523 entries in Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination
Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
The Expunged Numeral performer names number after some calculations have been done, two presentations given
Related to 1890 237
To Predict the Sum of Five Rows of Figures
Variations 1890 241
The Box of Numbers four numbered blocks put in closed box, performer divines arranged number, magnetism
1890 257
3. Experimente mit Zahlen medium divines sum of numbers that spectators put on a slate
Apr. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 4)
56
Zu erraten, wieviel Geldstücke eine Person in ihrer Hand hält spectator takes a number of coins and has to do calculations with that number, performer in the end divines the number of coins
Feb. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 2)
28
Suggestion und Hypnose four four-digit numbers written down and added, predicted
Related to June 1896
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 10)
158
Suggestion und Hypnose explanation of the effect
Related to July 1896
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 11)
172
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Die Geisterschrift à la Conradi numbers added on pad, sum appears on slate without cover
Related to Oct. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 4)
61
Das spiritistische Schreibmedium numbers added on pad, sum appears on slate without cover
Related to Nov. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 5)
75
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
1899 103
Henry Slade, Dr. Med. v. Rutkowski Zur Slade'schen Schiefertafel
Related to May 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 5)
75
Bertram North Ein moderner Hellseher four five-digit numbers written on paper and added, number predicted in envelope, numbers switched before the last spectator writes down his numbers, final row added by performer
Nov. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 11)
169
Paul von Kalnassy Gedanken-Erraten calculation with multi-digit number, one digit dropped and that digit divined by performer
June 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 6)
98
Joseph Michael Hartz The Mysterious Addition crystal bell divines written numbers
Also published here 1911 662
Joseph Michael Hartz The Mysterious Addition crystal bell divines written numbers
Also published here 1911 118
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Das Geheimnis der Uhr. No. 11, pocket watch placed under silk, contains prediction of name, selected card and total of numbers
1926 39
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Eine Addition der Geister oder Rechenkunst in der IV. Dimension sum of four written numbers appears on piece of newspaper when lit with match
1927 3
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Voraussagung oder Suggestion? sum prediction in envelope
1927 131
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Gedankenlesen Age Cards / Calculator Cards
1927 154
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Rechnerische Kunstleistungen 1089
1930 47
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Der Rechenmeister speed addition presentation
1930 55
Tom Sellers A Numeral Mystery with number cards
1931 14
Tom Sellers Throbit performer know whether addition result is odd or even, chip divination presentation
1933 18
Robert Parrish Telepathy on the Cuff assistent divines total of number, easy coding
Also published here 1935
The Jinx (Issue Summer Extra 1935)
40
Harris Solomon Diabolical Influence multiple prediction of cards and a number on face of playing card, stacked
Also published here Dec. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 15)
76
Tom Sellers A Quick Trick several cards with numbers
1935 3
Tom Sellers A Numerical Exchange sum on two slips of paper exchange
1935 8
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
Variations 1935 10
Theodore Annemann Pencil Reading method and two routines, divination of a calculation and spectator and performer always write the same number down
Related to 1935 23
Al Baker Numero! end sum also predicts name of spectator
VariationsAlso published here July 1936
The Jinx (Issue 22)
125
Tom Sellers Calendar Conjuring number effects with calendar sheets, see page 172 for improvement by Dr. Jacob Daley
Related toAlso published here Aug. 1936
The Jinx (Issue 23)
141
Orville Wayne Meyer The Guidance of Fate three chosen number, total predicted on slate
Also published here Nov. 1936
The Jinx (Issue 26)
159
Dr. Jacob Daley The New Addition Slate Presentation
1937
The Jinx (Issue Winter Extra 1936/37)
182
Frank N. Dodd The Double Steal number "selected" with dice is predicted by number of matches
Related toAlso published here Sep. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 36)
244
Dr. Jacob Daley Ultra Addition
Related toAlso published here Nov. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 38)
251
Louis Lam Calendro some numbers on calendar are added by spectator
1937 3
William H. McCaffrey Magic Addition
1938 896
Oscar Weigle Phantom Hand message on slate becomes number prediction when wiping over it
Related toAlso published here Jan. 1938
The Jinx (Issue 40)
263
Walter B. Gibson Date Sense numbers on calendar are added, matrix force
Related toVariationsAlso published here Feb. 1938
The Jinx (Issue 41)
279
Hen Fetsch Knockout! four four-digit numbers are chosen and added, sum predicted
Also published here May 1938
The Jinx (Issue 44)
304
Gordon R. McKenney Sacred Script message appears on slate with reference to bible in which number is found, see also page 345
Also published here June 1938
The Jinx (Issue 45)
305
Kent Arthur Familiar Spirit twenty blank cards, each with a two-figure number by a spectator, then some cards are totaled and total divined
Also published here Oct. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 62)
442
Charley Nagel Numberitus nine principle
Nov. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 65)
452
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
Related to Dec. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 70)
475
Tom Sellers The Spirit Guide thought of number vanishes from a card, this number was predicted as well
1939 5
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Jongleurkünste mit der Zahl 9 published as ORU, number is secretly subtracted from other and last number of total is named, performer is then able to name total
1939
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 1 No. 2)
11
Ein interessantes Problem mathematical procedure, total tells amount of living and dead siblings
Related to 1939
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 1 No. 2)
13
Dr. Edward G. Ervin Number Thot number "randomly" calculated divined, interesting principle
Also published here Feb. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 79)
515
Audley Walsh Open Minds sum prediction via cards, out-to-lunch principle on deck of cards
Also published here Feb. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 81)
523
Royal Vale Heath Figure Fantasy Fibonacci principle
Also published here 1940
The Jinx (Issue 91)
568
Henry Hardin Divination of the Nile
1940
The Jinx (Issue 97)
599
Stewart James Two Fearless Feats - 1. number and color predicted in ball of wool
Also published here 1940
The Jinx (Issue 98)
601
Verne Chesbro Strange Dice using marketed dice by Royal Heath
1940
The Jinx (Issue 98)
603
Noodle Soup Number Prediction using noodle soup digits
1940
The Jinx (Issue 108)
647
David Allison Addition Subterfuge switch of paper before addition
1940
The Jinx (Issue 112)
666
Joseph Ovette Number Telepathy cards with numbers on them, sum prediction
1940 10
Jack Vosburgh Pay Day coins distributed to envelopes with mathematical procedure, predicted, see page 746 for correction
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1941
The Jinx (Issue 128)
738
Dr. Stanley Jaks Cardex spectator cuts three pieces from a tape measure, all numbers are added and match prediction
1941
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 3 No. 1)
9
Alban's Transmission de Pensée carts with various numbers, numbers are divined, key number to begin calculation
Oct. 1941
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 3 No. 10)
7
C. R. Mawe Mawe’s Telepathy audience provides series of numbers, magician’s assistant who was out of room knows the total of the numbers, assistant is coded based on which spectator the magician gives the numbers to add
1941 4
Al Baker Seeing Through Solid Matter numbers written on slate which is wrapped up, assistant can name total and numbers
Also published here 1941 79
Paul Curry Padding add-a-number coincidence
Also published here 1941 14
Mystery of the Traveling Numbers four random numbers are added, sum appears on paper
1941/27 179
The Spirit Mathematician called numbers are added up, sum "appears" in envelope
1941/27 184
Tom Sellers Number Prediction
1942 5
Dr. Aaron Weiss Mathematics of Magic numbers are called and added, prediction
June 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 11)
43
Vivian St. John Disembodied C.P.A. lady from audience is blindfolded and reveals a result from a calculation
June 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 37)
153
The Brain Guys Collected Thoughts medium and group calculation, result is predicted
Aug. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 42)
174
Tours avec des chiffres 123 number divination, mathematical, followed by german translation "Zahlen 123 Trick"
  • I Diviner un nombre, tel qu'un No de Téléphone, le nombre de pièces de monnaie en poche d'un spectateur, etc.
  • II Lecture de pensée à l'aide de chiffres
1943
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 5 No. 3)
11
Zwei Personen berechnen gegenseitig ihre Telefonnummern auf magische Weise divination of number, using mathematical procedure
1943
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 5 No. 4)
16
William S. Houghton Mystic Slate Prediction Routine total predicted on a slate
Inspired by 1943 25
William H. McCaffrey "Number Exchange" Routine routine
1943 33
William S. Houghton "Miracle Slate" Presentation
1943 55
Henry J. Young Two Number Tricks
  • All Alike
  • The Predicted Total
1944
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1944)
17
Louis Tannen Tri-Umph prediction of a number, written on paper in envelope
May 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 61)
248
Robert Parrish Telepathy on the Cuff! assistent divines total of number, easy coding
Also published here 1944 122
Dr. Edward G. Ervin Number Thot number "randomly" calculated divined, interesting principle
Also published here 1944 122
Tom Sellers Calendar Conjuring number effects with calendar sheets
Also published here 1944 133
Walter B. Gibson Date Sense numbers on calendar are added, matrix force
Also published here 1944 135
Stewart James The Ball of Fortune number and color predicted in ball of wool
Also published here 1944 141
Oscar Weigle Phantom Hand message on slate becomes number prediction when wiping over it
Also published here 1944 190
Dr. Jacob Daley Ultra Addition
  • Dr. Daley's Variation with Mechanical Slate
Related toAlso published here 1944 196
Gordon R. McKenney Sacred Script message appears on slate with reference to bible in which number is found
Also published here 1944 198
Walter Baker, Al Baker Numero! end sum also predicts name of spectator
Also published here 1944 207
Hen Fetsch Knockout! four four-digit numbers are chosen and added, sum predicted
Also published here 1944 218
Orville Wayne Meyer A Slate and a Number three chosen number, total predicted on slate
Also published here 1944 219
Kent Arthur Familiar Spirit twenty blank cards, each with a two-figure number by a spectator, then some cards are totaled and total divined
Also published here 1944 224
Jack Vosburgh Pay Day coins distributed to envelopes with mathematical procedure, predicted
Also published here 1944 241
Audley Walsh Open Minds sum prediction via cards, out-to-lunch principle on deck of cards
Also published here 1944 286
Harris Solomon Diabolical Influence multiple prediction of cards and a number on face of playing card, stacked
Also published here 1944 311
Conrad H. Haden A Pinch Hitter No. 14, three three-digit numbers are predicted, stooge that nail-writes them in
1944 19
Hen Fetsch Double Knockout! four numbers are added and predicted, first appeared in the "Linking Ring" 1942
1945 33
Blood Writing sum of digits appears on arm in blood red after rubbing
Nov. 1945 165
Hen Fetsch Double Knockout sum of four apparently random numbers is divined, using one stooge
1945/27 196
U. F. Grant New Slate Test sum of four years is predicted
1945/27 200
S. H. Paine The Psychic Paper spectator chooses number and color, number is predicted in chosen color
1945/27 246
A Spirit Communication sum of numbers appears on empty cardboard
1945/27 328
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
Jan. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 99)
400
Bruce Elliott 142857 with the feature of fractions of seven, see page 412 and 416 for more ideas (Clyde F. Cairy and unknown)
Feb. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 101)
406
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
Aug. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 131)
525
Ronald B. Edwards Predic 222 method for calculating quicker than spectator
Oct. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 136)
547
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
1947 5
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
1947 62
Magimathics Pennies, Nickels and Dimes are used for mental arithmetic, performer divines amount of each coins
Nov. 1947 370
Ottokar Fischer Le point d'interrogation card on stand changes to five cards with numbers, sum of chosen numbers, followed by german translation "Das Fragezeichen"
Mar. 1947 11
Dr. William Weyeneth Un drôle de calcul mathematical procedure, total tells amount of siblings etc., same calculation as "Ein interessantes Problem", followed by german translation "Ein eigenartiges Rechenbeispiel"
Related to 1947 7
C. L. Boarde Predictions - Variation A prediction of numbers etc. in envelope
1947 95
C. L. Boarde Predictions - Variation B several four-digit numbers are added, total is predicted, several methods
1947 97
Harvey P. Graham, Bob Somerfeld Future Minus sum divination with slates, flap
Oct. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 161)
646
Will Spoof Predict-Die sum prediction, with rolled die
Dec. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 166)
667
Tan Hock Chuan R. & S. Mental Numbers pack of number cards, rough-smooth
1948 15
Ned Rutledge The Mental Type three dice are thrown several times, three digit numbers are added and total predicted, principle of 7
Also published here Oct. 1948 467
C. A. George Newmann "Super-Divino" Sealed Letter Test numbers added, magician devines total
1948/27 163
Joseph Dunninger The Impossible Prediction impromptu stooge, see "Challenges" for credits
Also published here 1948/27 179
C. B. Yohe Number Divination
Dec. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 193)
772
The Three-Card Answer Mathematical number divination with playing cards
1949 31
Clayton Rawson Magic Scheme No. 48, Mathematical prediction
1950 85
Harry Houdini, Nate Leipzig, Harry Levine Affinity in Numbers No. 110, after some mental calculation, the two digits of the total match the values of two selected cards
Variations 1950 212
Warner Perry, Edward Dart, John Scarne Einstein and the Magician No. 154, novel and unorthodox prediction of a playing card using a substitution cipher.
1950 301
Ormond McGill A Climactic Test prediction of sum, flap
1951 23
Aage Darling Suprediction add a number sum and selected card are predicted in envelope
1953 33
Jack Yates Astral Digit after some easy arithmetics, spectator and performer have the same number written on a slate
1954 17
George Sands An Oddity paper slips with numbers on each side are arranged by the spectator, see 2022 reference for credit information
Related toAlso published here July 1954
The New Phoenix (Issue 312)
50
Gerald Kosky Gerald Kosky's Prediction
1954/27 216
Robert Parrish Telepathy on the Cuff! assistent divines total of number, easy coding
1956 7
Jack Yates She Has the Number sum divination by medium, with numbers on cards
1956 10
Frank N. Dodd Frank Dodd's Prediction Number "selected" with dice is predicted by number of matches
Also published here 1956 43
The Break in the Chain Predict the two numbers at the ends of a long domino chain
1956 47
Magic Squares Three by three square drawn on calendar, magician is told smallest number in square, can then divine total sum of the nine dates in the square
Related toVariations 1956 48
Walter B. Gibson, Royal Vale Heath Gibson's Circled Dates Five dates are circled on a calendar month, magician asks how many Mondays/Tuesdays... are circled, magician can divine the sum total of the circled dates
1956 48
Mel Stover Stover's Prediction four by four square drawn on calendar, four circles drawn (draw circle and cross out row and column each time), magician divines the sum, Matrix Force
Also published here 1956 49
Eli Hackman, Stewart James Sure-Shot Dice Box Small box that allows dice in it to rattle but not turn over. Includes trick by Stewart James (sum prediction)
1956 108
Bob Hummer Hummer Tricks Hummer's Poker Chip Trick: numbered poker chips, magician can divine sum of the numbers on three concealed poker chips
1956 111
Predicting a Number Think of a number, do some operations, predict final result
1956 159
Paul Curry Curry's Version Think of a number, do some operations, predict final result, better presentation
1956 160
Al Baker Al Baker's Version Predict sum of numbers
1956 160
Predicting a Sum Magician correctly predicts sum of numbers generated by spectator and magician
Variations 1956 170
Al Baker Al Baker's Numero Convert the final sum into a word, which becomes the name of the spectator
Inspired by 1956 172
Corvello Mental-Chips chips with numbers on each side, divination of total and sum prediction
1956
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 17 No. 3)
420
Allessandro Brainwave Number spectator opens a book and adds digits of page number together, new number is counted back in the book and square sum of new page is predicted, using number cards, 9 force application
1957
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1957)
10
Allessandro Predicted Total dates of coins are totaled, sum prediction
1957
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1957)
37
Don Tanner Attendance Prediction prediction of amount of people in room, Brain Wave Deck with Numbers
Apr. 1957
The New Phoenix (Issue 344)
200
Stewart James The Count of Monte Carlo total prediction, three digit numbers formed with poker chips
1957 7
Allessandro Number Divination with poker chips, numbered on both sides
1958
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1958)
14
Tony Corinda (3) The Total Result add-a-number divination
1958 34
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
1958 34
Tony Corinda (5) Astrnomical add a number prediction, serial number of a bill
1958 109
Tony Corinda (11) The Blackboard Test
1958 157
Dr. Spencer Thornton Precognition number prediction on slate, out to lunch principle
1958 7
Dr. Spencer Thornton Other Ideas for the Gimmick Clip
  • Par X Prediction (number prediction)
  • Variations
1958 10
Dr. F. W. van Klaveren Magic Roulette using the principle of 142857, prediction on disk
1959
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1959)
20
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
1960
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1960)
4
Gerald Kosky Total Prediction clever prediction of a sum on back of the card where numbers are written
1960 11
Jack Cook Phenomenal Forecast sum prediction, envelope is hanging from stage, switch with chair
1960 16
Tom Sellers Novelty Dice Prediction prediction of sum of several sides of dice
1960 25
Len Belcher Some Total sum prediction
1960 61
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
1960 69
Clettis V. Musson Predicto cards with four digit numbers, two numbers added, sum was predicted
1961 45
Chester "Dr. DeMille" Miller Math-O-Matics seven digit number added to other numbers
1961 52
Stewart Judah Number Affinity sum divination
Also published here 1961 63
Nate Leipzig Reading the Pencil result of a simple subtraction is revealed
1963 140
Dr. William Weyeneth Ein genialer Schiefertafeltrick sum prediction on back of slate, gaffed slate
1963
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 24 No. 2)
29
Ben Maghy Experiment mit Gehirnsubstanz cards with numbers, spectator thinks of a card and removes all cards wich have the number on it, spectator quickly looks through the cards and sees which number appears on all cards, different presentation for classic effect calculator / age cards using bottles
Related to 1965
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 26 No. 6)
91
Peter Alexis Epic Slate Test sum prediction
VariationsAlso published here Mar. 1967 90
Tony Bartolotta Epic Slate Test - Alternate Method sum prediction
Inspired by May 1967 97
Theodore Annemann 31 Prediction Test Finish sum prediction with appearing prediction via Out to Lunch
June 1967 104
Kuda Bux Two Dice number calculated with throw of two dice divined
Sep. 1967 124
Royal Vale Heath Fibonacci Fibonacci principle
Also published here 1967
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 28 No. 3)
44
Al Koran The Gold Medallion prediction of number on medallion
Related toVariations 1968 11
Karl Fulves Some Difference values of put-away dice are divined, based on theme in Henry Christ's "Sum & Difference"
Inspired byAlso published here July 1968
Epilogue (Issue 3)
23
L. Vosburgh Lyons Future Thot dice with (larger) numbers used for number divination
Inspired by
  • idea of Royal Heath
Also published here
Sep. 1968 205
Dr. William Weyeneth Ein alter Trick sum prediction in envelope inside wallet
1968
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 29 No. 2)
23
Dr. William Weyeneth, Hanns Thielemann Magisches make-up three words from telegram are chosen and form a message, using cross sum force
Inspired by
  • Hanns Thielemann's "Hellsehen per Telegramm" in "Magische Welt" Jan/Feb 1968, p. 23
1968
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 29 No. 5)
88
George B. Anderson A Flash Prediction roll of paper unrolled on stage as prediction, name in telephone book, number
1968 42
Albert Spackman Noted Number prediction of the total of the last four digits of four bills
1969 61
Aaron Wainer Matchbox & Die chosen number from 1 to 6 predicted in matchbox
Related to Jan. 1969 235
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser A Slate Test four numbers added, predicted
Winter 1969
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 5 No. 3rd Folio)
296
L. Vosburgh Lyons Numbers using number blocks and wooden stand, mathematical principle, see also p. 320
Dec. 1969 310
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
1969 2
Jack Kent Tillar 7621 prediction is sum of three chosen years
1970
Magick (Issue 3)
13
Al Baker Spirit Sum flap slate
July 1971 430
Pavel Ultra-Kombination
  • Effekt 1 (letter cards are in a 4x4 grid, one row or column selected and a word chosen from those four letters, it is predicted)
  • Effekt 2 (same with number cards and sum prediction)
1971 6
Mickey MacDougall Addition Prediction involving 5x5 matrix
1972 34
Glenn G. Gravatt, Al Koran The Antique Medallion
Inspired by 1972 58
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
Related to
  • "Decision Control" (Syd Bergson)
VariationsAlso published here
Apr. 1972 514
Paul Siegel Numeration Sensation several numbers are added, total is predicted on slate
1972 14
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
1972 19
John Henry Grossman, George Morrow Harmony numbers of one to four on a business card, one is crossed out, prediction
1972
Magick (Issue 52)
258
Dr. Jacob Daley Daley's Adding Slate Flap Effect No. 159, seems to be a secret flap turnover as one approaches a spectator to add up numbers on slate
Related to 1972 41
Dr. Jacob Daley Daley's Presentation Of Dunninger Slate Trick No. 213, three numbers written on billets, perhaps related to "Ultra Addition"
Related to 1972 53
Dr. Jacob Daley Spirit Slate New Wrinkle And Presentation No. 483
Related to 1972 134
Elmer P. Ransom Elmer Ransom's Flap Slate Wrinkle No. 721, as addition pad
1972 193
Al Koran The Gold Medallion prediction of number on medallion, medallion in box
Related to 1972 37
Karl Fulves Some Difference values of put-away dice are divined, based on theme in Henry Christ's "Sum & Difference"
Inspired byAlso published here 1973 28
Dr. Dan J. Alessini The Spirit Behind the Wheel prediction of a number miniature roulette wheel, business card in envelope
1973
Magick (Issue 72)
357
John A. Novak Calcu-Total! cards with four-digit numbers and dates are added on a calculator, total is divined/predicted
Related toVariations 1973
Magick (Issue 91)
451
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
Also published here July 1973
Intermagic (Vol. 1 No. 1)
11
Edi "Brumoli" Brum Hexa-Magie six hexagonal cards with six different numbers and colors on each side are laid out, performer names total
1973
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 34 No. 2)
29
Gaston "Gasbor" Borgeaud Polygon-Magie mathematical foundation for Brumoli's "Hexa-Magie"
1973
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 34 No. 2)
31
Ken De Courcy The Forgotten Phone Number subtraction of five-digit number with its reverse, oner figure chosen and others called out, chosen figure divined by another spectator via calculation
1973 10
Amedeo Vacca Egyptian Dice Puzzle three dice rolled, certain sum made by spectator, divined
1974 42
Amedeo Vacca Matchbox-Prediction dice shaken in box, total predicted
1974 46
Rick Johnsson It's Delete-Ful sum prediction, using calculator ruse, see also p. 815 for comment by Ronald Herman
June 1974 749
H. R. Fisher The Slide Rule Trick spectator does some actions with slide ruler, performer in the end divines the number he started with
Related to June 1974 750
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
Related toVariationsAlso published here Autumn 1974
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 10th Folio (Part One))
798
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
Dec. 1974 832
Vic Perry Dice-Cipher six-figure number is multiplied with one to six, dice, divination, 142'857
1974
Magick (Issue 102)
507
Vic Perry The Last Miracle divination of total from calculator, misplaced buttons
Inspired by 1974
Magick (Issue 114)
567
F. "Frizano" Honegger Telefonnummer magisch ermittelt forcing a telephone number using calculation only, see p. 71 for correction
1974
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 35 No. 3)
57
Karl Fulves Demon Digits calculation procedure, result predicted
1975 409
David Berglas Ad Infinitum total of three three-digit numbers is predicted
Related toVariationsAlso published here Jan. 1975
Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 5)
53
Bob Ostin, Bob Driebeek On Ad Infinitum additional ideas
Inspired byAlso published here Feb. 1975
Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 6)
75
Al Mann Alpha And Omega several spectators call out three-digit-numbers, total predicted, using calculator
Jan. 1975 838
Number Affinity spectator does some calculation, predicted
Winter 1975
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 10 No. 10th Folio (Part Two))
856
Al Mann Psychic Calculator three chosen numbers put into three calculators, all sums divined
Feb. 1975 862
Al Mann Adithot Improved sixteen digits in square formation, added, sum predicted
  • The Calculator Version
Inspired by
  • "Adithot" (Swami)
Feb. 1975 862
Joseph Dunninger Dunninger's Addition Slates add-a-number slate, flap
1975 125
Robert Schwarz The Mystic Sums of Glossolalia! sum divination
1975
Magick (Issue 126)
627
Gerald Kosky Total Prediction add-a-number prediction, prediction written on back of card where numbers are added
1975 150
Al Mann The Mystery of the Triplets after some calculations by the spectator the total is divined
1976 11
Alan Shaxon The Jubilee Medallion number appears on medallion
Related to 1976 21
Harvey Rosenthal Mental Marvel number written on business card put in wallet, number is divined
1976 9
Karl Fulves (1) Calculuxe spectators do equation on calculator, final result predicted, transposing memory and equal buttons
1976
Interlocutor (Issue 11)
40
Pre-Figured No. 32, calculation with value of spectator's selection divines both this selection and the performer's
1976 51
Chandler Mason Calcu-Mental stripes of paper with numbers, number is formed and divined by performer
1976
Magick (Issue 149)
741
Dan Tong Quick and Easy three numbers are divined by audience / predicted by performer, on business cards
1976
Magick (Issue 156)
777
Paul Rylander Number Control - Three One Two three-digit number prediction in envelope, carbon paper
1976
Magick (Issue 167)
831
Burling Hull A Mind Reading Number Divination number chosen, it appears spelled out on slate
  • With a Flap
  • Without the Flap
  • Another "No Flap" Method
1976 89
Burling Hull Combination with Dunninger Slater Number Feat combined with visible appearing writing
Inspired by 1976 94
David Berglas Ad Infinitum total of three three-digit numbers is predicted
Also published here Feb. 1976
Intermagic (Vol. 3 No. 3)
47
Geoffrey Lamb The Power of the Pentagram performer figures out two numbers from the total after a calculation procedure
1976 7
E. Leslie May In the Good Old Days total of calculation is predicted
1976 13
Charles Cameron, E. Leslie May The Alternative Prediction spectator write a three-digit number with identical figures, either number is predicted or total after calculation
1976 16
Philip T. Goldstein Old Math number the majority of the audience think is predicted and add-a-number prediction
1977 10
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
Also published here 1977 70
Richard Lyn Flip-Flop! subtleties fro add-a-number theme
1977
Magick (Issue 178)
888
Harry Lorayne The Nine Principle predicting or adding sum of five five-digit numbers
1977 209
Harry Lorayne Ten-Eighty-Nine
1977 214
Harry Lorayne I've Got Your Number two-digit number, odd different digits
1977 227
Rolf Andra Mein Lottotrick cards with numbers, on stand, lottery number prediction
1977
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 38 No. 4)
120
Roy Johnson None But the Brave two numbers chosen, they correspond to time of pocket watch
Inspired by 1977 68
Jochen Zmeck, Hanns Thielemann Das Wunder der Tierkreiszeichen six cards with astrological sign and number on both sides, spectator puts them down with three odd and three even numbers up thus forcing a predicted number
Inspired by
  • "Summ It"
1977 29
Martin Gardner, Stewart James Fibonacci Fantasy using Stewart James' AAG Principle
Aug. 1978
Apocalypse (Vol. 1 No. 8)
88
Karl Fulves Monte Carlo spectator makes calculations starting from 27 by choosing plus or minus cards, arrives at 64, force
1978
Interlocutor (Issue 18)
70
Jack Kent Tillar Ultimedallion design for Koran Medallion, number actually inscribed
Inspired by 1978
Magick (Issue 208)
1039
Larry Becker Some Total sum prediction in envelope, close-up and stage versions
Inspired by
  • Will Dexter's "Computer Mind" in "Feature Magic for Mentalists" p. 113
Related toVariations
1978 11
Larry Becker Digitation numbered cards added to a number from invisible die, prediction of total in envelope
1978 132
Larry Becker Thunderbolt three spectators chose a color each and form a total with numbers, both is predicted in envelope
Related to 1978 141
David Britland Calculated Mysteries prediction / force with calculator, memory button, Uri Geller anecdote
1978
The Talon (Issue 2)
19
Amazing James Randi, Shigeo Futagawa Numeral-oh-gee using number cards
Related toVariations June 1979
Apocalypse (Vol. 2 No. 6)
205
Karl Fulves Luminous Calculator Prediction calculator's numbers leaves prediction impression on luminous paint, only idea
1979
Interlocutor (Issue 37)
146
The Figures Match No. 4, three-digit number divined after some calculation from spectator and removal of matches
1979 5
A Mind for Figures No. 10, psychological force of two numbers, "It will work most of the time"
Related to 1979 13
Karl Fulves, Tony Bartolotta Epic Slate Test No. 53, sum prediction after addition
Also published here 1979 85
Nick Trost Number Cards Routine four cards with numbers on both sides, three phase
Related to 1979 10
Philip T. Goldstein 37th Parallel prediction and spectator guesses second spectator's result
Dec. 1980
Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 12)
962
Dick Zimmerman The October Man four numbers are written on a pad and added, total appears on calculator held in plastic bag
1980
Magick (Issue 248)
1237
Mark Levy Around She Goes! bottle spinning presentation
June 1981
Apocalypse (Vol. 4 No. 6)
499
Karl Fulves Crypto Books thought on book tests and random numbers
1981 27
Al Mann The Big Writer named number predicted on a pad in a box, knee writer
1981 11
Gene "Phantini" Grant Phantini's ESP Ability Test with number chart
1981 19
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
Related to
  • Royal V. Heath's "Mathemagic"
1981 55
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
Also published here 1981
Magick (Issue 279)
1393
Scott Davis Matrix cards with numbers, numbers are formed and sum is predicted
Related to 1981
Magick (Issue 296)
1478
Howard A. Adams, Bob Wagner Digitremens 21 cards with numbers, prediction of total of three selected numbers
1981
OICUFESP (Issue 7 - Matheight Miracles)
18
Bruce Bernstein Clip Number two people think of numbers before the show, prediction of total
Also published here 1981 30
Bruce Bernstein, Terry Nosek Number Prediction cards with numbers from one to ten are shuffled and dealt into three piles, two piles are used to form number, prediction of total
Related toAlso published here 1981 32
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"
Variations
1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
300
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Misdirection example of a number prediction
1982 4
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
Also published here 1982 2
Stephen Tucker, David Britland Adder spectator write numbers on paper in envelope, performer removes some they add up to any named number
Also published here Feb. 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 10)
188
Hen Fetsch Der Gnadenstoß four four-digit numbers are chosen and added, sum predicted
Also published here Oct. 1982
Intermagic (Vol. 9 No. 3)
93
Stewart James Phone-A-Tell using a forced card to get to predicted phone number
1983
Arcane (Issue 10)
126
Joseph Dunninger The Miracle Slate Test (The Baffling 16 Digit Effect) closing effect, four four digit numbers are added and sum divined, flap
Variations 1983 9
Thomas Alan Waters Janussum two person write down a number, sum prediction on a slate (Rashomon Principle)
1983
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychl)
489
Stewart Judah Lightning Strikes Thrice No. 10, three numbers and totals arrived at with blank cards, they are all identical
Also published here 1983 12
Shigeo Futagawa Stunumbers No. 17, some small numbers added, total predicted, using number cards, for credit information see "Future Choice" reference
Related toVariations 1983 27
L. Vosburgh Lyons Future Thought No. 33, dice with (larger) numbers used for number divination
Also published here 1983 53
Walter B. Gibson Date Sense No. 72, numbers on calendar are added, matrix force
Related to 1983 92
Karl Fulves Auto Suggestion No. 84, license plate prediction, involving number cards and state cards
Related to 1983 104
Fred Barlow, Will Dexter, Karl Fulves Sum Fantastic No. 94, two spectators make up a six-digit number, performer has four numbers that add up to it
1983 125
Karl Fulves Super Prophet No. 99, numbers from one to six listed a few times and added, total predicted
Inspired by 1983 137
Karl Fulves Astro Thought No. 100, numbers formed with digits on number cards, total predicted
1983 138
Karl Fulves The Million-Dollar Prediction No. 101, four people call out four-digit numbers, all digits written out on billets and mixed, new number formed, total predicted
Related toVariations 1983 140
Father Cyprian Bank Deposit Slip Prediction four spectators each write down a sum of money from $1 to $10, added together, equal to a bank deposit placed in envelope as prediction
Related to 1983 27
Father Cyprian Match Box four spectators each write down a sum of money from $1 to $10, added together, equal to money placed in a box as prediction
Related to 1983 29
Johnny Thompson Polish-ing Koran's Medallion
Inspired by 1984
Epoptica (Issue Yearbook)
320
Richard Osterlind The Invoice a number is predicted with funny presentation
Aug. 1984
Epoptica (Issue 6)
389
Gentleman Jack Pickpockeyt numbers on poker chips
Related to Jan. 1984
Pabular (Vol. 8 No. 3)
1189
Roy Walton The 229-224 Trick with playing cards
Inspired by Apr. 1984
Pabular (Vol. 8 No. 5)
1212
Philip T. Goldstein Purple Prose numbers from number cards divined, using "self-correcting set-up"
Also published here 1984 14
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
1984 3
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"
1984 4
Steve Beam Calculator Trick sum prediction, with calculator, automatic shut-off recall
Related to 1984 104
Dr. Stanley Jaks Master Secret of the Swami three digit number test, spectator first gets one right, then two and finally the complete number
Related toVariations 1984 4
Jon Racherbaumer Calculating Snippet two strips of paper with numbers are cut by spectator, numbers at cut-off spot are added, predicted
Inspired byAlso published here
  • MUM, June 1979
1984 52
Robert Cassidy The Verified Total Prediction prediction of total in envelope, red carbon paper
1984 68
Jerry K. Hartman Number Numb-er using numbers on cardboards
Autumn 1985
The Collected Almanac (Vol. 3 No. 31, 32 & 33)
319
Thomas Alan Waters Backdate three-digit number is predicted, pined on performer's back
Related toVariations 1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Myxtyr)
665
Richard Mark Medallion M-2 prediction of number on medallion, different handling, number looks as if engraved
Inspired by Jan. 1985
Magick (Issue 345)
1723
Stan Shultz Wipe Out! four by four square drawn on calendar with numbers from 1-16, four circles drawn (draw circle and erase row and column each time), Matrix Force
Related to May 1985
Magick (Issue 351)
1752
Walter Webb Check Mate number prediction on a check
June 1985
Magick (Issue 352)
1758
Tieneblas The Easy Way number divination using pair of dice and some calculations
Aug. 1985
Magick (Issue 356)
1778
Gene Nielsen Blind Date sum prediction using a calendar
Oct. 1985
Magick (Issue 359)
1792
Locked Thoughts No. 24, four spectators whisper numbers which are written down, their total is predicted or opens lock, stooge
1985 47
Stewart Judah Zahlenverwandtschaft
Also published here July 1985
Intermagic (Vol. 11 No. 3 & 4)
169
Bruce Bernstein, Jack London The Number Prediction martrix principle
Inspired by
  • Jack London's "Almost Real Prediction"
Related toAlso published here
1985 1
Bruce Bernstein Clip Number two people think of numbers before the show, prediction of total
Also published here 1985 7
Bruce Bernstein, Terry Nosek Number Prediction cards with numbers from one to ten are shuffled and dealt into three piles, two piles are used to form number, prediction of total
Related to
  • Bob Mason's "Predicta-Total"
Also published here
1985 9
Steve Beam 6801 Prediction comedy prediction with a twist, 1089 force
Related to 1986 222
David Britland The Four Bit Machine number cards from 1 to 16, put in square formation and four are selected, their total predicted
1986 51
Karrell Fox The Pretend Prediction imaginary or clear dice rolled, total predicted
Inspired by 1986 57
Stephen Tucker Menu item from menu are chosen, total is predicted
1987 6
Rudolf Braunmüller Zyklische Zahlen five uses
Oct. 1987
Intermagic (Vol. 13 No. 1)
11
David Berglas Ad Infinitum total of three three-digit numbers is predicted
Also published here 1987 26
Stewart Judah Der Blitz schlägt dreimal ein three numbers and totals arrived at with blank cards, they are all identical
Also published here 1987
Magische Blätter (Vol. 1 No. 10)
6
James Hodges The Monster's Tongue comedy number prediction
1988
Magical Arts Journal (Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane)
13
Karl Fulves Phone In numbers by people who are randomly phoned add up to previous named number, posed as problem
1988
Interlocutor (Issue 48)
202
Karl Fulves Byte Million number chosen from programmable calculator predicted, posed as problem
1988
Interlocutor (Issue 48)
203
Terri Rogers Sum Sum sum prediction with several number chips that are put in a 4x4 grid stand
Also published here 1988 3
Peter Wilker Das Datum deck with numbers, cards are cut in packets and top cards changed, cards form date or birthday, using card box
Also published here
  • George Blake's "Four Ace Finale" in "Commercial Card Tricks" 1969.
1988
Magische Blätter (Vol. 2 No. 1)
1
Philip T. Goldstein Fifthought three numbers added, total predicted on calculator, then chosen digit of this total divined
Inspired by
  • "Five Thoughts Ahead" (Peter Warlock)
1989 69
Ted Karmilovich Mind Flight named number predicted on paper plane used to select spectator
Feb. 1989
Magick (Issue 417)
2085
Charles Reynolds The Spike prediction pierced on spike, number prediction, three numbers added and multiplied with random number using a die
Aug. 1989
Magick (Issue 426)
2129
Terri Rogers Summierende Summen sum prediction with several number chips that are put in a 4x4 grid stand
Also published here July 1989
Intermagic (Vol. 14 No. 4 & 5)
145
Charles "Cicardi" Scott The Phoenix Concept carbon clipboard impression device
  • The Device
  • The Approach
  • Choosing a Spectator
  • Introducing the Clipboard (Ray Grismer's Whats Your Sign?, no details)
  • The Next Step (mathematical number divination, see Annemann reference)
  • And the Real Work
Related to Feb. 1990
Magick (Issue 435)
2177
Henry H. Fields Sum Total prediction on paper
Apr. 1990
Magick (Issue 437)
2183
Thomas Alan Waters No/No named number is predicted in sealed envelope, with No gag, carbon envelope
Also published here July 1990
Magick (Issue 442)
2209
David Altman Nth Degree using calculator, prediction of total
Related to Nov. 1990
Magick (Issue 447)
2235
Marc Roman The Write Price prediction of product from a store, bar code gag, prize predicted on back
Nov. 1990
Magick (Issue 448)
2241
Ben Harris Brain Scan number arrived at with procedure, a fax sent earlier predicts that number in an indirect way
1990 63
Paul Hallas A Mental Miracle sum prediction
Related to
  • Some Total (Larry Becker, 1978)
  • Fred Barlow's "Mental Prodigies"
  • Will Dexter's "Computer Mind" in "Feature Magic for Mentalists" p. 113
1990 10
Steve "Banachek" Shaw A Cheap Add-A-Number Effect
1990 /1999 17
John Carney Wired subtlety for "name any number" nailwriter prediction
Related to 1991 115
Steve Dusheck Twins & Triplets multiple color thumb tip nail writer, used for number prediction
  • Triple Thumb Tip Writer
Related to
  • "Three Track Mind" (Connie Haden)
1991 41
Lee Earle Digit Master prediction on folded business card, three-digit number on post-it
Feb. 1991
Magick (Issue 451)
2253
Charles "Cicardi" Scott Total Recall same as Ad Infinitum
total of three three-digit numbers is predicted
Also published here Feb. 1991
Magick (Issue 452)
2261
Thomas Alan Waters Spyklic sum prediction, sum of added numbers can be multiplied by number using a die, 142857
Oct. 1991
Magick (Issue 462)
2310
Nelson Hahne Psychic Cigarette Paper cigarette paper crumbled up, number and color appear/predicted on it, either by writing or number written in named color
1991 282
Gary Kurtz Add-A-Number sum predicted
1991 10
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
Inspired by
  • Ken Krenzel Trick from New Jinx
Also published here
1991 24
Larry Baukin, Doc Dougherty Lucky Strike number from one to nine is predicted, using Post-it pad
1991 1
Jules Hirsch Bingo Is Not Gambling all but one number on bingo card are crossed out, remaining number is predicted on business card
1991 38
David Himelrick Calculator Caper numbers added on calculator, total matches prediction
1991 39
Peter Zenner Rattling the Koran Medallion Gold Medallion meets Rattle Box
prediction of number on medallion
Related to 1991 68
Alexander de Cova 2. Das Wendeblock-Prinzip
  • Die Namensvorhersage (name prediction)
  • Die Zahlenvohersage (number prediction)
1992 87
Mark Edward The Nazca Stone prediction of number, written on stone inside a box
July 1992
Magick (Issue 475)
2373
David Berglas Add-Infinitum II 4x4 grid of digits, sum predicted
Inspired by 1992 19
Larry Becker Digitellus numbers written on a business card and added up along some given instructions, total of ten numbers is divined before numbers are added by spectator, peek wallet
1992 47
Richard Osterlind Some Total Radio sum prediction over radio, with people calling in
Inspired by 1992 165
Larry Becker The Room Service Concept key tags in coin purse
Inspired by
  • Don Wayne's "Room Service"
1992 402
Thomas Alan Waters No/No. named number is predicted in sealed envelope, with No gag, carbon envelope
Related to
  • Gene Grant's "Vision of the Future" in "Phantini's Incredible Mental Secrets", 1960
Also published here
1993
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Magazine Miscellanea)
454
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
1993
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Magazine Miscellanea)
470
Anthony Lindan Psychic Compatibility as Anthony linden, number divination
1993 892
Phillip Wein Digit Master business card with long number, memory stunt, prediction of total of some numbers as climax
May 1993
Magick (Issue 489)
2444
Max Howard Additiontal Ideas Suggested by Max Howard for Insta-Fax Card Printer, using it with "Calculation Sensation" (Bob King), Out to Lunch combination
1993 3
Steve Dusheck Force 58 twenty-eight numbers in a grid, row selected and sum predicted, Tape Measure Force extension
1993 22
Alan Wakeling Phase One: The Number Tiles digits on plastic tiles are added down to one digit which matches the spectator's number
1993 205
Alan Wakeling Phase Two:. The Dice two dice rolled, with some calculation process one arrives at a predicted number
1993 206
Alan Wakeling Additional Effect: The Numeral Cubes dice with larger numbers on them rolled, reduced to base number by adding digits, total predicted
1993 211
Alan Wakeling Additional Effect: The Name Matrix five cards from twenty-five number cards chosen, total added, it's predicted and letters on the back of the cards predict the spectator's first name, matrix force
1993 213
Farvel the Marvel Numero off-beat number divination
Feb. 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 8)
9
Leo Boudreau Lotto Fever three cards with lotto numbers on both side, spectator looks for two identical numbers and places cards face down, same number is selected from a number deck and was also predicted in envleope
June 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 15 No. 12)
1
John Mulholland A Psychological Trick a la John Mulholland prediction of chosen letter, number and shape
1994 1155
Philip T. Goldstein Verity Off chips with numbers and letters on them are used to predict numbers chosen from number deck, anagram
1994 76
Meir Yedid Predict-Perfect nine jumbo cards with numbers from one to nine are formed into three three-digit numbers, the total is predicted, chart to repeat effect with different numbers
Related to 1994 4
Meir Yedid Extra for Experts additional ideas for Predict-Perfect
1994 19
Tony Bartolotta Number Con two numbers named, their total match previous prediction
1994
Rigmarole (Issue 9)
104
Jim Magus Ghost in the Machine total of added numbers reads ghost when reversed
Mar. 1994
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 9)
6
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)
Variations
1995 1
John Riggs Florariggs bag with bulldog clip, prediction of three numbers, in bag rose for spectator
Inspired by 1995 61
Karl Fulves Digit Tell Us "Thoughts on a classic number stunt"
three digit number, taken reversed and subtracted, fool-proof method
1995 7
Walter Brookes Mathematical Magic six-digit number, taken reversed, used in calculation, table with different outcomes, also for five-, four-, three- and two-digit numbers
VariationsAlso published here
  • Thayer's Bulletin, April 1923
1995 8
Karl Fulves Application letters correspond to letters for fun number reveal
Inspired by 1995 9
John Mulholland, Karl Fulves Highway Robbery letters correspond to letters for fun number reveal
Related to
  • Informant (Karl Fulves, 1995)
  • Demonstration of "Affinity of Letters and Figures" (Linking Ring, March 1933)
1995 10
Think of a Number No. 10, number thought-of, after some calculation the result is always six
1995 13
Karl Fulves Number Magic No. 13, spectator uses the value of a card and another number for calculation with calculator, both numbers divined when total is seen
1995 17
Calvin Cole, Karl Fulves Pocket Presto No. 58, spectator counts his change and puts one coin into pocket, amount of change divined after some calculations
Also published here 1995 81
Karl Fulves Numbers in Mind No. 60, hidden numbers revealed by performer, using a confederate
1995 85
Rudolf Braunmüller Mein Lottotrick sum of lottery numbers predicted
Variations Mar. 1995
Intermagic (Vol. 19 No. 2)
67
Utz Napierala Anmerkungen aus der magischen Provinz sum of lottery numbers predicted
Inspired by Mar. 1995
Intermagic (Vol. 19 No. 2)
68
Ross Johnson The Really Real Prediction numbers are formed using a bill, telephone number and a credit card, prediction of total
Inspired by
  • Jack London's "Almost Real Prediction"
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 13)
57
Timothy Hyde Thoughts on the Gold / Engraved Medallion experience of Jack Dean's Koran Medallion routine
Related to May 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 11)
14
Dr. E. Raymond Carlyle Kismet playing cards are shuffled and handed to spectators, values used to form three-digit numbers which are added, force of number
Inspired by
  • Jack London's "Almost Real Prediction"
June 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 12)
2
Michael Skinner Birthday Telepathy number divination, possible via telephone
1996 29
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
Inspired by 1996 1
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
Inspired by
  • Ken Krenzel Trick from New Jinx
Also published here
1996 18
Bob King Out to Lunch Add-a-Number
1996 22
David Britland, Stephen Tucker Der Addierer spectator write numbers on paper in envelope, performer removes some they add up to any named number
Also published here 1996
Intermagic (Vol. 20 No. 4 & 5)
186
George Kirkendall Four on a Date sheet of calendar is selected and square drawn, some numbers are chosen, total predicted, Days of Force
Inspired byAlso published here 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 14)
150
Eddie Burke Number-voyance numbers on discs, prediction of formed three-digit number
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 1)
178
Joseph M. White By the Numbers bag which contains discs with numbers on both sides, spectator selects some, total match named number, plastic forcing bag
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 4)
191
Ken Schwabe Digit Eyes cards with numbers, spectator thinks of a card and removes all cards wich have the number on it, spectator quickly looks through the cards and sees which number appears on all cards, different presentation for classic effect of Age Cards / Calculator Cards
Related to 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 10)
221
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
Inspired by 1997 12
Mickey MacDougall Trick of the Ages spectator cuts to cards which duplicate a chosen date
1997 20
Tony Bartolotta A Mind For Money five envelope with some coin change, four chosen, content added, amount predicted
Related to 1997
Underworld (Issue 5)
57
Karl Fulves None Is A Number
  • "Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
row, column or diagonal on calculator layout chosen, those digits typed in and multiplied with another row, then child's age added, final number and child's age divined, credit information
1997 125
John Riggs Add-A-Riggs sum prediction pinned on back, add-a-number with index cards
Aug. 1997 3
Mark Garetz Combo Lock Combo nine jumbo cards with numbers from one to nine are formed into three three-digit numbers, the total is predicted, opens padlock with spectator's ring
Inspired by
  • Larry Becker's "The Ultimate Matrix" in "Mentalism for Magicians"
Related to
Sep. 1997 3
Richard Bartram, Jr. Stupor Market Shopper sum prediction of several prices of items
1997 144
Rajneesh Madhok Life Force Triangle number representing past, present and future are written down by spectator, prediction of total
1997
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 4)
281
Noel Coughlin On the Numerical Prediction performer shows some large numbers he wrote down, audience generates a big number, when performer's numbers are added up they total the audience's number
1997
Labyrinth (Issue 7)
28
Bruce Bernstein Let's Try One More Time number written on envelope and spectator tries to divine it, prediction of number of guesses in envelope
Also published here 1997 10
Bruce Bernstein Breaking the Bank prediction of named amount of money in piggy bank
Inspired by
  • Ned Rutledge's "Minding the Store"
Also published here
1997 29
James Baker You've Already Won! calculation that always results in the number five, predicted with five dollar bills
1998
Underworld (Issue 9)
124
Philip T. Goldstein Paradox Redux
  • "Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
tapestry parity principle, credit information, 4x4 number matrix, 19 or 61
Inspired by 1998 247
Karl Fulves The Number Palace
  • "Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
instruction game with calculations on roulette betting layout
Inspired byRelated to 1998 289
Jack Avis Folding Numbers paper with numbers in a 4x4 grid is folded into small square, edges cut off, sum of one orientation predicted, parity
Inspired by 1998 86
Paul Alberstat Subliminal Persuation four numbers on a board, chosen one is predicted
Jan. 1998 3
Ken De Courcy The IRS Divination sum divination
Inspired by
  • a book test by Tom Craven in "The Linking Ring" January, 1995.
Feb. 1998 11
Harry Lorayne Think Of A Number psychological force of number with multiple out prediction in Himber wallet, different odd digits or even digits
1998 139
Harry Lorayne Sum Prediction And Book Test using Himber wallet
1998 220
Terri Rogers Chess Mate Magician uses two transparent chess clock faces to predict sum of two randomly chosen numbers, and also the choices end on two matching chess pieces. Based on the Gemini Factor mathematical principle.
Related to 1998 41
Karl Fulves Forgetful Figures several spectators add up numbers on calculators, total divined
1998 45
Karl Fulves The 9's Cover addition trick with calculator
1998 100
Bob King Numiracle Cards four cardboard pieces with different numbers on both sides are turned and put in envelopes without performer seeing it, performer divines total of the sides showing up, soft/stiff corner Fillman Principle
1998 6
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
1999 54
Mel Bennett Date Certain
  • "Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
on calendar some days are circled and a calculation made, predicted
1999
The Fine Print (Issue 10)
347
Mark Allen Thought Suggestion named number predicted on business card that was placed under a napkin or mat
1999 229
Mark Levy Ultimate 20th Century License Plate Trick spectator has to do several calculations relating to her car, when they go outside and look at the car, the result matches with the license plate
Related to
  • Errata (2000)
  • "Karma" (Phil Goldstein, Linking Ring, Oct. 1979)
Dec. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 4)
88
David Oliver Don't Touch numbers added on add-a-number pad, sum predicted
2000 127
Kent Arthur Summen-Prophetie twenty business cards, each with a two-figure number by a spectator, then some cards are totaled and total divined
Also published here 2000
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 4 & 5)
150
Shigeo Futagawa Eine verblüffende Prophezeiung numbers on both sides of four papers, a total is predicted
Related to 2000
Intermagic (Vol. 24 No. 1)
11
Chris Wardle Great Minds Think Alike one person writes down a four-figure number, another makes calculations with years and dates (extension of Al Baker's date addition force), the numbers match
Inspired by
  • earlier version using Tarot Cards by Chris Wardle in Abracadabra
2000 16
Paul Curry Padding add-a-number coincidence
VariationsAlso published here 2001 156
Karl Fulves Portable Roulette 3x5 grid with various numbers, chosen one predicted
Related to 2001 20
Mental Math No. 10, three spectator concoct three-didget numbers from cards, they are added and sum predicted as four cards in case
2001 16
Mel Bennett A Perfect Strike No. 72, ten-card layout folded and some values added to force a number
Also published here 2001 111
Wilson Reed Cell Block spectator chosen and some birthdays added, medium called on cell phone and it divines the spectator and the number
2001 182
Roy Walton Perplexing Addition sixteen number cards are used and a sum is generated and predicted
Variations Jan. 2001
Genii (Vol. 64 No. 1)
85
David Acer Mitosis two spectators each write down sic digit numbers, add them together, calls that number on a phone, turns out to be magician's cellphone number
Also published here May 2001
Genii (Vol. 64 No. 5)
63
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
2002 297
David Berglas Add Infinitum three methods, total of three three-digit numbers is predicted
Also published here 2002 448
David Berglas Today's Date named numbers add to the current date
Variations 2002 452
Peter Warlock Miracle Slate sliding section on slate, part of slate covered with paper, can be filled in from behind for any prediction
Related to 2002 230
Steve Beam Sixty-Nine performer predicts numbers, alternately written down on business cards
2002 196
Steve Beam Steve's Nothing-To-Do-With-Canning's-Idea Prediction number is formed by simple arithmetics and predicted with a coin
2002 210
Al Baker Seeing Through Solid Matter numbers written on slate which is wrapped up, assistant can name total and numbers
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Magical Ways and Means)
214
Al Baker Improved Swami nail writer
Also published here
  • marketed 1934
2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Instructions)
557
Al Baker Spirit Slates - Lock Spirit Slate slate with moving flap
Also published here
  • marketed 1940
2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Instructions)
579
Al Baker Numero! end sum also predicts name of spectator
Also published here 2003 611
Al Baker Mathematical Number Trick
2003 719
Al Baker Thought Foretold
2003 749
Alexander de Cova 16 Digits sum prediction with slate
Inspired byAlso published here 2003 5
Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson Future Choice five envelope with numbers on either side, added in some way by spectator, total predicted, repeat, see Vol. 2 reference for credit information
Inspired by
  • "One to Eight" (George Sands, Bill Simon's Mathematical Magic, 1964)
Related to
2003 73
Anthony Owen The Natural Lottery prediction of named lottery numbers on ticket in wallet
Also published here 2003 12
Nicholas Einhorn Triple Number Prediction sum predicted on back of shirt underneath jacket, confederate writes on back at edge of stage
2004 18
Nicholas Einhorn 3rd Hand Telepathy
2004 19
David Acer Mitosis two spectators each write down sic digit numbers, add them together, calls that number on a phone, turns out to be magician's cellphone number
Also published here 2004 290
Doug Canning, Steve Beam Double Digit Inflation using the Tent Prediction as a two-way out
Inspired by 2004 135
Andy Hurst That's the Ticket theater tickets, prediction of chosen seat
2004 141
Wonder Man Fred Setzen, Sechs! sum prediction using ruler
Inspired by 2004 257
Paolo Cavalli, Massimo Tira Patetogy number from one to nine secretly written on card by spectator, then same numbers are written on nine pieces of paper and all eliminated but one which matches
2004 18
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
Related to 2005 6
Karl Fulves Inca Sticks sticks with numbers arranged by spectator, performer predicts total
2005 19
Bob Ostin Focus additional ideas for David Berglas' Ad Infinitum
Inspired byAlso published here 2005 25
Karl Fulves Urban Legends four urban legends and their opposite on cards along with eight numbers, some cards are turned over and numbers added, force for 47
  • Second Method
  • Background
Inspired byRelated to 2006
Prolix (Issue 1)
14
Mick Ayres Rescue 2000 number divination
Inspired by 2006 100
Chris Wardle Number Time bingo ball with number as prediction, card chosen with number cards, range force
2006 14
Docc Hilford Gh0st0tal "Ghostotal", various calculations of a number, result is divined and matches random three-digit number written down by second spectator
2006 15
Docc Hilford 1n-N1l3-At10n "In-Nile-Ation", a spectator thinks of a two digit number, random numbers are added, the sum match with the thought of number
Inspired by 2006 28
Docc Hilford N3wm3ro! "Newmero!", end sum also predicts name of spectator
Inspired by 2006 34
Docc Hilford D3vil D1c3 "Devil Dice", total of three dice predicted on a prediction in wallet
2006 13
Docc Hilford D1c1ph3r Bars "Dicipher Bars", four bars with different numbers on each side are placed and sum instantly named by performer
2006 18
Docc Hilford Ou1 Jan "Oui Jan", number up to ten is revealed using ouija board, clock trick procedure
2006 34
Docc Hilford Flar3 0pt1c0 "Flare Optico", stack with arithmetical problems, cards are selected and results divined
Inspired by 2006 10
Stewart Judah My # Yours number prediction by both performer and spectator, only calculation
2007
Prolix (Issue 3)
202
Stewart James The AAG Principle Five by five square filled with numbers generated by adding numbers up, magician can predict the total
Also published here
  • New Tops, Oct 1962
2007 142
Stewart James Ontene Prediction sixteen cards dealt into four by four square, magician predicts the sum of any chosen row or column
Also published here
  • Handwritten notes, June 1983
2007 175
Karl Fulves Numismatica "they've got your number"
after some calculation, one of five force numbers is the outcome
Variations 2008
Xtra Credit (Issue 2)
6
Geoffrey Durham The Gold Medallion gold medallion is shown in jewelry box, four-digit number is created by audience, medallion is removed from box and number is "engraved" on its back (subtleties to contribute to the "engraved" illusion), how to construct props
2008 199
Mel Stover Calendar Prediction Mel Stover's "Days of Force" with calendar
Related toAlso published here 2010
Secret Agenda (Issue Oct 20)
312
Michael Weber Weber's Winning Idea number-matrix force on lottery ticket
Related to 2010 1
Christoph Borer Telefonrechnung aus der Zukunft sum prediction, phone bill from the future
2010 7
Paul Spring Add-A-Number iPhone calculator app with result hidden under post-it note is used to generate a number, performer divines it
Aug. 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 8)
24
Tom Stone Sir Offalot ideas if the spectator miscalculates sum
2011 192
David Acer Mitosis two spectators each write down sic digit numbers, add them together, calls that number on a phone, turns out to be magician's cellphone number
Also published here 2011 149
Wolfgang Moser Werbung à la Carte on business cards and magic with special printed business cards, five routines
  • Effektkarten
  • Visitenkarten Idee #1 (Princess Card trick)
  • Visitenkarten Idee #2 (number prediction with fingers, gag)
  • Visitenkarten Idee #3 (letters sort to words)
  • Visitenkarten Idee #4 (using stickers instead of business cards)
  • Visitenkarten Idee #5 (on flyers)
Also published here 2011 37
Stewart James, Persi Diaconis, Ron Graham The Mysterious Number Seven Sum prediction of numbers filled in grid, uses the AAG Principle
2012 187
Karl Fulves Fold & Cheat 3x3 grid with numbers on paper, folded in different ways and numbers added, medium called and some of the digits named, medium knows rest
2012
Prolix (Issue 10)
688
Michael Weber, Tim Trono Jelly Bean Estimator cards with various jelly beans on both sides, spectator turns some over, performer instantly knows sum of all visible jelly beans, repeat, then number is predicted
Related to Nov. 2012
Real Secrets (Vol. 1 No. 8)
1
Bruce Bernstein, Jack London Number Predictions martrix principle
Also published here 2012 65
Bruce Bernstein, Jack London The Bernstein / London Number Prediction martrix principle
Also published here 2012 66
Bruce Bernstein Clip Number two people think of numbers before the show, prediction of total
Also published here 2012 69
Bruce Bernstein, Terry Nosek Number Prediction cards with numbers from one to ten are shuffled and dealt into three piles, two piles are used to form number, prediction of total
Also published here 2012 70
Bruce Bernstein Breaking the Bank prediction of named amount of money in piggy bank
Also published here 2012 85
Bruce Bernstein Let's Try One More Time number written on envelope and spectator tries to divine it, prediction of number of guesses in envelope
Also published here 2012 90
Jim Steinmeyer Dining Out value of food selected from diner menu predicted
Also published here 2013 39
Sveroni Zero Prinzip total of three three-digit numbers is predicted
Related to 2013 11
Michael Weber, Tim Trono Almost Real Prediction Variation number is formed using area codes on receipts, prediction of total, Real Secrets Team
Inspired by
  • Jack London's "Almost Real Prediction"
Related to
Feb. 2013
Genii (Vol. 76 No. 2)
11
Max Maven, Philip T. Goldstein Purple Prose
  • Lost Horizons
numbers from number cards divined, using "self-correcting set-up"
Also published here July 2013
Genii (Vol. 76 No. 7)
17
Alexander de Cova Papierflieger paper plane tossed into audience, named number is printed in large numbers on the paper when unfolded, range force and index
Inspired by
  • Prof. Dr. Toni Forster routine from 1982
Also published here
Dec. 2013 420
Michael Weber, Tim Trono Royal Shopping Spree spectator names one item from each of several receipts, performer instantly names total
(PDF bonus from May 2013)
Inspired by May 2013
Real Secrets (Vol. 2 No. 14)
1
Michael Weber, Tim Trono Lucky Number presentation for Al Baker's date addition force
(Real Secrets Bonus sheet)
July 2013
Real Secrets (Vol. 2 No. 16)
2
Michael Weber, Tim Trono Initial Impression numbers written on both sides of pieces of paper, sum made and predicted, "BS" presentation, over phone
(Real Secrets Bonus sheet)
Inspired by Dec. 2013
Real Secrets (Vol. 2 No. 21)
3
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
Inspired by 2014 139
Michael Murray Sublime Influence Evolution some cards with numbers are selected and mixed, number matches reversed logo of Pepsi
2014 54
Michael Murray Cal-Ender divination of a number typed in on an iPhone calculator
Inspired by
  • Kenton Knepper's "Kenton's Calculation" in Peter Turner's "Isabella Star 2"
2014 158
Alexander de Cova Paper Darts paper plane tossed into audience, named number is printed in large numbers on the paper when unfolded, range force and index
Also published here Mar. 2014
Scrapbook (Issue 7)
48
Michael Weber, Tim Trono In Security presentation for Al Baker's date addition force as steps to generate a secure PIN code
(Real Secrets Bonus sheet)
Sep. 2014
Real Secrets (Vol. 3 No. 30)
2