mind & magic of david berglas David Berglas
The Press Club Prediction
prediction of an object, a word and a number, plus a knocked over bottle by a spectator and a dried up pen
add infinitum\nthree methods, total of three three-digit numbers is predicted\ndavid berglas\nad infinitum\ndavid berglas
2002
the mind & magic of david berglas David Berglas
Add Infinitum
three methods, total of three three-digit numbers is predicted
triple number prediction\nsum predicted on back of shirt underneath jacket, confederate writes on back at edge of stage\nnicholas einhorn
2004
world tour lecture notes - set 2 Nicholas Einhorn
Triple Number Prediction
sum predicted on back of shirt underneath jacket, confederate writes on back at edge of stage
tri-out\nspectator choses large number by chosen seven or eight spot cards, it is predicted that it is divisible by three, and it is, for practicing card counting\nkarl fulves
2005
clockwork Karl Fulves
Tri-Out
spectator choses large number by chosen seven or eight spot cards, it is predicted that it is divisible by three, and it is, for practicing card counting
update\nthree digits called out by spectators, predicted by a prediction written on a card safety pinned to the back of the performer's jacket, credit information on the plot\npaul vigil\nbackdate\nthomas alan waters
2014
classic fantastic Paul Vigil
Update
three digits called out by spectators, predicted by a prediction written on a card safety pinned to the back of the performer's jacket, credit information on the plot