first test in reading sealed billets \n envelope is found by muscle reading, then content is revealed, electric torch \n frederick 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 \n alcohol, method with box and sponge in pocket \n unknown \n sid's seer \n sydney bergson
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading
Unknown
third test in sealed billet reading \n question is folded and put in an envelope, which is sealed with wax and sewn, performer finds the hidden envelope and reveals the question \n frederick 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 \n oswald 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)
clairvoyance \n (a method of answering sealed questions, etc., specially devised for close work with a small audience), envelopes on a tray, with medium \n oswald 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 \n three billets, envelopes, including the umbrella move \n al baker \n your thought \n cyril marriott \n handling billets \n malcolm davison \n the umbrella move \n unknown \n al 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 \n for single reading or getting one ahead \n theodore annemann \n the essence of thought \n al mann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
the impression moderne \n wax coating on envelope as impression device \n theodore annemann \n phantini's miracle gimmick \n gene "phantini" grant
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
penetrating vision \n reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief \n james g. thompson jr. \n impromptu vision \n james g. thompson jr.
1935
mental bargain effects James G. Thompson Jr.
Penetrating Vision
reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief
impromptu vision \n reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief \n james g. thompson jr. \n penetrating vision \n james 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 \n 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 \n robert 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 \n medium divines word, number and duplicates a drawing \n theodore annemann \n thoughts direct \n jack yates
1937
"en rapport" Theodore Annemann
Word, Number and Picture Divination
medium divines word, number and duplicates a drawing
one man blackboard test \n dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined \n dr. edward g. ervin \n billet test \n dr. edward g. ervin \n one man blackboard test \n dr. edward g. ervin
1937
the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin
One Man Blackboard Test
dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined
billet test \n dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined \n dr. edward g. ervin \n one man blackboard test \n dr. edward g. ervin
1937
the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin
Billet Test
dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined
hat pin \n billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information \n dr. stanley jaks \n dr. jaks hutnadel \n dr. stanley jaks \n hat pin switch \n robert parrish \n hat pin \n dr. stanley jaks
1938
the jinx 1-50 Dr. Stanley Jaks
Hat Pin
billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information
compact \n secret billet reading using powder case or compact \n dr. stanley jaks \n dr. jaks puderdosentrick \n dr. stanley jaks \n television compact \n dr. stanley jaks
1938
the jinx 1-50 Dr. Stanley Jaks
Compact
secret billet reading using powder case or compact
the "direct" divination \n joke, spectator choked if he does not comply \n robert parrish \n on the direct divination joke \n harry riser
1939
do that again! Robert Parrish
your fortune, miss! \n method to switch and read billet with deck of cards as cover \n audley walsh
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Audley Walsh
Your Fortune, Miss!
method to switch and read billet with deck of cards as cover
your thought \n three billets, reading billets in hat, secretly opening and closing , method, umbrella move \n cyril marriott \n al baker's billet mystery \n al baker \n the umbrella move \n unknown \n al baker
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Cyril Marriott
Your Thought
three billets, reading billets in hat, secretly opening and closing , method, umbrella move
one man blackboard test \n dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined \n dr. edward g. ervin \n one man blackboard test \n dr. edward g. ervin
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Dr. Edward 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 \n robert a. nelson
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson
tests in a gold fish bowl \n 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 \n john brown cook \n arthur 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 \n divination of a city, written on paper and sealed in envelope \n john brown cook \n arthur 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
written messages \n several thoughts are divined, sealed in envelopes \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
better than rabbits \n spectators initial billets, on which they wrote song and book titles, performer divines all \n john brown cook \n arthur 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 \n thought written on a billet and sealed in envelope is divined \n john brown cook \n arthur 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
no privacy in a gold fish bowl \n multiple thought revelation, written on billets in fish bowl \n john brown cook \n arthur 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
thoughts afire \n secret reading method for text written on postcard put in envelope \n harold braunhut
1948/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 5 Harold Braunhut
Thoughts Afire
secret reading method for text written on postcard put in envelope
getting the impression \n questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl \n george b. anderson \n burning questions \n thomas alan waters \n burning questions ii \n thomas 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" \n in envelopes \n george b. anderson \n (2) light \n tony corinda
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
Another Sealed Envelope - Which I Call "The Bonded Fifth"
the pocket mindreader - solved: the used razor blade problem \n cards in a box, method to see writing, shimmed cards \n george 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
one out of 52 \n several cards are written down, one is selected, performer divines the card \n milbourne 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 \n okito box for billet reading or q&a \n bill simon \n okito goes mental \n mike trent \n mystic eyes \n gerald kosky
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Bill Simon
sid's seer \n sponge with alcohol dispenser for sealed message reading \n sydney bergson \n making envelope transparent \n unknown
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Sydney Bergson
Sid's Seer
sponge with alcohol dispenser for sealed message reading
dictionary message reading \n using peek dictionary to read billets put into it \n sid lorraine
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6 Sid Lorraine
message reading without a clue \n message sealed in pay envelope \n gene "phantini" grant \n variation on effects \n gene "phantini" grant \n the bbb peek \n markus beldig
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets Gene "Phantini" Grant
image-ray (a message reading idea) \n with business cards and an envelope, secret reading method \n gene "phantini" grant
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets Gene "Phantini" Grant
Image-Ray (A Message Reading Idea)
with business cards and an envelope, secret reading method
street guide test \n with street guide booklet, thought written on piece of paper and wrapped up in book \n don tanner \n john 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 \n tony corinda \n another sealed envelope - which i call "the bonded fifth" \n george b. anderson
1959
question and answer (readings) Tony Corinda
the great billet test \n spectator writes name on one of several billets, billet and word on it are divined \n charlie 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 \n secret billet reading using powder case or compact \n dr. stanley jaks \n compact \n dr. 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 \n billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information \n dr. stanley jaks \n hat pin \n dr. 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 \n 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)? \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 \n spectator writes with lipstick on mirror, performer divines the information \n james 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 \n window envelope handling, see p. 527 for idea by bob still \n james 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 \n envelopes
- part two (shorter test with only three envelopes)
- part three (as a two-person act) \n james g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
strongest thought \n 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 \n james 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 \n esp signs design duplication with gaffed peek slate and paramnesia presentation, see also p. 690 for comment \n karl 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? \n 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 \n karl 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 \n borrowed unknown item put in wooden box and covered with paper bag, performer describes it \n robert parrish \n the hometown test \n karl 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 \n 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 \n robert parrish \n bulls eye \n ned rutledge \n james 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 \n tips on practicing the acidus method, on the first-finger-grip, on opening the billet, and on the temple switch \n al 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
the telephone effect \n random person phoned, name divined, method for "on the wire" \n al mann \n on the wire \n theodore annemann
1976
acidus Al Mann
The Telephone Effect
random person phoned, name divined, method for "On the Wire"
stage methods of reading and rendering spectators' questions \n - the hold out (with assistant who collects billets)
- the box entrance method
- switch basket method
- back of orchestra switch
- box collection method
- hull's brass burning bowl method
- the mirror bowl
- switch bag methods
- the method of communicating to performer
- the wireless phone
- direct connection
- metal ball
- ball stand
- roller hand device
- projector method
- blackboard method
- sleeve transmission method
- glass of water transmission method
- faro method
- lead-off
- the "chicago" metal ball
- simplified metal ball: "eureka" model
- burling hull's non-electrical method
- hull's deluxe question transmitter (table with crystal ball on it) \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Stage Methods of Reading and Rendering Spectators' Questions
The Hold Out (with assistant who collects billets)
The Box Entrance Method
Switch Basket Method
Back of Orchestra Switch
Box Collection Method
Hull's Brass Burning Bowl Method
The Mirror Bowl
Switch Bag Methods
The Method of Communicating to Performer
The Wireless Phone
Direct Connection
Metal Ball
Ball Stand
Roller Hand Device
Projector Method
Blackboard Method
Sleeve Transmission Method
Glass of Water Transmission Method
Faro Method
Lead-Off
The "Chicago" Metal Ball
Simplified Metal Ball: "Eureka" Model
Burling Hull's Non-Electrical Method
Hull's Deluxe Question Transmitter (table with crystal ball on it)
the super-stage method mind reading act \n giant buddha statue on stage with assistant in it, wireless connection \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
The Super-Stage Method Mind Reading Act
giant buddha statue on stage with assistant in it, wireless connection
complete mind reading acts and systems for club, banquet and parlor \n - burling hull sealed message reading pyramid
- "mind devination"
- puhl's "sealed letter reading supreme"
- "the unique question reading act"
- the stylus and envelope method
- the hull-poole try reading method
- the envelope package reading idea
- the book reading device
- gysels envelope pile method
- the burling hull sheet readings
- "reado method" sealed readings
- "the famous $25.00 sealed letter test"
- the burling hull improved letter test
- the fay readings
- burling hull's club stationary - crystal gazing act \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Complete Mind Reading Acts and Systems for Club, Banquet and Parlor
Burling Hull Sealed Message Reading Pyramid
"Mind Devination"
Puhl's "Sealed Letter Reading Supreme"
"The Unique Question Reading Act"
The Stylus and Envelope Method
The Hull-Poole Try Reading Method
The Envelope Package Reading Idea
The Book Reading Device
Gysels Envelope Pile Method
The Burling Hull Sheet Readings
"Reado Method" Sealed Readings
"The Famous $25.00 Sealed Letter Test"
The Burling Hull Improved Letter Test
The Fay Readings
Burling Hull's Club Stationary - Crystal Gazing Act
close work or clairvoyant methods \n - sealed and burned
- hull box and ashes reading
- hull folded question reading
- clairvoyant envelope reading
- hull's dark seance reading method
- the dr. q. dark readings
- clairvoyant writing table method
- clip board method
- the cardboard clipboards
- the hull-pool universal sealed reading act \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
the master volta method for supper club readings \n with hull card, flipped inside out one-handed \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
the umbrella move \n \n unknown \n al baker \n al baker's billet mystery \n al baker \n your thought \n cyril marriott
1978
the apodosis
Unknown, Al Baker
a bonus - through the threshold \n spectator writes question on a business card, which is then sealed, question is divined / answered \n al mann \n mr. 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 \n design duplication, glimpsing the design with the aid of a stationary box for blank cards \n frederick 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 \n method for reading information on folded card \n millard longman \n phantini's fabulous billet work! \n gene "phantini" grant \n acidus novus handling \n david harkey \n eric anderson \n the triangle peek \n barrie richardson
1979
acidus plus Millard Longman
the secret of abonutichus \n message reading from sealed envelope, like a center tear \n al mann \n the center tear controversy \n al mann
1979
acidus plus Al Mann
The Secret of Abonutichus
message reading from sealed envelope, like a center tear
burning questions \n questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl \n thomas alan waters \n getting the impression \n george 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 \n questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl \n thomas alan waters \n getting the impression \n george 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
significant digit \n no. 6, spectator writes number on one side of small paper, it is torn in half with writing down, performer knows which half has writing and the number, pencil writing transferred to moist finger \n unknown
1979
self-working mental magic
Unknown
Significant Digit
No. 6, spectator writes number on one side of small paper, it is torn in half with writing down, performer knows which half has writing and the number, pencil writing transferred to moist finger
super psychometry \n no. 67, marked envelopes with personal envelopes, questions on the outside are answered, with (cold) reading, very detailed \n karl fulves \n pseudo-psychometry \n theodore annemann
1979
self-working mental magic Karl Fulves
Super Psychometry
No. 67, marked envelopes with personal envelopes, questions on the outside are answered, with (cold) reading, very detailed
brain shock 2 \n using the burling hull reversible card, inside out fold \n orville wayne meyer \n brain shock \n cicardi
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Orville Wayne Meyer
Brain Shock 2
using the Burling Hull reversible card, inside out fold
lenormand's legacy \n question is written on a blank tarot card, card lost in the deck and a reading is given \n thomas alan waters \n t. 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 \n question is written on a blank tarot card, card lost in the deck and a reading is given, different handling \n thomas 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 \n thomas alan waters \n jack yates' "do not touch" in "abra" vol. 26, no. 658; 1958; p. 119. \n telepathy plus \n theodore annemann \n annemann's diablo pellet reading \n theodore 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.
cracks in the mirror \n folded slips secured with paper clips, question are answered and names divined, inspirational thought written on cards given to spectators \n bob fillman
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Bob Fillman
Cracks in the Mirror
folded slips secured with paper clips, question are answered and names divined, inspirational thought written on cards given to spectators
screen test \n four spectators write something down and seal paper in envelope, three words are divined, fourth word is drawn, transparent and opaque envelopes \n robert cassidy
1981
screen test Robert Cassidy
Screen Test
four spectators write something down and seal paper in envelope, three words are divined, fourth word is drawn, transparent and opaque envelopes
threshold three \n 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 \n al 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 \n with perforated cards, stealing part of billet \n al mann \n ron 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 \n reading billet while on the way burning it \n joseph dunninger
1983
selected sealed message reading methods Joseph Dunninger
a sensational test \n 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) \n joseph 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)
psychometric power! \n question on billets are answered and billets of specific spectator found without opening them, several variations \n joseph 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
a mystic's favorite \n sealed message reading, slit in envelope \n joseph dunninger \n paul kara's "karaism", 1926 and nelson's "mind divination"
1983
master billet tests Joseph Dunninger
A Mystic's Favorite
sealed message reading, slit in envelope
Related to
Paul Kara's "Karaism", 1926 and Nelson's "Mind Divination"
final version: the three envelope test \n name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined \n robert cassidy \n postscript to the three envelope test \n robert cassidy \n the three envelope test \n robert cassidy
1984
the art of mentalism Robert Cassidy
Final Version: The Three Envelope Test
name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined
postscript to the three envelope test \n moveless version of final version: the three envelope test \n robert cassidy \n final version: the three envelope test \n robert cassidy
1984
the art of mentalism Robert Cassidy
Postscript to the Three Envelope Test
moveless version of Final Version: The Three Envelope Test
the two envelope test (also knwon as the white dwarf) \n information written on card and sealed inside two envelopes is divined, see-through \n robert cassidy
1984
the art of mentalism Robert Cassidy
The Two Envelope Test (Also knwon as The White Dwarf)
information written on card and sealed inside two envelopes is divined, see-through
decivision \n ten questions in envelopes, blindfolded \n thomas alan waters \n the modern mindreader \n wm. hewitt
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
the hometown test \n no. 20, letters put in paper bag, performer takes them out and divines what's written on them and by whom \n karl fulves \n mysterious casket \n robert 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 \n with credit information
- the paper and its preparation
- the mechanics
- comments \n richard osterlind \n center tear \n richard osterlind \n alberto de figueiredo
1986
the surrounded slow-motion center tear Richard Osterlind
the shining \n 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 \n david 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
peek \n word written on business card, covered with glass bowl and handkerchief, secret magnet and shim in business card \n michael weber \n peek \n michael weber
1990
[1990 notes] Michael Weber
PeeK
word written on business card, covered with glass bowl and handkerchief, secret magnet and shim in business card
peek \n word written on business card, covered with glass bowl and handkerchief, secret magnet and shim in business card \n michael weber \n peek \n michael weber
1991
lecture collection Michael Weber
PeeK
word written on business card, covered with glass bowl and handkerchief, secret magnet and shim in business card
the name place routine \n name and place are written on two pieces of paper, both are divined even though one has been destroyed \n robert cassidy \n a dessert and a first love \n barrie richardson
1995
the art of mentalism 2 Robert Cassidy
The Name Place Routine
name and place are written on two pieces of paper, both are divined even though one has been destroyed
the three envelope test \n name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined, technical variation of routine in the art of mentalism \n robert cassidy \n "fourth dimensional telepathy" (theodore annemann) \n final version: the three envelope test \n robert cassidy \n fourth dimensional osmosis \n barrie richardson
1995
the art of mentalism 2 Robert Cassidy
The Three Envelope Test
name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined, technical variation of routine in The Art of Mentalism
"lost & found" aka "six in one" \n 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 \n jas 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 \n harry houdini \n jas jakutsch \n time warp \n leslie anderson \n harry anderson
1999
completely mental — vol. 2 Harry Houdini, Jas Jakutsch
center tear handling \n \n paul curry \n a day of your life \n theodore annemann \n torn center billet improvement \n paul curry \n message in the flames \n dai vernon
2001
paul curry's worlds beyond Paul Curry
peek-a-book \n information written on business card and placed in book is secretly read \n eric mead \n peek-a-book \n eric mead
2003
connexions Eric Mead
Peek-a-Book
information written on business card and placed in book is secretly read
after the dessert thought transference \n divination of information written on a business card, covered with handkerchief in the hands \n barrie richardson \n genii, aug. 1999 \n a smart cigarette \n martin gardner
2005
act two Barrie Richardson
After the Dessert Thought Transference
divination of information written on a business card, covered with handkerchief in the hands
the double billet \n glimpsing method for folded billet with information written in special places, audience is not aware of what is asked for on billet \n barrie richardson \n club 71, july 2003 \n double deception billet routine \n barrie richardson
2005
act two Barrie Richardson
The Double Billet
glimpsing method for folded billet with information written in special places, audience is not aware of what is asked for on billet
peek-a-book \n information written on business card and placed in book is secretly read \n eric mead \n peek-a-book \n eric mead
2006
tangled web Eric Mead
Peek-a-Book
information written on business card and placed in book is secretly read
a dessert and a first love \n billet routine \n barrie richardson \n the name place routine \n robert cassidy \n b2 - a billet routine for the real world \n philipp ganglberger
2011
curtain call Barrie Richardson
the happy peek \n one-handed, special fold and part is squeezed open \n barrie richardson \n the magician, mar. 2007
2011
curtain call Barrie Richardson
The Happy Peek
one-handed, special fold and part is squeezed open
the triangle peek \n special fold and billet is squeezed open to glimpse four writings \n barrie richardson \n the magician, jan. 2007 \n acidus novus \n millard longman
2011
curtain call Barrie Richardson
The Triangle Peek
special fold and billet is squeezed open to glimpse four writings
double deception billet routine \n glimpsing method for folded billet with information written in special places, audience is not aware of what is asked for on billet \n barrie richardson \n the magician, july 2006 \n the double billet \n barrie richardson
2011
curtain call Barrie Richardson
Double Deception Billet Routine
glimpsing method for folded billet with information written in special places, audience is not aware of what is asked for on billet
hat pin \n billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information \n dr. stanley jaks \n hat pin \n dr. stanley jaks
2014
the incredible dr. jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
Hat Pin
billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information
television compact \n with business card, secret billet reading using powder case or compact \n dr. stanley jaks \n compact \n dr. 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 \n importance of thinking about how to reveal a thought-of word, describes a simple peek for a billet \n andy (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 \n word written on business card is divined, card becomes blank and pen does not write afterwards, magnet steal of card \n john 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 \n business card with word written by spectator palmed into wallet and glimpsed, using card with photo of inside of hand \n john 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
the bbb peek \n "beldig's bold baltic peek"
business card in pay envelope, information peeked \n markus beldig \n message reading without a clue \n gene "phantini" grant
2019
the florida notes 2019 Markus Beldig
The BBB Peek
"Beldig's Bold Baltic Peek"
business card in pay envelope, information peeked
a cheap thought \n "(an inexpensive thought transmitter)"
information written on a business card by spectator, it is lost in a stack of cards, performer secretly glimpses it \n allan ackerman \n marketed harvey rosenthal item from the 1960s
2019
card theater Allan Ackerman
A Cheap Thought
"(An inexpensive thought transmitter)"
information written on a business card by spectator, it is lost in a stack of cards, performer secretly glimpses it