predestination\ntwo packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection\n unknown\ndie prädestinationsgabe\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
Predestination
two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection
the siamese aces\ntwo aces separated in deck come up next to each other when dealt through deck, sucker element\n unknown\nthe siemese aces\nmax malini
1909
the art of magic
Unknown
The Siamese Aces
two Aces separated in deck come up next to each other when dealt through deck, sucker element
co-incidentally\nno. 3, two decks, duplicate is found by selecting four cards and number from rolled dice\ncharles t. jordan\ncoincidentally\ncharles t. jordan
1920
ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Co-Incidentally
No. 3, two decks, duplicate is found by selecting four cards and number from rolled dice
two souls with but a single thought\ncoincidence & prediction, two cards\nal baker\nlady and gentleman\ntheodore annemann
1920s
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
sympathetic sympathy\ntwo cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated\ncharles t. jordan\nsynthetic sympathy\ntheodore annemann\ncard of coincidence\ndai vernon
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Sympathetic Sympathy
two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated
unconscious thought transmission\nrandom card chosen and sealed in envelope. audience members name suit and value to form a card, which matches the card in the envelope\nlouis nikola\nunconscious thought transmission\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Unconscious Thought Transmission
Random card chosen and sealed in envelope. Audience members name suit and value to form a card, which matches the card in the envelope
three card force and floor change\ncard is forced several times, then put under foot of spectator who thinks all cards are the same, then card under foot changes and deck is normal\njack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master miracles Jack Merlin
Three Card Force and Floor Change
card is forced several times, then put under foot of spectator who thinks all cards are the same, then card under foot changes and deck is normal
a strange coincidence\ncard freely chosen with knife stab, then position chosen and card above and below knife denote earlier selection with suit and value\nvictor farelli\ncontrolled coincidence\nvictor farelli\ncontrolled coincidence\nvictor farelli
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
A Strange Coincidence
card freely chosen with knife stab, then position chosen and card above and below knife denote earlier selection with suit and value
the reversal\ncard chosen with knife stab, another card pocketed, for both cards, two cards are found that denote value and suit, one of the pairs reversed\nvictor farelli
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
The Reversal
card chosen with knife stab, another card pocketed, for both cards, two cards are found that denote value and suit, one of the pairs reversed
al baker's famous two souls trick\ncoincidence & prediction, two cards\nal baker\nal baker's "twin soul" card prediction\nal baker
1932
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
the paired card\ncard from odd-backed deck matches prediction in glass\ntom sellers\na curious coincidence\nglenn g. gravatt
1934
card tricks that work Tom Sellers
The Paired Card
card from odd-backed deck matches prediction in glass
a quaint happening\ntwo decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection\ntheodore annemann\na quaint happening\ntheodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
A Quaint Happening
two decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection
card box sympathy\nperformer and spectator choose the same card, using the prop "p&l metal card box"\norville wayne meyer
1935
the jinx 1-50 Orville Wayne Meyer
Card Box Sympathy
performer and spectator choose the same card, using the prop "P&L Metal Card box"
do as i do\n"an experiment in coincidence", two four-card piles are made by counting some cards with both both decks, bottom cards match\nlouis lam
1935
would you believe it? Louis Lam
Do As I Do
"An Experiment in Coincidence", two four-card piles are made by counting some cards with both both decks, bottom cards match
just the same alike\ntwo cards selected from two decks are the same, selection process from one deck complicated with four piles and die\ntheodore annemann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Just the Same Alike
two cards selected from two decks are the same, selection process from one deck complicated with four piles and die
the spectator's choice\nsee page 172 for improvement\nstewart judah\ndown & out\njohn hamilton\npound rebound\nmarty kane
1936
the jinx 1-50 Stewart Judah
the origion and history of the torn deck trick\ndeck is sawn or torn in half, two half card selected, they match and are previous selection\njulian j. proskauer
1936
the jinx 1-50 Julian J. Proskauer
The Origion and History of the Torn Deck Trick
deck is sawn or torn in half, two half card selected, they match and are previous selection
controlled coincidence\n(impromptu method)
magician divines mental selection by using two cards - one denoting suit and one denoting value\nvictor farelli\na strange coincidence\nvictor farelli
1936
lend me your pack Victor Farelli
Controlled Coincidence
(impromptu method)
magician divines mental selection by using two cards - one denoting suit and one denoting value
divino\nvarious coincidences with mates, see also hundred-cards-deck version in reference\ncharles t. jordan\ndivino\ncharles t. jordan\ndouble divino\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Divino
various coincidences with mates, see also hundred-cards-deck version in reference
coincidence mene tekel\ntwo cards chosen from different decks match, menetekel deck\nglenn g. gravatt
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Glenn G. Gravatt
Coincidence Mene Tekel
two cards chosen from different decks match, Menetekel Deck
sympathetic sympathy\ntwo cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated\ncharles t. jordan\ncard of coincidence\ndai vernon
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Sympathetic Sympathy
two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated
coincidence\ntwo decks, one in spectator's pocket one in performers, two selections, repeated (spectator plunges in pocket and takes out first card he can get), one marked, card index in pocket\n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Coincidence
two decks, one in spectator's pocket one in performers, two selections, repeated (spectator plunges in pocket and takes out first card he can get), one marked, card index in pocket
remote control improved\nodd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face\norville wayne meyer\nremote control\ntheodore annemann\nonce in a life time\njack vosburgh\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer\ncard not in wallet\nfred lessor
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Orville Wayne Meyer
Remote Control Improved
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face
coincidence extraordinary\npiles are made, number of cards in a pile is divined, mathematical\n unknown\nnecromantic calculation\nrolland hamblen\nroyal card discovery\n unknown\naffinities\ndai vernon
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Coincidence Extraordinary
piles are made, number of cards in a pile is divined, mathematical
a quaint happening\ntwo decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection\ntheodore annemann\na quaint happening\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
A Quaint Happening
two decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection
double divino\ncoincidences and mates with stacked hundred-card-deck, see also single deck version in reference\ncharles t. jordan\ndivino\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Double Divino
coincidences and mates with stacked hundred-card-deck, see also single deck version in reference
coincidentally\nwith two decks with same back, secret exchange of deck provides duplicates of chosen cards\ncharles t. jordan\nco-incidentally\ncharles t. jordan\nlate arrival\nkarl fulves
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Coincidentally
with two decks with same back, secret exchange of deck provides duplicates of chosen cards
controlled luck\nfifty-two numbered cardboards & cards are shuffled and read one by one until performer tells to stop, card and number combination is predicted\nnewton hall
1937
the jinx 1-50 Newton Hall
Controlled Luck
fifty-two numbered cardboards & cards are shuffled and read one by one until performer tells to stop, card and number combination is predicted
the real coincidence trick\ntwo decks in performer's and spectator's pocket, cards removed - they're the same\nrobert parrish
1937
you'd be surprised Robert Parrish
The Real Coincidence Trick
two decks in performer's and spectator's pocket, cards removed - they're the same
the sympathetic pair - no. 2\ntwo selected cards end up next to each other, sticky cards, duplicates\n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
The Sympathetic Pair - No. 2
two selected cards end up next to each other, sticky cards, duplicates
the sympathetic pair - no. 3\ntwo selected cards end up next to each other, sticky substance on finger\n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
The Sympathetic Pair - No. 3
two selected cards end up next to each other, sticky substance on finger
a curious coincidence\ntwo selections from two decks are put in a glass and match, menetekel deck & normal deck\nglenn g. gravatt\nthe paired card\ntom sellers
1938
greater magic Glenn G. Gravatt
A Curious Coincidence
two selections from two decks are put in a glass and match, menetekel deck & normal deck
synthetic seconds\ntwo selections travel together, presented as second deal demonstration, stooge\nmartin gardner\ndestiny\nphilip t. goldstein\narthur carter
1938
the jinx 1-50 Martin Gardner
Synthetic Seconds
two selections travel together, presented as second deal demonstration, stooge
synchronism\nperformer removes a card openly from blue deck, despite free choice spectator selects same from red deck, forcing deck and interesting deck switches\nrobert parrish\nsynchroincidence\nthomas alan waters
1939
do that again! Robert Parrish
Synchronism
performer removes a card openly from blue deck, despite free choice spectator selects same from red deck, forcing deck and interesting deck switches
remote control improved\nodd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face\ntheodore annemann\norville wayne meyer\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer
1939
the incorporated strange secrets Theodore Annemann, Orville Wayne Meyer
Remote Control Improved
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face
master of will\nthree cards in three envelopes, same cards are selected from other deck and were predicted\neddie clever
1939
chap's scrapbook Eddie Clever
Master of Will
three cards in three envelopes, same cards are selected from other deck and were predicted
the harmony of numbers\n"an original card divertissement"
several piles made by cutting and saying stop, each pile has ten cards and a ten spot on top\ndr. h. walter grote\nsympathetic numbers\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939 Dr. H. Walter Grote
The Harmony of Numbers
"An Original Card Divertissement"
several piles made by cutting and saying stop, each pile has ten cards and a Ten spot on top
ace in hole\ntwo selections in two halves appear at same position, out for lost card\ngordon r. mckenney\nlinear a\nkarl fulves
1939
the jinx 51-100 Gordon R. McKenney
Ace in Hole
two selections in two halves appear at same position, out for lost card
coincidence\nspectator and performer cut their decks, bottom cards are the same, "instanto" deck\ntheodore annemann
1940
the jinx 101-151 Theodore Annemann
Coincidence
spectator and performer cut their decks, bottom cards are the same, "Instanto" deck
from the pen of leipzig\ntwo shuffled decks are covered with handkerchiefs, performer removes a card with each hand, they match\nnate leipzig
1940
chap's scrapbook Nate Leipzig
From the Pen of Leipzig
two shuffled decks are covered with handkerchiefs, performer removes a card with each hand, they match
universal card-incidence\ntwo decks, card thought of, performer and spectator each shuffle and deal cards out in certain patters, then the thought-of card is in same position in both deck\nstephen simpson
1940
the jinx 51-100 Stephen Simpson
Universal Card-Incidence
two decks, card thought of, performer and spectator each shuffle and deal cards out in certain patters, then the thought-of card is in same position in both deck
once in a life time\nodd-backed unknown card is chosen from face\njack vosburgh\nremote control\ntheodore annemann\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer
1941
the jinx 101-151 Jack Vosburgh
weird coin\ncoin borrowed, half deck dealt in four piles, top card correspond with year of coin, sum counted down, card predicted\ndel cartier
1941
the jinx 101-151 Del Cartier
Weird Coin
coin borrowed, half deck dealt in four piles, top card correspond with year of coin, sum counted down, card predicted
a peculiar happenstance\ntwo cards in two piles appear at the same position, stacked & marked\ngeorge w. lord\nm. d. overholser
1941
the jinx 101-151 George W. Lord, M. D. Overholser
A Peculiar Happenstance
two cards in two piles appear at the same position, stacked & marked
card box sympathy\nperformer and spectator choose the same card, using the prop "p&l metal card box"\norville wayne meyer
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Orville Wayne Meyer
Card Box Sympathy
performer and spectator choose the same card, using the prop "P&L Metal Card box"
thrice right\nthought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well\ngerber \na routine by stewart james in "the jinx"
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Gerber
Thrice Right
thought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well
the card of destiny\ncard "divined" via personal information from spectator end up next to selection\njean hugard\nfrederick braue
1943
tricks and sleights Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
The Card of Destiny
card "divined" via personal information from spectator end up next to selection
the torn deck trick\ndeck is sawn or torn in half, two half card selected, they match and are previous selection\njulian j. proskauer
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Julian J. Proskauer
The Torn Deck Trick
deck is sawn or torn in half, two half card selected, they match and are previous selection
card-incidence\ndeck is cut in two, spectator and performer's selection are found at the same position \ncharles terraneau\nskill-nil!\ndr. william t. palchinas
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Charles Terraneau
Card-Incidence
deck is cut in two, spectator and performer's selection are found at the same position
magno touch\nperformer writes name on face of card, spectator selects card and signs it's back, it is the same card\norville wayne meyer
1944
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Orville Wayne Meyer
Magno Touch
performer writes name on face of card, spectator selects card and signs it's back, it is the same card
numerology???\ntwo decks, three cards are counted to in both decks and they match\ngeorge g. kaplan
1944
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv George G. Kaplan
Numerology???
two decks, three cards are counted to in both decks and they match
coincidence? no. prevision? yes\nthree decks, two shuffled and dealt face up, at one point same card appears at same position, this card is reversed in the third deck\ngeorge g. kaplan\nthe "my best" coincidence\npeter kane
1945
my best George G. Kaplan
Coincidence? No. Prevision? Yes
three decks, two shuffled and dealt face up, at one point same card appears at same position, this card is reversed in the third deck
match'em!\nspectator pushes middle of the center out with a knife / pencil, two times it's the mate of a previously tabled mate\nl. vosburgh lyons
1945
the phoenix 51-100 L. Vosburgh Lyons
Match'em!
spectator pushes middle of the center out with a knife / pencil, two times it's the mate of a previously tabled mate
zella prediction trick\none card selected, one thought of, prediction written on one card, it's the selection with the thought of card written on it\nu. f. grant\nthe twenty-first stunner\nrobert a. nelson\ndr. h. walter grote
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation U. F. Grant
Zella Prediction Trick
one card selected, one thought of, prediction written on one card, it's the selection with the thought of card written on it
the twenty-first stunner\nungaffed\nrobert a. nelson\ndr. h. walter grote\nzella prediction trick\nu. f. grant
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson, Dr. H. Walter Grote
sextuple stranger than hallucination\nthree people look at the bottom card and remove it, all think of the same card\nwalter b. gibson\nhallucination\neddie clever
1945
the phoenix 51-100 Walter B. Gibson
Sextuple Stranger Than Hallucination
three people look at the bottom card and remove it, all think of the same card
matching pairs\nexperiment no. 4 - spectator and magician select card from a half, same value, repeated a couple of times\narthur h. buckley
1946
card control Arthur H. Buckley
Matching Pairs
Experiment No. 4 - spectator and magician select card from a half, same value, repeated a couple of times
miracle do as i do\n\nwarren wiersbe\nmarlo's think a card\nedward marlo\njohn scarne\nblind date\nedward marlo\none pack triple do\nfrederick braue\nthe third dimension\nnick trost
1946
mental cases with cards Warren Wiersbe
two together\nspectator and performer think of a card in their half and note them on a business card, halves are put together back to back and two cards slipped of together, the noted cards are slipped of at the same time\npaul curry\ntwo together\npaul curry\nthe glide vanish\nreinhard müller
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Paul Curry
Two Together
spectator and performer think of a card in their half and note them on a business card, halves are put together back to back and two cards slipped of together, the noted cards are slipped of at the same time
new view\ndeck in new deck order, spectator has the deck behind the back and puts one card reversed in the middle of the deck, exactly in order\npaul curry\nnew(er) view\ntom ransom
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Paul Curry
New View
deck in new deck order, spectator has the deck behind the back and puts one card reversed in the middle of the deck, exactly in order
skill-nil!\ncombination of several routines, here as palchanis
-pay off (walter gibson)
- one good trick (walter gibson)
- a total mystery (tony kardyro)
- total mystery / sensational sensitive finger tips (tony kardyro)
- card-incidence (charles terraneau)\ndr. william t. palchinas\ntony kardyro's "a total mystery" in " a routine supreme"\ntony kardyro's "total mystery" and "sensational sensetive finger tips" in "a routine supreme"\npay off\nwalter b. gibson\none good trick...\nwalter b. gibson\ncard-incidence\ncharles terraneau
1949
the phoenix 151-200 Dr. William T. Palchinas
Skill-Nil!
combination of several routines, here as Palchanis
-Pay Off (Walter Gibson)
- One Good Trick (Walter Gibson)
- A Total Mystery (Tony Kardyro)
- Total Mystery / Sensational Sensitive Finger Tips (Tony Kardyro)
- Card-Incidence (Charles Terraneau)
Related to
Tony Kardyro's "A Total Mystery" in " A Routine Supreme"
Tony Kardyro's "Total Mystery" and "Sensational Sensetive Finger Tips" in "A Routine Supreme"
james's miracle\nno. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers\nstewart james\npure mathematics\ndai vernon\nchange x change\nkarl fulves\napplause card\nstewart james\nsteve beam\na slight slant on slaight\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nthe inverse function deck\nmel bennett
1950
scarne on card tricks Stewart James
James's Miracle
No. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
the mathematical card trick\nno. 33, two cards selected from shuffled deck, deck split into two, when dealt down, both cards turn up at the same time\ndr. jacob daley\ndeal stopper\nsteve beam
1950
scarne on card tricks Dr. Jacob Daley
The Mathematical Card Trick
No. 33, Two cards selected from shuffled deck, deck split into two, when dealt down, both cards turn up at the same time
koyincidence\nthree thirds of deck, spectator selects card, when two packets are deal in unison, mates are at selection, not sure, twenty-sixth key\ntoni koynini
1951
toni koynini's card miracles Toni Koynini
Koyincidence
three thirds of deck, spectator selects card, when two packets are deal in unison, mates are at selection, not sure, twenty-sixth key
similar twins\ncards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value\nmartin gardner\nbill simon
1951
the phoenix 201 - 250 Martin Gardner, Bill Simon
Similar Twins
cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value
coincidence\nrepeated mate coincidence, two halves, dealing cards simultaneously\nbill simon\nwill\n unknown\nthe power of thought\npaul curry
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon
Coincidence
repeated mate coincidence, two halves, dealing cards simultaneously
similar twins\ncards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value\nbill simon\nmartin gardner
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon, Martin Gardner
Similar Twins
cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value
color change & follow up\ntwo red decks, one changes to blue, and then a chicago opener style routine is performed (blue card placed in red deck, spectator picks it out from face up spread), red/blue card\nmilton kort\nkort's color-changing deck\nmilton kort
1953
the phoenix 251 - 300 Milton Kort
Color Change & Follow Up
Two red decks, one changes to blue, and then a Chicago Opener style routine is performed (blue card placed in red deck, spectator picks it out from face up spread), red/blue card
numero\ncard is selected and returned, book tells which cards match which numbers, when card is named and the playing cards a second deck with numbers are dealt, number and selection are at the same place\naage darling
1953
i'll read your mind Aage Darling
Numero
card is selected and returned, book tells which cards match which numbers, when card is named and the playing cards a second deck with numbers are dealt, number and selection are at the same place
the little moonies\ncato trick, uses cards with drawing of either smiling/frowning face. two cards are marked on the back and after mixing, shown to be the only ones frowning while other cards are smiling\nbob hummer\nhummer's reversal mystery\nbob hummer\noscar weigle
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Bob Hummer
The Little Moonies
CATO trick, uses cards with drawing of either smiling/frowning face. Two cards are marked on the back and after mixing, shown to be the only ones frowning while other cards are smiling
elmsley's card coincidence\ndeck cut into two piles, a card selected in each pile, later shown to turn up at the same position, handling is by vernon\nalex elmsley\ndai vernon
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Alex Elmsley, Dai Vernon
Elmsley's Card Coincidence
Deck cut into two piles, a card selected in each pile, later shown to turn up at the same position, handling is by Vernon
major-minor do-as-i-do\none deck, spectator choses amount of cards he and performer get, down under deal until one card, mates\ncharles hudson
1958
the cardiste Charles Hudson
Major-Minor Do-As-I-Do
one deck, spectator choses amount of cards he and performer get, down under deal until one card, mates
the million-to-one chance\nten cards by performer and spectator are put down in pairs, ten value matches\nbrother john hamman
1958
the card magic of bro. john hamman s. m. Brother John Hamman
The Million-to-One Chance
ten cards by performer and spectator are put down in pairs, ten value matches
no. 7. a card trick\nunknown card is marked with initials of the spectator, who finds that card by coincidence\ntony corinda
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
No. 7. A Card Trick
unknown card is marked with initials of the spectator, who finds that card by coincidence
outer space\nup to three spectators select thirteen cards, everybody has one card of each value\nrussell "rusduck" duck\ncharles hudson\nre: outer space\nrussell "rusduck" duck
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Charles Hudson
Outer Space
up to three spectators select thirteen cards, everybody has one card of each value
red and blue - spectator coincidence\ncard thought of and touched in other deck, match, two decks\nedward marlo\nlet's recapitulate or criss cross\nedward marlo
1959
marlo meets his match Edward Marlo
Red and Blue - Spectator Coincidence
card thought of and touched in other deck, match, two decks
the spectator does a trick\ntwo cards tell value and suit, "untouchted" with touching\nal leech\na divination\nal leech\nspectator magician\ntony faro\nuntouched\ndaryl martinez\nspectator's card trick\nnick trost\nchoices!\nharry lorayne
1959
cardmanship Al Leech
The Spectator Does a Trick
two cards tell value and suit, "Untouchted" with touching
a card and billet routine\ncards are noted on billets, cards on board, spectator selects a billet and throws a dart into the noted card\ntony corinda\nmaurice fogel
1959
billets Tony Corinda, Maurice Fogel
A Card and Billet Routine
cards are noted on billets, cards on board, spectator selects a billet and throws a dart into the noted card
the trio\nroutine with three effects:
- two minds - a single thought (two spectator's think of the same card)
- before your very eyes (finding selection)
- gamma location (challenge card location)\nsidney lawrence\nblue dice\nmarvin johnson
1959
card tricks Sidney Lawrence
The Trio
Routine with three effects:
- Two Minds - a Single Thought (two spectator's think of the same card)
- Before Your Very Eyes (finding selection)
- Gamma Location (challenge card location)
bird of a feather\na lot of cut card pieces, four are selected and form one card, with variations\ntony corinda\na bruce bernstein pendulum routine\nbruce bernstein
1959
card tricks Tony Corinda
Bird of a Feather
a lot of cut card pieces, four are selected and form one card, with variations
a date with a coin\ncoin is selected, when top four cards are dealt, numbers match the date of the coin\nu. f. grant
1959
more miracles in mentalism U. F. Grant
A Date with a Coin
coin is selected, when top four cards are dealt, numbers match the date of the coin
impromptu power\ntwo selections, performer makes two piles and selections are at same position in each pile\nedward marlo
1959
riffle shuffle systems Edward Marlo
Impromptu Power
two selections, performer makes two piles and selections are at same position in each pile
undue influence\ncard is removed face up, second card is choses face down it's the same with different back\nsid solomon
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Sid Solomon
Undue Influence
card is removed face up, second card is choses face down it's the same with different back
card of coincidence\ntwo cards from two decks put in envelope match, three phases\ndai vernon\nsympathetic sympathy\ncharles t. jordan\nsynthetic sympathy\ntheodore annemann
1961
further inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
Card of Coincidence
two cards from two decks put in envelope match, three phases
ein entzückender karteneffekt\nspectator marks one card behind back, it is the only card with a different back color\ndr. stanley jaks\ncharming card effect\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Ein entzückender Karteneffekt
spectator marks one card behind back, it is the only card with a different back color
der zerrissene gedanke\ndeck is cut in half, two half-cards are chosen, they match and form a single card\n unknown
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i
Unknown
Der zerrissene Gedanke
deck is cut in half, two half-cards are chosen, they match and form a single card
sam-ultaneous\ntwo cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, appear at same position in two piles\nsam schwartz\ntri-multaneous\nsam schwartz
1962
close-up card magic Sam Schwartz
Sam-Ultaneous
two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, appear at same position in two piles
two-gether\ntwo cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, appear at same position in two piles\nhoward schwarzman
1962
close-up card magic Howard Schwarzman
Two-Gether
two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, appear at same position in two piles
sympathetic coincidence\nperformer places blue-backed card in case, spectator removes same from red deck\nedward marlo\npeter warlock
1964
early marlo Edward Marlo, Peter Warlock
Sympathetic Coincidence
performer places blue-backed card in case, spectator removes same from red deck
impromptu remote control\nunknown odd-backed card is marked on back, a card selected via stop procedure with deck in glass is marked on face, turns out to be the same\nedward marlo\ntheodore annemann\nremote control\ntheodore annemann
1964
early marlo Edward Marlo, Theodore Annemann
Impromptu Remote Control
unknown odd-backed card is marked on back, a card selected via stop procedure with deck in glass is marked on face, turns out to be the same
thought togetherness\nperformer and spectator thinks of a card, they are next to each other, memorized deck, faro\nedward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Thought Togetherness
performer and spectator thinks of a card, they are next to each other, memorized deck, faro
problem in prophecy\nthree different colored cups, and three different colored balls, matching, posed as problem, see p. 426 & 428 for comments and ideas\ndon nielsen\ninfallible prediction variation\nkarl fulves\ninfallible prediction\nu. f. grant\non nielson's "problem in prophecy"\nstewart james\ndon nielson\non nielson's "problem in prophecy"\nrobert "bob" j. gunther\ndon nielson\non nielson's "problem in prophecy"\nrobert parrish\nnielsen's problem\nmilton kort\ncups & coins\nrobert parrish
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Don Nielsen
Problem in Prophecy
three different colored cups, and three different colored balls, matching, posed as problem, see p. 426 & 428 for comments and ideas
oops 15: four kings into exile\nreader chooses any two values of cards (no suits), go through deck of cards and find them side by side\nchan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 15: Four Kings into exile
Reader chooses any two values of cards (no suits), go through deck of cards and find them side by side
phonetics\nrandom person called during performance says that he also has a magician guest who had him choose a card, they match\naaron wainer
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Aaron Wainer
Phonetics
random person called during performance says that he also has a magician guest who had him choose a card, they match
the bet without odds\nproblems with cards - no. three
one red card in black pile and vice versa, spectator should choose a pile and find a black card, but he chooses black pile and the only red card therein
for solutions see references\nkarl fulves\nthe bet without odds - solutions\nedward marlo\nthe bet without odds\nroy johnson\nthe proposition\nbruce cervon
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
The Bet without Odds
Problems with Cards - No. Three
one red card in black pile and vice versa, spectator should choose a pile and find a black card, but he chooses black pile and the only red card therein
for solutions see references
the bet without odds - solutions\nthree methods, see also p. 47 and "technicolor prediction" (ireland year book 1962)\nedward marlo\nthe bet without odds\nkarl fulves
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Edward Marlo
The Bet without Odds - Solutions
three methods, see also p. 47 and "Technicolor Prediction" (Ireland Year Book 1962)
coercion\nproblems with cards - no. five
card reversed behind back by performer, then spectator, same card\nj. w. sarles\ncoercion\nfrancis haxton\ntaking turns\njerry k. hartman
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 J. W. Sarles
Coercion
Problems with Cards - No. Five
card reversed behind back by performer, then spectator, same card
gambler's last chance\nperformer holds four cards, spectator choses any card face-down, it completes royal flush\nfrancis haxton\nsmart alexis\nstewart james\ngambler's last chance\nfrancis haxton
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Francis Haxton
Gambler's Last Chance
performer holds four cards, spectator choses any card face-down, it completes Royal Flush
a dark secret\nsame card is reversed in the deck, spirits turned cards over in the dark\njames g. thompson jr.
1967
between two minds James G. Thompson Jr.
A Dark Secret
same card is reversed in the deck, spirits turned cards over in the dark
die verrückte zehn\nten cards, two spectators chose one each by naming a number which is counted to, they are the same card, the rest are duplicates of another card\n unknown
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii
Unknown
Die verrückte Zehn
ten cards, two spectators chose one each by naming a number which is counted to, they are the same card, the rest are duplicates of another card
das farbkartenmedium\nfive color cards are placed in stand or glasses, spectator gets another five cards and manages to place them to the matching cards, partial rough-smooth\narthur rasper\ntrigon ii\nralph w. hull
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii Arthur Rasper
Das Farbkartenmedium
five color cards are placed in stand or glasses, spectator gets another five cards and manages to place them to the matching cards, partial rough-smooth
cards & dice\nace-four and four dice match up, aces appear\nwilliam p. miesel\nthe cards and dice - 1. the transposition\nbill simon
1968
epilogue William P. Miesel
the odd event\nred-black matching thing with two card location\nkarl fulves\nfuture perfect\nkarl fulves\nthe odd event\nedward marlo\nlogical odd event\nmarvin johnson
1968
epilogue Karl Fulves
countdown problem\nfour cards tabled, one pocketed by spectator, sum of other three counted down to arrive at match to pocketed card\nroy walton\ncountdown problem solution\nkarl fulves\nhigh stakes\nkarl fulves
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Roy Walton
Countdown Problem
four cards tabled, one pocketed by spectator, sum of other three counted down to arrive at match to pocketed card
fate\npair of mates revealed by counting down to numbers rolled with dice, in second trick spot cards indicated number on die\ncharles brent
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Charles Brent
Fate
pair of mates revealed by counting down to numbers rolled with dice, in second trick spot cards indicated number on die
countdown problem solution\n\nkarl fulves\ncountdown problem\nroy walton\ncould you spell that?\nkarl fulves
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
out of hand\ntwo cards are removed from packet, rest dealt out, suits of selections and suits in piles have some coincidences\nkarl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
Out Of Hand
two cards are removed from packet, rest dealt out, suits of selections and suits in piles have some coincidences
finders\nthree cards next to each other are turned over, packet dealt out, cards next to reversed cards are of the same value\nkarl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
Finders
three cards next to each other are turned over, packet dealt out, cards next to reversed cards are of the same value
more thoughts anticipated\nspectator removes card from red deck, matches card taken out by magician from blue deck\n aldini\nglenn g. gravatt\n"final selection" (glenn. g. gravatt)
1969
roughingly yours Aldini, Glenn G. Gravatt
More Thoughts Anticipated
Spectator removes card from red deck, matches card taken out by magician from blue deck
like seeks like\ntwo cards next to each other are turned over, packet dealt out, cards next to reversed cards are of the same value\nkarl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
Like Seeks Like
two cards next to each other are turned over, packet dealt out, cards next to reversed cards are of the same value
the genie deck\nuses joe berg atomic deck. magician manages to place peeked at card next to freely thought of card (cards are never named)\n aldini
1969
roughingly yours Aldini
The Genie Deck
Uses Joe Berg Atomic Deck. Magician manages to place peeked at card next to freely thought of card (cards are never named)
split the aces\naces cut in half, put down alternating and they match\nfrederick m. shields\nadd aces\nbascom jones\nthe psychic spectator\nalex redans
1970
the compleat magick - volume 1 Frederick M. Shields
Split the Aces
Aces cut in half, put down alternating and they match
the psychic spectator\nmatching effect, torn paper with numbers\nalex redans\nsplit the aces\nfrederick m. shields
1970
the compleat magick - volume 1 Alex Redans
tri-multaneous\n- part 1: mate & selection appear at same time after slip slop shuffled packed is gone through in pairs
- part 2: sam-ultaneous
- part 3: two chosen cards show up at same position in two packets, using two odd-numbered piles
see also p. 348\nsam schwartz\n"break even" (howard lyons, ibidem #4)\n"mini-miracle" (john hamilton, linking ring, april 1967)\nsam-ultaneous\nsam schwartz\nspeaking of spells\ncushing strout
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Sam Schwartz
Tri-Multaneous
- Part 1: mate & selection appear at same time after slip slop shuffled packed is gone through in pairs
- Part 2: Sam-Ultaneous
- Part 3: two chosen cards show up at same position in two packets, using two odd-numbered piles
see also p. 348
Inspired by
"Break Even" (Howard Lyons, Ibidem #4)
"Mini-Miracle" (John Hamilton, Linking Ring, April 1967)
second law\nsome value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of milk build shuffle to si stebbins\nkarl fulves\nmathematical twins\ngene finnell\nmathematical twins variation\nkarl fulves\nno commercial potential\njeff busby\npenny plain\nalex elmsley\npact man\nkarl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
Second Law
some value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of Milk Build Shuffle to Si Stebbins
stop trick\nblank card with "stop!" appears at same number in one heap as selection in other heap\nfrancis j. baker
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Francis J. Baker
Stop Trick
blank card with "STOP!" appears at same number in one heap as selection in other heap
an odd gray coincidence\ntwo packets from different decks, question and faro shuffling procedure before coincidence\nkarl fulves
1970
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
An Odd Gray Coincidence
two packets from different decks, question and faro shuffling procedure before coincidence
the double brotherly whammy\ntwo selections are together, cccc\npaul swinford\nthe double whammy\npaul swinford\ndouble brothers\npaul swinford
1971
more faro fantasy Paul Swinford
another oracle\nas a 2-deck do as i do coincidence\nkarl fulves\nanother oracle\nkarl fulves
1971
the book of numbers - supplementary notes Karl Fulves
swindle coincidence\ntwo decks shuffled by two spectators, they each chose a number card and count down to arrive at the same card\npeter kane
1971
another card session with peter kane Peter Kane
Swindle Coincidence
two decks shuffled by two spectators, they each chose a number card and count down to arrive at the same card
outer limits!\none of five unseen cards is signed on the back by performer, cards are turned over and spectator selects same card\nbruce cervon
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Bruce Cervon
Outer Limits!
one of five unseen cards is signed on the back by performer, cards are turned over and spectator selects same card
faroincidence\nreversed card is at same position as selection when dealt from two packets in unison, faro, non-slip cut, "the shuffled deck is handed to you behind your back. with the cards out of sight, reverse the 25th and 26th cards from the top." good luck!\nkarl fulves
1971
the book of numbers Karl Fulves
Faroincidence
reversed card is at same position as selection when dealt from two packets in unison, faro, non-slip cut, "The shuffled deck is handed to you behind your back. With the cards out of sight, reverse the 25th and 26th cards from the top." Good luck!
the "my best" coincidence\ntwo decks shuffled and counted down until match occurs, this card is predicted\npeter kane\ncoincidence? no. prevision? yes\ngeorge g. kaplan
1971
another card session with peter kane Peter Kane
The "My Best" Coincidence
two decks shuffled and counted down until match occurs, this card is predicted
the fortune telling book\ntwo decks and two spectators, fortune-telling book with cards for each dates, selections match cards on birth date\ne. leslie may
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 E. Leslie May
The Fortune Telling Book
two decks and two spectators, fortune-telling book with cards for each dates, selections match cards on birth date
mathematical twins variation\nmate found after klondike shuffle\nkarl fulves\nsecond law\nkarl fulves\nmathematical twins\ngene finnell
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
blind date\nkings and queens place on table alternating by performer and spectator, all suits match\nedward marlo\nmiracle do as i do\nwarren wiersbe
1972
kabbala - volume 1 Edward Marlo
Blind Date
kings and queens place on table alternating by performer and spectator, all suits match
jumbo two way split\nmatching routine with cut-in-half jumbo cards, based on stewart james' "split second" (tops)\nnick trost
1972
card cavalcade Nick Trost
Jumbo Two Way Split
matching routine with cut-in-half jumbo cards, based on Stewart James' "Split Second" (Tops)
three in a million\ntwo decks, spec and perf select same card and cut off same amount of cards\nfrank garcia\nperfect harmony\nmanfred bacia
1972
million dollar card secrets Frank Garcia
Three in a Million
two decks, spec and perf select same card and cut off same amount of cards
something screwey\nsucker element, three spectators select same card, card ends up in pocket\norville wayne meyer
1972
the living end Orville Wayne Meyer
Something Screwey
sucker element, three spectators select same card, card ends up in pocket
expansion notes: as a coincidence\nprocedure to control two peeked cards twenty-six apart, effect application in which two selection appear at same position in two halves\nalex elmsley\nroy walton
1972
epilogue Alex Elmsley, Roy Walton
Expansion Notes: As A Coincidence
procedure to control two peeked cards twenty-six apart, effect application in which two selection appear at same position in two halves
one pack triple do\nspectator and performer have half the deck each, three cards taken out by each, they match, two handlings\nfrederick braue\nmiracle do as i do\nwarren wiersbe
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Frederick Braue
One Pack Triple Do
spectator and performer have half the deck each, three cards taken out by each, they match, two handlings
face-up/face-down challenge\nface-up/face-down condition of one pile matches that of another pile\ngene finnell
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Gene Finnell
Face-up/Face-down Challenge
face-up/face-down condition of one pile matches that of another pile
unmatch\nfive red and five black cards, spectator choses five, when turned up in pairs they always are one red and one black\nkarl fulves\nunmatch\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Unmatch
five red and five black cards, spectator choses five, when turned up in pairs they always are one red and one black
alpha card act\n- first trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
- second trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the three of hearts on face, but later the nine of hearts is initialed on face and on back)
- third trick (two cards reversed in two decks match)\nfrancis j. baker
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Francis J. Baker
Alpha Card Act
- First Trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
- Second Trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the Three of Hearts on face, but later the Nine of Hearts is initialed on face and on back)
- Third Trick (two cards reversed in two decks match)
compulsive thinker\nspectator selects only black card in a group of red cards\njerry k. hartman\ncompulsive thinker iii\njerry k. hartman
1973
means & ends Jerry K. Hartman
Compulsive Thinker
Spectator selects only black card in a group of red cards
cards of prophesy\n(actually unnumbered page between 30 and 31)
card removed, odd-backed card put in deck, faros, cards of same value and suit end up next to odd-backed card (composite)\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Cards Of Prophesy
(actually unnumbered page between 30 and 31)
card removed, odd-backed card put in deck, faros, cards of same value and suit end up next to odd-backed card (composite)
make up\ntwo selection cut into deck, faro, cards on either side have same value and suit (composite)\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Make Up
two selection cut into deck, faro, cards on either side have same value and suit (composite)
the detective card trick\nselection is at same position as face up card in other half\nedward g. brown
1973
the card magic of edward g. brown Edward G. Brown
The Detective Card Trick
selection is at same position as face up card in other half
control cards\ntwo selections from two halves end up in the same position, handling uses two jokers face-up in the halves that are later removed, klondike shuffle\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Control Cards
two selections from two halves end up in the same position, handling uses two Jokers face-up in the halves that are later removed, Klondike shuffle
location\nincomplete faro control, klondike shuffle, a face-up card ends up at same position as selection in other half\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Location
incomplete faro control, Klondike shuffle, a face-up card ends up at same position as selection in other half
coincidence?\ntwo selection turn up at same position in two halves
- variation #1
- variation #2
- coincidence? with a key card\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Coincidence?
two selection turn up at same position in two halves
- Variation #1
- Variation #2
- Coincidence? with a Key Card
opposite conjunction\ntwo decks, using "basic riffle shuffle stack" (npo variant)
- second method - reverse zarrow\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique - preliminary notes on part two Karl Fulves
Opposite Conjunction
two decks, using "basic riffle shuffle stack" (NPO variant)
- Second Method - Reverse Zarrow
pointed up wager\nproposition plot (problem by fulves): one black card in a packet of red cards, spectator cuts to single black card, six methods\nedward marlo\nkarl fulves
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo, Karl Fulves
Pointed Up Wager
proposition plot (problem by Fulves): one black card in a packet of red cards, spectator cuts to single black card, six methods
the temperance of the elements\nfour tarot cards matching the elements are selected, four pieces of paper where a writing appears, with the elements theme too\nstephen minch
1974
the book of thoth Stephen Minch
The Temperance of the Elements
four tarot cards matching the elements are selected, four pieces of paper where a writing appears, with the elements theme too
ultra general card (and impossible location)\nthree spectator choose the same card, used as effect and also as method\nharry lorayne
1975
afterthoughts Harry Lorayne
Ultra General Card (and Impossible Location)
three spectator choose the same card, used as effect and also as method
taking turns\nspectator turns over card behind back, apparently exactly the same as performer a moment before\njerry k. hartman\nnotes by fulves on p. 243\ncoercion\nj. w. sarles
1975
epilogue Jerry K. Hartman
Taking Turns
spectator turns over card behind back, apparently exactly the same as performer a moment before
tom haw - becker triple prediction\ntwo decks named cards end up at same position, unclear description\n unknown
1975
the magic of francis carlyle
Unknown
Tom Haw - Becker Triple Prediction
two decks named cards end up at same position, unclear description
the kruskal principle\nalso with two deck, described by martin gardner, see p. 985 for references to ibidem\nmartin d. kruskal
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Martin D. Kruskal
The Kruskal Principle
also with two deck, described by Martin Gardner, see p. 985 for references to Ibidem
card in pocket coincidence\ncard placed previously in pocket is the mate of spectator's free selection\nnick trost\ncard in pocket coincidence\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part one Nick Trost
Card in Pocket Coincidence
Card placed previously in pocket is the mate of spectator's free selection
mental mates\nno. 8, spectator removes red aces and sandwiches any unknown card, performer sandwiches same card in another deck\n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
Mental Mates
No. 8, spectator removes red Aces and sandwiches any unknown card, performer sandwiches same card in another deck
the mental secret\nthought of card matches card chosen from another pack, rough smooth menetekel\nedward marlo\ncomplete mental secret\nedward marlo
1976
marlo's magazine volume 1 Edward Marlo
The Mental Secret
thought of Card matches card chosen from another pack, rough smooth menetekel
the haunted name\nno. 29, spectator writes j on the back of an unknown card, performer later on the face, it's the same card, key card\n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
The Haunted Name
No. 29, spectator writes J on the back of an unknown card, performer later on the face, it's the same card, key card
the odd-colored back\nsix face-up cards shown, spectator always picks the card with an odd colored back\nnick trost\neight-card brainwave\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part one Nick Trost
The Odd-colored Back
Six face-up cards shown, spectator always picks the card with an odd colored back
the "one-two-three" trick\ncoincidence effect - spectator places a row of ace, two, three on table, matches order of performer's row of ace, two and three\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part one Nick Trost
The "One-Two-Three" Trick
Coincidence effect - spectator places a row of Ace, Two, Three on table, matches order of performer's row of Ace, Two and Three
three on a match\nno. 33, three spectators select a card with down-under-deal from the same small packet, all have the same and it's the only red card\n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
Three on a Match
No. 33, three spectators select a card with down-under-deal from the same small packet, all have the same and it's the only red card
esp\nspectator writes down name of a card and second spectator selects the card from deck, locking card box\nphilip t. goldstein
1976
the compleat magick - volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
ESP
spectator writes down name of a card and second spectator selects the card from deck, locking card box
the "same to you" card trick\nthree spectators chose cards, they are all the jack of hearts, even though the deck is all ace of spades\nkarrell fox
1976
clever.... like a fox Karrell Fox
The "Same to You" Card Trick
three spectators chose cards, they are all the Jack of Hearts, even though the deck is all Ace of Spades
intuition\ncard reversed by spectator in red pack matches card reversed in blue pack by magician, same position in deck as well\nnick trost\nintuition\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part one Nick Trost
Intuition
Card reversed by spectator in red pack matches card reversed in blue pack by magician, same position in deck as well
matching matches\nno. 12, two spectators take some matches and count them, they remember cards at their corresponding position, performer makes two piles and both cards are in same position\njack avis\n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks Jack Avis, Unknown
Matching Matches
No. 12, two spectators take some matches and count them, they remember cards at their corresponding position, performer makes two piles and both cards are in same position
the magic 13\nno. 13, two spectators take a few cards and count them, they remember cards at their corresponding position, performer makes two piles and both cards are in same position\nsam schwartz
1976
self-working card tricks Sam Schwartz
The Magic 13
No. 13, two spectators take a few cards and count them, they remember cards at their corresponding position, performer makes two piles and both cards are in same position
splitz\ndouble backer is put in the center of the deck, the cards next to it are removed and the double backer split in two normal cards, the cards match the other two cards\nmark weston\nstabbed coincidence\nlarry jennings\ndouble exposure\nmark weston\nsiamese stab\nsteve beam\nsiamese stab\nsteve beam
1977
pabular Mark Weston
Splitz
double backer is put in the center of the deck, the cards next to it are removed and the double backer split in two normal cards, the cards match the other two cards