first test in reading sealed billets\nenvelope is found by muscle reading, then content is revealed, electric torch\nfrederick e. jones
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading Frederick E. Jones
First Test in Reading Sealed Billets
envelope is found by muscle reading, then content is revealed, electric torch
making envelope transparent\nalcohol, method with box and sponge in pocket\n unknown\nsid's seer\nsydney bergson
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading
Unknown
third test in sealed billet reading\nquestion is folded and put in an envelope, which is sealed with wax and sewn, performer finds the hidden envelope and reveals the question\nfrederick e. jones
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading Frederick E. Jones
Third Test in Sealed Billet Reading
question is folded and put in an envelope, which is sealed with wax and sewn, performer finds the hidden envelope and reveals the question
mems from my note book\n"being a selection of useful recipes gathered at various times from different sources too numerous to enumerate"
- to render fabric fireproof
- fireproofing wood
- to clean velvet or plush
- to clean glassware
- to gloss and clean ivorine balls
- red billiard ball dye
- to dye flags, etc
- various coloured inks or dyes (red, blue, gold, white ink)
- varnishes
- to harden a felt hat, etc.
- varnish remover
- paint remover
- luminous paint
- porcelain fekes, etc.
- celluloid varnish
- to apply sealing wax evenly
- pads for thought readers
- reading through sealed envelopes
- ink for lightning artists
- stains
- black crayon for lightning artists
- dull black paint
- spirit gum substitute
- gold paint
- chemical slate writing
- trick seals\noswald rae
1926
between ourselves Oswald Rae
Mems From My Note Book
"Being a selection of useful recipes gathered at various times from different sources too numerous to enumerate"
- To Render Fabric Fireproof
- Fireproofing Wood
- To Clean Velvet or Plush
- To Clean Glassware
- To Gloss and Clean Ivorine Balls
- Red Billiard Ball Dye
- To Dye Flags, etc
- Various Coloured Inks or Dyes (Red, Blue, Gold, White Ink)
- Varnishes
- To Harden a Felt Hat, etc.
- Varnish Remover
- Paint Remover
- Luminous Paint
- Porcelain Fekes, etc.
- Celluloid Varnish
- To Apply Sealing Wax Evenly
- Pads for Thought Readers
- Reading Through Sealed Envelopes
- Ink for Lightning Artists
- Stains
- Black Crayon for Lightning Artists
- Dull Black Paint
- Spirit Gum Substitute
- Gold Paint
- Chemical Slate Writing
- Trick Seals
clairvoyance\n(a method of answering sealed questions, etc., specially devised for close work with a small audience), envelopes on a tray, with medium\noswald rae
1928
sub rosa Oswald Rae
Clairvoyance
(A Method of Answering Sealed Questions, etc., Specially Devised for Close Work with a Small Audience), envelopes on a tray, with medium
al baker's billet mystery\nthree billets, envelopes, including the umbrella move\nal baker\nyour thought\ncyril marriott\nhandling billets\nmalcolm davison\nthe umbrella move\n unknown\nal baker
1933
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
Al Baker's Billet Mystery
three billets, envelopes, including the umbrella move
the modernized reading\nfor single reading or getting one ahead\ntheodore annemann\nthe essence of thought\nal mann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
the impression moderne\nwax coating on envelope as impression device\ntheodore annemann\nphantini's miracle gimmick\ngene grant
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
penetrating vision\nreading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief\njames g. thompson jr.\nimpromptu vision\njames g. thompson jr.
1935
mental bargain effects James G. Thompson Jr.
Penetrating Vision
reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief
impromptu vision\nreading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief\njames g. thompson jr.\npenetrating vision\njames g. thompson jr.
1936
the jinx 1-50 James G. Thompson Jr.
Impromptu Vision
reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief
the ultimate one man sealed message reading system\n1. collecting the envelopes
2. reading the messages
3. returning the card and envelope
4. returning the next to the last message
5. reading the last message\nrobert parrish
1937
you'd be surprised Robert Parrish
The Ultimate One Man Sealed Message Reading System
1. Collecting the Envelopes
2. Reading the Messages
3. Returning the Card and Envelope
4. Returning the Next to the Last Message
5. Reading the Last Message
word, number and picture divination\nmedium divines word, number and duplicates a drawing\ntheodore annemann\nthoughts direct\njack yates
1937
"en rapport" Theodore Annemann
Word, Number and Picture Divination
medium divines word, number and duplicates a drawing
hat pin\nbillet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information\ndr. stanley jaks\ndr. jaks hutnadel\ndr. stanley jaks\nhat pin switch\nrobert parrish\nhat pin\ndr. stanley jaks
1938
the jinx 1-50 Dr. Stanley Jaks
Hat Pin
billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information
compact\nsecret billet reading using powder case or compact\ndr. stanley jaks\ndr. jaks puderdosentrick\ndr. stanley jaks\ntelevision compact\ndr. stanley jaks
1938
the jinx 1-50 Dr. Stanley Jaks
Compact
secret billet reading using powder case or compact
one man blackboard test\ndead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined\ndr. e. g. ervin
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Dr. E. G. Ervin
One Man Blackboard Test
dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined
wrinkles and subtle touches\n- named card in pocket
- do as i do, with mindreading presentation
- making envelopes see through\nrobert a. nelson
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson
Wrinkles and Subtle Touches
- named card in pocket
- do as i do, with mindreading presentation
- making envelopes see through
written messages\nseveral thoughts are divined, sealed in envelopes\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
no privacy in a gold fish bowl\nmultiple thought revelation, written on billets in fish bowl\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
No Privacy in a Gold Fish Bowl
multiple thought revelation, written on billets in fish bowl
tests in a gold fish bowl\nfifteen spectators write a simple task on a paper, seal it in envelope and sign it, envelopes are selected and names read aloud, performer does the tasks\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Tests in a Gold Fish Bowl
fifteen spectators write a simple task on a paper, seal it in envelope and sign it, envelopes are selected and names read aloud, performer does the tasks
the open window\ndivination of a city, written on paper and sealed in envelope\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
The Open Window
divination of a city, written on paper and sealed in envelope
better than rabbits\nspectators initial billets, on which they wrote song and book titles, performer divines all\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Better Than Rabbits
spectators initial billets, on which they wrote song and book titles, performer divines all
holding the bag\nthought written on a billet and sealed in envelope is divined\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Holding the Bag
thought written on a billet and sealed in envelope is divined
thoughts afire\nsecret reading method for text written on postcard put in envelope\nharold braunhut
1948/27
tarbell course in magic - volume 5 Harold Braunhut
Thoughts Afire
secret reading method for text written on postcard put in envelope
the pocket mindreader - solved: the used razor blade problem\ncards in a box, method to see writing, shimmed cards\ngeorge b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
The Pocket Mindreader - Solved: The used Razor Blade Problem
cards in a box, method to see writing, shimmed cards
getting the impression\nquestions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl\ngeorge b. anderson\nburning questions\nthomas alan waters\nburning questions ii\nthomas alan waters
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
Getting the Impression
questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
another sealed envelope - which i call "the bonded fifth"\nin envelopes\ngeorge b. anderson\n(2) light\ntony corinda
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
Another Sealed Envelope - Which I Call "The Bonded Fifth"
one out of 52\nseveral cards are written down, one is selected, performer divines the card\nmilbourne christopher
1954
more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher
One Out of 52
several cards are written down, one is selected, performer divines the card
psychic okito box\nokito box for billet reading or q&a\nbill simon\nokito goes mental\nmike trent\nmystic eyes\ngerald kosky
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Bill Simon
sid's seer\nsponge with alcohol dispenser for sealed message reading\nsydney bergson\nmaking envelope transparent\n unknown
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Sydney Bergson
Sid's Seer
sponge with alcohol dispenser for sealed message reading
"wrapped card" message reading\nvisiting card is wrapped in paper with window\nharlan tarbell
1954/27
tarbell course in magic - volume 6 Harlan Tarbell
image-ray (a message reading idea)\nwith business cards and an envelope, secret reading method\ngene grant
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets Gene Grant
Image-Ray (A Message Reading Idea)
with business cards and an envelope, secret reading method
message reading without a clue\nmessage sealed in pay envelope\ngene grant\nvariation on effects\ngene grant
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets Gene Grant
street guide test\nwith street guide booklet, thought written on piece of paper and wrapped up in book\ndon tanner\njohn murray
1957
the new phoenix 301-348 Don Tanner, John Murray
Street Guide Test
with street guide booklet, thought written on piece of paper and wrapped up in book
(2) light\n\ntony corinda\nanother sealed envelope - which i call "the bonded fifth"\ngeorge b. anderson
1959
question and answer (readings) Tony Corinda
the great billet test\nspectator writes name on one of several billets, billet and word on it are divined\ncharlie miller
1961
an evening with charlie miller Charlie Miller
The Great Billet Test
spectator writes name on one of several billets, billet and word on it are divined
dr. jaks puderdosentrick\nsecret billet reading using powder case or compact\ndr. stanley jaks\ncompact\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Dr. Jaks Puderdosentrick
secret billet reading using powder case or compact
dr. jaks hutnadel\nbillet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information\ndr. stanley jaks\nhat pin\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Dr. Jaks Hutnadel
billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information
twin echo\ngeometric shape written on pad by first spectator, then a word by another, performer tears and burns both pieces, impression via sharp pencil, perhaps "d. milton" (fulves pseudonym)?\n milton
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Milton
Twin Echo
geometric shape written on pad by first spectator, then a word by another, performer tears and burns both pieces, impression via sharp pencil, perhaps "D. Milton" (Fulves pseudonym)?
eye spy\nspectator writes with lipstick on mirror, performer divines the information\njames g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Eye Spy
spectator writes with lipstick on mirror, performer divines the information
third eye\nwindow envelope handling, see p. 527 for idea by bob still\njames g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Third Eye
window envelope handling, see p. 527 for idea by Bob Still
improved question reading\nenvelopes
- part two (shorter test with only three envelopes)
- part three (as a two-person act)\njames g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Improved Question Reading
envelopes
- Part Two (shorter test with only three envelopes)
- Part Three (as a two-person act)
strongest thought\nfive spectators write stuff on billets, secret instructions on what type of information to write on billet, sealed envelope reading method, chalk with razor blade\njames g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Strongest Thought
five spectators write stuff on billets, secret instructions on what type of information to write on billet, sealed envelope reading method, chalk with razor blade
remembrance of things past\nesp signs design duplication with gaffed peek slate and paramnesia presentation, see also p. 690 for comment\nkarl fulves
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Remembrance Of Things Past
ESP signs design duplication with gaffed peek slate and paramnesia presentation, see also p. 690 for comment
remember isis?\ndivination of writing on pad, ring and glass sphere used in presentation, ncr paper, steel shim and magnet for impression device, writing stolen with magnet\nkarl fulves
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Remember Isis?
divination of writing on pad, ring and glass sphere used in presentation, NCR paper, steel shim and magnet for impression device, writing stolen with magnet
mysterious casket\nborrowed unknown item put in wooden box and covered with paper bag, performer describes it\nrobert parrish\nthe hometown test\nkarl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Robert Parrish
Mysterious Casket
borrowed unknown item put in wooden box and covered with paper bag, performer describes it
bull's eye ii\nspectator draws something on one of two slips of paper, both are mixed on table, performer divines the slip with writing and then its content\nrobert parrish\nbulls eye\nned rutledge\njames g. thompson jr.
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Robert Parrish
Bull's Eye II
spectator draws something on one of two slips of paper, both are mixed on table, performer divines the slip with writing and then its content
tips on practicing\ntips on practicing the acidus method, on the first-finger-grip, on opening the billet, and on the temple switch\nal mann
1976
acidus Al Mann
TIps on Practicing
tips on practicing the Acidus method, on the First-Finger-Grip, on Opening the Billet, and on the Temple Switch
a bonus - through the threshold\nspectator writes question on a business card, which is then sealed, question is divined / answered\nal mann\nmr. zodiac
1978
the tesseract Al Mann, Mr. Zodiac
A Bonus - Through the Threshold
spectator writes question on a business card, which is then sealed, question is divined / answered
stratagem\ndesign duplication, glimpsing the design with the aid of a stationary box for blank cards\nfrederick m. shields
1978
the compleat magick - volume iii Frederick M. Shields
Stratagem
design duplication, glimpsing the design with the aid of a stationary box for blank cards
acidus novus\nmethod for reading information on folded card\nmillard longman\nphantini's fabulous billet work!\ngene grant\nacidus novus handling\ndavid harkey\neric anderson
1979
acidus plus Millard Longman
the secret of abonutichus\nmessage reading from sealed envelope, like a center tear\nal mann\nthe center tear controversy\nal mann
1979
acidus plus Al Mann
The Secret of Abonutichus
message reading from sealed envelope, like a center tear
burning questions\nquestions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl\nthomas alan waters\ngetting the impression\ngeorge b. anderson
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Burning Questions
questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
burning questions ii\nquestions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl\nthomas alan waters\ngetting the impression\ngeorge b. anderson
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Burning Questions II
questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
lenormand's legacy\nquestion is written on a blank tarot card, card lost in the deck and a reading is given\nthomas alan waters\nt. a. waters in "genii" vol. 28, no. 1, 1963
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
LeNormand's Legacy
question is written on a blank tarot card, card lost in the deck and a reading is given
lenormand's legacy ii\nquestion is written on a blank tarot card, card lost in the deck and a reading is given, different handling\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
LeNormand's Legacy II
question is written on a blank tarot card, card lost in the deck and a reading is given, different handling
steals\n- annemann's steal from a cup
- jack yates' steal from a cup with a paper clip and a magnet
- annemann's steal from an envelope with a thumb tip
- other ideas by t. a. waters\nthomas alan waters\njack yates' "do not touch" in "abra" vol. 26, no. 658; 1958; p. 119.\ntelepathy plus\ntheodore annemann\nannemann's diablo pellet reading\ntheodore annemann
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Steals
- Annemann's steal from a cup
- Jack Yates' steal from a cup with a paper clip and a magnet
- Annemann's steal from an envelope with a thumb tip
- other ideas by T. A. Waters
Related to
Jack Yates' "Do Not Touch" in "Abra" Vol. 26, No. 658; 1958; p. 119.
threshold three\none person reading, knowing what is written on card, spectator gets two envelopes one with his card and one with message from performer, with variation\nal mann\n"the threshold of miracle" in "sensational mentalism, part ii"
1982
of gifts and talents Al Mann
Threshold Three
one person reading, knowing what is written on card, spectator gets two envelopes one with his card and one with message from performer, with variation
Inspired by
"The Threshold of Miracle" in "Sensational Mentalism, Part II"
baillie's gem\nwith perforated cards, stealing part of billet\nal mann\nron baillie\n"the secret center-tear" in ron baillie's "universal mind"
1982
of gifts and talents Al Mann, Ron Baillie
Baillie's Gem
with perforated cards, stealing part of billet
Inspired by
"The Secret Center-Tear" in Ron Baillie's "Universal Mind"
the black medium and the fire ritual\nreading billet while on the way burning it\njoseph dunninger
1983
selected sealed message reading methods Joseph Dunninger
a sensational test\nmethods for gaining information, with assistants
- an unusual dramatic interlude (pre-show)
- returning marked envelopes to spectators during the speciality (unopened, flashlight)
- another method (gist written on envelope)
- another ruse (gist on watch)\njoseph dunninger
1983
a simplified crystal gazing speciality Joseph Dunninger
A Sensational Test
methods for gaining information, with assistants
- An Unusual Dramatic Interlude (pre-show)
- Returning Marked Envelopes to Spectators During the Speciality (unopened, flashlight)
- Another Method (gist written on envelope)
- Another Ruse (gist on watch)
psychometric power!\nquestion on billets are answered and billets of specific spectator found without opening them, several variations\njoseph dunninger
1983
master billet tests Joseph Dunninger
Psychometric Power!
question on billets are answered and billets of specific spectator found without opening them, several variations
the hometown test\nno. 20, letters put in paper bag, performer takes them out and divines what's written on them and by whom\nkarl fulves\nmysterious casket\nrobert parrish
1985
self-working paper magic Karl Fulves
The Hometown Test
No. 20, letters put in paper bag, performer takes them out and divines what's written on them and by whom
the surrounded slow-motion center tear\nwith credit information
- the paper and its preparation
- the mechanics
- comments\nrichard osterlind\ncenter tear\nrichard osterlind\nalberto de figueiredo
1986
the surrounded slow-motion center tear Richard Osterlind
The Surrounded Slow-Motion Center Tear
with credit information
- The Paper and its Preparation
- The Mechanics
- Comments
the shining\ncoin is removed from chain to divine which of five envelopes has the spectator's word in it, word divined, coin travels back onto chain\ndavid britland
1986
psychomancy David Britland
The Shining
coin is removed from chain to divine which of five envelopes has the spectator's word in it, word divined, coin travels back onto chain
"lost & found" aka "six in one"\nbillet routine with four phases, twelve people write down a los object and their initials, spectator finds the right billets, without opening it, divines the content of several and a member of the audience does the same too\njas jakutsch
1999
completely mental - vol. 2 Jas Jakutsch
"Lost & Found" AKA "Six in One"
billet routine with four phases, twelve people write down a los object and their initials, spectator finds the right billets, without opening it, divines the content of several and a member of the audience does the same too
the "thumbhole window" glimpse\n\nharry houdini\njas jakutsch\nleslie & harry anderson's "time wrap" in "the complete magick, vol. ii" p. 186f.
1999
completely mental - vol. 2 Harry Houdini, Jas Jakutsch
The "Thumbhole Window" Glimpse
Related to
Leslie & Harry Anderson's "Time Wrap" in "The Complete Magick, Vol. II" p. 186f.
center tear handling\n\npaul curry\na day of your life\ntheodore annemann\ntorn center billet improvement\npaul curry\nmessage in the flames\ndai vernon
2001
paul curry's worlds beyond Paul Curry
hat pin\nbillet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information\ndr. stanley jaks\nhat pin\ndr. stanley jaks
2014
the incredible dr. jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
Hat Pin
billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information
television compact\nwith business card, secret billet reading using powder case or compact\ndr. stanley jaks\ncompact\ndr. stanley jaks
2014
the incredible dr. jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
Television Compact
with business card, secret billet reading using powder case or compact
the revealing thing\nimportance of thinking about how to reveal a thought-of word, describes a simple peek for a billet\nandy (the jerx)
2016
the jerx Andy (The Jerx)
The Revealing Thing
Importance of thinking about how to reveal a thought-of word, describes a simple peek for a billet
imagineink\nword written on business card is divined, card becomes blank and pen does not write afterwards, magnet steal of card\njohn hostler
2016
magnum opossum John Hostler
ImagineInk
word written on business card is divined, card becomes blank and pen does not write afterwards, magnet steal of card
a riddle at intermission: sanada meets elmsley\nbusiness card with word written by spectator palmed into wallet and glimpsed, using card with photo of inside of hand\njohn hostler
2016
magnum opossum John Hostler
A Riddle at Intermission: Sanada Meets Elmsley
business card with word written by spectator palmed into wallet and glimpsed, using card with photo of inside of hand