mems from my note book\n"being a selection of useful recipes gathered at various times from different sources too numerous to enumerate"
- to render fabric fireproof
- fireproofing wood
- to clean velvet or plush
- to clean glassware
- to gloss and clean ivorine balls
- red billiard ball dye
- to dye flags, etc
- various coloured inks or dyes (red, blue, gold, white ink)
- varnishes
- to harden a felt hat, etc.
- varnish remover
- paint remover
- luminous paint
- porcelain fekes, etc.
- celluloid varnish
- to apply sealing wax evenly
- pads for thought readers
- reading through sealed envelopes
- ink for lightning artists
- stains
- black crayon for lightning artists
- dull black paint
- spirit gum substitute
- gold paint
- chemical slate writing
- trick seals\noswald rae
1926
between ourselves Oswald Rae
Mems From My Note Book
"Being a selection of useful recipes gathered at various times from different sources too numerous to enumerate"
- To Render Fabric Fireproof
- Fireproofing Wood
- To Clean Velvet or Plush
- To Clean Glassware
- To Gloss and Clean Ivorine Balls
- Red Billiard Ball Dye
- To Dye Flags, etc
- Various Coloured Inks or Dyes (Red, Blue, Gold, White Ink)
- Varnishes
- To Harden a Felt Hat, etc.
- Varnish Remover
- Paint Remover
- Luminous Paint
- Porcelain Fekes, etc.
- Celluloid Varnish
- To Apply Sealing Wax Evenly
- Pads for Thought Readers
- Reading Through Sealed Envelopes
- Ink for Lightning Artists
- Stains
- Black Crayon for Lightning Artists
- Dull Black Paint
- Spirit Gum Substitute
- Gold Paint
- Chemical Slate Writing
- Trick Seals
the telepathogram\nmagician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
The Telepathogram
Magician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck
the new nile divination\na spectator thinks of a two digit number, random numbers are added, the sum match with the thought of number\ntheodore annemann
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann
The New Nile Divination
a spectator thinks of a two digit number, random numbers are added, the sum match with the thought of number
triple coercion\ncolor, card and number are named and predicted, only number free choice, nail writer\ntheodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Triple Coercion
color, card and number are named and predicted, only number free choice, nail writer
slate psychics\nchosen card predicted on slate, then design duplication, using slate nail writer\nrobert parrish\nthe psychic coercion of the interrupted schoolboy\nthomas alan waters
1937
you'd be surprised Robert Parrish
Slate Psychics
chosen card predicted on slate, then design duplication, using slate nail writer
8 - use a thumb writer.\nhow to use thumb writer to get out of sticky situations\ncharles hopkins
1940
"outs" precautions and challenges Charles Hopkins
8 - Use a thumb writer.
How to use thumb writer to get out of sticky situations
a miracle of coincidence\nperformer writes number and name on unknown card, spectator selects same card again\npaul morris
1943
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Paul Morris
A Miracle of Coincidence
performer writes number and name on unknown card, spectator selects same card again
the thumbnail writer\non the problem of bad handwriting, automatic writing\ngeorge starke
1944
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv George Starke
The Thumbnail Writer
on the problem of bad handwriting, automatic writing
dice production and tricks\n1. production of a dice (with a handkerchief)
2. a mind reading trick (with a handkerchief)
3. dipping into the future (prediction on a business card, by herbert hood)\njean hugard\nherbert hood
1944
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Jean Hugard, Herbert Hood
Dice Production and Tricks
1. Production of a dice (with a handkerchief)
2. A mind reading trick (with a handkerchief)
3. Dipping into the future (prediction on a business card, by Herbert Hood)
radar pencil mental routine\none of four cards is picked up secretly, card is detected, radar pencil\nrobert a. nelson
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson
Radar Pencil Mental Routine
one of four cards is picked up secretly, card is detected, radar pencil
bi-mentalism\ncard is pushed in a deck, named card is found next to it, two versions:
1. stack and nail writer
2. svengali\nronald b. edwards
1945
my best Ronald B. Edwards
Bi-Mentalism
card is pushed in a deck, named card is found next to it, two versions:
1. Stack and nail writer
2. Svengali
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
subtle prediction idea\nprediction in envelope, held by assistant\nwilliam larsen
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation William Larsen
the back room\non maurice zolotow, dai vernon, bert allerton, annemann's use of the nail writer, tom osborne, jay marshall\nbruce elliott
1945
the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott
The Back Room
on Maurice Zolotow, Dai Vernon, Bert Allerton, Annemann's use of the nail writer, Tom Osborne, Jay Marshall
silver walls\npiece of paper is put between two coins, any number appears on the paper\nbruce elliott\ncircle of fire\npaul curry
1945
the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott
Silver Walls
piece of paper is put between two coins, any number appears on the paper
mental marvels\nwith general comments on mentalism, two numbers thought of and divined (psychological forces), last number or word always is right\nal cohn
1945
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Al Cohn
Mental Marvels
with general comments on mentalism, two numbers thought of and divined (psychological forces), last number or word always is right
tapping pencil\nspectator feels "impulses" that still pencil makes\nralph w. read\nminiature rapping hand\ndr. stanley jaks
1945/27
tarbell course in magic - volume 4 Ralph W. Read
Tapping Pencil
spectator feels "impulses" that still pencil makes
interstices\npiece of glass is put in envelope and pierced with pencil and knife, stays unharmed\nhoward a. adams
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Howard A. Adams
Interstices
piece of glass is put in envelope and pierced with pencil and knife, stays unharmed
the "truth or consequences" prediction\ncomedy routine, prediction what spectator a does to spectator b, and performer knows their names\ngeorge b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
The "Truth or Consequences" Prediction
comedy routine, prediction what spectator A does to spectator B, and performer knows their names
automatic writing\nautomatic writing turns out to be the selected card, way to write in mirror writing, see also p. 842\nbill woodfield\ncoptic enigma\nrobert parrish
1950
the phoenix 201 - 250 Bill Woodfield
Automatic Writing
automatic writing turns out to be the selected card, way to write in mirror writing, see also p. 842
racing aces!\nfour aces marked with an x on the back, covered each with three cards, aces vanish and appear in pocket, vanishing ink\ntom ransom
1951
the phoenix 201 - 250 Tom Ransom
Racing Aces!
four aces marked with an X on the back, covered each with three cards, aces vanish and appear in pocket, vanishing ink
x-it!\npaper torn in eight pieces, performer draws an x on four of them, the marks disappear and appear on the other pieces\nsam leo horowitz\nchristopher's "double cross"\nmilbourne christopher
1951
the phoenix 201 - 250 Sam Leo Horowitz
X-It!
paper torn in eight pieces, performer draws an X on four of them, the marks disappear and appear on the other pieces
one pound revelation\npound note between cardboards, name of free selection appears on note, then card itself appears between boards
- alternative routine - with borrowed cards\ntoni koynini
1951
toni koynini's card miracles Toni Koynini
One Pound Revelation
pound note between cardboards, name of free selection appears on note, then card itself appears between boards
- Alternative Routine - With Borrowed Cards
bill nord's ring on pencil\npencil pushed through a folded card, ring penetrates pencil, with bill-z-bub gimmick\nbill nord\njohn howie's ring on pencil\njohn howie
1952
jardine ellis ring on stick and ring on rope Bill Nord
Bill Nord's Ring on Pencil
pencil pushed through a folded card, ring penetrates pencil, with Bill-Z-Bub gimmick
the marked card\nspectator makes a cross on a card behind his back, other spectator finds the card by selecting it from a fan\naage darling
1953
i'll read your mind Aage Darling
The Marked Card
spectator makes a cross on a card behind his back, other spectator finds the card by selecting it from a fan
envelope prediction\nnail writer, anything predicted in three envelopes one into the other\nharlan tarbell\nfrank butler
1954/27
tarbell course in magic - volume 6 Harlan Tarbell, Frank Butler
Envelope Prediction
nail writer, anything predicted in three envelopes one into the other
john howie's ring on pencil\npencil pushed through a folded card, ring penetrates pencil\njohn howie\nbill nord's ring on pencil\nbill nord
1955
routines with the jardine ellis ring John Howie
John Howie's Ring on Pencil
pencil pushed through a folded card, ring penetrates pencil
(3) a pocket trick\npencil is removed from a box, color is divined, fake pencil\ntony corinda
1958
pencil, lip, sound, touch and muscle reading Tony Corinda
(3) A Pocket Trick
pencil is removed from a box, color is divined, fake pencil
(1) the billet pencil \nloading a billet in an envelope \ntony corinda\nchallenge prediction\ngene nielsen\nthe frankenstein affair\nal mann
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
different types of writers\na. described as "the swami gimmick"
b. described as "c" type
c. described as the band writer
d. described as the overnail writer
e. described as an "adhesive writer" (eric mason's boon)
f. described as the thumbtip nailwriter\ntony corinda\nboon history\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
Different Types of Writers
A. Described as "The Swami Gimmick"
B. Described as "C" Type
C. Described as The Band Writer
D. Described as the Overnail Writer
E. Described as an "Adhesive Writer" (Eric Mason's Boon)
F. Described as The Thumbtip Nailwriter
(g) alternative methods of holding the card\n\ntony corinda\nfrank chapman and ralph read's "20 stunners with a nailwriter", 1944
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
(g) Alternative Methods of Holding the Card
Related to
Frank Chapman and Ralph Read's "20 Stunners with a Nailwriter", 1944
(c) the carbon impression technique\nfor sealed envelopes, also with "no carbon required" paper\ntony corinda\n(a) the carbon prediction envelope\ntony corinda
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
(c) The Carbon Impression Technique
for sealed envelopes, also with "No Carbon Required" paper
section three: modesty and mentalism mixed\nexceptional uses of nail writer, henry slade, madam dis debar, carl franks, keeler, chung ling soo\ntony corinda
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
Section Three: Modesty and Mentalism Mixed
exceptional uses of nail writer, Henry Slade, Madam Dis Debar, Carl Franks, Keeler, Chung Ling Soo
no. 3. second variation of the no. 1 principle\nslip of paper is sealed between two pennies, spectator receives a though of date\ntony corinda\nburling hull
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda, Burling Hull
No. 3. Second Variation of the No. 1 Principle
slip of paper is sealed between two pennies, spectator receives a though of date
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
no. 10. two person telepathy\nmedium in other room gets a selected word from a book\ntony corinda\nfrank chapman and ralph read's "20 stunners with a nailwriter", 1944
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
No. 10. Two Person Telepathy
medium in other room gets a selected word from a book
Inspired by
Frank Chapman and Ralph Read's "20 Stunners with a Nailwriter", 1944
no. 11. a mediumistic effect\nmessage from a dead person\n unknown\njoseph rinn's " searchlight of psychical research", 1954
1958
the swami gimmick
Unknown
No. 11. A Mediumistic Effect
message from a dead person
Related to
Joseph Rinn's " Searchlight of Psychical Research", 1954
no. 13. the card in glass\ncard with prediction put in a glass, hole in glass\ntony corinda\neric mason\nmisdirection\nal mann
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda, Eric Mason
No. 13. The Card in Glass
card with prediction put in a glass, hole in glass
(5) the swami and the pencil\nperformer writes a prediction, spectator writes the same\ntony corinda
1958
pencil, lip, sound, touch and muscle reading Tony Corinda
(5) The Swami and the Pencil
performer writes a prediction, spectator writes the same
(2) quadruplication\none card is selected from a face up deck and signed, card is predicted with several ways, only odd back, written in an envelope and another odd card duplicate in performer's pocket. routine includes the no-gag (maurice fogel)\ntony corinda
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(2) Quadruplication
one card is selected from a face up deck and signed, card is predicted with several ways, only odd back, written in an envelope and another odd card duplicate in performer's pocket. Routine includes the No-Gag (Maurice Fogel)
(16) double-impact prediction\ncard is named and a position, the position is written on an envelope and the card is inside\ntony corinda
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(16) Double-Impact Prediction
card is named and a position, the position is written on an envelope and the card is inside
(5) misdirectional womentalism\ncard, number and city are predicted with beautiful assistant and bra-trick\neric mason
1959
two person telepathy Eric Mason
(5) Misdirectional Womentalism
card, number and city are predicted with beautiful assistant and bra-trick
visiting card gimmick\nnumbers printed on business card, spectator thinks of one, that on was crossed by performer\ntony corinda
1960
publicity stunts Tony Corinda
Visiting Card Gimmick
numbers printed on business card, spectator thinks of one, that on was crossed by performer
the "impossible" prediction\nprediction of anything named, on a piece of paper, two versions\nrobert a. nelson
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Robert A. Nelson
The "Impossible" Prediction
prediction of anything named, on a piece of paper, two versions
predicted action\nprediction of any actions a performer wants to perform in front of the audience\ndr. spencer thornton
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Dr. Spencer Thornton
Predicted Action
prediction of any actions a performer wants to perform in front of the audience
subliminal imagery\nwith ishihara color plates, spectator sees a correct number where he cannot see one\nthomas alan waters\nsublimagery\nthomas alan waters
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 Thomas Alan Waters
Subliminal Imagery
with Ishihara color plates, spectator sees a correct number where he cannot see one
sie machen das, was ich auch machen werde\nspectator and performer make a cross on a page in a book with the same title, it's the same page\ndr. stanley jaks\nyou cross as i cross\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Sie machen das, was ich auch machen werde
spectator and performer make a cross on a page in a book with the same title, it's the same page
dual control\ntwo pencils stick to the hand, based on an idea by g.w. hunter\nlewis ganson\nharry hickson\nalan alan
1967
the art of close-up magic - volume 1 Lewis Ganson, Harry Hickson, Alan Alan
Dual Control
two pencils stick to the hand, based on an idea by G.W. Hunter
gozinta pencils\ntwo different colored pencils change places, tube and pocket, then both pencils are put into the tube, which should be too small\ncecil keech
1967
the art of close-up magic - volume 1 Cecil Keech
Gozinta Pencils
two different colored pencils change places, tube and pocket, then both pencils are put into the tube, which should be too small
the autograph hunter's nightmare\npen vanishes and appear several times, in the end it travels to spectator's breast pocket\ndavid berglas\nmilbourne christopher
1969
the art of close-up magic - volume 2 David Berglas, Milbourne Christopher
The Autograph Hunter's Nightmare
pen vanishes and appear several times, in the end it travels to spectator's breast pocket
madam fifi's haunted house\nwriting appears on signed paper, feather moves inside toy house\njames a. conley
1970
the compleat magick - volume i James A. Conley
Madam Fifi's Haunted House
writing appears on signed paper, feather moves inside toy house
numerology\nca. nine called-out four-digit numbers written on paper and put in bowl, spectator takes out paper and it is predicted, disappearing ink, see p. 552 for credit information, see p. 608 for comments by mike rogers and sam dalal\nal koran\n"decision control" (syd bergson)
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Al Koran
Numerology
ca. nine called-out four-digit numbers written on paper and put in bowl, spectator takes out paper and it is predicted, disappearing ink, see p. 552 for credit information, see p. 608 for comments by Mike Rogers and Sam Dalal
"ear it is"\nimpromptu vanishing sequence of pen and paper, behind ear\nharry crawford\nlouis tannen\nbill vanishin' cigarette\nmac king\nstick it in your ear\nmac king
1972
tarbell course in magic - volume 7 Harry Crawford, Louis Tannen
"Ear It Is"
impromptu vanishing sequence of pen and paper, behind ear
the man who was not there\npolaroid picture of performer is sent by mail, performer vanishes on photograph\ntony shiels\ngeorge arrowsmith's "remote control vanish"\nmailefactor\nthomas alan waters
1973
the compleat magick - volume i Tony Shiels
The Man Who Was Not There
polaroid picture of performer is sent by mail, performer vanishes on photograph
oh! calcutta!\ntwo cards predicted, with two different colored pens\ndr. dan j. alessini\nthe calcutta mystery (first version)\ngeorge g. kaplan
1974
the compleat magick - volume i Dr. Dan J. Alessini
Oh! Calcutta!
two cards predicted, with two different colored pens
double vision\ntwo cards predicted on paper slips, using ballpoint pen with pencil lead, mirage deck\nsam dalal\nmagigram (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
germain's paper\nbillet switch with pencil, unclear if by germain or jacques remanaux\nfrancis carlyle
1975
the magic of francis carlyle Francis Carlyle
Germain's Paper
billet switch with pencil, unclear if by Germain or Jacques Remanaux
the burning question\nbill in one of five envelopes, spectator names a number and finds bill, other envelopes are burnt\nbasil horwitz
1975
the compleat magick - volume ii Basil Horwitz
The Burning Question
bill in one of five envelopes, spectator names a number and finds bill, other envelopes are burnt
(1) the pencil that remembers what it writes\nafter examining pencil, performer knows what was written with it, electronics, no details given\nkarl fulves\netcetera\nharold bester\nchris hussey\nl. vosburgh lyons\nmartin gardner\npaul sweetman
1976
interlocutor Karl Fulves
(1) The Pencil That Remembers What It Writes
after examining pencil, performer knows what was written with it, electronics, no details given
tephramantic brainwave\ncard written on a piece of paper and burnt, ashes rubbed on an envelope and the name of the card appears, inside the envelope is a deck with the chosen card reversed, wax swami\nphilip t. goldstein
1976
the blue book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Tephramantic Brainwave
card written on a piece of paper and burnt, ashes rubbed on an envelope and the name of the card appears, inside the envelope is a deck with the chosen card reversed, wax swami
quick and easy\nthree numbers are divined by audience / predicted by performer, on business cards\ndan tong
1976
the compleat magick - volume ii Dan Tong
Quick and Easy
three numbers are divined by audience / predicted by performer, on business cards
the frankenstein affair\nseveral dead ants and a dead fly come back to life, ladybug recommandation\nal mann\n(1) the billet pencil \ntony corinda\nnotes\nal mann
1977
psycho-mentisis Al Mann
The Frankenstein Affair
several dead ants and a dead fly come back to life, ladybug recommandation
satan's nightmare\nprediction of tarot card and three digit number\nphilip t. goldstein\nhenry hardin\nwilliam lindsay gresham\nsatan's mail\nhenry hardin\nnightmare allez\nwilliam lindsay gresham
1977
the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein, Henry Hardin, William Lindsay Gresham
destiny's disciple\nwaiter in restaurant writes number on paper, which is later divined\nmarvin miller\ndestiny's disciple\njoseph dunninger\ndestiny's diciple\njoseph dunninger\nmarvin miller
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Marvin Miller
Destiny's Disciple
waiter in restaurant writes number on paper, which is later divined
target\nprediction in form of circle on business card, card is pinned by spectator exactly through circle\nmarvin miller\ntarget 2\njack bridwell
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Marvin Miller
Target
prediction in form of circle on business card, card is pinned by spectator exactly through circle
the anderson effect\nspectator read mind of performer, number written on slate matches number written by performer on piece of paper\nharry anderson
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Harry Anderson
The Anderson Effect
spectator read mind of performer, number written on slate matches number written by performer on piece of paper
an opener\nprediction written on a card, and card is folded, move to turning card over and presenting the outside as the inside, with special paper clip by bruce elliott\nal mann\nal o'hagan's effect "o'hagan's digitelepathy", 1958\nfate\nbruce elliott
1978
the tesseract Al Mann
An Opener
prediction written on a card, and card is folded, move to turning card over and presenting the outside as the inside, with special paper clip by Bruce Elliott
Inspired by
Al O'Hagan's effect "O'Hagan's Digitelepathy", 1958
where there's smoke\npencil gag, magnetic (mark weston)
flame of a lighter and handkerchief (jos bema / tommy wonder)\nfred robinson\nmark weston\ntommy wonder
1978
pabular Fred Robinson, Mark Weston, Tommy Wonder
Where There's Smoke
pencil gag, magnetic (Mark Weston)
flame of a lighter and handkerchief (Jos Bema / Tommy Wonder)
"anything goes"\nerasable prediction, one of three colors, clever wording\nlarry becker\neither-or effect\nrichard himber\ngene nielsen
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
"Anything Goes"
erasable prediction, one of three colors, clever wording
ho to broaden the possibilities\nfurther thoughts on the two-way erasable prediction\nlarry becker\neither-or effect\nrichard himber\ngene nielsen
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Ho to Broaden the Possibilities
further thoughts on the two-way erasable prediction
the perfect mental utility device - the anything goes tic board\nbingo presentation for the two-way erasable prediction, clipboard\nlarry becker
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
The Perfect Mental Utility Device - The Anything Goes Tic Board
bingo presentation for the two-way erasable prediction, clipboard
on the other hand\nideas for steel animal trap, abbott's daring spring trap, pencil snapped in two, fake hand in trap\nkarrell fox
1979
another book Karrell Fox
On the Other Hand
ideas for steel animal trap, Abbott's Daring Spring Trap, pencil snapped in two, fake hand in trap
significant digit\nno. 6, spectator writes number on one side of small paper, it is torn in half with writing down, performer knows which half has writing and the number, pencil writing transferred to moist finger\n unknown
1979
self-working mental magic
Unknown
Significant Digit
No. 6, spectator writes number on one side of small paper, it is torn in half with writing down, performer knows which half has writing and the number, pencil writing transferred to moist finger
the psychic coercion of the interrupted schoolboy\nslate in envelope, first the name of a card appears then a number, flap, mental masterpiece gimmick, chalk band-writer\nthomas alan waters\nannemann's mental masterpiece\ntheodore annemann\ntriple coercion\ntheodore annemann\nslate psychics\nrobert parrish\nthe satchel\npeter warlock
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
The Psychic Coercion of the Interrupted Schoolboy
slate in envelope, first the name of a card appears then a number, flap, Mental Masterpiece gimmick, chalk band-writer
doodle-ography\nspectator draws doodle with pencil on paper without looking, it described a thought-of scene from a book, pencil doesn't write\nkarrell fox
1979
another book Karrell Fox
Doodle-ography
spectator draws doodle with pencil on paper without looking, it described a thought-of scene from a book, pencil doesn't write
breaking point\ncap and pen interlude\nlooy simonoff\npaul harris\nbreaking point\nlooy simonoff\npaul harris
1980
close-up fantasies - book ii Looy Simonoff, Paul Harris
bill prediction\nfive numbered envelopes in glasses, remaining envelope contains bill and remaining number is predicted\nel duco
1980
el duco's lecture notes El Duco
Bill Prediction
five numbered envelopes in glasses, remaining envelope contains bill and remaining number is predicted
mystery vanish\nno. 2, spectator holds two coins and performer tries to make one vanish by tapping them with a pencil, pencil vanishes and appears in pocket, behind ear\n unknown
1981
self-working table magic
Unknown
Mystery Vanish
No. 2, spectator holds two coins and performer tries to make one vanish by tapping them with a pencil, pencil vanishes and appears in pocket, behind ear
pen kink\nno. 94, borrowed pen is placed away and then produced again\nmartin gardner\npen kink\nmartin gardner
1981
self-working table magic Martin Gardner
Pen Kink
No. 94, borrowed pen is placed away and then produced again
castle catch\nspectator writes a number on a card and shows it to another spectator, who opens a book on that page and remembers the first word\nal mann
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann
Castle Catch
spectator writes a number on a card and shows it to another spectator, who opens a book on that page and remembers the first word
dunninger's mind warp\nanecdote of dunninger convincing everybody not using a nail writer\nal mann\njoseph dunninger
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann, Joseph Dunninger
Dunninger's Mind Warp
anecdote of Dunninger convincing everybody not using a nail writer
cistella\npage and word of a book are selected, prediction is in a locked box, same book with a card at the same page, written on it is the chosen word\nal mann\nfile box\nned rutledge
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann
Cistella
page and word of a book are selected, prediction is in a locked box, same book with a card at the same page, written on it is the chosen word
misdirection\nways to cover the writing of a nail writer
- in a book ( window cut)
- the bookshelf (window cu)
- in the glass (corinda / mason)\nal mann\nno. 13. the card in glass\ntony corinda\neric mason
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann
Misdirection
ways to cover the writing of a nail writer
- In a Book ( window cut)
- The Bookshelf (window cu)
- In the Glass (Corinda / Mason)
it is an incredible coincidence\nsome blank cards are cut and put in pocket, several billets with numbers, spectator choses one and it matches the amount of cut cards, with larry becker's "ghost image" deck\ngene grant
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene Grant
It Is an Incredible Coincidence
some blank cards are cut and put in pocket, several billets with numbers, spectator choses one and it matches the amount of cut cards, with Larry Becker's "Ghost Image" Deck
challenge publicity e.s.p.\nfive esp symbols are sealed in envelopes and the envelopes are numbered, spectator divines symbols by matching them to a second set of esp cards on the table\nbasil horwitz
1981
the mental magick of basil horwitz Basil Horwitz
Challenge Publicity E.S.P.
five ESP symbols are sealed in envelopes and the envelopes are numbered, spectator divines symbols by matching them to a second set of ESP cards on the table
the hands only\nno. 92, pen clipped between thumbs is twisted in other position which is impossible to duplicate\n unknown
1981
self-working table magic
Unknown
The Hands Only
No. 92, pen clipped between thumbs is twisted in other position which is impossible to duplicate
comedy vanish\nno. 70, pencil under handkerchief vanishes and appears in mouth\nkarl fulves\nmartin gardner
1981
self-working table magic Karl Fulves, Martin Gardner
Comedy Vanish
No. 70, pencil under handkerchief vanishes and appears in mouth
pen ultimate\nno. 97, pencil put in one sleeves comes out from other sleeve, then it is stretched\nhoward wurst
1981
self-working table magic Howard Wurst
Pen Ultimate
No. 97, pencil put in one sleeves comes out from other sleeve, then it is stretched
"pen-ultimate"\nx drawn on a business card and card shuffled with other cards, spectator locates the card\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
"Pen-Ultimate"
x drawn on a business card and card shuffled with other cards, spectator locates the card
pastell\npast life presentation for a swami test, no method\nthomas alan waters\nmy own swami test\ntheodore annemann
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Pastell
past life presentation for a Swami Test, no method
optionail\nthree spectator's count their change, name and amount of the one who has the most is predicted, other applications of the principle\nthomas alan waters\nsam dalal's "magical musings" in "swami" vol. 3, no. 30.
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Optionail
three spectator's count their change, name and amount of the one who has the most is predicted, other applications of the principle
Inspired by
Sam Dalal's "Magical Musings" in "Swami" Vol. 3, No. 30.
indiair\nmethod for two-phase prediction, window envelope\nthomas alan waters\nsam dalal\njames g. thompson jr.\njet thought\njames g. thompson jr.
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Sam Dalal, James G. Thompson Jr.
variety and diversity of uses for the boon\n- introduction
- boon writing and audience size\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
types of demonstrations\n- mind-reading (two types)
- predictions
- mind control
- guessing stunts
- "starting device"
- occult
- variety of revelations
- conclusion\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
Types of Demonstrations
- Mind-Reading (Two Types)
- Predictions
- Mind Control
- Guessing Stunts
- "Starting Device"
- Occult
- Variety of Revelations
- Conclusion
a boon for all seasons\nprediction of the birthday and a number\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
the undisturbed deck prediction\nspectator cuts cards, two cards are predicted, three variations\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
The Undisturbed Deck Prediction
spectator cuts cards, two cards are predicted, three variations
crisp\nspectator has to guess, how many potato crisps are in a bag, he is right\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
Crisp
spectator has to guess, how many potato crisps are in a bag, he is right
vedoovoodoo\nvoodoo prediction, spot where the needle is pushed in\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
VedooVoodoo
voodoo prediction, spot where the needle is pushed in
birthday card\nbirthday divination with card, month and day are crossed out\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
Birthday Card
birthday divination with card, month and day are crossed out
cinders\nseveral paper balls, on is selected, the other are out of flash paper and are burned, the selected one has a prediction written on it\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
Cinders
several paper balls, on is selected, the other are out of flash paper and are burned, the selected one has a prediction written on it
monteboon\nthree coins monte, line drawn with pencil\neric mason\nbarrie richardson\namedeo vacca
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson, Amedeo Vacca
eye reading\nword is divined letter by letter, based on a u.f. grant idea\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
Eye Reading
word is divined letter by letter, based on a U.F. Grant idea
"bill divination"\nseveral bills in a bowl, one is selected and number divined\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
"Bill Divination"
several bills in a bowl, one is selected and number divined
thought projection effect\nthree information are predicted on a paper, paper is inside of a balloon\neric mason\nbarrie richardson
1982
a boon for all seasons Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson
Thought Projection Effect
three information are predicted on a paper, paper is inside of a balloon
cubicle\nspectator scrambled rubik's cube and throws it, number of yellow squares on top predicted\nphilip t. goldstein
1982
the magic of the cube Philip T. Goldstein
Cubicle
spectator scrambled Rubik's cube and throws it, number of yellow squares on top predicted
janussum\ntwo person write down a number, sum prediction on a slate (rashomon principle)\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Janussum
two person write down a number, sum prediction on a slate (Rashomon Principle)
passing a pencil through a loop of string half as long as the pencil\nno. 9, pencil with string through coat button hole\n unknown
1983
101 psychic tests
Unknown
Passing a Pencil Through a Loop of String Half as Long as the Pencil
No. 9, pencil with string through coat button hole
dubbook\nx is marked somewhere in the book, then a page is torn and again a x drawn on it, two words are divined, one by telepathy and one by clairvoyance\nthomas alan waters\ntony corinda\ntom sellers\ntom seller's "new age book test" (1933)\nthe crossword puzzle\ntony corinda\ntheodore annemann
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Tony Corinda, Tom Sellers
Dubbook
x is marked somewhere in the book, then a page is torn and again a x drawn on it, two words are divined, one by telepathy and one by clairvoyance
the vanishing penny\n"die verschwindende münze"
coin vanishes in cap of pen, then falls out of cap again\ndavid williamson
1984
for your eyes only David Williamson
The Vanishing Penny
"Die verschwindende Münze"
coin vanishes in cap of pen, then falls out of cap again
weird prophecy\nsum is predicted, numbers by telephone and from audience member, prediction is put in a dog clip and held by spectator\nal mann
1984
phantom voices Al Mann
Weird Prophecy
sum is predicted, numbers by telephone and from audience member, prediction is put in a dog clip and held by spectator
twinner\ncard is secretly written down, deck dealt and position of card predicted\nthomas alan waters\nannemann's mental masterpiece\ntheodore annemann
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twinner
card is secretly written down, deck dealt and position of card predicted