two heaps of cards, unequal in number, being placed upon the table, to predict beforehand which of the two the company will choose\nambiguous prediction, two handlings (number of cards or values in pile & odd/even pile with palming)\n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
Two Heaps of Cards, unequal in Number, being placed upon the Table, to predict beforehand which of the two the Company will choose
ambiguous prediction, two handlings (number of cards or values in pile & odd/even pile with palming)
to allow a person secretly to think of a card, and dividing the pack into three heaps, to cause the card thought of to appear in whichever heap the company may choose\n\n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
To allow a Person secretly to think of a Card, and dividing the Pack into three heaps, to cause the Card thought of to appear in whichever heap the Company may choose
two heaps of cards having been placed upon the table, to predict with certainty which heap a spectator will choose\nambiguous prediction, two handlings (number of cards or values in pile & odd/even pile with palming)\n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
Two Heaps of Cards having been placed upon the Table, to Predict with Certainty which Heap a Spectator will choose
ambiguous prediction, two handlings (number of cards or values in pile & odd/even pile with palming)
das vorherbestimmen menschlicher gedanken\nno. 6, spectator choses one of two piles, selection is predicted with "eight", one pile contains eights, the other eight cards\n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das Vorherbestimmen menschlicher Gedanken
No. 6, spectator choses one of two piles, selection is predicted with "eight", one pile contains Eights, the other eight cards
die gehorsamen asse\naces put in center, spectator choses how many aces should appear on top and bottom, conus aces gag sequence, four aces under spectator's hand transpose with four other cards, deck changes into all-aces\n unknown
1897
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Die gehorsamen Asse
Aces put in center, spectator choses how many Aces should appear on top and bottom, Conus Aces gag sequence, four Aces under spectator's hand transpose with four other cards, deck changes into all-Aces
le dernier cri mutilated card experiment\ncard cut into four pieces, three are burnt and found restored in nest of envelopes\nstanley collins\nthanks to collins\nsteven hamilton
1915
original magical creations Stanley Collins
Le Dernier Cri Mutilated Card Experiment
card cut into four pieces, three are burnt and found restored in nest of envelopes
thought anticipated and precipitated\none of six cards vanishes and appears at impossible location\nstanley collins
1915
original magical creations Stanley Collins
Thought Anticipated and Precipitated
one of six cards vanishes and appears at impossible location
a card to be thought about\nthree way out, oosoom type\ntheodore annemann\na card to be thought about\nroberto giobbi\ntheodore annemann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
the card miracle - certain: 1. tucker's version\nspectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card, estimation, card is on top or in pocket in this handling\ntommy tucker\nfourth method\nt. nelson downs
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Tommy Tucker
The Card Miracle - Certain: 1. Tucker's Version
spectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card, estimation, card is on top or in pocket in this handling
3. the nelson downs original.\nspectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card, estimation, card is on top or in pocket in this handling\nt. nelson downs\nfourth method\nt. nelson downs
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks T. Nelson Downs
3. The Nelson Downs Original.
spectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card, estimation, card is on top or in pocket in this handling
les cartes par hasard\ncard thought of from the middle while riffled, multiple out after dealing into four piles\nstuart p. cramer\njinxed\nsteve beam\njinxed\nsteve beam
1937
the jinx 1-50 Stuart P. Cramer
Les Cartes par Hasard
card thought of from the middle while riffled, multiple out after dealing into four piles
locatrik\nlocation with two keys and two outs, gemini twins precursor\ntheodore annemann\npolar stab\nsteve beam\nscott robinson
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Locatrik
location with two keys and two outs, Gemini Twins precursor
predicto\nspectator shuffles and cuts into three piles, performer predicts third card in pile he will choose, bad outs\ngerald kosky
1938
the jinx 51-100 Gerald Kosky
Predicto
spectator shuffles and cuts into three piles, performer predicts third card in pile he will choose, bad outs
the "last word" location\ntwo key cards, multiple out procedure in placing one of the keys\norville wayne meyer
1939
more card manipulations Orville Wayne Meyer
The "Last Word" Location
two key cards, multiple out procedure in placing one of the keys
the diving pasteboard\none of four random cards is thought of, they're shuffled back, three-spot locator used to locate selection\nsam leo horowitz
1940
the jinx 101-151 Sam Leo Horowitz
The Diving Pasteboard
one of four random cards is thought of, they're shuffled back, Three-spot locator used to locate selection
card of the gods\ncard thought of from top third, found with procedure and counting\ndai vernon\ncard of the gods\ndavid britland
1940
the jinx 101-151 Dai Vernon
Card of the Gods
card thought of from top third, found with procedure and counting
the mystery of the suits\none of the aces is selected and found, then the suit of another selected ace is predicted\njack vosburgh
1940
the jinx 101-151 Jack Vosburgh
The Mystery of the Suits
one of the aces is selected and found, then the suit of another selected ace is predicted
big casino count down\none of nine cards thought of, ten-spot stabbed reversed in deck by performer, it locates selection\nmartin gardner
1940
12 tricks with a borrowed deck Martin Gardner
Big Casino Count Down
one of nine cards thought of, Ten-spot stabbed reversed in deck by performer, it locates selection
six of spades count down\none of seventeen cards thought of, six-spot stabbed reversed in deck by performer, it locates selection\nmartin gardner
1940
12 tricks with a borrowed deck Martin Gardner
Six of Spades Count Down
one of seventeen cards thought of, Six-spot stabbed reversed in deck by performer, it locates selection
addition and subtraction\none of fifteen cards and its position remembered, via calculation the card is found\ndai vernon
1941/49
select secrets Dai Vernon
Addition and Subtraction
one of fifteen cards and its position remembered, via calculation the card is found
a mindreading feat\none of four, oosoom type, describing also guyot's 1749 procedure\njean hugard\nfrederick braue
1942
miracle shuffles and tricks Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
A Mindreading Feat
one of four, OOSOOM type, describing also Guyot's 1749 procedure
les cartes par hasard\ncard thought of from the middle while riffled, multiple out after dealing into four piles\nstuart p. cramer
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Stuart P. Cramer
Les Cartes Par Hasard
card thought of from the middle while riffled, multiple out after dealing into four piles
the principle of alternative terminations - and its applications when the spectator shuffles\nstratagem for controlling a card while spectator shuffles the deck, several outs\ncharles nyquist
1945
my best Charles Nyquist
The Principle of Alternative Terminations - And Its Applications When the Spectator Shuffles
stratagem for controlling a card while spectator shuffles the deck, several outs
bobo locatrix\ncard selected with seemingly fair cutting procedure, key card, location via "trick that cannot be explained" type procedure\nj. b. bobo
1947
watch this one! J. B. Bobo
Bobo Locatrix
card selected with seemingly fair cutting procedure, key card, location via "Trick that Cannot be Explained" type procedure
triple thought\nspectator selects three cards and thinks of one of them, they're returned, performer finds thought-of card\nj. b. bobo
1947
watch this one! J. B. Bobo
Triple Thought
spectator selects three cards and thinks of one of them, they're returned, performer finds thought-of card
it's a natural\nno. 11, spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted\nmartin gardner\nbill simon\nit's a natural\nmartin gardner\nbill simon\nmore natural\npaul marcus
1950
scarne on card tricks Martin Gardner, Bill Simon
It's a Natural
No. 11, Spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted
magic in your own hands\nno. 29, spectator names a number between five and ten, card found at that number\ncliff green
1950
scarne on card tricks Cliff Green
Magic in Your Own Hands
No. 29, Spectator names a number between five and ten, card found at that number
it's a natural\nwith matches, seven outs\nmartin gardner\nbill simon\nit's a natural\nmartin gardner\nbill simon\nmore natural\npaul marcus
1950
the phoenix 151-200 Martin Gardner, Bill Simon
the magic four\nmultiple out location with an openly reversed four-spot\nedward marlo\nthe magic card\nedward marlo\nfour options\ndai vernon
1952
control systems Edward Marlo
The Magic Four
multiple out location with an openly reversed Four-spot
the locator three of clubs\nspectator thrusts a known card into a card spread of 28 cards and his selection is found\nbill simon
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon
The Locator Three of Clubs
spectator thrusts a known card into a card spread of 28 cards and his selection is found
magic total:<br>eight-two locator<br>ace-three-five locator<br>three-three-three loctaor\nusing some cards to count down to thought-of card, multiple out counting procedure, three methods\nedward marlo
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo
a prediction supreme\nface-up card placed in face-down spread, used to count/spell to random card, which is predicted. essentially the trick that cannot be explained\nlu brent\na location supreme\nlu brent
1956
fifteen star card effects Lu Brent
A Prediction Supreme
Face-up card placed in face-down spread, used to count/spell to random card, which is predicted. Essentially The Trick That Cannot Be Explained
a location supreme\nsame as a prediction supreme, but as a location instead of a prediction\nlu brent\na prediction supreme\nlu brent
1956
fifteen star card effects Lu Brent
A Location Supreme
Same as A Prediction Supreme, but as a location instead of a prediction
the fan deal\nto enable one to deal out any card from a fan unit consisting of five or more cards\nedward marlo
1959
seconds, centers, bottoms Edward Marlo
The Fan Deal
to enable one to deal out any card from a fan unit consisting of five or more cards
the red card prediction\nten cards, selected one is different to the other\n unknown\nthe red card prediction\n unknown\nlongwave\nthomas alan waters
1959
card tricks
Unknown
the trick that cannot be explained\n\ndai vernon\nunexpected prediction\nedward marlo\ninexplicable\nalex elmsley\nuncontrolled prediction\nedward marlo\ntriple header\npaul chosse\nusing equivoque in "the trick that cannot be explained"\npaul vigil\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ncharlie miller\njohnny thompson\nthoughts on "the trick that cannot be explained"\nharapan ong
1960
more inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
simple arithmetic\none of thirteen, using the two of clubs\ndai vernon\nsimple arithmetic ii\njohn luka\nall-outs think-of-a-card\nmilton kort
1960
more inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
fifteen card trick routine - 6\nvariation of hull's "mental discernment" starting with freely thought of card, distribution with erdnase's stock shuffle, oosoom\ncharlie miller\nerdnase system of stock shuffling\ns. w. erdnase
1961
the magic of charles earle miller Charlie Miller
Fifteen Card Trick Routine - 6
variation of Hull's "Mental Discernment" starting with freely thought of card, distribution with Erdnase's stock shuffle, OOSOOM
more natural\nspectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted\npaul marcus\nit's a natural\nmartin gardner\nbill simon\nit's a natural\nmartin gardner\nbill simon
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 Paul Marcus
More Natural
Spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted
"think i'll stop here"\nusing vernon's ending procedure from oosoom as a multiple out for estimation location\nedward marlo\nout of sight - out of mind\ndai vernon
1962
estimation Edward Marlo
"Think I'll Stop Here"
using Vernon's ending procedure from OOSOOM as a multiple out for estimation location
three for the money\nthree-spot as multiple out indicator card\nharry lorayne\ntreasure hunt\nryan schlutz\nharry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
calculated risk\nvariant of "the trick that cannot be explained" in which a named card is found\ndai vernon\nharry lorayne\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon\ncalculated risk\nharry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Dai Vernon, Harry Lorayne
Calculated Risk
variant of "The Trick That Cannot Be Explained" in which a named card is found
mathematical affinity\ntwo cards at thought of positions are found via locator cards\nharry lorayne\nthe broken count\nharry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
Mathematical Affinity
two cards at thought of positions are found via locator cards
premeditated prediction\ncard is fairly selected from shuffled deck, card is predicted in matchbook, using index of twelve matchbooks and statistical principle\nedward marlo\nfor nonsmokers\nedward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Premeditated Prediction
card is fairly selected from shuffled deck, card is predicted in matchbook, using index of twelve matchbooks and statistical principle
for nonsmokers\ncard is fairly selected from shuffled deck, duplicate is reversed as prediction in second deck, using statistical principle and faro hide-out\nedward marlo\npremeditated prediction\nedward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
For Nonsmokers
card is fairly selected from shuffled deck, duplicate is reversed as prediction in second deck, using statistical principle and faro hide-out
unexpected prediction\n\nedward marlo\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon\ntip - on the unexpected prediction\nedward marlo\nthe magician, the fool, and the wheel of fortune\njustin higham\nthe unexpected wild card\npaul vigil
1968
expert card conjuring Edward Marlo
impromptu esp\nmultiple out spelling location with small packet, for correction of procedure see reference\nkarl fulves\nbabel\nkarl fulves\nimportant!\nkarl fulves\nmilton kort
1971
the book of numbers Karl Fulves
Impromptu ESP
multiple out spelling location with small packet, for correction of procedure see reference
1835 prediction\ncard at chosen number is predicted, using 18-35 faro principle, three methods (duplicate card, equivoque, ..)\nedward marlo
1975
hierophant Edward Marlo
1835 Prediction
card at chosen number is predicted, using 18-35 faro principle, three methods (duplicate card, equivoque, ..)
psi mate\ncards dealt face up, stopped card is predicted in pocket or face-up in deck\nsteve spillman
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Steve Spillman
PSI Mate
cards dealt face up, stopped card is predicted in pocket or face-up in deck
fang shui prediction\none of about ten cards is selected and predicted, rubber band around packet, simple ambigram prediction for two cards\nnathan stark\nthe tenniel prediction\nphilip t. goldstein\ngene grant - nathan stark subtlety\ngene "phantini" grant\nnathan stark
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Nathan Stark
Fang Shui Prediction
one of about ten cards is selected and predicted, rubber band around packet, simple ambigram prediction for two cards
martin gardner's ideas\n"you will chose the only red card", both sides shown at beginning, three ideas\nmartin gardner
1978
the chronicles Martin Gardner
Martin Gardner's Ideas
"you will chose the only red card", both sides shown at beginning, three ideas
retrospective: the red prediction\ntreatise on a multiple-out prediction "you will chose the only red card", see following items\nkarl fulves
1978
the chronicles Karl Fulves
Retrospective: The Red Prediction
treatise on a multiple-out prediction "you will chose the only red card", see following items
next\none of three cards thought-of, it is stabbed to (or the stabbing card)\nroy walton\ntrick in "the magic book" (fulves)\npretty strong\nharry lorayne
1978
the chronicles Roy Walton
Next
one of three cards thought-of, it is stabbed to (or the stabbing card)
the vampire spell\nsigned card in one of five envelopes, envelopes shuffled and word spelled for times, remaining envelope contains card, vampire presentation\nlarry becker
1978
world of super mentalism Larry Becker
The Vampire Spell
signed card in one of five envelopes, envelopes shuffled and word spelled for times, remaining envelope contains card, vampire presentation
numerology card in wallet\nprediction in envelope, in wallet, nine-force, version of al koran's "five-star miracle card"\nthomas alan waters\ncard in wallet\nrobert siepielski\nsymbolic\nlarry becker
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii Thomas Alan Waters
Numerology Card in Wallet
prediction in envelope, in wallet, nine-force, version of Al Koran's "Five-Star Miracle Card"
card in wallet\nprediction of chosen card, multiple out in wallet, linguistic\nrobert siepielski\nnumerology card in wallet\nthomas alan waters
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii Robert Siepielski
Card in Wallet
prediction of chosen card, multiple out in wallet, linguistic
effect\nmnemonicosis type effect, card is named and located by various means, "in a way, it becomes rather like dai vernon's 'trick that cannot be explained'"\njack yates
1978
jack's pack Jack Yates
Effect
mnemonicosis type effect, card is named and located by various means, "In a way, it becomes rather like Dai Vernon's 'Trick that cannot be explained'"
the tenniel prediction\none of about ten cards is selected and predicted, prediction for two cards\nphilip t. goldstein\nfang shui prediction\nnathan stark
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Philip T. Goldstein
The Tenniel Prediction
one of about ten cards is selected and predicted, prediction for two cards
from another deck\nwith two decks, one packet is cut and turned over, value of card on the face is used to count to a card, performer finds the card in second deck or in a pocket\njack mcmillen\njudson s. brown
1981
sleights & swindles Jack McMillen, Judson S. Brown
From Another Deck
with two decks, one packet is cut and turned over, value of card on the face is used to count to a card, performer finds the card in second deck or in a pocket
the "opportunist" card in pocket\ndeck placed in pocket, spectator able to pull selection out\nbobby bernard
1982
the coin and card magic of bobby bernard Bobby Bernard
The "Opportunist" Card in Pocket
Deck placed in pocket, spectator able to pull selection out
a card to be thought about\none of three thought of\nroberto giobbi\ntheodore annemann\na card to be thought about\ntheodore annemann
1983
pabular Roberto Giobbi, Theodore Annemann
the elliot force\n"after t.s.elliot"
multiple out writing for three, ten, two or jack of spades\nstephen tucker\nt/c\nbasil horwitz
1984
may the force be with you! Stephen Tucker
The Elliot force
"After T.S.Elliot"
multiple out writing for Three, Ten, Two or Jack of Spades
longwave\nten cards, selected one is different to the other\nthomas alan waters\nthe red card prediction\n unknown
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
out of possession location\nvisual estimation and stack with multiple out\n unknown\nfourth method\nt. nelson downs
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
jinxed\nwith five piles, with indicator card\nsteve beam\nles cartes par hasard\nstuart p. cramer\njinxed\nsteve beam\njinxed variation\ndoug canning\nthe trapdoor issue #13\nsteve beam
1986
the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam
a-maze-ing\nfive cards put on five exits from a small maze, mouse finds exit with selection, see guilty for credit corrections\njim hyams\nguilty\nsteve beam
1987
the trapdoor - volume one Jim Hyams
A-Maze-Ing
five cards put on five exits from a small maze, mouse finds exit with selection, see Guilty for credit corrections
you can lead a gift horse to water but you can't look in its mouth\ndifferent way to end the previous tricks, with only the selection\nbob farmer\nyou can lead a gift horse to water but you can't look in its mouth\nbob farmer
1987/1988
tsunami Bob Farmer
You Can Lead a Gift Horse to Water But You Can't Look in its Mouth
different way to end the previous tricks, with only the selection
four options\nmultiple out location with an openly reversed four-spot\ndai vernon\nthe magic four\nedward marlo
1988
the vernon chronicles — volume 2 Dai Vernon
Four Options
multiple out location with an openly reversed Four-spot
jazz magic\nsome outs and ideas for improvisational magic to locate "freely named" card\nsimon lovell\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon\nname a card triumph\njerry sadowitz\ninvisible rising card\npaul harris
1989
close up magic to tapdance to Simon Lovell
Jazz Magic
Some outs and ideas for improvisational magic to locate "freely named" card
think theory\nspectator cuts at thought-of card, one out of two or four\nedward marlo\nspectator cuts to a thought\nedward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
Think Theory
spectator cuts at thought-of card, one out of two or four
jarrow's indicator\nindicator card leads to selection, ace through ten set-up, kruskal-type counting\nemil jarrow\nthe perfect stop trick\nedward marlo
1992
the fred braue notebooks Emil Jarrow
Jarrow's Indicator
indicator card leads to selection, Ace through Ten set-up, Kruskal-type counting
jinxed\nwith five piles, with indicator card\nsteve beam\nles cartes par hasard\nstuart p. cramer\njinxed\nsteve beam\njinxed variation\ndoug canning
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Steve Beam
thought process\none of thirteen cards thought of, dealing procedure according to thought-of card (color, value, suit), selection narrowed down by having one key card, see also p. 47\nsam schwartz\n"contemplation" (interim report)\ninnermost thought\nsam schwartz\nme thinks\nkarl fulves\nyou-me poker\nkarl fulves\nyou, babe\nkarl fulves
1993
rigmarole Sam Schwartz
Thought Process
one of thirteen cards thought of, dealing procedure according to thought-of card (color, value, suit), selection narrowed down by having one key card, see also p. 47
birthday value - birthday suit\nspectator spells birth month from one packet and birth day from another, suit and value are used to arrive at a card which is predicted\nkarl fulves\nbirthday value, birthday suit\nkarl fulves\nbirthday value birthday suit\nphilip t. goldstein
1993
rigmarole Karl Fulves
Birthday Value - Birthday Suit
spectator spells birth month from one packet and birth day from another, suit and value are used to arrive at a card which is predicted
limitations\ncards chosen from two piles, one for suit and one for value, resulting card predicted, sucker element\nstephen tucker\nthe choice of six\nstephen tucker
1993
profile Stephen Tucker
Limitations
cards chosen from two piles, one for suit and one for value, resulting card predicted, sucker element
the choice of six\ncards chosen from two piles, one for suit and one for value, resulting card predicted, sucker element
- self working version\nstephen tucker\nlimitations\nstephen tucker
1993
card file Stephen Tucker
The Choice of Six
cards chosen from two piles, one for suit and one for value, resulting card predicted, sucker element
- Self Working Version
fate's datebook\npart of "the dazzle act" (starting on page 425 until the end of the book), using a improvisational type of selection procedure\nalex elmsley\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon\nhappy birthday\nsimon aronson\nthe magician, the fool, and the wheel of fortune\njustin higham
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Fate's Datebook
part of "The Dazzle Act" (starting on page 425 until the end of the book), using a improvisational type of selection procedure
think-a-card - opening remarks\nthoughts and references
- the selection of the card
- the location of the card
- the revelation of the card\nroger crosthwaite
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
Think-a-Card - Opening Remarks
thoughts and references
- The Selection of the Card
- The Location of the Card
- The Revelation of the Card
mental stab\nperformer stabs next to thought-of card, (classic) out for three possibilities\nroger crosthwaite
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
Mental Stab
performer stabs next to thought-of card, (classic) out for three possibilities
the hedonists make up all the rules\nforcing a card with verbal magician's choice\npaul cummins\nbill herz\nverbal force\ntyler wilson\npaul cummins\nbill herz
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3 Paul Cummins, Bill Herz
simple arithmetic ii\nfour variations, using a three-spot\njohn luka\nsimple arithmetic\ndai vernon
1997
l.i.n.t. — pocket stuff for close-up magicians John Luka
vanished or gone\nspectator thinks of any card, card is shown to have vanished from the pack / word gone is printed on the back\npeter duffie\ndave robertson\ntotally gone\ndave robertson\ndomination of thought #1\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie, Dave Robertson
Vanished Or Gone
Spectator thinks of any card, card is shown to have vanished from the pack / word GONE is printed on the back
business card prediction\nprediction printed on business card, "trick that cannot be explained" type procedure for the force\ndavid solomon\nbusiness card prediction\ndavid solomon\nbusiness card prediction\ndavid solomon
1997
solomon's mind David Solomon
Business Card Prediction
prediction printed on business card, "trick that cannot be explained" type procedure for the force
decisions! decisions!\nspectator deals through deck and stops at random point, same card is found in performer's pocket\nharry baron\nken de courcy\nted lesley
1997
it's paramiraculous Harry Baron, Ken De Courcy, Ted Lesley
Decisions! Decisions!
spectator deals through deck and stops at random point, same card is found in performer's pocket
matcho\nspectator freely selects one of four blue cards, magician deals out four previously placed red cards below the blue ones, the chosen blue card matches the corresponding red (first published in new pentagram, vol. 1, no. 8, oct 1969)\nmilton kort\njack avis\none chance in four\nkarl fulves\njack avis\nfourthright\nphilip t. goldstein
1999
kort Milton Kort, Jack Avis
Matcho
Spectator freely selects one of four blue cards, magician deals out four previously placed red cards below the blue ones, the chosen blue card matches the corresponding red (first published in New Pentagram, vol. 1, no. 8, Oct 1969)
all's fair\nspectator fairly deals and stops on two cards - one gives the value, one gives the suit. card in magician's pocket/card case predicts it correctly\ndavid regal\nno mercy all's fair\ndavid regal
1999
close-up & personal David Regal
All's Fair
Spectator fairly deals and stops on two cards - one gives the value, one gives the suit. Card in magician's pocket/card case predicts it correctly
no mercy all's fair\nsame as all's fair, but with kicker of producing fifty two of the prediction card in the pocket\ndavid regal\ntip - on the unexpected prediction\nedward marlo\nall's fair\ndavid regal
1999
close-up & personal David Regal
No Mercy All's Fair
Same as All's Fair, but with kicker of producing fifty two of the prediction card in the pocket
mystic poker\nspectator draws any royal flush card on a blank card, four other blank cards print to complete the royal flush\ndavid regal
1999
close-up & personal David Regal
Mystic Poker
Spectator draws any royal flush card on a blank card, four other blank cards print to complete the royal flush
the upjog switch\nupjogged card squared and thumbed off onto table, also for multiple-out tricks\nroger crosthwaite\ncoming up in the world\nwesley james
1999
arcardia Roger Crosthwaite
The Upjog Switch
upjogged card squared and thumbed off onto table, also for multiple-out tricks
the thinking cardman\none of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand\nphilip t. goldstein\nthink of an ace\ndai vernon\nthe thinking cardman\nmax maven\nthe thinking cardman\nmax maven
2000
northeast Philip T. Goldstein
The Thinking Cardman
one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
the thinking cardman\none of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand\nphilip t. goldstein\nthink of an ace\ndai vernon
2000
ocmc notes Philip T. Goldstein
The Thinking Cardman
one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
loft\ncovered by newspaper\nchristoph borer\nmichel gammenthaler\ncard stab\nchristoph borer\nmichel gammenthaler
2000
anam cara Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler
the frisk of the risk!\neffect done with named card, risky, juke box principle, set-up of often named cards\nsimon lovell
2000
son of simon says! Simon Lovell
The Frisk of the Risk!
effect done with named card, risky, juke box principle, set-up of often named cards
odd or even?\nno. 8, three packets, one chosen, predicted ("you will pick the seven group", letter s can be covered/cut off)\n unknown
2001
new self-working card tricks
Unknown
Odd or Even?
No. 8, three packets, one chosen, predicted ("You will pick the seven group", letter s can be covered/cut off)
subliminal force\nno. 49, one of ten cards selected by putting paper clip on it, "you will choose the only red card", for correction see "lady in red"\nkarl fulves\nlady in red\nkarl fulves
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Subliminal Force
No. 49, one of ten cards selected by putting paper clip on it, "You will choose the only red card", for correction see "Lady in Red"
doublocation\nlocating two selection with randomly selected indicator cards, impro\nharry lorayne\nany four of a kind\nharry lorayne
2001
personal collection Harry Lorayne
Doublocation
locating two selection with randomly selected indicator cards, impro
pretty strong\nspectator removes three cards and remembers one of them, all shuffled back, card located, one of three\nharry lorayne\nnext\nroy walton\npretty strong\nharry lorayne\nperhaps stronger\nharry lorayne
2001
personal collection Harry Lorayne
Pretty Strong
spectator removes three cards and remembers one of them, all shuffled back, card located, one of three
fourthright\nfour odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card\nphilip t. goldstein\nmatcho\nmilton kort\njack avis\nfourthright\nmax maven\nfourthright\nmax maven
2002
mawny notes Philip T. Goldstein
Fourthright
four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
the thinking cardman\none of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand\nphilip t. goldstein\nthink of an ace\ndai vernon
2002
flaunting five fanciful formulae Philip T. Goldstein
The Thinking Cardman
one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
the berglas effect\n- any card at any number
- jazz magic
- a foundation for miracles
- the bridge
- expect the unexpected
- the psychology of numbers
- on stage
- pointing the effect
- a different presentation
- sheer devilment
- an interlude
- in conclusion\ndavid berglas
2002
the mind & magic of david berglas David Berglas
The Berglas Effect
- Any Card at Any Number
- Jazz Magic
- A Foundation For Miracles
- The Bridge
- Expect the Unexpected
- The Psychology of Numbers
- On Stage
- Pointing the Effect
- A Different Presentation
- Sheer Devilment
- An Interlude
- In Conclusion
lady in red\none of ten cards selected by putting paper clip on it, "you will choose the only red card"\nkarl fulves\nsubliminal force\nkarl fulves
2002
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Lady In Red
one of ten cards selected by putting paper clip on it, "You will choose the only red card"
fourthright\nfour odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card\nphilip t. goldstein\nmatcho\nmilton kort\njack avis
2003
... land notes Philip T. Goldstein
Fourthright
four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
the thinking cardman\none of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand\nphilip t. goldstein\nthink of an ace\ndai vernon
2003
... land notes Philip T. Goldstein
The Thinking Cardman
one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
all that jazz\nnumber of card stopped at is counted from deck to find selection, flexible method\nr. paul wilson
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 R. Paul Wilson
All That Jazz
number of card stopped at is counted from deck to find selection, flexible method
named location\nstacking cards so they can be spelled to by using the name of the spectator, as a multiple out\nsteve beam
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Steve Beam
Named Location
stacking cards so they can be spelled to by using the name of the spectator, as a multiple out
zero tolerance\nthought of card is divined, several methods\nsteve beam\ndoug canning
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Steve Beam, Doug Canning
spell found\nsingle card prediction, thought of number is counted and name spelled to arrive at card, flexible method\njuan esteban varela
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Juan Esteban Varela
Spell Found
single card prediction, thought of number is counted and name spelled to arrive at card, flexible method
all-outs think-of-a-card\none of nine, using a three-spot to locate card\nmilton kort\nsimple arithmetic\ndai vernon
2005
all-outs think-of-a-card Milton Kort
jazz chart & favorite licks\nstrategies
- opening gambits
- cheating
- a favorite lick
- formula lick
- superior lick
- quick lick
- last dance
- tips and tools\neric mead\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon
2006
tangled web Eric Mead
Jazz Chart & Favorite Licks
strategies
- Opening Gambits
- Cheating
- A Favorite Lick
- Formula Lick
- Superior Lick
- Quick Lick
- Last Dance
- Tips and Tools
out of outs\nvariation of out of sight out of mind\nerik nordvall\nout of sight - out of mind\ndai vernon\nno questions asked\njerry sadowitz
2006
erik nordvall lecture notes asia 2006 Erik Nordvall
card stab\ncovered by newspaper\nchristoph borer\nmichel gammenthaler\nloft\nchristoph borer\nmichel gammenthaler
2006
compilation Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler
robo-con\ncards taken from either end of tabled row, values added, outcome predicted, two-way out
- wallet idea (himber wallet with slit in middle)
- double cut (two-way out prediction from fulves's "the magic book")\nkarl fulves
2006
prolix Karl Fulves
Robo-Con
cards taken from either end of tabled row, values added, outcome predicted, two-way out
- Wallet idea (Himber wallet with slit in middle)
- Double cut (two-way out prediction from Fulves's "The Magic Book")
shuffle estimation\nestimated seventeenth placement during overhand shuffle, a three used to locate selection\nharry riser\nmum, may 1990
2006
secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser
Shuffle Estimation
estimated seventeenth placement during overhand shuffle, a Three used to locate selection
s.w.estimation\n"self-working estimation", restricted estimation, managed estimation
spectator cuts to a card and remembers it in half the deck, three value used to locate selection\nharry riser\nmum, july 1996
2006
secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser
S.W.Estimation
"Self-Working Estimation", restricted estimation, managed estimation
spectator cuts to a card and remembers it in half the deck, Three value used to locate selection
fate, chance, freewill\nfeaturing a multiple out force\njustin higham\nthe magician, the fool, and the wheel of fortune\njustin higham
2007
best of friends — volume iii Justin Higham
micawber\ncard is freely named, deck is removed from box and to show one card is reversed in the deck. this reversed card is used to locate the named card.\nstewart james\nlinking ring oct 1952
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Micawber
Card is freely named, deck is removed from box and to show one card is reversed in the deck. This reversed card is used to locate the named card.
un-cards\nprediction "you will select the only red card", faces-backs-ambiguity\nnick trost\narthur carter
2008
subtle card creations - volume 1 Nick Trost, Arthur Carter
Un-Cards
prediction "you will select the only red card", faces-backs-ambiguity
bill miesel's "red card prediction"\nprediction "you will select the only red card", faces-backs-ambiguity\nwilliam p. miesel\narthur carter
2008
subtle card creations - volume 1 William P. Miesel, Arthur Carter
Bill Miesel's "Red Card Prediction"
prediction "you will select the only red card", faces-backs-ambiguity
the magician, the fool, and the wheel of fortune\ntarot cards spelled to get to predicted playing card\njustin higham\nunexpected prediction\nedward marlo\nfate's datebook\nalex elmsley\nfate, chance, freewill\njustin higham
2008
dexterity manual Justin Higham
The Magician, The Fool, and The Wheel of Fortune
Tarot cards spelled to get to predicted playing card
deal, count, spell\ndifferent handling for the magician, the fool and the wheel of fortune with six-sided die\njustin higham
2008
dexterity manual Justin Higham
Deal, Count, Spell
Different handling for The Magician, The Fool and The Wheel of Fortune with six-sided die
business card prediction\nprediction printed on business card, "trick that cannot be explained" type procedure for the force\ndavid solomon\nbusiness card prediction\ndavid solomon
2009
solomon's notes David Solomon
Business Card Prediction
prediction printed on business card, "trick that cannot be explained" type procedure for the force
the thinking cardman\none of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand\nmax maven\nthe thinking cardman\nphilip t. goldstein
2009
las vegas lecture Max Maven
The Thinking Cardman
one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
treasure hunt\nthree of diamonds used to find selection via multiple out\nryan schlutz\nharry lorayne\nthree for the money\nharry lorayne
2011
making the cut Ryan Schlutz, Harry Lorayne
Treasure Hunt
Three of Diamonds used to find selection via multiple out
lucky thirteen\nthree-spot as for multiple outs in thirteen-card packet\nharry lorayne\na lorayne storm\nharry lorayne
2011
special effects Harry Lorayne
Lucky Thirteen
Three-spot as for multiple outs in thirteen-card packet
party of six\nsix people each choose a card and go on stage, stand in a row. spectator in the audience (holding prediction) chooses one by spelling. prediction matches the card held by person on stage\ndavid acer\nparty of six\ndavid acer
2011
more power to you David Acer
Party of Six
six people each choose a card and go on stage, stand in a row. Spectator in the audience (holding prediction) chooses one by spelling. Prediction matches the card held by person on stage
the thinking cardman\none of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand\nmax maven\nthe thinking cardman\nphilip t. goldstein
2011
hollywood hyperbole Max Maven
The Thinking Cardman
one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
fourthright\nfour odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card\nmax maven\nfourthright\nphilip t. goldstein
2011
ideas by max Max Maven
Fourthright
four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
the trick that andy warhol could have explained\n\nroberto giobbi\ndai vernon\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon
2012
confidences Roberto Giobbi, Dai Vernon
jazzing baker\nbased on al baker's acaan. has elements of improvisation with memorized deck to get a direct hit\njohn born
2012
seeking the bridge John Born
Jazzing Baker
Based on Al Baker's ACAAN. Has elements of improvisation with memorized deck to get a direct hit
twelfth-method match\ncard is reversed in deck as prediction. card is cut to and selected, turns out to match the prediction as its mate. includes refinements by lee asher and john born\nsteve reynolds\nlee asher\njohn born\ntwelfth method\nedward marlo
2012
seeking the bridge Steve Reynolds, Lee Asher, John Born
Twelfth-Method Match
Card is reversed in deck as prediction. Card is cut to and selected, turns out to match the prediction as its mate. Includes refinements by Lee Asher and John Born
fourthright\nfour odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card\nmax maven\nmatcho\nmilton kort\njack avis\nfourthright\nphilip t. goldstein
2012
return to saint vincent Max Maven
Fourthright
four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
thanks to collins\ncard torn in quarters, one piece freely chosen, other quarters burnt, card restored in nest of envelopes\nsteven hamilton\nle dernier cri mutilated card experiment\nstanley collins
2013
the magic of steven hamilton Steven Hamilton
Thanks to Collins
card torn in quarters, one piece freely chosen, other quarters burnt, card restored in nest of envelopes
the 75% production\nlocating / producing a four-of-a-kind via improvisation
- performance
- end notes
- culling in advance
- non-linear culling
- shuffling after culling
- recycling knowledge
- the key to improvisation\njustin higham\njoe riding, new style gambling routine (no date)\nother approaches\njustin higham\nthe previous effect\njustin higham\nthe trick with no method\njustin higham
2014
the 75% production and the trick with no method Justin Higham
The 75% Production
Locating / producing a four-of-a-kind via improvisation
- Performance
- End Notes
- Culling in Advance
- Non-Linear Culling
- Shuffling After Culling
- Recycling Knowledge
- The Key to Improvisation
other approaches\n- leaving the selection till last
- without a selection
- pseudo-memory presentation
- 100% production
- 50% production
- other 50% productions
- 50% ambitious production\njustin higham\nthe 75% production\njustin higham
2014
the 75% production and the trick with no method Justin Higham
Other Approaches
- Leaving the selection till last
- Without a selection
- Pseudo-Memory Presentation
- 100% Production
- 50% Production
- Other 50% Productions
- 50% Ambitious Production
the previous effect\nhow to lead into the 75% production
- basic procedure
- end notes
- spread-cutting\njustin higham\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon\nthe 75% production\njustin higham
2014
the 75% production and the trick with no method Justin Higham
the trick with no method\ndifferent handlings / situations for improvised card magic\njustin higham\nthe 75% production\njustin higham
2014
the 75% production and the trick with no method Justin Higham
The Trick With No Method
Different handlings / situations for improvised card magic
spread control (any card locates)\nthree selections, using any card to improvise getting to selection\nharry lorayne\nquick trick\nharry lorayne
2015
jawdroppers! Harry Lorayne
Spread Control (Any Card Locates)
three selections, using any card to improvise getting to selection
quick trick\nselection is spelled to with random card, it appears reversed\nharry lorayne\nspread control (any card locates)\nharry lorayne
2015
jawdroppers! Harry Lorayne
Quick Trick
selection is spelled to with random card, it appears reversed
mote-monte\nperformer cuts four piles, spectator choses one, top card is queen, other top cards kings, or vice versa
- shawn p. tenhoff/yuki kadoya variation\nso sato
2016
the secrets of so sato So Sato
Mote-Monte
performer cuts four piles, spectator choses one, top card is queen, other top cards kings, or vice versa
- Shawn P. Tenhoff/Yuki Kadoya Variation
yin yang divide\nsix cards chosen, separated into two groups of three and each added up, both totals predicted\nso sato
2016
the secrets of so sato So Sato
Yin Yang Divide
six cards chosen, separated into two groups of three and each added up, both totals predicted
prediction at risk\ncard from red-backed deck matches card from blue-backed deck, also predicted in envelope, himber wallet\nroberto giobbi\nrepeat "do as i do"\ndai vernon
2016
standup card magic Roberto Giobbi
Prediction at Risk
card from red-backed deck matches card from blue-backed deck, also predicted in envelope, Himber wallet
the unexpected wild card\nfair selection matched by packet of duplicate prediction cards, on repeat the prediction packet changes to match new selection, "trick that cannot be explained"\npaul vigil\nunexpected prediction\nedward marlo\ntip - on the unexpected prediction\nedward marlo\nthe tamed card\ntommy wonder
2017
the doors of deception Paul Vigil
The Unexpected Wild Card
fair selection matched by packet of duplicate prediction cards, on repeat the prediction packet changes to match new selection, "trick that cannot be explained"
using equivoque in "the trick that cannot be explained"\nstrategy to get down to five cards\npaul vigil\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon\nthe moving pencil\nharry lorayne
2017
the doors of deception Paul Vigil
Using Equivoque in "The Trick That Cannot Be Explained"
equifinality\ncard composed of chosen suit and value from multiple tabled packets is predicted\nryan schlutz
2017
false anchors - volume two Ryan Schlutz
Equifinality
card composed of chosen suit and value from multiple tabled packets is predicted
forget to remember (updated)\nspectator thinks of a card that is related to a chosen card, card predicted, three-way out\nryan schlutz\n"forget to remember" (ryan schlutz, effortless effects, dvd)
2017
false anchors - volume two Ryan Schlutz
Forget to Remember (Updated)
spectator thinks of a card that is related to a chosen card, card predicted, three-way out
Inspired by
"Forget to Remember" (Ryan Schlutz, Effortless Effects, DVD)
macau casino shuffle #1\nace to king of hearts and spades are each shuffled, performer deal-mixes them, one is sorted, then both are in same mixed order, then spectator cuts one of the suits and the order matches prediction\nbob farmer\nmacau casino shuffle #2\nbob farmer
2017
the bammo tarodiction toolbox Bob Farmer
Macau Casino Shuffle #1
Ace to King of Hearts and Spades are each shuffled, performer deal-mixes them, one is sorted, then both are in same mixed order, then spectator cuts one of the suits and the order matches prediction
you can lead a gift horse to water but you can't look in its mouth\ndifferent way to end the previous tricks, with only the selection\nbob farmer\nyou can lead a gift horse to water but you can't look in its mouth\nbob farmer
2017
the bammo tarodiction toolbox Bob Farmer
You Can Lead a Gift Horse to Water But You Can't Look in its Mouth
different way to end the previous tricks, with only the selection
encephalonic predestination\nchosen and thought-of card (in relation to chosen one) are predicted, 1-0-1\nbob farmer
2017
the bammo gaffus maximus Bob Farmer
Encephalonic Predestination
chosen and thought-of card (in relation to chosen one) are predicted, 1-0-1
elimineight\ncard "randomly" generated from down under deal made to vanish, appear in card case\nsteve beam\nsteve's down under deal (semi-automatic card tricks iv)\nthe joker knows\npaul curry\ndiamonds are fourever\nsteve beam
2017
elixir Steve Beam
Elimineight
Card "randomly" generated from down under deal made to vanish, appear in card case
pretty strong\nspectator removes three cards and remembers one of them, all shuffled back, card located, one of three\nharry lorayne\npretty strong\nharry lorayne
2017
jawdroppers! two Harry Lorayne
Pretty Strong
spectator removes three cards and remembers one of them, all shuffled back, card located, one of three
箱中预言\n(prediction in the box) card chosen from deck freely, matching card as a prediction is found in a box placed aside previously\n张国洲 jojo
2017
the truth 真相 张国洲 Jojo
箱中预言
(Prediction in the Box) Card chosen from deck freely, matching card as a prediction is found in a box placed aside previously
the trick that cannot be explained\n\ncharlie miller\njohnny thompson\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon
2018
the magic of johnny thompson Charlie Miller, Johnny Thompson
the johnny thompson $100 prediction\nspectator stops face-up deal, card predicted, four-way out
- forcing deck
- himber wallet
- the four wallets
- the outs\njohnny thompson
2018
the magic of johnny thompson Johnny Thompson
The Johnny Thompson $100 Prediction
spectator stops face-up deal, card predicted, four-way out
- Forcing Deck
- Himber Wallet
- The Four Wallets
- The Outs
before the thought\neight to ten cards selected from table wash, highest card thought of, predicted in envelope
- marking the deck
- reveal using wallet\nryan schlutz\npentacle force\nbob farmer\npresentation idea: bill and ted\nryan schlutz
2018
false anchors - volume three Ryan Schlutz
Before the Thought
eight to ten cards selected from table wash, highest card thought of, predicted in envelope
- Marking the Deck
- Reveal Using Wallet
on magic, evolution and bottom-up design\ni: evolution and intelligent design
ii: the trick that cannot be explained
iii: bottom-up design in magic
iv: conclusion
v: references\nharapan ong
2018
principia Harapan Ong
On Magic, Evolution and Bottom-Up Design
I: Evolution and Intelligent Design
II: The Trick That Cannot Be Explained
III: Bottom-Up Design in Magic
IV: Conclusion
V: References
thoughts on "the trick that cannot be explained"\ni: introduction
ii: favorite "licks"\nharapan ong\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon
2018
principia Harapan Ong
降落伞/jls 找牌系统\n(parachute card location) jls: jazz location system. describes a system used to locate cards and perform the trick that cannot be explained
1. dead cut to the selection
2. name the position of the selection
3. impromptu 1-20 acaan\nxiaobo zhou
2018
enthusiasm Xiaobo Zhou
降落伞/JLS 找牌系统
(Parachute Card Location) JLS: Jazz Location System. Describes a system used to locate cards and perform The Trick That Cannot Be Explained
1. Dead Cut to the Selection
2. Name the Position of the Selection
3. Impromptu 1-20 ACAAN