wanted - a card routine without cards!\ninvisible deck presentation for any named card to pocket, no method\ntheodore annemann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Wanted - A Card Routine Without Cards!
invisible deck presentation for any named card to pocket, no method
remote control improved\nodd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face\norville wayne meyer\nremote control\ntheodore annemann\nonce in a life time\njack vosburgh\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer\ncard not in wallet\nfred lessor
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Orville Wayne Meyer
Remote Control Improved
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face
remote control\nodd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face, red-blue sticky double backer\ntheodore annemann\n"remote control" (the sphinx, july 1929, max holden's column, description without method)\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer\nonce in a life time\njack vosburgh\nimpromptu remote control\nedward marlo\ntheodore annemann\nremotely possible\nkarl fulves\nchicago control - wrong ace\nkarl fulves\nthe three roses\nroberto giobbi\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Remote Control
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face, red-blue sticky double backer
magnetic mental control\nodd-backed card placed in deck is found by spectator from faces, rough-smooth\nralph w. hull\nthe magnetic mental control\nralph w. hull\ndie magnetische kartenkontrolle\nralph w. hull
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Ralph W. Hull
Magnetic Mental Control
odd-backed card placed in deck is found by spectator from faces, rough-smooth
with prearranged pack - a. memorized deck\ncard reversed in deck turns out to be any named card, ungaffed, stacked deck\n unknown
1938
greater magic
Unknown
With Prearranged Pack - a. Memorized Deck
card reversed in deck turns out to be any named card, ungaffed, stacked deck
the magnetic mental control\nusing two decks, spectator names odd-backed card, using red-blue backed rough-smooth deck\nralph w. hull\nmagnetic mental control\nralph w. hull
1938
greater magic Ralph W. Hull
The Magnetic Mental Control
using two decks, spectator names odd-backed card, using red-blue backed rough-smooth deck
red-vibro\nspectator puts any card in envelope, performer spreads second deck, it has one odd-backed card - the same as in the envelope\nthe great merlini
1939
the jinx 51-100 The Great Merlini
Red-Vibro
spectator puts any card in envelope, performer spreads second deck, it has one odd-backed card - the same as in the envelope
red and blue futurama\nfree selection in predicted on odd-backed card and changes back color\njames g. thompson jr.
1939
the jinx 51-100 James G. Thompson Jr.
Red and Blue Futurama
free selection in predicted on odd-backed card and changes back color
a super-superprediction\nperson names card which magician has transfered to another deck, roughed\nal baker\nsuper-superprediction\nal baker
1941
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
A Super-Superprediction
person names card which magician has transfered to another deck, roughed
coincidence? no. prevision? yes\nthree decks, two shuffled and dealt face up, at one point same card appears at same position, this card is reversed in the third deck\ngeorge g. kaplan\nthe "my best" coincidence\npeter kane
1945
my best George G. Kaplan
Coincidence? No. Prevision? Yes
three decks, two shuffled and dealt face up, at one point same card appears at same position, this card is reversed in the third deck
the new brain-wave deck\nordinary deck, using hindu force\ngeorge g. kaplan\ndai vernon\nthe brain wave\nrobert parrish
1948
the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan, Dai Vernon
the back room\non peter warlock, frank taylor, greer marechal, invisible deck pantomime idea by frank taylor\nbruce elliott\nthe invisible deck\nfranklin v. taylor\nmake believe\nj. b. bobo
1948
the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott
The Back Room
on Peter Warlock, Frank Taylor, Greer Marechal, invisible deck pantomime idea by Frank Taylor
effect no. 6\nspectator thinks of card as they are riffled by slowly, this card reverses at named number\nedward marlo
1951
the marlo miracle deck Edward Marlo
Effect No. 6
spectator thinks of card as they are riffled by slowly, this card reverses at named number
x-deck\nnamed card has an x on back\nedward marlo\nx-deck\nedward marlo\nx marks the spot\nedward marlo\nold marlo - new handle\nedward marlo\nallan ackerman
1953
the phoenix 251 - 300 Edward Marlo
(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)
one is face up\nspectator reverses a card in the deck and seals it, another spectator divines it, clever pre-show wording\ndr. stanley jaks\nomar's prophecies\ndr. stanley jaks\nfabulous concepts\nal mann\none is face up\ndr. stanley jaks
1959
more miracles in mentalism Dr. Stanley Jaks
One Is Face Up
spectator reverses a card in the deck and seals it, another spectator divines it, clever pre-show wording
omar's prophecies\ntreatise on the one-ahead triple prediction, sheets labeled with a, b & c
- part ii (replacing force with known data)
- part iii (on the selection of people, apparently random)
- part iv (staging the routine)
- part v (staging for brainwave)
- part vi (handling for the billet knife)
- part vii (handling for chuck smith's m-t pad)\ndr. stanley jaks\n(2) the billet knife\ndr. stanley jaks\none is face up\ndr. stanley jaks\njaks bester mentaltrick\ndr. stanley jaks\nomar's prognosis\nal mann\ndr. stanley jaks
1960
omar's prophecies Dr. Stanley Jaks
Omar's Prophecies
treatise on the one-ahead triple prediction, sheets labeled with A, B & C
- Part II (replacing force with known data)
- Part III (on the selection of people, apparently random)
- Part IV (staging the routine)
- Part V (staging for Brainwave)
- Part VI (handling for the Billet Knife)
- Part VII (handling for Chuck Smith's M-T Pad)
brain waves deluxe\n"i knew you would select this card" written on back of named card\nrobert a. nelson
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Robert A. Nelson
Brain Waves Deluxe
"I knew you would select this card" written on back of named card
der mysteriöse scarabäus\ncard is selected with scarab and same card is reversed in second deck, with different colored back\ndr. stanley jaks\nscarab without a brainwave\njack avis\ni knew that would be your card\ndr. stanley jaks\nmystery of the scarab\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Der mysteriöse Scarabäus
card is selected with scarab and same card is reversed in second deck, with different colored back
ein entzückender karteneffekt\nspectator marks one card behind back, it is the only card with a different back color\ndr. stanley jaks\ncharming card effect\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Ein entzückender Karteneffekt
spectator marks one card behind back, it is the only card with a different back color
sympathetic decks\nspectator find odd card from second deck (lorayne force), in second deck is found the mate\nharry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
Sympathetic Decks
spectator find odd card from second deck (Lorayne Force), in second deck is found the mate
grün-rot-geistino\nbrainwave deck but without the reversed part, card named that is seen\n unknown
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i
Unknown
Grün-Rot-Geistino
brainwave deck but without the reversed part, card named that is seen
geheime kräfte\nperformer signs unknown card from red deck on back and puts it into blue deck, spectator choses face-up card and signs it on face, it is the odd-backed signed card\nwim cloostermann\nmagische welt
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i Wim Cloostermann
Geheime Kräfte
performer signs unknown card from red deck on back and puts it into blue deck, spectator choses face-up card and signs it on face, it is the odd-backed signed card
die magnetische kartenkontrolle\nusing two decks, spectator names odd-backed card, using red-blue backed rough-smooth deck\nralph w. hull\nmagnetic mental control\nralph w. hull
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i Ralph W. Hull
Die magnetische Kartenkontrolle
using two decks, spectator names odd-backed card, using red-blue backed rough-smooth deck
kartenspiel und briefmarke\nspectator sticks stamp on back of any card, this card happens to have a stamp on the face as well and is predicted\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
Kartenspiel und Briefmarke
spectator sticks stamp on back of any card, this card happens to have a stamp on the face as well and is predicted
doppeltes geistino\nspectator touches card, it is reversed in another deck, repeat with different method\npeter warlock\njochen zmeck
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i Peter Warlock, Jochen Zmeck
Doppeltes Geistino
spectator touches card, it is reversed in another deck, repeat with different method
the ultra equivoce\nbrainweave, any card can be thought of\nedward marlo\nelmsley's ultra mental\nalex elmsley
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
a magical reverse\ncard selected in one deck becomes reversed in second deck, for force psychomatic deck is suggested\nwilliam terry culpepper
1965
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 William Terry Culpepper
A Magical Reverse
card selected in one deck becomes reversed in second deck, for force Psychomatic Deck is suggested
nightmare in black\nfreely selected and signed card, duplicate turns over in other deck, disappearing ink and "same deck" approach, see also p. 679 for reference\ndon nielson\nkarl fulves\np. 159 for reference to use of gaffed case by roy walton (a scarf called moebius)\np. 160 for handling variation by bruce cervon\nseven circles (may 1931)\nback story\nkarl fulves
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Don Nielson, Karl Fulves
Nightmare In Black
freely selected and signed card, duplicate turns over in other deck, disappearing ink and "same deck" approach, see also p. 679 for reference
Related to
p. 159 for reference to use of gaffed case by Roy Walton (A Scarf called Moebius)
geistino-perfekt\nbrainwave effect with different deck, twenty-six double facers alternate with twenty-six red/blue double backers, partial rough-smooth\njochen zmeck
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii Jochen Zmeck
Geistino-Perfekt
brainwave effect with different deck, twenty-six double facers alternate with twenty-six red/blue double backers, partial rough-smooth
dreimal andere farbe\nthree cards selected freely while performer deals through deck, they are the only odd-backed cards\n unknown
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii
Unknown
Dreimal andere Farbe
three cards selected freely while performer deals through deck, they are the only odd-backed cards
speak of the devil\ninitialed blue backed card wrapped in paper, card chosen from red deck turns out to be same blue-backed card\nalan brown
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Alan Brown
Speak of the Devil
initialed blue backed card wrapped in paper, card chosen from red deck turns out to be same blue-backed card
blue phantom\ntwo cards found blindfolded, one of them has different colored back\nben christopher\n"divination of two mentally selected cards" (e. g. brown)\nsuggestion by greg moore on p. 314\nblue phantom ii\nroy walton\nblue dice\nmarvin johnson\nvisible phantoms\nedward marlo
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Ben Christopher
Blue Phantom
two cards found blindfolded, one of them has different colored back
Inspired by
"Divination of two Mentally Selected Cards" (E. G. Brown)
the original r or b phantom\ncut-off packet counted in rest, faro placement, penelope\nedward marlo\nvariation and feat\ncharles hudson
1970
hierophant Edward Marlo
The Original R or B Phantom
cut-off packet counted in rest, faro placement, penelope
blue phantom ii\ntwo cards found, one of them has different colored back\nroy walton\nblue phantom\nben christopher\nthe blue phantom\nroy walton
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Roy Walton
Blue Phantom II
two cards found, one of them has different colored back
variation and feat\ncut-off packet counted in rest, faro placement, penelope\ncharles hudson\nthe original r or b phantom\nedward marlo
1971
hierophant Charles Hudson
Variation and Feat
cut-off packet counted in rest, faro placement, penelope
joker mental\nodd-backed joker placed next to mate of named card, joker transforms into named card\nrobert (bob) hess\njoker, jr.\nfrancis haxton
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Robert (Bob) Hess
Joker Mental
odd-backed joker placed next to mate of named card, joker transforms into named card
mental control\nred-backed card cut into blue deck, spectator names correct one, originally marketed in the 1930s, see also p. 504 for further information (ed marlo's phantom deck)\ndai vernon\nsam leo horowitz\nmental control\ndai vernon\nsam leo horowitz
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Dai Vernon, Sam Leo Horowitz
Mental Control
red-backed card cut into blue deck, spectator names correct one, originally marketed in the 1930s, see also p. 504 for further information (Ed Marlo's Phantom Deck)
joker, jr.\nungaffed method, odd-backed joker placed next to mate of named card, joker transforms into named card\nfrancis haxton\njoker mental\nrobert (bob) hess
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Francis Haxton
Joker, Jr.
ungaffed method, odd-backed joker placed next to mate of named card, joker transforms into named card
abracadabra\nthree odd-backed cards are inserted in deck, spectator chooses just those cards face-up\ntony binarelli
1972
card cavalcade Tony Binarelli
Abracadabra
three odd-backed cards are inserted in deck, spectator chooses just those cards face-up
double stranger\ntwo decks, performer and spectator chose a card, they turn out to be the only odd-backed, for credits see page 142\nderek dingle
1972
epilogue Derek Dingle
Double Stranger
two decks, performer and spectator chose a card, they turn out to be the only odd-backed, for credits see page 142
marlo's phantom deck\nred-blue rough-smooth deck
- first effect: spectator stops at only odd-backed card, open prediction with backs
- second effect: thought of card has odd back
- third effect: touched card has odd back\nedward marlo
1972
kabbala - volume 1 Edward Marlo
Marlo's Phantom Deck
red-blue rough-smooth deck
- First Effect: spectator stops at only odd-backed card, Open Prediction with backs
- Second Effect: thought of card has odd back
- Third Effect: touched card has odd back
tennessee swindle ... or 'hello cousin'\ntwo decks, cards is revealed and predicted, reversed in second deck\ndavid douglas
1972
the compleat magick - volume i David Douglas
Tennessee Swindle ... or 'Hello Cousin'
two decks, cards is revealed and predicted, reversed in second deck
tiptoe telepathy\nmedium divines playing cards singly and also a bunch of cards, then she reverses a card in another room which is the same card the audience constructed\njack kent tillar
1972
the compleat magick - volume i Jack Kent Tillar
Tiptoe Telepathy
medium divines playing cards singly and also a bunch of cards, then she reverses a card in another room which is the same card the audience constructed
one shot brainwave\nriffle shuffling unroughed card next to named card, posed as a problem\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique - preliminary notes on part one Karl Fulves
One Shot Brainwave
riffle shuffling unroughed card next to named card, posed as a problem
humming with hummer\ncard at thought-of number signed on face, later it is the only odd-backed card with the thought-of number on its back\njon racherbaumer
1973
kabbala - volume 2 Jon Racherbaumer
Humming with Hummer
card at thought-of number signed on face, later it is the only odd-backed card with the thought-of number on its back
alpha card act\n- first trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
- second trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the three of hearts on face, but later the nine of hearts is initialed on face and on back)
- third trick (two cards reversed in two decks match)\nfrancis j. baker
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Francis J. Baker
Alpha Card Act
- First Trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
- Second Trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the Three of Hearts on face, but later the Nine of Hearts is initialed on face and on back)
- Third Trick (two cards reversed in two decks match)
swindled!!!\ntwo decks, spectator turns card over in his deck, same card is turned over in other deck\ngene nielsen
1973
the compleat magick - volume i Gene Nielsen
Swindled!!!
two decks, spectator turns card over in his deck, same card is turned over in other deck
in case of a miss\nspectator chooses odd-backed card via face-up spread force, based on different coatings\nedward marlo
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
In Case of a Miss
spectator chooses odd-backed card via face-up spread force, based on different coatings
shoot out\nspectator shoots at a board with cards, with a suction-cup dart gun\njesse j. langston jr.
1974
the compleat magick - volume i Jesse J. Langston Jr.
Shoot Out
spectator shoots at a board with cards, with a suction-cup dart gun
check mate\ntwo decks, card turned over also card next to reversed card is the same as in second deck\nthomas alan waters
1974
the compleat magick - volume i Thomas Alan Waters
Check Mate
two decks, card turned over also card next to reversed card is the same as in second deck
total involvement\nfrom several cards spectator thinks of odd-backed card\nrick johnsson\njerry mentzer
1975
card cavalcade 3 Rick Johnsson, Jerry Mentzer
Total Involvement
from several cards spectator thinks of odd-backed card
the out of sight card miracle\n"invisible deck" trick with verbal force of selection and ungaffed deck\nroger smith
1975
smith's mini-lecture notes no. 1 Roger Smith
The Out of Sight Card Miracle
"invisible deck" trick with verbal force of selection and ungaffed deck
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
the odd-colored back\nsix face-up cards shown, spectator always picks the card with an odd colored back\nnick trost\neight-card brainwave\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part one Nick Trost
The Odd-colored Back
Six face-up cards shown, spectator always picks the card with an odd colored back
straight-deck brainwave\nnamed card has different back color, different approaches:
- optica deck
- 104 thin cards in roughed pairs
- chemical backs
- gaffed mat\nkarl fulves\nlaunch pad\nkarl fulves
1976
interlocutor Karl Fulves
Straight-Deck Brainwave
named card has different back color, different approaches:
- Optica deck
- 104 thin cards in roughed pairs
- chemical backs
- gaffed mat
(4) ships that pass\nspectator mails a card to you and you on the same day a card to him, when envelopes are opened, the cards have transposed
- variation a: cards are the same card
- variation b: full decks are mailed with one reversed card
- variation c: spectator mails a card to himself and it changes to another or has now performers signature
posed as problems\nkarl fulves
1976
interlocutor Karl Fulves
(4) Ships That Pass
spectator mails a card to you and you on the same day a card to him, when envelopes are opened, the cards have transposed
- Variation A: cards are the same card
- Variation B: full decks are mailed with one reversed card
- Variation C: spectator mails a card to himself and it changes to another or has now performers signature
posed as problems
the blue phantom\nno. 54, two cards found, one of them has different colored back\nroy walton\nblue phantom ii\nroy walton
1976
self-working card tricks Roy Walton
The Blue Phantom
No. 54, two cards found, one of them has different colored back
"visual thought projection"\nfive unknown cards from jumbo deck put on stand, one chosen, same card is reversed and odd-backed in another deck\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
"Visual Thought Projection"
five unknown cards from jumbo deck put on stand, one chosen, same card is reversed and odd-backed in another deck
prediculous\ncards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be kings of hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at\nstephen minch\nprediculous\nstephen minch
1977
creations of a magical madman Stephen Minch
Prediculous
cards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be Kings of Hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at
impromptu ultra mental\nhalf pass version, see "author's note" for credit information\nallan ackerman\nbruce cervon\ngaffless brainwave\nkarl fulves\nauthor's note\nallan ackerman\njiscemah\ntyler wilson
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman, Bruce Cervon
Impromptu Ultra Mental
half pass version, see "Author's Note" for credit information
second sight\nspectator spreads deck in his hand, choses card with different colored back\nron wilson\nsecond sight\nron wilson
1978
lecture notes Ron Wilson
Second Sight
spectator spreads deck in his hand, choses card with different colored back
brainstorm iii\neffect with full deck outlined, no method given\nkarl fulves\nbrainstorm\nkarl fulves\nfather cyprian\nsam schwartz
1979
interlocutor Karl Fulves
peek-a-brain\nspectator peeks at a card and reverses it, in prediction deck the same card is shown reversed (before spectator shows his)\nkarrell fox\ndo as i did\ndarwin ortiz
1979
another book Karrell Fox
Peek-a-Brain
spectator peeks at a card and reverses it, in prediction deck the same card is shown reversed (before spectator shows his)
sixtet\nwith packet and false count, card is not reversed, only odd-backed\njerry k. hartman\nbrainwave dectet\njerry k. hartman
1980
the chronicles Jerry K. Hartman
Sixtet
with packet and false count, card is not reversed, only odd-backed
productions - steals - loads\nstealing from the topit, with applications
- xii-a. direct steal
1) egg on fan
2) invisible deck
3) cups & balls
4) dye tube
5) produce scissors
6) balloon to dove
7) flames from hands
8) fishbowl production
9) fountain of silks
- xii-b. indirect steal
1) rabbit and tray
2) molding a rabbit\nbob fitch
1980
topit again & again Bob Fitch
Productions - Steals - Loads
stealing from the topit, with applications
- XII-A. Direct Steal
1) Egg on fan
2) Invisible deck
3) Cups & Balls
4) Dye Tube
5) Produce scissors
6) Balloon to Dove
7) Flames from Hands
8) Fishbowl production
9) Fountain of Silks
- XII-B. Indirect Steal
1) Rabbit and Tray
2) Molding a Rabbit
mental blockbuster prediction\ntwo packs, magician reverses card in one, then spectator in other deck, they match, repeat, brainwave & multeffect cards\njuan tamariz\nverne chesbro\njames g. thompson jr.
1982
pabular Juan Tamariz, Verne Chesbro, James G. Thompson Jr.
Mental Blockbuster Prediction
two packs, magician reverses card in one, then spectator in other deck, they match, repeat, Brainwave & Multeffect Cards
twinkey\nnamed card is shuffled face up in the deck, same card is reversed in second pack and the card above the reversed card is the same as well as in the shuffled pack\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twinkey
named card is shuffled face up in the deck, same card is reversed in second pack and the card above the reversed card is the same as well as in the shuffled pack
tidal wave\nimpromptu brainwave, one deck used as two decks, four applications, see credit corrections on pages 834, 864, 1092\nharry lorayne\nken krenzel\nbrain waived\njon racherbaumer\nlee freed\nmedallion meets tidal wave\njohn hostler
1983
apocalypse vol. 6-10 Harry Lorayne, Ken Krenzel
Tidal Wave
impromptu brainwave, one deck used as two decks, four applications, see credit corrections on pages 834, 864, 1092
windecks\ncard is selected and number written on it, in a second deck the card is found reversed and the number is written on it\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Windecks
card is selected and number written on it, in a second deck the card is found reversed and the number is written on it
on brainwave\nreprinted from footnote in practical mental effects, p. 279, with comment by karl fulves\njohn j. crimmins jr.
1983
a history of the brainwave principle John J. Crimmins Jr.
On Brainwave
reprinted from footnote in Practical Mental Effects, p. 279, with comment by Karl Fulves
from the end of my cigar - excerpt\ninterview with vernon about the brainwave deck, 1977\ndai vernon\npatrick page
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Dai Vernon, Patrick Page
From the End of my Cigar - Excerpt
interview with Vernon about the brainwave deck, 1977
the brainwave principle\nhistory of its development, starting in 1921 ("edward bagshawe's reverse deck may have been the first brainwave deck.")\nkarl fulves
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Karl Fulves
The Brainwave Principle
history of its development, starting in 1921 ("Edward Bagshawe's Reverse Deck may have been the first Brainwave deck.")
a super-reverse problem\nnamed card is reversed in deck\njudson s. brown\nthe sphinx, march 1929\nmysto, the masterpiece\neric f. impey
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Judson S. Brown
remote control\nreprint of original instructions, red/blue double backer, see only p. 45 for effect description by max holden from july 1929 sphinx\ntheodore annemann
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Theodore Annemann
Remote Control
reprint of original instructions, red/blue double backer, see only p. 45 for effect description by Max Holden from July 1929 Sphinx
remote control improved\nreprint of original instructions, odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face\norville wayne meyer\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Orville Wayne Meyer
Remote Control Improved
reprint of original instructions, odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face
magnetic mental control\nspectator names card he sees in deck, it is only odd-backed card, twenty-six pairs, 1934\nralph w. hull
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Ralph W. Hull
Magnetic Mental Control
spectator names card he sees in deck, it is only odd-backed card, twenty-six pairs, 1934
the auto mazo deck\n1934, see also p. 63 for comment by ralph w. hull
#1 thought of card reversed
#2 alternate reverse trick
#3 selected card found reversed
#4 selected card transferred from one half of pack to another
#5 three card monte
#6 the vanishing aces\ned balducci\nfrank mireider\nthe ultra mental deck\njoe berg
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Ed Balducci, Frank Mireider
The Auto Mazo Deck
1934, see also p. 63 for comment by Ralph W. Hull
#1 Thought of Card Reversed
#2 Alternate Reverse Trick
#3 Selected Card Found Reversed
#4 Selected Card Transferred from One Half of Pack to Another
#5 Three Card Monte
#6 The Vanishing Aces
the blue intruder\nnamed card is only odd-backed card, stack and sticky card, brief, 1935\nnelson hahne\nsmart magic (ralph hull, nelson hahne)
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Nelson Hahne
The Blue Intruder
named card is only odd-backed card, stack and sticky card, brief, 1935
super-superprediction\nperson names card which magician has transfered to another deck, roughed, 1936\nal baker\na super-superprediction\nal baker
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Al Baker
Super-Superprediction
person names card which magician has transfered to another deck, roughed, 1936
the ultra mental deck\nsee also p. 86
- named card that is seen is reversed
- freely chosen card put reversed in deck, matching three-of-a-kind turns over\njoe berg\nthe auto mazo deck\ned balducci\nfrank mireider
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Joe Berg
The Ultra Mental Deck
see also p. 86
- named card that is seen is reversed
- freely chosen card put reversed in deck, matching three-of-a-kind turns over
discussion of vernon's "brain wave deck"\nsee also p. 78\nkarl fulves\nbrain wave deck\ndai vernon
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Karl Fulves
mental choice\nreprint of instructions, 1939
- odd-backed card placed in deck, it turns out to be named card
- freely thought-of card is reversed by performer behind back\ndai vernon
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Dai Vernon
Mental Choice
reprint of instructions, 1939
- odd-backed card placed in deck, it turns out to be named card
- freely thought-of card is reversed by performer behind back
mental control\nred-backed card cut into blue deck, spectator names correct one\ndai vernon\nsam leo horowitz\nmental control\ndai vernon\nsam leo horowitz
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Dai Vernon, Sam Leo Horowitz
Mental Control
red-backed card cut into blue deck, spectator names correct one
conjuror's magazine column\nstory about brainwave, dai vernon, paul fox\nramee sami\nthe conjuror's magazine, july 1946, vol. 2 no. 7
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Ramee Sami
the invisible deck\nidea of pantomime routine with an invisible deck\nfranklin v. taylor\nthe back room\nbruce elliott
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Franklin V. Taylor
make believe\npantomime routine with an invisible deck, crediting taylor and marechal\nj. b. bobo\nthe back room\nbruce elliott
1983
a history of the brainwave principle J. B. Bobo
Make Believe
pantomime routine with an invisible deck, crediting Taylor and Marechal
the further adventures\ncard from one half thought-of, shuffled into other half, selection reversed, kind of brainweave with roughed deck, faro\nkarl fulves
1983
worknotes on brainwave Karl Fulves
The Further Adventures
card from one half thought-of, shuffled into other half, selection reversed, kind of Brainweave with roughed deck, faro
latnem artlu notes\nstarting with two separate halves, perhaps one ungaffed, faro\nkarl fulves\nmind wave\nkarl fulves
1983
worknotes on brainwave Karl Fulves
Latnem Artlu Notes
starting with two separate halves, perhaps one ungaffed, faro
brain waived\nsigned card travels in second odd-backed deck, interesting method, see credit correction on page lxix\njon racherbaumer\nlee freed\ntidal wave\nharry lorayne\nken krenzel
1984
the collected almanac Jon Racherbaumer, Lee Freed
Brain Waived
signed card travels in second odd-backed deck, interesting method, see credit correction on page lxix
sparrows tears\nspectator touches four cards: kings, four other selections turn out to have red backs, back color switches places then\njerry sadowitz
1984
cards hit Jerry Sadowitz
Sparrows Tears
spectator touches four cards: kings, four other selections turn out to have red backs, back color switches places then
visual thought projection\ncard from jumbo deck is selected, same card is found revered in regular deck, stage version for "the mystery of the scarab"\ndr. stanley jaks\ni knew that would be your card\ndr. stanley jaks
1984
the incredible dr. stanley jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
Visual Thought Projection
card from jumbo deck is selected, same card is found revered in regular deck, stage version for "The Mystery of the Scarab"
the master mind\nno. 68, deck put in pocket and apparently removed from other pocket, odd-backed siamese\n unknown\nkarl fulves
1984
more self-working card tricks
Unknown, Karl Fulves
The Master Mind
No. 68, deck put in pocket and apparently removed from other pocket, odd-backed siamese
siliwave\nspectator turns one card over behind back and places it in the center of the deck, it's the only red backed card\ngreg eanes
1985
the trapdoor - volume one Greg Eanes
Siliwave
spectator turns one card over behind back and places it in the center of the deck, it's the only red backed card
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
drop contrast\nonly red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer\nphilip t. goldstein
1985
fism madrid 1985 Philip T. Goldstein
Drop Contrast
only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer
have you thought of a card?\nthought-of card has different back, with details to psychological stop force\n unknown
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
Have You Thought of a Card?
thought-of card has different back, with details to psychological stop force
drop contrast\nonly red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer\nphilip t. goldstein
1986
mix '86 Philip T. Goldstein
Drop Contrast
only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer
second sight\nspectator spreads deck in his hand, choses card with different colored back\nron wilson\nin "genii" september, 1971\nsecond sight\nron wilson
1987
the uncanny scot, ron wilson Ron Wilson
Second Sight
spectator spreads deck in his hand, choses card with different colored back
prediculous\ncards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be kings of hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at\nstephen minch\nprediculous\nstephen minch
1987
the three faces of steve Stephen Minch
Prediculous
cards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be Kings of Hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at
do as i did\ntwo packs\ndarwin ortiz\ncopy cat!\nverne chesbro\njames g. thompson jr.\npeek-a-brain\nkarrell fox\nultra-mental deck routine handling\nken simmons
1988
darwin ortiz at the card table Darwin Ortiz
drop contrast\nonly red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer\nphilip t. goldstein
1988
das phil goldstein seminar Philip T. Goldstein
Drop Contrast
only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer
naturalized brainwave\nungaffed, method inspired by jerry andrus' "surprise reverse" (andrus deals you in)\nken krenzel\njerry andrus
1990
close-up impact! Ken Krenzel, Jerry Andrus
Naturalized Brainwave
ungaffed, method inspired by Jerry Andrus' "Surprise Reverse" (Andrus Deals You In)
drop contrast\nonly red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer\nphilip t. goldstein
1990
nycanotes Philip T. Goldstein
Drop Contrast
only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer
die einsame rote\none of twelve cards is selected, it's the only red card, with dice force\npino pan\nchristoph borer
1991
risque Pino Pan, Christoph Borer
Die einsame Rote
one of twelve cards is selected, it's the only red card, with dice force
plastic thought\nnamed card is found to be the only card with different colored back, deck in plastic bag\nchristoph borer\ncosmos\nchristoph borer\ncosmos\nchristoph borer\ncosmos\nchristoph borer\ncosmos\nchristoph borer
1991
magie Christoph Borer
Plastic Thought
named card is found to be the only card with different colored back, deck in plastic bag
not all psychological\nspectator stops at odd backed card\nedward marlo\nnot all psychological\nedward marlo
1993
simplicity at your fingertips Edward Marlo
riding the wave\nmentally selected card is found reversed in the deck, three different handlings\nscott robinson\ngaffless brainwave\nkarl fulves\nthe invisible deck\nmichael close\nallan ackerman
1993
the trapdoor - volume two Scott Robinson
Riding the Wave
mentally selected card is found reversed in the deck, three different handlings
the falling prediction\nstopped card in one deck, prediction is odd-backed card in second deck, roughed svengali\njohn riggs
1993
semi-automatic card tricks John Riggs
The Falling Prediction
stopped card in one deck, prediction is odd-backed card in second deck, roughed Svengali
gamma effect\ndeck shown back and front, card named, it's the only card signed by performer on face and with odd back\ntony binarelli
1993
card file Tony Binarelli
Gamma Effect
deck shown back and front, card named, it's the only card signed by performer on face and with odd back
brainweave\nungaffed handling of brainwave\nalex elmsley\nelmsley's ultra mental\nalex elmsley\nmental five\ndai vernon\nbrainweave\njames swain\nalex elmsley\nbrainweave\nalex elmsley\nbrainwave\nromán garcía\ntrick play\nbrian o'neill\nelmsley's brainweave\nharry riser
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
sacked notes\nmultiple cards variation of "sacked", problem of having named card in paper back with odd back\nkarl fulves\nsacked\nkarl fulves
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves
Sacked Notes
multiple cards variation of "Sacked", problem of having named card in paper back with odd back
mindbreaker\nspectator choses card in blue-backed deck, rest changes to red cards, inverted brainwave\ngene maze
1994
gene maze and the art of bottom dealing Gene Maze
MindBreaker
spectator choses card in blue-backed deck, rest changes to red cards, inverted Brainwave
red/blue mama fooler\nsticky tape\nmichael close\n"red/blue mama fooler" in "magic" december 1991.\nred blue mama fooler\nmichael close\nedward marlo
1994
a workers series sampler Michael Close
the brain wave\nungaffed, hindu forcing odd-backed card\nrobert parrish\nthe new brain-wave deck\ngeorge g. kaplan\ndai vernon
1995
great tricks revisited Robert Parrish
the un-marked deck\nselection made face-up (riffle force), it's the only obviously marked card on the back\nkarrell fox
1995
much ado about something Karrell Fox
The Un-Marked Deck
selection made face-up (Riffle Force), it's the only obviously marked card on the back
brainwave problem\ndeck spread face up, two cards named, deck spread face down, two cards are red-backed, they're the named one, posed as a problem\njohn scarne
1995
underworld John Scarne
Brainwave Problem
deck spread face up, two cards named, deck spread face down, two cards are red-backed, they're the named one, posed as a problem
happy birthday\nodd-backed card matches spectator's birthday card in date book\nsimon aronson\nfate's datebook\nalex elmsley
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Happy Birthday
odd-backed card matches spectator's birthday card in date book
the probable outcome\ncard from different deck put into cards, spectator names card when spread face-up, the card shows up again with different back, ungaffed\njohn scarne\ndoppelgänger location\njohn scarne
1995
underworld John Scarne
The Probable Outcome
card from different deck put into cards, spectator names card when spread face-up, the card shows up again with different back, ungaffed
the honor system\nselection is only odd-backed card in the deck\nsteve beam\nthe terminator\nsteve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 2 Steve Beam
the terminator\nspectator finds own card by dealing through and stops at only odd-backed card, two versions\nsteve beam\nthe honor system\nsteve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 2 Steve Beam
The Terminator
spectator finds own card by dealing through and stops at only odd-backed card, two versions
membrane\nspectator selects card with mark on back, mark on back is transfered onto card case\npaul harris
1996
the art of astonishment - book 3 Paul Harris
Membrane
spectator selects card with mark on back, mark on back is transfered onto card case
the invisible deck\nungaffed, memorized deck\nmichael close\nallan ackerman\ngaffless brainwave\nkarl fulves\nriding the wave\nscott robinson\njiscemah\ntyler wilson
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close, Allan Ackerman
naming the stranger\nspectator cuts behind his back and turns pile over, first card is odd-backed and named one\nkarl fulves
1996
13 prophets Karl Fulves
Naming The Stranger
spectator cuts behind his back and turns pile over, first card is odd-backed and named one
remotely possible\nspectator thinks of odd-backed card, ungaffed, psychological force\nkarl fulves\nremote control\ntheodore annemann\nriffle and think\nj. w. sarles
1996
blocking off Karl Fulves
Remotely Possible
spectator thinks of odd-backed card, ungaffed, psychological force
universal stranger\nknown odd-backed card placed in deck, open prediction procedure, other card found, odd-backed changed into this one, faro placement\nkarl fulves
1996
13 prophets Karl Fulves
Universal Stranger
known odd-backed card placed in deck, open prediction procedure, other card found, odd-backed changed into this one, faro placement
department of corrections\nred-backed card in blue-backed deck, spectator deals face-up and turns one card face-dwon, it's blue, rest changes to red\nkarl fulves\n"remote control" (annemann)
1996
13 prophets Karl Fulves
Department of Corrections
red-backed card in blue-backed deck, spectator deals face-up and turns one card face-dwon, it's blue, rest changes to red
shake, shuffle, and twist\ninvisible deck / triumph combo\nsteve bedwell\nshake shuffle and twist\nsteve bedwell
1996
the trapdoor - volume three Steve Bedwell
brainweave\nfollow up with play it straight type effect\njames swain\nalex elmsley\nbrainweave\nalex elmsley
1996
miracles with cards James Swain, Alex Elmsley
devil's date\n"two diary tricks"
card listed in diary is only odd-backed card in deck\nsam schwartz\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1996
underworld Sam Schwartz
Devil's Date
"Two Diary Tricks"
card listed in diary is only odd-backed card in deck
eight-card brainwave\nfirst published as "the odd-colored back" (the new tops)\nnick trost\nthe odd-colored back\nnick trost\neight bw plus two\nr. paul wilson
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Eight-Card Brainwave
First published as "The Odd-Colored Back" (The New Tops)
shake shuffle and twist\ninvisible deck / triumph combo\nsteve bedwell\nshake, shuffle, and twist\nsteve bedwell
1998 ca.
flexing and twisting Steve Bedwell
brute peace\ntwo decks, spectator names color and from one deck a card of this color is produced, repeated with suit and value, the resulting card is reversed in second deck\ndoug conn
1999
tricks of my trade Doug Conn
Brute Peace
two decks, spectator names color and from one deck a card of this color is produced, repeated with suit and value, the resulting card is reversed in second deck
cosmos\nnamed card is found to be the only card with different colored back, deck in plastic bag\nchristoph borer\nplastic thought\nchristoph borer\ncosmos\nchristoph borer
2000
anam cara Christoph Borer
Cosmos
named card is found to be the only card with different colored back, deck in plastic bag
mind reading?\nred backed card is put into blue deck, this card is selected\npaul curry\nmindreading?\npaul curry
2001
paul curry's worlds beyond Paul Curry
Mind Reading?
red backed card is put into blue deck, this card is selected
odd man out\n"was your card an odd card?", it is odd-backed and rest is blank, force\nkarl fulves\nbilly mccomb effect (the wizard, july 1947)\ndual impulsion\noscar weigle
2001
new card controls Karl Fulves
Odd Man Out
"was your card an odd card?", it is odd-backed and rest is blank, force
card not in wallet\ncard chosen freely from face-up deck, joker in wallet has same back as chosen card, rest is rainbow deck\nfred lessor\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer
2001
latter day secrets Fred Lessor
Card Not In Wallet
card chosen freely from face-up deck, joker in wallet has same back as chosen card, rest is rainbow deck
die kartenlegerin\nchosen card has pentagram on back\nchristoph borer\nkartenlegerin\nchristoph borer
2002
anam cara auf zirkeltour 2002 Christoph Borer
voo-doo\ncard is selected and pierced with a needle, same card is found in second deck reversed, with a hole at same position\nantón "mago antón" lópez
2003
la magia española del siglo xx Antón "Mago Antón" López
Voo-Doo
card is selected and pierced with a needle, same card is found in second deck reversed, with a hole at same position
seven sees\nspectator removes seven cards and signs one, they're inserted in rubber banded deck, selection pops out and has odd back\nkarl fulves
2004
under tension Karl Fulves
Seven Sees
spectator removes seven cards and signs one, they're inserted in rubber banded deck, selection pops out and has odd back
chinese prediction\nonly odd-backed card chosen, comedy bit with chinese prediction\ndave campbell\nfusion\ndave campbell
2004
the dave campbell legacy Dave Campbell
Chinese Prediction
only odd-backed card chosen, comedy bit with Chinese prediction
blank astonishment\ncard named, it is only odd-backed, rest shown blank, partial roughing\ndave campbell\n"kruger's revenge" (peter duffie, hidden agenda)
2004
the dave campbell legacy Dave Campbell
Blank Astonishment
card named, it is only odd-backed, rest shown blank, partial roughing
super optica\nspectator touched card in face-up spread, it is only odd-backed, rest is shown to have change into jokers then, partial rough-smooth\ndave campbell
2004
the dave campbell legacy Dave Campbell
Super Optica
spectator touched card in face-up spread, it is only odd-backed, rest is shown to have change into Jokers then, partial rough-smooth
gaffus maximus\nunknown odd-backed card placed into deck, spectator choses one from the face and it is the odd-backed one, red/blue long-short deck
- ditching the gaff\nsteven youell
2004
weapons of mass destruction Steven Youell
Gaffus Maximus
unknown odd-backed card placed into deck, spectator choses one from the face and it is the odd-backed one, red/blue long-short deck
- Ditching the Gaff
old marlo - new handle\nnamed card has an x on back, see marlo's x-deck (the best in magic, p. 120)\nedward marlo\nallan ackerman\nx-deck\nedward marlo
2005
ackerman 2004 Edward Marlo, Allan Ackerman
Old Marlo - New Handle
named card has an X on back, see Marlo's X-Deck (The Best in Magic, p. 120)
men in black (and red)\ntwo decks separated in red and black, a spectator choses any black card from one deck and any black from the other, they are the only odd-backed card in the deck, two versions, second version makes it a traveling effect form deck to deck\nkarl fulves\nback home\njerry k. hartman
2005
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Men In Black (and red)
two decks separated in red and black, a spectator choses any black card from one deck and any black from the other, they are the only odd-backed card in the deck, two versions, second version makes it a traveling effect form deck to deck
cosmos\nnamed card is found to be the only card with different colored back, deck in plastic bag\nchristoph borer\nplastic thought\nchristoph borer\ncosmos\nchristoph borer\ncosmos\nchristoph borer
2006
compilation Christoph Borer
Cosmos
named card is found to be the only card with different colored back, deck in plastic bag