to name any number of cards in succession without seeing them \n cards named one by one with deck behind backs, two methods \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
To name any Number of Cards in succession without Seeing them
cards named one by one with deck behind backs, two methods
the cards having been freely shuffled and cut into three or four heaps, to name the top card of each heap \n one ahead \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Cards having been freely Shuffled and Cut into three or four Heaps, to Name the Top Card of each Heap
das lesen mit den fingerspitzen \n deck behind back, performer names one card after the other, two handlings \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das Lesen mit den Fingerspitzen
deck behind back, performer names one card after the other, two handlings
the magician's will power \n with one-way deck improvement by downs \n david devant \n t. nelson downs
1909
the art of magic David Devant, T. Nelson Downs
hull's marvelous card prediction \n three cards predicted, one thought of, two methods, one with thayer's lock flap card box, predictions written on billets in clever way \n ralph w. hull
1932
"eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull
Hull's Marvelous Card Prediction
three cards predicted, one thought of, two methods, one with Thayer's Lock Flap Card Box, predictions written on billets in clever way
the lady and the gentleman \n two card prediction with billet index \n theodore annemann \n lady and gentleman \n theodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
the master mind \n two decks, three cards are predicted \n theodore annemann \n al baker
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann, Al Baker
a version of the al baker three billet trick \n three cards that are selected (one thought-of) and written on a billet are divined, stacked deck \n theodore annemann \n al baker
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann, Al Baker
A Version of the Al Baker Three Billet Trick
three cards that are selected (one thought-of) and written on a billet are divined, stacked deck
two card slate prophecy \n two cards divined and written on slates, stacked deck and forcing deck \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Two Card Slate Prophecy
two cards divined and written on slates, stacked deck and forcing deck
double prediction \n predictions with blue and red pencil match cards selected from blue-backed and red-backed deck, one forcing deck, other one stacked or marked \n purvis w. miller
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939 Purvis W. Miller
Double Prediction
predictions with blue and red pencil match cards selected from blue-backed and red-backed deck, one forcing deck, other one stacked or marked
lady and gentleman \n two card prediction with billet index \n theodore annemann \n two souls with but a single thought \n al baker \n the lady and the gentleman \n theodore annemann
1940
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann
marlo's think a card \n three thought-of cards are predicted on billets, one ahead, based on john scarne's "think a card" \n edward marlo \n john scarne \n miracle do as i do \n warren wiersbe
1941
early marlo Edward Marlo, John Scarne
Marlo's Think A Card
three thought-of cards are predicted on billets, one ahead, based on John Scarne's "Think a Card"
card voice \n three spectators pocket cards, a snoopy card tells them to performer, based on jordan's "the sagacious joker" \n theodore annemann
1941
the jinx 101-151 Theodore Annemann
Card Voice
three spectators pocket cards, a snoopy card tells them to performer, based on Jordan's "The Sagacious Joker"
change! thought! coincidence! \n card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted on three different colored cardboards \n bruce elliott
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Bruce Elliott
Change! Thought! Coincidence!
card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted on three different colored cardboards
a sub-conscious miracle \n performer blindfolded, deck shuffled by spectator, three cards called and any cards removed by spectator one by one \n jean hugard
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Jean Hugard
A Sub-Conscious Miracle
performer blindfolded, deck shuffled by spectator, three cards called and any cards removed by spectator one by one
miracle do as i do \n \n warren wiersbe \n marlo's think a card \n edward marlo \n john scarne \n blind date \n edward marlo \n one pack triple do \n frederick braue \n the third dimension \n nick trost
1946
mental cases with cards Warren Wiersbe
the calcutta mystery (first version) \n two card prediction written with different colored pencils, one ahead \n george g. kaplan \n "the bombay mystery" (george kaplan, marketed) \n oh! calcutta! \n dr. dan j. alessini \n oh calcutta \n john bannon
1948
the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan
The Calcutta Mystery (First Version)
two card prediction written with different colored pencils, one ahead
the calcutta mystery (second version) \n without the colored pencils, but with spectators initials, one ahead \n george g. kaplan
1948
the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan
The Calcutta Mystery (Second Version)
without the colored pencils, but with spectators initials, one ahead
parallels \n two decks, two predictions placed in books, as well as selections of spectator \n roger barkann \n parallels \n roger barkann
1948
the phoenix 151-200 Roger Barkann
Parallels
two decks, two predictions placed in books, as well as selections of spectator
calling the cards \n no. 1, shuffled deck spread face down on table, performer able to divine identity of freely selected cards with x-ray vision \n john scarne
1950
scarne on card tricks John Scarne
Calling the Cards
No. 1, Shuffled deck spread face down on table, performer able to divine identity of freely selected cards with X-ray vision
card clairvoyance \n card is cut in four packets, top card buried in each packet, four top cards are named \n unknown
1951
psychic magic - vol. 1
Unknown
Card Clairvoyance
card is cut in four packets, top card buried in each packet, four top cards are named
double thought \n two cards, one freely thought of, one ahead \n edward marlo \n four ways to go \n edward marlo \n logical double thought, plus one \n edward marlo \n double-ment \n simon aronson
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo
double thoughts - single deck \n two cards, one thought of, one ahead \n edward marlo \n double thought - single deck \n edward marlo \n double thought and two billets \n edward marlo \n a.m. \n unknown
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo
how to win three horse races \n forcing bank of a third of the deck, one ahead \n harlan tarbell
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6 Harlan Tarbell
parallels \n two decks, two predictions placed in books, as well as selections of spectator \n roger barkann \n parallels \n roger barkann
1956
the best in magic Roger Barkann
Parallels
two decks, two predictions placed in books, as well as selections of spectator
double thought - single deck \n two cards thought of found, one ahead
- stooge version
- the exchange version
- the key card version
- memory version \n edward marlo \n double thoughts - single deck \n edward marlo
1959
marlo meets his match Edward Marlo
gaffed method \n for "double thought", roughed mene-tekel deck, two methods \n edward marlo \n macho matcho \n jon racherbaumer
1959
marlo meets his match Edward Marlo
Gaffed Method
for "Double Thought", roughed Mene-Tekel Deck, two methods
mental flashes \n triple prediction, huge cards with numbers from 1-3 predictions are written on the back of the cards \n dr. stanley jaks \n gedankenblitze \n dr. stanley jaks \n outdone-doutdid \n robert dorian \n mental flashes \n dr. stanley jaks
1960
magic of the mind Dr. Stanley Jaks
Mental Flashes
triple prediction, huge cards with numbers from 1-3 predictions are written on the back of the cards
the pellet trick \n from "annemann's $50 manuscript" (ca. 1932)
(instructions by frank lane), three spectators select and think of cards and write them on pellets, performer divines them all \n theodore annemann
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Theodore Annemann
The Pellet Trick
from "Annemann's $50 Manuscript" (ca. 1932)
(Instructions by Frank Lane), three spectators select and think of cards and write them on pellets, performer divines them all
impromptu x-ray deck \n four selections returned to deck, performer names them, two methods, inspired by daley's "electronic vision" (linking ring, april 1951) \n edward marlo
1972
kabbala — volume 1 Edward Marlo
Impromptu X-Ray Deck
four selections returned to deck, performer names them, two methods, inspired by Daley's "Electronic Vision" (Linking Ring, April 1951)
double up \n two selections from topsy-turvy deck, position and identity are predicted, riffle shuffle method \n karl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Double Up
two selections from topsy-turvy deck, position and identity are predicted, riffle shuffle method
one pack triple do \n spectator and performer have half the deck each, three cards taken out by each, they match, two handlings \n frederick braue \n miracle do as i do \n warren 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
double vision \n two cards predicted on paper slips, using ballpoint pen with pencil lead, mirage deck \n sam dalal \n magigram (rough-smooth part, by sam dalal)
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Sam Dalal
Double Vision
two cards predicted on paper slips, using ballpoint pen with pencil lead, mirage deck
dynamic duo \n two spectators each take a card from half the deck from performer's pocket, both written on slips of paper by performer \n karl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Dynamic Duo
two spectators each take a card from half the deck from performer's pocket, both written on slips of paper by performer
oh! calcutta! \n two cards predicted, with two different colored pens \n dr. dan j. alessini \n the calcutta mystery (first version) \n george g. kaplan
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Dr. Dan J. Alessini
Oh! Calcutta!
two cards predicted, with two different colored pens
triple mate \n one removed and two thought-of cards found \n harry lorayne \n two minds and a mate \n simon aronson \n triathlon \n pit hartling
1976
the epitome location Harry Lorayne
burning questions \n questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl \n thomas alan waters \n getting the impression \n george b. anderson
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Burning Questions
questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
ghost image \n deck of blank cards, prediction of amount of cut cards and thought of card \n larry becker
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Ghost Image
deck of blank cards, prediction of amount of cut cards and thought of card
firestorm two \n top cards of freely cut to packets are divined, one ahead, red black separation kicker \n ron ferris \n harry lorayne
1982
best of friends Ron Ferris, Harry Lorayne
Firestorm Two
top cards of freely cut to packets are divined, one ahead, red black separation kicker
locus-pocus \n two cards, four methods
- locii two
- locii two ii
- loci two iii
- prediction variation \n edward marlo \n marlo's double christ location \n edward marlo
1983
marlo without tears Edward Marlo
threesum \n triple prediction on selected playing cards, with bingo chart (stover's "irrisistible force") \n thomas alan waters \n peter warlock's "caught thoughts" in "pentagram" vol. 10, no. 6, 1956. p. 49. \n days of force \n mel stover \n the irrisistible force \n mel stover
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Threesum
triple prediction on selected playing cards, with Bingo chart (Stover's "irrisistible Force")
Inspired by
Peter Warlock's "Caught Thoughts" in "Pentagram" Vol. 10, No. 6, 1956. P. 49.
houdini's secret \n no. 64, from houdini's notebooks, two cards selected by counting to numbers, both predicted, one-ahead \n harry houdini
1984
more self-working card tricks Harry Houdini
Houdini's Secret
No. 64, from Houdini's notebooks, two cards selected by counting to numbers, both predicted, one-ahead
circlet \n two cards, one with female and one with male symbol, prediction of two cards for a man and a woman, written on the fitting cards \n thomas alan waters
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Circlet
two cards, one with female and one with male symbol, prediction of two cards for a man and a woman, written on the fitting cards
four ways to go \n one card removed, two thought of, are found, one ahead, clocking \n edward marlo \n double thought \n edward marlo \n two minds and a mate \n simon aronson \n logical double thought, plus one \n edward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo
Four Ways To Go
one card removed, two thought of, are found, one ahead, clocking
a mental combination \n - a multiple coincidence
- impromptu power of thought
four thought-of cards matched with another deck, power-of-thought with two decks, see page 55 (addendum) for addition \n edward marlo
1989
so soon? Edward Marlo
A Mental Combination
A Multiple Coincidence
Impromptu Power of Thought
four thought-of cards matched with another deck, power-of-thought with two decks, see page 55 (Addendum) for addition
the joker thinks \n joker apparently divines the top two cards of two cut-off packets \n karl fulves
1989
easy-to-do card tricks for children Karl Fulves
The Joker Thinks
Joker apparently divines the top two cards of two cut-off packets
oh calcutta \n thought of and dealt-to card are predicted, one ahead \n john bannon \n the calcutta mystery (first version) \n george g. kaplan
1990
impossibilia John Bannon
Oh Calcutta
thought of and dealt-to card are predicted, one ahead
two minds and a mate \n card chosen, another removed and a third one though-of, all found \n simon aronson \n triple mate \n harry lorayne \n four ways to go \n edward marlo \n logical double thought, plus one \n edward marlo \n triathlon \n pit hartling
1990
the aronson approach Simon Aronson
Two Minds and a Mate
card chosen, another removed and a third one though-of, all found
topping mental topper - second effect \n four slips of paper with predictions, four spectators think of a card of a certain suit and transfer cards from top to bottom according to their value \n edward marlo \n topping mental topper - third effect \n edward marlo
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
Topping Mental Topper - Second Effect
four slips of paper with predictions, four spectators think of a card of a certain suit and transfer cards from top to bottom according to their value
a double prediction \n two cards, progressive spelling set-up, one-ahead, sixteenth card principle \n alex elmsley \n decision \n jules lenier \n semiquaver \n michael demarco
1991
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 1 Alex Elmsley
A Double Prediction
two cards, progressive spelling set-up, one-ahead, sixteenth card principle
logical double thought, plus one \n two cards thought of & one unknown card removed, all found, three methods \n edward marlo \n double thought \n edward marlo \n four ways to go \n edward marlo \n two minds and a mate \n simon aronson
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
Logical Double Thought, Plus One
two cards thought of & one unknown card removed, all found, three methods
gag card miracle \n 52 on 1 gag, then cards are selected with coins and the gag card, prediction of selected cards \n stephen tucker
1991
new close-up lecture Stephen Tucker
Gag Card Miracle
52 on 1 gag, then cards are selected with coins and the gag card, prediction of selected cards
the pickpocket \n cards of one color are put in performer's pocket who removes cards which are then divined by spectator three times \n t. nelson downs
1994
more greater magic T. Nelson Downs
The Pickpocket
cards of one color are put in performer's pocket who removes cards which are then divined by spectator three times
a two billet test \n cards thought-of and written on billets \n harry riser \n the three-billet test no. 1 \n al baker
1996
the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser
triathlon \n three card challenge location, sophisticated \n pit hartling \n triple mate \n harry lorayne \n two minds and a mate \n simon aronson \n tri-easy-thon \n michael powers
1998
das kleine grüne heft Pit Hartling
naming the card on top of four (or more) packets \n no. 19, top cards named one by one, but only shown at the end
- variation ("compelling a person to draw certain cards.") \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Naming the Card on Top of Four (or More) Packets
No. 19, top cards named one by one, but only shown at the end
Variation ("Compelling a person to draw certain cards.")
the bottom card - simple \n no. 2, behind back, glimpsing one ahead in front of the body \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Bottom Card - Simple
No. 2, behind back, glimpsing one ahead in front of the body
the bottom card and palming \n no. 3, deck behind back, card brought forward with next one palmed and glimpsed \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Bottom Card and Palming
No. 3, deck behind back, card brought forward with next one palmed and glimpsed
subtle reading of the index \n no. 7, glimpse when pulling up sleeve, then one ahead by glimpsing second card by lifting two and dropping bottom one after glimpse \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Subtle Reading of the Index
No. 7, glimpse when pulling up sleeve, then one ahead by glimpsing second card by lifting two and dropping bottom one after glimpse
fourtell \n prediction of four cards chosen in different ways, one thought-of, cut-deeper handling \n sam schwartz \n ahead of time \n karl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz
Fourtell
prediction of four cards chosen in different ways, one thought-of, cut-deeper handling
ahead of time \n predictions written on billets, one of the billets vanishes from hat and travels to card case \n karl fulves \n fourtell \n sam schwartz
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Ahead of Time
predictions written on billets, one of the billets vanishes from hat and travels to card case
open invitation \n "three trix"
repeat version of open prediction, predictions written on backs of previously stopped-at cards, all four cards shown at end \n karl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Open Invitation
"Three Trix"
repeat version of Open Prediction, predictions written on backs of previously stopped-at cards, all four cards shown at end
three-way match \n no. 3, two spectators think of a card and the performer, predictions written on slips, one-ahead, without cards \n unknown
2001
new self-working card tricks
Unknown
Three-Way Match
No. 3, two spectators think of a card and the performer, predictions written on slips, one-ahead, without cards
seen, not seen \n no. 41, card openly predicted, number up to ten named, repeated before both cards are shown \n karl fulves
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Seen, Not Seen
No. 41, card openly predicted, number up to ten named, repeated before both cards are shown
an opening \n two card open prediction type trick, card where spectator stops determined by numbers \n karl fulves \n 51 faces north \n stewart james
2002
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
An Opening
two card Open Prediction type trick, card where spectator stops determined by numbers
double entendre \n one card thought-of from half the deck and one touched, both found \n jack avis \n lewis jones
2002
ahead of the pack Jack Avis, Lewis Jones
Double entendre
one card thought-of from half the deck and one touched, both found
clear channel \n performer and spectator both deal through half the deck and leave one card face-down, both cards divined/predicted \n karl fulves \n stopper \n gene maze
2004
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Clear Channel
performer and spectator both deal through half the deck and leave one card face-down, both cards divined/predicted
tri-easy-thon \n card selected, thought of and removed, all divined
- impromptu method (clocking) \n michael powers \n triathlon \n pit hartling
2006
power plays Michael Powers
Tri-EASY-Thon
card selected, thought of and removed, all divined
cross colors \n deck separated in colors, unknown black card pocketed by spectator, guessed by spectator, then red card pocketed by performer and guessed by him, both match \n karl fulves \n number four in joe berg's private card problems \n eureka \n karl fulves
2007
prolix Karl Fulves
Cross Colors
deck separated in colors, unknown black card pocketed by spectator, guessed by spectator, then red card pocketed by performer and guessed by him, both match
whispering queens \n two queens appear reversed in deck, they whisper names of two selections and are shown to be next to the selection \n david solomon
2007
the wisdom of solomon David Solomon
Whispering Queens
two Queens appear reversed in deck, they whisper names of two selections and are shown to be next to the selection
a card behind \n spectator divines identities of three cards in increasing accuracy \n hector chadwick \n a beautiful mind \n r. paul wilson
2008
the mental mysteries of hector chadwick Hector Chadwick
A Card Behind
Spectator divines identities of three cards in increasing accuracy
mental flashes \n triple prediction, huge cards with numbers from one to three, predictions are written on the back of the cards \n dr. stanley jaks \n "mental flashes" in "the gen" september, 1951. \n mental flashes \n dr. stanley jaks
2014
the incredible dr. jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
Mental Flashes
triple prediction, huge cards with numbers from one to three, predictions are written on the back of the cards
have you got the nerve? \n one ahead trick with two cards chosen \n roger gorss \n edward boswell \n brad henderson
2015
the saturday morning session Roger Gorss, Edward Boswell, Brad Henderson
a.m. \n two spectators peek at a card, performer divines them, fair conditions \n unknown \n the three of clubs \n ralph w. hull \n unknown \n double thoughts - single deck \n edward marlo \n first method \n edward marlo
2017
michał kociołek live!
Unknown
A.M.
two spectators peek at a card, performer divines them, fair conditions
a beautiful mind \n spectator divines identities of three cards in increasing accuracy
- first method (rarely happens)
- second method (happens most of the time)
- variations
- another note on the second card
- lastly \n r. paul wilson \n a card behind \n hector chadwick
2017
think again R. Paul Wilson
A Beautiful Mind
spectator divines identities of three cards in increasing accuracy